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News Opinion (Page 95)

News Opinion

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

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Toyota’s Tacoma pickup truck continues to dominate the industry. The ones to watch are the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator.
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Toyota’s hybrid line grew dramatically in 2020 in America while the general industry shrank and BEVs from all but Tesla stalled at the gate.
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Toyota’s RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle is selling at a pace faster than expected in the United States. Its launch volume is much faster than most successful EVs.
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Do you own a Tesla, Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Mercedes, General Motors, or any other brand vehicle? Your fellow owners are convinced that the glass is soft, stressed, or defective.
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As automakers look for ways to cut corners, a spare tire is more important than ever. Here’s our 2021 guide to spare tires for shoppers buying new.
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We review the new Genesis GV80 and find a softer edge to this new SUV.
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In our second how-to story on using these great device integration apps, we focus on hands-free functionality to reduce distraction.
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Tesla’s upcoming products seemed so real at their “reveals.” Will 2021 be the big year for Tesla's halo vehicles?
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So, you've just bought your first SUV and you are already for the storms that are bearing down on your part of the country, right? Well, if you drive correctly, you are very right, but if you think that you can jump behind the wheel and go tooling off at high speed, you will have a very short ride if you don't watch out. AWD (all-wheel-drive) is to help you get started and keep rolling in lousy weather.
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The Toyota RAV4 Prime is quickly emerging as the hit vehicle for 2021. Here are three simple ways that Toyota could improve upon an already great plug-in vehicle.
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Elon Musk just announcedTesla's latest sales promotion. Here’s what Tesla buyers who bought last week won’t get.
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As Fiat begins to wind down its North American operations, the 124 Spider is discontinued.
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The reasons are pretty consistent. Here’s what owners of both Tesla EVs and Toyota RAV4 Primes say.
By Keith Griffin on
Looking to buy a new or used Hyundai? Here are some crazy stories we’ve come across from Hyundai dealers that might give you pause. Don’t get ripped off.
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Consumer Reports finds the Toyota RAV4 to be a viable substitute for the Model Y. Here’s why.
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David Pastrňák earned the NHL All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award this past year. However, we all know who the true MVPs for 2020 are, and so do Honda and the Boston Bruins.
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We polled Honda CR-V Hybrid owners to find out what they found the most pleasant surprise about their vehicle.
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We polled Honda CR-V hybrid owners to see what they are getting for fuel efficiency. The majority fall into one small range.
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Hybrid regenerative braking means that you won’t be buying brake pads and rotors for a long time in your Toyota.
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Automakers are dropping headlights with excessive glare. Here’s how the carrot approached worked.
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One Toyota RAV4 Prime owner does some winter soft-roading to highlight the green crossover’s capabilities.
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The octane requirement of vehicles can be tricky, particularly for those who are second or third owners. Here is how to know which gasoline is required to ensure proper operation and to satisfy your warranty requirements.
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We compare the prices of a Mazda Miata Sport and adjust for the changing value of the dollar. The results show a decline in the cost of America’s most affordable sports car.
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Two very significant challenges are facing Toyota. Here’s what experts say about possible damage to Toyota’s reputation for quality and reliability.
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Mazda's legendary Miata is still the most affordable sports car you can own. Here is the full price list for 2021.
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The 2021 Mazda CX-30 has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus award. This one change made a difference.
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) won't award cars, crossovers, and trucks with lousy headlights. So Automakers are responding.
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The 996 gets a bad rap from purists, but underneath, it’s the same 911 you know and love.
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No, your mechanic is not trying to cheat you. Here’s why professional shops of all sizes now include new rotors with a “brake job.”
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In addition to being the fastest vehicle of its type, the all-new Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat also has every creature-comfort one could ask for.