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News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on December 5, 2023 - 8:49PM
Elon Musk confirmed next-gen $25,000 vehicle production has moved from Giga Mexico to Giga Texas. Musk added Tesla is close to starting production of this car and teased “technology far in advance of anything in the automotive world.”
By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 4:06PM
We examine three fuzzy areas of the cost of ownership of a Tesla Cybertruck and make some predictions.
By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 2:23PM
We had a chance to experience the 2023 BMW Z4 and came away with five strong impressions.
By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 1:23PM
Mazda’s smallest sedan and hatchback plus its smallest crossover all earn the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety’s highest possible score following updated testing. 
By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 10:51AM
As the modern age of electric vehicles grows close to completing three decades, we look back on some milestones in the industry and in our testing.
By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 8:10AM
Are you about to install a new EV charger setup? We have some advice for you, and an explanation as to why you should hard-wire it or install the plug “upside down.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 5, 2023 - 8:10AM
A new video shows a Tesla Cybertruck carrying a Toyota Prius on the truck bed while off-roading. Further inspection of the video reveals that the Cybertruck is preparing for an automatic emergency braking test.
By Peter Neilson on December 4, 2023 - 4:01PM
Explore the evolution of eco-friendly driving from the pioneering Toyota Prius to the futuristic Tesla Cybertruck. Witness how they're reshaping the automotive world.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 4, 2023 - 10:12AM
At the Cybertruck delivery event, Tesla showed off the Cybertruck’s durability rather disappointingly by softly lobbing a baseball at the glass. However, a new video shows Tesla’s top executive team thoroughly testing the Cybertruck glass.
By Justin Hart on December 3, 2023 - 3:59AM
US car dealers are escalating their resistance to EVs. In a recent letter to president Biden, they falsely claimed to “reflect the voice of customers” and to sell “every major brand in the US”. It is a sign that dealerships are getting desperate.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 2, 2023 - 11:26AM
Tesla’s VP of Investor Relations has come to MKBHD’s defense against “he should stay in his lane” comments and production quality criticisms. MKBHD’s Cybertruck review was especially criticized in light of Hagerty’s & Top Gear’s stellar reviews.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 1, 2023 - 3:30PM
In a new interview, Tesla’s VP of vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy has confirmed that using the V4 superchargers, the Cybertruck will be able to supercharge at 350KW. Lars also added that the vehicle can go from 15% to 85% in under 18 minutes.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 1, 2023 - 11:51AM
A Tesla Cybertruck has taken on the Rivian R1T and Hammer EV in the first quarter mile race. The Cybertruck leaves both vehicles behind and only a day after deliveries officially becomes the fastest pickup truck in the world.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 1, 2023 - 8:07AM
Tesla has launched the first 1000 “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks at the delivery event. The trucks are inspired by the Foundation Series books and contain special 3-headed Cyberbeast badging and Elon Musk’s civilization collapse warnings.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 30, 2023 - 7:19PM
Tesla has launched two new Cybertruck factory color options – matte black and satin white. According to Tesla’s online configurator, these options cost an extra $6,500.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 30, 2023 - 5:51PM
Tesla launched the Cybertruck with a “Range Extender” that bumps the Cybertruck’s range to 470 miles. Elon Musk has provided details saying it’s “an optional battery pack that fits in 1/3 of the truck bed, used for long trips & towing things up mountains”
By Tinsae Aregay on November 30, 2023 - 2:12PM
Concerns over surprisingly small Cybertruck range numbers accidentally shared by MHBHD have tempered expectations for the Cybertruck. Tesla’s stock is down in a day that’s expected to be the company’s biggest product launch.
By John Goreham on November 30, 2023 - 11:12AM
We update our long-term test of the Ford Bronco Sport with a focus on things we have learned in the first four months of ownership including a look at the community of owners.
By John Goreham on November 30, 2023 - 8:49AM
In a new study based on owner-reported problems, Consumer Reports busts the myth that battery-electric vehicles are more reliable than hybrids and conventional gas-powered vehicles.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 29, 2023 - 10:15AM
Elon Musk promised at the Cybertruck unveiling that the vehicle will have a solar panel cover option that “can generate 15 miles per day.” And now Tesla code reveals that the EV maker is working on “Cybertruck solar.”
By Tinsae Aregay on November 29, 2023 - 6:55AM
A Tesla manager confirmed that the Cybertruck will have a relatively small 123KWh battery pack. We’ve also seen a Cybertruck showing a 267-mile range at full charge. However, what if there was a simple trick to drastically extend the Cybertruck’s range?
By John Goreham on November 28, 2023 - 4:30PM
The average price for a new electric vehicle has dropped year over year, while hybrids have seen a steep increase in average transaction prices. The reasons for both are nuanced but point to hybrids gaining in popularity. 
By Tinsae Aregay on November 28, 2023 - 9:33AM
Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck delivery event will exclusively be streamed on X (Twitter). Given the fact that Tesla is a publicly traded company, this raises the question of whether Elon Musk has gone too far propping up X using Tesla.
By Peter Neilson on November 27, 2023 - 3:38PM
Discover why Tesla's futuristic Cybertruck, despite its bold tech, may not eclipse the Toyota Prius's widespread appeal in practicality and eco-friendliness.
By John Goreham on November 27, 2023 - 3:11PM
We show off some images taken of the Honda Prelude Concept car. Is this the best-looking new car prospect?
By Peter Neilson on November 27, 2023 - 2:28PM
From junkyard relic to road-ready gem, discover how I transformed a battered 2005 Toyota Prius into a reliable ride, proving its undervalued potential.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 27, 2023 - 10:06AM
A new video reveals Tesla has added two novel Cybertruck features through an over-the-air software update. The vehicle now does a new startup light sequence and automatically raises & lowers the suspension to increase accessibility and ground clearance.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 27, 2023 - 7:15AM
A Tesla manager in charge of the San Diego showroom has revealed that the Cybertruck has a relatively small 123KWh battery pack. This gives credence to earlier leaks showing a Cybertruck with only a 267-mile range at full charge.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 26, 2023 - 2:27PM
Footage of Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory shows that the EV maker has a stainless steel vehicle deployed to work at Giga Texas. The vehicle. in addition to the stainless steel, also shares the Cybertruck’s triangular silhouette design and can seat 6 people.
By Justin Hart on November 26, 2023 - 9:55AM
Kia has begun offering enticing promotional incentives for their new EV9 midsized all electric SUV. While this should come as good news, it begs the question: since the EV9 is already greatly anticipated, will the incentives lead to more sales?