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News Opinion (Page 82)

News Opinion

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

By Peter Neilson on
If the window seals on your Toyota Prius have split and torn, it is time to replace them. Outside of doing at the dealer, which can cost hundreds of dollars, what are your options?
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have reports that Tesla will not be delivering any CyberTruck vehicles this year and we think this is not a problem for Tesla at all. In fact, besides the Model Y, Tesla has always had a delay with their vehicles. Here's why Tesla will still dominate despite the delay.
By John Goreham on
If you have rusty brake rotors and are concerned that something is wrong, this story will help explain when you need to take action and when to stop worrying.
By John Goreham on
We break down four common brake issues and tell you how much you can expect to pay.
By Jeremy Johnson on
This is a simple Tesla Model 3 Guide for prospective buyers, intended for quick and easy access. Contains versions, price, options, add-ons, maintenance required and service schedule, and recommended accessories.
By Jeremy Johnson on
We recently heard news that President Joe Biden wants 50% of all vehicles sold in the United States to be electric by 2030. It's unclear if this means hybrid vehicles or not. Regardless, we think Tesla will own a significant share of electric vehicles by 2030 and here's why.
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have news of an EV meeting with auto makers Ford, GM, Stellantis, and the U.S. White House along with President Joe Biden. One auto maker is not invited that we know of. And that EV/auto maker is Tesla. Why wasn't Tesla invited to this event?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has increased the price of its long range Model S and Model X vehicles in the U.S. by $5,000. We think this price increase is due to increased demand and lack of supplies overall. Let's see what others have to say about this!
By Peter Neilson on
If your Toyota Prius with HID lights has the infamous "flickering", here is what you need to do about it.
By John Goreham on
We took a Chevy Bolt Electric utility Vehicle to the highest peak in the Northeast to test one-pedal driving and brake energy regeneration. The Bolt EUV passed with flying colors.
By Tinsae Aregay on
An inside source familiar with Tesla’s Giga Texas and Giga Berlin construction timelines says - Tesla is planning to start test production of a drivable refreshed Model Y in Giga Texas as early as next week.
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have a Tweet from the user, Dennis Hong, a Director at Romela for Robotics and Mechanisms at UCLA, of some kind of computer chip. So far, the consensus is that this is a chip for its Dojo training computer, or some kind of robotics chip. Let's see what people are saying about this.
By John Goreham on
We tested the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV with Super Cruise and found that it takes this already great EV crossover to another level. Here’s how.
By John Goreham on
Our long-term test is interrupted by a puncture. Here’s our 3,600-mile update and why we continue to be impressed with Michelin.
By Jeremy Johnson on
I just listened to Rob Mauer from Tesla Daily and he talked about some hidden revenue sources from Tesla. Some of these are not obvious unless you dive into Tesla's 10-Q filing and look. Let's see what he's talking about.
By John Goreham on
Your electric vehicle is attached to a charging station or wall-mounted charger, and you cannot pull the handle out. Here’s what to do to make it let go.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A person with a reliable track record of obtaining insider information from Tesla claims his sources have told him, Tesla is planning to discontinue the Model 3 after the $25,000 compact car (Model 2) begins production.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new rumor out of China suggests, before the end of 2021, Tesla will begin limited production of a brand new compact vehicle designed in China. From previous leaks, we believe the vehicle will be based on the Model 3 chassis.
By John Goreham on
Trevor Milton, former CEO and founder of EV startup Nikola, was arrested and charged with three crimes.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla released FSD v9.1 (full self-driving version 9.1) yesterday. Version 9.0, the previous version, was released late on Friday, 7/9/2021. That makes 3 weeks between releases. Let's see what's changed.
By Jeremy Johnson on
I've had people close to me ask the question: "Do Tesla's Drive Themselves?" As a Tesla analyst, the answer to me is obvious, but what I've realized is that the answer is not obvious to others. Let's answer this question.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A fire has been reported at Tesla's latest and largest Megapack project in Victoria, Australia. The fire is still raging on and Fire Rescue Victoria says drones have been deployed to aid in the extinguishing effort.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk just announced that Tesla AI (Artificial Intelligence) day will take place on Thursday, August 19, 2021. This is an exciting time for Tesla and Tesla is seeking top talent in the world to join its AI team.
By John Goreham on
Mitsubishi says its all-new Outlander PHEV will come in this fiscal year.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is reducing its footprint of physical service center locations in fancy malls to more of a remote and retail center strategy, rumors say. What does this mean for Tesla and its customers? Let's find out.
By Peter Neilson on
I thought it helps to put out some information on the Toyota Prius hybrid battery. Take a look at what the parts are and what it is called.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has been granted a patent for the Cybertruck's design. In the patent application are included reference designs that closely resemble the Cybertruck. Tesla also names several employees as designers but there is no mention of Elon Musk.
By Peter Neilson on
If your Toyota Prius rear wind deflector is loose, falling off, or broken, see what I did to repair this one.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla had its earnings report for Q2, 2021 yesterday and it crushed expectations. During the earnings call, Elon Musk said something that I think most people probably glossed over. And it was related to autonomous driving and robotaxis. Let's see what this is and what the implications are.
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking at buying a new car and want to go over the MSRP window stickers before talking to a car salesperson? Chances are good that’s just exactly what a predatory salesperson wants you to do. Here’s a car window MSRP sticker scam that car buyers need to understand that could be tricking the unsuspecting buyer regarding the actual value of a new car.