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☆ Trump's tariffs will make it hard for automakers — including Tesla — to set up shop in Mexico
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Analysts said tariffs on cars imported from Mexico would have dire consequences for US automakers. Tesla announced in March 2023 that it was planning to build its seventh gigafactory near the industrial hub of Monterrey, Mexico. Trump vowed to clamp down on automakers building cars in Mexico on the campaign trail, and the prospect of new tariffs could force US automakers such as Tesla to make some hard choices about operational or planned factories in Mexico. Analysts told BI that the tariffs floated by Trump would deter automakers such as Tesla from investing in Mexico. Other automakers have expanded their presence in Mexico, despite the uncertainty of the election and the prospect of tariffs under a second Trump term.

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☆ I drove the $62,000 Kia EV6 GT — a genius electric SUV with supercar speed. Here are 8 things it taught me.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I heard a lot of great things about the Kia EV6 GT before driving one myself. The Kia EV6 GT is geniusThe EV6 is Kia's new electric crossover, and it starts at $48,700. The 2023 Kia EV6 GT. The 2023 Kia EV6 GT. The 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

☆ Review: The Toyota Tacoma is a charming pickup truck — which makes up for its imperfections
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma is one of the last in this generation of the mid-size pickup truck. The 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The 2023 Toyota Tacoma.

☆ The Dodge Challenger as we know it is about to die. Driving one reminded me how sad I'll be once it's gone.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown. The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown. The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown. The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown. The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown.

☆ I drove the new Nissan Z. It's a beautiful, $50,000 retro-modern sports car with a few pesky flaws.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The 2023 Nissan Z is the start of a new era for Nissan's famous "Z" sports car. The 2023 Nissan Z. Alanis KingThe Z has always been special. The 2023 Nissan Z. NissanBut the Z isn't just pretty — it's usable, especially for a two-door sports car. The 2023 Nissan Z. Alanis KingAll of this would have been fine at a lower cost. The 2023 Nissan Z. Alanis KingI think the Z is the right car for a lot of people.

☆ Review: The Polestar 2 is a $65,000 electric sedan from Volvo with all the allure of an early Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The Polestar 2's gold brake calipers. Alanis KingThe 2 is an electric sedan from Polestar, a new EV brand by Volvo. Alanis KingThe 2's interior is simple, airy, and spacious. The Polestar 2's headlight assembly. Alanis KingThe 2 has virtually no wind or road noise on the highway, the brakes are strong, and there's barely any body roll.

☆ Turned off Tesla by Elon Musk? Here are 4 great electric alternatives to its sedans and SUVs.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Instead of a Model S, consider:The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Tim Levin/InsiderTesla's Model S sedan has historically been the electric car against which all new EVs are measured. Instead of a Model X, consider:The Rivian R1S. Rivian SUVs are backordered into oblivion as the company ramps up production, but they are available lightly used. Tim Levin/InsiderThere's a swarm of small electric SUVs on offer from Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, and more.

☆ Review: The $38,000 Kia Sorento Hybrid 3-row SUV is the affordable, stylish way to stop stressing about gas
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The Kia Sorento Hybrid, a traditional hybrid SUV, starts at $36,590 for the 2023 model year. The Kia Sorento Hybrid: The perfect middle ground for our electric futureThe Sorento is Kia's midsize SUV that comes in both front- and all-wheel drive. The Kia Sorento Hybrid. Here's how all the powertrains compare on fuel efficiency in combined city-highway driving, according to the EPA:Kia Sorento (gas only, FWD): 25 to 26 mpg combined25 to 26 mpg combined Kia Sorento (gas only, AWD): 24 mpg combined24 mpg combined Kia Sorento Hybrid (FWD): 37 mpg combined37 mpg combined Kia Sorento Hybrid (AWD): 35 mpg combined35 mpg combined Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (AWD only): 79 mpg-e with electricity, 34 mpg without(The numbers listed above are for the 2022 model year, because the EPA doesn't have all the numbers for 2023 yet.) The Kia Sorento Hybrid.

