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News Opinion (Page 97)

News Opinion

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

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Like Solar City, Tesla has used ICE fleet vehicles for more than a decade. Here's what Tesla will have going forward.
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Those shoppers looking to buy an all-wheel-drive green vehicle that can seat 8 passengers should start at Toyota.
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We are among the first in the nation to drive the all-new 2021 Toyota Sienna AWD minivan in the snow. How well does its unusual electric motor AWD system work?
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Toyota's new 2021 Sienna will help its owners save money on fuel costs, repairs, and maintenance. The best news is there is no downside.
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The Jeep Wrangler has the lowest depreciation and highest retained value of any vehicle after five years. Here's why it is the best vehicle to keep for five years.
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The Lexus IS 350 AWD comes with a massive cost penalty compared to the Tesla Model 3. Here’s how the math breaks down.
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As fans of both the Lexus IS Sports sedan line and the RAV4 Prime’s powertrain, we lament that Lexus has not merged the two. Here’s why.
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We test the 2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD sports sedan and find a familiar feeling in this updated grand tourer.
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Sometimes less is more. In the case of Toyota’s long list of green vehicles, less troublesome parts means more reliable vehicles. Here’s what Toyota got rid of to improve durability and reliability in the Avalon, Venza, Sienna, Prius, RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid, and Highlander Hybrid.
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A new study links length of ownership with owner satisfaction. Toyota leads by a mile. Tesla's results are even more interesting.
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The all-new 2021 Toyota Venza offers shoppers a new alternative to the RAV4 Hybrid and Prime. We compare and contrast the Venza to its siblings in this review.
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We all know that Tesla doesn't advertise its vehicles. However, advertisement is just a part of how automakers promote vehicles. Here's an inside look at five other ways that Tesla opts not to promote its products.
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The Tesla Model Y is outselling entire brands. Yet, it has not been safety tested by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. We looked into why that is and found out the Model Y is not even on the schedule.
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In this article, I'll describe what I know about the accident and how the Tesla Model 3 helped prevent injuries to the driver of the car in this tragic accident.
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We tested the 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe in a variety of conditions and found that it honors the BMW tradition and adds modern conveniences.
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The Tesla Model Y is hitting its delivery stride. Here is a list of legacy big-name manufacturers whose crossovers don't stand a chance.
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In this article, I'll show and explain why electric cars and Tesla cars in particular have such high safety ratings.
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A Consumer Reports study concludes that plug-in hybrids like the Toyota Prius Prime and Honda Clarity have lower lifetime maintenance and repair costs than battery-only vehicles like the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf.
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We had a chance to sample the Acura’s special edition MDX crossover and found much to like about it.
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I this article I'll explain Nissan's announcement and what it means to consumers and the rest of the industry.
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When the sales results for Norway (the world's leading EV market by adoption percentage) came out, Tesla detractors saw Tesla's 5th place sales a sign of weakness, is there something else going on?
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Tesla's Model S is the second most popular used electric vehicle in America behind the Nissan Leaf. We break down where the Model S is the most popular and where the leaf leads in used EV sales. One hint: California is a surprise.
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In a move that brings into play the U.S. Constitutionality of limiting speech on vanity plates, one Tesla owner is so far ahead of the State of Rhode Island.
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The Toyota RAV4 Prime has had one of the highest-volume initial launches in green vehicle history. Will Toyota follow through, or let the vehicle fade into obscurity?
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Tesla's Superchargers are a big benefit for owners, but sometimes they are on the wrong side of the divide. Name this Supercharger trick.
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Do you have a big family? Need space for hauling a lot of cargo? Want a smooth, enjoyable ride and 26 MPG? There is really one answer.
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Here we cover news from Tesla China from Taylor Ogan, CEO of Snow Bull Capital on the new Model Y lines being built in Gigafactory Shanghai.
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In this article, I share the forecast by ALG and comment on why Tesla sales are expected to skyrocket in this quarter.
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Tesla is to construct a plant at Giga Texas that will convert solumene into lithium for its batteries. Here are the details.
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In this article, I will discuss Elon Musk's Tweet about Tesla's future production plans and my thoughts on Electric Vehicle growth over the next 6 years.