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News Opinion (Page 23)

News Opinion

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

By Justin Hart on October 21, 2023 - 5:52PM
US consumers are showing signs of losing interest in fully electric vehicles, or at least those built by established automotive brands. The numbers speak for themselves, but the conclusions we should draw from them are up for debate.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 20, 2023 - 11:00AM
In the two days following Tesla’s disappointing earnings call, Tesla stock has gone down by more than 12%. This has cost Elon Musk $15 billion personally and has cost Tesla $118 billion as a company.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 20, 2023 - 8:06AM
Through the company’s online parts catalog, Tesla has unintentionally revealed a new refreshed Model 3+ with ‘Plaid’ badging. In the same document, Tesla has also shown off several new wheel designs including 19 & 20 inch “Warp” wheels.
By John Goreham on October 19, 2023 - 10:16AM
We analyze how the 2023 Honda Civic Type R elevates the Civic model line but does so without running the fun. 
By Tinsae Aregay on October 19, 2023 - 6:37AM
Tesla has released several new details about the Cybertruck. They include an 800-volt battery and powertrain architecture, an industry-leading 14-inch suspension travel, 125,000 annualized installed production capacity, and a November 30 delivery date.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 18, 2023 - 7:24AM
Last month Elon Musk shared a video of Tesla’s next-generation, end-to-end neural net FSD software driving smoothly in Silicon Valley. Today, Tesla shared the progress it has made by showing off FSD 12 effortlessly driving around Austin, Texas.
By John Goreham on October 17, 2023 - 5:03PM
We did some research and some testing to determine if premium fuel has any benefit in the Ford Bronco Sport. This is what we found. 
By John Goreham on October 17, 2023 - 10:20AM
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport is a true SUV. We break down our argument that this vehicle satisfies all of the requirements that define the term.
By Peter Neilson on October 16, 2023 - 4:40PM
Challenging the odds with a discarded Prius. Can an old hybrid be reborn? Dive into the restoration journey.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 16, 2023 - 2:13PM
Tesla has filled with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in China for two new Model Y variants. Among other changes, the 2 Model Y variants are listed with a radar option which suggests HW4 computer launch.
By John Goreham on October 16, 2023 - 1:14PM
The new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is about to drop, and it’s a big departure style-wise from the 2023 on sale right now. We did a deep dive on the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid and found a lot to like. Here are the ways we feel the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid stands
By John Goreham on October 16, 2023 - 1:00PM
We test and review the Motorola MA1 Wireless Car Adapter for Android Auto. Unlike some other dongles we have tried, this one works perfectly. 
By Tinsae Aregay on October 13, 2023 - 8:19AM
Tesla is currently conducting an extensive Cybertruck testing regiment ahead of the start of the vehicle's volume production. While testing, a release candidate Cybertruck has been spotted pulled over by a police officer in California.
By Peter Neilson on October 12, 2023 - 1:32PM
Tesla and Toyota may have found the EV game-changer: LFP solid-state batteries. Is this the breakthrough that drives electric vehicles to mainstream dominance?
By Peter Neilson on October 11, 2023 - 6:06PM
Discover Toyota's game-changing move into giga casting. It's a leap promising safer, more efficient vehicles and revolutionizing the art of auto repair
By John Goreham on October 11, 2023 - 3:47PM
We’ve tested both the Nissan Z and the 2024 Z NISMO sports cars. Here’s how Nissan elevated an already top-shelf sports car. 
By Tinsae Aregay on October 10, 2023 - 10:45PM
Tesla has launched a wrap service for the Model 3 & Y in the US which adds 7 new paint options at a cost of $8,000. In addition, Tesla will be offering a wrap service with multiple colors for the Cybertruck within 6 months after the start of deliveries.
By Peter Neilson on October 10, 2023 - 6:45PM
Have you ever frowned at that tire alert? Discover why TPMS sensors are vital for safety and how you can confidently handle their replacement with just the basics!
By John Goreham on October 10, 2023 - 1:28PM
Ford’s Bronco Sport is a hit. Here is how Ford could easily create a Bronco Sport Raptor and why fans would gobble them up.
By John Goreham on October 10, 2023 - 8:56AM
What if there was a tire for your crossover, car, or SUV that was better in winter than all-season tires but didn’t come with the hassles of owning a dedicated set of winter tires? Here are two tires you can use all winter that don’t come with any “winter
By John Goreham on October 10, 2023 - 8:34AM
Tires have evolved. It is no longer necessary to own dedicated winter tires. We list the three best picks for crossover SUV drivers depending on their particular needs.
By Justin Hart on October 10, 2023 - 3:32AM
Kia recently announced that prospective EV9 buyers can begin reserving deliveries for later this year. While this is exciting as the EV9 will be the most affordable 3-row fully electric SUV on the market, Kia might just be hamstringing itself too.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 9, 2023 - 7:49AM
Tesla has live-streamed two release candidate Cybertrucks undergoing 1280-mile off-road durability testing in the Baja peninsula using Starlink mobility units mounted on the trucks. Below is everything we learned about the Cybertruck durability test.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 8, 2023 - 9:39AM
The Petersen Automotive Museum late last night held an auction for an early VIN Cybertruck. The Cybertruck sold for an eye-watering $400,000. The auction predicts there will be very high Cybertruck demand for years to come.
By Peter Neilson on October 6, 2023 - 1:48PM
Unlock real-time data for your hybrid with Veepeak's OBD2 adapters. Dive into reliable diagnostics without breaking the bank. Your hybrid journey, elevated
By Tinsae Aregay on October 6, 2023 - 6:01AM
Late last night Tesla cut the price of the Model 3 & Y by as much as $2,250. The new price cuts mark the lowest starting price for some Tesla variants and have reignited questions about demand for Tesla vehicles.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 4, 2023 - 6:12AM
A release candidate Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted driving around with a new sprayed-on graffiti paint job. The truck is also outfitted with a Starlink satellite internet receiver hinting at Tesla possibly offering a SpaceX package for the truck.
By John Goreham on October 3, 2023 - 9:02PM
A pro installer explains what electric vehicle tire sticker shock syndrome is and why it is happening to so many EV owners. 
By Tinsae Aregay on October 3, 2023 - 1:32PM
A new video of a release candidate Cybertruck shows the vehicle utilizing 4-wheel steering to perform an incredibly tight turn. The video supports Elon Musk’s assertion that the Cybertruck will have better turing radius than a Model Y.
By Peter Neilson on October 3, 2023 - 1:24PM
Upgrading my CT200h with an eBay Android Stereo—making my car a diagnostic powerhouse with real-time data at my fingertips.