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☆ 2 days before delivery, Cybertruck buyers still don't know what they're getting — or how much it'll cost
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Nora Naughton | Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Would-be Tesla Cybertruck buyers still don't know how much they're spending. Apart from the few remaining details listed and the occasional cryptic tweet from Musk, there isn't much information to tell Cybertruck buyers what they're getting into. Tesla Cybertruck. That makes it even more important to give loyal truck buyers some details to work with. "If you're looking to convert average pickup truck buyers to something different, that's a little harder," Fiorani said.

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Lucid introduced a three-row SUV called the Gravity. The company has struggled to turn a profit and sell its expensive cars. AdvertisementLucid, the electric vehicle startup founded by a former Tesla chief engineer, is moving into the SUV segment. Lucid has so far struggled to turn a profit with its first car, a luxury sedan known as the Air. Like rival Tesla, Lucid has resorted to slashing prices on its slow moving cars throughout the year.

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☆ The F-150 Lightning is fast, fun, and comfortable — and you probably don't need one
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum. The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum. The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum. The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum.

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☆ Ram made an electric truck with a generator for people who aren't ready to give up gas convenience
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger is a new electric truck... kind of. The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger. StellantisRam's answer to those anxieties is the 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, an electric truck with a range-extending gasoline generator. The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger. The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger.

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☆ I drove BMW's $68,000 Tesla rival. Here are 4 pros and 2 cons before you buy.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I drove the i4, BMW's new Tesla rival. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . For buyers desiring an EV that's a bit more conventional than what's on offer from the flashiest startups, there's the BMW i4. AdvertisementAdvertisement(For context, BMW lent me a $68,000 i4 eDrive40 with a generous list of optional features.

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☆ I drove the electric BMW i4 and found a more luxurious, familiar alternative to a Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tested the BMW i4 eDrive40, a new electric sports sedan. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . That's where the BMW i4 comes in. After testing a 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 for a few days, I found it's a excellent option for first-time EV buyers who want something more familiar and luxurious than a Tesla Model 3. Plus, it's a great choice for anyone feeling left out by the flood of new electric SUVs.

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☆ I'm a car dealer who only sells electric cars. This is what everyone else is getting wrong — and the advice I give prospective EV buyers.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Alex Lawrence is the CEO and cofounder of an all-electric used car dealership in Utah. AdvertisementAdvertisementAlex Lawrence is a 49-year-old entrepreneur and the CEO of EVAuto, an all-electric used car dealership in Bountiful, Utah, which he co-founded in 2019. EVAuto sells a variety of electric cars, from Tesla to Porsche to Rivian. We wanted to be the largest seller of used electric vehicles in America. Now that they're going to be on the Supercharger network, that helps solve the charging problem.

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☆ Hertz's embrace of Teslas isn't going so well
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Hertz had initially aimed to make 25% of its fleet electric by the end of 2024. Today, 11% of Hertz's cars are electric, and 80% of those are Teslas. AdvertisementAdvertisementIn 2021, Hertz started going all-in on EVs, announcing a plan to buy 100,000 Teslas as part of an effort to give customers electric options. Add it all up, and Hertz's third-quarter profits would have been "several margin points higher" if its fleet was similarly sized but didn't include EVs, Scherr said. This year, electric cars have been languishing on dealer lots, forcing automakers to cut prices and lather on other incentives.

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☆ Nissan is making minivans cool again with a futuristic, rose-gold living room on wheels
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Nissan unveiled a flashy minivan concept just in time for the Japan Mobility Show. The electric Hyper Tourer looks straight out of 2050 with its sharp angles and odd shape. Read preview Loading Something is loading. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Check out the Hyper Tourer:

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☆ I drove electric SUVs from Tesla and Mercedes-Benz. Here's how they stack up and which I'd buy.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I drove the Tesla Model Y and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV to see how they compare. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I recently tested the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, a fancy family hauler similar in size to Tesla's Model Y, which I spent some time with a while back. The Tesla provides a more spartan cabin, a more engaging driving experience, and some cool tech, if that's what you're into.

