Electric Cars

unfortunately the only picture I could find of it so far, curious to see the rest of it. I always loved the A2. Did you see that EV resto mod of an original A2 the Audi interns did awhile back?

https://carbuzz.com/concept-audi-a2-e-tron-one-off-restomod/

Surprise! The Range Rover GT is a new, all-electric… grand tourer | Top Gear


or, if you need an electric SUV… :wink:

Those G class cars are horrible to drive.

They are like the old defender, people loved them, but they were so uncomfortable and terrible on the road.

At work we had a back to back dive of competitors cars and the G class was hated by everyone who drove it.

I really don’t understand why people still buy them

Polestar to exit US.

Nice while it lasted…

@FluffyData yep. We already discussed it a few weeks ago when the news broke.

Just as I was eyeing up a nice little EX30. Presumably that’ll be on the endangered list too. :man_shrugging:t2:

https://www.autoblog.com/news/volvos-cheapest-ev-is-leaving-the-u-s

@FluffyData Yep. Already announced it was pulled after 2026 model year.

Just get a used one and enjoy it! Depreciation on these things means amazing deals on used ones and the batteries are lasting way longer than expected. But having tested the EX30 I can say the Ioniq 6 in limited trim is much nicer inside and much more practical with faster range and charging. The EX30 feels rather cheap and plasticy in comparison. It’s fast as heck though.

Going on 4 years in our Polestar and it’s been the best car ownership experience I’ve ever experienced.

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A shame. Just as I was admiring the Polestar 4 parked right outside my house this afternoon too…

They are offering $25k off MSRP on the Polestar 4. Servicing will continue through Volvo. I actually have a few friends doubling down on Polestars and buying a second one.

These things are so cool looking:


Ford announced the name for its new affordable, smaller EV pickup truck. I’m really glad they are entering this product category and I think people will want this type of vehicle, but I could probably “Fathom” some better names :rofl:

Truck shaped car, with an open bed like a Baja. One commenter has it right I think, it’s a technology demonstrator or launch vehicle for the platform. Does not look off-roady.

Looks like it might be Maverick shape/size… I think the off-road comment is one I’ve seen a lot from replies, I have to say I’m not sure what the focus with being off-road cosplay ready is with folks? I just see all those lifted things as faux-verlanders. You don’t need that to go get groceries :rofl:

Remember when trucks were normal ride height and were actually cooler?



I had a contractor at the house this week, he drove a last gen Honda Ridgeline. Seemed to make sense to me. Easier to get heavy tools and supplies in and out of a bed that’s normal height.

Just my take, I’m not the target demo by any means. :man_shrugging: I’ve never bought a pickup but if I did I’d want it to be a little 2 door, 2 seat, low and fast… I think I just described a coupe …

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Or, get a Ford Bronco EV… anywhere but the US
:man_facepalming:

The late 80s S-10 / Sonoma is peak small-truck!


To the point about off-road capabilities, it isn’t all about looks, a few trips on over-used or under-maintained forest service roads a year will make one wish for more clearance. This being a budget vehicle, I suspect Ford is leaving that for the aftermarket to resolve…

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Some good reading:

If one never goes outside the urban environment its obvious they will only see the ‘cos-play’ pavement queens and assume that’s what all truck buyers intend. Everyone virtue-signals in some way. Nothing wrong with a truck-shaped car like a Ridgeline or this Fathom or Slate and for sure it meets the purposes of the guy or family that has to hit Home Depot once a month and absolutely they function well for contractors. But those aren’t really often or easily upgraded to off-road capability from what I see.

What you described was the original Ford SVT Lightning!

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Portland today, I was behind this laughable Ford Bronco Raptor that someone put even wider tires on. This guy could barely stay in his lane, could only take turns at 5MPH or he would hit curbs. This guy is going to hurt someone or himself in this thing on the way to the Cheesecake Factory. A friend told me that a lot of trails (for cars) here are width limited so this wouldn’t even fit.

Side note, I’m taking care of my friend’s EV converted 1966 Beetle for a few months. No power steering, no power brakes, still has a functional manual transmission… not for the casual driver, you really need to be paying attention at all times.




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