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Forget Lithium: This 400-Ton Concrete Sphere Sinking Off Long Beach Could Change How America Charges Its EVs
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@coneshot ROOKIE · 4 hours
Best case, it does what it says. Worst case, it becomes a large artificial reef. As long as they don't place it in an ecologically sensitive…
The Government Could Be About to Let Chinese EVs Into America — and Automakers Are Already Panicking
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@fixwarpfx ROOKIE · 1 day
If the data was safe; car companies wouldn't be sharing data with insurance, the feds, ICE, CBP, and add regulations to prevent drivers from…
fixwarpfx ROOKIE · 1 day
If the data were truly secure, car companies wouldn’t be sharing it with insurers, federal agencies, ICE, or CBP, nor using it to enforce dr…
Tesla Just Started Selling a $31,000 Model 3 — and Americans Aren’t Allowed to Buy One
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@heywoodjablome ROOKIE · 4 days
If you're not part of the Lgbtblah blah clan, why TF would you want an electric vehicle? And why should the taxpayer be paying for your 7.5k…
The Cheapest New EV in America Just Returned for 2027 — and GM Is Only Making It for 18 Months
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@richardstolte ROOKIE · 4 days
Why is GM so dumb? If you have a popular car, that sells well, why stop at 18 months. I can see bringing new tech out as it matures, but I t…
Some Tesla Fans Paid $160,000 for a Special Edition. The ‘Exclusive’ Delivery Event Just Got Canceled
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@samuelcavazos ROOKIE · 4 days
There is a legend that has been passed around for ages in the underground. It says:
"Punch the world's richest man in the face and his weal…
@darylfortney ROOKIE · 4 days
wish they would have offered one to me and i'm not really even a fanboy, just want their best version of the S before it's unavailable. it'…
This Guy Drove His Leased Toyota Camry 5,400 Miles in the First Month. By Year Three It Had 223,036
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@michaelgilbert ROOKIE · 6 days
The missing angle here is that you can deduct a leased vehicle as a business expense. If this person used it for Uber, did they come out ahe…
As Tesla Passes Another One Of Its FSD Goalposts Without Autonomous Driving, It Has Become Clear It’s Likely Never Happening (And That Was Always the Plan)
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@someuser ROOKIE · 1 week
Shouldn't you first be screaming at countries for not allowing FSD cars? If Tesla gave a free upgrade tomorrow for every car to get 10,000 s…
@alanwells ROOKIE · 1 week
I think the past is that humans are wetware, and just a particular form of software, if you can do it in wetware, you should be able to do i…
Ford Just Confirmed What Its $30,000 Electric Pickup Will Look Like — and Americans Should Be Relieved
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@johnelbersii ROOKIE · 1 week
30k to start and soon to be 45k with dealer markup
Most Honda CR-V Owners Never Knew Their Car Had This Hidden Feature — Now Honda Wants $425 for It
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@kenmeek ROOKIE · 2 weeks
Story on CR - V feature, and no pictures of that feature.
@xyywhyxx ROOKIE · 2 weeks
Where are the pictures, change your prompts of your Ai writers
Cars May Be Required to Have a ‘Kill Switch’ By 2027 to Stop Drunk Driving — But the NHTSA Just Admitted the Tech Isn’t Ready
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@tobyfalcon ROOKIE · 2 weeks
Only people who have something to hide are choosing privacy over preventing drunk driving
@johnsmith ROOKIE · 1 week
Why don't you post your name, full address, and social security number here? You got something to hide?
Review: The 715 HP Purosangue is as “Ferrari” as an SUV Can Be
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@chrismckown ROOKIE · 2 weeks
With 16.7 liters, you should be able to fit about 10 PACKS of hotdogs. Liters and cubic feet are different, mmmkay?
@davemcquilling LEGEND · 1 week
Hah, fixed and updated.
Not sure where you're getting a 1.6 liter pack of hotdogs though. Costco?
EV Brands are Fighting to Sell Directly to U.S. Consumers — Dealerships are Only Worried About One Brand: Scout
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mb ROOKIE · 3 weeks
The average US Consumer would rather have a root canal done sans Lidocaine, then enter a showroom and deal with the litany of Car sales staf…
I Got Inside BMW’s New 7-Series in New York — One Detail Tells You Where the Brand Is Really Headed
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@oldwortex ROOKIE · 3 weeks
copy of a 6 years old Hongqi H9 which is 1/3rd of the BMW price.
