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News Opinion (Page 84)

News Opinion

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

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.
By John Goreham on
A new study shows that used car prices have leaped. The model with the single-largest percent increase is the Nissan Leaf.
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have breaking news of Tesla reporting on its Q2, 2021 earnings - beating expectations. GAAP earnings came in at $1.02 and NON-GAAP earnings came in at $1.45, which included a $23 million Bitcoin (one-time) impairment charge. Revenue was at $11.958 Billion -vs- $11.3 Billion expected. Let's dive into Tesla's earnings more.
By John Goreham on
Having seen the new Ford Maverick this week, this fan and former owner of a small truck came away with some strong emotions around the new truck.
By John Goreham on
One common misconception is that EVs have proven more reliable than modern hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The Prius and Volt disprove this theory quite easily.
By John Goreham on
If you are an EV owner who counts on a mobile charger, or perhaps a rental property owner or condo association manager, be sure you know about these two common mobile charger mistakes automakers warn about.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Over the weekend Elon Musk visited the Giga Texas construction site. Musk seems really happy with the construction progress and says the factory will be over a mile long and 7 stories high when complete.
By Jeremy Johnson on
In a match race of the century, we have a recent video of a drag race between a Tesla Model S Plaid and a Chevy 69 Camaro. Clearly the Chevy 69 Camaro has had some modifications done, including using Nitrous, but even so, this is the first time I've seen the Tesla Model S Plaid lose in any kind of race. Let's check in on the action.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Are used Tesla vehicles appreciating in value? We are seeing instances of appreciating value for trade into Tesla where the price offered has increased over time. Does this mean used Tesla's are an appreciating asset? Let's find out.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has distanced Tesla cars from the Chevy Bolt EV battery fire recall by pointing to architectural differences between Tesla batteries and Chevy Bolt Batteries.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla Model S vehicles are delayed and have been for over a month. Let's take a look and see why the Tesla Model S vehicles are delayed.
By Tinsae Aregay on
MKBHD, the largest and arguably the best tech reviewer on YouTube has released his first impressions video of the Model S Plaid. In his review, he discusses what he likes and dislikes about the vehicle. Elon Musk addresses his complaints.