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May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

All the best new electric trucks you need to watch in 2021

Which electric truck should i buy? Here is a list of all the best electric trucks for sale this year that may help more residential and commercial truck owners make the switch from internal combustion to electric propulsion. Whether you are buying an electric truck this summer or sticking with gas and diesel everyone needs to research these new electric trucks coming out because states like Washington have already banned the sale of gas powered vehicles by 2030.

2021 Rivian R1T

Rivian R1T electric trucks for sale

Our team had the opportunity to meet with Rivian and check out the R1T electric truck in 2019 at the New York International Auto Show so we are excited to learn more from their early adopters in the weeks ahead. The R1T deliveries begin June 2021 for Launch Edition customers. Although Launch Edition reservations are full you can still preorder the R1T for $1,000 and expect delivery as early as January 2022.

Rivian R1T electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	Summer 2021
Pricing	Starting at $75,000
Battery & Range	Large pack: 135 kilowatt-hours 300 mile range Max pack: 180-kwh 400 mile range for an extra $10,000 available in January 2022 followed by a small 105-kwh battery. Battery supplier: Samsung SDI
Performance	Horsepower: 750 Torque: 829 ft-lb
Towing	11,000 lbs 1,155-pound tongue weight for the 2.0-inch class v receiver hidden behind a panel on the read bumper
Cargo	Front trunk with a maximum capacity of 11 cubic feet Gear tunnel 65 inches long 18.1 inches wide and 20.3 inches high for long narrow items
Clearance	Maximum 14.9 inches of ground clearnace when the suspension is set to its maximum off-road height

Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck electric trucks for sale

Tesla’s Texas factory is expected to build the Cybertruck starting late 2021. Musk: Larger Cybertruck will be “North American ass-kicker. The goal is to kick the most amount of ass possible with this truck.” The single motor Cybertruck is expected late 2022 and a smaller Cybertruck may be available in the future Musk said this was “highly likely down the road.

Tesla Cybertruck electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	Production starts late 2021 Single Motor RWD expected late 2022
Pricing	Single Motor RWD: $39,900 Dual Motor AWD: $49,900 Tri Motor AWD: $69,900
Battery & Range	250-500+ miles
Performance	0-60 MPH <2.9s-6.5s
Towing	7,500-14,000+ lbs
Cargo	6 seats with 100 cu ft of storage
Clearance	Up to 16 inches

Bollinger B2

Bollinger B2 electric trucks for sale

Our team met with Bollinger and got a tour of the B2 electric pickup at the 2019 Los Angeles auto show. The B2 is expected to become available late 2021 but with limited production. You can now reserve a B2 truck for $1,000.

Bollinger B2 electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	Late 2021
Pricing	$125,000 ($110,000 chassis only no bed)
Battery & Range	200 miles per charge.
Performance	2 x electric motors @ 614 hp and 666 pound-feet of torque. 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
Towing	Payload capacity is 5,000 lbs. Towing capacity ~7,500 pounds.
Cargo	6 ft bed Gear tunnel from front trunk through passenger compartment carries 16 ft long load
Clearance	15 inches ground clearance.

Canoo Pickup

Canoo electric trucks for sale

Recently Canoo announced they will begin accepting $100 preorders for an electric pickup truck starting in Q2 2021. This truck will be based on the company’s proprietary multi-purpose platform and offer both dual or rear motor configurations. Early adopters will have to wait until at least 2023 to take delivery.

Canoo electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	$100 preorders start Q2 2021 Deliveries as early as 2023
Pricing	Not yet available.
Battery & Range	200+ miles per charge.
Performance	500+ hp 550 lb-ft max torque
Towing	1800 LBS PAYLOAD
Cargo	4 SEATS MAX CAPACITY 72(102) IN BED LENGTH (EXTENSION) Powered workbenches, tool storage and modular bed design.

Ford F-150 Lightning

Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks for sale

The F-150 Lightning electric truck is expected to be produced at the new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in mid 2022. Ford has already boosted the planned production by 50 percent. According to Ford the F-150 Lightning will be more powerful than any other F-150 in the current lineup (including the F-150 Raptor @ 450 hp). The Ford F-150 Lightning launch event is scheduled for this Wednesday which should offer some more details on the mechanical specifications.

Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	Spring 2022
Pricing	–
Battery & Range	–
Performance	–
Towing	–
Cargo	–
Clearance	–

Chevrolet Silverado Electric Pickup

Chevrolet Silverado electric trucks for sale

Factory ZERO plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan will manufacture an electric Silverado truck alongside an all-electric GMC Hummer EV. The electric full-size pickup will be based on the Ultium Platform and deliver a range of more than 400 miles per charge. Chevrolet also said the Silverado will be available for sale in a variety of retail and fleet versions.

Chevrolet Silverado electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	–
Pricing	–
Battery & Range	400+ miles per charge.
Performance	–
Towing	–
Cargo	–
Clearance	–

2022 GMC HUMMER EV PICKUP

GMC HUMMER electric trucks for sale

General Motors announced the GMC HUMMER electric pickup truck last year and the HUMMER EV EDITION 1 reservations are now full with initial deliveries expected by Fall 2021. You can still order the HUMMER EV2, EV2X and EV3X as take delivery as early as Fall 2022.

GMC HUMMER electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	EDITION 1: Fall 2021 EV3: Fall 2022 EV2X: Spring 2023 EV2: Spring 2024
Pricing	EDITION 1: $112,595 EV3: $89,995 EV2X: $99,995 EV2: $79,995
Battery & Range	350+ miles per charge.
Performance	625-1000 hp 7,400-11,500 lb-ft of torque 0-60 mph in ~3.0 seconds
Towing	–
Cargo	5 ft bed.
Clearance	–

ATLIS XT

ATLIS XT electric trucks for sale

Startup Atlis Motor Vehicles announced plans to launch an all-electric pickup truck called the XT in early 2019. The company is planning for a dually truck as well with 500 miles per charge and up to 35,000 lbs of towing ability. Reservations for the ATLIS electric pickup are now open.

ATLIS XT electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	2022
Pricing	Starting at $45,000
Battery & Range	500 miles per charge. Lower priced models will do 300 and 400 miles per charge.
Performance	Estimated service life: 1 million miles. Top speed 120 mph, 0-60 in 5 seconds
Towing	Payload: 1,000-5,000 lbs Trailer hitch: 6,000-17,000 lbs Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck: 20,000-35,000 lbs
Cargo	Front-trunk storage
Clearance	12-15 inches of ground clearance.

2021 Lordstown Motors Endurance

Lordstown Motors Endurance electric trucks for sale

The worlds first full-size, all-electric pickup is on track to begin production in Fall 2021 and will be built in Lordstown, Ohio at a factory that previously produced the Chevrolet Cruze for General Motors. In January 2021 Lordstown Motors announced it has surpassed 100,000 pre-orders from commercial fleets for the Endurance with an average order size of ~600 vehicles per fleet. You can still preorder the Lordstown Endurance for $100.

Lordstown Motors Endurance electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	September 2021
Pricing	Starting at $52,500 (Pre-order for $100)
Battery & Range	250+ mile range. Recharge in 30 minutes.
Performance	80 mph top speed. 600 hp and a 5.5-second zero-to-60 mph time.
Towing	Tow as much as 7,500 pounds.
Cargo	Five-seat crew cab pickup for commercial use.
Clearance

Nikola Badger

Nikola Badger electric trucks for sale

The Nikola Badger is a popular electric pickup design with up to 600 miles per charge made possible by Nikola’s battery & fuel-cell approach to propulsion. The truck almost achieved production phase but due to a modified agreement between Nikola and General Motors there is no longer a plan for GM to manufacture the Badger. In the scaled down deal GM will only be supplying Nikola with fuel cells. The Badger is still listed on Nikola’s website but you cannot place an order at this time. This situation is a good reminder of the added risks involved with purchasing electric vehicles produced by startups who rely on external manufacturers who are also competitors and do not have a dealership network to support the product post purchase.

