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Elon Musk just stated on Twitter that batteries are just as important for future transportation as oil is for current transport. This is a profound statement and what must be realized is that the battery is the most expensive component to an electric car. And that cost is going to decline over time as the technology improves.

Ford’s new way to expand revenue is merch and NFTs. Here’s what that means.

“You should be able to press mic button & say “bug report,” Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday, in response to users reporting issues with the FSD – Full Self Driving (Auto Pilot): in some cases it was about collision warnings on hilly roads (when there was actually no car in front of the driver) and in some other cases getting a ding for hard braking against the driver, when it was actually the AP (Auto Pilot) that hit the brakes.

Here’s an informative instructional video on how a cylinder misfire problem in a Ford F-150 turned out to be a simple fix, and why you should really only use OEM parts when you can.

Google Maps and Android Auto work together to offer one of the best in-vehicle navigation solutions available. Here are two settings you must employ and how to easily make them work.

Here’s a great instructional video that explains and shows some of the tests mechanics do---or should have done---before they come to you with a diagnosis of a blown head gasket. Plus, one other scam related to blown head gaskets that you need to be aware of.

We examine the interior and exterior dimensions of the Ford Bronco Sport vs. the Bronco to clear up some misunderstandings about the size of these great SUV models.

How much cargo space does the 2022 Subaru Forester have? See why the Forester lost ground with other small SUVs in a new study.

In a leaked internal memo Elon Musk thanks Tesla employees for the ‘most hardcore delivery push’. Musk also rallied employees for the last few days of what he called the "most intense delivery week ever".

Replacing diesel-powered trucks with electric trucks for short-range freight in the US alone could significantly cut carbon emissions and dramatically increase profitability for freight companies. German MAN works on such a truck, and it plans to release it in 2024. But only for Europe.

General Motors’ Cadillac Lyriq was posted for reservation and almost immediately sold out. So why do we need EV tax incentives?

New Toyota Audio Multimedia system is bigger, faster, and more capable. Could 2022 RAV4 offer this?

During 2020s, the world will face a massive problem with the disposal of EV car batteries. As Nature.com reports, one million electric vehicles could „comprise around 250,000 tonnes and half a million cubic meters “ of waste when these vehicles reach the end of their exploitation cycle.

Performance buyers want an engine that has power, torque and is going to be reliable. Did Subaru deliver with the new 2.4-liter turbocharged engine in the 2022 WRX? See why it's the best WRX engine yet for tuners to modify.

Elon Musk believes the chip shortage could be over by next year due to semiconductor plants that are currently being built. We will know in a year from now whether Musk’s prediction was accurate or not.

Your headlights are one of your vehicle’s most important safety features: their brightness can be the difference between a clear view of the road ahead at night and the ability to detect other vehicles, pedestrians, animals, and obstacles and react in time to avoid them, and avoid being involved in an unfortunate collision because you weren’t able to see in the darkness. Tesla is updating the entire Model S, 3, X, and Y lineup with exterior and interior tweaks, as part of its overall update-refresh.

There was a recent interview with Elon Musk and he said some very important and profound things. Let's look at what those are!

Here’s an informative head gasket tutorial video for non-mechanics that will explain “…what a head gasket is, what it does, symptoms of a blown head gasket leak, what a valve cover gasket is, what it does, and what questions to ask when you are told you have a blown head gasket…” so that you can avoid a common and expensive scam.

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is now the fastest-selling model in two states. See why it's the hottest car in the state of California. Check out why here.

The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness and the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness are the automaker's newest models for outdoor enthusiasts. Which one is the best for off-road adventures? There is a clear winner.

Here is a must-watch video by a Tesla owner demonstrating Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.01 with the most sensible---if not most honest---commentary on what it takes to drive with FSD Beta safely and how it compares to earlier versions of FSD. This video is highly recommended due to it appears to be one of the most honest Tesla-owner driving experiences on video that should help non-Tesla owners understand the limitations of FSD better, and what it takes for current Tesla owners to drive safely under FSD.

See how new 2022 Toyota Tundra multimedia capabilities can benefit you.

The shift toward electric cars seems to be far quicker than any of us could imagine. While some may say that the number of sold EVs is still unconvincing compared with the number of sold ICE-powered cars (apparently, only 1 in 250 vehicles on the road is electric), one must say that the investments into the EV tech only grow.

Looking to buy a used car? If so, then you need to listen to this candid discussion from a mechanic about the question he gets asked the most and why it will change your mind forever about how you look at used cars.

Tesla is about to do a wide release of its FSD 10.1. This will mean much more than the current 2,000 beta testers will start to be able to used Tesla FSD and be able to send data to train Tesla's neural net. This is likely the most important moment in Tesla's history.

Electric transportation is a win-win: it meets customer needs, provides environmental benefits, and supports the world’s energy security. Around the world, by the year 2025 20% of all new cars sold globally will be electric, according to the latest forecast by the investment bank UBS. That will leap to 40% by 2030, and by 2040 virtually every new car sold globally will be electric, says UBS.

Ford has had two models named to the prestigious North American Car of the Year competition, the brand new Maverick, compact pickup, and the rugged, popular Bronco SUV, a returnee.

We have been hearing the hype over solid state for years now. Finally Toyota and other companies have put it into testing. Now another contender is here to out perform solid state, take a look.

The new Honda Civic matches the more expensive Tesla Model 3's Top Safety Pick + rating, but a close look reveals some areas where the Civic scores higher.

What is going on with the 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback, and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek? See why two models are delayed, and one is thriving.