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News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on December 21, 2023 - 10:13AM
In the 1st Cybertruck delivery video at a Tesla store, we see Tesla giving early Foundation Series Cybertruck owners a white glove treatment with 3 employees. In addition, the video shows everything you need to take delivery of your Cybertruck.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 20, 2023 - 2:05PM
Tesla’s Head of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy has confirmed that the Cybertruck is the most American-made truck in the market. Lars added that he “can’t think of a single Cybertruck part that’s not made in the US.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 19, 2023 - 11:12AM
Recently, Tesla’s Head of Vehicle Engineering confirmed that the Cybertruck will be able to charge at 350KW using V4 superchargers. Now he’s saying the Model 3 and other Tesla vehicles could get 350KW as well. 15% to 85% in 9 minutes.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 19, 2023 - 9:00AM
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.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 18, 2023 - 4:51PM
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.
By John Goreham on December 18, 2023 - 2:41PM
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.
By John Goreham on December 18, 2023 - 1:02PM
Here’s how the Chevrolet  Bolt unfairly got a reputation as “slow to charge” when using public direct current fast charging (DCFC).
By John Goreham on December 18, 2023 - 11:30AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 18, 2023 - 9:12AM
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.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 16, 2023 - 11:05AM
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.
By John Goreham on December 15, 2023 - 1:48PM
We tested the 2024 Acura MDX and found that it makes you realize there are many senses when you drive. 
By Tinsae Aregay on December 14, 2023 - 10:41AM
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.
By John Goreham on December 14, 2023 - 9:53AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 13, 2023 - 8:14AM
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.
By John Goreham on December 12, 2023 - 11:27AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 10:03AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 9:14AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 7:02AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2023 - 2:33PM
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.
By John Goreham on December 11, 2023 - 10:35AM
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.
By John Goreham on December 11, 2023 - 10:07AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2023 - 7:46AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 9, 2023 - 11:00AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 8, 2023 - 9:33AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2023 - 8:27PM
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.”
By Peter Neilson on December 7, 2023 - 4:05PM
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.
By Peter Neilson on December 7, 2023 - 2:45PM
Transform your Prius with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries for superior performance, longer range, and enhanced fuel efficiency.
By John Goreham on December 7, 2023 - 11:57AM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2023 - 9:44AM
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.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2023 - 7:12AM
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.