Nikola Badger electric truck price, battery and range

Availability	Not available.
Pricing	–
Battery & Range	up to 600 miles per charge
Performance	906 hp peak 980 ft lbs torque
Towing	8,000 lbs
Cargo	–

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June 1, 2020October 26, 2020

Ultimate Guide: 25 Tips on How to Safely Clean Your Car During COVID-19

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How to clean and disinfect your car, truck or suv to reduce the spread of Covid-19

Most Americans driving patterns and transportation needs have drastically changed as a result of the pandemic. People are now using personal cars, trucks and suvs as their primary mode of transportation since the Covid-19 outbreak has caused subway, rail, bus, ridesharing and air travel to be less attractive. The preowned vehicle market is booming as car shoppers needs have evolved. While private vehicle ownership is perceived to be a safer alternative to mass transit it is critical that drivers understand how to properly clean and disinfect their vehicles on a regular basis. This guide has been compiled to provide car owners with best practices for reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission within their vehicle.

Prevention and car travel tips

Drive with a facemask or N95 respirator if available.
Use eye protection while inside a vehicle as long as they do not create a driving hazard.
Vehicle occupants should avoid or limit close contact within the vehicle and consider a larger vehicle that allows greater distance between passengers.
Utilize regular hand hygiene and avoid touching their nose, mouth or eyes while in the vehicle.
Avoid picking up multiple passengers or carpooling with people you do not live with.
Cloth face coverings should not be placed on children under the age of 2, people with breathing issues, or those unable to remove a mask without assistance.
When driving with multiple occupants keep windows open as much as possible to increase airflow and exhaust air from your vehicle.
Set your vehicles air circulation to use fresh air instead of recycling cabin air.
Replace your cabin air filter regularly if you have one.

Cleaning and disinfection tips: how to protect yourself

Clean and disinfect areas of the vehicle that are frequently touched before and after each trip.
Ensure cleaning is thorough and consistent and proper ventilation is available when utilizing chemicals by opening doors and windows during the process.
Wear disposable gloves while cleaning the vehicle and dispose of after each use. Do not reuse gloves. Consider using a disposable gown as well if available.

Cleaning and disinfecting: how to clean hard surfaces within the vehicle interior

Hard surfaces within the vehicle interior including seats, arm rests, door handles, seat belt buckles, switches, controls, doors and windows can be cleaned with detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. This step improves the effectiveness of the disinfection process by removing debris.
To disinfect the vehicle use one of the EPA’s registered antimicrobial products. Follow each manufacturer’s specific instructions for dilution, application, and disinfection time which differ depending on the product.
Diluted household bleach solutions can also be used however this option can damage many vehicle interior components depending on the material and finish used.
Lastly, alcohol solutions that contain at least 70% alcohol are widely available however always test a new cleaning product in a small, less visible area of your vehicle to determine how it impacts the material.

Cleaning and disinfecting: how to clean soft or porous surfaces within the vehicle interior

Prepare the surface by removing any visible material that has collected.
Use a disinfectant that is approved by the EPA however closely inspect the products and their compatibility with the materials you will be disinfecting. Certain products can significantly damage your vehicles interior so always read the manufacturer instructions and test the product on less prominent areas before applying throughout your vehicle.

Cleaning and disinfecting: how to clean electronic surfaces, touchscreens or displays

Remove visible contamination and clean with an appropriate electronics cleaner first prior to the application of a disinfectant.
Use alcohol based wipes or sprays that contain at least 70% alcohol to disinfect. Some electronics can be damaged so always read your manufacturers requirements especially for expensive electronic components like the primary touch screen in the dashboard of your vehicle.

Cleaning and disinfecting: how to clean surfaces on the exterior of your vehicle

Don’t forget to clean and disinfect the exterior of your vehicle including door handles, doors, trunk and hood latches, gas tank access points and caps, and any other exterior features that have been in contact with passengers in your vehicle. Be very careful with cleaning products applied to painted areas of your vehicles exterior as they can damage your paint or trim.