“Unfortunately, HW3…”: Elon Musk Finally Says the Uncomfortable Truth About Full Self-Driving
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@curthess ROOKIE · 3 weeks
LOL and almost FOMCL...poor little Elonia whining about the cost of delivering something he promised when he's worth 10,000x the cost of mak…
@franzliszt ROOKIE · 3 weeks
Give Elon a big break. My model Y is a really good car and drives itself pretty good. The improvement in the Juniper model I find really goo…
General Motors Is Pulling the Plug on Its Flagship EV Factory in Detroit. These Five Vehicles Just Got Quietly Shelved
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@mikemarquardt ROOKIE · 3 weeks
If they would stop trying to build the biggest most expensive ev they can it might sell. Ev hummer and Escalades are ridiculous. Why Botha…
The Rest of the World Found a Way to Deal With Rising Gas Prices. The U.S. Blocked It
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jaycee ROOKIE · 3 weeks
Hello..! Have any of you heard of Tesla..The World leader in sales of EV's in Q1 2026 as well as the most American made car by content of an…
Someone Dug Up a Deleted Tesla Blog Post About Self-Driving. Its Fans Read It — And Their Reaction Says Everything
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homer10 ROOKIE · 4 weeks
When the Sun is low on the horizon, the TV cameras on a Tesla are blind. The average human eye has 10,000,000 times the dynamic range of eve…
@troycollinswort ROOKIE · 4 weeks
Over 40+ years of software development, it's rare for any project to be on time. It is unsupervised in Austin, TX. FSD has driven me 7 hours…
@00 ROOKIE · 3 weeks
This is the most MuskyStan answer you could possibly grok into existence.
Austin, Texas caveat: unsupervised fsd is available for two mil…
Two Breakthroughs Could Give EVs 1,000 Miles of Range and Free Charging Within Five Years. There’s a Catch With Both
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@robertpoor ROOKIE · 4 weeks
Three barely related points:
1. Halving the weight of an EV's battery doesn't increase range that much -- on a level highway, you get abou…
Review: Lucid’s 828 HP SUV is Exceptional, Even When It’s Stuck in Traffic
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@benjaminpilking ROOKIE · 4 weeks
Falsely reporting a range of 450 miles per charge when one can only rely on 250 miles is not a "tiny fault," especially at a price that woul…
@davemcquilling LEGEND · 4 weeks
Please charge a Bolt to 80% and blast it down a highway at a constant 70 mph. Let me know how far you've gone when the battery gets to 10%, …
@benjaminpilking ROOKIE · 4 weeks
In 2017 I bought a Bolt when Chevy claimed its highway range was 217, and I drove it 5 days a week up and down the I-15 for five straight ye…
For Under $40,000, This Car Has More Horsepower Than a Miata, a Dual-Clutch or Manual, and Room for Your Groceries
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@martinchienhuyn ROOKIE · 4 weeks
Without adaptive cruise control it's a terrible long distance, road trip car.
I Drove a Cadillac for 130 Miles Without Touching the Wheel, the Pedals, or Even the Turn Signal. It Did Something No Other Car I’ve Tested Can DoComment on the article →
@jaycee ROOKIE · 4 weeks
This is a completely nonsensical and deliberately misinformed, clickbait article overly praising GM's Super Cruise.
Tesla is the ONLY manuf…
@davemcquilling LEGEND · 4 weeks
No, it definitely did what I said it did. I know, I was there.
@davemcquilling LEGEND · 4 weeks
Also, talking about nonsensical... "without any driver intervention required, other than to keep your eyes on the road."
Why are you keep…
EV Charging Used to Be Free. Then It Was Cheaper Than Gas. Now Some Fast Chargers Cost More Per Mile Than a Gas Pump
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@af ROOKIE · 4 weeks
This is dumb. The majority of EV owners charge at home.
A Study Says Americans Hate Robotaxis More Than Ever. I’ve Ridden in One — And the Problem Isn’t What You ThinkComment on the article →
@homer10 ROOKIE · 4 weeks
There's something they won't tell you. The average Human eye has 1 millon times the dynamic range of even the finest broadcast TV cameras. S…
Tesla Will Fine You $50,000 for Reselling Its Latest $160,000 EV. That Might Not Be the Biggest Problem With It
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@mleightle ROOKIE · 4 weeks
This is why we should never have put on the 100% tariffs against Chinese EV imports several years ago...maybe Tesla would lose even more mar…
The Prius is selling so poorly, it could leave the United States market — and Toyota doesn’t really mind
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@tritran ROOKIE · 4 weeks
Do you know anything about prius or you just that stupid?
