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News Opinion (Page 46)

News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on
People are waiting for hours to get into Tesla stores to experience the Cybertruck as lines stretch around the block. This dispels any doubt that the Cybertruck will have a demand problem. The long lines are reminiscent of early Model 3 days.
By Tinsae Aregay on
The Cybertruck has a single gigantic windshield wiper known as the “Giga Wiper”. The blade, although 50 inches long, recent pictures of a really dirty Cybertruck show that the Giga Wiper can’t reach a significant chuck of the Cybertruck’s windshield.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla stores are being overrun by people trying to experience the Cybertruck. And now, in time for the Black Friday shopping rush, Elon Musk says Cybertrucks are on their way” to Tesla stores in Canada, Mexico, and additional US locations.
By John Goreham on
We compare the Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick in Cactus Gray side by side and ask, “Who wore it better?”
By John Goreham on
Have you ever wondered where the material for the soft tops, accessories, and interior bits for your Ford Bronco Sport or Bronco come from? The answer is made in America Haartz Corp. Here's why it matters.
By Tinsae Aregay on
In the past few days, the drama between OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft has been all over the news. And as the future of AI captures the public’s imagination, Elon Musk has proposed an alliance between Tesla, xAI, & X(Twitter) to dominate the AI front.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla’s decision to offer the Cybertruck with only one finish – exposed stainless steel – was controversial. However, 13 Cybertrucks spotted parked next to a helipad prove Tesla’s decision to not paint the Cybertruck was indeed correct.
By John Goreham on
We test the 2023 Ford F-250 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab and come away with some strong opinions.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has said the “Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat, so it can cross rivers, lakes & even seas.” And now a new video gives a glimpse of the Cybertruck’s “boat mode” as it shows the truck driving in the Gulf of Mexico.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has confirmed a few disappointing and some exciting specs about the Cybertruck including, an ultra-hard SMC bed, reduced 2500lbs & 11,000lbs payload & towing capacity, shatter-resistant glass, and new on-road and off-road driving modes.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Following a Tesla Cybertruck test drive, Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk has commented on the Cybertruck’s suspension and 4-wheel steering. Maye says The Cybertruck “drive is so smooth, you feel like you’re on a cloud. And the U-turn is beyond.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
As the November 30 delivery date approaches, Tesla has started displaying Cybertrucks at showrooms across the country. These Cybertrucks have impeccable build quality and prove Elon Musk’s sub-10-micron level Cybertruck build accuracy.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new Cybertruck walk-around video has emerged showing the truck supercharging while still hooked up to a trailer. The video highlights why expanding pull-through superchargers is critical if Tesla want to make the Cybertruck an all-round capable truck.
By Justin Hart on
I’m going to be blunt and completely honest, car dealers have erected a huge roadblock on our path to a sustainable transportation future. They are the second largest obstacle to EV sales growth, and actually have a major role in the first obstacle too.
By Tinsae Aregay on
As new leaks show the Cybertruck only has a 267-mile range, a picture has surfaced of a person trying to pump gas into the Cybertruck’s charge port. Given its range, would you be interested in an extended-range Cybertruck with an onboard gas generator?
By John Goreham on
This week, Honda showed off a new Prelude coupe model concept at an auto show in the US. Does this signal a return to coupes by Honda, or is it just a shiny distraction?
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla's product design director, Javier Verdura in a keynote speech has revealed that the November 30 Cybertruck delivery event will proceed as scheduled. Verdura also said that Tesla will “deliver the first 10 Cybertrucks at the event.”
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The media is in full force against Elon Musk amidst latest anti-semitism controversy. Investors are offloading Tesla stock, selling their Tesla vehicles & calling on the Tesla board to fire Musk. Elon, seemingly unphased, has responded by doubling down.
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota has made an impressive change in the new 2023 Prius taking it from "boring" to remarkable.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck is seen in Granite Bay, California hauling a massive 10-foot-long Christmas tree. This sighting shows the Cybertruck is indeed a capable pickup truck. but naturally, this raises an important question – “Is it too early for Christmas?"
By Tinsae Aregay on
Today is the 6th anniversary of the Roadster unveiling. With the SpaceX package, the Roadster will do 0 to 60mph in 1.1sec & can briefly hover off the ground. Exciting, however, we will not likely see the vehicle out on or above the roads until 2026.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has started running video ads on YouTube. In the EV maker’s first-ever YouTube ad, Tesla shows a Model Y getting run over by a Silverado in the context of a safety test. Tesla’s ad focuses on safety, affordability, and giving test drives.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Ford CEO, Jim Farley has fired the first shot at Elon Musk sharing a video of a Ford F-150 Lightning tackling the same Stair Step challenge as did a release candidate Tesla Cybertruck. In the video, the F-150 appears to outperform the Cybertruck.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new Cybertruck video filmed by a Tesla engineer has surfaced online showing the Cybertruck’s unique door-opening mechanism, “Cyber UI”, & more details. However, Tesla is now revoking Cybertruck delivery event invites of anyone who shares the video.
By Tinsae Aregay on
An up-close Tesla Cybertruck walk around Video, leaked by a Tesla engineer demonstrates the Cybertruck’s unique door opening mechanism, shows a stunning new “Cyber user interface”, a powered-on rear 8-inch secondary display, and many more details.
By Tinsae Aregay on
In a video contianing Tesla’s humanoid robot, we see Optimus driving a Cybertruck. This is exciting however, it raises the question whether this is an inspiring future we all want to live in or if this is a dystopian nightmare we all should work to avoid.
By Tinsae Aregay on
As the November 30 delivery date approaches, Tesla has tamed some of the most exciting Cybertruck features such as its size, exterior styling, & towing capacity. And now, a Cybertruck prototype has been spotted with a conventional circular steering wheel.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla recently shifted initial production of next-generation $25,000 vehicle from Giga Mexico to Giga Texas. And now, Tesla has erected the 1st steel structure to extend Giga Texas by 120 meters, this makes Giga Texas the 1st building over a mile long.
By John Goreham on
A Ford Bronco Sport owner recounts how her vehicle proved bulletproof. Here is her harrowing story.
By John Goreham on
The Ford Bronco Sport is a vehicle that has a strong personality. Owners love it. However, storm clouds related to quality issues are gathering. Here is what owners and quality experts are saying.