Protecting yourself after cleaning a car

After cleaning your vehicle dispose of your gloves without touching the exterior of the gloves and wash hands immediately. Wash hands for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. Any clothes used during the cleaning process should be put in the laundry using the warmest water setting and dried completely. After handling laundry wash hands again to ensure contact with potentially contaminated clothing is addressed.

Quick cleaning

Proper cleaning and sanitization is takes time so it is also recommended that drivers carry wipes, hand sanitizer and disposable gloves in your vehicle so you can clean on the go.

Extreme temperatures and virus survival

Extreme heat or cold do not substantially reduce virus survival and therefore are not effective methods of keeping your vehicle interior and occupants safe. In fact certain temperature ranges may actually increase virus survival. Whether your vehicle is parked in cold or hot climate it is important to regularly clean and disinfect your vehicle.

Stay informed

Take responsibility for your own health as well as your passengers and regularly clean and disinfect your vehicle to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The extra time will ensure your personal vehicle continues to be an effective alternative to mass transportation through the duration of the pandemic. This guide has been compiled as a resource to educate drivers on proper vehicle sanitization but drivers should always follow official CDC advisories as we continue to learn more about strategies to combat the virus.

Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-disinfection.html
https://www.who.int/csr/sars/survival_2003_05_04/en/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/disinfecting-transport-vehicles.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html
https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-heat

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

Driverbase launches mobile apps to help you decide which car to buy on iPhone and Android

Driverbase Car Search Mobile App Neural Network

Tools offer car buyers ability to leverage machine learning to automatically rank all makes and models and buy a car with fewer dealership visits

Great news for iPhone, iPad and Android users who search for cars and manage their current vehicles with Driverbase. There is now a new way to decide which car to buy on your mobile device. Driverbase already worked with mobile web browsers but the new apps give more control and quicker access to vehicle recommendations and inventory search. Amid the stay-at-home efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus, the importance of online vehicle shopping has continued to increase and in many states is now the only way to purchase a car.

The new apps allow drivers to set their unique preferences, rate a current vehicle and automatically search all vehicles to find their perfect match. Inventory has been aggregated to make it easier for drivers to search multiple dealerships from one place and then transact directly to get a price estimate, schedule a test drive and complete their purchase.

Personalized and automated car search helps drivers save time and make better decisions

Most car shoppers are undecided on which car to buy at the start of their search. It is inefficient and nearly impossible for shoppers to fully research every vehicle on the market with constant model lineup changes and evolving propulsion types. Today’s car search involves 900+ online touch points on traditional marketplaces and dealership websites as drivers struggle to make an informed decision. Driverbase lets customers harness the power of machine learning to automatically rank all makes and models based on their unique situation.

Shop new, certified and used cars from multiple dealerships in one place

Drivers can search vehicle listings that cover all makes and models in most major markets. Driverbase continues to increase listing coverage on a daily basis by partnering with customer focused dealerships. Many dealerships also seek a new marketplace experience due to the recent price gouging from traditional marketplace and dealer website providers. Driverbase is focused on delivering a better car search process for both drivers and dealerships while causing deflation to wasteful advertising spend that is ultimately passed through to the car buyer.

Trust matters

Driverbase protects consumer privacy during the car search process. The apps can be used with or without creating an account. If an account is created more features are available however Driverbase will not share information with dealerships unless the shopper makes a request on a specific vehicle. Some traditional marketplaces have created trust gaps when they automatically share driver information to dealerships without permission.

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Here’s how drivers describe the new mobile application:

Quick, easy, helpful! This was actually accurate and it only took 1 minute. I tried it a few times answering the questions differently and I got appropriate recommendations. I am currently looking to test drive vehicles and looking for a car with more space for our growing family so this quiz and car search will come in handy.
Deborah, Naperville Illinois

Helped me zone in on what works best for my situation. This app helped me figure out which car would work best for me.
Mike, Stamford Connecticut

Very accurate for some reason…
Brayden, Nashville Tennessee

They know me almost too well
Nicholas, Santa Monica California

Toyota 86. Funny, i would actually consider owning one…
Lance, Annapolis Maryland

The best app out there; check it out
Peter, Somerville Massachusetts

Pretty accurate. Mine came up S6 and I have always said if I had only 1 car it would be that. Try it. It’s cool.
Martin, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

It nailed me to a T.
Everett, Baltimore Maryland

All the recommendations were pretty much spot on from the app.
Darrell, Washington DC

January 21, 2020February 25, 2020

650,000+ vehicles now listed for sale on Driverbase

Car shoppers can now search over 650,000+ new certified and used vehicles

$18 billion in inventory is now available from top rated dealerships covering all popular makes and models throughout the United States.

