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Zac Estrada

zac.estrada@gmail.com
  • Graduate of Northeastern University’s School of Journalism
  • Writing appeared in publications such as Automobile Magazine, Autoweek, Autoblog
  • Focus on transportation and technology

Articles by Zac Estrada

Concepts EV Concepts Preview A Front Bench Seat Return

EV Concepts Preview A Front Bench Seat Return

Some new tech allows designers to bring some old features back to cars.
By Zac Estrada 12h ago
Rivian Is Benchmarking So Many Other Cars Than Teslas

Rivian Is Benchmarking So Many Other Cars Than Teslas

Rivian's rollout is steadily gathering steam ahead of the planned launch of its electric pickup truck and SUV beginning next year.
By Zac Estrada Apr 20, 2019
General Jaguar Director Continues To Push For More EVs

Jaguar Director Continues To Push For More EVs

After some rather direct statements about Jaguar becoming an electric brand, Director of Design Ian Callum reaffirmed that there would be more follow-ups to the I-Pace – and, yes, there would be a new XJ. 
By Zac Estrada Apr 19, 2019
Mullen: Qiantu K50 Is First Step To Being An EV Company

Mullen: Qiantu K50 Is First Step To Being An EV Company

At the 2019 New York Auto Show, Mullen showed off the Qiantu K50, a sports car from a Chinese manufacturer that is already electric and that it plans to sell in the U.S. in about a year's time.
By Zac Estrada Apr 18, 2019
General Daimler Mulls Pulling Plug On Smart In The U.S.

Daimler Mulls Pulling Plug On Smart In The U.S.

While Smart as a global brand was granted a stay of execution last month, its future in the United States is apparently still in doubt.
By Zac Estrada Apr 18, 2019
Mercedes Concept GLB Might Become An EV SUV

Mercedes Concept GLB Might Become An EV SUV

Mercedes-Benz is likely to follow its upcoming EQC crossover with a smaller full electric SUV based on the Concept GLB shown at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.
By Zac Estrada Apr 18, 2019
General Volkswagen Wants

Volkswagen Wants "Gigafactories" For Its EV Future

In the run-up to all of its electric plans, the Volkswagen Group may be most affected by a problem facing every automaker manufacturing battery electric vehicles now: where to get enough batteries.
By Zac Estrada Apr 18, 2019
Qiantu K50 By Mullen Debuts In New York

Qiantu K50 By Mullen Debuts In New York

The Qiantu K50 by Mullen, which made its debut Wednesday at the New York Auto Show, poses an interesting question to two growing markets: EVs and cars from China.
By Zac Estrada Apr 17, 2019
Official World Car Awards Gives Jaguar I-Pace Three Honors

World Car Awards Gives Jaguar I-Pace Three Honors

The British brand’s electric wins Design, Green Car and the top World Car of the Year awards.
By Zac Estrada Apr 17, 2019
General 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 Revealed

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 Revealed

Mercedes says the EQC Edition 1886 is a special car for a special moment, referring to the fact it represents a watershed moment for the company credited with inventing the car itself.
By Zac Estrada Apr 17, 2019
General World Car Awards Gives Jaguar I-Pace Three Honors

World Car Awards Gives Jaguar I-Pace Three Honors

The Jaguar I-Pace was a critical darling of the World Car of the Year Awards, being named World Design, World Green Car and winning the top World Car of the Year prize.
By Zac Estrada Apr 17, 2019
The Next New Lotus Is Supposed To Be An Electric Hypercar

The Next New Lotus Is Supposed To Be An Electric Hypercar

Two years after China's Geely came into the picture, Britain's Lotus Cars is using the backing to launch the Type 130: its first new car since 2008.
By Zac Estrada Apr 16, 2019
Buick Velite 6 MAV Is Another EV In GM's Lineup: For China

Buick Velite 6 MAV Is Another EV In GM's Lineup: For China

The Buick Velite 6 MAV at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show happens to be the first all-electric vehicle for the Buick brand, immensely popular among buyers in China. 
By Zac Estrada Apr 16, 2019
Sales Electric Vehicle Loyalty Surges In Recent Months, Study Finds

Electric Vehicle Loyalty Surges In Recent Months, Study Finds

Record sales of electric vehicles in the U.S. also means more consumers are sticking with the plug-ins, according to IHS Markit.
By Zac Estrada Apr 15, 2019
This Guy Claims Tesla Model 3 Is A Better Value Than Honda Accord

This Guy Claims Tesla Model 3 Is A Better Value Than Honda Accord

The comparison between a Honda Accord and the elusive standard-range Tesla Model 3 proves to be an apples-to-oranges situation and one to ignore unless you really just have to have a Model 3.
By Zac Estrada Apr 14, 2019
Watch These 2019 Nissan LEAF Plus Acceleration Tests: Video

Watch These 2019 Nissan LEAF Plus Acceleration Tests: Video

Does the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus' more robust powertrain make it a performance car? Let's find out in these new acceleration video tests.
By Zac Estrada Apr 14, 2019
Watch This World's Biggest Tesla Summon Race: Video

Watch This World's Biggest Tesla Summon Race: Video

What's more exciting than seeing one Tesla engaged in Summon Mode? If your answer is a dozen of them, than the Tesla Owners Club of Greater Houston has you covered. 
By Zac Estrada Apr 14, 2019
General Jaguar Designer Sheds Light On Brand's Future EVs

Jaguar Designer Sheds Light On Brand's Future EVs

Jaguar designer Ian Callum dropped more hints that the next XJ sedan would go all-electric, and also indicated a new flagship electric SUV that would sit above the I-Pace.
By Zac Estrada Apr 13, 2019
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