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News Opinion (Page 7)

News Opinion

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

By Rob Enderle on
Stellantis confirms the retro-styled Fiat Topolino EV for the US market. This tiny "neighborhood" vehicle solves urban parking and charging woes, offering a stylish, low-cost micro-mobility solution that boldly challenges America's obsession with massive
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s US sales plummeted below 40,000 in November 2025, hammered by expired tax credits, aging models, and Elon Musk’s polarizing politics. To rebound, Tesla must launch an affordable "Model 2" and refocus on core automotive execution.
By Rob Enderle on
GM aggressively slashed lease prices on the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Blazer EV to sustain sales momentum post-subsidy. These deals offer incredible value, positioning GM to capture market share despite 2026's predicted EV market cooling.
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla ranks dead last in used car reliability, plagued by suspension failures and poor build quality. This threatens resale value and loyalty, raising fears that Musk’s focus on robotics is distracting from essential automotive fixes.
By Rob Enderle on
Pennsylvania’s “Jetsons Act” creates a pioneering legal framework for flying cars, bridging DMV and FAA rules. With companies like Alef and Samson Sky advancing technology, this legislation clears the runway for personal air travel’s future mass adoption.
By Rob Enderle on
XPeng locks 2026 mass production for its "Land Aircraft Carrier," a modular six-wheeled mothership housing a detachable aircraft. This aggressive timeline signals China's low-altitude dominance, pressuring US rivals to accelerate their own efforts.
By John Goreham on
Now that manufacturers have enabled Supercharger access across many EV brands, Tesla owners are pushing back, saying that only they are entitled to use the Supercharger network.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that during a recent trip, he was nearly sideswiped by a truck. The other truck ran a red light and was speeding toward the intersection. However, the Cybertruck automatically applied the brakes, preventing the accident.
By Dimitar Angelov on
While not official, a video shows the 2026 Honda Prelude accelerating from 0 to 60 mph, and things aren't looking good.
By John Goreham on
Perhaps the most trusted and most popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV influencer has posted up a video that puts to rest the myth that EVs are infallible and more reliable than other options.
By Dimitar Angelov on
It seems the GR Celica will not be the only Toyota sports car to return after all, as latest trademarks confirm a new MR-2 is still coming.
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla wheels seem to scrape more easily than other brands. Fortunately, there are great tips to avoid damage and some cost-effective ways to fix the damage that we discuss here.
By John Goreham on
Smell that? There is blood in the water, and the sharks are circling EVs. It was once verboten to talk badly of EVs, but now EVs are getting negative coverage from some very unlikely corners.
By Chris Johnston on
We look at the root causes of wire damage from rodents and the best ways for prevention.
By Dimitar Angelov on
1990s Japanese sports cars are overpriced, but there are still ways to get behind the wheel of an icon for a semi-reasonable price.
By Chris Johnston on
A Brit trades his beloved Volvo EX 40 for a Ford Mustang Mach E and can’t hold back when comparing the refinement, styling, and performance.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nearly a decade after its debut, this Japanese performance luxury sedan from Lexus starts getting the recognition it deserves, and it lies in the company's most revered quality.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some Kia Stinger owners are experiencing problems where the key fobs aren't being detected by the car, and we delve into the potnetial causes before you spend big money.
By Chris Johnston on
A deeper look at real EV winter range numbers like the Tesla Model X that owners keep debating, and real ways to improve your cold weather range.
By Rob Enderle on
Lucid dethrones Tesla as U.S. News’ 2025 Best Luxury EV Brand. The new Gravity Touring SUV challenges Tesla with superior luxury and engineering, signaling a major market shift as competitors finally out-execute the industry giant.
By Rob Enderle on
Jeep’s first electric SUV, the Recon, arrives with massive expectations. To secure Stellantis’ financial future, it must outperform the Wrangler on-road while matching its grit off-road, avoiding the pitfalls of the polarizing Dodge Charger Daytona EV.
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar is in crisis. Following the disastrous "Copy Nothing" rebrand, design chief Gerry McGovern has been fired. With sales plummeting and customers alienated, the brand's risky pivot to ultra-luxury EVs now hangs by a thread in Miami.
By Rob Enderle on
The 2026 Rogue PHEV is essentially a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander designed to stanch Nissan’s market bleeding. While competent, it arrives as the hybrid "bridge" era collapses, facing stiff competition from superior pure EVs and dominant Toyota rivals.
By Rob Enderle on
Despite aging tech, Tesla’s Model Y dominates China’s 2025 premium EV market. Yet, surging rivals like Xiaomi and Zeekr are eroding this lead, with a permanent dethroning predicted for 2026 absent a Full Self-Driving breakthrough.
By Rob Enderle on
The Corvette ZR1X delivers 1,250 horsepower and hypercar performance for under $210,000, shaming multi-million dollar rivals like Ferrari. This ultimate halo car reignites brand excitement as standard C8 values normalize, proving American dominance.
By Chris Johnston on
The upcoming Tesla Model Y FSD update is creating a wave of excitement and a bigger wave of debate over what it truly allows.
By Chris Johnston on
The Porsche Taycan is about to get a major update that has social media buzzing.
By John Goreham on
EV advocates think that EVs are amazing in every single way. The truth is a bit different, but those who say an EV is undrivable in winter are simply wrong.
By Chris Johnston on
A highway scare in a Tesla Model Y is exposing the tension between driver responsibility and driver assistance systems, and who is to blame for accidents.
By John Goreham on
In our first test on snow and ice, the Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV tires on our 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands prove remarkably grippy.