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EDTA - Tesla Finally Drops Prices for Model 3 and Y with Standard Option, And the Internet Has Questions

EDTA - Tesla Finally Drops Prices for Model 3 and Y with Standard Option, And the Internet Has Questions

RANDI BENTIA 5–6 minutes The Tesla Model 3 Standard starts at $38,630 and Model Y Standard at $41,630. Tesla cut many premium features (rear touchscreen, ventilated seats, full vegan leather), but kept core systems like OTA updates and the main touchscreen. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor and PlusAI Recognized in TIME's 'Best Inventions 2025' for Autonomous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Hyundai Motor and PlusAI Recognized in TIME's 'Best Inventions 2025' for Autonomous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Hyundai Motor Company and PlusAI's autonomous XCIENT Fuel Cell Class 8 heavy-duty truck has been named one of TIME's 'Best Inventions of 2025'. For over two decades, TIME has published its annual Best Inventions list, spotlighting innovations that transform how we live, work and move. ... Continue reading

Farizon SV shortlisted for International Van of the Year

Farizon SV shortlisted for International Van of the Year

The all-new born-electric Farizon SV large van has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY) Award. ... Continue reading

Accident Reconstruction Expert - When and Why to Hire One

Accident Reconstruction Expert - When and Why to Hire One

Determining accident fault and liability can be challenging. In such cases, hiring an accident reconstruction expert can significantly influence the outcome of legal proceedings. ... Continue reading

Lucid Announces Q3 Production & Deliveries, Sets Date for Third Quarter 2025 Results

Lucid Announces Q3 Production & Deliveries, Sets Date for Third Quarter 2025 Results

NEWARK, Calif., Oct. 6, 2025 -- Lucid Group, Inc. , maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. ... Continue reading

Will Micro Cars Be The Next Big Thing?

Will Micro Cars Be The Next Big Thing?

Road trip through Northern Italy that took us through the regions of Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. All told, we drove 1374 km or, 852 miles. ... Continue reading

Comparison of Traditional Running Boards vs. Retractable Running Boards

Comparison of Traditional Running Boards vs. Retractable Running Boards

Trucks and SUVs keep getting taller, and a good step can make all the difference. The debate usually comes down to two choices: fixed boards or retractable, motorized steps. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup September 28-October 4, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup September 28-October 4, 2025

Here are important, relevant, Interesting and sometimes semi-secret stories you need to know—served up snappy, opinionated, and insider-sharp. These are expertly crafted, easy-to-understand news nuggets that cut through the noise and get right to what matters to you in the automotive world. ... Continue reading

Expert Toyota Reviews 1993-2026 Models

Expert Toyota Reviews 1993-2026 Models

Comprehensive list of all Toyota Reviews on TheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading

Ethanol-Gasoline Debate: Rauch vs. Lynch - Part 1 and Part 2

Ethanol-Gasoline Debate: Rauch vs. Lynch - Part 1 and Part 2

The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch recently had the opportunity to square off directly in an online debate with energy expert Michael Lynch. Lynch is president of consultancy firm STRATEGIC ENERGY AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH, he's former Chief Energy Economist at DRI-WEFA, and author of "The Peak OIl Scare and the Coming Oil Floo ... Continue reading

Cars, Congestion, and Collisions: Fort Lauderdale's Growing Accident Problem

Cars, Congestion, and Collisions: Fort Lauderdale's Growing Accident Problem

With many vehicles sharing compact space, small mistakes can quickly become roadway incidents. Busy junctions fill fast, sudden lane shifts surprise nearby motorists, and higher speeds leave little time to react when something changes ahead. ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid - Review by Mark Maynard

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid - Review by Mark Maynard

Cue the road trip for 578 miles on a tankful in the redesigned 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid The 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid is sold in three trim levels in front- or all-wheel drive. Starting prices range from around $40,000 to $50,000. ... Continue reading

Top Causes of Road Rage and How to Avoid It

Top Causes of Road Rage and How to Avoid It

Road rage. We all feel it. ... Continue reading

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