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Can US Auto Industry Survive Global EV Shift?

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0000

If you think striking automotive design or EVs have to be expensive, think again. Here in the US, many EVs, like Dodge’s Charger Daytona, are targeted toward upper-income buyers. But in some other parts of the world, EVs like the...

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What’s Ahead For Charger Daytona EV Development

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0000

Recently, the Sixpack gasoline version of Dodge’s Charger has been getting all the attention, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some exciting stuff ahead for the Daytona EV version as well. In fact, testing is well underway for what would...

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I Can’t Get My EV Motorcycle Locally Serviced Anymore

Bill Bortzfield — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0000

This week on EV Rider, something every motorcyclist who is considering an EV here in the U.S. needs to know. By now, I had hoped to make this video and post a 30,000-mile review of my 2020 Zero SR/F, but...

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2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Rips With 615 HP Of Smoothness

Dan Scanlan — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:53:13 +0000

Cadillac is the second oldest continuously operating car company in the U.S., founded in 1902 by Henry Leyland – three years after Buick. Within just a few years, Leyland’s car company had achieve many firsts, including the first electric starter in...

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EV Sales Hit Records In 50 Countries During Trump’s War

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0000

Here’s something ironic: President Donald Trump, who has historically favored fossil fuels over renewables and EVs, may actually end up accelerating EV adoption. The International Energy Agency has released an analysis of EV buying trends around the world since the...

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Dodge Charger Scat Pack EV: 1,800-Mile Road Trip Test

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0000

This week on EV Rider, I’m pulling out on my very first long-distance road trip, going from Jacksonville, FL, up to Delaware on I-95. I hope you’ll come along for the ride by watching the video at the top of...

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EV Swap: Mustang Mach-E To Charger Daytona

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:31:00 +0000

This week on EV Rider, after four years and 67,000 trouble-free miles, I’m saying goodbye to my Ford Mustang Mach-E, as I welcome a new to-me EV to my home stable. Post your ChargerDaytona or Mustang Mach-E questions or comments...

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GMC Sierra AT4 EV Goes The Distance

Dan Scanlan — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:53:08 +0000

Artist Diana Brewer’s 1952 GMC pickup truck, nicknamed Pa2unia, is a stunning shapely classic design with some handcrafted touches by her. But as we united this classic, artfully patinated 196-inch-long green pickup with its way bigger great-great grandson, one thing...

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Long-Term Review: ’22 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:31:00 +0000

This week on EV Rider we’ve got a video-only edition as we drive Porsche’s 2022 Taycan Cross Turismo 4 and talk with the owner about its strengths and weaknesses over the years. A big thanks goes to Josh Giebel for...

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New Android Auto With Improved Maps, Video To Debut

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:29:55 +0000

Google Maps, in-car video streaming and widgets are about to get a big overhaul in most EV brands. Google has announced a major Android Auto update is coming that will do a better job of seamlessly integrating your car’s screen....

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