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News Opinion (Page 5)

News Opinion

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

By Dimitar Angelov on
The ninth-generation Sentra gets a few important upgrades, but Nissan could have gone the extra mile on a few fronts.
By Rob Enderle on
Elon Musk’s “flying car” is a brilliant marketing spectacle, likely a rocket-boosted Tesla Roadster, not a viable transport solution. Expect a wild prototype demo, but don’t expect to trade in your keys for a pilot’s license anytime soon.
By Rob Enderle on
The Austin Motor Company creates one of the most affordable and worthy EVs coming to market.
By Rob Enderle on
Alef Aeronautics' $300K "Model A" flying car has thousands of low-cost preorders but faces immense regulatory and production hurdles. Its year-end delivery goal is highly unrealistic, and its "true" flying car design faces stiff, more focused competition.
By Rob Enderle on
Torq News analyzes Tesla’s rumored $25,000 "Model C," predicting massive demand. The column questions if the cheap EV will unlock the mass market or dilute the premium brand, drawing parallels to the cautionary tale of the Porsche 914.
By Rob Enderle on
Tata Motors, a leader in India's EV market, is reviving the iconic Sierra SUV as a premium EV and ICE model. Launching in 2025-2026, the new Sierra blends 90s nostalgia with modern tech, but faces immense competition.
By Rob Enderle on
Aptera Motors, a company that famously collapsed in 2011, is re-emerging as a serious contender in the EV space. Its radical, hyper-efficient 3-wheel solar EV is now on a validation assembly line, promising to be a game-changer for commuters.
By Chris Johnston on
A Tesla Model 3 case reveals how minor damage can trigger permanent value loss, but there are real ways to fight your insurance company.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was driving his truck in a parade when it suddenly shut down, blocking traffic. He explains that with no way to move, he sat there feeling embarrassed while people laughed and yelled at him.
By John Goreham on
Tesla owners like to think of their Cybertruck as a rough-and-ready pickup truck. But can this beast with stainless steel skin be damaged by a simple car wash? The answers reported by owners were not uniform.
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Model Y may be the best-selling car in the world, but these automakers lead in the number of service centers.
By John Goreham on
The owner of a 2020 Toyota Camry is very unhappy when the moonroof of the sedan stopped working properly. He didn’t like either of the two solutions the dealer proposed. Perhaps we can find a better solution.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Scout Motors returns as the revitalized successor to the 1960s International Scout, and here's how it's going to steal clients from Tesla
By John Goreham on
We have just swapped out Falken WildPeak A/T3W all-terrain tires for Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV tires, and our initial drive leaves us with three surprise conclusions already.
By Chris Johnston on
Why EVs like the Toyota bZ4X are winning over drivers in their 70s who thought they’d never go electric.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner states, “My wife and I sold both of our Tesla Model Ys and purchased two Cybertrucks.” He further mentions, "Now, both Cybertrucks are experiencing numerous problems."
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla perfected the software-defined car, while the Porsche Cayenne proved that not every brand can copy the same formula.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Tesla Cybertruck owners share injuries they sustained to their heads from the truck’s sharp edges. These owners specifically point to the sharp edge of the ‘frunk’ as the primary cause of the injuries.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration after Tesla declined to address his noise complaint on two separate visits. Tesla claims that all Cybertrucks produce these noises, but he asserts that he has driven two loaner Cybertrucks, which sound different.
By Rob Enderle on
Xiaomi's SU7 EV is a viral hit, but reports reveal a "996-plus" overwork nightmare. We explore the human cost of this "green" tech and the intense pressure forcing engineers to the breaking point.
By Rob Enderle on
A quantum battery breakthrough could power phones for a week! Discover how this tech will deliver 1000-mile EVs, instantaneous charging, and revolutionize industries, with China's tech giants leading the charge.
By Rob Enderle on
Alfa Romeo is unleashing a 1000-HP Giulia Quadrifoglio EV! Discover how this Italian powerhouse will challenge Tesla and Porsche, combining legendary design with electrifying performance and a new commitment to quality.
By Rob Enderle on
Elon Musk teased a Tesla flying car on Joe Rogan. While others have failed for decades, Musk’s ecosystem (Tesla batteries, SpaceX Starlink for ATC, Boring Co. Vertiports) might finally solve the infrastructure problems no one else could.
By Rob Enderle on
Ford's F-150 Lightning may be discontinued, but it wasn't the truck's fault. We analyze the catastrophic marketing failure that ignored the right buyer and how rivals like Scout are getting it right.
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk's $1 Trillion pay package. We explore the staggering opportunity cost—what Tesla could actually buy with that money (like Ford, GM, and Toyota combined) and the awkward optics amid AI-driven layoffs.
By Chris Johnston on
I Was Upside Down on My Tesla Model Y, but Tesla offered a creative trade-in so good that I drove away in a new one for just $60 more a month and nothing down. Here’s how it went.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner explains how he turned a $671 service bill for a low coolant warning into a $20 DIY repair. However, fellow Tesla owners warn that low coolant could be caused by fluid leaking into the high-voltage battery.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda Accord owner Says "Don't get the 1.5 turbo if you are living in cold places", but many other owners seem to disagree about the main cause of the issue, giving their own insight, and sharing personal experience with the engine.
By Dimitar Angelov on
If what Mercedes says is true, the production AMG GT XX will be the most overengineered performance EV on the planet.
By Chris Johnston on
We discuss the latest in wireless EV charging, what it can offer and what can happen when you try to charge your Nissan LEAF with it.