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News Opinion (Page 91)

News Opinion

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

By John Goreham on
A new study ranking the fastest-selling vehicles in America puts the RAV4 Prime second only to the Chevrolet Corvette.
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to The Korea Times, Apple is close to signing a deal with LG Magna e-Power to bring Apple's EV to market. Although the report also states initially the joint venture is looking for low volume production.
By John Goreham on
The Mazda Miata is now the only affordable convertible sports car on sale in America since Fiat discontinued the 124 Spider collaboration. Miata sales Surge during an unusual time.
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A new report by J.D. Power indicates that owners of battery-electric vehicles are less satisfied with the work dealers perform on their vehicles. Here’s how BEV owners’ experiences differ from other car owners following service work.
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Ford’s first quarter of deliveries for the Mustang Mach-E in the US market exceeded prior launch volumes by GM’s Bolt, Tesla’s Model 3,X, and S, Toyota’s RAV4 Prime, and the Nissan Leaf.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Giga Shanghai March delivery numbers have come out showing an amazing 94% growth month over month. This brings Giga Shanghai Model 3 & Y close to Fremont California production.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Panasonic battery VP Yasuaki Takamoto in an interview with Bloomberg discusses the importance of the 4680 cells to make Tesla's dream of producing a $25,000 vehicle come true.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A note to clients out by Morgan Stanley says auto investors can't afford to not have Tesla in their portfolio. The note also discusses how the $174 billion Biden EV tax incentive will disproportionately benefit Tesla.
By John Goreham on
The Chevy Bolt battery-electric vehicle had a great Q1. Its sales are way up, and it is now overtaking some legends in the green car space.
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We begin our long-term test of the new Michelin CrossClimate2 all-weather tires mounted to a Mazda CX-5 crossover. Here’s the positive first report after 300 miles.
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The top trim of the Mazda3 sedan is an almost perfect vehicle. However, there are two things Mazda has done that we need to point out.
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Toyota has already surpassed its projected RAV4 Prime deliveries for its first model year, and is now three months ahead of its plan.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new report coming out of China states Volkswagen and its state-owned Chinese partner FAW have agreed to purchase green credits from Tesla.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Apple, the world's largest tech company, and Tesla, the world's biggest EV maker are going to be working together on a battery project that will be one of the largest in the US.
By Jeff Teague on
See how both Toyota and Tesla benefit from a joint venture that is considered imminent. Learn about the proposed cheap new SUV that could be made.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Back in 2020, Tesla filed a case against Rivian claiming Rivian has used former Tesla employees to steal Tesla's proprietary information. In response, Rivian filed to dismiss the case however, the judge has ruled Tesla's casese can go ahead.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Leaked project overview documents from Tesla suggest Giga Texas will be constructed at a cost of only $400 million. The documents also reveal the expected number of employees and current job openings at Giga Texas.
By John Goreham on
A brand-loyal Tesla family moves to a new Toyota Prius. The reasons why are interesting for green vehicle owners and fans.
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Tesla owners are very brand loyal. However, many also cross-shop other green vehicles, particularly crossovers. Here is the story behind why a Model X owner opted not to buy a Model Y when he recently shopped for a second family vehicle.
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Rivian’s deliveries are just about to begin. Here’s why Rivian has the industry’s best electric vehicle warranty in America.
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The third-row seat in Tesla’s Model Y crossover is a perfect option for families. We let one family who owns a Model Y with three rows explain why Tesla has hit a home run with this design.
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Mitsubishi has sponsored a miniseries that showcases one woman’s cross-country journey in an Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle while towing her tiny house trailer.
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to leaks Elon Musk held a company-wide call with Tesla employees. And on the call, he said Tesla will produce 1 million vehicles in 2021 but 2022 should be even better.
By Marc Stern on
Ford and other major manufacturers continue to feel the shortage of semiconductors as they build vehicles like the F-150 without key modules so that the assembly lines can remain active. Ford promises that as soon as the new modules are available and checked that the vehicles will be shipped to dealers. GM, Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are also feeling the same pain. The Japanese makers are also feeling the major fire at a chip plant in Japan.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk on Twitter has said the Tesla Cybertruck won't have any handles. Here are some possible options to open the truck.
By John Goreham on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is currently undergoing safety testing by the country's top auto safety agency. How will the Mustang Mach-E perform, and will it beat Tesla's Model Y to the podium?
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This story will answer the basic questions anyone just becoming interested in EVs may have. Battery life, charging, range, some common terms, and more all explained in simple terms.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new image of the Model X by The Kilowatts gives us our best look at refreshed Model X. The vehicles in the picture have spoiler making it more likely to be the Plaid variant.
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The list of supercars built in America is very short. Here is a look at how well one of the few works as a grand touring car.
By Daniel Cappo on
The US consumer product safety commission is looking into these fires that have occurred at Walmart and Amazon Warehouses. There are questions as to whether a federal investigation is warranted. Let's look at Tesla's solar panel woes and what is really going on with them.