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TWC Movie Review: Planet of the Humans
Apr 28

Apr 28 TWC Movie Review: Planet of the Humans

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion

If you want a sure-fire way to start an argument among friends or family of differing political persuasions, there’s few quicker ways of tossing a grenade out of the bunker than mentioning the name Michael Moore….

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Electrifying McLaren: Hybrid Models By 2025, BEVs Likely To Follow
Apr 24

Apr 24 Electrifying McLaren: Hybrid Models By 2025, BEVs Likely To Follow

Phil Royle
electric, hybrid

McLaren is one of the most authentic sports car manufacturers in the world. For decades, the company has constructed breathtaking icons and wowed with unthinkable race cars, yet most recently, McLaren has also avoided electrification…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Electric Racing Series Formula E Finally Enters Virtual Racing Show
Apr 17

Apr 17 Electric Racing Series Formula E Finally Enters Virtual Racing Show

Brian Stark
electric

The coronavirus has affected pretty much every business, motorsports included. But racers are gonna race…

BY BRIAN STARK

Quarantine Dreaming: GM Ultium “UltiRod” Restomod Chassis
Apr 9

Apr 9 Quarantine Dreaming: GM Ultium “UltiRod” Restomod Chassis

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric

If you’re like most of the U.S. and a lot of the world right now, you’re under a strong recommendation – if not a civil order – to “shelter in place” or otherwise limit your interactions...

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Extreme E To Launch Off-Road Electric Race Series. What? You’ve Never Heard Of It?
Mar 27

Mar 27 Extreme E To Launch Off-Road Electric Race Series. What? You’ve Never Heard Of It?

Brian Stark
electric

Since the world came to a COVID-19 halt, all motorsports has turned green, in that all sanctioning bodies are hosting virtual racing, usually utilizing the iRacing platform…

BY BRIAN STARK

Stay Safe and Smart: A Message from The Watt Car
Mar 23

Mar 23 Stay Safe and Smart: A Message from The Watt Car

The Watt Car Staff
opinion

If you haven’t seen a lot of new posts on TheWattCar recently, we’ve had other things on our mind, likely as you and the rest of the world has…

BY THE WATT CAR STAFF

Tesla Model Y Deliveries Imminent: Time for Traditional Luxury Brands to Panic?
Mar 16

Mar 16 Tesla Model Y Deliveries Imminent: Time for Traditional Luxury Brands to Panic?

Edward A. Sanchez
electric, opinion

Those who put in reservations for a Tesla Model Y crossover are reportedly already receiving final deposit and delivery notifications…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Hunt for Tesla Cybertruck Factory: Could It Finally Break the Dealer Ban?
Mar 13

Mar 13 Hunt for Tesla Cybertruck Factory: Could It Finally Break the Dealer Ban?

Edward A. Sanchez
electric, opinion

This week, Elon Musk announced that the hunt was on for a location for a new Gigafactory for the upcoming Cybertruck and eventually Model Y production…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

GM Shows Its EV Future – 10 Models, Entry to Exotic, Should Tesla Worry?
Mar 11

Mar 11 GM Shows Its EV Future – 10 Models, Entry to Exotic, Should Tesla Worry?

Edward A. Sanchez
electric, opinion

For years, GM has talked up its commitment to electrification, and said, “Big things are coming.” This last week, the company finally put its money where its mouth is…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Polestar Precept Concept – Sustainable Full-Size Luxury
Mar 9

Mar 9 Polestar Precept Concept – Sustainable Full-Size Luxury

Edward A. Sanchez
electric

Until the Porsche Taycan hit the streets, the Tesla Model S essentially had the full-size luxury EV market to itself…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

The Gemera Hybrid, Explained by Christian von Koenigsegg
Mar 6

Mar 6 The Gemera Hybrid, Explained by Christian von Koenigsegg

Phil Royle
hybrid, plug-in

Sporting ridiculous prices, insane horsepower, and wild designs, Koenigsegg makes incredible (and ludicrously unachievable) supercars…

BY PHIL ROYLE

BMW i4 – Could This Be Tesla Model 3’s First Serious Competitor?
Mar 5

Mar 5 BMW i4 – Could This Be Tesla Model 3’s First Serious Competitor?

Edward A. Sanchez
electric, opinion

It seems whenever a new EV comes out, the term “Tesla Killer” is inevitably attached to it. My cynical digital journalism background thinks this is primarily because of search engine “optimization”…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Citroën Ami – Dystopian Future, or Urban Solution?
Mar 4

Mar 4 Citroën Ami – Dystopian Future, or Urban Solution?

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric

In the seeming race to make EVs fast, sexy, and upscale, with Tesla and Porsche at the forefront, other automakers are looking at other paths to electrification, including non-conventional vehicles…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

What If Motor Shows Disappeared? Here's Hyundai's Awkward Replacement
Mar 3

Mar 3 What If Motor Shows Disappeared? Here's Hyundai's Awkward Replacement

Phil Royle
electric, opinion

Since COVID-19, travel has been turned on its head, and in turn, so have conferences, conventions, and shows…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Cadillac Introduces CT5-V – Will Buyers Care?
Mar 2

Mar 2 Cadillac Introduces CT5-V – Will Buyers Care?

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion

Full disclosure: General Motors did not fly me out, wine and dine me, or otherwise persuade me to write nice things about its new Cadillac CT5-V sport sedan…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Chevrolet Introduces Menlo EV in China – Could It Succeed in the U.S.?
Feb 28

Feb 28 Chevrolet Introduces Menlo EV in China – Could It Succeed in the U.S.?

Edward A. Sanchez
electric, opinion

General Motors has lately made a lot of bold statements about its commitment to electrification, all the while currently only selling one fully electric vehicle in the U.S…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

ETCR to Launch Electric Racing Series, Hydrogen used for Power
Feb 26

Feb 26 ETCR to Launch Electric Racing Series, Hydrogen used for Power

Brian Stark
electric

It’s been two years since the ETCR electric racing series concept was launched at the Geneva International Motor Show, and now the series is back with another launch…

BY BRIAN STARK

First Take Comparison: Kia Niro EV vs. Tesla Model 3
Feb 24

Feb 24 First Take Comparison: Kia Niro EV vs. Tesla Model 3

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric

Some may scoff at the idea of cross-shopping a Kia Niro EV with a Tesla Model 3, but when TheWattCar had the opportunity to test a Niro EV…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

EVs Are Fundamentally Changing Jaguar's Dealership Philosophy
Feb 21

Feb 21 EVs Are Fundamentally Changing Jaguar's Dealership Philosophy

Phil Royle
electric

In December, Jaguar released a software update for its electric I-Pace SUV, essentially upping the range of its 90 kWh SUV to 292 miles (“essentially,” because this upgrade doesn’t actually impact the I-Pace’s official EPA rating)…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Volkswagen Announces New Golf GTD Diesel – Hypocrisy or Pragmatism?
Feb 19

Feb 19 Volkswagen Announces New Golf GTD Diesel – Hypocrisy or Pragmatism?

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion

Automakers around the world that offer diesel models, and especially in Europe, where the powertrain has historically enjoyed the highest popularity, are now under tight regulatory scrutiny for emissions compliance…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

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