Sounds like Ford and others didn’t just bet big on EVs but bet big that Tesla would keep their prices where they have been for most of the past 3 years. Tesla is really putting the hurt on these guys. Read more
“This won’t be my last contribution to Jalopnik — you should hear a little more from me next week — but my time here is coming to an end.” Read more
Heard that Ford slashed Mach-E prices/was giving good incentives and that dealers had unmoving inventory that they were keen to move. Looked at my local dealer website and saw they have 6-8 Mach-E. 3 were GT models for 67-70k and the rest didn’t reach below 45k. I laughed and noped so hard I didn’t even look at… Read more
It’s pretty clear why Ford split-off the EV division as a separate company.
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Congratulations on getting out of here! Read more
I think what we need is Squad, the devs behind Kerbal Space Program, and Codemasters to collaborate and make a new Grid with custom car builds. It could be the perfect blend of sim-ish racing, owning a club where you build your own cars (maybe a little less technical than KSP), a tight, focused campaign with no open… Read more
You could do that to an extent in Supercar Street Challenge. I rented it once and don’t remember anything else about it other than the create-a-car mode and the Saleen branding everywhere.
I love how “branding” is always the problem. They’re just not “connecting” with customers. They need to “refocus” to drive “emotional engagement.” Read more
Every time I see something about SUVs “not being big enough”, I’m always reminded of the Grand Theft Auto III commercial Maibatsu Monstrosity. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that this mindset has been going on for more than 20 years. As the commercial so aptly puts it: “Mine is Bigger!”
I feel like all the electric options are too big, lol. I don’t think anything’s as small as the hatchback I have now. But I’m an American that lives in a city *scary hands*, so I know don’t matter to the industry.
The Bolt’s the closest I think, but even that’s nearly a foot longer. Read more
There’s never been a more expensive time to drive a new car, never been a cheaper time to pretend you’re driving a new car. Read more
One thing to remember though. These DD (Direct-Drive) wheels can have A LOT of torque, and as such, just clamping one to your desk is not going to be a good time. Something like a Playseat Trophy is your best bet. (Looks over shoulder at Playseat Trophy with Logitech Pro DD wheel and pedals attached). Read more