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December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

20,000+ Cars Trucks and SUVs Listed for Sale on Driverbase

Car shoppers can now search over 20,000 new certified and used vehicles

In the last month we increased from 10,000 to over 20,000 vehicles listed for sale on the Driverbase Marketplace. Our goal is to achieve listing coverage for all common makes and models throughout the United States.

We invite you to search these vehicles, test drive the new marketplace and let us know how it can be improved.

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December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Are you driving the right car? Find your perfect ride with the new shopping tool from Driverbase

Today Driverbase introduces a free shopping tool to help drivers automatically search all available models and find their optimal vehicle.

Set your preferences, rate a current vehicle and view your personalized recommendations with links to inventory from local dealerships. Try it now for free.

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August 23, 2019August 24, 2019

Emerging Competitors Deliver at the 2019 New England Forest Rally

Subaru took most of the expected top positions at this year’s New England Forest Rally, but the usual reigning champions faced increased competition compared to previous years from some unexpected underdogs.

Two of those underdogs were amateurs Dan Downey and Tom Peplinski. The New Hampshire pair took top spot in their O2WD regional class with a time of 1:43:59.0. For Downey and Peplinski, the win was a pleasant surprise after a particularly difficult – and hot – race.

“Everything kind of went perfectly. Usually I have some kind of mechanical fault with the car from the rough terrain, but Tom and I actually managed to win our class this year, so that’s great, that’s pretty awesome,” Downey said of the win.

“We knew there were some guys that were kind of close to our times but we really were more concerned with finishing,” co-driver Peplinski said in a separate interview.

For Downey and Peplinski, the road to victory wasn’t a traditional one. At most major rallies, the best overall times are generally achieved by larger teams with big sponsors, and by drivers who dedicate much of their lives to racing professionally and perfecting their skills. For amateur racers like Downey and Peplinski, just finishing a race is often considered an achievement. Factor in that the pair were racing in Downey’s 1987 BMW 325is, as well as the fact that it was Peplinski’s first time ever co-driving, and the win seems even more impressive.

“Some of the regional competitors are just local guys like myself that don’t have a huge corporate sponsor or anything…[For me] it’s all been private tier, amateur, out of my own pocket racing. Just build your own car and go racing on the weekends and see how you do,” Downey said.

It may have been Peplinski’s first time participating in a big-scale competition, but his familiarity with the sport’s lingo can be traced back to his day job as a rally instructor at Team O’Neil Rally School in Dalton, NH. The school, founded in 1997 by driving enthusiast Tim O’Neil, teaches its students basic to advanced racing skills. Downey – who has also been an instructor at the school since 2017 – and Peplinski credit their time at Team O’Neil for their comfort on the course, as well as the easy rapport they have as a team.

“I’ve done co-driving at the school so I had a really good idea of how the notes work. It’s more like a code than words. Everything is shorthand. So me being there for six years, I’ve got a pretty good familiarization with it.” Peplinski said.

Downey added: “As you teach something to somebody else, you learn more in depth about it yourself. You learn about what you’re doing by seeing what someone else is doing and helping them change it.”

Pelinski agreed to be Downey’s co-driver for the New England Forest Rally when Downey’s usual co-driver was unavailable. In the days leading up to the final event, the two did the usual pre-race overview of the course where Pelinski had his first opportunity to see the roads they’d be driving on at top speed.

“Just seeing all the courses, it looked pretty aggressive. We were in Dan’s street car so everything was really bumpy. I was really nervous about that,” Peplinski said.

