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By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner sold all his gasoline vehicles six months ago to use a Cybertruck on his farm. Since then, he reports facing several issues, adding, “It overheats when I drive just a few hundred yards from my house to the chicken coop.”
By John Goreham on
Federal support for EVs in America has shifted from all-in to abjectly hostile. EV market share had already flatlined, so what is about to happen in Q4 and beyond? Here’s how EVs lose share and settle in at around 5% U.S. market share, down from 8%.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his plan to use the truck to sell his house. He believes that including the Cybertruck in the house listing will attract wealthier clients and also help with marketing and spreading the word.
By John Goreham on
Two years ago, we began testing an EV charger from Emporia. Little did we know just how valuable this charger would end up being for our daily electric vehicle testing.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says he went to pick up his brand-new truck, but Tesla tried to deliver it with a large trim piece missing. He rejected the delivery and canceled his order, but now he’s having trouble getting his $15,582 down payment back.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports he found his garage filled with smoke, nearly causing a fire while he was charging his truck. He states that the issue was that the electrical cable in his new house was insufficient for the Cybertruck’s charging needs.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Foundation Series Cybertruck owners, who are among the first few thousand to purchase a Cybertruck, are demanding that Tesla give them the same perks that the EV maker is offering to new Cybertruck buyers.
By John Goreham on
Vehicles are switching to NACS from CCS and J-Plug connectors. This may end up positive, but it’s still a cumbersome procedure. Here’s our experience using what we consider to be the best EV sold in America, the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says after 12,000 miles, he’s run into his first major issue with his truck. He’s sent his Cybertruck to Tesla service, but after a week, the EV maker has yet to figure out the root cause of the issue.
By Rob Enderle on
Mercedes' new "message board" grille on its upcoming GLC EV is a novel feature offering new levels of personalization, but it also raises serious concerns about creating driver distractions and potentially amplifying road rage.
By Rob Enderle on
Subscription pricing for performance as VW is trying in the UK on the ID.3 has create a lot of unneeded negative controversy for the VW brand which doesn’t need it at the moment.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Infiniti finally seems to be making the right moves to get back on the enthusiast’s radar, but now it has more rivals to compete with.
By Rob Enderle on
BYD’s 1,000 KW charging announcement could significantly improve the competitiveness between EVs and ICE cars IF the electrical infrastructure can handle the extra load.
By John Goreham on
It’s do-or-die time for battery electric vehicles in America. There was an encouraging rise in EV deliveries in the month of July. Will EVs be able to score a month of double-digit market share before the end of subsidies on September 30th?
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports facing multiple issues: his truck hit a metal pole while in FSD, the earliest service appointment he could get is in a month, and the service center Tesla assigned him to is 5,200 miles away in Finland.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Despite falling sales, Tesla has unexpectedly increased the starting price for the tri-motor Cybertruck by $15,000. Together, Tesla has introduced a new “Luxe Package” that includes multiple premium features.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Drawing parallels between Acura's revived RSX and another Japanese sports car nameplate that fell victim to the SUV craze.
By John Goreham on
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a fantastic battery-electric vehicle that comes in many different trims and themes. Having tested the racecar N and the luxurious Limited, I have a solid opinion on which is the better buy for nearly every buyer.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unexpectedly announced that the EV maker might develop a flying Cybertruck. This excited many Tesla fans; however, Tesla engineers have shared that the product has not yet begun development.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Another legendary Acura nameplate, revived in a controversial manner as the brand makes up for lost time in the electrification race. Here's how an RSX EV can cater to enthusiasts.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck fan is torn about whether to buy the all-electric truck. On the one hand, he's a huge fan of the Cybertruck, but he’s concerned that showing up at job sites in one might negatively impact his landscaping business.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan’s motorsport division was on to something back in 2014, and here’s how it can bring the Japanese brand back on track.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports discovering a unique weakness in his truck’s camera-based driver assist feature, where it fails to recognize glass. The owner shares a video of his truck reversing directly into glass without any warning.
By Rob Enderle on
This column argues that a rumored three-motor electric Camaro coupe presents a massive opportunity for GM to redefine the American muscle car by respecting the model's heritage, learning from the branding and technical missteps of its rivals.
By Rob Enderle on
This column details Ford's radical new strategy to win the EV race by using a secretive "skunk works" team to create a truly affordable electric pickup, underpinned by a revolutionary, cost-cutting manufacturing process reminiscent of the original Model T
By Dimitar Angelov on
Infiniti Q50 owner makes a good case for what many would call a useless gimmick in the automotive world.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Porsche's popular, four-door EV model is a great offering, but continues to plague owner with the infamous, “Engine control error” issue. Will Porsche issue another service recall?
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner removed the magnetic decal he had placed on the truck’s stainless steel door and was surprised to find the surface covered in rust spots. Now, he’s wondering whether he has permanently damaged his Cybertruck.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he drove his new truck 70 miles straight to a Tesla supercharger. However, during the first charging session, the truck’s motor failed, and it had to be towed. The owner surprisingly notes this is a good thing.
By Rob Enderle on
This article discusses how Chinese automaker BYD is outselling Tesla in key European markets due to a combination of factors, including the degradation of the Tesla brand because of Elon Musk's political activities, and BYD's advantages.