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GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra recently teased footage of the first engineering version of the Chevy Silverado EV enduring testing at the American automaker’s proving ground in Michigan. This is an important step for Chevy as it moves closer to start of production for its first all-electric truck. After nearly a year of teasing …
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We have lost a true brother, a true hero, and a true patriot. Tuskegee Airman and lifelong Detroiter Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson has died at the age of 100. Jefferson served as a Tuskegee Airman during World War II. He flew for our nation as part of the 332d Fighter Group of the United States …
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The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling this morning, “sharply curtailed” the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) options to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants – the second-largest source of emissions in the US. Greenhouse gas emissions cause climate change. What the ruling said In 2007, the Supreme Court recognized EPA’s authority to …
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Are you planning to head out on a camping trip this summer? Well, you might already have a portable power station to keep gear running at the campsite, but do you have solar panels? If not (or even if so), then consider picking up the SP003 from ROCKPALS. It’s a portable, 100W solar panel which …
ROCKPALS 100W portable solar panel with 18W USB-C falls to $165, more in New Green Deals Read More »
A Tesla Model S Plaid that has been hacked to remove software limitations has reached a top speed of over 200 mph (and then some) for the very first time, delivering on Tesla’s promise. When Tesla first announced the Model S Plaid, its new top-performance flagship electric vehicle, the automaker promised a top speed of …
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YouTuber Joe Achilles has been putting a lot of content out about his new M3 Competition xDrive and for good reason. Not only is it his newest car but it’s the first-ever all-wheel drive M3, so it’s an interesting car. Plus, it’s a good way to stick it to the purists who don’t think xDrive …
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[embedded content] From the official Press Release: Its progressive, stylish and aerodynamic design also allows for generous interior space. The production version for China is expected to go on sale in the second half of 2023. Volkswagen is also planning to start production of a European series version in Emden in 2023. The concept vehicle …
The 2023 Kia Soul was recently revealed sporting new looks and additional features, albeit at the cost of losing a couple of trims and its turbo engine option. The company has followed up on the reveal with pricing for the new hatchback. It is slightly more expensive than before, but the extra standard safety features …
The Kia Stinger may not be around for much longer but if you’re in the market for a serious sport sedan and can look past the badge, it’s definitely worth a close look at. We just took a spin in the updated 2022 model whose standard inline-4 powertrain has been given a power boost. McLaren …
2022 Kia Stinger, Gordon Murray EVs, Bowler Defender conversion: Today’s Car News Read More »