Posts by Devon Taylor
Inside The 2021 Kia Stinger: Luxury and Power For Everyone
The 2021 Kia Stinger is an affordable sports sedan (or hatchback) that’s loaded with features. With four doors and a large trunk space, the newest Stinger feels larger than a standard hatchback. Indeed, reviewers have said it is capable of competing against the high-end Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe. Kia seems to…
Read MoreNew Solar Powered EV Promises 1,000 Mile Battery Range
A three-wheeled electric “trike” that claims to have a 1,000-mile battery range is attracting venture capital funding. Aptera, the company behind the electric three-wheeler, has finalized $4 million in Series A funding from investors. Beyond the impressive driving range, Aptera’s EV charges using solar panels. That means the vehicle technically never needs to be plugged…
Read MoreInside The 2021 Ford Ranger: Affordable, Fun and Safe
Now in its third year back in the U.S. market, the Ford Ranger pick-up remains a great value. It’s for anyone who wants a rugged and dependable truck for an affordable price. The Ranger, a mid-size pick-up, comes in two body styles with two bed lengths. Its trim levels range from the base model XL…
Read MoreNew Survey: Consumers (Still) Remain Undecided on EVs
A new study by J.D. Power & Associates has found that consumers remain undecided about battery-powered electric vehicles. The company’s inaugural “U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration Study” found that 59% of new-vehicle shoppers are only “somewhat likely” to consider an EV as their next vehicle. J.D. Power interprets this finding as a “significant window of opportunity” for…
Read MoreTesla Halts Production Of Model 3 Sedan Due To Microchip Shortage
Tesla has been forced to halt production of the Model 3 at their assembly plant in California. The interruption is due to the global microchip and semiconductor shortage. Tesla is hardly the first major automaker to feel the sting of the microchip bottleneck. Workers on the Model 3 sedan in Fremont, California were told that their…
Read MoreFerrari Will Fight For Overall Le Mans Victory By Adding a Hypercar
Ferrari is finally putting its money where its mouth is. The famed Italian racing brand announced this week it will introduce a full-on hypercar program in an attempt to win the overall Le Mans title. Unfortunately, Ferrari fans will have to wait a bit longer to see it in action, as the company said it…
Read MorePresident Biden Issues Executive Order Aiming To Fix Microchip Shortage
President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order to address the global semiconductor chip shortage that has forced U.S. automakers to halt production in recent weeks. The scarcity of microchips, used to power everything from infotainment systems to safety features, has been growing worse since last December. The shortage has already forcing major U.S.…
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