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News Opinion (Page 6)

News Opinion

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

By John Goreham on
Making things can return to America. I know this firsthand because I witnessed it at American Toyota plants, and it completely changed my perspective on manufacturing.
By Chris Johnston on
Real numbers, real shifts in full duty gear, how the Chevy Blazer EV meets and misses the needs of modern policing.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Silverado owner shares that he’s considering replacing his diesel truck with a Cybertruck for his construction job. He adds that the main reason for the switch is that he believes the Cybertruck will be more reliable and cheaper to operate.
By John Goreham on
We had a chance to test drive a current-generation 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at the Factory that builds them, and it seems obvious that Toyota has lost its marbles. How can you improve upon this vehicle?! Two ways, actually.
By Chris Johnston on
Looks like car dealer tried to charge about $1,000 for a common brake problem that owners can fix themselves using a technique that all EV owners should learn.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that his dog drooled on his truck and ended up leaving a permanent stain on the stainless steel exterior. However, when the owner attempted to clean the stain with Turtle Wax Chrome Polish, the situation got even worse.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A few Cybertruck owners are claiming that Tesla is intentionally disrupting their supercharging sessions to discourage them from using their free supercharger access frequently. One owner says supercharging has been a constant headache.
By John Goreham on
In a move that virtually had to happen, Hyundai has chosen to go first among automakers and slash its battery-electric vehicle prices to about the same level they were at when now ended federal tax subsidies for EVs were factored in.
By Chris Johnston on
By using techniques like stacking, vehicle owners are unlocking hidden savings on parts and service from automakers’ rewards programs.
By Rob Enderle on
Rivian's first-ever profitable quarter marks a historic milestone for an EV startup, validating a brilliant strategy of capturing the premium adventure market and successfully converting early Tesla adopters with superior build quality.
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's commencement of pilot production for its sub-$30,000 "Model 2" is a pivotal strategic move designed to dominate the mass market, reclaim customers lost to competitors, and finally make a compelling electric vehicle an economically rational choice.
By Rob Enderle on
Ford's second-generation F-150 Lightning, with its game-changing 450-mile range, directly solves the critical issue of towing anxiety that hindered its predecessor, finally positioning the electric pickup as a viable, no-compromise workhorse.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners report that the interior materials used by Tesla in the Cybertruck off-gas excessively and for a long time, causing foggy windows. One owner mentions that every time he drives his truck, he has to clean the inside of the windshield.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that when he picked up his new truck, it was dirty, had rust on the hood, and parts were coming loose. He says the Tesla sales process is worse than at a traditional dealership and thinks Elon Musk should look into it.
By Chris Johnston on
Porsche Taycan torque meets grand prix tradition, the gap between F1 and Formula E is closing.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was surprised to learn it would cost $900 to fix a small scratch on the truck’s plastic bumper. He adds that the recommendation from the Tesla-certified body shop is to replace the entire bumper.
By Chris Johnston on
Falling used EV prices like the Nissan LEAF create a playbook for slashing monthly costs. We recommend some good choices.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he has been experiencing multiple minor issues that are preventing him from enjoying his new truck. He adds that the worst part is that every time he visits a Tesla service center, he has to argue to get the issues checked out.
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle deliveries are about to head off a cliff in America. With only the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y being successful, the remaining models will fall like dominoes, one after the other. Here are the first four to have already fallen.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla engineer claims he was fired after criticizing Elon Musk on X. He states he received no warning before being dismissed, and Tesla simply left a termination letter on his doorstep, informing him that his access had been revoked.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is facing criticism after sharing that his 15-year-old daughter won’t let him pick her up from school in the all-electric truck. Fellow Cybertruck owners say it’s not okay to let a teenager decide what vehicle he drives.
By Rob Enderle on
BYD's launch of its high-quality, sub-$20,000 Seagull EV in Latin America is a strategic masterstroke that massively undercuts the competition, establishing a powerful beachhead in the Americas and exposing the critical failure of Western automakers.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he purchased four winter tires, which cost $1,940; however, Tesla gave him a full winter package set, including wheels, TPMS sensors & nuts. The complete package costs $3,250.
By Rob Enderle on
The EU's landmark mandate requiring all new EVs to be V2G-capable by 2027 is a revolutionary policy that transforms every vehicle into a mobile battery, creating a continent-sized virtual power plant to stabilize the grid.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner lists all the issues he's faced with his truck. He mentions that, because of the truck’s misaligned window rails, his windows shattered spontaneously twice. Additionally, both his motors failed, and his brake calipers malfunctioned.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Cybertruck owners have shared why they find it difficult to park their vehicles. The explanations include crooked parking visualizations, 4-wheel steering, and, for one owner, a Cybertruck that differs in length between the right and left sides.
By Chris Johnston on
Nissan Ariya owner breaks down how his car got hacked and stolen, the recovery steps, and the simple habits that would have stopped it.
By Chris Johnston on
From airport pickup to learning about chargers, the Chevy Bolt shows how first time EV renters collide with reality.
By Chris Johnston on
EV buying choices are changing in some interesting ways, a strong contender to the Tesla Model Y has emerged, and the market is awash with great used EV deals.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says she left her husband resting in the truck, and when she returned two hours later, she found him frantically pounding on the glass trying to get out. She adds that he tried every door, but the manual release mechanism didn’t work.