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Tesla’s two original founders share a lot of backstory on how and why Tesla was founded and also on Elon Musk’s role. The video is fascinating. Particularly since the word “Autonomy” or the phrase “self-driving” is never the focal point.

We break down the options for those who drive in snowy icy weather. These four vehicles are at the top, but which is the king of the mountain?

Tesla is moving towards bitcoin. Here's what is happening and what sources are reporting these changes.

Tesla's owner satisfaction scores reveal some interesting things about how owners view their Tesla. Here is how Tesla did on this annual survey of owners.

Consumer Reports is a big fan of Tesla products. Here’s one critical area that they find the new Mustang Mach-E is “definitely better” than the Tesla Model Y.

Chevy will soon introduce a new Bolt EV. However, new leftover 2020 Bolts sit on dealer lots. Watch for discounts to pass $20K this spring.

Elon Musk sat down for an interview with veteran engineer Sandy Munro. In their talk, they discussed the new 12v battery in the Model S & X, engineering changes coming to Tesla vehicles, and many more topics.

We tested the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in a winter nor’easter storm. What we discovered will be important news for shoppers.

We have tested the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport First Edition and are amazed at the content Ford has included. Four things, in particular, impress us. Only one important thing is missing - so far.

If you checked out the Michelin CrossClimate2 and were disappointed to see your vehicle's tire size missing, check again. The company is adding in many popular sizes.

The five-year-old design of the Chevrolet Bolt is aging extremely well. We find it is a screaming value. Not at MSPR, but at the heavily-discounted prices real buyers can pay.

Plug-in hybrids reduce the number of common failure items your vehicle has. Here's a look back at how one woman's Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has worked over 160,000 miles of daily operation.

Have you wondered why the auto industry is jumping on board the over-the-air update parade? It makes sense. That is the opinion of Torque New Reporter Marc Stern whose piece today discusses software issues.

We are testing the Mustang Mach-E back to back with the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt. It’s amazing how far the industry has come in five years. Can you guess where will be in 2026?

Mitsubishi is about to launch an all-new Outlander. Here is a look at what guiding principles the company is looking to in its development. And why it matters to you, the driver.

The 2021 Toyota Highlander has a green option that can save its owner $6,000 in fuel over its 10-year lifespan.

The Toyota RAV4 Prime has a huge advantage in power and efficiency compared to the Subaru Forester and Nissan Rogue.

The Toyota Prius solved the "cars cause global warming" problem over two decades ago. Here are three common Prius myths that everyone from EVangelists to coal-rollers wish were really true.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range All-wheel Drive Premium is better than the Tesla Model Y in three key ways. Here is why Tesla's Model Y is no longer the only game in town.

We show you how to quickly, easily, and inexpensively change the cabin air filter in your Mazda CX-5. This is an easy to do maintenance task you can do in under 5 minutes.

It's no secret that there is a semiconductor shortage is battering the vehicle industry. Why has it happened? When the industry shutdown last summer there suddenly seemed to be so much more capacity that semi-makers took on other work for such things as the Internet of Things and 5G communications. This story looks at the reasons.

Do you have a Ford Bronco, Jeep Gladiator, or Jeep Wrangler owner in your life? Need a great gift for them? Here is the ideal gift for soft-top owners.

In an extended test, one Consumer Reports tester explained why he never had to add gas to the RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid over many weeks and 800 miles.

The amount and types of ways you can change your vehicle’s powertrain feel and capabilities seem to have gotten a bit out of hand. Here’s a look at one great new vehicle’s modes compared to the same model a few generations back.

We compare and contrast two similar green crossovers. The similarities include price, acceleration, cargo space, passenger space, and green credentials. Which would you choose and why?

Vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover utility vehicle are more practical for towing than are battery-electric vehicles like the Tesla Model Y. Here’s what experts and owners say are the reasons.

Different shoppers have different priorities. Here is why one green crossover shopper purchased a plug-in hybrid Toyota RAV4 Prime crossover, and why she opted to pass on the battery-electric Model Y from Tesla and the CR-V Hybrid From Honda.

Tesla cannot build its way to any meaningful market share. If Tesla really wants to play in the big leagues it will have to acquire other automakers or buy their production capacity. Here’s why it isn't already happening.

Since 2018, Toyota’s American-market green vehicle deliveries have outpaced Tesla’s by a remarkable amount. Here is a detailed at look at why.

Just off a record sales year, Kia decides it’s time for a new logo. It should sell exactly 0 new vehicles.