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☆ Vietnam's EV maker VinFast recalls nearly 2,800 units domestically
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Reuters Staff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

FILE PHOTO: A VinFast VF 8 model is seen during a car delivery ceremony at the VinFast car factory in Haiphong province, Vietnam, September 10, 2022. REUTERS/Thinh NguyenHANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast is recalling 2,781 of its sports utility model VF8 sold in the domestic market to check and replace the bolt connecting the front brake caliper to the knuckle, the company said on Saturday. VinFast, which began operations in 2019, is gearing up to expand in the United States where it hopes to compete with legacy automakers. The company delivered over 4,000 EVs to customers domestically in December, more than half of which were the sports utility VF8 model. VinFast said it has not recorded any breakdowns or complaints from customers about the loosen bolt that may cause trouble to the brake.

☆ Kia's new electric SUV is the stylish, super-quick competitor of Elon Musk's nightmares — but it has one big downside
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The 2023 EV6 GT Kia lent me came out to roughly $63,000, including a destination fee. The 2023 Kia EV6 GT. The 2023 Kia EV6 GT. The 2023 Kia EV6 GT. Our impressionsThe 2023 Kia EV6 GT is a unique, adrenaline-inducing ball of energy that makes you feel outrageously cool while behind the wheel.

☆ Electric cars need less service — but they could cost you more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Electric cars require different service and maintenance than gas-powered ones. They also wonder what it means to service and maintain these vehicles — and how much that will cost them. Tesla even advertises its vehicles as "eliminating the need for service." EV tires are different than those for a gas-powered vehicle. What it means for car dealersAs a result of these shifts, dealers are assessing just how much of an impact that potentially less vehicle service will have on their bottom lines.

☆ Jeep reveals its most expensive Wrangler SUV ever, topping $115,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CHICAGO – Jeep on Thursday revealed its most expensive Wrangler SUV ever, topping more than $115,000. The limited-edition vehicle is the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary with heavy-duty off-road parts customization from upfitter American Expedition Vehicles. Only 150 of the AEV SUVs will be produced as part of a broader 20th Anniversary collection of Wrangler's popular Rubicon model. The 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary vehicle, without the extra off-roading capability, starts at $94,485. A plug-in hybrid electric version of the 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicon SUV starts at $71,380.

☆ Toyota unveils new Grand Highlander, expanding hybrid crossover lineup
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article 7203.T-JP Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT2024 Toyota Grand Highlander ToyotaCHICAGO — Toyota Motor is expanding its segment-leading, three-row crossover lineup with the new 2024 Grand Highlander, including two gas-powered hybrid offerings. The automaker revealed the vehicle as a bigger sibling to the Toyota Highlander midsize SUV/crossover on Wednesday night. The Grand Highlander adds to the growing three-row midsize crossover segment in the U.S., which has expanded from 12 nameplates in 2018 to 16 vehicles for 2023, including the Grand Highlander, Edmunds reports. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander ToyotaThe Grand Highlander was revealed in connection to this week's Chicago Auto Show. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander ToyotaToyota says the Grand Highlander will offer a suite of active safety and convenience features as well as 13 cupholders and seven USB-C charge ports across the vehicle's three rows.

☆ One of the best Tesla alternatives just became an even bigger thorn in Elon Musk's side
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The base 2024 Polestar 2 gets 300 miles of range and 299 horsepower. With longer range, enhanced performance, and updated looks, the sporty electric sedan has become an even fiercer competitor to Tesla's popular Model 3. PolestarThe refreshed Polestar 2 gets an upgraded battery pack that boosts range to an estimated 300 miles for the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version. The base, $44,000 Model 3 is rated for 272 miles of range, while the longest-range version gets 338 miles on a full charge. PolestarNew, more powerful motors mean the single-motor Polestar 2 now makes 299 horsepower (up from 231) and hits 60 mph in 5.9 seconds.

☆ I've tested 15 electric cars — these 6 blew me away with game-changing features
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tesla's Model Y is incredibly easy to charge, while Pininfarina's Battista packs mind-bending acceleration. The Tesla Model Y's Supercharging abilityThe Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderTeslas are known for a lot of things — their minimalist interiors, their sporty performance, and, for better or worse, their boisterous mastermind, Elon Musk. But the one part of testing a Tesla Model Y that stuck with me more than any of that was Supercharging. The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderOnce you have a payment method set, Supercharging is as simple as pulling up to an available stall and plugging in. The Polestar 2's screensThe 2022 Polestar 2.