Forget 0-60 times, top speed, and horsepower. The thing that decides whether you’ll love your next car has nothing to do with how it drives
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@@gilmikalian ROOKIE · 1 month
This is a flawed premise that equates hp/0-60/bench racing with driving enjoyment. I venture to say that a great many enthusiasts place a gr…
Ford Did It. Kia Is Doing It. Scout and Slate Are Doing It. Now Volkswagen Wants In Too — And the Timing Couldn’t Be Worse
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@@heywoodjablome ROOKIE · 1 month
Garbage. "Everyone" wanted an electric vehicle? What liberal spew....try some objectivity for once, will ya?
@charleswpickels ROOKIE · 1 month
They Better Watch Out, Any EV, EV Hybrid Is DOA. NO ONE ASKED FOR IT. GOVERNMENT RAMMED IT DOWN PEOPLES THROATS. GET IT.
If you don't pay…
@davidlanham ROOKIE · 2 weeks
I believe the VW ute will be another choice for people that are already solid VW buyers. As far as EV goes, they are looking like a wise cho…
I’ve driven Tesla, Rivian, and almost every other top-selling EV in America. Americans are buying the wrong ones
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@@briangrossman ROOKIE · 1 month
What is the price of the “Affordable “ Lucid? And what if they go out of business?
I have spotted several in Ca, and they are gorgeous.
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@@brianrickling ROOKIE · 1 month
Not sure what is wrong with Rivians, they seem to work very well. Like all new companies, there were some glitches early on but not so much…
@@davemcquilling LEGEND · 1 month
Currently the entry-level Air is around $70k, though Lucid has more discounts than Dominos these days and you can snag one in the $60-65k ra…
Tesla just started remotely disabling one of its most expensive features on thousands of cars worldwide, and there are no refunds
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@@farmerotto ROOKIE · 1 month
We have a Tesla solar system, they disabled the system last year because of a overheating issue. I 100% agree that they did the correct thin…
@@dustincrowder ROOKIE · 1 month
Olivia Richman, clickbait much? Tesla is disabling the feature, because there jailbreaking the car. Big difference, I own one and use FSD al…
“It’s an opportunity, not a risk”: Kia just confirmed its electric pickup for America… but there’s one detail that changes everything
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@@williamross ROOKIE · 1 month
Gas being 4.15 a gallon might change America's perception of electric vehicles
This luxury brand just had one of its worst quarters in years… and its fans are starting to ask an uncomfortable question
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@@charleswpickels ROOKIE · 1 month
Drop all EV, EV Hybrid, Stop Stupid DEI, Woke Crap. And make Sports Cars That The Customer Wants and Will Buy. This Political Game Will Kill…
@@jaybehrins ROOKIE · 1 month
I’ve owned two Porsches. They were great cars, and I’d buy another but the prices have gotten silly and the interiors are just dull and not …
A new bill in this state could ban classic cars from the road most days of the week — the governor drives a 47-year-old collector
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@@troyharrison ROOKIE · 1 month
That's MN we left 16 months ago much more freedom here,tx
Canada will have it, Europe already does, Americans can only watch — and this 912-horsepower Chinese EV charges almost as fast as filling a gas tank
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@@saintchuck ROOKIE · 1 month
What have ICE vehicles been doing for decades?
@@oliviarichman ROOKIE · 1 month
yeah but at least they are fun while doing it lol
@@ironpylon ROOKIE · 1 month
Bro salty AF
Trump wants to let Chinese automakers into America — but Congress has something to say about it
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@@jmenear ROOKIE · 1 month
Yes. A 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 bus. Never had a problem with it.
He bought a new Chevy Silverado Duramax for $60,000. Two years later, it’s still at the dealer waiting for one partComment on the article →
@@jmenear ROOKIE · 1 month
No matter how you baby your car, someone is going to run into it and then take off.
Tesla Model Y vs Rivian R2: price, range, performance, and what to expect from Rivian’s upcoming SUV
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@@thedukeofalinor ROOKIE · 1 month
Full Self Driving would actually work. I was told it was in beta.
I was hopeful in 2017, but never believed the car could go from driveway …
Is $50k the new $35k? When did "affordable" cars get this expensive?
