Using Google Maps in your Silverado will now cost you

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On another note, GMC just launched its Sierra EV, and it’s confident that it will beat the competition. However, as you’ll see from our newsletter today, there’s a generalized repulsion towards EVs. 

How will this shape the automotive industry? 

Key Takeaways

Don’t have much time? Here’s the summary of what we’re talking about:

• Using Google Maps in your Chevy Silverado will now incur a yearly fee, but how much? 

• Growing anti-EV sentiment could significantly impact the future of the automotive industry.

• Citizens in Paris intensify their battle against car usage, raising questions about whether this might happen in other cities. 

• Dodge introduces an EV police car, sparking debates on its practicality.

• Dodge unveils simulated engine sounds for its EVs.

• Does the Chevy Tahoe hold its value? We answer it here. 

• Here are the top undercoating options to protect your Jeep's undercarriage.
  

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IN THE KNOW

Here’s how much it will cost to use Google Maps in your Silverado (Yes, that much)

It was unavoidable, but now, it's finally here. Your car will now be packed with subscriptions, which, in most cases, might be essential for driving.

As dystopic as this sounds (and it sounds bizarre), it shouldn't come as a surprise. 

Subscriptions in your car aren't new. In fact, if you've owned older GM models, you might have used one of the first services to appear: Onstar.

However, subscriptions are becoming much more common, and soon, we might need to pay to drive our cars.

(Here's looking at you, BMW, and your heated seats). 

We're not that far off.

When Chevy launched its 2024 Silverado, it came with the latest Google Suite, including Maps, Play, and Assistant.

However, using this option will set you back a yearly fee. When Google announced this, many people were shocked.

Here's how much it will cost you. Is it too much? 

The anti-EV sentiment is growing strong, and here are the possible consequences. 

The early 20th century was a boiling pot of experimentation, crazy ideas, and many new brands in the nascent automotive industry.

It saw the birth of brands that still exist today and those that came out of the minds of great (or crazy) thinkers. 

While not everyone is a fan of EVs, that's precisely what is happening right now in the EV industry.

History repeats itself, with small companies battling the established giants, each bringing its technology to the forefront.

Twenty years ago, brands such as Rivian and Lucid were either concepts or didn't exist.

Now, they're battling their way to the top of the EV industry. 

There's only one problem: people don't want them.

While there's been a massive effort to electrify most of the US vehicle fleet, buyers aren't budging in.

There are plenty of reasons, and there could be even more consequences.

Here's how the anti-EV sentiment could alter our automotive industry in the future.

BEST AND WORST

Does the Chevy Tahoe hold its value?

Today, we're discussing a different "Best and Worst" section.

While we've focused on whether this year or that year is the best for a particular vehicle, today we're answering another valuable question. 

The Chevy Tahoe is one of the most popular full-sized SUVs in the US.

With over 100,000 units sold in 2023, it has cemented itself as a solid option in the segment. 

Here’s how many Tahoes have been sold in recent years.

However, not all years are equal, and some hold their value better.

So, dive into our article to understand how the Chevy Tahoe holds its value.

TIPS AND KNOW-HOW

 Which is the best undercoating for Jeeps?

One of the best ways to protect your Jeep's underbelly is to use undercoating.

It helps slow down corrosion in states where salt is common, such as the Rust Belt.

Plus, if you do plenty of offroading, it's great for protecting against mud and dirt. 

So, which one is the best you can buy?

We've tested several, and in this article, we provide you with the six best undercoatings for your Jeep and some essential tips for using them. 

NEWSBITES

Every week, we scour the web for the most essential news. Here’s what you need to know this week:

• Citizens in Paris declare war on cars, and many wonder if other cities will do the same

• Dodge launches an EV police car, but will it have the range to catch bad guys?

• Speaking of Dodge, it created fake engine sounds, and here's what they sound like