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

By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are sharing their frustration about how much battery their vehicles consume while simply sitting, turned off. One owner says he is away on a two-week trip, and his truck has already lost 30 miles of range in 48 hours.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that his truck kept accelerating even though he was pressing the brake pedal. As he was driving downhill in a mountainous area, he had to crash the Cybertruck before it drove off the hill.
By Chris Johnston on
There are small Tesla Model Y charging details most owners ignore until something goes wrong.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Doug DeMuro says the Cybertruck will depreciate significantly over the next year and a half. Doug’s price prediction is $35,000. He adds that he feels sad for people he sees driving the all-electric truck.
By Chris Johnston on
The small compromises that can be made to allow you to drive a Tesla Model Y while living in an apartment or condo.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says buying the electric truck has transformed how he sees his Ford F-250 Super Duty. He adds that the Ford F-250 feels like a dinosaur, whereas the Cybertruck feels like a spaceship.
By Aram Krajekian on
On paper, the Kia Carnival looks like the smarter buy, but real-world ownership priorities explain why many families still choose the Toyota Sienna.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y buyer shares her disappointment with the lack of personal care when picking up her new vehicle. She adds that the employees wanted to rush her out of the delivery center and that the whole process felt cold and inefficient.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The interior gives away a few important details about the LFA successor.
By Chris Johnston on
With millions of EVs on the road, this fear still dominates social media comment sections.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was confused when a state trooper turned on his siren and began following him for no reason. However, it turns out the police officer was just curious about the Cybertruck and ended up giving him a police escort.
By Chris Johnston on
the VW ID Buzz problem isn’t about lack of nostalgia, it’s the stuff buyers won’t ignore and what VW needs to fix to be successful in 2027.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares how the truck she bought, thinking it would be the safest vehicle for her 8-month-old, is putting her in danger. She says she has been a victim of coal rolling and road rage incidents.
By Chris Johnston on
The cancellation of the popular Ford F-150 Lightning sent shock waves through the electric truck community, and has owners of the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV worried.
By Chris Johnston on
Looking past headlines and politics, the real EV friendly states emerge from the numbers.
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla stunned shoppers by cutting its cheapest Model 3 lease deal early on December 18. This move suggests looming price hikes and forces a re-evaluation of Tesla’s long-term sales strategy and brand image challenges.
By Rob Enderle on
Lucid Motors has launched its "Lucid Recharged" CPO program. This article explores why certified pre-owned options are vital for startup health, buyer confidence, residual values, and Lucid’s maturation as an automaker.
By Rob Enderle on
Rivian shares soared after unveiling its proprietary "Rivian Autonomy Processor," signaling a strategic shift away from suppliers like Nvidia. This move toward vertical integration offers significant advantages but carries substantial development risks.
By Rob Enderle on
Ford’s pivot from large EVs to hybrids and trucks is a necessary financial reality check. We analyze the $1.9 billion shift, implications for US electrification, and why hybrids are Ford's crucial bridge forward.
By Rob Enderle on
GM’s 1,700 job cuts at its Fairfax plant signal a major industry pivot. As demand softens, GM and Ford are recalibrating their EV strategies, risking momentum against Tesla and global competitors.
By Rob Enderle on
The US DOT’s new national strategy for Advanced Air Mobility provides a crucial roadmap for air taxis. This column analyzes its impact on timelines, remaining infrastructure hurdles, global competition, and the future of personal flight.
By Chris Johnston on
What the Ford F-150 Lightning got wrong and why its rivals are succeeding.
By Chris Johnston on
The GMC Hummer EV proves that steering can be entertainment and utility at the same time in ways gas trucks can’t match.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that, following the recent Brown University shooting, he contacted the FBI to report that his truck was parked near the scene. Soon after, the FBI responded and issued a call to all Tesla drivers in the area.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota may have shot itself in the leg, as the 4Runner could be seen as a better value for money than the J250 Land Cruiser.
By Chris Johnston on
Why the new Toyota BZ campaign feels like a quiet reset for how EVs should be sold.
By Dimitar Angelov on
This is not an isolated case and Kia is replacing some engines free of charge, but troubleshooting the problem reveals that it may be down to a $240 part.
By Chris Johnston on
This isn’t clickbait. As we move into the holiday party season, it’s nice to have a provocative (true) topic to get conversations started. I’m here to help with some interesting facts about mining materials for EV batteries like the Tesla Model Y.
By Chris Johnston on
We get into the overlooked winter behavior of EVs like the Tesla Model 3 that explains why some trips feel shockingly inefficient.