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News Opinion (Page 73)

News Opinion

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

By Anthony Donati on
Getting to know LucidVerse, Plus what do Investors need to know for $LCID next week. $AAPL x $LCID is just speculation, but here are the connections.
By John Goreham on
Despite the buzz surrounding dealer markups, most Ford Mustang Mach-E battery-electric vehicle buyers paid MSRP or less over the past 13 months.
By John Goreham on
EV startup, Bollinger, is quitting the personal electric pickup truck market before it ever began. Here's why it's not a bad thing of you care about reducing vehicle emissions.
By John Goreham on
A new poll conducted in the Toyota RAV4 Prime Facebook club reveals what most owners paid for their RAV4 Prime. Surprisingly, the big markups we hear so much about were very rare.
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to the wholesale number released by China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) Tesla sold 70,847 vehicles in the month of December. This is a 34% growth month over month and 3 times the production year over year.
By John Goreham on
The Michelin CrossClimate2 is a winter-rated all-season tire with no downsides. Here is what actual owners report about this groundbreaking new tire design when driven on snow and on ice.
By John Goreham on
Tesla's public Cybertruck event happened before the market disruption and during a different Presidency.
By John Goreham on
“Spongy, wonky, annoying, disappointing, frustrating, and not working.” The VW ID.4 controls have stirred some controversy. Here is how one experienced EV testing team broke down just how terrible some aspects of the ID/4’s design are in their opinions.
By John Goreham on
Here is why one Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle owner still loves her vehicle after a full year of ownership. Read what she says about using it as a farm vehicle.
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to Wedbush Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst Daniel Ives, Tesla has received final approval to begin refreshed Model Y production at Giga Texas. Production is expected to begin in the next 7 to 10 days.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Over the years, as Tesla has moved out of the brink of bankruptcy to the most valuable automaker in the world, more and more companies are starting to notice the EV maker's value. And a recent addition to this group is Apple which has officially added Tesla to its select group of peer companies.
By John Goreham on
Toyota fuel cell electric vehicle is held in disdain by many battery-electric vehicle fans. The uncomfortable truth is that Toyota’s FCEVs outsold the BEVs from most brands in 2021.
By John Goreham on
Volkswagen offers some good insight into winter driving. One section we liked in particular.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Following Tesla's incredible Q4 delivery numbers, the EV maker's stock has surged 14% in a single day. Even more bullish for Tesla, the surge in the stock price is taking place before some of the company's most exciting projects have come to fruition.
By John Goreham on
Jeep has released a nifty infographic that can help you to see the benefits of modern electrification technology in winter driving.
By Tinsae Aregay on
After stopping Model S & X production back in 2020, Elon Musk had promised Tesla will be back to producing 1000 Model S's a week in the fourth quarter. And now, after the EV maker released Q4 2021 production numbers, we see Elon Musk has kept his promise setting up Tesla for a record-breaking 2022.
By John Goreham on
A common question for many shopping for an EV is how much can be saved in energy costs by opting for an electric vehicle instead of a vehicle with a traditional powertrain. Here’s your answer.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Today Tesla submitted the final paperwork necessary for Giga Berlin's environmental review process. Following this milestone, Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke says he is hopeful Tesla can begin production early next year.
By John Goreham on
We drive and review the 2021 Lincoln Corsair and discover what makes it stand out in the premium crossover segment.
By John Goreham on
We run down the Miata’s new prices and some new nifty tech.
By John Goreham on
Here’s why the special lightweight 990S Roadster offered only in Japan is not what most American Miata buyers would want.
By John Goreham on
As the U.S. shifts to a new way to power our vehicles will we drag the inefficiencies and unneeded expenses along with us?
By John Goreham on
The Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicle has now been sold in a majority of U.S. states. Here’s the list as it stands today.
By John Goreham on
A United States Senator has called Elon Musk the F word on Twitter. Here’s his reply.
By John Goreham on
We explore two ways that Tesla seems to reach a bit in its direct marketing advertising programs. We will also ask the question, “If Tesla is 'exaggerating,' why bother?”
By John Goreham on
The EV world seems unanimous in its first impression of the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle. Here’s what the folks who know EVs best are saying about this game-changer.
By John Goreham on
A first drive of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle reveals that it is going to win buyers over on a test drive.
By John Goreham on
We list four important things that the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 does not have that we feel many consumers shopping for a battery-electric crossover utility vehicle might want.
By John Goreham on
The IONIQ 5 is now being delivered to customers in the U.S. We break down the cost and show you the price comparison.
By Jeff Teague on
I break it down by Toyota model and year, including RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid. How long your free remote engine start will last.