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Dodge Is Betting Its European Comeback on a Car Americans Refuse to Buy
2+ hour ago (583+ words) That contrast is the part of this that deserves a closer look. Dodge and Europe have never been an easy fit. The brand pushed an aggressive expansion across the region back in the mid 2000s, and that effort fell apart by…...
The Real Story Behind Lotus's "Mediocre" Comment: How the CEO Just Insulted His Own $2. 3 Million Hypercar
10+ hour, 16+ min ago (387+ words) That is the kind of self-inflicted wound that travels fast, and it did. Lotus does not generate a lot of conversation in the United States, where the roads are full of heavy EVs and oversized SUVs. China is a different story,…...
Furious Rivian Owner Spray-Painted "Junk" Across His Truck and Parked It Outside the Showroom, Then Built a Website to Match
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (688+ words) Most unhappy car owners write a bad review, fire off an angry email, or maybe vent in a forum. Jake Burns went a different direction. He took his Rivian R1 T, spray-painted phrases like "DON'T BUY JUNK" and "RIVIAN IS JUNK…...
Trump Sides With DIY Mechanics After Ford Executive Pushes Repair-Limiting Bill at White House
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (209+ words) Ford confirmed the meeting took place and said the conversation centered on "repairing vehicles," but the automaker declined to elaborate. Trump, on the other hand, had plenty to say, and his takeaway was not flattering to the executives in the…...
Shelby Just Revealed Its First Electric Vehicle " and the Quiet Launch Speaks Volumes
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (418+ words) The Auto Wire - Shelby Just Revealed Its First Electric Vehicle " and the Quiet Launch Speaks Volumes Shelby American has unveiled its first electric vehicle, and the way the company handled the reveal tells you a lot about how it's gauging…...
Hydrogen Outperforms Diesel? Plus Energy Market Chaos, Used Car Prices, and OTA Update Concerns
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (404+ words) The Auto Wire - Hydrogen Outperforms Diesel? Plus Energy Market Chaos, Used Car Prices, and OTA Update Concerns Another busy week in the automotive world, with energy market upheaval, hydrogen fuel cell developments, and a few stories that got buried under…...
Remember When You Could Buy a Running Car for $1, 000? - The Auto Wire
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1194+ words) There was a time in America when being broke did not automatically mean being stranded. If you were a teenager looking for your first car, a college student working part-time, or someone trying to get back on your feet after…...
Ferrari's $700, 000 Leak Threat Worked: Inside The Luce Launch That Left Journalists Stunned - The Auto Wire
1+ week, 4+ day ago (746+ words) The biggest shock came from claims that Ferrari threatened media outlets with staggering financial penalties tied to leaks. According to You Tuber Shmee, whose real name is Tim Burton, embargo agreements connected to the Luce reportedly carried penalties worth "600, 000, or…...
Mercedes-Benz Pulls Plug on California Design Hub as 72 High-Paying Jobs Disappear in Atlanta Consolidation
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (947+ words) Mercedes-Benz is shutting down its Long Beach research and design facility after nearly three decades, wiping out at least 72 high-paying jobs as the automaker shifts operations to Georgia. The move marks another major corporate consolidation inside the automotive industry, and…...
Edmunds Lost Nearly $50, 000 on a Dodge Charger EV in Under a Year and That's a Brutal Warning Sign - The Auto Wire
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (928+ words) The Dodge Charger Daytona EV was supposed to prove that muscle cars could survive the electric era. Instead, one of the industry's most visible long-term test cars just became a rolling example of how fast things can go sideways when…...