After she got divorced in 2021, Sora Lee bought a brand new Tesla Model 3 for just over $70,000. But she now wishes she had spent the money differently. "I just really wanted a Tesla because it's something my ex wouldn't let me [have], and I regret buying that full price," the 34-year-old tells CNBC Make It. "Huge mistake."

34-year-old earning $400,000 a year: I regret buying a brand-new Tesla—it was a 'huge mistake'

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most popular and sought-after electric cars currently competing in the new car market. With the recent Highland update and last year's substantial price cut, the model's popularity appears to only be increasing. Unfortunately, from an investment standpoint, you always stand to lose a lot of money when buying any electric car. EVs tend to depreciate a lot faster due to multiple instances. A lack of education and understanding places a big toll on how these cars hold their values so poorly.

Here's How Much The Tesla Model 3 Depreciates After 5 Years

In the past few months, Tesla has massively increased Cybertruck production. According to Elon Musk, Tesla has already reached Cybertruck annual production run rate of 75,000 trucks per year, and the EV maker plans to grow this number to over 125,000 Cybertrucks per year by the end of 2024. While...

Here is the Change I Made to My Cybertruck Order That Made Tesla Move My Delivery Date From September to This Week

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A TESLA driver has detailed her maddening experience after she was locked inside her fully-charged car. Diane, who owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y, said the doors automatically locked behind her after an accessory battery in the EV died. She told Phoenix-based CBS affiliate KPHO about her enraging experience and said she only found a […]

‘No way to open it,’ fumes EV driver locked in car while it was fully charged – ‘reverse logic’ means you get no warning

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Electric vehicle prices are falling fast in the U.S., but the cheapest models remain far more costly than what other countries have on offer. The BYD Seagull sells for about $10,000 in China, the Dacia Spring starts at $20,000 in Europe, the Renault Kwid e-Tech costs $19,000 in Brazil, and the Kia Ray goes for $22,000 in South Korea.

The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

The Cadillac Lyriq is the “standard of the world,” at least the world of Cadillac electric vehicles, until the $300,000-plus hand-built Cadillac Celestiq arrives. For a full driving assessment of the Ultium-powered Lyriq, be sure to read Zac Palmer’s review from April. After a long delay over software issues, production appears to be in full swing, the local dealerships look stocked up, and we’re getting Lyriqs to drive. (Though the delivery of the tester for today’s article was delayed a day while they addressed, yep, a software update.)

14 thoughts about the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, the car that's excited to see you

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Ford is one of the most trusted brands in the automotive industry, offering countless cars, trucks, and SUVs to get you where you need to go. However, out of all those options, one that has withstood the test of time was the Ford Edge. Introduced in 2007, the Ford Edge...

Here's Why Ford Discontinued The Edge

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Electric vehicles have become more interesting to some car buyers and now may have special privileges for Costco members.

Electric Vehicles Aren’t Selling, so General Motors Turns to Costco for Help

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New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

The biggest batteries in electric vehicles are typically lithium-ion packs, crucial for addressing key challenges like range, performance, and charging infrastructure. These large packs extend the driving range, mitigating range anxiety and making EVs more comparable to traditional vehicles. They also enhance performance, delivering ample power for quick acceleration and sustained high speeds, which appeals to both enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.

10 Electric Cars With The Biggest Battery Packs

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

This March, Tesla launched a few new optional configurations for the Cybertruck: a brand-new Tactical Gray interior and all-season tires with core wheel covers. Until now, the only Cybertruck options available have been the Foundation Series Cybertruck AWD and tri-motor Cyberbeast. Besides differences in performance, both Cybertruck options are nearly identical in all aspects.

Tesla Has Produced the First Batch of Tactical Gray Cybertrucks Intended For Customer Deliveries

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

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Toyota and other Japanese automakers are developing new low or no-carbon combustion engines in a warning to pure-play battery EV-makers.

Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda Just Sent a Massive Warning to Tesla, Rivian, and Nio Investors

How well can a car run after 430,000 miles? According to Teslarati, this 2016 Tesla Model S can still travel well. In an AutoTrader (@AutoTrader) segment on YouTube, host Rory Reid took a 2016 Tesla Model S 90D on a range test to see how far the car could drive on a single charge.

Tesla Model S used as airport taxi for nearly a decade racks up 430,000 miles — and it still runs with its original battery pack

There are plenty of Chinese cars that want to challenge Tesla, with more or less suitable qualities, but there is a Chinese electric super saloon that is coming to Europe and that seems to have the right figures to even rival the Model S. It's the Hongqi EH7, the battery-powered...

We take a look at the Hongqi EH7, a Chinese electric super saloon for Europe

Toyota has developed a new thermally efficient internal combustion engine that can run on gasoline, synthetic fuel, biodiesel, and hydrogen. New tech has been developed thanks to the company’s involvement in racing with its hydrogen-powered GR Corolla race car. Toyota says it remains committed to developing ICEs. Toyota has...

Toyota Has Developed A New Combustion Engine That Will Fend Off EVs For Years To Come

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Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

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I Only Have 3 Miles Left on My Tesla, And The Closest Supercharger Is 7 Miles Away, But I’m Not Worried For 2 Reasons

Range anxiety is one of the biggest roadblocks holding people back from transitioning to electric vehicles. What if I run out of electricity and can’t find...

I Only Have 3 Miles Left on My Tesla, And The Closest Supercharger Is 7 Miles Away, But I’m Not Worried For 2 Reasons

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