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News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on November 20, 2023 - 4:06PM
Tesla has confirmed a few disappointing and some exciting specs about the Cybertruck including, an ultra-hard SMC bed, reduced 2500lbs & 11,000lbs payload & towing capacity, shatter-resistant glass, and new on-road and off-road driving modes.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 20, 2023 - 12:15PM
Following a Tesla Cybertruck test drive, Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk has commented on the Cybertruck’s suspension and 4-wheel steering. Maye says The Cybertruck “drive is so smooth, you feel like you’re on a cloud. And the U-turn is beyond.”
By Tinsae Aregay on November 19, 2023 - 10:56PM
As the November 30 delivery date approaches, Tesla has started displaying Cybertrucks at showrooms across the country. These Cybertrucks have impeccable build quality and prove Elon Musk’s sub-10-micron level Cybertruck build accuracy.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 19, 2023 - 2:42PM
A new Cybertruck walk-around video has emerged showing the truck supercharging while still hooked up to a trailer. The video highlights why expanding pull-through superchargers is critical if Tesla want to make the Cybertruck an all-round capable truck.
By Justin Hart on November 18, 2023 - 2:16PM
I’m going to be blunt and completely honest, car dealers have erected a huge roadblock on our path to a sustainable transportation future. They are the second largest obstacle to EV sales growth, and actually have a major role in the first obstacle too.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 18, 2023 - 7:14AM
As new leaks show the Cybertruck only has a 267-mile range, a picture has surfaced of a person trying to pump gas into the Cybertruck’s charge port. Given its range, would you be interested in an extended-range Cybertruck with an onboard gas generator?
By John Goreham on November 17, 2023 - 8:47AM
This week, Honda showed off a new Prelude coupe model concept at an auto show in the US. Does this signal a return to coupes by Honda, or is it just a shiny distraction?
By Tinsae Aregay on November 17, 2023 - 8:37AM
Tesla's product design director, Javier Verdura in a keynote speech has revealed that the November 30 Cybertruck delivery event will proceed as scheduled. Verdura also said that Tesla will “deliver the first 10 Cybertrucks at the event.”
By Tinsae Aregay on November 17, 2023 - 5:46AM
The media is in full force against Elon Musk amidst latest anti-semitism controversy. Investors are offloading Tesla stock, selling their Tesla vehicles & calling on the Tesla board to fire Musk. Elon, seemingly unphased, has responded by doubling down.
By Armen Hareyan on November 16, 2023 - 8:54PM
Toyota has made an impressive change in the new 2023 Prius taking it from "boring" to remarkable.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 16, 2023 - 8:25PM
A Tesla Cybertruck is seen in Granite Bay, California hauling a massive 10-foot-long Christmas tree. This sighting shows the Cybertruck is indeed a capable pickup truck. but naturally, this raises an important question – “Is it too early for Christmas?"
By Tinsae Aregay on November 16, 2023 - 11:40AM
Today is the 6th anniversary of the Roadster unveiling. With the SpaceX package, the Roadster will do 0 to 60mph in 1.1sec & can briefly hover off the ground. Exciting, however, we will not likely see the vehicle out on or above the roads until 2026.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 16, 2023 - 7:55AM
Tesla has started running video ads on YouTube. In the EV maker’s first-ever YouTube ad, Tesla shows a Model Y getting run over by a Silverado in the context of a safety test. Tesla’s ad focuses on safety, affordability, and giving test drives.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 15, 2023 - 5:42PM
Ford CEO, Jim Farley has fired the first shot at Elon Musk sharing a video of a Ford F-150 Lightning tackling the same Stair Step challenge as did a release candidate Tesla Cybertruck. In the video, the F-150 appears to outperform the Cybertruck.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 15, 2023 - 11:37AM
A new Cybertruck video filmed by a Tesla engineer has surfaced online showing the Cybertruck’s unique door-opening mechanism, “Cyber UI”, & more details. However, Tesla is now revoking Cybertruck delivery event invites of anyone who shares the video.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 15, 2023 - 8:42AM
An up-close Tesla Cybertruck walk around Video, leaked by a Tesla engineer demonstrates the Cybertruck’s unique door opening mechanism, shows a stunning new “Cyber user interface”, a powered-on rear 8-inch secondary display, and many more details.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 14, 2023 - 2:46PM
In a video contianing Tesla’s humanoid robot, we see Optimus driving a Cybertruck. This is exciting however, it raises the question whether this is an inspiring future we all want to live in or if this is a dystopian nightmare we all should work to avoid.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 14, 2023 - 8:06AM
As the November 30 delivery date approaches, Tesla has tamed some of the most exciting Cybertruck features such as its size, exterior styling, & towing capacity. And now, a Cybertruck prototype has been spotted with a conventional circular steering wheel.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 13, 2023 - 3:04PM
Tesla recently shifted initial production of next-generation $25,000 vehicle from Giga Mexico to Giga Texas. And now, Tesla has erected the 1st steel structure to extend Giga Texas by 120 meters, this makes Giga Texas the 1st building over a mile long.
By John Goreham on November 13, 2023 - 1:55PM
A Ford Bronco Sport owner recounts how her vehicle proved bulletproof. Here is her harrowing story.
By John Goreham on November 13, 2023 - 12:59PM
The Ford Bronco Sport is a vehicle that has a strong personality. Owners love it. However, storm clouds related to quality issues are gathering. Here is what owners and quality experts are saying. 
By Tinsae Aregay on November 13, 2023 - 9:15AM
Over the weekend, a Rivian R1T owner took his truck on the same Hollister Hills Stair Step path as a release candidate Tesla Cybertruck. In the 1st off-roading face-to-face b/n the two trucks, the Rivian R1T appears to perform better than the Cybertruck.
By John Goreham on November 13, 2023 - 8:07AM
If you are looking for a luxury SUV with a powerful battery-electric drive system, the Mercedes EQE is an intriguing option to consider.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 12, 2023 - 2:30PM
The Cybertruck is shaping up to be the one Tesla vehicle with the most bells & whistles. A new Cybertruck video confirms the truck will have a steer-by-wire variable steering ratio. This gives the Cybertruck a differential steering ratio based on speed.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 11, 2023 - 2:52PM
Last week, a Cybertruck prototype with fit & finish issues called into question Tesla’s build quality. However, Tesla has responded to critics by showcasing, in a new 8K video, a Cybertruck with sub-10-micron level accuracy & impeccable build quality.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 11, 2023 - 10:47AM
Tesla developed an ultra-corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy, 300X, for the Cybertruck exoskeleton. The properties of the new metal are not well studied, however, a picture of a frozen-over Cybertruck shows it turning a grayish exotic metal color.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 11, 2023 - 9:36AM
An X user recently stumbled upon 3 Cypertruck prototypes parked next to each other outside In-N-Out. The scene looked as though there was an alien invasion or a bunch of people time-traveled from the future and they brought their vehicles to our timeline.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 11, 2023 - 8:18AM
A Tesla institutional investor with insider knowledge has revealed the EV maker’s ambitious plans for the next generation $25,000 vehicle. Tesla is internally preparing to sell 5 million Gen-3 vehicles a year & production should start by the end of 2024.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 11, 2023 - 7:10AM
A release candidate Cybertruck in Palo Alto, California has been filmed for the first time breaking the law. Another Cybertruck prototype has also been spotted after breaking down on the interstate.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 10, 2023 - 3:49PM
Tesla engineers are having a bit too much fun with release candidate Cybertrucks as one prototype was spotted being driven at speed in reverse, utilizing 4-wheel steering to do a 180-degree turn from basically a standstill, and drifting in reverse on ice.