To the average person, the course – which runs through 115 miles of New England wilderness – can seem harsh and unforgiving. To trained teams it means that working together as a cohesive pair is crucial for both safety and success. Vehicle breakdowns are common, whether it be from rough terrain, extreme weather, or high speeds, and it’s essential for co-drivers to relay information to their partners about the road that lies ahead.

“I’m reading to Dan whatever he needs to hear. Some people can hear two corners ahead, some people can do one, some people just want to know what’s coming up next. It depends on their experience and their skill. If I were co-driver for someone else, my timing would be different than what it was for Dan,” Peplinski said.

Once they hit the course, it didn’t take long for Downey and Peplinski to find their rhythm.

“After a stage and a half we started to click and be where we needed to be,” Peplinski said.

Adding to the intense atmosphere, this year’s racing conditions were unusually hot, with temperatures nearing 95 degrees. Despite the intense heat, Downey’s car performed with minimal issues. According to Peplinski and Downey, the real test was for the drivers themselves.

“You’re basically in these sweatsuits, these fire-retardant race suits, that are not light. I have a lightweight one and it still weighs a lot. It’s sitting on you and it’s 90 degrees. There’s no air conditioning in a rally car. Not in Dan’s anyway,” Peplinski said.

Downey added: “It’s an endurance event for sure, to make it through the whole day like that.”

With such a big win under their belt, Peplinski and Downey proved that they’re a pair to watch.
“It was a lot of fun. It was also a lot of work though. I hadn’t realized how much work it was,” Peplinski said.

He added: “It’s funny, I was in the whole race and I don’t really remember much of the stages because I was reading [the race notes], telling Dan a story of the road while he was driving.”

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Sign up for a free driver account to find your optimal vehicle and help us solve the AI cold start problem – Release v.1774-beta

A big thanks to our invite only users and everyone else who asked how they can assist.

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Once we make progress on this cold start issue we will be launching new features many of which will not require an account to use! A marketplace with vehicle listings, mobile apps, and a faster user experience that requires less setup time.

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Release Note Summary
[improvement] Recommendations – personalized recommendation relevance score
[improvement] Vehicle Imagery – increased vehicle image coverage
[improvement] Webapp Performance – faster webapp performance
[improvement] Various interface and style improvements to recommendations and vehicles of interest pages
[fix] Signup – replace captcha with recaptcha for easier signup
[fix] Signup – resolved issue where some new users were unable to complete account signup

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March 13, 2019March 27, 2019

Personalized Vehicle Recommendations Now Available – Release v.1628-beta

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1. View personalized vehicle recommendations
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Release Note Summary
[new] Recommendations – personalized vehicle recommendations
[new] Vehicles of Interest – track your favorite recommendations or manually add vehicles of interest
[improvement] Tour – improved tour messages and layout
[improvement] Various interface and style improvements to profile, driving, garage
[fix] Header – resolve wrapping issue on tablet screen resolution
[fix] Mobile – optimized mobile experience

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January 22, 2019March 27, 2019

Driverbase Release v.1429-beta

We received some great ideas and have already implemented many of the changes requested.

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1. Set vehicle preference settings on your driver profile
2. Adjust detailed vehicle ratings on the edit vehicle page for each of your garage vehicles
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Release Note Summary
[new] Profile/edit profile – new vehicle preferences radar chart to control your vehicle preferences
[new] Add/edit vehicle – new vehicle ratings radar chart allows more detailed vehicle ratings for each garage vehicle
[new] Recommendations – new page allows you to compare target vehicle preferences with current vehicles in your garage
[new] Recommendations – placeholder content area for your future vehicle recommendations
[improvement] Registration – improved user registration experience for faster account setup
[improvement] Add/edit vehicle – improved add vehicle action with optional field support for faster garage setup
[improvement] Visuals/charts – more consistent style for charts and visuals
[improvement] Tour – improved tour messages and layout
[fix] Navbar – resolve wrapping issue on tablet screen resolution
[fix] Various interface and style improvements to profile, driving, garage
[fix] Edit profile – cannot edit profile on certain mobile browser types
[fix] Mobile – optimized mobile experience

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