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

By Tinsae Aregay on October 21, 2024 - 8:47AM
After Tesla exhausted the 1 million Cybertruck reservation list with less than 30,000 individuals deciding to buy the truck, the EV maker has decided to increase the reservation price for the Cybertruck range extender battery pack fourfold.
By Dimitar Angelov on October 18, 2024 - 2:32PM
Virtually, the same car, but following different philosophies. Here's why choosing the right Nissan Z is not as simple as you think.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 18, 2024 - 8:58AM
Tesla has officially ended the Cybertruck reservation program in the US, as the EV maker exhausted the entire reservation list. Ultimately, only 2.5% of Cybertruck reservation holders went ahead and bought the truck.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 16, 2024 - 5:18PM
Tesla has shared a new headscratcher post that is making people wonder what’s going to happen. The post includes the numbers 7 and 17 and the date, October 18, 2024. Besides that, Tesla has not provided a lot of information.
By John Goreham on October 15, 2024 - 11:15AM
The Tesla Robotaxi looks cool but misses the mark as a taxi, autonomous or not. Here’s why.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 15, 2024 - 8:18AM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares he was shot at for simply driving a Cybertruck while he was at a Dairy Queen Drive-Thru. More surprisingly, several Cybertruck owners share their own gun-related violence for driving the all-electric truck.
By Timothy Boyer on October 13, 2024 - 11:32AM
Toyota has had a rough year, but does this mean its quality is headed downhill? This expert says the answer is both "yes" and "no." Plus, Toyota's biggest problem today is not necessarily Toyota’s fault…but its owners’ and fans’ fault.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 13, 2024 - 11:02AM
Several individuals, who reserved a Cybertruck as late as July 2024 were surprised to get an invitation from Tesla to take delivery of their $79,990 Cybertruck. Tesla has run through the entire 1 million Cybertruck reservation list in 9 days.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 11, 2024 - 6:27PM
Tesla’s VP of vehicle engineering, Lars Moravy, expresses his surprise regarding Elon Musk’s 2026 Robotaxi production timeline. Holding his head, Lars says, “Did Musk say 2026? I missed that. I’ll be right back.”
By Tinsae Aregay on October 10, 2024 - 10:21AM
The Cybertruck, with its first Tesla 4-wheel steering setup, appears to be experiencing a unique issue while operating on FSD. Owners report the Cybertruck’s rear wheels are getting curbed while making a turn.
By John Goreham on October 9, 2024 - 9:37AM
Both battery-electric and conventional vehicle owners think they have the best vehicle when the power is out, or an evacuation takes place. They are both wrong. Here’s why PHEVs are the best bug-out vehicles one can buy in 2025.
By Rob Enderle on October 8, 2024 - 9:05PM
With the increase of major storms connected to climate change EVs have some significant advantages due to their fuel source, the nature of EV technology, and relative high weight.
By Rob Enderle on October 8, 2024 - 4:07PM
Uber is stepping up and using Generative AI to turn their drivers into Battery Electric Vehicle advocates. This should not only accelerate Uber’s green efforts but also, through advocacy, the world’s move away from fossil fuels.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 8, 2024 - 10:57AM
GEICO says, “Because of potential challenges with parts availability for repair shops, some Cybertyruck owners may have received notices stating that their insurance would not be renewed for this vehicle.” Read GEICO's full response below.
By Rob Enderle on October 7, 2024 - 8:21PM
Stellantis is in financial distress and Leapmotor needs a partner to move out of China, if they can work through the Chinese Tariff issues, the partnership between the two companies could be impressively powerful.
By Rob Enderle on October 7, 2024 - 7:22PM
Geico is apparently canceling consumer auto insurance for the Tesla Cybertruck and replacing it with commercial insurance due to the unique nature and costs associated with owning this unique vehicle.
By John Goreham on October 7, 2024 - 2:51PM
An interesting fact is that if current trends continue, the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E will “outsell” the gas Ford Mustang in 2024. So, who owns the name?
By Tinsae Aregay on October 6, 2024 - 9:28AM
GEICO, the second-largest vehicle insurance underwriter in the US, has decided it will no longer cover Tesla Cybertrucks. The company is terminating current Cybertruck policies and says the truck “doesn’t meet our underwriting guidelines.”
By Tinsae Aregay on October 5, 2024 - 10:37AM
A Cybertruck owner still professes his love for the all-electric despite Tesla failing to fix his Cybertruck on eight separate service visits. Having said that, the owner has decided to let out his frustration after the latest failed service visit.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 4, 2024 - 5:03AM
The non-Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck is available starting at $79,900. Interestingly, it has 5% less range, several stripped-out features, and does not qualify for the $7,500 tax credit. However, Tesla is honoring the 2019 FSD reservation price.
By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 8:23PM
Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch will be the beginning of the end for personal car ownership. While this won’t happen overnight, once we have the equivalent of horizontal elevators only the rich are likely to continue to own cars, and maybe not even them.
By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 7:38PM
Ionna addresses one of the significant shortcomings of EV vehicles, public charging, by building charging stations with amenities similar to those of gas stations. This could be a massive game-changer for EVs.
By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 6:44PM
The head of Mercedes AMG group is partially right that performance car buyers are interested in tech and that there are reasons they should prefer EVs. But, without focused marketing, it is doubtful they’ll pivot to EVs as quickly as they otherwise might.
By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 5:54PM
The World Economic Forum has identified 5 things that they think would improve EV sales and help stop global climate change. However, some aren’t yet financially viable, and the ones they didn’t list are just as important.
By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 5:07PM
EV battery prices have dropped 90%, giving Chinese carmakers an additional massive cost advantage on top of the labor cost and government investment advantages they already enjoy. Tariffs won’t protect existing car makers, who may mostly fail.
By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 4:21PM
BYD cars in Australia are capturing audio, however as we continue to deploy AI tools, more and more of our Smartphones and other devices will be doing the same. Perhaps it is time to moderate our behavior because we are almost always on-stage.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 3, 2024 - 11:38AM
A Cybertruck owner recently posted his truck for sale, sparking debate about the fair price for a used Cybertruck. Thankfully, several former Cybertruck owners chimed in, sharing exactly how much they sold their trucks. And the market is rough.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 2, 2024 - 6:42PM
A Cybertruck owner says he was shocked to see how little damage his truck sustained following an accident. On the other hand, the vehicle that collided with the Cybertruck was left crumpled and nearly totaled.
By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 9:20AM
Many dealers list newly-released models as “In stock” when, in fact, they are not.
By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 8:52AM
In the American market, Nissan is emerging as the leader in low-cost vehicles, including cars like Sentra and Versa, crossover SUVs like Kicks, and EVs like its Leaf.