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#Ford revolutionizes the production line into a production tree for its new Universal Vehicle Platform. This represents a major investment in the U.S. economy. New modular platform with U.S.-made LFP batteries that are more sustainable and built faster and lighter. Read more below.
Ford Unviels its new Universal Vehicle Platform
Ford's new Universal Vehicle Platform brings a new level of affordability to electric vehicles.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#Ford revolutionizes the production line into a production tree for its new Universal Vehicle Platform. This represents a major investment in the U.S. economy. New modular platform with U.S.-made LFP batteries that are more sustainable and built faster and lighter. Read more below.
#Ford took their entry level Maverick and turned it into a sport-truck the style we haven't seen in decades.... and it really really works. #review #impaspringbreak
Quick Spin: 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo - A Lone Wolf
Ford engineers raided the global corporate parts bin to assemble a modern street truck, and it works.
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June 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#Ford took their entry level Maverick and turned it into a sport-truck the style we haven't seen in decades.... and it really really works. #review #impaspringbreak
Chevy is adding the Trail Boss but deleting the RST from the Silverado EV lineup. Most interesting is that the EV range doesn't change (410 miles / 478 miles) even with a 2-inch lift. #electricvehicle
Chevy Silverado EV Adds Off-Road Oriented Trail Boss trim; RST to End
First available on the Colorado and gas-model Silverado, the Silverado EV will get the popular Trail Boss trim this summer.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Chevy is adding the Trail Boss but deleting the RST from the Silverado EV lineup. Most interesting is that the EV range doesn't change (410 miles / 478 miles) even with a 2-inch lift. #electricvehicle
#Toyota redesigns the best-selling RAV-4 for 2026, now only available in hybrid powertrains, the plug-in model gets up to 320 horsepower and certain trims can even DC fast charge. Check the link below for more.
2026 Toyota RAV-4 Released as Hybrid Only
Not only is the Plug-In version fast, in some models, it is fast charging.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
#Toyota redesigns the best-selling RAV-4 for 2026, now only available in hybrid powertrains, the plug-in model gets up to 320 horsepower and certain trims can even DC fast charge. Check the link below for more.
#Pennsylvania peeps and any other states having primaries today, remember to go vote! And remember, you can check on ballotpedia to see which of your judicial candidates are cross-filed with Republicans so you can avoid them. #votenow #VoteBlue
May 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#Pennsylvania peeps and any other states having primaries today, remember to go vote! And remember, you can check on ballotpedia to see which of your judicial candidates are cross-filed with Republicans so you can avoid them. #votenow #VoteBlue
#Jaguar and #LandRover are the obvious benefactors of the US-UK trade deal, but #Nissan could stand to benefit as well.
Jaguar Land Rover Gets Lifeline in the form of a UK Tariff Exemption
Trump and the U.K. reach a deal on auto import tariffs.
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May 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#Jaguar and #LandRover are the obvious benefactors of the US-UK trade deal, but #Nissan could stand to benefit as well.
Sorry! False alarm on the #WhiteSmoke that was me starting up my Toronado for the first time in a year.
May 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sorry! False alarm on the #WhiteSmoke that was me starting up my Toronado for the first time in a year.
Eight automobile manufacturers banded together in 2024 to build an #electricvehicle charging network to rival #Tesla . IONNA has a long way to go, but they've doubled their footprint in April and have double that under active construction.
IONNA Aims for Doubles
Getting to 30,000 charging bays by end of 2030 is a big task that needs big growth.
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May 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Eight automobile manufacturers banded together in 2024 to build an #electricvehicle charging network to rival #Tesla . IONNA has a long way to go, but they've doubled their footprint in April and have double that under active construction.
The #chevrolet #corvette gets a big interior update for 2026. Gone is the wall of buttons between driver and passenger and gains bigger screens, including an all-new one to the left of the driver. #chevroletcorvette
Chevy Updates the Corvette Interior for 2026
The Wall-Of-Buttons in the Corvette is GONE!
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May 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The #chevrolet #corvette gets a big interior update for 2026. Gone is the wall of buttons between driver and passenger and gains bigger screens, including an all-new one to the left of the driver. #chevroletcorvette
The #Trump #tariffs are already beginning to limit consumer choice in the automotive market. The 3rd Gen #Jeep #Compass just debuted in Italy, but its release in the US is on hold because Stellantis planned to build it in Canada. #EV #electricvehicles #hybrid
Next Generation Jeep Compass Unvieled in Italy
Jeep's new Compass gets electrified
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May 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
House #Republicans are trying to pass an #electricvehicle annual tax that is equivalent to someone driving 15,000 miles a year in an 11 mile per gallon vehicle.
House Republicans Propose Electric Vehicle Fees to Fund Transportation Programs
House Republicans, lead by Sam Graves, Republican for Montana and head of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are proposing a $250 annual charge for electric vehicles as part of an e...
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May 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
House #Republicans are trying to pass an #electricvehicle annual tax that is equivalent to someone driving 15,000 miles a year in an 11 mile per gallon vehicle.
Big Trouble in Little Crossovers - How the #tariffs threaten to upend an entire automotive segment.
Tariff Tuesday - Big Trouble in Little Crossovers
Trump's tariffs may hit the small crossover market especially hard.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Big Trouble in Little Crossovers - How the #tariffs threaten to upend an entire automotive segment.
April 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Jeep is unsure of the direction on Compass as production of the next generation gets pushed back again. #electricvehicles #jeep
Jeep Unsure of Direction on Compass
Stellantis has paused all work at its Brampton Assembly Plant while it decides the fate of the next generation Jeep Compass. Production of pilot models of the next generation Compass was originally to...