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☆ Tesla Cybertruck's unique, angular design makes it difficult to manufacture, slowing production
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

One issue is the Cybertruck's design, which experts have said will pose manufacturing challenges. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Musk pointed to the unique design of the vehicle, which he said is packed with "a lot of new technology," that makes manufacturing the Cybertruck at high volumes an immense challenge. What makes the truck unique — its angular design and stainless steel body — is a large part of the problem, Musk and experts have said.

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☆ Tesla's Cybertruck is almost here — but don't bet on it being affordable
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In 2021, all that information vanished from Tesla's website, leaving future customers in the dark about their dream truck's eventual price. AdvertisementAdvertisementMusk tempers expectations about an affordable CybertruckOn Tesla's earnings call on Wednesday, Musk attempted to dispel any expectations of an accessible Cybertruck — at least initially. The more trucks Tesla can churn out of its Texas Gigafactory, the cheaper it can sell each one for. And Musk said he foresees "enormous challenges" in ramping up Cybertruck production, mainly because the unusual truck requires new manufacturing processes. Tesla's website says the Cybertruck will offer up to 500 miles of range and hit 60 mph in a brisk 2.9 seconds.

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☆ Tesla finally sets a date to release its long-awaited Cybertruck
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tesla's long-awaited, years-delayed Cybertruck finally has a delivery date. The first trucks will be delivered on November 30, Tesla said on Wednesday. Tesla revealed its quirky pickup truck in 2019 and planned to start selling it two years later. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementTesla will hold a Cybertruck delivery event on November 30 at its Texas Gigafactory, the company said on Wednesday.

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☆ Ranking all the electric-car frunks I've tested, from best to worst
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Since they don't have engines, electric cars often offer bonus cargo room under their hoods. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementElectric vehicles are great because they're quick, packed with technology, and sip cheap electrons instead of guzzling fuel. I've checked out a variety of different frunks over the years in electric cars I've tested.

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☆ I drove a $400,000 Rolls-Royce and a $140,000 Mercedes and found what the extra $260,000 gets you
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Is a $400,000 Rolls-Royce really that much better than a $140,000 Mercedes? I drove both luxury cars to find out. The Mercedes S-Class sedan is nice — but the Rolls-Royce Ghost is even more comfortable and luxurious. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I recently got behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce Ghost (worth about $400,000) and a Mercedes S-Class sedan (MSRP: $139,900) — and learned firsthand the difference between automotive opulence and regular old luxury.

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☆ It looks like Tesla might offer Cybertruck colors for people who don't want plain stainless steel
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tesla launched colored wraps for the Model 3 and Model Y, indicating it could do the same for its truck. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementAdvertisementTesla fans have been wondering whether the upcoming Cybertruck would be offered in any colors except for bare stainless steel. Elon Musk's car company for the first time introduced colored wraps for its Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan. AdvertisementAdvertisementAnd, as anyone with a constantly smudgy fridge knows well, stainless steel can be a nightmare to keep clean.

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☆ I drove the Aston Martin DBX707 and saw what you get in an SUV that costs $276,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I drove the 2023 Aston Martin DBX707, a 697-horsepower, $276,000 SUV. But if you need the latest tech and gadgets in your car, it probably isn't for you. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementIf James Bond ever decided to settle down, he'd probably cruise the English countryside in an Aston Martin DBX707. The DBX707 is the high-octane version of Aston Martin's first-ever SUV, the DBX.

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☆ Tesla Cybertruck prototypes appear to have fit and finish issues — but an expert says not to worry
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Some people have called out potential fit and finish issues with a Tesla Cybertruck prototype. Auto expert Sandy Munro said it's misleading to judge a vehicle's fit and finish off a prototype. AdvertisementAdvertisementProspective Tesla Cybertruck buyers shouldn't worry about some of the panel gaps and smears that have showed up in recent sightings of the electric pickup, auto expert Sandy Munro says. "That vehicle has probably gone through some fairly rigorous testing," Munro said, referencing Tapley's video. "The thing about stainless steel is it hangs around a while," he said.

