Here are the 10 most popular automotive stories of the year

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As 2022 draws to a close and we eagerly wait to see just how much stranger things get in 2023, it's only natural to reflect on the past year. In addition to compiling a list of the top 10 cars, trucks, and SUVs we've driven in 2022, I've decided to also put together a summary of our most-read automotive articles, as well as a few of my particular favorites that you have maybe missed. /p> 1. Ford lays down the law with dealerships
The process of buying a car in the United States is often daunting, especially as the pandemic and supply chain disruption have resulted in reduced manufacturing capacity and exorbitant markups. It's especially acute if you're looking for a new electric vehicle, many of which are well beyond affordability for many, especially after the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit.

At least one automaker is sick of indifferent dealerships and their bad behavior, and this was our most-read car story this year. In September, the Ford Motor Company told its dealer community it had eight weeks to agree to new rules. the alternative being to no longer sell electric vehicles. Ford has restructured into new divisions - Ford Blue, which will make and sell fossil-fuel vehicles, and Ford Model e, which is responsible for battery-powered things (there's also Ford Pro, for utility vehicles, some of which are electric vehicles).

Ford CEO Jim Farley told dealerships that electric vehicle pricing should be transparent and that prices should be displayed online and could not be changed suddenly while a customer is at the dealership. These locations must also install at least one DC fast charger if they want to continue selling Ford Model e vehicles. The new rules will come into force in 2024.
2. EV Charger Reliability needs to improve
Number two in the 2022 traffic charts is on the subject of EV charger reliability, or rather its terrible lack. A lot of money is being spent building the infrastructure we need to support the transition from a liquid hydrocarbon-based transportation system to one that simply plugs into the grid. Some of that investment is in low-power AC chargers, but a lot of the investment is in high-speed DC chargers that can bring an EV's battery back to 80% in half an hour or less (depending on the specific VE).

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Here are the 10 most popular automotive stories of the year

As 2022 draws to a close and we eagerly wait to see just how much stranger things get in 2023, it's only natural to reflect on the past year. In addition to compiling a list of the top 10 cars, trucks, and SUVs we've driven in 2022, I've decided to also put together a summary of our most-read automotive articles, as well as a few of my particular favorites that you have maybe missed. /p> 1. Ford lays down the law with dealerships

The process of buying a car in the United States is often daunting, especially as the pandemic and supply chain disruption have resulted in reduced manufacturing capacity and exorbitant markups. It's especially acute if you're looking for a new electric vehicle, many of which are well beyond affordability for many, especially after the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit.

At least one automaker is sick of indifferent dealerships and their bad behavior, and this was our most-read car story this year. In September, the Ford Motor Company told its dealer community it had eight weeks to agree to new rules. the alternative being to no longer sell electric vehicles. Ford has restructured into new divisions - Ford Blue, which will make and sell fossil-fuel vehicles, and Ford Model e, which is responsible for battery-powered things (there's also Ford Pro, for utility vehicles, some of which are electric vehicles).

Ford CEO Jim Farley told dealerships that electric vehicle pricing should be transparent and that prices should be displayed online and could not be changed suddenly while a customer is at the dealership. These locations must also install at least one DC fast charger if they want to continue selling Ford Model e vehicles. The new rules will come into force in 2024.

2. EV Charger Reliability needs to improve

Number two in the 2022 traffic charts is on the subject of EV charger reliability, or rather its terrible lack. A lot of money is being spent building the infrastructure we need to support the transition from a liquid hydrocarbon-based transportation system to one that simply plugs into the grid. Some of that investment is in low-power AC chargers, but a lot of the investment is in high-speed DC chargers that can bring an EV's battery back to 80% in half an hour or less (depending on the specific VE).