> The big reason for this 53-day average supply comes down to one thing: EVs. According to the outlet, those vehicles have a 103-day supply. That makes it the only segment other than ultra-luxury and high-end luxury to have supplies on the other side of 100 days.

Obviously looks are subjective, but the Bolt is not a piece of crap. Main downside is the slow fast charging, but you explicitly say you don’t need to take it anywhere, so really it would be perfect for you. After the tax credit you can get one for just $21k brand new, and Chevy will even pay to install a 240v outlet…

The sub is sealed from the outside.  They literally can't open it from the inside.

> Ultimately, the tow company had some sympathy: WPLG says that they offered to waive the fees, and assist the man’s widow in selling the vehicles

I’m the target audience for this. I gave up my manual for an EV, and the manual transmission is probably the only thing I miss (we have my spouse’s ICE car for long trips).

I previously had a used 2016 Fiat 500e, absolutely loved that car. If Fiat had committed to bringing the new 500 to America before I bought my Bolt EUV last year, I would have probably kept my Fiat and waited for the new one.

So, I would have been the perfect buyer for this car, but I worry it is going to fail because…

Apparently Ars Technica got the one good car in the fleet, although I still wouldn’t call their review glowing.

Ford is basically just printing money with this. Relatively cheap to build, but almost $60k MSRP. It looks great and hits that sweet spot of being special, but not so expensive that it is out of budget on a 72 month loan.  

They don’t seem to understand that we want seamless integration with what we already do on our phones. Even if it is exactly an easy to use as the phone, it still won’t be good enough, because my podcast is on my phone and I want to be able to pick up where I left off.

When actions like his are deemed legal, it is a clear indication that the law is wrong.  Stand your ground is an awful law.

Not only should more regulations be put in place and more inspectors hired, but the cost of doing so should be paid for entirely from the freight rail industry.

Yep, my Bolt EUV sounds like a spaceship, it's especially noticable if I pull into my garage with the windows down.

Part of their issues with titles is how they handle the 7 day return window (at least from my experience in NC). They have you sign all the documents to buy the car, collect the money from you, and make sure you have the car covered on your insurance policy. Then you drive off with the car, but they don’t turn the…

All of Ford's cars in the US!  Their cars were generally well received and losing them really hurt when we had the pandemic car shortage.  It would have been great to have a few more models with reasonable price tags. 

Carvana screwed up and accidentally tried to charge me twice, but it was still a better experience than at a dealership.  At least they didn't charge me for window tinting and nitrogen tire fill.

I hope VW brings the camper version to the US.  Even if they don't, you know they'll be aftermarket conversations available, but I'd love a pop up camper version of the buzz with full factory warranty.

I think battery electric cars are the way to go, but for planes they should be looking at hydrogen fuel cells.

Starting in 2023, you’ll be able to buy a base model Chevy Bolt EV, with 250+ mile range for $18,100 after federal tax credit (before destination and tax). The era of the affordable EV is upon us.

Fixing US pedestrian protection laws would go a long way in helping this. Giant raised hoods in US trucks/SUVs make people feel powerful but are horrible for pedestrians.  Just adapting the EU’s pedestrian protection standards would change the shape of the giant US truck and probably knock down sales a bunch.

I read that as carbon buildup, perhaps in the exhaust system.