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New Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition - Is The Blacked-Out Trim Too Little Too Late?

The 2022 Subaru Ascent gets no upgrades in year four of its production cycle except for the Onyx Edition. Is the new blacked-out trim enough?

2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition

Toyota Eyes ICE Motorsports While Dodge Whispers About An EV Demon-Hunter

When Toyota brought out the Prius two decades ago, the small, efficient vehicle carved out a niche and a cult following for itself. The RAV4 Prime has earned respect in its own right as well with the plucky hybrid cross-over being a very quick grocery getter. For a company that was so early to adopt electric technology, they seem hesitant to swap over fully. Even Dodge seems more excited to make the swap.

The Dodge Circuit, revealed in 2009, never made it to production.

Can I Bring A Dead Toyota Prius Back To Life?

I recently got an email from a Prius owner who has a hidden gem sitting in the garage. The downside? It has been sitting for 3 years. Here is my plan to bring this Prius back from the dead and get it road-worthy.

2005 Toyota Prius Garage Find

New Feature Coming: Your 2022 Toyota 4Runner Purchase May Be Brighter than You Think

Toyota 4Runner is adding a bright new feature to its entire 2022 lineup. Learn more below.

Toyota vs Tesla: Which Stock To Buy These Days

Let's see how one of the world's largest automakers, Toyota Motor, compares with number one electric car startup, Tesla when it comes to the stock purchase.This analysis is translated from

European Tesla Model Y Reservation Holders Might Get Their Vehicles Soon From Giga Shanghai

According to rumors, Tesla is planning to export made-in-China Model Ys to European customers. Model Y deliveries in Europe could begin as soon as the beginning of Q3 2021.

Tesla Model Y

Tesla Owner Builds Automatic EV Charger in His Garage Using a Raspberry Pi

A recent YouTube video shows how one Tesla owner was able to automate his EV charging needs using a Raspberry Pi microcontroller and some mechanical hardware to turn his garage into a hands-off charging station.

DIY EV charger in home garage

2022 Lexus NX 450+ vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime - Which Is Your Favorite PHEV?

We compare and contrast the known similarities and differences between the Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle and the Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV. Check out our comprehensive comparison/contrast chart.

NX 450h+ image courtesy of Lexus

Tesla Holds Bitcoin with Diamond Hands

Elon Musk Tweeted recently that Tesla has only sold 10% of its Bitcoin and will begin accepting it again once mining moves to a higher percentage of renewable energy. Tesla is still holding 90% of its Bitcoin!

Tesla Bitcoin Diamond Hands

The All-New Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition Debut - 2022 Model Pricing Is Announced

The 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition makes its debut. Check out the 2022 Ascent model change upgrades and pricing.

2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition