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James O'Neil

About James O'Neil

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days. Cars of choice: Toyota Corolla (any year) or 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.

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Land Rover
Why Land Rover's Days Are Numbered

Land Rover introduced the world to luxury SUVs, but hasn't kept up with the competition and its electric future doesn't look bright either.

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Toyota Hilux
Toyota's Hydrogen Ambitions Take Shape In The Form Of The Hilux FCEV Prototype

Toyota has a prototype for what may be the world's first hydrogen-powered pickup truck.

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Toyota's 745-mile Solid-state Batteries: Everything We Know So Far

The breakthrough announcement about the solid-state battery put Toyota back on the map, and here's what you need about it.

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2025 Aston Martin Vanquish PHEV: Everything We Know So Far

If Aston Martin's revival of the Vanquish hybrid isn't cancelled, the upcoming coupe will be a thrilling work of art.

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This New Technology Could Eliminate EV Battery Range Degradation In Cold Weather

A change in battery chemistry could end the problem of poor performance in the cold.

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How Toyota's 745-mile Solid-state Battery Has Set The Benchmark For Other EVs

Toyota has announced what could be the end of long charging times and short driving ranges.

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Why The GM EV1 Should Make A Comeback

It's one of GM's most legendary acts of self-sabotage, and the love for it never went away.

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America vs The World: The Solid-State Battery Race Is On

Solid-state batteries are the next big thing in EVs, but it looks like America isn't as fast-paced as other countries in developing it.

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Tesla Cybertruck
Why The Tesla Cybertruck Is Better Than The Ford F-150 Lightning

The F-150 Lightning is the truck everyone wants, but the Cybertruck is what people just might need.

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With The 745-mile Solid-state Battery, Toyota Just Became A Force To Reckon With

Toyota has just made a dazzling leap back into EVs after a long absence and it just became a threat to all other EVmakers out there.

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The Ineos Grenadier Demonstrator FCEV Is Proof That Hydrogen-powered Vehicles Are Exciting

Ineos Automotive has announced a hydrogen-powered 4x4 inspired by the classic Land Rover Defender.

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BMW
BMW To Offer Hydrogen Fuel-cell Power As A 'No Cost Option' On Its EVs

The EU is going all-in on hydrogen, and BMW is ready for it by offering HFCVs as an alternate option to BEVs at no extra cost.

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Brace Yourselves For A Hydrogen-Powered Rolls-Royce

Are cars with electric fuel cells about to roll out of Goodwood?

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The Piëch GT Is A Secret Treasure Waiting To Be Unearthed

The Piëch GT is one of the many electric sports cars that will arrive soon, but there are a lot of things that make it stand out from the rest.

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Here's What Made The Koenigsegg Gemera So Special

The Koenigsegg Gemera is a supercar you could actually road trip in!

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Why Fisker Won't Fail This Time

The legendary car designer's second attempt at owning his own company will succeed where his first failed.

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Are Hydrogen Cars The Need Of The Hour?

The world is moving towards BEV, but many companies are working towards hydrogen tech as well. Is hydrogen the fuel we need today?

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Why Lincoln's Days Are Numbered

Lincoln is the last big brand without an EV, which threatens to take the brand from prestige to outdated and extinct.

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Why The Honda CR-V Hydrogen Is An Important Product For "GM"

What does General Motors stand to get out of Honda's latest hydrogen crossover?

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Is It Time Toyota Reconsiders Its Stance On Hydrogen?

Toyota is currently leading the hydrogen car market. Will it pay off, or will hydrogen never catch on?

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