
Vineeth Joel Patel
Joel Patel has been covering all aspects of the automotive industry for four years as an editor and freelance writer for various websites. When it comes to cars, he enjoys covering the merger between technology and cars. In his spare time, Joel likes to watch baseball, work on his car, and try new foods
Articles
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While 2021 Car Sales Fell, EV Sales Skyrocketed
Mar 08, 2022 7:45 AM WST2021 was a tough year for automotive sales in the U.S., but the fourth quarter of 2021 saw a dramatic increase in the number of electric vehicles sold.
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Self-Driving Lobbying Group Drops ‘Self-Driving’ in New Name
Mar 07, 2022 4:30 PM WSTThe move is seen as a way to get away from the word self-driving and to distance itself from Tesla.
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Chevrolet Bolt EV, EUV Future in the Air With the Arrival of the Electric Silverado Pickup
Mar 07, 2022 7:30 AM WSTWith General Motors’ Orion Township facility set to become the automaker’s second electric pickup factory to build the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV, the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV’s future is up in the air.
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Electric Cars Overtake Diesels in Europe in 2021
Mar 01, 2022 3:00 PM WSTThis new data only focuses on all-electric vehicles and not electrified cars like hybrids and plug-in hybrids. It marks the first time battery-powered electric cars have outsold diesels in Europe.
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Porsche Introduces New Taycan Sport Turismo Models for European Market
Mar 01, 2022 7:15 AM WSTPorsche is only bringing the GTS Sport Turismo to the U.S., but consumers in Europe will be able to purchase the vehicle in Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S trims.
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IIHS Creates New Guidelines to Test Semi-Autonomous Driver-Assist Systems
Feb 28, 2022 7:00 AM WSTNot a single Level 2 semi-autonomous system available on the market today meets the institute’s new guidelines, but the IIHS hopes that automakers will use it to improve systems going forward.
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Chrysler’s Electric Plans Include Three SUVs, Electric Minivan
Feb 22, 2022 2:00 PM WSTHot on the heels of announcing that Chrysler will lead the electrification charge for Stellantis, Chrysler’s CEO has provided some more information on upcoming electric vehicles from the brand.
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Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Again, Report Claims to Early 2023
Feb 22, 2022 7:15 AM WSTThis isn’t the first delay and we certainly don’t think it will be the last, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised to share a roadmap for the electric truck soon.
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GM Finally Recognizes California’s Right to Set Emissions Standards
Feb 21, 2022 7:15 AM WSTThree years after General Motors backed Trump, the American automaker has changed its tune.
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Sony Announces New Mobility Division, Showcases Vision-S Prototype
Feb 15, 2022 4:00 PM WSTThe technology giant is looking to enter the automotive world with a new company that focuses on electric cars.