Roberto Baldwin
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Recent articles by Roberto:
Regulators are the only ones who can save us from distracted drivers
I ride my trusty Vespa scooter all around San Francisco. In the Bay Area, it's more convenient for getting around than a car, and I can park almost anywhere. Ri... → Read More
GM and LG team up to build EV batteries in the US
GM and LG Chem team up for US-based battery production plant. → Read More
The Mercedes GLS is an exciting SUV (but you wouldn't know by looking at it)
The old adage, "jack of all trades, master of none" is generally considered a warning against trying to be or do many things. But, that didn't dissuade Mercedes... → Read More
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a basic car with basic tech
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat recently got a design upgrade. It also got an engine boost, giving it some extra torque. But overall, the new Passat is a lot like th... → Read More
I rode inside Tesla’s polarizing Cybertruck
There were a few moments after the Tesla Cybertruck truck appeared on stage when people thought that maybe this was a joke. CEO Elon Musk is known for having fu... → Read More
Tesla unveils its Cybertruck
With an impressive financial quarter under its belt and new factories spinning up vehicle production, Tesla is riding high. So why not keep the good times rolli... → Read More
Volkswagen's Space Vizzion concept brings electricity to a wagon
Most automakers show off a concept that'll inspire future designs. Volkswagen has been a bit more proactive with its electric ID concepts. Nearly everything it'... → Read More
Audi’s E-Tron Sportback adds style and range to the line
Audi's E-Tron Sportback gets an aerodynamic-inspired range bump. → Read More
Audi’s digital matrix LED headlights debut in the E-Tron Sportback
More awesome light technology from Audi that's not available in the US. → Read More
Karma's latest supercar concept boasts neck-snapping power
Karma builds very fancy, very sleek luxury cars. The Revero GTS and SC2 concept vehicles unveiled at the LA Auto Show are no different. Both cars seem like the... → Read More
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E straddles the world of EVs, SUVs and muscle cars
The Mustang is the official muscle car of the United States. The keyword here is car. So it's odd that Ford decided that its new electric vehicle is called the... → Read More
Porsche’s Taycan lives up to its EV hype
The Porsche Taycan takes the electric sports car to the next level. → Read More
If your family needs a second car, make it a fun, compact EV
Earlier this month, Volkswagen began production of the ID.3. It's a small, electric four-door hatchback with three different battery sizes, meant for a variety... → Read More
Volkswagen’s attempt at a bold, cleaner future starts with the ID.3
With much pomp and circumstance, the first all-electric ID.3 produced at Volkswagen's Zwickau plant rolled down a hall of flashing lights and pulsating music. A... → Read More
The Polestar 1 is a beautiful ode to driving
There's no shortage of new EV brands. If you can fabricate a supercar body and get your hands on a battery pack and motor, you've got yourself a new company... → Read More
BMW’s Z4 M40i is a powerfully fun roadster
Roadsters are fun vehicles. They're top-down, nimble little cars that are summertime molded into steel, rubber, and glass. BMW's latest incarnation of the... → Read More
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: Great on the track, good enough for the road
I pull up, and a gentleman hands me a slip: 11.287 seconds. That's how quickly I covered a quarter mile at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, from a dead stop, in th... → Read More
Tesla unveils its easier to install Solar Roof
Tesla unveils better looking, more efficient Solar Roof tiles. → Read More
Volkswagen unveils next-gen Golf and its hybrid variants
After months of teasing, the eighth generation of the Volkswagen Golf has been unveiled. The sleeker design doesn't stray too far from the vehicle's core look.... → Read More
Tesla turns a profit as it spins up trial production in Shanghai
Tesla had hoped to deliver 100,000 vehicles during the second half of 2019. The company has fallen short but just barely. More importantly, it was able to turn... → Read More