Photo: Cars & Bids The Volkswagen Phaeton is one of those cars that, at least on some level, everyone who knows it exists wants to experience. It’s basically a Bentley with a Volkswagen badge, and these days, even a Phaeton W12 can be temptingly cheap. Then again, there’s a reason they’ve depreciated so much. As … Read more
As it turns out, lowering the price of an item makes that item sell better. This, in econ, means that item is “elastic” — and cars are certainly elastic. Based on Ford’s latest price drops on the Mustang Mach-E, EVs are no exception. – Amber DaSilva Read More Read more… Read original article here Denial … Read more
For the next five days, I’m in possession of a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic, the tenth generation of E-Class (but the sixth generation to actually use the E-Class moniker). The W214 E-Class is just now starting to hit U.S. dealerships, though I won’t be able to talk driving impressions until March 28th. Until then, I … Read more
We’re not entirely sure why, but the last week of February was the week quite a few automakers decided to announce that things are No Longer Happening. Granted, these are all projects that most of us hadn’t thought about in a long time, but it’s still a little sad to see. So much money just … Read more
Vladimir Putin gave Kim Jong Un a luxury limousine — made in Russia, with love, of course — the kind officially used by Russian heads of state. The North Korean dictator’s entourage confirmed the gift Tuesday, according to Russian state media, which claims Kim Jong Un is the first leader to receive an Aurus Senat … Read more
Tesla’s upgraded Model 3 sedan has been available in the U.S. since last month, and on Wednesday designers and engineers at the automaker appeared in a video (below) showing off the refreshed design. The Model 3 launched in 2017 and is Tesla’s most affordable electric vehicle. The refresh was a long time coming, and should … Read more
Porsche Porsche has been in the EV game for longer than much of the competition — but it’s about to expand its offerings. On top of the Porsche Taycan that the company already offers, Porsche has announced an electric version of the Macan. That means that you’ll soon be able to buy an electric version … Read more
Designed and built by Carrozzaria Bertone and riding on a solid 760 base, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Volvo 780 offers the best of both worlds. Let’s see if it offers some decent value, too. A Small and Overpriced (for Volvo’s Target Audience) EV is Coming I just got back from a whirlwind week … Read more
Four years after unveiling it, Tesla has finally delivered the first Cybertruck pickups to buyers. Led by Tesla chief Elon Musk, the glitzy presentation event took place on Thursday at the automaker’s Gigafactory Texas in Austin. Tesla live-streamed the event on X (formerly Twitter), and you can watch it below. While the video lasts for … Read more
Teslas are already known for being sleek and fast, but there’s an even sleeker and even faster model on the way as Tesla is reviving the beloved Tesla Roadster. The original Tesla Roadster was the company’s first car and was essentially a Tesla powertrain in the body of a Lotus Elise. But the new Roadster … Read more
