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News Opinion (Page 48)

News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on December 30, 2021 - 2:33PM
Today Tesla submitted the final paperwork necessary for Giga Berlin's environmental review process. Following this milestone, Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke says he is hopeful Tesla can begin production early next year.
By John Goreham on December 30, 2021 - 10:39AM
We drive and review the 2021 Lincoln Corsair and discover what makes it stand out in the premium crossover segment.
By John Goreham on December 29, 2021 - 5:15PM
We run down the Miata’s new prices and some new nifty tech.
By John Goreham on December 29, 2021 - 12:43PM
Here’s why the special lightweight 990S Roadster offered only in Japan is not what most American Miata buyers would want.
By John Goreham on December 28, 2021 - 5:06PM
As the U.S. shifts to a new way to power our vehicles will we drag the inefficiencies and unneeded expenses along with us?
By John Goreham on December 28, 2021 - 4:32PM
The Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicle has now been sold in a majority of U.S. states. Here’s the list as it stands today.
By John Goreham on December 23, 2021 - 11:21AM
A United States Senator has called Elon Musk the F word on Twitter. Here’s his reply.
By John Goreham on December 22, 2021 - 6:07PM
We explore two ways that Tesla seems to reach a bit in its direct marketing advertising programs. We will also ask the question, “If Tesla is 'exaggerating,' why bother?”
By John Goreham on December 20, 2021 - 10:22AM
The EV world seems unanimous in its first impression of the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle. Here’s what the folks who know EVs best are saying about this game-changer.
By John Goreham on December 20, 2021 - 8:19AM
A first drive of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle reveals that it is going to win buyers over on a test drive.
By John Goreham on December 19, 2021 - 2:26PM
We list four important things that the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 does not have that we feel many consumers shopping for a battery-electric crossover utility vehicle might want.
By John Goreham on December 19, 2021 - 12:10PM
The IONIQ 5 is now being delivered to customers in the U.S. We break down the cost and show you the price comparison.
By Jeff Teague on December 19, 2021 - 9:44AM
I break it down by Toyota model and year, including RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid. How long your free remote engine start will last.
By John Goreham on December 18, 2021 - 5:13PM
The newest battery-electric vehicle from Hyundai is on sale now, and not just in California.
By John Goreham on December 15, 2021 - 9:35AM
Green vehicles are what the used car market desires. Here is a list of the fastest-selling used vehicles in America.
By John Goreham on December 14, 2021 - 9:32AM
Here is a list of vehicles Torque News tested and reported on in 2021 that were the biggest surprises of the year.
By John Goreham on December 13, 2021 - 4:01PM
Your dealer, tire installer, or auto service chain is trying to convince you that your vehicle must have an alignment. Here’s why that’s almost certainly not true.
By John Goreham on December 13, 2021 - 12:43PM
The Model X is incredibly expensive and sold out until 2023. You can’t have one for at least fourteen months. Here’s what you can have instead for the same cost.
By John Goreham on December 13, 2021 - 9:42AM
The Mazda Miata’s low cost of ownership is legendary. A new study draws an interesting comparison to just how low cost a Miata can be.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2021 - 1:28PM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the giant windshield wiper recently spotted on the new Cybertruck will not make it to production. Musk has put out 2 alternative wiper ideas.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2021 - 7:37AM
According to rumors circulating around Tesla Twitter, the EV maker's new quad-motor Cybertruck will have 0 to 60 time less than 1.99 seconds. We expect Elon Musk to announce the vehicle At Tesla's upcoming Q4 earnings call in January.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 10, 2021 - 10:42AM
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made one of his famous jokes claiming he is considering quitting his job to become an influencer. And surprisingly, the mainstream media took his joke at face value and ran articles claiming Musk was quitting his CEO position.
By Jeff Teague on December 10, 2021 - 8:50AM
We hear from people who own RAV4 Hybrid about their real-world gas mileage.
By John Goreham on December 10, 2021 - 8:45AM
We evaluate the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in New England’s harshest winter storm this season to see what it’s made of.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 9, 2021 - 10:12AM
Elon Musk is a strong proponent of solar power as the main source of energy to clean up our grid. However, in a recent tweet Musk has come out in support of keeping open existing nuclear power plants.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 8, 2021 - 1:48PM
Tesla's Giga Shanghai production numbers are out. And according to China Passenger Car Association, the EV maker produced 52,859 vehicles in November. This is the second month in a row Giga Shanghai production has decreased and points to stabilizing production rate.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2021 - 5:22PM
Elon Musk has debunked the Tesla conspiracy theory going around Twitter which claimed, the EV maker is going to do a stock split on December 9.
By John Goreham on December 6, 2021 - 2:53PM
As time passes, the hospitality industry is evolving to meet the needs of electric vehicle owners. We found one example in New Hampshire’s ski country worth noting.
By John Goreham on December 6, 2021 - 2:00PM
We tested the new Honda Civic Hatchback this week and feel confident that this is the best of the Civic line.
By John Goreham on December 6, 2021 - 12:16PM
Mazda turbocharged engines have a new technical service bulletin for oil consumption. Here are two things you should start doing immediately to help yourself through this possible problem.