• FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    At least for the last year, the only thing that has tempered Donald’s worst impulses is markets.

    So in a way, these kinds of movements and deals are essential to international security.

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    12 hours ago

    God I fucking hate stealerships. If car dealer cartels in the US as a concept die as a result of this era of idiocy we’re in, that’s a pretty great silver lining.

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    11 hours ago

    “It’s bad for our industry, it’s bad for our country, it’s bad for consumers.”

    I think they (accidentally, of course) left out the people that it’s worst for.

    Once these guys are gone, where are the Better Business Bureaus gonna find smarmy guys in suits?

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    6 hours ago

    Xenpeng is the first car to actually copy what’s making tesla the best EVs.

    Stay the fuck away from likes of BYD AND XIAOMI.

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        43 minutes ago

        Xiaomi has a lot of issues with batteries and well… Handles. They’re prime reason for flush door handle ban. They’re also basically “overclocked” to reach spec sheet but are built schokingly poorly (people give Tesla crap for this, yet xiaomi gets a free pass?)

        BYD is just behind. Tech is outdated, no remote Bluetooth 5.0 entry, no one pedal driving. Very aggressive safety measures which make the car more dangerous on the road. Not as efficient, I also found it to just lie to me on actual usage of its battery… It didn’t add up to what I used during my test drive and where the battery was for it to claim 3.9 kWH/mile

        As to why tesla is the best? Nothing in UK currently compares to their cars from 2018. That’s just fact. No other car is as efficient and convenient. My 2021 model is still unbeatable when it comes to features. They have dropped the ball hard yet… Only until Xpeng did anyone start actually doing things Tesla drivers take for granted. I’m Scheduled for test drive and I will compare with my own two eyes as opposed to reading/watching biased reviews.

        You can see comments and downvotes here alone, people here hate Tesla, that’s fine. I’m not buying another one from them either. But facts care not about feelings. They’re simply the gold standard we were told to… Ignore and not compare others to? Fuck that.

        I could go on for what makes Tesla ahead, but I got a feeling you’re not asking in good faith.

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          That’s just fact

          Not really suspension is dog shit & everything is computer.

          Most people aren’t Tesla drivers though, my car gets me from A to B when taking public transit would be a pain. Bought a Nissan, smoother ride, all the features I want and physical buttons for everything I touch while driving.

          You can see comments and downvotes here alone

          Have you considered that it’s because you didn’t actually explain what you like about your Tesla in either your original post or here.

          Sure people hate Tesla but your comments don’t give any details on what is good about Tesla, of the 3 EVs i regularly drive/ride in, it’s by far the worst, and one of them is just a pickup truck they put batteries in, but it’s still more comfortable than a Tesla.

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        How original. Where were you told to accept mediocre alternatives and PLEASE JUST DO NOT COMPARE OUR CARS TO THE BEST SELLING ONE.

        Leave your emotions at the door and we might actually get some improvement and alternatives that aren’t made by fucking China. Right now used model 3 is the best EV anyone can buy. But hey, you go ahead and buy your Volvo or VW and make sure to thumbs up all the people telling you they’re the best!

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    12 hours ago

    I see we’re in the "find out’ stage of FAFO. Well all the other industries in the Us are imploding, we might as well do the auto industry too. You auto workers are welcome to pull up a stump in front of this nice flaming trashcan I am warming my hands to.

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    If one buys a Chinese car in Canada, will they have to pay a tariff when registering it in the US?

    Edit: spelling