☆ I'm a UPS driver. I'm paid well and like the solitude, but management still makes me want to quit most days.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Jenny Powers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Insider spoke to a longtime UPS driver about their job. The driver said the job has its perks, like solitude, pay, and sometimes scenic routes. As a UPS delivery driver for many years, I've experienced everything from the good and the bad to the downright ugly. If they accept and they already have a dedicated route, then their route opens up and bids are taken on that route. Are you a UPS driver with an interesting story?

☆ How Microsoft can double its ad business to $20 billion
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

As the ad industry braces itself for what's sure to be a challenging 2023, we're taking a look at what Microsoft will need to do to achieve its ambitious goal of doubling its advertising business to $20 billion. Microsoft plans to grow its advertising business to $20 billion. In an interview with Insider, Microsoft Ads chief Rob Wilk shared plans to double the size of the company's ad business. Were Microsoft to reach $20 billion in ad revenue, it would overtake Chinese tech and media giant Tencent to become the sixth-largest digital ad seller worldwide, based on Insider Intelligence's estimates. Gyasi Calhoun, a front-end software engineer and developer at Twilio, said there's perks to the job, but that the industry can be stressful.

☆ Review: I drove the $2.1 million Rimac Nevera electric supercar. It felt like piloting an ultra-luxury rocket.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The $2.1 million electric supercar Rimac Nevera has 1,914 horsepower and 1,741 pound-feet of torque. But the Rimac Nevera taught me there's still a lot of that to be done on Earth. Alanis KingThe Nevera is a $2.1 million electric supercar from Rimac, a Croatian carmaker founded in 2009 by the now 34-year-old Mate Rimac. Rimac AutomobiliThe Nevera has four electric motors — one for each wheel — that, combined, make 1,914 horsepower and 1,741 pound-feet of torque. "The car will step out a little," they said, referring to the slide a car's wheels do when they begin to lose traction.

☆ New: Alanis King Guesses this Roofless Car
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNew: Alanis King Guesses this Roofless CarAlanis King does her best at guessing a mystery car whose horn happens to sound a bit like a train...

☆ New: Jay Tries to Stump Alanis King
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNew: Jay Tries to Stump Alanis King"No, that'd be wrong." Alanis King uses her best context clues out on the road to guess what car Jay is driving.

☆ Review: Driving the $360,000 Bentley Continental GT Speed is the closest I'll ever get to heaven on Earth
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The Bentley Continental GT Speed. The Bentley Continental GT Speed. The Bentley Continental GT Speed. The Bentley Continental GT Speed. The Bentley Continental GT Speed.

☆ Review: The $23,000 Hyundai Venue Denim compact SUV is an absolute steal for the price
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-09 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

But when a 2021 Hyundai Venue Denim recently showed up at my door for a two-week test drive, I realized maybe the Denim wasn't the ugly one. The Hyundai Venue Denim. Hyundai Venue Denim ($22,050): adds LED headlights as well as "Denim" appearance package with blue body, white roof, and blue interior. Blue, blue, blue. The Hyundai Venue Denim.

☆ The $107,000 Lexus LC500 is the best-kept secret on the car market
▼ + stars: | 2020-08-03 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Alanis KingThe Lexus LC500. Alanis KingThe Lexus LC500. Alanis KingThe Lexus LC500. Alanis KingThe Lexus LC500. Alanis KingThe Lexus LC500.

☆ What it's like to take delivery of the historic mid-engine Chevy Corvette during a pandemic
▼ + stars: | 2020-04-01 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

As the US now claims the world's largest coronavirus outbreak, passing China and Italy on March 26, novelty "museum deliveries" of the new mid-engine Chevy Corvette continue. The $995 optional delivery is done at the Corvette Museum in Kentucky, where buyers get a guided tour and their car put on display, rather than just picking it up at a dealership. The National Corvette Museum. But the museum stayed open to private visitors, like the customers picking up the new C8 Corvette through GM's "R8C" delivery option. Now, they're back home, while the coronavirus rages on — just like the Corvette deliveries.

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