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Andrew J. Hawkins

Andrew J. Hawkins

Transportation editor

Transportation editor

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    The Thing on the Hill.

    Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) was known for driving his 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 around Washington, DC.

    The boxy convertible, aka The Thing, was full of holes and dead leaves, but became something of an automotive celebrity on Capitol Hill. Today, the Thing makes its final DC appearance, as the retired Burr is on hand to witness his successor’s swearing in.

    We asked 17 smart people to predict the future of transportation in 2023

    Will car prices start to stabilize? Which startups will go bust? What will happen with the Cybertruck? Will this be the year of the cargo bike? Our experts offered their predictions on these topics and more.

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    Richard Lawler
    Inside the Cadillac of EVs.

    A good way to get a good feel for the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is this quick video tour guided by Andrew Hawkins.

    Cadillac’s first Ultium-powered EV gets points for a dazzling moonroof, although its gear stalk and door handles weren’t as amazing.

    Overall, the Lyriq is a long-legged, compellingly priced, sumptuously appointed EV draped with enough high-tech features to make any Tesla owner reconsider their life choices.