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Many pixels and words have been spent on The Watt Car on both the blog and podcast about the insufficiency of current BEV trucks for most users’ needs. Up until now, there has not been a…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
In a recent episode of The Watt Car Podcast, I commented on the news that the next-generation Dodge Charger/Challenger would not necessarily spell the end of internal combustion for Stellantis’ bad-boy…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
In episode 143 of The Watt Car EV Podcast, I made the comment that I thought the HD truck segment would probably be the last to fully electrify. I truly believe that. Simply put, there are specific constraints, limitations…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Is the shine gone from EVs? From Ford and Chevy cutting EV truck production, to Tesla’s disappointing third quarter profits and tempering Cybertruck expectations, Hertz suffering from its electric investment, and…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Australian automotive news outlet drive.com.au recently posted a story confirming that the next-generation Nissan Armada (now that the Titan has been officially discontinued) will go from a naturally aspirated V8 to a…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
On this week’s podcast, we dive into the Big Three (Stellantis, General Motors, and Ford) and their most recent clash with the UAW (United Automobile Workers). We rewind the clock to 2008, then fast forward to…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Kia adds three to its now-quintuplet of EVs, and we can’t help but toss in our $0.02. We also revisit a topic from last week by comparing the Corvette E-Ray to something Aston Martin’s leadership recently said, then…
BY PHIL ROYLE
On this week’s podcast, we have a few words for car dealerships and their place in the future — and none of those words are good. We also talk about the Hyundai Group adopting NACS in the U.S., EV rebates…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Battles heat up in the EV world. In the SUV market, Tesla raises (or perhaps lowers) the bar with a less expensive RWD Model Y, while Honda unveils its competitively equipped Prologue. In the pickup arena…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Everyone will remember the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” with Goldilocks trying the three bowls of porridge, and then the three beds. For a while, it seemed the F-150 Lightning was stuck in the category…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
For EVs to succeed, there needs to be ambition, commitment, and consistency — so says a European Ford exec. Could a lack of consistency by the British (and American) government cause an early undoing…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, we speak to Victor Atlasman, Director of Product and Strategy at Nxu, an Arizona-based company looking to build the next generation of electrification, including battery cells, packs, and megawatt+ charging…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Chinese cars are hiding in plain sight through the likes of Lotus, which recently unveiled its Emeya “Hyper-GT.” With more than 900 hp on tap, this Lotus will be a thriller. Not to be outdone, Porsche is rumored…
BY PHIL ROYLE
I’m an EV owner and enthusiast. But I’m also a rationalist and pragmatist. Except for suburban weekend warriors in the Sun Belt, EV trucks aren’t ready for primetime, or to do hardcore “truck stuff”…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The Tesla Model S Plaid shocked the automotive universe when it was first introduced in late 2021. With over 1,000 horsepower, and a 0-60 time of around 2 seconds, its level of performance was unprecedented…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
It wasn’t long ago that Lamborghini unveiled the Lanzador, its debut EV concept, and the world took notice – but it took notice for many of the wrong reasons. The fact was, the renowned Italian exotic automobile maker…
BY PHIL ROYLE
EVs generate more power than ICE, but are EVs capable of generating as much emotion? Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann seems to think so. But what do WE think? On this episode of the podcast, we dive deep…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Every vehicle I’ve ever owned has been carefully acquired. While none have been particularly collectable, all have piqued my car-nut interest. From a Pontiac Fiero to an NA Mazda Miata, FC RX-7, XJ Jeep Cherokee…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The original Volkswagen Golf (or Rabbit, if you lived in the U.S.) GTI was the genesis of the term “hot hatch,” a performance variant of an otherwise unremarkable quotidian automotive appliance. Dozens of competitors…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The Tesla Model 3 has received its first comprehensive update since its introduction in late 2017, although numerous running changes have been made since its introduction. A critical and symbolic milestone…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