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☆ 'It looks like a child's toy': 3 car designers react to Tesla's Cybertruck
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tesla's Cybertruck is closer than ever, so we asked three experts on car design what they think about it. AdvertisementAdvertisementTo some, the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck looks like a clumsily designed, doorstop-shaped monstrosity. Instead of mimicking the upright, boxy shape of conventional pickups, Tesla's truck looks more like a triangle. "In car design, you wouldn't believe how much of a difference some small changes make," Licata said. Simplicity and purity are hallmarks of timeless design, Snyder said, and Tesla's wacky truck could fit the bill.

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☆ Tesla's new, cheaper Model Y is one of the best deals you can get on an EV right now
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla launched a new, cheaper version of its popular Model Y SUV. The rear-wheel-drive Model Y costs $43,990. Elon Musk's carmaker quietly launched a new base model of its popular Model Y SUV — and it's instantly one of the best deals on the US electric-vehicle market. A new rear-wheel-drive Model Y appeared on Tesla's website on Monday with a price of $43,990. The next cheapest Model Y costs $50,490.

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☆ I drove a $98,000 F-150 Lightning Platinum and saw what Ford's fanciest electric truck is like
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tested the 2023 F-150 Lightning Platinum, Ford's fanciest electric truck. But it costs a solid $30,000 more than Ford's most luxurious gas-powered F-150. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum is an electric truck for buyers who want it all. The pinnacle of Ford's EV truck lineup, the Platinum starts at $91,995, almost double the Lightning's already steep starting price of $50,000. I lived with a Lightning Platinum for a week to find out.

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☆ Jay Leno towed 30 tons with a Tesla Semi and said it felt like nothing
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Jay Leno got to drive the Tesla Semi, Elon Musk's electric big rig. AdvertisementAdvertisementJay Leno had a field day with Tesla's new Semi truck on the latest episode of his car show, "Jay Leno's Garage." The comedian and car connoisseur got a tour of Elon Musk's electric big rig and even got to take it for a spin that culminated in hauling another Tesla Semi. Leno took the Semi out on the road and remarked that it felt easy and familiar to drive. Then Leno and the Tesla team hooked up a trailer carrying another Semi and kept going.

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☆ UAW strike chaos isn't all good news for Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( Tim Levin | Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Big gains in the UAW strike could bolster another organizing drive at Tesla. The UAW is looking to remake its reputation among auto workers. AdvertisementAdvertisementA new contract could spur union attempts elsewhereThe UAW strike comes amid a rejuvenated labor movement post-Covid, and after a summer jam-packed with union activism. About 54% of Americans support the UAW strike, according to a recent Morning Consult poll. AdvertisementAdvertisementOrganizing at Tesla still won't be easySome Tesla workers are in the early stages of forming a union, a UAW official told The New York Times.

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☆ The pandemic broke the used car market — now shoppers are screwed
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Used cars are still expensive, like they've been for years. Slow car production from 2020-2022 slammed the supply of lightly used cars in 2023, a study shows. AdvertisementAdvertisementRidiculously high used car prices are lingering like the last guest at the dinner party. During the pandemic, used cars got incredibly expensive for a couple of reasons. "There's really no factor contributing for used car prices to go down," Brauer said.

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☆ I watched YouTube in a self-driving Mercedes and experienced the future of commuting
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Drive Pilot can take over in traffic jams, letting you kick back, watch a movie, or read a book. Drive Pilot will be available in the electric EQS, shown here, as well as the gas-powered S-Class sedan. Over time, Mercedes plans to teach Drive Pilot to function in more places and at higher speeds. One lidar sensor actually helps Drive Pilot see in 3D, the other is just for symmetry. For people subjected to that sort of treatment daily — or, tragically, twice a day — Drive Pilot could be a game changer.

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