The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 16, 2023

There are fewer cheap new cars on the market than ever, it seems, and the picture looks worse with the death of the Mitsubishi Mirage. These are usually not good cars -- I drove a rented Nissan Versa to upstate New York and back last summer and was quite happy to give the keys back -- but some people can only afford cheap cars.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

Mitsubishi is reportedly discontinuing the Mirage by 2025. With so much of the market swapping to electrified products and/or dumping small cars in favor of larger vehicles boasting juicer returns for the manufacturer, Mitsubishi’s decision to ditch its infamous econobox is a predictable one.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The EV newcomer is largely unheard of but arrived with an affordable bang in the form of the Atto 3. There have been hiccups with deliveries and certification (among other issues), but the Atto 3 has set a new benchmark at the circa-$50K price point that is lean for talent. Biggest EV surprise of 2022. Biggest EV surprise of 2022.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Aston Martin Valkyrie – engineered by F1 genius Adrian Newey and with the help of the Red Bull team, the new pinnacle of AM performance promises plenty. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

We’ll also see some new brands landing in Australia throughout 2023, adding to the myriad offerings. It won’t be cheap, but Audi’s e-Tron GT and its more potent RS e-Tron GT sibling promise big performance. But given the early appeal of the Atto 3, the Dolphin could provide an affordable EV surprise for 2023. BYD Dolphin.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

From A to V, here are all the new electric cars you can expect on Australian roads this year. Audi Q4 e-Tron Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro The Q4 e-Tron is set to become the most affordable EV for the luxury brand, with the 210kW/545Nm rear-wheel drive 45 model priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs. Polestar 4 Polestar 4.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Cheap to run but expensive to buy, they offer theprospect of low or zero carbon emissions, but manufacturers won’t sell themunless motorists want to buy them – and motorists won’t buy unless the priceis right and there are enough places to charge the batteries. Lamps are going out (but only one resident.

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