New-Car Loan-Rates Set To Hit 14-Year High As Affordability Crisis Worsens
• Zero Hedge"... rising interest rates are creating a major barrier to entry for car shoppers."
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They're serious: XPeng tests two-ton eVTOL flying car prototype
• https://newatlas.com, By Loz BlainChinese automaker XPeng has updated the design of its AeroHT flying car – a luxury electric sportster with a fold-out vertical-lift octacopter system on the roof. It looks absolutely nutty, but a two-ton flying prototype indicates this is no joke.
Cybertruck Mass Production Set To Begin At End Of 2023
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenIf you were hoping for your Tesla Cybertruck in 2023, it might be time to (again) realign your expectations.
The Sono Sion Solar Car Is Coming to the US, Here's What It Will Do
• https://www.cnet.com, Brian CooleyThis $25,000 car helps decide if solar is the next big thing in electric cars.
East Coast retail diesel prices moving significantly higher than overall US hikes
• https://www.freightwaves.com by John KingstonExtremely tight inventories are seen as the driving factor blowing out spreads with benchmark Gulf Coast market
US Diesel Shortage Increasingly Likely Until Economy Slows
• https://www.zerohedge.com by John KempU.S. diesel supplies are becoming critically low with shortages and price spikes likely to occur in the next six months unless and until the economy and fuel consumption slow.
Watch: Tesla With Gas-Generator Range Extender Completes 1,800-Mile Trip
• Zero HedgeRecent comments from Elon Musk show that the 'green' billionaire still believes in fossil fuels, at least in the "short-term," to keep society moving.
Here's Every EV Charging Station Across The US
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenAs the electric vehicle market continues to expand, having enough EV charging stations is essential to enable longer driving ranges and lower wait times at chargers.
Auto Repossessions Are on the Rise, As People Walk Away From Car Loans
• https://mishtalk.com, By MishWe are seeing delinquencies rise before the layoff cycle begins.
You Can Already Buy Aftermarket Wheels For The Tesla Cybertruck
• https://insideevs.com, By: Dan MihalascuA set of Cybrhex forged wheels from Unplugged Performance costs between $5,992 and $6,795.
Biden faces threat of ANOTHER catastrophic rail strike as members of freight union reject labor deal
• https://www.dailymail.co.uk by AP- with potential walk out happening as early as next month
Why Self-Driving Cars Are NOT The Future
• Corey's DigsCritics point to the technology as being deficient. It's nearly impossible for computers to understand all the real-world nuances that human drivers must interpret each time they take the wheel.
Forget Musk's Tunnels, Early Tesla Investor Seeds First-Ever eVTOL Car
• Zero Hedge"The design is extraordinary. The sides of the car become the wings when the plane goes horizontal."
Hydrogen-powered startups shine at the Paris Auto Show
• https://arstechnica.com by DHANANJAY KHADILKARAn SUV with removable hydrogen-filled pods and a stylish sedan caught our attention.
When to Replace RV Tires (Advice from Real RVers)
• https://rvlifestyle.com by Mike WendlandWorried that tire dealers and manufacturers are exaggerating when you need to replace motorhome and trailer tires? Well, here's when to replace RV tires according to real, experienced RVers…
Astonishing eVTOL flying car design uses side panels as biplane wings
• https://newatlas.com, By Loz BlainCalifornia startup Alef Aeronautics has shown off a remarkably fresh take on the street-legal eVTOL flying car in its 2025 Model A.
Flip to fly! Incredible $300,000 flying car twists 90 degrees to shift from upward flight to...
• https://www.dailymail.co.uk, By Jonathan ChadwickThe concept of a flying car is not new, but an ambitious US company is resolving to be the first to bring it to the market in just three years.
Tesla Tumbles After Price Cuts, Other EV Manufacturers In Focu
• https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler DurdenShares of Tesla are down about 7% in the pre-market session after the company cut the price of some of its cars in China, drumming up concerns about demand just days after Musk said the company would continue robust production regardless of whether o
Used car prices are finally starting to drop, but many consumers still can't afford payments
• https://www.naturalnews.com by Cassie BThe price of used cars in the U.S. recorded its biggest year-over-year decline since January 2009 during the first 15 days of October, falling 10.4% overall. Year-over-year declines were noted in all six categories of vehicles measured.
Black Flag Conundrum . . .
• https://www.ericpetersautos.com, By ericOne of the reasons not to get a new vehicle – even if it's an old vehicle – is being held up (again) for money. Not by the seller.
400-mile GMC Sierra EV crab walks into the spotlight looking dashing
• https://newatlas.com By C.C. WeissAfter the introduction of the GMC Hummer siblings and the Chevrolet Silverado EV, it was only a matter of time before the GMC Sierra EV popped up.
Lightweight Unit One gives shipping containers the high-tech treatment
• https://newatlas.com by By Ben CoxworthIt's easy to think of shipping containers as simple metal boxes, that can't be significantly improved. The Unit One container, however, is claimed to be lighter, stronger and more energy-efficient than others, plus it uses multiple sensors to monitor
Electric Batteries and Electric Cars by 2030
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com by Brian WangReuters reports that the world's top automakers are planning to spend nearly $1.2 trillion through 2030 to develop and produce millions of electric vehicles, along with the batteries and raw materials to support that production.
Families shocked when battery replacement for electric vehicle tops $20,000
• https://beta.ctvnews.ca by Pat ForanSome electric car owners, especially those with earlier models, have been shocked to find out how much it costs to replace their batteries. "I don't understand why they make the battery so expensive when you have to change it," Scarborough residen
This Cadillac Escalade Is Ready For The Apocalypse
• https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler DurdenThe threat of nuclear war and/or widespread social unrest is a significant risk. And if there was an apocalypse, instead of hunkering down in an underground bunker, wouldn't it be better to ride around in a luxurious armed Cadillac Escalade?
Wide Release of Tesla Full Self Driving in About One Month
• Next Big Future - Brian WangElon Musk says he is very confident about the Tesla products and sees a path to Tesla being worth more than Apple and Saudi Aramco combined. This would twice the value of Saudi Aramco.
Used-Car Prices Record Largest YoY Decline Since Financial Crisis
• https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler DurdenFor those who've held off on purchasing a used vehicle over the last two years while watching prices soar to astronomical levels, we have some promising news: 2023 could be the year of the "deal."
Shipping rates drop 75% amid plummeting US retail demand
• https://www.naturalnews.com by Cassie BCargo ship owners have been canceling sailings on some of the busiest routes in the world in the middle of what is normally their peak season, illustrating the serious impact that inflation has been having on consumer spending.
Canoo Receives Biggest Order To Date From Kingbee For 9,300 EVs
• https://insideevs.com, Dan MihalascuFor the second time this month, EV startup Canoo has announced a major fleet order for its electric vans--the biggest one to date, actually.
Cadillac Reaches For The Stars With 2024 Celestiq, A $300K+ Flagship
• https://insideevs.com, Dan MihalascuGM believes the hand-crafted Celestiq will help reestablish its luxury brand as the Standard of the World.
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