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News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on November 29, 2023 - 10:15AM
Elon Musk promised at the Cybertruck unveiling that the vehicle will have a solar panel cover option that “can generate 15 miles per day.” And now Tesla code reveals that the EV maker is working on “Cybertruck solar.”
By Tinsae Aregay on November 29, 2023 - 6:55AM
A Tesla manager confirmed that the Cybertruck will have a relatively small 123KWh battery pack. We’ve also seen a Cybertruck showing a 267-mile range at full charge. However, what if there was a simple trick to drastically extend the Cybertruck’s range?
By John Goreham on November 28, 2023 - 4:30PM
The average price for a new electric vehicle has dropped year over year, while hybrids have seen a steep increase in average transaction prices. The reasons for both are nuanced but point to hybrids gaining in popularity. 
By Tinsae Aregay on November 28, 2023 - 9:33AM
Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck delivery event will exclusively be streamed on X (Twitter). Given the fact that Tesla is a publicly traded company, this raises the question of whether Elon Musk has gone too far propping up X using Tesla.
By Peter Neilson on November 27, 2023 - 3:38PM
Discover why Tesla's futuristic Cybertruck, despite its bold tech, may not eclipse the Toyota Prius's widespread appeal in practicality and eco-friendliness.
By John Goreham on November 27, 2023 - 3:11PM
We show off some images taken of the Honda Prelude Concept car. Is this the best-looking new car prospect?
By Peter Neilson on November 27, 2023 - 2:28PM
From junkyard relic to road-ready gem, discover how I transformed a battered 2005 Toyota Prius into a reliable ride, proving its undervalued potential.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 27, 2023 - 10:06AM
A new video reveals Tesla has added two novel Cybertruck features through an over-the-air software update. The vehicle now does a new startup light sequence and automatically raises & lowers the suspension to increase accessibility and ground clearance.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 27, 2023 - 7:15AM
A Tesla manager in charge of the San Diego showroom has revealed that the Cybertruck has a relatively small 123KWh battery pack. This gives credence to earlier leaks showing a Cybertruck with only a 267-mile range at full charge.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 26, 2023 - 2:27PM
Footage of Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory shows that the EV maker has a stainless steel vehicle deployed to work at Giga Texas. The vehicle. in addition to the stainless steel, also shares the Cybertruck’s triangular silhouette design and can seat 6 people.
By Justin Hart on November 26, 2023 - 9:55AM
Kia has begun offering enticing promotional incentives for their new EV9 midsized all electric SUV. While this should come as good news, it begs the question: since the EV9 is already greatly anticipated, will the incentives lead to more sales?
By Tinsae Aregay on November 26, 2023 - 9:14AM
The Cybertruck’s design has been described as a truck drawn by a 6-year-old. Well, an adorable new video of children playing next to the truck shows children indeed love the Cybertruck. We can hear them excitedly shout “Mom, It’s the real Cyb’o’rtruck!”
By Tinsae Aregay on November 25, 2023 - 9:11PM
People are waiting for hours to get into Tesla stores to experience the Cybertruck as lines stretch around the block. This dispels any doubt that the Cybertruck will have a demand problem. The long lines are reminiscent of early Model 3 days.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 25, 2023 - 1:07PM
The Cybertruck has a single gigantic windshield wiper known as the “Giga Wiper”. The blade, although 50 inches long, recent pictures of a really dirty Cybertruck show that the Giga Wiper can’t reach a significant chuck of the Cybertruck’s windshield.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 23, 2023 - 1:08PM
Tesla stores are being overrun by people trying to experience the Cybertruck. And now, in time for the Black Friday shopping rush, Elon Musk says Cybertrucks are on their way” to Tesla stores in Canada, Mexico, and additional US locations.
By John Goreham on November 22, 2023 - 4:52PM
We compare the Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick in Cactus Gray side by side and ask, “Who wore it better?”
By John Goreham on November 22, 2023 - 10:21AM
Have you ever wondered where the material for the soft tops, accessories, and interior bits for your Ford Bronco Sport or Bronco come from? The answer is made in America Haartz Corp. Here's why it matters.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 22, 2023 - 7:22AM
In the past few days, the drama between OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft has been all over the news. And as the future of AI captures the public’s imagination, Elon Musk has proposed an alliance between Tesla, xAI, & X(Twitter) to dominate the AI front.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 21, 2023 - 1:20PM
Tesla’s decision to offer the Cybertruck with only one finish – exposed stainless steel – was controversial. However, 13 Cybertrucks spotted parked next to a helipad prove Tesla’s decision to not paint the Cybertruck was indeed correct.
By John Goreham on November 21, 2023 - 8:06AM
We test the 2023 Ford F-250 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab and come away with some strong opinions.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 21, 2023 - 7:00AM
Elon Musk has said the “Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat, so it can cross rivers, lakes & even seas.” And now a new video gives a glimpse of the Cybertruck’s “boat mode” as it shows the truck driving in the Gulf of Mexico.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 20, 2023 - 4:06PM
Tesla has confirmed a few disappointing and some exciting specs about the Cybertruck including, an ultra-hard SMC bed, reduced 2500lbs & 11,000lbs payload & towing capacity, shatter-resistant glass, and new on-road and off-road driving modes.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 20, 2023 - 12:15PM
Following a Tesla Cybertruck test drive, Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk has commented on the Cybertruck’s suspension and 4-wheel steering. Maye says The Cybertruck “drive is so smooth, you feel like you’re on a cloud. And the U-turn is beyond.”
By Tinsae Aregay on November 19, 2023 - 10:56PM
As the November 30 delivery date approaches, Tesla has started displaying Cybertrucks at showrooms across the country. These Cybertrucks have impeccable build quality and prove Elon Musk’s sub-10-micron level Cybertruck build accuracy.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 19, 2023 - 2:42PM
A new Cybertruck walk-around video has emerged showing the truck supercharging while still hooked up to a trailer. The video highlights why expanding pull-through superchargers is critical if Tesla want to make the Cybertruck an all-round capable truck.
By Justin Hart on November 18, 2023 - 2:16PM
I’m going to be blunt and completely honest, car dealers have erected a huge roadblock on our path to a sustainable transportation future. They are the second largest obstacle to EV sales growth, and actually have a major role in the first obstacle too.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 18, 2023 - 7:14AM
As new leaks show the Cybertruck only has a 267-mile range, a picture has surfaced of a person trying to pump gas into the Cybertruck’s charge port. Given its range, would you be interested in an extended-range Cybertruck with an onboard gas generator?
By John Goreham on November 17, 2023 - 8:47AM
This week, Honda showed off a new Prelude coupe model concept at an auto show in the US. Does this signal a return to coupes by Honda, or is it just a shiny distraction?
By Tinsae Aregay on November 17, 2023 - 8:37AM
Tesla's product design director, Javier Verdura in a keynote speech has revealed that the November 30 Cybertruck delivery event will proceed as scheduled. Verdura also said that Tesla will “deliver the first 10 Cybertrucks at the event.”
By Tinsae Aregay on November 17, 2023 - 5:46AM
The media is in full force against Elon Musk amidst latest anti-semitism controversy. Investors are offloading Tesla stock, selling their Tesla vehicles & calling on the Tesla board to fire Musk. Elon, seemingly unphased, has responded by doubling down.