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News Opinion

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

By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Model Y dominates Scandinavian roads, but inspection data is raising concerns.
By Chris Johnston on
With ice storm power outages, EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 are suddenly being talked about as emergency power, not just transportation.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The sight of a milky residue on the oil cap is understandably worrying, but in this case, it seems to be driver error.
By Chris Johnston on
Volvo’s proposed plug-in hybrid with a 100-mile range is igniting controversy. Many feel that modern EVs like the Chevy Bolt make range anxiety a thing of the past and gas extension unnecessary.
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Model 3 value gap looks small on paper, until you dig into range, software, and charging. We look the prices of popular EV sedans including Chinese models.
By Rob Enderle on
With Lemonade’s historic launch of a 50% discount for Tesla FSD miles, the insurance industry has finally admitted what the data already knew: the most dangerous part of any car is the person behind the wheel.
By Rob Enderle on
The integration of Google’s Gemini into the new Volvo EX60 marks the pivotal moment where automobiles transition from transportation appliances to intelligent, conversational partners, fundamentally reshaping safety, productivity, and driving experience.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that the glue holding his truck together is starting to fail after exposure to freezing temperatures. He adds that his panels are visibly falling apart and vibrate loudly while driving.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Understanding how performance brakes work on the Porsche Taycan is important, and what may sound like an issue may sometimes be normal behavior.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his rear tires wore down to the wires after he started driving using FSD. He mentions that Tesla is nonetheless refusing to replace his tires under warranty, claiming he has used 100% on his Cybertruck before.
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s refusal to incorporate Lidar and radar is a gamble with human lives that ignores historical failures, while Waymo’s sensor-fusion approach sets the gold standard for a truly autonomous future we can trust.
By Rob Enderle on
Today’s Volvo EX60 launch changed everything. I’m swapping my XC60 order for this 400-mile range marvel. With NVIDIA tech and Google Gemini, it’s the most advanced EV I’ve ever seen.
By Chris Johnston on
The new Hyundai Staria Electric camper is igniting serious buzz and Westfalia Microbus nostalgia, but with modern features like solar panels and camp mode.
By Dimitar Angelov on
One of the most underrated Japanese trucks may just be the Tacoma's strongest competitor, especially if you are looking for a V-6 engine.
By Rob Enderle on
Slovakia’s Klein Vision stuns the automotive world with a production-ready flying car that transforms in minutes. We dive into the specs, the $1M price tag, and why this might be the first flying car to succeed.
By Rob Enderle on
Chery’s groundbreaking 600 Wh/kg solid-state battery technology debuts in the stunning Exeed Liefeng shooting brake, promising to end range anxiety forever while challenging the very survival of legacy Western automakers in the global market.
By Chris Johnston on
A Chevy Bolt driver dismissed Apple CarPlay, and other drivers responded with real world reasons for why they swear by it. We dig into the CarPlay and Android Auto details.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two special-edition models from Nissan and Toyota are more closely matched than some would like to admit, but there can only be one.
By Dimitar Angelov on
While some owners enjoy their sixth-generation 4Runner, many agree that it doesn't live up to the glory of the old model, and are conerned about long-term reliability.
By Chris Johnston on
How a short stint without his Kia EV9 changed an owner's view on much fueling a car really costs.
By Chris Johnston on
Ford Mustang Mach-E owner stumbles onto a study about driving habits that challenges everything we thought about battery care.
By John Goreham on
Let’s break down how Tesla owners view the issue of paint quality control, and see if this owner is alone in thinking that a car costing over $60,000 deserved proper paint.
By Rob Enderle on
As trade tensions with Washington reach a boiling point, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s landmark 6.1% tariff deal with Beijing signals a seismic shift that could leave American EV makers out in the cold.
By Rob Enderle on
As the IEA confirms China’s overwhelming manufacturing dominance, Western legacy automakers must pivot from protectionism to radical innovation or face being completely forced out of the global automotive market within the next decade.
By Rob Enderle on
The all-new Volvo EX60 debuts with a groundbreaking 500-mile range and lightning-fast charging, redefining the electric SUV segment and challenging global rivals with its next-generation SPA3 architecture and world-renowned Scandinavian luxury and total s
By Rob Enderle on
The European Union’s pivot from aggressive 35.5% tariffs to a strategic minimum price floor for Chinese EVs marks a historic shift in trade policy, altering the competitive landscape for Western automakers and the planet’s green future.
By Rob Enderle on
Ford’s bold shift to Extended-Range EV technology for the F-150 Lightning promises a massive 700-mile range, silencing critics and positioning the Blue Oval to dominate the electric truck market.
By Rob Enderle on
In a landmark CES 2026 announcement, Nvidia, Uber, and Lucid have formed a powerhouse alliance to deploy 100,000 autonomous robotaxis, signaling the beginning of the end for the traditional human-driven gig economy.
By Dimitar Angelov on
While Honda plans to actively counter the “trimflation” issue, the competitiveness of its EV models could be in question.
By Chris Johnston on
We look at how Toyota’s generous new 2026 incentives enabled a new buyer to save over $11,000 on a Toyota bZ by stacking lease cash, rebates, and bonuses.