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Used Tesla For Under $40,000: Should You Buy One?
The future is electric, and one of the most trendy ways to join the high voltage age is in a…
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AkzoNobel to acquire Lankwitzer Lackfabrik’s aluminum wheel liquid coatings business | Automotive World
AkzoNobel is to bolster its performance coatings portfolio after reaching an agreement to acquire the wheel liquid coatings business of…
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HERE Technologies integrates What3Words with Jaguar Land Rover
Multinational group, HERE Technologies, a group dealing with mapping, location data and related automotive services, has announced integration of What3Words…
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Here’s a First Real Look at Ferrari’s Le Mans Hypercar
Ferrari is set to make its return to top-flight endurance racing next year, and today, we’re getting our first look…
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VinFast partners with ProLogium on solid-state EV batteries
Vietnamese automaker VinFast, which expects to launch two electric vehicles in the U.S. market this year, is partnering with Taiwanese…
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New Honda Civic Type R Colors Leaked Ahead Of Imminent Debut
Honda is certainly being dramatic with its new Civic Type R. The next-generation hot hatchback recently made its official debut…
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There’s No Reason to Wait for the 2023 Buick Enclave
The Buick Enclave got a big refresh for 2022, so it’s no surprise that it’s not seeing many upgrades for…
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Still Want A Fisker Ocean? Fisker Now Wants More Money
Good news arrived earlier this month for reservation holders of the Fisker Ocean electric SUV. Early reservation holders would soon…
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Ford Maverick V8 With Lawn Mower Carb Makes Hilariously Low HP On Dyno
Honestly, we don’t know if this is the last installment in the saga of the old Ford Maverick and its…
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California slaps tax on EV battery lithium
California last week approved a plan to tax the electric vehicle battery metal lithium to generate revenue for environmental remediation…
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6 Ford Mustangs Were Stolen Right out of the Factory
The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars in American history. Due to it’s notoriety, many people want…
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Watch: Tesla With Autopilot Steers Into Train’s Path
Tesla continues to beta test its Autopilot system with what it calls “full self-driving capability.” But this driver in Colorado…
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Totaled Van Leads to Thousands of Dollars in Tolls Fines Violations
Follow along as we tell the tale of a man who totaled his minivan, then began receiving toll and traffic…
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Tesla target of new lawsuit that claims racial abuse against Black workers
SAN FRANCISCO — Fifteen Black former or current employees at Tesla Inc. filed a lawsuit against the electric vehicle maker…
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Tested: 2022 Hyundai Kona N vs. Cherohala Skyway
You often have the Cherohala all to yourself. Marc UrbanoCar and Driver From the July/August 2022 issue of Car and…
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New Jersey to Wyoming: Where Pickup Trucks Are the Least to Most Popular
Pickup trucks are insanely popular, and with good reason. They offer a blend of function with rugged versatility and style.…
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Bob Brockman faces February trial in U.S. tax evasion case
Former Reynolds and Reynolds Co. CEO Bob Brockman will stand trial on criminal tax evasion charges in February 2023, a…
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3 Most Common Honda 3.5-Liter V6 Engine Problems
Honda’s 3.5-liter V6 engine, the J35, has been used in Honda models over the last 24 years. The J35’s first…
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Watch Ford Maverick Hybrid Carrying 850 Pounds Climb A Steep Grade Like A Boss
Ford’s new Maverick compact truck made waves in the truck market thanks to its fuel efficiency and relatively low cost.…
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Winnebago Completes 1,380-Mile Road Trip In Its Electric RV Concept
Winnebago proved the capability of the e-RV electric motorhome concept by taking the vehicle on a 1,380-mile (2,221-kilometer) trip from Washington…
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Kia granted injunction to halt sale of Calif. dealership
A federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction in favor of Kia America Inc. and against the would-be…
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Detroit drone company nets $23 million from VC investors
“As we go global, we do have to customize and deploy and localize the systems to languages and the rules…
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Americans Willing to Travel an Average of 469 Miles for a New Car
According to a study performed by a Subaru dealership, Americans say they are willing to travel an average distance of…
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Is Tesla Going Bankrupt? CEO Musk: ‘It’s Losing Billions of Dollars’
In an interview with the Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley club, in May, CEO Elon Musk told them that the…
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Police Recover 13 F-150 Raptors Stolen From Ford Dearborn Plant
It seems Ford was the target of another high-profile vehicle heist. This time around, thieves made off with no less…
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Manchin says union-built EV tax credit bonus is gone
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats have scrapped a $4,500 bonus tax credit for electric vehicles made with domestic union labor that…
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Toyota brings back former executive Julie Hamp as media adviser to President Akio Toyoda
TOKYO — Julie Hamp, the global communications executive who broke the glass ceiling at Toyota Motor Corp. only to be…
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FedEx moves from testing EV delivery trucks to adopting them
FedEx Corp has 150 BrightDrop zero-emissions delivery trucks rolling on Los Angeles streets and highways as it transitions from EV…
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Electrify Expo continues to grow as EVs gain popularity
Electrify Expo, North America’s largest electric vehicle festival, kicked off its 2022 calendar in California this month as EV interest…
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GM lidar supplier Cepton opens Detroit-area office as business expands
General Motors‘ lidar provider Cepton Inc. opened an office in suburban Detroit to serve as its automotive business hub and…
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Power Stroke, vs. Cummins, vs. Duramax: Which Is the Fastest Diesel Truck?
