Sometimes new technologies can seem disappointing but, really, it isn’t the technology that’s disappointing but the people using it.

‘Charger hogs’ are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners

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

Alongside the efficiency benefits of electric cars compared to their gas-powered counterparts, the levels of performance that these new powertrains manage to unlock have taken the automotive industry to all-new heights. While overall top speed isn't always the focus of EVs, the acceleration is where the biggest gains have been made.

Top 10 Mainstream Electric Cars With The Fastest 0-60 MPH Times

Welcome back to EV Myths Discharged, where we're trying to fight the good fight against disinformation. In this case, anti-EV disinformation. We've been drawing mostly from social media for sources of these myths because that's largely where they spread. We started by addressing the notion that you're totally screwed if you own an EV in an emergency. Since then, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas, we saw more evidence that it's EV owners who fare best in emergencies.

Do Electric Vehicles Really Pollute More Than Gas Cars?

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As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be in its recent past.

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

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With changing tastes and most major automakers making the switch over to EVs, these once-popular models are headed to the chopping block.

12 Top Brand Cars And Trucks Being Discontinued In 2025

Parking tickets are the latest vector for scammers to empty out bank accounts from New York to Southern California. Calgary became the latest North American city to address the growing trend of fake tickets on Tuesday. The Canadian city’s parking authority advised drivers to destroy fake tickets that are cropping on windshields and not to attempt to pay those fines.

Bank accounts are being emptied thanks to scammers using fake parking tickets

Chrysler, once a titan of American automotive manufacturing, has fallen on hard times under Stellantis ownership. The brand’s dramatic decline is most evident in its product lineup, now reduced to a solitary model: the Pacifica minivan. This stands in stark contrast to the brand’s former glory days, exemplified by...

Chrysler’s Decline Under Stellantis: From a Dominant American Brand to a Struggling Automaker Facing an Uncertain Future

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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Corolla Cross hybrid 2024 used 4.5 litres of fuel per 100km, 7% more than Toyota advertised, while Audi and Subaru models used less

Toyota hybrid among cars found to guzzle more petrol than advertised, study finds

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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The cheapest SUV available isn't built by Nissan or Kia. The 2024 Hyundai Venue is actually the most affordable SUV. 
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The Cheapest SUV You Can Buy Isn’t From Kia or Nissan

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway halved its stake in Apple in the second quarter, a selloff that could cost the Omaha-based conglomerate more than what Coca-Cola brings in in a year. Suggested Reading. The average price of Apple stock that Berkshire cashed in on in the second quarter was about...

Warren Buffett's Apple stock selloff will cost $15 billion in taxes — more than what Coca-Cola makes in a year

A high rate of reliability is key when buying a new or used car in 2024. Though we have all heard that certain car brands are renowned for reliability and offering you the most stress-free driving experience, some automakers go above and beyond when it comes to the least problems per 100 cars built. Bullet-proof brands such as Honda, Toyota, Mazda, and Chevrolet are all high up as some of the most reliable car brands, but there is one automaker that beats the rest for problem-free driving.

The Car Brand With the Least Problems Per 100 Cars Built

The early 1960s marked a pivotal moment for Chrysler as the automaker transitioned from the audacious, fins-laden designs of the Virgil Exner era to a more restrained aesthetic. This stylistic evolution was a complex process, and its challenges are perhaps best exemplified by the Dodge Lancer. Born out of necessity...

Rediscovering the 1962 Dodge Lancer 770 Station Wagon: A Forgotten Gem from Chrysler’s Transition Era


The NHTSA published a recall involving more than 30,000 2023-2025 Toyota models.
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23 different Toyota models recalled, but this one isn’t Toyota’s fault

Phoenix, AZ

The US Sun

DOZENS of defunct, single-passenger EVs found their final resting place in a junkyard miles outside Phoenix, Arizona. In an Instagram post, a driver said he found the broken-down EVs in a heap with other dead vehicles. Dozens of turned-over ElectraMeccanica Solos were laid to rest in a junkyard, according to a video posted by Instagrammer […]

Stunning images of EV ‘graveyard’ filled with broken down cars that can’t be fixed after vehicles worth $18k quit

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I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

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Hey there, Floridians! If you're a fan of fresh produce and a farmer's market vibe, you might have some mixed feelings about the news from Valrico. The Fresh Market, known for its focus on organic options and quality meats and cheeses, is set to close its doors in the Lithia Crossings shopping center.

Grocery chain known for Organic options and quality meats is set to close its doors in Florida

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Are electric cars and trucks too heavy for America's bridges and roads?

Electric vehicles are heavy — there’s no doubt about that. But will they actually devastate America’s highways and bridges?. “Little things that a lot of people...

Are electric cars and trucks too heavy for America's bridges and roads?

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