Tried to buy a Camry last week. A well-equipped XSE is $38k. A base Highlander is $42k. The average new car transaction price is now over $48k. I remember when you could get a loaded midsize sedan for under $30k. What happened? Is it just corporate greed or are cars genuinely that much better?
Real talk: is EV range anxiety still a thing in 2026?
My wife wants to go full EV for our next car. I'm hesitant. We do a 400-mile drive to visit family 3-4 times a year. I know the charging network has improved but I keep hearing horror stories about broken chargers and 45-minute waits. For those who've owned an EV for 2+ years and do regular road trips: is range anxiety real or just fear of the unknown?
Is a used 2024 Model Y still worth it or should I wait for the refresh?
Seeing 2024 Model Y Long Range for around $35k with 20k miles. Tempted but I've heard the 2026 refresh has new battery tech and updated interior. Anyone who owns a 2024 — any regrets? How's the battery degradation after 2 years? And is the FSD subscription actually worth the $200/month?
Maverick Hybrid: the truck that makes zero sense on paper but is perfect in real life
42 MPG city. Fits in any parking spot. Hauls my kayak, tools, and the weekly Costco run. Under $30k. I genuinely don't understand why every single one of these isn't sold out. It's not fast, the bed is small, and the interior is basic. But as a daily driver that occasionally needs to haul stuff? Nothing comes close.
3 years with the RAV4 Hybrid: here's everything that went wrong (and right)
Just hit 45,000 miles on my 2023 RAV4 Hybrid. The good: 39 MPG consistently, zero major issues, resale value is insane. The bad: the infotainment is painfully slow, wind noise at highway speeds is noticeable, and the cargo area is smaller than you'd think. Paint quality is average at best — already have a few chips on the hood. Would I buy it again? Absolutely. Best all-around family vehicle for t...
Silverado vs F-150 for towing a 7,000 lb travel trailer?
Looking at either the 2026 Silverado 1500 LT with the 6.2L V8 or the F-150 XLT with the 3.5L EcoBoost for towing our new travel trailer (7,200 lbs loaded). Both seem capable on paper but I want real owner experiences. How's the stability? Fuel economy while towing? Any issues with transmission temps on long grades?
One year with the EV6 GT-Line: my honest long-term review
It's been exactly one year and 16,000 miles with my EV6 GT-Line AWD. The charging speed is genuinely mind-blowing — 10% to 80% in 18 minutes at an EA station. Range in winter drops to about 210 miles (from rated 310) which is significant. Overall: 8/10, would buy again but would get the RWD for better range.
Transmission shudder at 12k miles — dealer says it's "normal"
2025 Bronco Badlands, 2.7L V6. Getting a noticeable shudder between 2nd and 3rd gear when cold. Happens every single morning for the first 5 minutes. Dealer ran diagnostics, said everything is within spec and it's "normal for this transmission." Three other Bronco owners at my trail club have the same issue. This can't be normal, right?
Is the 330i still the benchmark sport sedan or has everyone else caught up?
Cross-shopping the 330i, Integra Type S, and Genesis G70 3.3T. The BMW is the most expensive by $8-10k. Is the driving experience really that much better or am I just paying for the badge? I test drove all three and the Genesis surprised me the most.
Honda CR-V Hybrid: the boring car that does everything right
I've owned exciting cars — an S2000, a WRX, a GTI. But now with two kids, I needed something practical. The 2025 CR-V Hybrid is the most appliance-like car I've ever owned and I mean that as a compliment. 40 MPG in mixed driving. Tons of space. Honda Sensing is excellent. The only complaint: the CVT makes the engine drone under hard acceleration.
Oil consumption issue on 2024 Outback — 1 quart every 2,000 miles
2024 Outback Premium with the 2.5L boxer engine, 22,000 miles. I'm adding a quart of oil every 2,000 miles. Dealer did an oil consumption test and said it's "within Subaru's acceptable range." A quart every 2,000 miles is acceptable? My 2018 Camry with 120k miles doesn't burn a drop.
Tucson Hybrid: the value king nobody talks about
Picked up a 2025 Tucson Hybrid SEL for $34,500 out the door. Getting 38 MPG combined. The interior punches way above its weight — heated seats, wireless CarPlay, digital dash, all standard. Drove a RAV4 and CR-V back to back and the Tucson felt the most premium of the three.