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News Opinion (Page 64)

News Opinion

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

By John Goreham on
Mitsubishi’s latest generation of the popular Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle starts at a surprisingly low price tag.
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Tesla’s market share seems to have declined over a period of three consecutive quarters in all markets. Here’s why the next couple of quarters may paint a clearer picture.
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We interview a long-time EV driver who owned a Tesla and then bought a Kia Sorento as his next vehicle. Here's why a BEV owner purchased a PHEV.
By Justin Hart on
It is very difficult to know exactly how many plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles that Kia sells in the U.S. because Kia does not report the sales of these models in its monthly, quarterly or annual figures. But I am starting to think that sales of at least the popular Sorento PHEV may have slowed to a trickle in the U.S.
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A new report lists the vehicles with the highest dealer markups. Is your favorite ride on the list?
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Hertz has partnered with GM on a large EV supply deal spanning five years.
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Perspectives on new vehicle prices in a market plagued with scarcity and high inflation.
By Justin Hart on
I am the happy owner of a 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). I truly appreciate the features and capability of this vehicle and considering the pricing of other plug-in, 3 row SUVs that may compete with it, I am completely satisfied with the whole package this vehicle represents, well, except for one thing.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla has decided to put on hold plans to produce 4680 cells in Giga Berlin. However, today, we have received conflicting information from individuals on the ground citing senior Tesla staff, that suggests work on the Giga Berlin battery plant is progressing according to plan.
By John Goreham on
We find that the 2023 Defender 90 Carpathian Edition has surprising abilities that the Wrangler and Bronco don’t offer.
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If you own a BEV or PHEV and are still using a Level 1 charger, check out what this owner found when he measured and compared the energy wasted when charging with a Level 1 vs. Level 2 charger.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla recently removed radar from the company's vehicles and moved to a camera-based pure vision system. However, today we have gotten conflicting information that suggests, Tesla is planning to bring back updated HD radar to the company's vehicles with the upcoming Autopilot Hardware 4 upgrade.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has once again brought back the Cyberwhistle to the company's online shop. And this time, the EV maker has increased the price of the Cybertruck-inspired whistle by 37%.
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicles are better than ever, and with every passing day, automakers big and small announce new models. So why do respected EV experts say the golden age of EVs has passed?
By Tinsae Aregay on
A few weeks, back we got our first images of Tesla's next-generation V4 Superchargers with taller and thinner stalls. And today, we have seen plans for the first Tesla V4 supercharger station to be built in Yuma County, Arizona. The upcoming supercharger station, in addition to the new superchargers, also features solar panels and a megapack.
By John Goreham on
We happened past a new Ford F-150 Lightning at a local fall fair. The price was shockingly low. Can this be real?
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla China has just posted its second-highest monthly delivery number in August, producing and selling 76,965 vehicles. And even more impressively, August's delivery numbers mark the second time Giga Shanghai was able to surpass an annualized production run rate of 900,000 vehicles.
By John Goreham on
Fans of the classic and recent Nissan Z cars LOVE the new generation. Here's what we observed during our time in the new 2023 Nissan Z.
By Tinsae Aregay on
The Tesla Model Y has received a leading score of 98 percent in Euro NCAP's automatic emergency braking test despite the vehicle not being equipped with radar. This is a great testament to Elon Musk's and Tesla's belief that level 5 autonomy can be achieved using only cameras.
By Tinsae Aregay on
California is currently experiencing record heat waves and a record electricity demand with authorities warning residents to prepare for rolling blackout. And in response, Elon Musk says the state needs more solar panels & stationary batteries to deal with the current situation.
By Jeff Teague on
The next generation Toyota Camry is coming. Could we see the newest GR family member too?
By John Goreham on
We overview why you may want the Nissan Z to be your last gasser in a motoring age shifting to electric vehicles.
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We update our story about how Tesla-owned dealerships rank against privately owned dealer franchises from other brands. Tesla shows a declining trend while other brands’ review scores are moving up.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla is currently in the process of getting ready to launch the Cybertruck. And today, we got a glimpse into that process as a new Cybertruck prototype was spotted which appeared to have been off-road testing. This Cybertruck prototype had a broken windshield, several scratches all over the body, bolted-on Lidar sensors, and a new unconventional wheel design.
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Mazda just came in last in a customer survey related to technology. Here’s why this may be a needed wake-up call for Mazda.
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A new ranking of automotive technology ranks Genesis and Hyundai tops in the industry. That is unless you count Tesla, who trounces both.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla recently released a major autopilot update. The new software called FSD Beta 10.69 incorporates major improvements including solving Chuck Cook style unprotected left turn. However, despite FSD Beta 10.69's improvements, some testers are reporting issues with the new software. And Musk, frustrated with the criticism, has asked early testers to stop complaining.
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We analyze the real-world prices of a new Chevy Bolt before and after the passage of the new federal tax law and find that the Bolt increased in price by $7,500. How were the law’s other goals met?
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Here’s a quick summary of how the new federal EV Incentive plan works in terms anyone can understand. No Math. We promise.
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Labor Day has one of the highest rates of fatal accidents on the calendar. Here are some facts and common sense suggestions to help keep your family safe this Labor Day.