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News Opinion (Page 60)

News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on
For months now there have been speculations that Tesla is working on a refresh to the Model 3 and has codenamed the project "Highland." However, today, although subtle, we have received our first confirmation regarding project Highland from Elon Musk.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla China has just posted a record delivery number for the month of January producing and selling 66,051 vehicles. This number is even more impressive when we take into account that Giga Shanghai was closed in the last 8 days of January for the Chinese Lunar new year.
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Yesterday, Elon Musk announced that he just reviewed the production beta Cybertruck and added to the hype of the vehicle by saying "it's incredible." And today, a new Cybertruck prototype has been spotted testing close to Tesla's design studio with two never before seen changes.
By John Goreham on
Generac is entering the home Level 2 charging business with a new charger. Here are the details.
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We show you exactly why the 2023 Silverado ZR2 pickup truck is considered Chevrolet’s “flagship” vehicle. We counted a dozen things lesser trucks don’t have.
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Last week in a surprise move Tesla announced a $3.6 billion expansion to Giga Nevada. And, today, Musk has once again highlighted Giga Nevada's scale by pointing out that the plant is already the "biggest battery cell, pack & electric motor factory in Americas." and that "over time, Tesla expects Giga Nevada to be almost entirely solar-powered."
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Today we have received a conflicting rumor suggesting Tesla is eyeing Mexico City rather than Nuevo Leon for the EV maker's Mexico plant. Although citing high-ranking Mexican officials, the new report still contains some far-fetched claims suggesting Tesla chose the site in order to utilize a new airport to export vehicles using planes.
By John Goreham on
The all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90 has two new engines American Mazda owners have never seen the likes of. Here is a breakdown of what to expect from the new inline 6-cylinder turbo and the plug-in hybrid-electric (PHEV) motors.
By John Goreham on
Mazda is replacing its CX-9 with an all-new 2024 CX-90 model. Here are some of the features that will place it in the premium segment.
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We polled members of two battery-electric vehicle social media clubs and asked EV owners if they wait to charge their vehicles in public when away from their home chargers. The results surprised us.
By John Goreham on
We have tested the 2023 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD and found that the options you choose will make a meaningful difference in your satisfaction.
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to a new list of best-selling vehicles in the world for 2022, Model Y, less than 3 years since starting deliveries, has already become the best-selling vehicle in the world by revenue and 4th overall best-selling vehicle by units sold.
By John Goreham on
Jump-starting a car can cause damage to either vehicle and is bad for the rescued car’s battery. CTEK says its CS Free can do the job better.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Last month we received reports suggesting Tesla has chosen Mexico as the site for the company's next Gigafactory and that the EV maker is only days away from making the announcement. However, today in a statement made to Nikkei Asia, Emmanuel Loo, the deputy secretary of economic development for Nuevo Leon confirmed that a deal hasn't been reached.
By John Goreham on
If you are headed out on a vacation or business trip and will rent a car as an experiment, here are five reasons why you may wish to skip the Tesla Model 3 battery-electric vehicle.
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A new study about rental car dissatisfaction has important tips about being safe on your vacation or business trip.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Consumer Reports, in its latest test of Active Driver Assist software by 12 manufacturers ranked Tesla number 7 writing “Tesla autopilot falls to midpack as other high-tech systems improve.” Consumer Reports adds saying "that’s because Tesla hasn’t changed Autopilot’s basic functionality much since it first came out."
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Following the recent price cuts in Germany, which reduced the Model 3s starting price by 6000 euros and the Model Y's starting price by 9,100 euros, the company's best-selling vehicles now qualify for an EV incentive in the country. According to Tesla, now both the Model 3 & Y qualify for the full €6,750 EV Incentive.
By John Goreham on
Installing a home EV charger is a project worthy of a game plan. Here is what you need to know in order to have a safe result you are happy with.
By John Goreham on
We test and review a new 2023 Volvo XC90 with an appropriately-named trim.
By Justin Hart on
Many of us have family and friends that we like to bring with us on journeys far and wide. We load up our companions and equipment and hit the road for: exploration, (re)discovery, togetherness, solitude, (re)connection. How we get there, what we drive, is an important part of the trip. While I don’t really know what’s right for anyone else’s needs other than my own, I can’t help but feel there’s something wrong with our priorities when it comes to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in the U.S.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Brandenburg Economic Ministery Joerg Steinbach has revealed that Tesla's plant in Germany has reached 9000 employees and that the EV maker continues to hire 200 to 300 new employees a week.
By John Goreham on
An EV writer recently posted the above query. It spurred some thought and this reply.
By John Goreham on
A new study shows that over the past 12 months, used Toyota hybrids and plug-in hybrids are increasing in value. By contrast, the Tesla Model 3 has seen the largest decline in value.
By John Goreham on
Used car prices have finally started to drop. Interestingly, the Tesla Model 3 leads with the biggest drop.
By John Goreham on
New to the electric vehicle club? If you are about to install an electric vehicle charger, there are a few things you can do to avoid problems.
By John Goreham on
Ensuring that certain groups unfavorable to society don't get a break outweighs the environmental benefits of more people buying more electric vehicles.
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We explain why the all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle is an outstanding new offering for those looking for a green SUV.
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Yes, it is! Here is a long list of the reasons why the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is a great winter vehicle along with our testing results.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, in an interview with Ryan McCaffrey of Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motor’s Unofficial Podcast says the new Model S & X yoke steering wheel "makes a lot of sense" for the Cybertruck.