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Ford Revises Dealer EV Requirements

The Truth About Cars

In what could be a tacit admission the transition to electric vehicles is going approximately as smoothly as a Michigan secondary road, it is being reported that suits at the Blue Oval are rolling back some of the requirements demanded of dealers in order to shill EVs to customers. Of course, our readers in the B&B know the difference.

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Opinion: Tesla Needs to Behave Better

The Truth About Cars

I could write a screed like this just about every week -- it seems like we're constantly hearing about Tesla or one of Elon Musk's other companies cutting corners when it comes to safety, presumably in order to keep the stock price juiced. Having worked in the dealer world, admittedly over 15 years ago, I can say this is probably true.

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VW Adds Basecamp Accessories to Atlas Cross Sport

The Truth About Cars

As consumers and dealers continue to seek SUVs with rugged appearance characteristics, we will continue to offer accessory options that allow them to further personalize their Volkswagen SUV,” said Petar Danilovic, Senior Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy at Volkswagen of America. “It

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

Green Car Congress

Arriving in spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country, with the option for fleet customers to access Ford’s complete ecosystem of connected data and telematics services via Ford Commercial Solutions. America’s No.

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Fiat Introduces 600e Across the Pond

The Truth About Cars

It can hoover electrons from fast chargers belting out juice up at rates up to 100kW, meaning it should be possible to replenish the battery in about half an hour. Just the 500X holds a candle for the brand these days, though official sales stats show dealers managed to dig up three 500L and a lone 500 model to sell so far this year.

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How to protect your electric vehicle in summer season

Electric Vehicles India

Summer season is all around and we are looking always to drink something cool and fruit juices, cold drinks etc., If you are an EV manufacturer or EV Dealer or EV Supporter who want to share news related to electric vehicles on our website, please send an email to crm@electricvehicles.in. are to our rescues.

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2024 RHD AUSEV F150 Lightning Review

Baua Electric

Fill it to the brim with cargo or tow your 3.5-tonne tonne caravan and energy efficiency is likely to be punished at least as much as it would with a petrol or diesel equivalent.

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