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The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It? (www.nytimes.com)
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The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.

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[–] 6 points 3 months ago* (1 child)

I fucking hope so. I've been driving since the mid 90s and every time I've owned an American car, it's been a shitshow. I've owned cars built in the 80s (Dodge, Chevy), 90s (Pontiac), 2000s (Chevy again), and the 2010s (Ford, Chrysler).

Each car has a number of similar issues: cheap parts, convoluted electrical/computer issues, leaks, lacklustre safety ratings, uninspired interiors, fuel inefficiencies, and blind spots for days.

I only buy used that are 10-20 years old, fix them up and keep them on the road for life. VW and Subaru are my go-to at this point.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago

    My family’s car was a new chevy and was terrible. A/C broke within 4 years (unrepairable due to bad design) and constant mechanical issues. Also you had to remove the wiper fluid box to access the battery!!

    My first car was a used chevy and was also terrible. Engine failed.

    My second car was/is a used toyota and I’ve been driving it for 12 of its 18 years on the road with only one major repair. I expect it to die soon but am quite happy with its longevity and reliability.

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