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Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘Your driving habits are going to play a massive part in this’: Should you buy an EV? Expert mechanic weighs in

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘That’s why it’s better to lease’: Car reviewer buys $140K Tesla. He can’t believe how much it’s worth after 2 years

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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Main Character of the Week: Car touchscreens

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘We got the EV credit’: Woman buys $44,000 Tesla. Viewers are torn when she reveals how

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘Do not leave them plugged in when you go to sleep’: Expert says electric cars are too great of a fire risk. Is she right?

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘I will never buy an EV’: Tesla driver shares what electric bill is after installing EV charging station at home

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘DoorDash drivers must be making bank’: Viewers defend DoorDash driver who showed up in a Cybertruck 

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‘They’ve added all these other opportunities to interact with technology in the car’: Tesla pioneered touchscreens. Then crashes went up

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘Can we bring back base models’: Man blasts ‘overkill’ features on Tesla Model 3

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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The ‘My Tesla Robot’ meme hilariously predicts how we’ll treat our future bots

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

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Geico says Cybertruck’s ‘gross weight’ to blame after owners got notices canceling insurance policies

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‘This is why Toyota will always be better’: Man can’t believe what Tesla interior looks like only 2 years after buying it

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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‘It must be because they look like a dumpster’: Woman goes through car wash. Then she realizes Cybertrucks are banned

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