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By Tim Healey on
We’ve all heard the stories about car sales people pushing buyers into more expensive cars. Well, it’s not just sales people. Automakers do it, too, via how they structure their product lineup. Ford is a great example right now.
By Tim Healey on
You'd think a Tesla technician knows how to turn on a 2022 Tesla Model Y. But perhaps not. Perhaps they're new on the job? Perhaps they were kidding?
By Rob Enderle on
The new Dynisma DMG-S simulator brings Formula 1 fidelity into your home, offering an incredibly immersive way to sharpen your track skills while drastically cutting your physical car maintenance expenses.
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo’s latest upgraded plug-in hybrid SUV offers astonishing capabilities, but the revolutionary computing architecture and pure electric performance of the upcoming EX60 completely changed our automotive purchase plans this year.
By Rob Enderle on
Massive depreciation across the luxury electric vehicle sector creates an unprecedented opportunity for smart buyers. Discover why the 2022 Audi e-tron GT quietly crushes its used high-performance market competition.
By Rob Enderle on
Purchasing a 400V electric vehicle today guarantees rapid technological obsolescence and accelerated financial depreciation. The automotive future belongs entirely to 800V architectures that charge faster, run cooler, and protect investments.
By Rob Enderle on
The automotive industry faces an existential crisis by confusing basic execution-layer driving automation with true cognitive-layer agentic AI, leading to dangerous public confusion, severe product delays, and cascading technological failures.
By Tinsae Aregay on
After 4 months of waiting, Tesla has finally confirmed that Standard All-Wheel Drive Cybertruck deliveries will begin on June 12. The first person invited to take delivery is a Texas resident, a prior Tesla customer, and a first-day reservation holder.
By Armen Hareyan on
Mitsubishi answered our questions about charging, all-wheel drive, and software for the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV, and the clues were compelling enough for us to create three possible interior designs.
By Tinsae Aregay on
After years of complaints from Cybertruck owners, Tesla is finally implementing a fix for the tonneau cover water leak issue. The EV maker is applying foam sealant to some Cybertrucks to prevent water from entering the vault.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner was initially excited to learn that Tesla had quietly added free supercharger access to his truck. However, he quickly realized this means his truck has encountered a significant charging issue affecting home charging.
By John Goreham on
We ran the new BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ tire on pavement and dirt under six popular adventure vehicles. For owners who need a livable, daily-use all-terrain tire, this might be the perfect solution.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner was surprised to discover a large spider inside his car’s camera housing. The vehicle’s driver-assist features have been acting strangely for some time, and Tesla is investigating, with the issue escalated to headquarters.
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo’s highly anticipated EX60 is finally hitting the US market, but the 400-mile P12 flagship remains delayed. Discover which models you can order today and explore long-range electric SUV alternatives.
By Rob Enderle on
HP just revealed a stunning new Ferrari-branded laptop, reigniting the long history of automotive tech partnerships. Let's explore why these co-branded machines generate unmatched office envy and fierce fan loyalty.
By Rob Enderle on
Join me at Kia's West Point facility as I explore the refreshed 2026 EV6, dissecting its advanced powertrains, redesigned aesthetics, and the frustrating reasons I passed on the GT model.
By Tim Healey on
The 2027 Charger announcement isn't really about stripes or brake calipers. It's about Dodge doubling down on something increasingly rare in today's industry: Giving buyers more ways to get exactly the car they want.
By Rob Enderle on
Join me as I explore the 2026 Kia Sportage at the state-of-the-art Georgia Metaplant, comparing its diverse powertrain options and striking design while examining Kia's bold American manufacturing strategy.
By Rob Enderle on
A four-hour drive from Savannah to Atlanta reveals the 2026 Kia Telluride offers intimidating styling and elegant interiors, though quirky controls and slippery seats leave room for improvement.
By John Goreham on
We compare and contrast two great Subaru crossover SUVs. Be prepared for some surprises. Virtually none of our expectations proved true when we evaluated the 2026 Crosstrek hybrid versus the Solterra EV.
By Tinsae Aregay on
The highly anticipated, more affordable $59,990 Cybertrucks are beginning to appear at Tesla service centers across the country. This indicates Tesla is close to starting deliveries of the sold-out cheaper Cybertruck variant.
By Rob Enderle on
Flying to Savannah to watch Kia launch the Sportage Hybrid revealed how advanced robotics and smart state politics are rapidly transforming Georgia into a modern American automotive powerhouse right now.
By Dimitar Angelov on
You can now get the ultimate road-going iteration of the Nissan GT-R engine, but it doesn’t come cheap.
By Tim Healey on
Ferrari has made divisive cars before, but nothing like the Ferrari Luce EV. And much of the criticism has nothing to do with the EV powertrain.
By Rob Enderle on
Legacy automakers are currently sabotaging legendary brands by churning out hideous electric vehicles. We explore whether Jaguar, Ferrari, Mercedes, or Tesla claims the ultimate title for the ugliest design ever.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Longbow Speedster looks like a Ferrari while the Luce EV has already become a meme.
By Rob Enderle on
When legendary automakers abruptly abandon their design heritage for electric vehicles, massive customer backlash inevitably follows. We explore the costly missteps of Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, and Jaguar and how they recover.
By Rob Enderle on
The new electric Ferrari Luce makes a tragic design pivot by using an Apple designer. Abandoning Maranello continuity for this EV isolates loyalists and ultimately destroys an iconic brand heritage.
By Rob Enderle on
Ferrari's first electric vehicle polarizes traditionalists while deliberately capturing a new demographic. Exploring the bold design choices behind the Luce reveals a calculated strategy to finally win over women drivers.
By Rob Enderle on
Ferrari’s new Luce EV repeats the brand mistakes Ford made with the Mustang Mach-E, proving legacy automakers still fundamentally misunderstand how to successfully transition into the modern electric era.