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

By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota says the feature should be standard, but this owner does not have it on his 2026 Sienna XSE, raising a lot of questions.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are sharing their optimistic expectations for how long their trucks will last. One owner says his truck could remain in working condition for the next 40 years. Another owner says he wants to be buried in his Cybertruck.
By Chris Johnston on
Even with the key secured in a Faraday box, thieves used a device seen on home security video that has many EV owners worried. Owner replaced his Kia EV6 and describes security upgrades to protect it.
By John Goreham on
The New Chevrolet Bolt is exciting EV fans, and for good reason. Here’s an image and an explanation of why we predict the new Bolt will succeed wildly. However, one thing worries us.
By Rob Enderle on
By breaking the shackles of vendor lock-in, Lenovo’s Qira allows cars to dynamically choose the best AI models for safety and entertainment, creating a future-proof ecosystem that finally puts the driver first.
By Rob Enderle on
Xpeng AeroHT’s modular breakthrough solves the eVTOL range problem, promising 2026 deliveries of a 6x6 mothership and detachable drone, signaling China’s undeniable dominance in the multi-trillion-dollar low-altitude economy revolution.
By Rob Enderle on
Goodyear’s new SightLine technology gives tires a "nervous system," feeding real-time road friction data directly into AV computers like NVIDIA’s to instantly adjust braking and prevent accidents before they happen.
By Rob Enderle on
Kia’s production-ready PV5 and PV7 electric vans introduce game-changing modularity, allowing instant swaps between cargo, passenger, and office setups to tackle the booming delivery and ride-hailing sectors with unprecedented efficiency and utility.
By Rob Enderle on
By bridging the gap between raw perception and semantic reasoning, NVIDIA’s latest CES 2026 breakthroughs address the industry's greatest hurdle: building an autonomous system that can explain its actions to human passengers.
By Rob Enderle on
At CES 2026, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su unveiled revolutionary automotive processors delivering 50 TOPS of AI performance. This breakthrough enables massive in-car gaming and real-time 4K/8K visualization without sacrificing critical electric vehicle range.
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Cybertruck hype cycle is over, and the fallout for the most divisive pickup in modern auto history is almost over.
By Chris Johnston on
With all the wailing and gnashing of teeth about the cancellation of the federal EV tax subsidy, sales of electric vehicles in the rest of the world have continued to chug along, leaving America behind.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Yazoo Edition comes with a lot of goodies that make the Toyota GR86 even better, but whether this can justify the price is another question.
By Chris Johnston on
Ford Bronco fans are disappointed that the much bigger Bronco EV with a range extender option is only available in China, but there are hints about its U.S. availability.
By Dimitar Angelov on
A true Subaru STI model has been a long time coming, and we are getting one in 2027, but is it any good?
By Dimitar Angelov on
The cheapest Dodge Viper in the US became something unique after a Redeye V-8 engine swap, but is it worth the asking price?
By Chris Johnston on
A Honda Prologue journey that quietly exposes how much EV charging has changed, and how a surprising amount of money can be saved.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner has pretty big shoes to fill, but it seems it isn't performing as well as it should, and people have a lot of problems with it.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Lamborghini Diablo is one of the most replicated supercars, but some owners may be asking a steep price fr an unfinished project.
By Chris Johnston on
EV prices like the Chevy Bolt are crashing, and smart buyers are looking where nobody else thinks to shop.
By Chris Johnston on
We look at how a worn Nissan LEAF battery exposes the real math behind used EV bargains.
By Rob Enderle on
China bans fully retractable, electronic-only door handles by 2027 following fatal entrapment incidents. New regulations mandate mechanical redundancy for all vehicles to ensure passenger safety during power failures.
By Rob Enderle on
BYD dethrones Tesla as global EV leader. While Tesla struggles with aging models and political backlash, BYD dominates through vertical integration and affordable options, signaling a decisive shift in automotive power.
By Rob Enderle on
Leading into CES 2025, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite is the premium EV standard, beating rivals on efficiency. This tech dominance is becoming a critical "Intel Inside" factor for car buyers.
By Rob Enderle on
At CES 2026, Sony Honda Mobility is expected to debut the AFEELA 1, a pre-production EV redefining luxury. Merging PlayStation gaming and autonomous tech, it challenges rivals by prioritizing immersive passenger entertainment over horsepower.
By Rob Enderle on
At CES 2026, BMW is expected to debut the production iX3, pioneering the windshield-spanning Panoramic iDrive and conversational Alexa+, significantly redefining the "Neue Klasse" experience with immersive, intelligent cockpit technology.
By Chris Johnston on
The gap between Tesla Model Y dashboard range numbers and real driving is complicated, but we looked at the real-world range of 30 different EVs to see how they stack up.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was on the brink of trading in his all-electric truck for a Tesla Model Y. This would lower his monthly car payment by $1,000; however, he says that after a Cybertruck, he doesn’t want to drive any other vehicle.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is sharing his frustration with the latest FSD update. He says FSD v14 drives like a real person; however, it drives like a city person. In the small town where he lives, FSD often exceeds the speed limit.