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Max McDee

Europe, United States
As seen in: Capitan Electro, MSN, MSN Canada, Wealth of Geeks, Hotcars, ArenaEV, Captain Electro
Covers:  electric vehicles, electric boats, electric motorcycles, electric airplanes, classic cars, exotic cars, custom cars, custom motorbikes,
30 years in the auto industry. I separate the reality from the EV marketing hype. Wrench in one hand, pen in the other. No BS reviews & unfiltered stories.

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Max McDee’s Biography

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Max is a gearhead through and through. With a wrench in one hand and a pen in the other, Max has spent the past thirty years building and racing some of the most impressive vehicles you'll ever lay your eyes on. Be it cars, motorcycles, or boats, Max has a way of taking raw mechanical power and turning it into a work of art. He's not just a talented engineer, either - he's a true industry insider, with a wealth of knowledge and a love for a good story.

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Electric Cars Get Loud and Rowdy - Hyundai IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup Car - Captain Electro

Electric Cars Get Loud and Rowdy - Hyundai IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup Car - Captain Electro

Hyundai turns up the volume on electric racing with the IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup Car. This track-tuned EV boasts lou…

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Electro Nautic WaveFlyer Rogue: Jet Ski Savior? - Captain Electro

Electro Nautic WaveFlyer Rogue: Jet Ski Savior? - Captain Electro

This ain't your usual jet ski. The Electro Nautic WaveFlyer Rogue promises epic range, quick charging, and fa…

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Chinese startup Talent unveils record-breaking solid-state battery

Chinese startup Talent unveils record-breaking solid-state battery

A Chinese startup unveils a groundbreaking solid-state battery with the potential to double the range of curr…

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Wiesmann announces its first EV - the 680hp Project Thunderball

Wiesmann announces its first EV - the 680hp Project Thunderball

You won't hear the noise of BMW V8 in this, nor the whistle of turbos, not even a burble of exhaust. Ladies a…

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Pininfarina Battista Hyper GT goes into limited production

Pininfarina Battista Hyper GT goes into limited production

There will be 150 units of the twin of Rimac Nevera produced in Italy and each will cost $2.5 million.

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This Unicorn 1970 Plymouth RTS 'Cuda Is Back On The Street After Sitting For 47 Years

This Unicorn 1970 Plymouth RTS 'Cuda Is Back On The Street After Sitting For 47 Years

The Rapid Transit System 'Cuda came out of storage recently and the Auto Archaeologist does a full deep dive …

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Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 deliveries kick off, VLE 400 is next

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By Max McDee
| ArenaEV Verified
Mercedes-Benz has officially entered a new category in the EV market with its high-end passenger van, the VLE. Assembly lines for the vehicle started moving last week at the company's historic manufacturing facility in Vitoria, Spain, and first customer deliveries have already started rolling out right alongside the launch of series production. The German automaker designed the new electric van to provide a lot more room than the typical family minivans.
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Case against Tesla over broken FSD promises in Europe gets serious

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By Max McDee
| ArenaEV Verified
Tesla is facing a serious legal challenge in Europe regarding its automated driving claims. A collective action in the Netherlands is focusing on older Tesla models equipped with Hardware 3, and alleges that Tesla made promises about its autonomous software that the vehicles simply cannot fulfill. Owners of the affected EVs argue that the company sold them technology under false pretenses. The legal initiative started in April 2026 with 3,000 participants in its first week.
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Honda Super-N becomes one of UK’s cheapest EVs

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By Max McDee
| ArenaEV Verified
Honda finally announced the official pricing structure for its compact new hatchback, making it one of the most affordable electric cars available in the United Kingdom. The brand set the entry price for the Honda Super-N at exactly $26,086, putting the small hatchback right between the BYD Dolphin Surf and the Fiat 500e. To keep the entry price low, Honda gave the Super-N a modest 29.6 kWh battery pack.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Many years ago I moonlighted at Evening Standard but decided the auto industry was more fun. 3 decades later I'm wrenching words, not cars.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I gave up after jamming my fingers for 10 minutes straight.

How is social media changing news?

It makes everyone a journalist. Unfortunately, not everyone takes it seriously.
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