With more than 100 accessories to add on for an extra cost, everything from cup holders to a center console to a single roof crossbar to power windows. This EV gives consumers a blank pallet to create and give their Slate it's own personality that fits their lifestyle.

Over the years, pickup trucks have grown to such a huge size and with a hefty price tag that it seems less practical for most. Slate looks to change that with this compact truck, and the reasonable price tag should attract the budget conscious buyers. With highly customizable options & features.

The Jeff Bezos backed start up has unveiled it's bare bones fully customizable EV truck that is sure to shake up the industry a bit. The Slate EV Pickup gets an estimated 150 mi of range from a 52.7 kWh battery pack with an optional larger 84.3kWh battery that gives it an estimated 240 mi of range.

With falling sales, a weaker EV market, & Musk’s distractions (DOGE, X, & AI), Tesla seems to face a tough road ahead. Will price cuts & a new model save them from this slump, or is Tesla peaking? 2025 will be make or break!

#Tesla #EVMarket #MuskEffect #TeslaTrouble #TeslaFuture #EVReckoning

Musk’s political takes have turned off a chunk of Tesla’s core buyers, with a lot of them in disagreement with Musk's current position. Many eco-conscious, progressive EV fans are jumping ship to brands like Rivian, Cadillac, & Hyundai for their range of EV options.

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Personally, as long as they keep the old formula of the previous gens with new refinements and safety features, while keeping it at an affordable price they may have a winning model. The biggest contributor that would make or break it; is if it will be RWD with a manual transmission option. #s15

It is said that Ivan wants to bring back the Silvia/ S-X back as an affordable entry level sports car with enthusiasts in mind. This is big news, seeing as this iconic car series is a sought after model for drifting enthusiasts. While the GTR and Z are phenomenal cars, they can get pricy. #sportscar

The 20% tariff on auto parts means pricier brakes, engines, and body panels—especially for imports. Mechanics will pass the cost to YOU for each part that is specifically affected. Time to pray your car doesn’t need fixing! Buckle up—it's gonna be a wild ride! #CarRepairs #TariffTrouble

With new car prices soaring from 20% tariffs, expect used cars to become even hotter! Dealers will struggle to keep inventory, and prices on late-model cars could skyrocket as well in the process. #UsedCars

This development is definitely in it's mid development stages with the manufacturer stating: " the 3rd Gen FC System will be expanded for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and is planned for introduction in markets mainly in Japan, Europe, North America, and China after 2026 at the earliest."

"The all-new 3rd Gen FC System is designed to meet the particular needs of the commercial sector with the same durability as conventional diesel-powered engines."

-source: Toyota Newsroom Connection

Espinosa has moved up within Nissan and has been with the company for quite some time, being promoted to multiple positions and areas.

Do you think this is the change that Nissan needs in order to save the brand, or is the damage far beyond fixing the company?

#Nissan #automotivenews #automotive

It's some speculation that the combustion engine and platform will be a sourced platform from a Lamborghini model, but it's not confirmed as to what model it will share it's internals with. This is rumored to be released in the coming year of 2027, with prototypes & concepts coming within the year.