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News Opinion (Page 5)

News Opinion

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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A boat filled with Cybertrucks and other Tesla vehicles has made its way to South Korea. Tesla’s head of Cybertruck engineering has also confirmed that an “Apocalypse” of Cybertruck has arrived in the East Asian country.
By John Goreham on
In a new report from our friends at Consumer Reports, they list out the very best tires in a wide range of categories. Their picks are solid. However, we have a few choices that may save you some money if you’re willing to buy from another brand.
By Chris Johnston on
The Ford F-150 Lightning and the Tesla Cybertruck are the two best-selling electric pickup trucks in the U.S. and emotions run very high when comparing them.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Influential Tesla personality Sawyer Merritt shares his personal experience with Tesla Service. Sawyer says he took his Model Y in for service, and Tesla gave him a loaner Cybertruck. Sawyer is extremely happy with the Cybertruck and the level of service.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner reports a dispute with Allstate insurance. He states that he was rear-ended a few weeks ago, and the insurance adjuster provided an estimate; however, now the rear glass has cracked out of nowhere.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan and Infiniti make a valiant effort to bring back the glory of the old days with new enthusiast-centric models, but is it a case of "too little too late"?
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner reports that a mouse chewed through the electrical wiring in her car. Now, Tesla is asking her to pay $450 to repair the damaged cables, but she claims the EV maker should fix it under warranty.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are sharing various ways they've hurt themselves on the truck’s sharp edges. Most sustained deep cuts on their fingers, but some, including children as young as 8 years old, have received cuts on their heads due to the truck.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says kids crashed a go-kart right into his Cybertruck. He adds, “Tesla Certified Shop says they can simply sand and polish the area, but it might end up looking different from the rest of the vehicle.”
By Chris Johnston on
Converting classic cars like the VW Super Beetle to electric is easier than ever, just not simple.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner who thought his truck came with lane-keeping features as standard states, “If you don’t stop it, it will drive off the road.” He adds, “First Tesla had to buy back my Model Y under Lemon Law, and now this.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was driving on the highway with FSD engaged when he started to feel uncomfortable and decided to add a cushion. However,  when he got up, FSD disengaged automatically, causing him to swerve off the road.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Tesla Cybertruck owners report strong vibrations on the driver side door at highway speeds. One owner says the vibration is so intense that it feels like an earthquake. However, Tesla has identified the problem and implemented a simple fix.
By Rob Enderle on
GM is relaunching the beloved Bolt EV for under $30k—a critical price point. But its success is threatened by GM's own disastrous decision to block Apple CarPlay, a move that could doom its best hope for mass-market EV adoption.
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Lamborghini is reconsidering its all-electric Lanzador, now eyeing a hybrid. This smart pivot prioritizes the V12's soul over its Audi parent's EV platform, proving that hybrids are the undisputed kings of the modern supercar market.
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MG's new "Inspire Edition" Windsor EV is more than a special edition for India. It’s the latest move in SAIC's brilliant strategy of using the classic MG badge to build a global, high-tech EV empire.
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Leapmotor’s D19, a three-row SUV, is its first big play since partnering with Stellantis. It's a high-tech, high-margin gamble, targeting the Kia EV9 in a brutal EV price war. Its success will test the new alliance.
By Rob Enderle on
Honda, late to the EV party but rich from hybrid sales, has unveiled its 0-Series "Alpha" SUV. To succeed against fierce competition, it must leverage its brand's legendary reliability and deliver on its ambitious new battery technology.
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Tesla’s new ultra long-range Model Y is a technical marvel, flexing its battery leadership. But as brand issues mount and rivals catch up, is it a brilliant solution to the wrong problem?