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Lou Ruggieri

Lou Ruggieri

Writer

Lou has always had a passion for cars. He started off with a 1965 Mustang convertible and his love for automobiles has only grown stronger since then. Lou is a seasoned writer and has contributed to various well-known publications, including Motor Trend, Auto Connection, and the PowerAutoMedia Group. Whether it's an imported or domestic vehicle, as long as it looks great and performs exceptionally, Lou will always have something to share about it.

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The Audi A6 e-tron: Everything we know

Here is everything we know about the Audi A6 e-tron's battery, horsepower, torque and platform
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What we know about Toyota’s next-gen RAV4 so far

The new rav4 will debut the sixth generation of Toyota's perennially best selling SUV
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New survey suggests automakers aren’t building the EVs people really want

A new study from Edmunds shows us that Consumers don't want EVs as much as manufactures thought
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The 2026 Audi Q9: Everything we know so far

Audi's largest SUV is coming to us in 2026 and will be called the Q9
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What you need to know about the Polestar 3

Here is a comprehensive list of all the major questions and answers about the new Polestar 3
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F1 helmet Niki Lauda wore in infamous crash will be auctioned for the first time

The helmet Niki Lauda wore when he crashed at The 'Ring, and inspiringly came back from just 40 days later, is up for auction May 4th
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You can buy the very first Lotus F1 car

The very first Lotus F1 car is going up for sale at a Bonhams auction on May 10th
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Why Alfa Romeo changed the name of its first EV

The Junior is the first Alfa Romeo EV and is currently only available outside of the United States
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Own a piece of Porsche history: Rare 1982 Porsche 911 Turbo is up for auction

This 1982 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe Slantnose is up for auction on Bring a Trailer
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G Class revealed: All the features you need to know

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 and Mercedes-AMG G 63 set the standard for off-road luxury
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What do Tesla, GM, and Lincoln have in common? The most loyal car buyers, new report says

The car brands that customers are most loyal to are GM, Tesla, and Lincoln according to a new report from S&P Global
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BYD’s Yangwang U8 is an SUV that can float in a flash flood

BYD's new subsidiary Yangwang unveils its new U8 luxury PHEV which has almost 1200 hp and can float in a flood
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Pricing for the new Mercedes-AMG GT starts at $135K — here’s what you get

The Mercedes-AMG GT 55 and GT 63 are twin-turbo powered V8 german muscles cars that offer a lot for only $135k
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IIHS has raised its standards for crash test safety — these are the safest cars for 2024

The IIHS has raised its standards for cars and trucks for both the Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+
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This Maserati MC20 isn’t real, but it should be

The Maserati MC20 Dakar Edition isn't a real car just yet, but this design shows us what it could be.
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Enjoy the classics: The best collector cars you can get in 2024

Hagerty releases its list of the ten most collectible cars of 2024
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Aston Martin delays launch of its first EV, says drivers don’t want electric cars

Aston Martin has decided to delay its EV due to the lack of consumer demand
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Hennessey supercharges the C8 Corvette Stingray: Fast just got faster

The Hennessey H700 C8 Corvette Convertible is a 700 hp supercar that comes with a warranty
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The 9 trucks with the best mpg in 2024

From nine to one, here are the most fuel-efficient gas-powered trucks on the market today:
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The world’s 10 most expensive luxury cars (and two honorable mentions)

The world's ten most expensive luxury cars, supercars, hypercars, and ultracars are on display here for you to enjoy
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We drove the new Kia EV9: 5 things we love (and 2 we don’t)

Our first drive of the Kia EV9 reveals our favorite and least favorite features of this new EV SUV
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Pirelli tells us who should – and shouldn’t – have winter tires

Pirelli tells us that winter tires are a good idea for some people in some conditions, but not everyone needs them.
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Toyota chairman boldly claims electric cars will never dominate, says hybrids are the better option

Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda believes that EVs will not reach more than a thirty percent market share due to price and lack of charging infrastructure.
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The 9 best electric cars to buy in 2024

Want to buy a new electricc ar? We've got you covered! Here are the cars we're most looking forward to
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Consumer Reports study makes a strong case for why you should not buy an electric car or plug-in hybrid car

Consumer Reports says electric cars and plug-in hybrids have far more problems than hybrid or gas-powered vehicles
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Don’t believe in electric cars? Audi just sold a record number of cars thanks to its e-tron EV lineup

