
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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Tesla Moving Its Headquarters to Texas, a State Where it Cannot Sell its Vehicles Directly to Customers
Nov 15, 2021 6:30 AM WSTThe CEO officially confirmed that the electric automaker would be moving its headquarters to Austin, Texas, but state laws prohibit the brand from selling vehicles in the state.
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Ford Spices Up 2022 Mustang With New Appearance Packages
Nov 14, 2021 3:00 PM WSTFord has introduced a new, blacked-out Stealth Edition package for EcoBoost-powered Mustangs and an updated California Special model for the GT.
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Report: Rivian Continued to Steal Secrets, Staff After Tesla Lawsuit
Nov 14, 2021 5:00 AM WSTDespite Tesla filing a lawsuit against Rivian in 2020, Tesla claims the automaker continued to steal trade secrets by poaching new recruits.
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Tesla Model 3, Model Y Get Price Increases
Nov 13, 2021 6:45 AM WSTBase versions of the all-electric vehicles go up by $2,000, while the range-topping Performance models are now $1,000 more expensive than before.
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Crash Avoidance Features Benefit Teen Drivers the Most
Oct 27, 2021 8:00 AM WSTDrivers under the age of 25 years old have lower frequencies of collisions and property damage liability claims when driving vehicles with advanced crash-avoidance systems.
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The 2021 Electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S Review: An EV for the Masses
Oct 26, 2021 8:00 AM WSTThe Volkswagen ID.4 may be the automaker’s first real attempt at an electric vehicle, but it might be its best product currently on sale and it matches the needs of nearly every EV shopper on the market.
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Toyota, Honda Voice Opposition to Proposed Tax Credit Bill
Oct 25, 2021 4:00 PM WSTThe proposed bill gives massive incentives to shoppers that purchase a union-made electric car that’s assembled in the United States, leaving brands like Toyota, Honda, and Tesla out of the mix.
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Lucid Air Gets An EPA Estimated 520 Miles of Range
Oct 25, 2021 7:15 AM WSTThe Lucid Air Dream Edition R comes with a 113-kWh battery pack that beats the Tesla Model S sedan’s range by over 100 miles.
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Volkswagen ID Life Concept is a Peek at an Affordable City Electric Car
Oct 19, 2021 4:45 PM WSTThe latest concept electric car from Volkswagen provides a preview of what will become the brand’s most affordable and smallest EV.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB’s European Debut Previews U.S. Arrival
Oct 19, 2021 7:15 AM WSTFollowing the all-electric EQB’s official debut earlier this April, Mercedes brought the European model to the Munich auto show and dropped some information on the upcoming U.S. model.