James Dolan
Expertise
Automotive, Consumer Tech, Movies, TV Shows
- The co-founder of Car Nomads, James joined the SlashGear team to cover the automotive and tech industries.
- James has written numerous technical engine guides to help drifting enthusiasts tune their JDM vehicles. His work has been published by websites such as The Drifted, 180SX Club, and Low Offset.
- When he's not writing, James spends his time curating art exhibitions and directing video productions for indie artists.
Experience
James Dolan is a professional automotive writer who has been published on The Drive, Hot Cars, Smart Trucking, Car Repair Lab, RV Talk, Green Authority, and Make Use Of, among other sites. An experienced writer, editor, and consultant when it comes to automotive content, he also covers consumer technology.
Education
James has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Ryerson University.
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Stories By James Dolan
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Along with having a smaller carbon footprint, driving an EV can save owners a lot of money in transportation through a variety of incentives and practices.
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James May of "Top Gear" and "The Grand Tour" fame naturally has an impressive car collection. But which ones are the most expensive of the bunch?
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As proven by the F-150 Lightning, EV trucks are just as capable (if not more capable) of towing their weight compared to gas trucks — albeit range can suffer.
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Yahama discontinued the YZF-R6 which was one of the best motorcycles in the world, but it decided not to continue the line for one very simple reason.
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Tom Brady has driven a Tesla for years and heads a campaign by Hertz to promote EV rentals by the company. But why does he love driving one so much?
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While buying a new Tesla can be an expensive affair, one major expense could give any prospective owner pause before they finally drive off the Tesla lot.
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The maintenance costs of a Tesla Model 3 can, in most cases, be more cost-effective compared to gas cars. However, these savings can vary between customers.
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The Kroger grocery store chain now has EV chargers available in their parking lots in several states. How much does it really cost to recharge your car at one?
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Shopping online has become a huge revenue source for a lot of companies, but there are some costs and fees that you might not be aware of. We have the details.
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Walmart and Electrify America are working together to provide hundreds of charging stations to its storefronts — here's how much it will cost to charge up.
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The Tesla brand is synonymous with electric vehicles, but it could have been known by a different name if it didn't acquire the rights.
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Putting a solar roof on an electric vehicle seems like a no-brainer, but unfortunately, it's not that simple. We went straight to the experts.
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Electric cars can certainly help EV owners save money in key areas like gas and maintenance, but there can be significant costs associated with EVs as well.
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With an EPA-rated range of 520 miles, the Lucid Air Dream Edition holds the record for the longest EV battery range.
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Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday that the "Tesla team just completed a 500-mile drive with a Tesla Semi weighing in at 81,000 lbs!"
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In the wake of Apple's alleged threat to remove the app from iOS, Elon Musk met with CEO Tim Cook to evidently mend fences and clear the air over Twitter feud.
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Not all Mercedes-Benz models are created equal, but according to our SlashGear survey, some car fans believe a few in particular aren't enticing at all.
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Despite nearly going bankrupt, Lordstown Motors has turned things around with a North American debut EV hitting the market now.
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VinFast is exporting 999 electric vehicles to the U.S. market, and they're expected to arrive in California right around Christmas.
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Though odds are low among recalled cars, those impacted have a chance of catching fire due to a fuel leakage issue.
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We surveyed almost 600 respondents and one-third of them don't shut down their computers at night, but they really should, and we'll tell you why.
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According to a survey among SlashGear readers, a significant majority of people believe that the most reliable cars are made by this imported brand.
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Unlike previous VR headsets that were sold at $399 or less, the Quest Pro is a flagship VR headset that starts at $1,499.99.
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Autonomous robots have invaded college campuses and are about to become a lot more prevalent in the food delivery industry.
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De-weeding crops is often a time and labor-intensive part of harvesting agriculture, but with the advancement of technology comes more efficient weed killing.
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Twitter's employees were unceremoniously laid off days after Elon Musk took ownership, and now workers in Ghana say they weren't offered severance pay.
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Elon Musk has an impressive collection of cars ranging from a Ford Model T to a million-dollar McLaren. Our poll shows which one the most people want.