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Brickbats: June 2024

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Reason · May 13, 2024

WEC Spa: Jota Porsche claims maiden outright win in crash-delayed race

Will Stevens and Callum Ilott secured the first customer victory of the Hypercar era for Jota in a 1-2 for the Porsche 963 LMDh, finishing 12.363s ahead of the factory #6 Penske Porsche Motorsport entry shared by Laurens Vanthoor, Andre Lotterer and Kevin Estre.

Autosport · May 11, 2024

Hertz To Sell Off Even More EVs As Depreciation Losses Mount

Hertz announced more losses to its EV division, but the rental giant's losses can be your gain if you're shopping electric and want to save a buck.

InsideEVs · Apr 26, 2024

EVs won over early adopters, but mainstream buyers aren't along for the ride yet

Sales of electric vehicles were increasing rapidly ... until they weren't. The auto industry is still looking ahead toward an EV future, but worries that moving too fast would hurt the bottom line.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

Hertz Still Hurts From EV Investment, Backtracks On Polestar Buying

Today on Critical Materials: Hertz to halt Polestar purchase, Pete Buttigieg is angry people are abusing Apple's new AR headset, and Aptera deliveries imminent.

InsideEVs · Feb 6, 2024

So You Want To Buy One Of Hertz’s Cheap Used Teslas. Should You?

Here, we examine a less-than-perfect example to learn what a consumer might be in for with a used one.

InsideEVs · Jan 22, 2024

Hertz's EV Sale Raises Cost Concerns, Dampens Used Car Market

This analysis delves into Hertz's sale of electric cars, examining the potential cost concerns and impact on the used-car market.

Top News · Jan 16, 2024

Ilott won't rule out IndyCar return in future after WEC switch

Speaking at the Autosport International Show on Saturday, Ilott revealed that he had expected to stay in IndyCar with Juncos Hollinger until "circumstances changed" and he found himself searching for a new drive. The Briton landed on his feet, in a deal he called "a great surprise", to drive Jota's #12 Porsche…

Autosport · Jan 15, 2024

Hertz to sell 20,000 electric cars due to depreciation

Hertz's decision to sell off 20,000 electric vehicles highlights the challenges faced by the Biden administration's push for EV adoption.

Top News · Jan 14, 2024

Ilott: "Great surprise" to land Jota WEC drive after IndyCar exit

The Briton will join Norman Nato and Will Stevens in Jota's #12 Porsche 963 as the Hertz-backed operation expands to two Hypercar entries. Jenson Button, the 2009 Formula 1 world champion, will join the #38 crew alongside Phil Hanson and Oliver Rasmussen.

Motorsport · Jan 13, 2024