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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
The successful, well-priced, and decent-quality MG Windsor EV, quickly gaining popularity in Europe and Asia, offers a potential blueprint for the electric family car. However, despite MG's global brand resurgence, its arrival in the US remains uncertain.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Almost two and a half years since starting deliveries, Tesla still appears to be struggling with Cybertruck reliability. A brand-new Cybertruck owner in April 2025 reported that his truck failed & had to be towed back to Tesla only 4 days after delivery.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Corner-balancing the Supra could be squeezing the absolute most out of your platform or a pointless exercise, depending on who you ask.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner has sparked a mini controversy by claiming his Cybertruck is more efficient than his neighbor's Honda Civic. Both commute 150 miles daily, and the Cybertruck owner claims he saves $1,400 by choosing the Cybertruck over the Civic.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla's stock price has unexpectedly shot up after the Q1 2025 earnings report. Although financial results declined, Musk’s announcement that he’ll be stepping back from the government to focus on Tesla likely contributed to the stock increase.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla pours cold water on the highly anticipated “new and more affordable” vehicles set to launch next month. Tesla confirms these are stripped-down versions of the Model 3 and Y, and adds that the company’s focus moving forward is on affordability.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Despite the merger talks not leading to anything major, a partnership on a smaller scale might lead to the Nissan GT-R and Acura NSX sharing a platform.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Mazda CEO wants to make the rear-wheel-drive Mazda sedan we have been hearing about for a few years now, and here's how it could be a valid alternative amidst an SUV-dominated market.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner has noticed a brown liquid leaking into the compartment under his truck bed after transporting mulch. He is worried that this could potentially harm or corrode the sensitive electronic and metal components.
By Tinsae Aregay on
For the Q1 2025 earnings call, both retail and institutional investors have submitted their questions concerning Tesla. Among these inquiries, investors are asking whether Elon Musk has harmed Tesla’s brand and how tariffs will impact the company.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The saga with Hyundai and Kia's Theta engines continues, and one 2017 Sorento owner may have to resort to alternative means to resolve a severe oil-consumption issue.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has categorically denied the claim that Tesla accelerates its mileage readings to avoid paying for vehicle repairs under warranty. Musk made his comment following a debate between a Tesla supporter and a critic on the topic.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has updated the Cybertruck order page to address concerns regarding the tow hitch. In an effort to address concerns about aluminum gigacastings, Tesla highlights that the Cybertruck tow hitch is made of “high-strength, class IV steel bar.”
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla has dropped below 50% of EV sales in California, benefiting a large group of EV makers in the US and abroad.
By Rob Enderle on
As the Slate Pickup approaches availability,, it appears to be a much more conservative approach to a conservative market of pickup truck drivers. Generally,, it is better to build a product that matches current needs than challenges them.
By John Goreham on
The Ford F-150 is one of America’s most popular vehicles. Available in many trims and with many packages, here’s why so many shoppers opt for the Tremor Series.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says gallons of water are trapped in his truck's floor and slosh around when he drives. Tesla was unable to determine the root cause. However, the Cybertruck owner says, “Tesla for life, I’ll never switch brands.”
By Dimitar Angelov on
Fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner prices hold exceptionally well, with 2024 models, in many cases, being more expensive than the new model.
By John Goreham on
SUVs have overtaken the auto industry. They seem to grow larger by the day. If you find SUVs hard to park this novel feature found on the 2025 Nissan Murano may be helpful to you.
By Ean Goreham on
I’m open to hearing your comments and criticisms about my decision to buy an automatic rear drive sports car, the 2025 Toyota GR86. But first, hear me out.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla is poking fun at how stripped-down the newly released rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck is. In response to an even more minimalistic “no-wheel-drive” Cybertruck variant, the Chief Engineer suggests it would require a hole in the floor for leg propulsion.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some of these sports cars have already appreciated in value, while others can still be found for dirt cheap.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that Tesla’s FSD software failed to recognize the speed limit and continued to drive 90 mph into a construction zone. Other Cybertruck owners also reported similar incidents where the vehicle did not detect a construction zone.
By Rob Enderle on
BYD is beginning to execute like the Japanese car companies, picking Western brands, using Western design elements, increasing quality, and retaining massive cost and price advantages.
By John Goreham on
Despite the protests, keying, fireboming, shootings, and other crazy anti-Tesla activity, Tesla’s delivery report shows the anger had very little impact on American-market vehicle deliveries.
By John Goreham on
A collection of automakers’ EV deliveries helped offset a meaningful decline by Tesla and five other brands in Q1 of 2025. With tariffs and the end of tax credits looming, could this be the last “Good” quarter for EVs in 2025?
By Dimitar Angelov on
One man's new car purchase experience may be ruined after the dealer wanted to get rid of an older car instead of selling the correct one.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner raises a safety issue regarding Dog Mode, saying, “Dogs can easily unlock the door from the inside.” Says his wife recently left their French bulldogs in the Cybertruck and was stunned to find they had managed to open the door.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan Z owner is worried that his car's coolant temperature went up slightly during slow driving. Apparently, Nissan has done something very few carmakers do.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has responded to Cybertruck owners who have seen a 50% decline in their vehicle's value. The EV maker attempted to humorously address the issue in response to a dedicated Tesla fan who says his Cybertruck lost half its value in a year.