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News Opinion (Page 85)

News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on
Jörg Steinbach, Brandenburg State's Economic Minister, gave a wide-ranging interview where he discussed Giga Berlin's final permit, delay, and questioned the motivation behind environmental groups objecting the project.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla delivered over 201,000 vehicles last quarter, another record quarter. But can Tesla continue to grow and have record delivery quarters? Let's find out!
By John Goreham on
Toyota's RAV4 Prime delivery rate has been rock solid. Despite historic challenges Toyota's hugely successful plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV) deliveries continue to ramp up.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk is excited by the work Tesla's autopilot simulation team is doing. Musk says their simulations are so good they are "eerily realistic" and as a result wonders if Tesla should make a game.
By John Goreham on
The Chevy Bolt is a very interesting example of how electric vehicles are no longer price elastic.
By Jeremy Johnson on
In a recent interview with Lucid Motors CEO, Peter Rawlinson, we learned that he believes electric vehicles are a technology race and that Tesla is in the lead and that he aims to make this a two horse race. Let's dive in some more.
By John Goreham on
If you are of the opinion that weight is a spoiler for EVs, drive a few.
By John Goreham on
Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, GM, Kia, Mercedes, and Dodge all have models for sale today that cost more used than new due to vehicle shortages. Here are the models that earn this dubious distinction.
By Tinsae Aregay on
As initial deliveries of the Long Range Model S begin, owners are reporting the vehicle does indeed come with Insane Mode and Drag Strip Mode.
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a lot of discussion about what Tesla's delivery numbers will be for Q2, 2021. This should be reported by Tesla in early July. Let's take a look at what others are saying about this.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is producing cars, energy products, and is planning on having robotaxis. But there is something besides all those things that gives Tesla a unique competitive advantage. Let's see what it is!
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla China sets yet another production record in China despite the numerous challenges the EV maker has faced in the world's largest vehicle market.
By Peter Neilson on
As an avid Toyota Prius adventurer, I am always looking to find neat things to take camping with me. I found something rough, rugged, and affordable that I think all campers (including Prius campers) will love to have. If you are wondering what this has to do with the main picture well you will have to read to find out.
By John Goreham on
The all-new Honda Prologue has been announced by Honda. Let's just say Honda is giving fans plenty of time to prepare.
By Timothy Boyer on
Are you buying, have already bought, or are hanging onto a used car to save money only to discover it has developed transmission problems? Here are three options you need to know about and why only one is the correct choice for most used car buyers.
By John Goreham on
Here are four great YouTube sites that may fly below the radar of some electric vehicle fans and enthusiasts. If you are a Tesla, Ford Mustang Mach-E, or Toyota RAV4 Prime fan, don't miss these great YouTube Channels.
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to multiple sources, Tesla is calling Model S Plaid Plus reservation holders in the Bay Area and the EV maker is offering them Model S Plaid priority delivery for the end-of-quarter push.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Recently there was a report with nearly 300,000 Tesla vehicles that need to be recalled for an update. Tesla's Over the Air Updates Solve This and so Many Other Problems.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Chinese Regulators announced today, Tesla will recall nearly 285,520 imported and made-in-China Model 3 and Y vehicles due to issues where owners can inadvertently engage autopilot while driving.
By Jeremy Johnson on
There was a recent presentation by Andrej Karpathy, the leading AI expert for Tesla, talking about removing radar and using a pure vision system only for Tesla's autonomous driving software. Let's look at the key highlights and why this puts Tesla in a firm lead.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla shares have risen higher the past couple weeks and there's a couple reasons why. Let's go over them.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Brandenburg Environmental Minister Axel Vogel says "it is right to give Tesla preferential treatment" since the settlement of the factory in the area will have a positive impact that will reach the whole of Europe.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has several different types of cars and one of those is the Model S. It was the first production car after the original roadster to be produced for customers and there has been many versions! Let's talk about this car!
By Frank DiMuccio on
Toyota, like any car maker, is subject to the whims of the market as much as any other manufacturer. While Toyota’s president Aiko Toyoda seems to be pushing more for his pet project, Gazoo Racing to guide the company forward, the bZ4X has been revealed as a concept. Not a prototype, like the Cybertruck, or F-150 Lightning. Is it too little, too late?
By John Goreham on
Volkswagen has just announced that its ID.4 battery-electric vehicle is “The most affordable all-wheel-drive electric vehicle on sale in the U.S.” This has us scratching our heads for two main reasons.
By John Goreham on
A new update to the twenty fastest-selling new vehicles in America list includes hybrids from Hyundai and Toyota, EVs from Volkswagen, Jeep, and Toyota, and a lot of gas guzzlers. America's new vehicle divide is on full display.
By John Goreham on
A picture speaks a thousand words as they say. This picture’s story about a crashed Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle isn’t what you’d guess.
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to a recent job posting on Tesla's Careers page, Tesla is planning to hire actuaries to help build out the company's revolutionary insurance business in Europe.
By John Goreham on
A new study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Labs predicts that hybrids are the least expensive crossover vehicles to own, battery-electric the most expensive for the model year 2025. Here are some interesting findings from the study.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Recently, the Twitter user, James Stephenson, posted 69 Tweets in the most detailed analysis of Tesla I've ever seen. Let's take a look at Tweet #3 of these which focuses on Tesla's delivery of vehicles quarter by quarter, year over year. Here is the details!