The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Price rise challenges affordability. Originally priced under $20k with incentives, the slate truck now starts at $24,950 without federal tax credits. Strong initial interest despite cost. The slate received 10,000 pre-orders, indicating
For a long time, the simple Japanese kei truck was the epitome of luxurious and functional for automotive enthusiasts and farmers. They offered fuel-sipping practicality with solid payload, and we’re of a size that was perfect for zipping around town and dominating the landscape. Yet, for most, they were inaccessible, as legal disputes across the
The state capital in Austin. Texas has resumed issuing non-domiciled CDLs only to H-2A visa holders under strict federal oversight. (EJ Rodriquez/Getty Images) June 24, 2026 at 8:00 am EDT key takeaways: Texas revoked 6,407 non-domiciled CDLs after federal auditors identified major compliance failures in the state’s licensing program. The corrective action has been taken
Ask people what happened to the little pickup and you’ll usually get the same answer. It became very big. Then it became very expensive. Then it became a rolling living room with heated seats, huge screens, software subscriptions, and a price tag that made ordinary buyers wonder what trucks even were anymore. this is the
I think once I get a chance to drive a finished production model, I’ll have at least a slightly better opinion of the Slate’s dynamics and on-road manners, but there’s nothing going to sweeten my thoughts about the Slate’s interior. As I said earlier, I think the actual design of the cabin is great, reflecting
(Image: TFL Studios) There have been a few changes to the upcoming slate truck, but now we know its price for sure. While the price of the new slate truck was hinted at in a leak on the company’s own retail site last week, we now have an official starting MSRP as the inaugural model
The starting price for the slate truck will be $24,950, while the starting price for the slate SUV will be $29,950. The EV offers more range than initially announced, with up to 205 miles available from a 65.0 kilowatt-hour battery. The slate increased the EV’s payload and towing capacity to 1,500 pounds and 2,000 pounds,
The slate of new trucks and SUVs finally has some solid numbers attached. The truck, called simply Blank Slate, will start at $24,950, while the SUV, called Squareback and Fastback, will start at $29,950. Slate Truck Promises a Price Under $30K slate truck Slate has also released powertrain specs. The EV will tow up to
Orange EV said its electric terminal trucks have driven more than 12 million key-on hours and 33 million miles in more than 370 fleets in 41 US states. (Orange EV) June 23, 2026 at 10:00 am EDT key takeaways: Orange EV marked the delivery of its 2,000th electric terminal truck with a deployment at Coca-Cola
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