Diesel engines are great for towing, hauling, and generally making more torque than their gas counterparts. Some of the best…
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A Man Was Charged With DUI After Crashing His Motorized Barstool
When you think of drunk driving, you likely envision someone behind the wheel of an automobile involved in a car…
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This Airplane Boneyard Is Where $35 Billion Worth of Military Planes Go to Die
Airplanes are similar to cars in many ways, as both are incredibly complex machines made with many different types of…
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Volvo readies EV tech center in New Jersey for dealership training
Volvo Cars broke ground Friday on a new technical center specifically for electric vehicles at its headquarters in Mahwah, N.J.…
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 To Debut On July 14: Report
The next big thing on the EV scene from Hyundai is called the Ioniq 6. The zero-emissions sedan was teased…
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Chevy Trail Boss vs Ram Rebel: Which Is the Better $50,000 Truck?
<p>Off-road <a href="https://www.motorbiscuit.com/trucks-suvs/trucks/">trucks</a> are hot, and we’re in somewhat of a golden age with the Ram TRX, Chevy Silverado ZR2,…
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GM to invest $81 million to build Cadillac Celestiq EV at Global Technical Center
DETROIT— General Motors plans to invest more than $81 million to build the Celestiq, Cadillac’s flagship electric vehicle, at the…
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You Can’t Buy Out Your Ford EV Lease
If you’re interested in leasing or are currently leasing a Ford EV, you may not be able to buy it…
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2023 Subaru Ascent: Release Date, Price, and Specs — a Bold New Design
With its smooth ride, standard all-wheel drive system, and versatility, the Subaru Ascent is a solid choice for the three-row…
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Stellantis lays off stamping workers indefinitely – report
Stellantis said it would begin an indefinite layoff starting next week at its Sterling Heights stamping plant in Michigan. The…
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Rare car colors retain more value, study says
Joe Brenner, general manager at Porsche Colorado Springs in Colorado, said he believes people are beginning to stray from Porsche’s…
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The 2023 Ford Ranger Is Gaining the Pro Power Onboard Generator
We’re excited to share that the new Ford Ranger is getting a lot from its bigger brother. Like the Ford…
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Shelby GT500 From ‘Need for Speed’: Movie Car Monday
Need for Speed may not be going up for any academy awards, but it certainly fulfills its promise to be…
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LMP Automotive sues over held deposits in terminated acquisitions
LMP Automotive Holdings Inc. has sued two dealership owners, seeking a combined $3 million in deposits the auto retailer made…
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Michigan battery startup ONE aims for 600 miles of range on BMW prototype
Michigan battery startup Our Next Energy is moving beyond what founder Mujeeb Ijaz calls “a scientific curiosity.” The company, which…
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Electric Last Mile’s failure is reality check for EV startups, experts say
As Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. prepares to liquidate under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the company’s rollercoaster ride is a sobering…
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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Teased Ahead Of July 18 Debut
Chevrolet announced the Blazer EV in January, teased it in March, and today provided our first full look at the…
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Fixed ops director injects some pep in old dealership’s step
Butler says his makeover formula centers on three basic actions: Assess the situation, prioritize what needs to be done and…
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Jim Farley Worries About the Ford Explorer EV Upsetting Fans
There is a fair warning about the upcoming Ford Explorer EV that’s straight from the top. Ford CEO Jim Farley…
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Beats the 2023 Honda HR-V
Two of the most popular choices for the subcompact SUV segment are the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Honda HR-V.…
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