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News Opinion (Page 36)

News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on
A modified diesel truck on the highway tried to cover a Tesla Cybertruck with a large, dark, sooty exhaust. However, the driver of the lifted-up Chevy Silverado soon discovered that his truck was no match for the Tesla Cybertruck.
By John Goreham on
We look back at one of the most unique vehicles ever sold in America. The early 1990s Toyota Camry wagon with dual rear wipers and a pair of kid-sized rear-facing jumpseats. 
By Dimitar Angelov on
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has a few controversies about it, but more than makes up with these great features.
By Bhavik Sreenath on
The Porsche 992.2 configurator is live, revealing a hybrid powertrain, design tweaks, and a hefty price hike. Will enthusiasts embrace the electrified future of the iconic 911?
By John Goreham on
We try out Ford’s new network of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles and come away mightily impressed.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Despite Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru working on reducing carbon emissions, they still promise excitement from future models.
By Tinsae Aregay on
There are more than ten customer-assigned Cybertrucks at the Loveland, Colorado, Tesla service center. However, the trucks couldn’t be handed over to customers because the service center was understaffed following recent employee firings.
By Bhavik Sreenath on
The Porsche Macan bids farewell to Europe due to new cybersecurity regulations. Learn why Porsche is pulling the plug on the ICE Macan in the EU and what it means for other markets.
By Denis Flierl on
I have talked to many Subaru owners, and there is a common theme among Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback owners. They wish their cars had two features. Can you guess what they are?
By Bhavik Sreenath on
2024 Porsche Cayenne facelift vs. BMW X5 LCI: a head-to-head comparison of two luxury SUV titans. Which one takes the crown for performance, luxury, and value?
By John Goreham on
VW says that its customers’ opinions have resulted in it holding off on introducing the ID.7 crossover. We believe VW, but we think there is more to the story. 
By John Goreham on
We update our Michelin Defender2 tire test at the one-year mark. The news is all good.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The 2026 Toyota Corolla is another chance for Toyota to add to the legend, and here's what we might get.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla owner recently experienced an issue with his safety restraint system. In any other car, you have to take it to a shop and spend $120 to perform an OBD reading; however, Tesla diagnoses itself & automatically schedules a service appointment.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The 2025 Corolla remains a solid pick with a nippy, but efficient engine, but Toyota may have missed the mark a bit.
By Tinsae Aregay on
The new Tesla owner has significantly cut his monthly car payments by switching from a Lexus RX 350 to a Tesla Model Y. The savings were further amplified by gas savings and when he switched from Allstate to Tesla Insurance.
By John Goreham on
The most-anticipated new green vehicle of 2025 is the Honda Civic Hybrid. Here’s what’s ahead and why we see this hybrid-electric vehicle as so significant.
By Tinsae Aregay on
The Tesla Cybertruck production ramp appears to be going far more smoothly than anyone anticipated. Since the end of April, Tesla has increased Cybertruck production by 50%, reaching an annual run rate of 75,000 Cybertrucks per year.
By Bhavik Sreenath on
If you're a Porsche enthusiast who craves a hybrid 911 but can't wait until 2025, the Tedson Daydream offers a bespoke solution. This Croatian restomod combines the classic 911 experience with modern hybrid technology, delivering electrifying performance
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has finally revealed some details regarding the Giga Texas expansion project, which has been shrouded in mystery. Musk says, “The rear portion of the factory extension will be a super dense, water-cooled supercomputer cluster.”
By Justin Hart on
Kia has a lot of new vehicle development going on. One such vehicle is their first electric pickup truck. It seems to be a mid size, crew cab likely to compete with similar trucks from Toyota, Nissan, Chevy, Rivian and Ford.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A video shows the first Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire, allegedly following an off-roading accident that damaged the battery pack. Smoke can clearly be seen coming out of the Cybertruck; however, people are questioning the legitimacy of the fire.
By Tinsae Aregay on
After a tornado destroyed the electrical grid in Houston, Texas, an unlikely hero—a Tesla Cybertruck—emerged to help gas cars during the power outage. A Cybertruck was seen powering gas pumps, allowing ICE vehicles to fill up.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota is bringing back old nameplates from its storied past, and it would make perfect sense if these iconic names make a comeback.
By John Goreham on
If you are given a choice of vehicles at the rental corral, choosing the Mitsubishi Outlander can be a great idea because it has a special feature. 
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla’s largest retail investor, Leo KoGuan, who owns 27.8 million TSLA shares worth $4.8 billion, has shared proof that he voted against reinstating Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package. This has caused uncertainty about Musk’s future at Tesla.
By Dimitar Angelov on
On paper, the Porsche 911 Hybrid may be better, but it doesn't matter.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Images taken near Tesla’s engineering headquarters in Palo Alto, California, show Tesla testing the Robotaxi disguised as a Model 3. The new vehicle does not have side-view mirrors and features novel camera placements, including behind a side window.
By Bhavik Sreenath on
Porsche's 992.2 911 Hybrid is set to revolutionize the sports car world. Combining a new 3.6-liter flat-six engine with an 80-90 horsepower electric motor, this hybrid powerhouse clocked a blistering 7:16.934 lap time at the Nürburgring.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the next FSD major upgrade, which will be released in the next few days, will improve the miles driven without intervention by 5 to 10 times. Musk added that Cybertruck will get an even better FSD software in June.