F-150 Lightning prices are coming down. Here’s why: Ford F-150 Lightning XLT While the much-celebrated Ford-150 Lightning technically qualifies for the Federal Government’s full $7500 electric-vehicle tax credit, the reality is that few buyers of the pickup truck actually see any of that money. The problem is, though the Lightning meets the Fed’s nation-of-origin and […]
Storefront Con Job: I was Setup for a Carjacking | The Daily Drive
Not all jacked cars are taken by force. I’ll never know how close I came to being a carjacking victim. I had been home for ten minutes before I realized what had happened. I had been set up for a carjacking, and the events leading up to the potential car theft were both absurd and […]
Favorite Car Ads: 1925 Ford Model T | The Daily Drive
1925 Ford Model T Brochure If you were watching TV back in 1971, you might have seen a McDonald’s commercial in which a slightly fatigued-looking customer is pleased to learn, after tendering a single dollar bill for his lunch, that he had change coming back to him. More Favorite Car Ads The cheapest car, ever? […]
Should I Lease My Electric Car? | The Daily Drive
Should I Lease My Electric Car? (2023 Chevrolet Blazer EV) By James M. Flammang If you’re ready to take the plunge into electric vehicles, one unavoidable decision has to be made: Do I want to own that EV after the last monthly payment, or should I lease it? More electric-vehicle news and reviews Should I […]
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 167: Surprising Redesigned Chevrolet Trax, Automotive Subscription Services | The Daily Drive
Should you buy, lease, or subscribe to, your next car? Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, youve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything thats going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, […]
Electric Vehicles that Qualify for the Federal Tax Credit | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV We finally know which electric vehicles qualify for up to $7500 in federal tax credits this year, and the list is surprisingly short. A function of the Inflation Reduction Act which was passed into law last August, the new tax credit policy proved to be good news for General Motors and […]
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 162: Lincoln Goes Chinese, EV Tax Credit Surprises, Cars.Com Afforadability Study | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty […]
Honda Extends Warranty for Starter System on Certain Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline Models | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
2022 Honda Passport This month, Honda announced that owners of 2019-2022 Passport, 2016-2022 Pilot, and 2020-2023 Ridgeline vehicles are receiving a complimentary 10-year warranty extension for parts related to their starter systems. More Honda news and reviews Honda Extends Warranty for Starter System These models are equipped with an idle stop/start feature that turns off […]
Vehicles Selling for the Most Over MSRP | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
2023 Jeep Wrangler If you’re old enough, and were paying attention, you may recall that certain automotive paint pigments were hard to come by in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake in Japan. The pigments were sourced from a single factory located near the Fukushima power plant, which also suffered damage as a result of […]
How Much Does it Cost to Charge an EV? | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
How much does it cost to charge an EV? Read on… How much does it cost to own an electric vehicle? Sadly, it’s too early to say. Variables including long-term maintenance costs—which should be very low—and resale value are still unknowns. But, there are some expenses we can estimate with a degree of precision, including […]