Audi records best-ever new car sales. Its EV lineup gets the credit.
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A new version of Apple’s CarPlay is launching this year, and this is what you should expect

The next generation of Apple CarPlay promises to be a more encompassing system interface for all aspects of your car's digital readouts.
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The 2024 BMW Z4 M40i: The best car no one is talking about

The 2024 BMW Z4 M40i is an old school-cool combination of sexy, wind-in-your-hair good looks, and prodigious power.
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Hyundai is preparing an Ioniq 2, likely an entry-level EV for the masses

Hyundai is preparing an Ioniq 2, likely an entry-level EV for the masses with a range of about 250 miles for a price just over $21,000.
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5 easy drinks to order at a bar when it’s a really busy night

If the bar you're at is really busy, order one (or more!) of these 5 drinks - your bartender will secretly thank you
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Do these 4 things to make a busy bartender like you more

Bartenders have a lot going on, and doing these 4 things will make them like you more when it's busy
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Toyota has developed a fake manual transmission for EVs — why it actually matters

Toyota has developed a prototype manual transmission for one of its EVs.
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The BMW i8: A first class ticket to the future

The BMW i8 is the first mass produced, relatively affordable hybrid exotic and after driving 1500 miles, we have a better outlook about cars' electric future.
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The Tesla Cybertruck takes on a Lamborghin Urus, and the results left us torn

The Lamborghini Urus has been the king of SUVs for several years, but now the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast is here to challenge for the throne.
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Tesla recalls more than 2 million vehicles: Everything you need to know about the latest Tesla recall

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million cars stretching back to 2012 due to an issue with its Autosteer feature.
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The best (and worst) states to buy an electric vehicle – and the winner may surprise you

Looking to buy an electric vehicle? A new report details the best and worst states to buy an EV
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The Porsche 918 Spyder: Why this limited-edition hybrid car is the king of kings

The Porsche 918 Spyder is one of the most lusted after supercars in the world. A limited edition hybrid that produced nearly 900 hp, it is currently the fastest production car Porsche has ever created.
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The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma is exactly as good as you hoped it would be

Toyota's most popular truck comes into 2024 new from the ground up with an all-new iForce Max Hybrid powertrain
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EV battery range is affected by cold weather, but longevity may improve in cold climates: Study

EV range is affected by cold weather, but a new study shows EVs that "live" in colder climates may actually have batteries that last longer.
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Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150, Tesla Model Y: These are the most popular cars in every state

We all know what the best-selling cars are, but this is how their popularity breaks down by state.
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All new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is a crossover hybrid SUV for the U.S. market

The 2025 Crown Signia brings a new hybrid SUV to the Toyota's American lineup
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Sotheby’s is auctioning off a rare, all-white collection of 56 Porsche sports cars

Known as The White Collection, this warehouse full of incredible cars is headed to RM Sotheby's auction, headlined by 56 pristine Porsches all painted in shades of angelic white.
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Ford recalls 35,000 Mach-E Mustangs due to major issue with EV battery system

Ford has recalled nearly 35,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs thanks to a major flaw with its battery system overheating
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Buying an electric vehicle will be a whole lot easier thanks to this change to the U.S. EV tax credit

With this change to the EV tax credit, buying an electric vehicle is a lot less burdensome.
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Want to buy an EV? Don’t – this is why you should lease an electric car instead

Traditionally, buying a car is better than a car lease, but that's not necessarily true when it comes to electric cars.
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Tesla has ‘waning marketability’ but still makes 5X more per vehicle than GM, Ford: Report

Tesla has been cutting EV prices, but they're still making more per car than competitors like GM and Ford.
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The all new, all-electric MINI Cooper Countryman now comes in all wheel drive, too

Want a small, fun, all wheel drive EV? MINI Cooper made your dream come true with the SE ALL4 Countryman
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EV charging stations stay broken because we don’t have enough electricians: Report

EV charging stations always seem to be broken, and now we know why: There just aren't enough qualified electricians
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Alabama ‘barn find’ reveals 23 barely driven Chevy Corvettes, Ford Mustangs, and more

A brand new C4 Chevy Corvette ZR1, 1998 C5 Corvette Indy Pace Car Edition, SVT Mustang Cobra, SVT Ford Lightning, and 19 other classic cars found in a barn in Alabama
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The McLaren F1: Long live the king of speed

The McLaren F1 was an exceptionally designed car that broke all kinds of records. Here's what made it tick.