☆ We got an early ride in Chevy's first electrified Corvette — a shockingly quick, $104,295 beast called the E-Ray
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

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☆ GM reveals new Chevy Corvette E-Ray hybrid sports car, starting at over $104,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article GM Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid sports car GMDETROIT – General Motors' first-ever "electrified" Corvette will be available later this year starting at more than $104,000, the automaker said Tuesday. 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid sports car GMThe E-Ray is expected to be the only hybrid in GM's lineup when it arrives in dealer showrooms. The hybrid system was specifically designed for the eighth-generation Corvette, according to Harlan Charles, Chevrolet Corvette product marketing manager. GM decided on a hybrid Corvette instead of a PHEV because it offered better overall performance for the car. 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid sports car GM"The mission of this vehicle was performance, performance, performance," said Mike Kociba, lead Corvette development engineer.

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Apple, Tesla, Netflix, Roku, Disney, Exxon & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Here are the Thursday's biggest calls Wall Street: Credit Suisse upgrades AECOM to outperform from neutral Credit Suisse said the company is a key beneficiary of infrastructure stimulus. UBS reiterates Apple as buy UBS said it's sticking with its buy rating on the stock but is concerned about App Store revenue declines. Credit Suisse upgrades Boeing to neutral from underperform Credit Suisse said in its upgrade of Boeing that it sees "stronger aircraft deliveries." RBC names Meta a top 2023 pick RBC said it sees "multiple expansion" on the horizon for Meta shares. " Rosenblatt reiterates Disney as buy Rosenblatt said activist investor Nelson Peltz's push for a Disney board seat could help shares.

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☆ 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.

☆ Here are some of Credit Suisse's top stock picks heading into 2023
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Credit Suisse has refreshed its list of top U.S. stock picks. Microsoft is among Credit Suisse's "top of the crop" ideas, along with Discover Financial and Motorola Solutions . Here are 10 of Credit Suisse's top picks: Microsoft is a recurring "top of the crop" pick, chosen by Credit Suisse analysts for its potential to "disproportionately benefit" from the accelerated shift from infrastructure and platform layers to cloud-first roadmaps. Among the newcomers, Ross Stores is one of Credit Suisse's top picks among discount retailers. Credit Suisse's price target is about 4% from Tuesday's closing price.

☆ Ford F-150 Lightning named MotorTrend Truck of the Year, the second electric pickup in a row
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Ford F-150 Lightning was named MotorTrend’s 2023 Truck of the Year on Tuesday, making it the second electric pickup in a row to win that award. MotorTrend’s panel of judges lauded the F-150 Lightning as “the best-riding, best-handling, and best-driving F-150 yet.” Unlike other versions of the F-150, the Lightning has independent rear suspension instead of a solid axle connecting the back wheels. It’s also another sign that electric power is making its mark among America’s most popular type of vehicle. The Ford F-150 Lightning has a large storage area under the hood instead of a gas engine. The F-150 Lightning was a unanimous winner among the MotorTrend’s seven jurists.

☆ The $113,000 Hummer EV is totally outrageous in every way — and that's what makes it such a good time
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The GMC Hummer EV is ridiculously large, astonishingly quick, and excessive in every way. GM lent me a Hummer EV Edition 1, which retails for around $113,000. First, the basicsThe 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1. The Hummer EV pickup launched in late 2021, and an SUV is on the way for 2023. What falls short: New Hummer, same problemsThe Hummer EV is wildly inefficient compared to its competitors, which is both unfortunate and on brand.

☆ These stocks are forming golden cross chart patterns to lead the S&P 500 higher
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A major rally could be ahead of some stocks that are forming "golden cross" patterns heading into the year-end. A golden cross chart pattern forms when the 50-day moving average climbs above the 200-day moving average. These names underperformed this year through the end of the third quarter, but they're outperforming the S & P 500 in the fourth quarter. However, it has since rebounded 28% in the fourth quarter, while the S & P 500 is up more than 10% in that time. The discount retailer is up 33% in the fourth quarter, when it was down 26% through the first three quarters this year.

☆ 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.

☆ I've driven all 3 electric pickup trucks on the market — here's why I'd buy the Rivian R1T over the F-150 Lightning or Hummer EV
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, and GMC Hummer EV are three very different takes on the electric truck. The Ford F-150 Lightning. But the Ford F-150 Lightning, GMC Hummer EV, and Rivian R1T couldn't be more different. F-150 LightningThe Ford F-150 Lightning. Rivian R1TThe Rivian R1T.

