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

By Tinsae Aregay on January 17, 2024 - 11:16AM
In a new video, a customer-owned Tesla Cybertruck is seen off-roading and drifting on sand. The barren land coupled together with the Cybertruck’s brutal design creates the most beautiful Cybertruck video thus far.
By John Goreham on January 17, 2024 - 7:35AM
A new analysis by Engineering Explained casts doubt on Tesla’s coolest Cybertruck promotional video. 
By Tinsae Aregay on January 17, 2024 - 5:32AM
A new video shows as an experiment a guy putting his hands in between as the Cybertruck’s powered front trunk closes. The all-electric truck not only entirely closes on his fingers and causes significant bruising but remains closed trapping the guy.
By John Goreham on January 16, 2024 - 4:52PM
The Prius costs less to energize in many markets than a battery-electric vehicle. We use an industry gimmick to illustrate why the Prius can be more affordable than BEVs.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 15, 2024 - 7:19AM
Elon Musk says Tesla has "further Cybertruck improvements in the works to tighten the turning circle significantly." This will be the Cybertruck’s first major hardware upgrade since the truck launched back in November.
By John Goreham on January 14, 2024 - 11:29AM
The all-new Falken Aklimate tire is a competitor to the popular Michelin CrossClimate2. Early owner reports and reviews are trending very positively for the new Aklimate. Here’s what owners say. 
By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2024 - 1:53PM
The Cybertruck is one of the most capable trucks in the world both for off-roading and the job site. And now a new video shows the Cybertruck in its natural habitat being utilized to haul 1,800 lbs of drywall.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2024 - 10:54AM
After waiting for his Tesla Roadster for 6 years MKBHD has announced that he’s selling his Tesla Model S Plaid and replacing it with a Porsche 911 Turbo S. You can buy MKBHD’s matte black Plaid live online on Doug DeMero’s Cars & Bids.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 11, 2024 - 1:18PM
Elon Musk says reports of a secret project at Tesla code-named “Project Highland” are completely false. Musk made this statement days after Tesla introduced the refreshed Model 3 in North America.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 10, 2024 - 12:07PM
A new render shows a stainless steel exoskeleton, full-sized 7-seat Tesla SUV based on the Cybertruck platform. This vehicle allows Tesla to capitalize on the Cybertruck’s success and grow production on work already done for the all-electric pickup truck.
By John Goreham on January 10, 2024 - 8:48AM
Over the coming year, the volume of affordable battery-electric vehicles delivered to American consumers will drop significantly. We break down the numbers model by model.
By Timothy Boyer on January 9, 2024 - 3:47PM
Why you might want to wait until after the November Presidential Elections (or just before) when buying a new car in 2024.
By John Goreham on January 9, 2024 - 3:36PM
The holidays have come and gone, but steep EV discounting remains. With the federal tax incentive a hot mess and EV enthusiasm cooling, automakers are throwing cash at EV shoppers by the handfuls. 
By John Goreham on January 9, 2024 - 1:51PM
Falken has been hitting home runs with many new tire models. The new Aklimate is a tire that many shoppers may find a good alternative to the popular Michelin CrossClimate2.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 9, 2024 - 8:52AM
Tesla’s official Cybertruck page has released a new video titled “Cybertruck in less than 60 seconds.” The video goes over the Cybertruck's features including hidden compartments. Should Tesla run the same video as a Super Bowl ad?
By John Goreham on January 8, 2024 - 2:28PM
We enjoyed an extended test period with Mitsubishi’s excellent 2024 Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle and found it offers a great EV experience without the downsides.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 8, 2024 - 11:09AM
Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen has highlighted a new Cybertruck review video by a “real truck guy”. The video shows the Cybertruck hauling a 3000 lbs Vanderhall Brawley and tackling sand dunes.
By John Goreham on January 7, 2024 - 10:52AM
Falken has just released its new WildPeak A/T4W winter-rated all-terrain tire. We dive deep to explain how it differs from the A/T3W it replaced and the A/T Trail tire so you can make an informed decision.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 6, 2024 - 11:02AM
We’ve seen the Cybertruck in all sorts of colors including pink and highly reflective gloss black, however, the internet has unanimously declared a new satin white Cybertruck wrap as the worst color for the all-electric truck.
By John Goreham on January 5, 2024 - 1:50PM
Toyota’s new Prius kicks sand in the face of EVangelist haters. It still outsells nearly every battery-electric vehicle model made. Here is a fun list of electric vehicles - even brands - the Prius outsells. 
By John Goreham on January 4, 2024 - 9:01PM
Nearly thirty years into the modern era of electric vehicles, so-called experts and advocates of electric vehicles cannot agree on what the definition of an “EV” is. Remarkably, they cannot even agree on what to call an EV charger. 
By Tinsae Aregay on January 4, 2024 - 10:22AM
During his latest episode, Joe Rogan reacts both in awe & terror to Tesla’s Optimus Gen-2 robot. Rogan says “What are you doing Elon Musk? It’s going to dance after it kills us. Those things are going to come out of aircraft carriers with machine guns.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 4, 2024 - 6:43AM
A new Tesla Cybertruck in-depth review video shows the Cybertruck comes standard with “interior cabin radar.” The radar is directed at passengers and Tesla is using it to detect seat occupancy in the all-electric truck.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 3, 2024 - 6:42AM
According to the vehicle’s Monroney sticker, the Tesla Cybertruck has officially become the most American-made truck. The Cybertruck has 90% of its parts produced in North America as opposed to Ford F-150 which only has 30% US/Canda made parts.
By Peter Neilson on January 2, 2024 - 8:38PM
Unveiling the untold story of EV battery replacement costs, environmental toll, and the uncertain future of used batteries. A deep dive into the world of EVs.
By Peter Neilson on January 2, 2024 - 1:08PM
Will it leave you stranded, and how much does a lifeline cost?
By Peter Neilson on January 1, 2024 - 9:30PM
Revitalize your 2008 Toyota Prius with the Vline Grom Audio Interface: a seamless blend of classic design and modern tech for an unparalleled driving experience.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 30, 2023 - 10:37AM
New pictures of the Cybertruck at the Sedona off-road center look literally out of this world. The Cybertruck shows off its off-roading prowess while at the same time proving it should be the official vehicle for Mars.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 30, 2023 - 9:04AM
The Boring Company construction equipment and pre-built tunnel sections have been spotted at Giga Texas which will be used to deliver parts to the production line from underneath. This is at the same time a Cybertruck was spotted driving in a TBC tunnel.
By Justin Hart on December 30, 2023 - 6:08AM
It seems like the media and consumers are freaking out about how scary it is to contemplate buying a used plug-in vehicle, all because you have no way to tell how long the very expensive battery will last. I am here to tell you this is utter rubbish.