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9 Critical Rules to Know Before Hiring a Mobile Mechanic

Mobile mechanics bring the repair shop to your driveway, but convenience comes with hidden risks. From strict HOA parking bans to $150 cancellation fees and weather delays, here is what you must know before booking a gig-economy auto technician....

Aug 11, 2026 40

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GM Energy Pass Eliminates EV Charging App Clutter With Unified Network

GM is finally fixing the fragmented EV charging experience. The new Energy Pass consolidates 70% of US fast chargers into one app, offering a 10% IONNA discount and seamless Plug and Charge capabilities....

Aug 11, 2026 40

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Acura Teases Striking New Concept Car Ahead of Monterey Car Week Reveal

Acura is teasing a sharp new design language at Monterey Car Week, but the real story is not just the concept car. The arrow-like LED taillights signal a major aesthetic shift that will directly shape the upcoming hybrid RDX SUV....

Aug 07, 2026 22

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Lucid Delays Sub-$50,000 Mid-Size EV to Late 2027 Amid $1.4 Billion Restructuring

Lucid is pushing its highly anticipated sub-$50,000 EV to late 2027, prioritizing quality over rapid expansion. With a $1.4 billion cost-cutting plan and a heavy pivot toward robotaxis, the EV maker is buying time to fix its cash burn....

Aug 07, 2026 29

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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shatters Nürburgring Record for Four-Door Sedans

7:32.070 lap time, 680 horsepower from three axial-flux motors, and a 2.7-second sprint to 62 mph - Mercedes proves electric sedans can dominate the track....

Aug 04, 2026 14

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Fortescue CEO Test Drives 150-Ton Electric Haul Truck as Mining Goes Green

Fortescue's CEO just test-drove a 150-ton electric haul truck, highlighting a massive shift in mining. With a single diesel truck burning $850,000 in fuel annually, the switch to 6 MW-charging electric behemoths is about raw economics, not just emissions....

Aug 04, 2026 25

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Every New 2026 Electric Vehicle: The Ultimate Buyer's Guide

From the $14,985 Fiat Topolino to the $340,000 Cadillac Celestiq, the 2026 EV market offers unprecedented variety. Discover every new electric car, truck, and SUV available this year....

Aug 04, 2026 56

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BYD Ti 7 Undercuts Land Rover Defender With £47,995 Price Tag in the UK

The new 7-seat PHEV packs a 35.6 kWh battery, a built-in refrigerator, and 402 hp. At £47,995, it is nearly £24,000 cheaper than the Defender 110 with more than double the electric range....

Aug 01, 2026 26

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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Review: The 483-HP Sedan That Kills the EQ Brand

Mercedes abandons its polarizing EQ design for a dedicated 800-volt architecture. With 483 horsepower, a 400-mile estimated range, and a native NACS port, the new C-Class EV is a direct threat to the Tesla Model 3....

Aug 01, 2026 29

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The Next Generation of EVs: From $30K Ford Trucks to a $640K Ferrari

The EV market is splitting in two. While Ford targets a $30,000 LFP-powered compact truck, Ferrari and BMW are engineering 1,000-horsepower hyper-EVs that simulate V8 engine noises and gearshifts....

Aug 01, 2026 44

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Audi Finally Enters the Full-Size Arena with the 2027 Q9 and 591-HP SQ9

Audi's 2027 Q9 packs a 123.5-inch wheelbase and ground-projecting turn signals. The 591-hp SQ9 hits 60 mph in 3.8s. The latecomer finally challenges the X7....

Jul 29, 2026 31

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Stop Fighting Google Maps: 5 Hidden Settings You Must Change Before Your Next Drive

Avoid rental car toll fees, catch sudden school zone speed drops, and stop background tracking. A 60-second Google Maps settings tweak changes every drive....

Jul 29, 2026 25

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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Hands-On: Brilliant Electric Luxury Sabotaged by an Annoying AI

The new electric C-Class delivers 483 horsepower, a 22-minute fast charge, and the triumphant return of physical buttons. But its overly sensitive generative AI assistant might drive you crazy....

Jul 29, 2026 23

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Why Car Repair Costs Are Skyrocketing in 2026: The Tech Tax on Older Vehicles

ADAS repairs now account for over a third of post-crash bills, windshield replacements require complex camera recalibration, and CPI data shows a 5% YoY spike. The era of the cheap, reliable 'beater' car is effectively over....

Jul 26, 2026 20

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Fortescue CEO Test Drives 150-Ton Electric Haul Truck in Push for Zero-Emission Mining

Fortescue's new 230-ton electric haul trucks feature lightning-fast 6 MW charging, while a single 150-ton diesel truck burns $850,000 in fuel annually. Heavy industry decarbonization is now driven purely by massive cost savings....

Jul 26, 2026 31

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Volvo EX50 Trademark Hints at a New $50,000 Electric Sedan

Volvo has filed a trademark for the EX50, signaling a new electric sedan or wagon. Expected to start around $50,000 and utilize the 800-volt SPA3 platform, it could hit US showrooms by 2028....

Jul 26, 2026 22

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Hyundai's New Patent Reveals a Rugged Electric SUV to Rival the Ford Bronco

A newly surfaced patent reveals a closed-grille, body-on-frame SUV based on the aggressive Boulder Concept. With 36 new vehicles planned by 2030, Hyundai's multi-powertrain strategy is taking direct aim at legacy off-roaders....

Jul 23, 2026 21

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The Hidden Rules of Overnight Car Test Drives: Mileage Caps and $500 Deposits

Dealerships are offering 96-hour test drives, but they come with hidden traps. Land Rover limits you to just 50 miles, while Tesla caps speeds at 85 mph. These extended trials are powerful psychological sales tools....

Jul 22, 2026 30

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Toyota and Uber Forge European Alliance to Electrify Ride-Hailing Fleets

Toyota and Uber are rolling out a massive fleet partnership across 10 European countries. By integrating used vehicle leasing through KINTO Europe, the deal ensures lower-income drivers aren't priced out of the EV transition....

Jul 22, 2026 27

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The 1993 Luxury Sedan Showdown: When V8 Engines Ruled the World

A retrospective look at the ultimate 1993 luxury sedan battle. See how the BMW 740i's new V8 dethroned the Lexus LS400, and why Cadillac's 295-hp Northstar was the wildest wildcard of the era....

Jul 19, 2026 23

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Why Indonesia's EV Factory Boom Isn't a True Automotive Industry Yet

Chinese carmakers hold over 20% of overseas capacity in Indonesia, but IEA data shows factory utilization sits below 15%. Assembling imported kits is masking a lack of true technological integration....

Jul 19, 2026 23