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South Korea is a Fantastic Next Giga Factory Location For Tesla

Tesla should build its next giga factory in South Korea - Here is why.

April 28, 2023 - 11:59PM EDT
By: Jeremy Johnson

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The Made in Japan Toyota You Might Not Want

Should you buy a used Toyota primarily because you found a used one that was made in Japan? Find out what “Made in Japan” model of Toyota (which looks like a Lexus, but isn’t) that if you find one used in the U.S. you might not want to buy it for a very good reason despite its manufacturer origins.

April 28, 2023 - 9:39PM EDT
By: Timothy Boyer

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Ford Takes Many Honors in This Year’s Vincentric Fleet Awards

In another win for the Blue Oval, Ford's new Maverick compact hybrid pickup, the Maverick, as well as its commercial electric and standard vans like the Transit Connect, the Transit, and E-Transit, have won major awards from Vincentric.

April 28, 2023 - 7:14PM EDT
By: Marc Stern

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Tesla Starts an Unusual Strategy Testing Seating Options of Model Y To Boost Sales

On Thursday evening Tesla dropped the price of the Model Y's seven-seat option by $1,000 to $3,000.

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Consumer Reports Reveals the Truth About Certified Pre-Owned Cars

Should you buy a certified preowned car? Find out now with the latest advice from Consumer Reports on what you need to know before considering signing that used car deal.

April 28, 2023 - 5:17PM EDT
By: Timothy Boyer

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Ranking Every Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Color Worst to First

What are the best and worst Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro colors, and how did your favorites do?

April 28, 2023 - 4:20PM EDT
By: Jeff Teague

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Kia And Hyundai Are Losing EV Market Share In The US As GM Sales Rise

A year or so ago, the competitive landscape for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US auto market looked a little different than it does now. This was before the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) revised which plug-in electric vehicles are subsidized by the US federal government. The key brands leading rapidly increasing EV sales have shifted somewhat in the months since, and the top 3 sellers in the US are now: Tesla, General Motors (GM) and Hyundai (if my estimate for Kona EV sales is accurate).