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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Sooner or later, it seems that every automaker eventually leaks a critical detail about an upcoming car by prematurely posting something to its own website. Apparently, Slate decided to get things out of the way early (like, before-producing-a-single-car-early), and spectacularly, by leaking the starting price of their bare bones electric pickup: $24,950 This was spotted by a reader of The Autopian, and apparently it wasn’t buried all that deep. It seems somebody forgot to double-check the metadata…
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Ford’s $30K electric truck is on track. Recent spy shots and a new official microsite confirm its debut in 2027. Innovative Universal EV Platform. Supports multiple vehicle body styles with efficient production techniques. Impressive specs. Comparable interior to a Toyota RAV4 and 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Design and development updates. Near-final-looking prototype showcases low-drag profile. ✦ AI assisted, editor reviewed Spy shots of Ford’s upcoming $30,000 electric pickup emerged online last week, reaffirming that the vehicle…
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. There’s been a lot of talk about EV battery recycling, and even some big contracts between automakers and recyclers. That’s definitely a good thing, because recycling means less mining of new raw materials for batteries, helping to further lower EVs’ environmental impact. But being a nice idea isn’t enough to ensure that battery recycling takes off. That’s where a new Colorado law comes in. Signed into law by Governor Jared Polis last week, the Promoting Responsible End-of-Life…
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Ford’s stance on Right to Repair raises concerns. CEO Jim Farley suggests repairs should be done at a ‘reasonable cost’ but discourages DIY repairs due to complexity. Potential impact on independent mechanics. Restricting repairs to dealerships could eliminate independent options, raising service costs. Legislation may be necessary. Without legal protection, consumers could face limited repair choices and higher expenses. Farley’s comments spark debate. His remarks suggest Ford’s preference to control repair processes, raising questions about consumer rights.…