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News Opinion (Page 26)

News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner details his harrowing journey from Montreal to Toronto when his truck’s A/C suddenly stopped working. The owner says he wasn’t able to defrost or defog his Cybertruck and had to put on a down jacket to prevent himself from freezing.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A ​​Tesla Cybertruck gets bricked and locks the owner out on the highway. The owner is frustrated; however, Tesla fans say, “You should have left the door open.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners express their fear about how the salt on the roads will affect their trucks. One Cybertruck owner from Michigan says to protect his truck from rusting, he’ll be driving his Cadilac Escalade for the rest of winter.
By Rob Enderle on
The Lucid Gravity enters the market and appears to be a far better car than the Tesla Model Y, but it comes at a premium price, so it isn’t the value it might otherwise be. Still, the EV market needs competition and firms like BYD and Lucid.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck punches a hole in its subframe after hitting a very large pothole. The incident cost $34,013 and took close to four months to fix. However, the Cybertruck owner says, “This is still the most amazing truck I've ever had!”
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar really screwed up their rebranding and is now at risk of going under. There is a process to doing this well, this is what Jaguar did wrong, and what they should have done instead.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Due to emissions or safety regulations, some of the original Ferrari F40 features might be difficult to recreate in the modern iteration.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla says the $79,990 Cybertruck AWD will be worth $54,930 after driven for 3 years and 30,000 miles. This suggests Tesla is expecting the Cybertruck to hold 70% of its value after 3 years.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Reports from Japan are alarming, but here's why I don't think Mazda's popular Japanese roadster will go EV.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A brand new Cybertruck owner from Canada says his truck bricked itself as he was trying to defrost it. After the truck died in less than 24 hours, the Cybertruck owner says he went from being “In love to heartbroken on the same day.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla’s fully autonomous robotaxi, currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, shows perhaps the vehicle’s first minor accident. From the video, it appears that the vehicle briefly brushed up against a wall.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his dog was caught by the Cybertruck’s sharp stainless steel when it ran under the door. The Cybertruck left a deep triangular wound on the dog; however, other Cybertruck owners defended the truck, saying the dog was at fault.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A fault in the Cybertruck’s bed design allows debris to easily get trapped in the under-bed compartment. If moving hay, it blocks the air compressor intake, causing it to overheat. This affects the air suspension, which causes the truck to sink lopsided.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The A90 Final Edition is a proper send-off for the BMW-era Toyota GR Supra and it's way better than early reports gave it credit for
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his truck has a recall notice for a defective rear motor inverter. It will take two months to fix the issue; however, Tesla refused him as he was trying to trade in the problematic Cybertruck and upgrade to a Cyberbeast.
By Dimitar Angelov on
From compact sedans to quirky crossovers, to mid-engine JDM icons. These used Honda and Acura models still represent top value for money.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner from Michigan shares his surprise when he found his all-electric truck leaking oil. He communicated the incident with Tesla and was told that he needed to pay $7,665 for a motor replacement.
By Tinsae Aregay on
More than 75 Cybertruck owners say they have “no regrAts” about buying the vehicle. The few with complaints say their biggest issue is that they don’t have a second Cybertruck or that they haven’t spent more money to purchase the performance Cyberbeast.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says Tesla told him he chose a bad day to bring his truck in for service after the main battery pack, left rear motor, and 48-volt systems failed simultaneously. He adds his truck failed as he was getting a post-workout protein shake.
By Rob Enderle on
Teslas have been identified as the most likely cars, across all models, to have a fatal accident. Five easy practices could turn this liability into a safety asset.
By Rob Enderle on
BYD paves the way with the Yangwang U8, The First SUV designed to help you survive water-based weather catastrophes, making it a sign of future things.
By Rob Enderle on
Chrysler’s Portal Minivan looks to revitalize the brand but there is a good chance they’ll screw the final vehicle up and the company is running out of time for a win.
By Rob Enderle on
Mercedes is developing solar paint that could massively improve EV viability and significantly reduce EV charging costs. However, this new technology will have a steep learning curve, and the market isn’t yet ready.
By John Goreham on
We had a chance to put the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 tires through their paces this week and came away very impressed. Here’s why.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner from Idaho says his Cybertruck requires a full battery pack replacement even before Tesla could deliver it to him. A bricked Cybertruck with zero customer-driven miles is a new record for the EV maker.
By Dimitar Angelov on
US News says Hyundai is ahead of Toyota and Mazda thanks to a stout selection of ICE and BEV crossovers and SUV models. Here's why.
By Dimitar Angelov on
A reputable publication crowned Honda the best vehicle brand for 2025, and I took a look at how it happened.
By Peter Neilson on
Stay safe this winter with must-have tools for your Toyota Prius! From jump starters to tire socks, gear up for emergencies & enjoy the journey.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some of these Toyota Land Cruiser mods are a necessity while others are just there for a personal touch.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners share that their truck’s stainless steel has been rusted and corroded after exposure to a magnet. One owner specifically details the effects magnets have had on his Cybertruck’s stainless steel surface.