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Over the past couple of years, electric vehicles (EVs) have been steadily gaining more popularity in the States. A study from U.S. magazine Consumer Reports showed that EVs accounted for 16.3% of all lightweight vehicle sales in 2023. With the rise in popularity, it feels as if every manufacturer has welcomed electric-powered engines and ramped up the development of their own EV lineups. Everyone it seems except Toyota.

Yes, Toyota Does Have A Fully Electric Car On The Market (And Here's What It Costs)

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Tesla owners are jumping ship. Over half of trade-ins are for gas cars or electric vehicles from other brands. 
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Over Half of Tesla Owners Are Trading Their EVs in for Gas Cars

Norway, called “The EV capital of the world”, is inching closer to its goal of completely phasing out gasoline-powered cars by 2025. Data regarding the total passenger vehicle registrations in the country for July 2024 has surfaced online, revealing that non-plug-ins only made up about 5.7% of the total sales.

Buyers in the EV capital of the world abandon gas-powered cars as sales dwindle to record low

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EV charging infrastructure is already a problem, but a new solution might fix the current situation.

EV charging company is giving 'Charger Hogs' a rude awakening

While rental giant Hertz is still reeling from its bad investment in 100,000 Tesla rentals at the peak of their pricing, Uber has now partnered with BYD for the same amount of electric cars. Tesla's biggest competitor BYD will provide 100,000 EVs to the global Uber fleet at "best-in-class pricing...

Uber orders 100,000 BYD electric cars as Hertz is selling more Teslas on the cheap

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ll be aware that multi-million-dollar cars require eye-watering amounts of money just for simple maintenance and servicing, especially if it’s a Bugatti. Over the years, we’ve had many Bugatti owners tell us how insanely expensive it is to own a hypercar. While a 27-year-old recently claimed that his $4 million Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Carbon goes a mere 62 miles on a full tank of fuel, renowned entrepreneur and influencer Manny Khoshbin has given a detailed account of the ownership cost of his Veyron in the past. He claimed that all fluids have to be changed each year, and that costs a whopping $25,000.

The owner of a $1.7 million Bugatti Veyron was shocked when the official service center quoted him $12,000 to replace a faulty door mirror switch. The clever owner took it to a supercar specialist who swapped it with an identical part from a Volkswagen van, which cost just $1.

The hybrid SUV and crossover market is rapidly becoming a competitive and popular market in the U.S. for a number of reasons. New car buyers are desperately trying to cut their monthly gasoline bills down, even if that means spending more on an efficient car option. The new generation of hybrid technology also makes cars more efficient than ever while still producing impressive performance outputs. Manufacturers from all corners of the globe are so invested in hybridization, that they're now reeling back their full electrification transition strategies.

The Japanese Hybrid SUV That Outsells Every Other Hybrid Vehicle

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

GM's LS line of V8 engines have been around since the 50s, and powered all sorts of vehicles. Here's every truck the company has made with one under the hood.

Every Truck Powered By A General Motors LS V8 Engine

The first Jaguars were produced in 1935 in England and, since then, the auto brand has made a name for itself among luxury buyers. Between designing the industry’s first disc brakes to producing the world’s fastest production car, Jaguar has had a busy century, so maybe now is a good time to take a few months off.

Jaguar to Take a Year Off from Selling Vehicles

In today's world, where gas prices seem to fluctuate wilder than a teenager's mood swings, fuel efficiency is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity. But, let's face it - some "eco-friendly" options come with a hefty price tag that can leave your wallet feeling lighter than a feather.

The Most Affordable Toyota Hybrid

Rejoice, all die-hard automotive enthusiasts! Defying the ever-tightening emission standards and the inevitability of electrification, a brand-new V12 hypercar has arrived in the automotive world, which has been designed from the ground up for purists. Behold the Nilu, the first product of an all-new automaker named Nilu27. The company is the brainchild of automotive designer Sasha Selipanov, known for his work on the Bugatti Chiron, the Koenigsegg CC850, and the Lamborghini Huracán.

There’s a new 1070hp hypercar on the block that laughs at the face of electrification with its celebrated combination of a natural aspirated V12 and a manual transmission

Cadillac has unveiled the Sollei concept, an ultra-luxury four-seat convertible. The car is based on the Celestiq and “pushes the boundaries of future bespoke commissions.”. The attention to detail is impressive and the woodwork is a sight to behold. The Cadillac Celestiq marked the brand’s return to the ultra-luxury...

Cadillac Sollei Concept Is The Four-Seat Ultra-Luxury Convertible Of Our Dreams

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Throughout the first quarter of the 21st century thus far, the automotive landscape has become almost incomparable to that which came before it. Vehicles have changed to a point where they're almost unrecognizable from a mechanical standpoint, thanks to advancements such as electric turbochargers, hybrids, and electric vehicles. EVs specifically are playing a major role in the changing of the guard here, as they look to be the green future that the automotive industry is headed towards. However, this also suggests that the internal combustion engine will soon meet its definitive end.

There's Only One Naturally Aspirated V8 Sedan Left In America

Nissan and Mitsubishi aren't in the best shape. Both brands have been struggling to gain or regain market share in the U.S. for some time, and the alliance they're part of has been marked with years of chaos, infighting and uncertainty over the future. But as the industry marches forward...

Why Nissan, Honda And Mitsubishi Had To Team Up

One of the main sticking points to the wider adoption of electric vehicles in the United States and beyond is the high cost of a new EV. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price of a new combustion car in the U.S. in June was $48,644, while new EVs had an average MSRP of $56,371.

EVs May Get Cheaper Than Gas Cars As Early As Next Year. Here’s Why

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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In the world of electric vehicles, Tesla might be the giant, but it’s not the only player in town. Names like Rivian want to chase down Tesla’s dominance in the EV space. As one of the biggest brands in the electric world, Rivian’s announcement about five new vehicles is giving current customers and those looking […]
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Rivian’s 5 Brand New Vehicles

Thanks to Rivian’s software expertise, the long-awaited electric VW Golf could hit the market sooner than expected. Volkswagen is reportedly considering pulling forward the Golf EV launch despite delaying its Tesla-rivaling Trinity EV again. More Volkswagen EV delays. Once considered Volkswagen’s savior, the Trinity EV was expected to help...

Volkswagen’s electric Golf may come sooner than expected with help from Rivian

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Volkswagen May Push Back Flagship Next-Gen 'Trinity' EV To Make Room For Golf EV

Car manufacturers have been a bit overly optimistic about the pace of EV adoption. This has led to a sliding scale of sales expectations so that...

Volkswagen May Push Back Flagship Next-Gen 'Trinity' EV To Make Room For Golf EV

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