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News Opinion (Page 17)

News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has categorically denied the claim that Tesla accelerates its mileage readings to avoid paying for vehicle repairs under warranty. Musk made his comment following a debate between a Tesla supporter and a critic on the topic.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has updated the Cybertruck order page to address concerns regarding the tow hitch. In an effort to address concerns about aluminum gigacastings, Tesla highlights that the Cybertruck tow hitch is made of “high-strength, class IV steel bar.”
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla has dropped below 50% of EV sales in California, benefiting a large group of EV makers in the US and abroad.
By Rob Enderle on
As the Slate Pickup approaches availability,, it appears to be a much more conservative approach to a conservative market of pickup truck drivers. Generally,, it is better to build a product that matches current needs than challenges them.
By John Goreham on
The Ford F-150 is one of America’s most popular vehicles. Available in many trims and with many packages, here’s why so many shoppers opt for the Tremor Series.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says gallons of water are trapped in his truck's floor and slosh around when he drives. Tesla was unable to determine the root cause. However, the Cybertruck owner says, “Tesla for life, I’ll never switch brands.”
By Dimitar Angelov on
Fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner prices hold exceptionally well, with 2024 models, in many cases, being more expensive than the new model.
By John Goreham on
SUVs have overtaken the auto industry. They seem to grow larger by the day. If you find SUVs hard to park this novel feature found on the 2025 Nissan Murano may be helpful to you.
By Ean Goreham on
I’m open to hearing your comments and criticisms about my decision to buy an automatic rear drive sports car, the 2025 Toyota GR86. But first, hear me out.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla is poking fun at how stripped-down the newly released rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck is. In response to an even more minimalistic “no-wheel-drive” Cybertruck variant, the Chief Engineer suggests it would require a hole in the floor for leg propulsion.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some of these sports cars have already appreciated in value, while others can still be found for dirt cheap.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that Tesla’s FSD software failed to recognize the speed limit and continued to drive 90 mph into a construction zone. Other Cybertruck owners also reported similar incidents where the vehicle did not detect a construction zone.
By Rob Enderle on
BYD is beginning to execute like the Japanese car companies, picking Western brands, using Western design elements, increasing quality, and retaining massive cost and price advantages.
By John Goreham on
Despite the protests, keying, fireboming, shootings, and other crazy anti-Tesla activity, Tesla’s delivery report shows the anger had very little impact on American-market vehicle deliveries.
By John Goreham on
A collection of automakers’ EV deliveries helped offset a meaningful decline by Tesla and five other brands in Q1 of 2025. With tariffs and the end of tax credits looming, could this be the last “Good” quarter for EVs in 2025?
By Dimitar Angelov on
One man's new car purchase experience may be ruined after the dealer wanted to get rid of an older car instead of selling the correct one.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner raises a safety issue regarding Dog Mode, saying, “Dogs can easily unlock the door from the inside.” Says his wife recently left their French bulldogs in the Cybertruck and was stunned to find they had managed to open the door.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan Z owner is worried that his car's coolant temperature went up slightly during slow driving. Apparently, Nissan has done something very few carmakers do.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has responded to Cybertruck owners who have seen a 50% decline in their vehicle's value. The EV maker attempted to humorously address the issue in response to a dedicated Tesla fan who says his Cybertruck lost half its value in a year.
By Dimitar Angelov on
While Lexus models are champions in retaining value, here's why this owner decided to trade-in his GX550 Luxury+ for an older, German premium SUV.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners report discovering rubber ducks placed on their trucks. One owner shared he was furious when he noticed a child touching his Cybertruck, only to realize he simply wanted to leave him a rubber duck.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports a bizarre incident where his truck became unresponsive while all systems stayed powered on. The Cybertruck had to be towed, with its high beams on, blinding oncoming traffic. The owner says he’s no longer a Tesla “fanboy.”
By Dimitar Angelov on
A disgruntled Nissan Z owner says that the “MyNissan” app did not report anything, but luckily, nothing major is missing from the sports car.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he accidentally found himself driving his truck in a tornado zone. However, he did not want to stop and get a hotel, so he decided to drive through the worst weather conditions of his life.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reported that both front wheels turned inward while driving. He’s suspicious whether this was sabotage by Tesla vandals since the tie rod is unbolted without visible damage. He adds that he’s never seen anything like this.
By Rob Enderle on
Western Car makers are falling behind their Chinese counterparts at an alarming rate, and analyst consensus indicates that they will be in catastrophic failure unless they step up. Intel is uniquely positioned to help these car companies close this gap.
By Rob Enderle on
Western Automakers have dropped behind their Chinese counterparts by around a decade and China continues to advance, if this trend isn’t reversed most Western car makers are likely to fail by 2030 simply because of their management style and structure.
By Rob Enderle on
While the report that Geely was buying Jaguar was an April Fools' joke, this would be a great idea for both firms.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has acknowledged calls for his resignation as Tesla CEO after disappointing Q1 delivery results. Musk expressed gratitude to an investor who threatened to sell 75% of his Tesla shares if Musk stepped down as CEO.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The new GR Corolla will feature many important improvements, but Toyota still doesn't say anything about the engine.