☆ Mercedes will unlock your $100,000 electric car's full power — for an extra $1,200 per year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mercedes-Benz will offer a $1,200-per-year "acceleration Increase" feature for some electric cars. Customers who pay the fee will unlock between 20% and 24% more power output from their electric Mercedes. The upgrade will also boost torque and shave up to one second off of a vehicle's zero-to-60-mph time, Mercedes says. Three-quarters of consumers aren't willing to pay a subscription fee for most car features, according to an April survey from Cox Automotive. Have a story about car subscription features that you'd like to share?

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Coinbase, Apple, Amazon, GM, Conagra, Pfizer & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Credit Suisse downgrades Hewlett Packard to neutral from outperform Credit Suisse said it sees too many macro headwinds for the stock. Credit Suisse names Ross a top pick Credit Suisse says the offprice retailer has the most "torque" to accelerate market share gains. "Strong 3Q updates from ROST /TJX reinforces our bullish thesis that Offpricers are quickly repositioning for accelerating market share and powerful EPS tailwinds as margins revert to pre-COVID levels starting in '23." Credit Suisse initiates Pfizer as outperform Credit Suisse said in its initiation of Pfizer that it likes the company's pipeline advances. " Credit Suisse initiates Eli Lilly as outperform Credit Suisse said in its initiation of Eli Lilly that it sees "upward revisions" from obesity sales.

☆ Wall Street loves this kind of retailer into a recession — another one just got an upgrade
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Off-price retailers are poised to outperform, and Ross Stores will be the leader, according to Credit Suisse. Off-price retailers pick up the extra items on the cheap to sell. Other off-price retailers include Nordstrom Rack and Macy 's Backstage. On Thursday, Ross Stores reported fiscal third-quarter earnings-per-share of $1.00 , versus a StreetAccount estimate of 81 cents. The boost was based on 2024 calendar-year EPS versus 2023 EPS.

The leaks were different from those that forced NASA to call off the first two Artemis launch attempts. As part of the Artemis program, NASA envisions regular missions to the moon to establish a base camp on the lunar surface before the agency eventually ventures to Mars. Martin added that each Artemis launch is expected to cost around $4.1 billion. If successful, Artemis I will be followed by a planned Artemis II test flight, tentatively scheduled for sometime in 2024. After that, NASA said the Artemis III flight will include the first woman and first person of color to land on the moon.

☆ I drove a $2 million electric car with 1,900 horsepower and saw the unimaginably fast future of supercars
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I drove the Pininfarina Battista, a new electric supercar that costs $2.2 million and up. The Pininfarina Battista. Tim Levin/InsiderThe $2.2 million, 1,900-horsepower electric supercar is mind-bendingly, frighteningly quick, promising to hit 62 mph from a standstill in less than two seconds. The Pininfarina Battista. The Pininfarina Battista.

☆ Inside the frightening, thrilling experience of driving the quickest car in the world, the $2 million Pininfarina Battista
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I tested the Pininfarina Battista, a dizzyingly quick electric supercar that costs $2.2 million and up. That's kind of what driving the Pininfarina Battista is like. The Pininfarina Battista. Tim Levin/InsiderThe $2.2 million, 1,900-horsepower electric supercar is mind-bendingly, frighteningly quick, recently claiming the world acceleration record for a street-legal car. The Pininfarina Battista.

☆ Tesla recalls 40,000 U.S. vehicles over potential loss of power steering assist
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling just over 40,000 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles that may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole. The Texas-based electric vehicle manufacturer has released an over-the-air software update to recalibrate the system after it began rolling out an update on Oct. 11 to better detectunexpected steering assist torque. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the crash risks. Separately, Tesla is recalling 53 2021 Model S exterior side rearview mirrors that were built for the European market that do not comply with U.S. "Rear Visibility" requirements. Tesla has issued 17 recall campaigns in 2022 covering 3.4 million vehicles.

☆ Nissan showed off a stunning vintage pickup truck powered by the electric Leaf
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Nissan showed off a stunning electric pickup truck with vintage looks. It's a 1987 Nissan Sunny pickup powered by parts from the brand's Leaf electric car. Nissan Sunny Leaf electric pickup truck. Nissan Sunny Leaf electric pickup truck. Nissan Sunny Leaf electric pickup truck.

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