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News Opinion

Opinion on auto industry news. Opinion on cars and new vehicles.

By Tinsae Aregay on October 30, 2023 - 9:54AM
The Cybertruck is shaping up to be a premium truck full of bells & whistles including an industry-leading 14-inches of suspension travel. And today, a new Cybertruck video shows, the vehicle sporting a powered frunk that can automatically open & close.
By John Goreham on October 27, 2023 - 4:15PM
You’ve just had new tires mounted to your vehicle, and now you are observing lower fuel economy. Here’s why that happens and why it should not worry you.
By John Goreham on October 27, 2023 - 10:21AM
Mercedes-Benz has created a class-leading five-passenger SUV. There is a lot to like about this luxury vehicle.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 26, 2023 - 12:26PM
BP, the oil giant responsible for the largest marine oil spill in history, in a surprising move today has announced that it’ll be purchasing $100 million worth of superchargers from Tesla to install at the former’s charging sites.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 26, 2023 - 10:42AM
Last week we learned that Tesla is working on a refreshed Model 3 Performance with new wheels, sport brakes, suspension, and “Ludicrous” badging. And today, we’ve additional Ludicrous Model 3+ leaks which include new bolstered “sport” seats.
By John Goreham on October 26, 2023 - 7:48AM
We polled 20,000 Ford owners and enthusiasts to see what they thought of the Bronco Sport’s auto stop-start feature. For the most part, the opinions were polarized. Here’s how the poll results came out.
By John Goreham on October 24, 2023 - 10:11AM
Lectron is among the first of the charger companies to offer a Tesla-style charging handle for its charger products. Here is a look at a Level 1 and a Level 2 Electric vehicle charger with this connection type. 
By Tinsae Aregay on October 23, 2023 - 1:19PM
A release candidate Tesla Cybertruck had to be towed after it was stranded unable to supercharge in the Mojave, desert in California. The vehicle was parked next to a Ford F-150 which allowed for a nice size comparison.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 23, 2023 - 10:23AM
Following a disappointing earnings call that saw Tesla’s market cap & Elon Musk’s net worth go down by $120 billion & $15 billion, respectively, Musk says, Tesla will be doing a “large-scale” advertising campaign to appease investors feeling the heat.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 23, 2023 - 6:50AM
Elon Musk was mobbed by an over-excited crowd as he attempted to leave the US Grand Prix in a new Cybertruck prototype with a white interior. Musk’s guards are seen pushing away fans as the Tesla CEO utilizes 4-wheel steering to quickly find his way out.
By Justin Hart on October 22, 2023 - 5:52PM
Recently I surveyed 30 fellow electric vehicle (EV) drivers via social media to ask them how many miles they have gotten out of their factory supplied tires, and a little bit about how they drive, the brand of tires, etc. The results were surprising.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 22, 2023 - 11:26AM
After finally taking the wraps off the refreshed Model 3 back at the end of August, Tesla has finally delivered the first Model 3+ to a lucky customer in Bielefeld Germany.
By Justin Hart on October 21, 2023 - 5:52PM
US consumers are showing signs of losing interest in fully electric vehicles, or at least those built by established automotive brands. The numbers speak for themselves, but the conclusions we should draw from them are up for debate.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 20, 2023 - 11:00AM
In the two days following Tesla’s disappointing earnings call, Tesla stock has gone down by more than 12%. This has cost Elon Musk $15 billion personally and has cost Tesla $118 billion as a company.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 20, 2023 - 8:06AM
Through the company’s online parts catalog, Tesla has unintentionally revealed a new refreshed Model 3+ with ‘Plaid’ badging. In the same document, Tesla has also shown off several new wheel designs including 19 & 20 inch “Warp” wheels.
By John Goreham on October 19, 2023 - 10:16AM
We analyze how the 2023 Honda Civic Type R elevates the Civic model line but does so without running the fun. 
By Tinsae Aregay on October 19, 2023 - 6:37AM
Tesla has released several new details about the Cybertruck. They include an 800-volt battery and powertrain architecture, an industry-leading 14-inch suspension travel, 125,000 annualized installed production capacity, and a November 30 delivery date.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 18, 2023 - 7:24AM
Last month Elon Musk shared a video of Tesla’s next-generation, end-to-end neural net FSD software driving smoothly in Silicon Valley. Today, Tesla shared the progress it has made by showing off FSD 12 effortlessly driving around Austin, Texas.
By John Goreham on October 17, 2023 - 5:03PM
We did some research and some testing to determine if premium fuel has any benefit in the Ford Bronco Sport. This is what we found. 
By John Goreham on October 17, 2023 - 10:20AM
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport is a true SUV. We break down our argument that this vehicle satisfies all of the requirements that define the term.
By Peter Neilson on October 16, 2023 - 4:40PM
Challenging the odds with a discarded Prius. Can an old hybrid be reborn? Dive into the restoration journey.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 16, 2023 - 2:13PM
Tesla has filled with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in China for two new Model Y variants. Among other changes, the 2 Model Y variants are listed with a radar option which suggests HW4 computer launch.
By John Goreham on October 16, 2023 - 1:14PM
The new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is about to drop, and it’s a big departure style-wise from the 2023 on sale right now. We did a deep dive on the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid and found a lot to like. Here are the ways we feel the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid stands
By John Goreham on October 16, 2023 - 1:00PM
We test and review the Motorola MA1 Wireless Car Adapter for Android Auto. Unlike some other dongles we have tried, this one works perfectly. 
By Tinsae Aregay on October 13, 2023 - 8:19AM
Tesla is currently conducting an extensive Cybertruck testing regiment ahead of the start of the vehicle's volume production. While testing, a release candidate Cybertruck has been spotted pulled over by a police officer in California.
By Peter Neilson on October 12, 2023 - 1:32PM
Tesla and Toyota may have found the EV game-changer: LFP solid-state batteries. Is this the breakthrough that drives electric vehicles to mainstream dominance?
By Peter Neilson on October 11, 2023 - 6:06PM
Discover Toyota's game-changing move into giga casting. It's a leap promising safer, more efficient vehicles and revolutionizing the art of auto repair
By John Goreham on October 11, 2023 - 3:47PM
We’ve tested both the Nissan Z and the 2024 Z NISMO sports cars. Here’s how Nissan elevated an already top-shelf sports car. 
By Tinsae Aregay on October 10, 2023 - 10:45PM
Tesla has launched a wrap service for the Model 3 & Y in the US which adds 7 new paint options at a cost of $8,000. In addition, Tesla will be offering a wrap service with multiple colors for the Cybertruck within 6 months after the start of deliveries.
By Peter Neilson on October 10, 2023 - 6:45PM
Have you ever frowned at that tire alert? Discover why TPMS sensors are vital for safety and how you can confidently handle their replacement with just the basics!