Nicole Wakelin

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Nicole Wakelin

Lucid is taking a fresh approach to building luxury cars. Rather than piling on premium materials, the focus is on simple, thoughtful design choices that create a welcoming and relaxing space. We sat down with Nicola Danks, Head of Color and Materials at Lucid Motors, at the first drive of the new Gravity SUV. She isn’t out to chase trends. Instead, she wants to create a lasting impression through design and carefully selected materials.

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Nicole Wakelin

We recently sat down with Dave Flint, Head of UX/UI at Lucid, to get the scoop on the new Lucid UX 3.0 platform. It’s not just a slight upgrade or enhancement from what’s in the Lucid Air sedan. Instead, it’s a rethink of how drivers interact with their cars and how tech plays into that experience. From the Gravity’s quirky steering wheel to its screens, Flint walked me through how the changes will make EV life easier and maybe even outright serene.

1 week ago | magazine.northeast.aaa.com | Nicole Wakelin

A classic car is a special purchase. It’s not something you buy out of necessity, but rather because it speaks to your heart. It could be the car you dreamed of owning when you were a kid, or maybe it’s the one your parents owned years ago. You might even buy classic cars as an investment in the hopes that their value will increase over time. No matter why you buy a classic car, it deserves special care to keep it looking good and ready to drive for years to come.

2 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Nicole Wakelin

The recently announced US tariffs have the auto industry on edge with some automakers taking immediate action to ensure everyone can still buy their cars. On the list is Ford, which announced that it is opening up its employee pricing to everyone from April 3 to June 2, so you have a limited time to take advantage of the deal. According to Ford Authority, there are a few key things to note, including the fact that participation is up to the discretion of individual dealers.

2 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Nicole Wakelin

While it could be argued that screens have become more necessary to show more information and provide more entertainment value - look at the Ioniq 5 - Hyundai has realized that a purely digital approach is not necessarily the best, and improvements are coming as early as next year.