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February 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Jeep is unsure of the direction on Compass as production of the next generation gets pushed back again. #electricvehicles #jeep
It turns out that #electricvehicle batteries should last a lot longer than previously expected according to Standford University research.
EV Batteries Lasting Longer Than Expected, Stanford says
All the worry about how long an electric vehicle battery might last might be for nothing.
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January 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
It turns out that #electricvehicle batteries should last a lot longer than previously expected according to Standford University research.
It appears that #GMC might have let the cat out of the bag a little early. As of this morning, the copy about #Tesla Supercharger access was scrubbed from their website. #electricvehicles
Tesla Supercharger access now open for Hummer EV drivers
After being delayed in May, SuperCharger access for Hummer EVs is now open.
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July 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM
It appears that #GMC might have let the cat out of the bag a little early. As of this morning, the copy about #Tesla Supercharger access was scrubbed from their website. #electricvehicles
Imagine a car company taking the name of a legendary two-door pony car and putting it on a four-door electric crossover. That would never happen, right? Ford of Europe has shipped the #Mustang Mach-E script to Germany. Take a look at the #ford Capri #electricvehicle
Forbidden Fruit: The 2024 Ford Capri
In Europe, Ford takes the name of a legendary two-door pony car and puts it on a four-door electric crossover. Sound familiar?
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July 11, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Imagine a car company taking the name of a legendary two-door pony car and putting it on a four-door electric crossover. That would never happen, right? Ford of Europe has shipped the #Mustang Mach-E script to Germany. Take a look at the #ford Capri #electricvehicle
#toyota joins IONNA, a joint venture of seven (now eight) manufacturers created out of frustration with the state of charging networks not named #tesla. Their goal? To build a network of 30,000 chargers by 2030 to rival Tesla.
Toyota joins IONNA charging network
IONNA is a cooperation of seven, now eight, vehicle manufacturers set to build 30,000 charge ports in North America by 2030
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July 10, 2024 at 8:10 PM
The ailing #electricvehicle automaker, Fisker, issues a water pump recall for every Fisker Ocean it has built.
Fisker recalls over 11,000 vehicles amid bankruptcy
More problems for the ailing Fisker
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July 10, 2024 at 8:02 PM
The ailing #electricvehicle automaker, Fisker, issues a water pump recall for every Fisker Ocean it has built.
Ford is pushing hard on incentives for its #ElectricVehicles. Both the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning are now available with 0% interest rates and the Mach-E has some nice lease incentives too. Read more to find out -
Ford Charges Up Financing Incentives on Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning
EV Competition pushing Ford to ramp up the incentives on their EVs.
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July 9, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Ford is pushing hard on incentives for its #ElectricVehicles. Both the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning are now available with 0% interest rates and the Mach-E has some nice lease incentives too. Read more to find out -
Mazda adds a 38-mpg hybrid powertrain to the Mazda CX-50, but it will cost an extra $2,320 to get it. Mazda says the hybrid will save you $575 a year in fuel costs, so you'll need to decide if it is worth it. #Mazda #MazdaCX50 #hybrid
Mazda CX-50 Gains a Hybrid Powertrain for 2025
Today, Mazda announced that the Mazda CX-50 crossover would gain a hybrid powertrain in addition to the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter and turbo-charged 2.5-liter Skyactive-G engine lineup. This new hy...
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July 9, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Mazda adds a 38-mpg hybrid powertrain to the Mazda CX-50, but it will cost an extra $2,320 to get it. Mazda says the hybrid will save you $575 a year in fuel costs, so you'll need to decide if it is worth it. #Mazda #MazdaCX50 #hybrid
Ford increases the range and charge speed on the 2024 Mustang Mach-E; New Performance Upgrade pack boosts torque by 100 lb-ft for $995
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Adds Range and Faster Charging
A new rear motor takes you further, up to 320 miles of range on some trims.
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April 9, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Ford increases the range and charge speed on the 2024 Mustang Mach-E; New Performance Upgrade pack boosts torque by 100 lb-ft for $995
Longer, wider, taller is the name of the game for the 2025 Buick Enclave. Now sporting a more powerful turbo-4 in place of the V6 and 30-inches of curved gauge cluster and infotainment system. What do you think of this new #Buick flagship?
Next Generation 2025 Buick Enclave Finishes Out Buick's Refreshed Lineup
The 2025 Buick Enclave is the last, but not the least, of Buick's lineup to be refreshed to the newest look. This gives Buick one of the freshest lineups in the industry.
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April 9, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Longer, wider, taller is the name of the game for the 2025 Buick Enclave. Now sporting a more powerful turbo-4 in place of the V6 and 30-inches of curved gauge cluster and infotainment system. What do you think of this new #Buick flagship?
Like the Lunar Eclipse, the Mitsubishi Eclipse went through phases too, and also was gone too soon. #cars #eclipse #sportscars
The Phases of the Eclipse
An Eclipse is an awesome sight if you can catch it at the right time before it fades into a memory. We're talking, of course, of the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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April 8, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Like the Lunar Eclipse, the Mitsubishi Eclipse went through phases too, and also was gone too soon. #cars #eclipse #sportscars
Jaguar may be the first legacy brand to stop all gas-powered vehicle production in the switch to all-electric as the F-Pace, E-Pace, and XF sedan end production this year.
Jaguar Hastens Internal Combustion's Demise by Killing all Gas Cars This Year
Gas Jaguars, exit stage right. Jaguar promised to be all-electric by 2025, and it looks like they mean to keep that promise.
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March 5, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Jaguar may be the first legacy brand to stop all gas-powered vehicle production in the switch to all-electric as the F-Pace, E-Pace, and XF sedan end production this year.