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Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/04/25/the-2025-ram-1500-rho-may-not-be-a-trx-but-its-not-far-off/ The Ram 1500 TRX is gone for now, but the 2025 Ram RHO gets very close for a lot less money Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_66298eba26938b212c819d7a Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:32-04:00 The Ram 1500 TRX is gone for now, but the 2025 Ram RHO gets very close for a lot less money Stellantis Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/04/23/luminar-launches-production-for-volvo-next-gen-halo-lidar/ Luminar Launches Production For Volvo, Shows next-gen Halo lidar, Swiss Re Claims Safety Benefits Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_6627c73cc2f5f30449dcb535 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:00:41 -0400 2024-04-23T15:34:07-04:00 Luminar Launches Production For Volvo, Shows next-gen Halo lidar, Swiss Re Claims Safety Benefits Luminar Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/04/18/gm-launches-vehicle-to-home-charging-bundle-for-ultium-evs/ GM Energy is opening up orders for its vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging kits. The system will initially be compatible with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_661450ec6432ff292ca66a53 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2024-05-02T05:48:21-04:00 GM Energy is opening up orders for its vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging kits. The system will initially be compatible with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV General Motors Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/04/09/2025-4runner-rounds-out-toyotas-off-road-suv-lineup/ The debut of the 2025 4Runner completes Toyota's lineup of new body-on-frame off-roaders with turbo-4 and hybrid power and the new Trailhunter variant Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_66155a21c7b7f26877810154 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:30:22 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:46-04:00 The debut of the 2025 4Runner completes Toyota's lineup of new body-on-frame off-roaders with turbo-4 and hybrid power and the new Trailhunter variant Toyota Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/04/09/2024-ford-mustang-mach-e-gets-more-range-faster-charging/ Ford is finally releasing the 2024 Mustang Mach-E with improvements to range and charging speed along with a lithium iron phosphate standard range battery Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_6615567b2ac10874f01bc6f9 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:57:55 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:47-04:00 Ford is finally releasing the 2024 Mustang Mach-E with improvements to range and charging speed along with a lithium iron phosphate standard range battery Ford Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/04/09/refreshed-2025-acura-mdx-ditches-the-trackpad-for-touchscreen/ The 2025 Acura MDX gets some mild styling updates and retires the trackpad for a touchscreen to control the new Android infotainment system Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_66144f438387365d58ecc2fe Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:47-04:00 The 2025 Acura MDX gets some mild styling updates and retires the trackpad for a touchscreen to control the new Android infotainment system Acura Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/04/03/2024-chevrolet-silverado-ev-rst-to-start-at-96495-this-summer/ The Chevrolet Silverado EV First-Edition RST should finally arrive as the first consumer version of the electric pickup with a lower than anticipated price of $96,495 Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_660d752be176f70b3119ac6d Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:34:20 -0400 2024-04-04T03:57:42-04:00 The Chevrolet Silverado EV First-Edition RST should finally arrive as the first consumer version of the electric pickup with a lower than anticipated price of $96,495 Chevrolet Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/03/21/2024-ford-ranger-raptor/ Ford has rounded its Raptor desert high-performance lineup with the addition of a midsize Ranger pickup version. We've driven this Baja runner on dirt, rocks and jumps Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65f4e34038b2ae0cd749b880 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:51-04:00 Ford has rounded its Raptor desert high-performance lineup with the addition of a midsize Ranger pickup version. We've driven this Baja runner on dirt, rocks and jumps Sam Abuelsamid Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/03/19/first-drive-2024-ford-ranger-aims-to-take-on-class-leading-tacoma/ The 6th generation Ford Ranger is hitting dealerships soon to take on the Toyota Tacoma. It keeps the same overall size with a much improved interior and new tech Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65f3664438b2ae0cd7360540 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-03-20T04:08:59-04:00 The 6th generation Ford Ranger is hitting dealerships soon to take on the Toyota Tacoma. It keeps the same overall size with a much improved interior and new tech Sam Abuelsamid Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/03/14/first-drive-the-2024-lincoln-nautilus-with-a-non-distracting-display/ The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has been completely redesigned and features a 48-inch pillar-to-pillar display insided along with an optional hybrid powertrain. Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65ef1a0a619f8165261011c8 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-03-19T09:16:20-04:00 The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has been completely redesigned and features a 48-inch pillar-to-pillar display insided along with an optional hybrid powertrain. Sam Abuelsamid Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/03/08/the-chevrolet-blazer-ev-is-back-on-sale-with-a-lower-price/ One of most anticipated new EVs, the Chevrolet Blazer EV was launched then quickly pulled from sale to fix major software problems. It's now back with a lower price Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65eb3ad7fd13717b126a2e4e Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:40 -0500 2024-03-12T03:55:33-04:00 One of most anticipated new EVs, the Chevrolet Blazer EV was launched then quickly pulled from sale to fix major software problems. It's now back with a lower price Sam Abuelsamid Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/03/05/first-look-2024-dodge-charger-daytona-all-the-noise-no-emissions/ We’ve now had an early look at the electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona that goes on sale this summer in R/T and Scat Pack flavors with more to come later. Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65e1db6551a2970018db1702 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2024-03-06T02:43:56-05:00 We’ve now had an early look at the electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona that goes on sale this summer in R/T and Scat Pack flavors with more to come later. © 2024 Stellantis Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/02/29/ford-ev-drivers-can-now-use-tesla-superchargers/ Ford and Tesla are now pushing software updates to EVs and SuperChargers that will enable Mach-E and Lightning owners to fast charge using an adapter Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65de4ce31a81f0342aa27b72 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2024-03-04T12:05:39-05:00 Ford and Tesla are now pushing software updates to EVs and SuperChargers that will enable Mach-E and Lightning owners to fast charge using an adapter Ford Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/02/27/hydrogen-fuel-cell--plug-in-electric-honda-cr-v-arriving-in-fall-2024/ Honda's fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle for the US market is now a 29-mile plug-in hybrid CR-V with a fuel cell that extends the range to 270 miles Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65ddea5c7f86d0332b4c888f Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:02:51 -0500 2024-02-28T02:48:05-05:00 Honda's fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle for the US market is now a 29-mile plug-in hybrid CR-V with a fuel cell that extends the range to 270 miles jack@jackschroedercreative.com Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/02/22/2025-prologue-is-a-honda-suv-with-ultium-dna/ Honda is about to introduce its first purpose-built battery electric vehicle for North America, the Prologue, built by GM on its Ultium platform and we've driven it Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65d2235101da9c069964abf9 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2024-02-26T02:30:40-05:00 Honda is about to introduce its first purpose-built battery electric vehicle for North America, the Prologue, built by GM on its Ultium platform and we've driven it Sam Abuelsamid Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/02/14/gms-hands-free-super-cruise-expands-to-750k-miles/ General Motors is again expanding the domain of where its Super Cruise hands-free driver assist can work from 400K miles to 750K miles of roads across North America Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65cd37d1454d8558ae5eb645 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:41:05 -0500 2024-02-20T12:15:07-05:00 General Motors is again expanding the domain of where its Super Cruise hands-free driver assist can work from 400K miles to 750K miles of roads across North America General Motors Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/02/13/chrysler-aims-to-return-to-halcyon-days-with-new-ev-sedan-concept/ Chrysler is back in the bold concept vehicle business with a preview of the design look for its future electric models as shown by the new Halcyon concept Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65cac2a6594c4629c8a864fb Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2024-02-19T02:16:43-05:00 Chrysler is back in the bold concept vehicle business with a preview of the design look for its future electric models as shown by the new Halcyon concept © 2024 Stellantis Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/02/12/2025-chevrolet-equinox-ev-starts-at-35k-with-319-mile-range/ The launch pricing and range of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV has been announced with FWD models going from $35K to nearly $47K and driving range of 319 miles Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65ca3efeb37b0f32d49a44bf Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:58:10 -0500 2024-02-19T02:13:51-05:00 The launch pricing and range of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV has been announced with FWD models going from $35K to nearly $47K and driving range of 319 miles Chevrolet Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle 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Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65c6918e1c6ab80f55e73d1d Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:07:17 -0500 2024-02-19T02:04:39-05:00 It’s no secret that public EV charging in North America is currently a pretty miserable experience for everyone not driving a Tesla. Ionna Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/01/30/2025-mazda-cx-70-for-when-3-rows-is-too-much/ In 2023, the launch of the large 3-row CX-90 was a growth driver for Mazda and now the 2025 CX-70 applies the same formula to a midsize 2-row SUV Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_65b53b2693e7a82e0fd45783 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2024-02-20T12:15:07-05:00 In 2023, the launch of the large 3-row CX-90 was a growth driver for Mazda and now the 2025 CX-70 applies the same formula to a midsize 2-row SUV Mazda Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2024/01/09/robosense-launches-m3-long-range-lidar-sensor-at-ces-2024/ At CES 2024, it is introducing two new sensors including the longer-range M3 and the lower cost M2. Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_659b1d74e030c801a9948cea Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2024-02-14T18:51:20-05:00 At CES 2024, it is introducing two new sensors including the longer-range M3 and the lower cost M2. Robosense Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2023/11/14/redesigned-2025-toyota-camry-gets-some-prius-style-and-hybrid-only/ The Toyota Camry may no longer be the #1 seller, but it's still big and gets a Prius inspired styling refresh and new hybrid only powertrains for 2025 Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_6552bd2036a61f24bfdeeb0f Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:00:00 -0500 2024-02-20T12:15:06-05:00 The Toyota Camry may no longer be the #1 seller, but it's still big and gets a Prius inspired styling refresh and new hybrid only powertrains for 2025 Toyota Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2023/09/13/2024-gmc-acadia-goes-big-again/ For 2024, the redesigned GMC Acadia is reverting back to a full-size three-row crossover format with a 2.5-liter turbo four cylinder and available hands-off Super Cruise Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_64fcd074ecd8f56b9a420806 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:47 -0400 2024-02-20T12:15:07-05:00 For 2024, the redesigned GMC Acadia is reverting back to a full-size three-row crossover format with a 2.5-liter turbo four cylinder and available hands-off Super Cruise Sam Abuelsamid Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2023/08/16/lithium-iron-phosphate-set-to-be-the-next-big-thing-in-ev-batteries/ More companies are developing iron-based cathode lithium batteries in North America including Our Next Energy and Metri Chem that are almost matching nickel batteries Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_64dc14431648374b27cac674 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2024-02-20T12:15:07-05:00 More companies are developing iron-based cathode lithium batteries in North America including Our Next Energy and Metri Chem that are almost matching nickel batteries Our Next Energy Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business Autos standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/2017/04/01/2017-ford-focus-rs-hitting-the-sweet-spot-for-an-extra-spicy-hatch/ The 2017 Focus RS is the fastest, priciest and most advanced compact car ever from Ford Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor Sam Abuelsamid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/samabuelsamid/ content_58d6b21a64aaf936cc6d4c57 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:35:00 -0400 2024-02-19T01:35:21-05:00 The 2017 Focus RS is the fastest, priciest and most advanced compact car ever from Ford NYSE:F Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Lifestyle /lifestyle Cars & Bikes /cars-bikes Business /business business Autos standard