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News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on December 29, 2023 - 11:13AM
The first major Tesla Cybertruck car collision demonstrates the strength of the 30X cold-rolled stainless steel exoskeleton. The Cybertruck gets its fenders torn off while the Toyota Corolla that collided with the Cybertruck gets absolutely demolished.
By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2023 - 4:46PM
Hold on, Toyota. Drivers are buzzing about the 2024 RAV4's infotainment screen, and not in a good way. Turns out, that smartphone-sized display in the base models just isn't cutting it.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2023 - 6:33AM
A lot has been written about how the competition is overtaking Tesla, however, a recent incident including a Rivian R1S and a Tesla Cybertruck shows why Tesla is still the leader when it comes to electric vehicles.
By Peter Neilson on December 27, 2023 - 3:58PM
Looking for the perfect outdoor power companion? This power bank has everything you want and more for your outdoor Prius adventures.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 27, 2023 - 7:45AM
The Cybertruck’s exposed stainless steel finish is meant to put the toughest part of the vehicle on the outside. However, early Cybertruck owners appear to unanimously be wrapping their new trucks sacrificing durability for aesthetics.
By Armen Hareyan on December 25, 2023 - 11:41PM
I see in online forums and comments that some Toyota RAV4 owners have been eyeing the new Tundra's Capstone interior and wishing the new RAV4 redesign adopt it.
By Justin Hart on December 24, 2023 - 12:45PM
If you pay as much attention as I do to electric vehicle (EV) news, you may have seen a lot of recent headlines about how EV sales are tanking, or are slower than expected and automakers like Ford and GM are slowing production or postponing releases.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 23, 2023 - 12:59PM
Youtuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) has released a new video about the Tesla Cybertruck. During his latest video, MKBHD compares the Cybertruck with other electric truck offerings and tries to answer whether the Cybertruck is overpriced.
By Justin Hart on December 23, 2023 - 4:11AM
About two years ago I traded in my 2017 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for a brand new Kia Sorento PHEV. I am nothing but impressed by Kia’s midsize SUV PHEV, but I keep thinking it would be great if it operated a little more like the Volt.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 21, 2023 - 10:13AM
In the 1st Cybertruck delivery video at a Tesla store, we see Tesla giving early Foundation Series Cybertruck owners a white glove treatment with 3 employees. In addition, the video shows everything you need to take delivery of your Cybertruck.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 20, 2023 - 2:05PM
Tesla’s Head of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy has confirmed that the Cybertruck is the most American-made truck in the market. Lars added that he “can’t think of a single Cybertruck part that’s not made in the US.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 19, 2023 - 11:12AM
Recently, Tesla’s Head of Vehicle Engineering confirmed that the Cybertruck will be able to charge at 350KW using V4 superchargers. Now he’s saying the Model 3 and other Tesla vehicles could get 350KW as well. 15% to 85% in 9 minutes.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 19, 2023 - 9:00AM
Jay Leno together with Tesla’s Chief Designer & Head of Vehicle Engineering has taken the Cybertruck on its first independent off-roading test. Leno says the Cybertruck handles rock crawling & water fording “like it’s nothing.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 18, 2023 - 4:51PM
Jay Leno has released a new Cybertruck review video showing, how to turn the Cybertruck into a boat (Elon Musk has confirmed with more details), hidden air compressor, drift backward, scuba battery pack, Basecamp & other hidden features.
By John Goreham on December 18, 2023 - 2:41PM
The EV infrastructure debacle is about to get worse before it gets better. Here’s why buying an EV without an NACS-style plug in 2024 is just dumb.
By John Goreham on December 18, 2023 - 1:02PM
Here’s how the Chevrolet  Bolt unfairly got a reputation as “slow to charge” when using public direct current fast charging (DCFC).
By John Goreham on December 18, 2023 - 11:30AM
A new study conducted by QuoteWizard by LendingTree Insurance finds that one reason for Tesla’s notoriously high insurance prices is the accident rate of its drivers.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 18, 2023 - 9:12AM
The latest Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Elon Musk episode delivers a scathing review of Tesla and calls the Cybertruck a “7,000lbs smooshed up refrigerator that ignore questions about aesthetics, performance, durability, practicality, & safety.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 16, 2023 - 11:05AM
Delivery dates for the tri-motor Cybertruck “Cyberbeast” & dual-motor Cybertruck AWD have diverged by 9 months just in the last 2 weeks of Cybertruck orders. The Cyberbeast delivery date is mid-2024 to late-2024 whereas the AWD is still January to March.
By John Goreham on December 15, 2023 - 1:48PM
We tested the 2024 Acura MDX and found that it makes you realize there are many senses when you drive. 
By Tinsae Aregay on December 14, 2023 - 10:41AM
Early insurance quotes for Foundation Series Cybertrucks show the all-electric truck is much cheaper to insure relative to its price. This is due to the Cybertruck’s paintless, dent-proof, ultra-rugged stainless steel exterior.
By John Goreham on December 14, 2023 - 9:53AM
We had a chance to test-drive the Honda Motocompacto electric e-bike. It’s fun to drive, seems very high quality, and it has commuters and students in mind.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 13, 2023 - 8:14AM
The IRS has released its 2024 point-of-sale EV tax credit details. According to the new guidelines, the Model 3 AWD & Long Range lose the entire $7,500 tax credit. This makes the Model 3 Performance cheaper than the Long Range.
By John Goreham on December 12, 2023 - 11:27AM
Electric vehicle manufacturers and fans make bold claims about the longevity and low COO of pricey battery-electric vehicles. However, many buyers still fear an expensive battery replacement may spoil a good ownership experience. Here’s the solution.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 10:03AM
In a new interview, Tesla’s head of vehicle engineering has confirmed that Tesla is working on offering a 500-mile range Cybertruck. The Tesla executive has also explained the reason why Tesla is not yet able to offer a Cybertruck with a 500-mile range.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 9:14AM
Despite its superior specs, the Cybertruck hasn’t been performing well in off-roading situations. A new video shows the Cybertruck stuck in a relatively easy off-roading trail & even more embarrassingly, a Ford F Series truck had to tow the vehicle free.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 7:02AM
Back in 2021, Elon Musk said Tesla was working on digging tunnels under Giga Texas to be able to deliver vehicle components directly to the production line from underneath. And Now a new video shows Tesla has started construction of these tunnels.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2023 - 2:33PM
Sandy Munro has released a new Cybertruck in-depth interview with the top 5 engineering heads at Tesla. Topics include steer-by-wire, 48-volt architecture, new high-bandwidth ethernet data loop, more efficient hairpin motors, and more breakthroughs.
By John Goreham on December 11, 2023 - 10:35AM
We take a close look at the Ford Bronco Sport to see if it has what it takes to be one of America’s best winter vehicles.
By John Goreham on December 11, 2023 - 10:07AM
General Motors’ two affordable EVs are now in limbo. However, Hyundai’s Kona EV continues to provide great value for those looking for a small battery-electric crossover.