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    GM Reverses All-In EV Strategy to Bring Back Plug-In Hybrids

    The volt's power is not the problem. I can spin the tires at 25mph. In fact, the drivetrain is really good. The problem is the rest of the car is typical GM crap.
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    GM Reverses All-In EV Strategy to Bring Back Plug-In Hybrids

    Please do the Silverado and don't remake the Volt.
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    Looking for Tech with lift to install a down pipe

    He's still a teen so he's always in a hurry. But I will give him your info and let him know he has to wait until you're ready. The location might be a problem, you're an hour 1 way, but I will let you two discuss. Thanks for responding!
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    Looking for Tech with lift to install a down pipe

    My son has a 2004 Volvo S60 R in great shape. He is looking to swap in a new downpipe. It's one piece and you can't get it off using Jack stands. Located in the Western Burbs and PM with any questions.
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    How Long Do EV Batteries Last? Longer Than You Might Think, Research Suggests

    The Bolts were known to catch on fire, not the Volts. I love our Volt power train and wish there were more vehicles designed that way. If RAM makes the EV truck with the range extender, it would be like a Volt. The rest of the Volt is typical GM crap though. We have 44k mile on our Volt, only...
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    📰 Auto News Manual Transmission Cars Gain Momentum in US Market

    Just bought the boy a 2004 Volvo S60R with the 6 speed manual. He's got it down now and driving it to high school. I drive it every once in a while to remind myself the old days.
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    First 300mph in the 1/8 mile

    Only took gas cars 130+ years...lol
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    📰 Auto News Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo...the names that go together with quality

    Ahh, JD Power. When you only look at the first 3 months of ownership.
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    $50K Budget, Lease Mid Size SUV?

    sorry read too fast
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    $50K Budget, Lease Mid Size SUV?

    https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/060a972a-5789-4388-a220-88cb1bdbc882/ If you go a little higher, this thing is loaded. https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/b4cf28e3-120e-4bc4-99fd-3665659f2e4b/
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    Suggestions - Turbo Back Exhaust Install

    My son has a Volvo S60R and is looking for someone to install a turbo back exhaust he got from IPD. IPD is a reputable aftermarket and Volvo replacement parts company. Any suggestions of a shop willing to install an aftermarket exhaust?
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    YouTube Rich Rebuilds Rivian road trip

    Plenty of charging stations. Needs to use Plugshare or ABRP. Most people with EV's dont road trip their vehicle either. One EV for around town, one for road trips. That's how we are. This forum gonna lose their shit over the next 5 years..lol
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    What will you buy when we hit the Power Ball group buy

    Purchase the rights to thechicagogarage and turn it into an EV enthusiast website.
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    📰 Auto News The first ever BMW performance M series EV is coming

    BMW is strong in the EV world and their range tests typically match the numbers they advertise. I just read they are looking to adopt the Tesla 4680 battery design so good things happening at BMW. https://electrek.co/2022/08/17/bmw-reportedly-adopt-tesla-4680-battery-format/