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News Opinion

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

By Rob Enderle on
GM Steals the Crown: How Chevrolet Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Cadillac OPTIQ Fueled a 252% Surge, Propelling GM Past Tesla in Canadian EV Sales as Incentives Vanish and Elon Musk's Persona Impacts Brand Appeal.
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota's partnership with BYD on the China-exclusive bZ5 electric crossover demonstrates Toyota's strategic effort to understand BYD's cost-effective EV production, offering a competitively priced vehicle that could potentially succeed in the US.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says that Tesla sent her vehicle for service prior to delivery. She adds that her Tesla advisor was unsure why her delivery was delayed but later found out that Tesla needed to replace some clips on the truck with bolts and screws.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner from Canada is concerned after his all-electric crossover lost 3% of its battery capacity in just 7,500 miles. He notes that his previous Teslas had lost only 1.4% of their battery capacity over a nine-year period.
By John Goreham on
We reached out to the folk most likely to buy a new generation 2026 Toyota RAV4 and asked how important a spare tire was to them. Nearly two-thirds say they would reconsider the purchase if Toyota ditches the spare tire.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has responded to calls that he should dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week to Tesla. Musk expressed his frustration, stating that Tesla hasn’t paid him anything for his work over the past seven years.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Sometimes, what seems like a scary issue that may cost you an arm and a leg at the dealership, turns out to be an easy fix, as this Hyundai owner found out.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that his vehicle became completely unresponsive shortly after a high-pressure rinse at the car wash. Tesla Support replied, stating he’s to blame because he didn’t activate “Car Wash Mode" before washing the Cybertruck.
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a post at the Tesla Cybertruck Facebook Page. Let’s explore the seeming silliness of folks with lousy cars criticizing the Cybertruck.
By John Goreham on
A new post in a popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 group asks a very good question. Which tires are the best for year-round use if the owner of a battery-electric vehicle wishes to preserve the vehicle’s initial efficiency and have a smooth ride? We break down the b
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer was excited when Tesla offered him an $8,000 discount on a brand-new truck. However, he’s now concerned after Tesla informed him that the truck cannot be delivered without first performing safety repairs.
By John Goreham on
We found a crazy discount on a new, never-driven Cybertruck on Tesla’s official website for excess inventory. Here’s the price.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that he was recently rear-ended while driving on the highway with his wife present. However, he notes that neither he nor his wife felt the impact. Now, seeing how sturdy the vehicle is, his wife wants her own Cybertruck.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Much thought and effort has gone into turning this humble Japanese Honda Civic hatchback into the ultimate hypermile build.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner transitioned from an FSD believer to a skeptic after a drive meant to showcase how awesome FSD is ended up in a crash. The Cybertruck owner now doubts if Tesla is ready to launch unsupervised FSD in a few days.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that Tesla Service may have misplaced his vehicle and unintentionally performed the scheduled door replacement for his truck on another Cybertruck. He asks Tesla, “Are you sure we’re in the right truck?”
By Rob Enderle on
The conceptual Fiat TRIS, a small and affordable electric vehicle, offers an innovative solution for last-mile delivery in dense urban areas and presents a potential steppingstone towards integrated drone delivery networks.
By Rob Enderle on
BYD, leveraging its cost advantages and strong Chinese market presence, has overtaken Tesla in global EV sales, necessitating BYD's continued focus on affordability and international expansion, while Tesla needs to diversify its lineup and reduce costs.
By Rob Enderle on
Google's integration of its advanced Gemini AI into Volvo cars promises a revolutionary, conversational in-car experience with enhanced entertainment, safety features, and the potential to elevate Volvo's tech-forward appeal, positioning it well.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Tesla Cybertruck owners in Texas are reporting a "quirk" where their trucks in FSD drive into oncoming traffic while making a left turn. This comes less than two weeks before Tesla launches unsupervised FSD in Austin, Texas.
By John Goreham on
Our title is taken from a post by a Democrat party political action committee in Philadelphia that has just destroyed a Tesla vehicle in protest. Its founder, Jack Inacker, invites you to ask questions about its destructive protest of Tesla and Elon Musk.
By John Goreham on
The Senate Majority from Massachusetts has proposed a new law that would limit the personal driving miles of her constituents
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that falling tree sap has seriously damaged the stainless steel on his truck. He added that he contacted Tesla, and the company responded, saying that if not immediately cleaned, tree resin could damage a Cybertruck.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Thanks to stricter emissions regulations and updated cyber security, extracting extra performance from the upcoming “NE” Mazda MX-5 will be more difficult. Reddit users are discussing interesting solutions to a future problem.
By John Goreham on
The Toyota RAV4, coming this fall, enters a new generation for its 2026 model year. Every RAV4 for 2026 has two or more electric motors. The question we ask of readers is, should the RAV4 be called an “EV,” or not?
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Pan Luo, owner of Pan Pro Pest Services in Metro West Boston. Pan switched from a gas-powered minivan to a new 2025 Model Y from Tesla and has found that it is improving his business in numerous ways.
By John Goreham on
Our family owned a G80 for seven years. Now I have tested the latest version 2025 of the Genesis G80, and I think I can honestly say what needs to be said about this car. 
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck buyer expressed his surprise after discovering red paint and scratches all over his brand-new truck. The owner shared his belief that the truck had been vandalized beforehand and that Tesla hadn’t properly cleaned up the resulting mess.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Is Nissan's poor reliability exaggerated? Opinions vary, but this Rogue serves its owner faithfully and drives like new most of its original parts.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he took delivery of a Cybertruck with a lot of blemishes because he didn’t want to wait. However, more than a year later, he says, “The defects are driving me insane.”