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Jay Leno together with Tesla’s Chief Designer & Head of Vehicle Engineering has taken the Cybertruck on its first independent off-roading test. Leno says the Cybertruck handles rock crawling & water fording “like it’s nothing.”

Jay Leno has released a new Cybertruck review video showing, how to turn the Cybertruck into a boat (Elon Musk has confirmed with more details), hidden air compressor, drift backward, scuba battery pack, Basecamp & other hidden features.

The EV infrastructure debacle is about to get worse before it gets better. Here’s why buying an EV without an NACS-style plug in 2024 is just dumb.

Here’s how the Chevrolet  Bolt unfairly got a reputation as “slow to charge” when using public direct current fast charging (DCFC).

A new study conducted by QuoteWizard by LendingTree Insurance finds that one reason for Tesla’s notoriously high insurance prices is the accident rate of its drivers.

The latest Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Elon Musk episode delivers a scathing review of Tesla and calls the Cybertruck a “7,000lbs smooshed up refrigerator that ignore questions about aesthetics, performance, durability, practicality, & safety.”

Delivery dates for the tri-motor Cybertruck “Cyberbeast” & dual-motor Cybertruck AWD have diverged by 9 months just in the last 2 weeks of Cybertruck orders. The Cyberbeast delivery date is mid-2024 to late-2024 whereas the AWD is still January to March.

We tested the 2024 Acura MDX and found that it makes you realize there are many senses when you drive. 

Early insurance quotes for Foundation Series Cybertrucks show the all-electric truck is much cheaper to insure relative to its price. This is due to the Cybertruck’s paintless, dent-proof, ultra-rugged stainless steel exterior.

We had a chance to test-drive the Honda Motocompacto electric e-bike. It’s fun to drive, seems very high quality, and it has commuters and students in mind.

The IRS has released its 2024 point-of-sale EV tax credit details. According to the new guidelines, the Model 3 AWD & Long Range lose the entire $7,500 tax credit. This makes the Model 3 Performance cheaper than the Long Range.

Electric vehicle manufacturers and fans make bold claims about the longevity and low COO of pricey battery-electric vehicles. However, many buyers still fear an expensive battery replacement may spoil a good ownership experience. Here’s the solution.

In a new interview, Tesla’s head of vehicle engineering has confirmed that Tesla is working on offering a 500-mile range Cybertruck. The Tesla executive has also explained the reason why Tesla is not yet able to offer a Cybertruck with a 500-mile range.

Despite its superior specs, the Cybertruck hasn’t been performing well in off-roading situations. A new video shows the Cybertruck stuck in a relatively easy off-roading trail & even more embarrassingly, a Ford F Series truck had to tow the vehicle free.

Back in 2021, Elon Musk said Tesla was working on digging tunnels under Giga Texas to be able to deliver vehicle components directly to the production line from underneath. And Now a new video shows Tesla has started construction of these tunnels.

Sandy Munro has released a new Cybertruck in-depth interview with the top 5 engineering heads at Tesla. Topics include steer-by-wire, 48-volt architecture, new high-bandwidth ethernet data loop, more efficient hairpin motors, and more breakthroughs.

We take a close look at the Ford Bronco Sport to see if it has what it takes to be one of America’s best winter vehicles.

General Motors’ two affordable EVs are now in limbo. However, Hyundai’s Kona EV continues to provide great value for those looking for a small battery-electric crossover.

Tesla has currently started selling the first 1000 “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks with special laser-etched insignia. These trucks are in such high demand that people are flipping their Foundation Series Cybertruck online for $350,000.

In a new video, a Tesla “Cyberbeast” Cybertruck goes face to face against the top-of-the-line $110,000 starting price Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Cybertruck annihilates the Ford both on pavement and while driving off-road.

The Cybertruck is the 1st vehicle to feature, steer-by-wire, 48-volt architecture, clean 4680 cell and a structural battery pack design, and high-bandwidth ethernet comms. In his new video, Sandy Munro gives us a glimpse into Cybertruck’s inner workings.

MKBHD has released his Cybertruck 2nd impressions video & he’s disappointed with Tesla – “They promised a 500-mile range and delivered 340 miles; They promised $69,000, the tri-motor is $100,000; 14,000 lbs towing, now it’s 11,000 lbs.”

2023 Toyota Prius reinvented: sleek design, 196 hp, 57 mpg. It's not just eco-friendly; it's cool - giving even a Lambo a run for its money.

Transform your Prius with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries for superior performance, longer range, and enhanced fuel efficiency.

Our testing of the Michelin CrossClimate2 tire has now spanned 31,000 miles. We report on tire tread wear, noise, and MPG changes during our two-and-a-half-year test.

Given the Cybertruck’s sharp edges and ultra-hard stainless steel exterior, people assumed it would not pass Europe’s stringent pedestrian protection regulation. However, Elon Musk says the Cybertruck is the “safest truck in the world for pedestrians.”

UFC President Dana White in partnership with Elon Musk is raffling off a free early VIN “Foundation Series” Cybertruck. Dana is giving away a Cybertruck to promote his rally cross racing venture, Nitrocross. Here is how to enter to win a free Cybertruck.

Tesla, to inspire the automotive world to make the shift 48-volts sent a “how to build a 48-volt vehicle” guide to all automotive CEOs. Today Ford CEO Jim Farley has confirmed receiving this guide and Elon Musk has responded to the situation in return.

In a new interview, Elon Musk has admitted that the Cybertruck production ramp will go slower than otherwise hoped. Musk said, “Cybertruck will not be material to Tesla’s financials in 2024.” Musk pushed Cybertruck volume production to 2025.

Elon Musk confirmed next-gen $25,000 vehicle production has moved from Giga Mexico to Giga Texas. Musk added Tesla is close to starting production of this car and teased “technology far in advance of anything in the automotive world.”