Weekend Car Culture Roundup March 16, 2024

A Nebraska woman exploited a glitch in gas pump software that allowed her to get nearly $30,000 worth of free gas… until the owners figured out what she was doing. Now, the 45-year-old is in a whole lot of trouble. – Andy Kalmowitz Read More Read more… Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer … Read more

Volkswagen ID.7: price, release date, range, and more

Volkswagen Volkswagen is expanding its electric lineup even further. The company was relatively early to EVs with the ID.4, and since then, it has launched a series of additional models in various regions. Now, Volkswagen is prepping the launch of the new ID.7, an electric sedan that could rival the likes of the Tesla Model … Read more

Got An EV? Live In SoCal? Test Your Battery’s Real Condition With Jalopnik

One of the downsides of owning an EV is that you know your battery is degrading over time, but, you can’t really know how much. There are ways to arrive at estimates, but until now, there hasn’t been a definitive way to test it. Well, Jalopnik has been given access to a new system that … Read more

2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter first drive: electric upgrade

Stephen Edelstein / Digital Trends While best known for luxury cars, Mercedes-Benz is also a prolific maker of commercial vans. Since it first arrived in the U.S. in 2001, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has become a favorite of both delivery fleets and camping enthusiasts. And with Mercedes kicking its electrification plans into high gear, we’re finally … Read more

Three Important Things To Consider Before Owning Your First EV

I worked at the Tesla store in Boston while I was studying at Boston University, around the same time that the Model 3 was super delayed and reservation holders were pissed, but I talked to a lot of folks who were considering their first EV and it was my job to help them understand day-to-day … Read more