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News Opinion (Page 93)

News Opinion

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

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Nissan lays out an interesting fact regarding vehicle drag. The body and frontal area have less to do with drag than you might think.
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How the men and women who do winter vehicle testing determine if your favorite truck, car, crossover, or SUV is “good in the snow.”
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Toyota dealers gave the brand a black eye for jacking up prices of the new RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle above MSRP last year. The good news is that prices appear to be coming down to MSRP or below.
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Tesla's president for Greater China Zhu Xiaotong gave an interview to China Liberation Daily and Shangguan news. In the interview, he discussed Tesla's quality assurance systems and a whole lot more.
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A drone flyover of Giga Berlin by Jurgen from @GF4Tesla Twitter account show earthwork being done on a large piece of land. This could be the location for what will be the world's largest battery factory.
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The internet is abuzz over this potential 2022 4Runner TRD Pro color. Tundra could see this too.
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The EPA’s electric vehicle range estimates seem overly optimistic in winter. Here is why we foresee the EPA making a switch to a three-number EV range format and why it would resolve the debate over real-world EV range for good.
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In a new leaked Tesla memo, Elon Musk says retooling of the Model S & X lines is almost complete. And due to the high demand, they will be going 2 shifts in the production line.
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When will next generation 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid be available to the public? What we know so far.
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Toyota's RAV4 Prime is a hot model. VW's new ID.4 is also gathering a lot of interest. However, deliveries are the issue as with all types of electric vehicles. Here are the forecasts for these two new green crossovers.
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Mazda's emphasis on safety in its vehicles has earned it special recognition from the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. Here are the Mazda models that earn top praise.
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Tesla's market cap has gone down by more than $270 billion in just the last month. There are several possible reasons for the slide including short sellers and many more.
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Mitsubishi's Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV) is refreshed for 2022. Will these changes sway some RAV4 Prime shoppers? You be the judge.
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A new study shows that one in four vehicle owners has not had their vehicle serviced in over a year. Interestingly, that is not the most surprising fact uncovered about how folks mistreat their vehicles.
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You won't believe this story about a used car online order that went horribly wrong. How can something like this even happen?
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As the administrators of many car clubs on social media, we have noticed one common thread among those who order a car online. Unhappiness.
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The legendary IS F earns a coda with a new IS500 F SPORT. We review how it will compare to the segment-leading Tesla Model 3.
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In his latest tweets, Elon Musk says bitcoin is 'BS" but better than fiat currency. Also alludes to Tesla buying dogecoin if the company's actions were directly reflective of Musk's opinions.
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Toyota hybrid owners comment on their extremely high mileage vehicles. Does high mileage driving help batteries last longer?
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk's suspicions about Bill Gates having a short position against Tesla might be right. Bill Gates in a CNBC interview given the opportunity to set the records straight ended up fueling the speculation even more.
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Shouldn't the larger "Utility" version of Chevy's new Bolt have more cargo space than the smaller hatchback version of the vehicle? According to GM's official specifications, the bigger utility Bolt has less cargo volume. And as far as we can tell, it does not have the ability to tow a trailer.
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If you are a fan of Wheeler Dealers, you will want to check out the new format. Here are all the details about the big changes ahead for this great TV show.
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Jaguar releases a comprehensive statement pointing to an almost immediate shift to battery-electric vehicles.
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Consumer Reports is one of the first private owners in America with a Polestar battery-electric vehicle. Watch as the group struggles to find anything good to say about this vehicle.
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Explore the potential for Toyota announcing a next-gen 2022 Tundra plug-in.
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The more we learn about the new Chevy Bolt EUV, the more mixed feelings we have about it. We break down what we feel are the new 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV's strengths and its weaknesses.
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We discuss whether Toyota Tacoma or 4Runner needs a redesign most – and when you will see them.
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Toyota announces new U.S. market battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for 2021. What this means for Toyota and for Tesla now.
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Toyota announced today that it will drop three new green vehicles into the U.S. market this year. Here's what we know so far.
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Minivans are big vehicles. Buyers often wonder, “Will a minivan fit inside my garage.” We show you how easy it is to determine if a Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Tesla Model X, or Kia Sedona minivan will fit inside of your garage.