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News Opinion

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

By John Goreham on November 7, 2021 - 4:32PM
Mazda is trying some new things with its new MX-30 crossover. Some things we like, some things we don’t. Tell us which you like and dislike.
By John Goreham on November 7, 2021 - 2:57PM
Mazda drops an unusual BEV on the Californian market. Here is why Mazda created the MX-30, what role it will serve, and how much it will cost buyers.
By John Goreham on November 4, 2021 - 2:36PM
Mazda, Jeep, and Tesla have upended what we call luxury, premium, and performance. It’s time for shoppers and the automotive media to take notice.
By John Goreham on November 3, 2021 - 4:04PM
We drove on the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires in the heaviest of rain. Here’s what we found.
By John Goreham on November 2, 2021 - 6:04PM
We test the new BMW 430i soft-top convertible and discover why a $67,000 four-cylinder coupe makes perfect sense.
By John Goreham on November 1, 2021 - 6:30PM
The solar roof on the all-new Toyota bZ4X battery-electric vehicle adds incredible range. Will it prove popular?
By John Goreham on November 1, 2021 - 5:24PM
Only America would continue a confusing scheme after it had reached every one of its objectives.
By John Goreham on October 31, 2021 - 6:23PM
Toyota’s focus on safety is clearly evident in the outcome of this crash between a Prius Prime and a Pickup Truck.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 29, 2021 - 9:32PM
Ford and VW (Volkswagen) have given credit to Tesla for their efforts in leading the way for electric vehicles. It seems the big 3 auto makers could now be: Tesla, VW, and Ford. Let's see what's happening here.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 28, 2021 - 8:07PM
Tesla stock has been on a tear lately and it's possible now that Tesla could reach a 3 trillion dollar market cap in the next 5 years as other rental and ride sharing car companies order Tesla vehicles and use their autonomous software. Let's take a look!
By Jeremy Johnson on October 28, 2021 - 7:06PM
There is going to be a "land grab" of electric vehicles and autonomous software soon. With the news of Hertz buying 100,000, no make that 150,000 Tesla vehicles, along with a partnership with Uber, it makes one wonder what other car rental and ride sharing companies should do with their money. Should they buy Tesla vehicles? Let's find out!
By John Goreham on October 27, 2021 - 8:09AM
The Mazda CX-5 scored higher than models from Audi, Subaru, Volvo, Honda, and Toyota in a new more rigorous side-impact crash test conducted by IIHS.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 27, 2021 - 12:31AM
Tesla stock has breached the trillion dollar market cap and currently has a price earnings of 330. Some may say this is an overvalued stock, but those who see the trend for the future and the massive lead Tesla has in many areas, see that Tesla stock is still a bargain at its current price. And it's especially a bargain if you see Tesla reaching a 20 trillion dollar market cap in the coming decades.
By John Goreham on October 26, 2021 - 3:16PM
Tesla’s order from Hertz will result in many minds being changed about EVs. It will also bring some new Tesla owners into the fold. Here’s how I know.
By John Goreham on October 26, 2021 - 1:11PM
We spoke to Tesla and asked how much we needed to pay to take home a new Tesla Model 3 today. The answer was interesting for two reasons.
By John Goreham on October 26, 2021 - 11:43AM
Tesla’s prices have been rising rapidly. We configured the least expensive Tesla Model 3 possible and then checked our work with Tesla’s help. Here is how to buy the cheapest new Model 3 Tesla sells today.
By John Goreham on October 26, 2021 - 10:15AM
A new study ranks the Jeep Wrangler line best in the industry for value retention.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 26, 2021 - 10:13AM
Tesla famously doesn't do paid advertisements or endorsements. However, as Tesla's brand power grows, increasingly companies are putting more effort to be associated with the EV maker. And one recent example is a Tesla Model 3 commercial featuring Tom Brady.
By Peter Neilson on October 26, 2021 - 1:16AM
Ever had a problem with your Toyota dealer when taking in your Prius. You are not the only one. If you have this issue, here is what you need to know and what to do about it.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 25, 2021 - 9:45PM
There was a deal announced today between Tesla and Hertz. Hertz is buying 100,000 Model 3 vehicles from Tesla. This is a genius move from Hertz, which recently went bankrupt. I believe this is the first deal of many between rental car companies and Tesla and is the beginning of the robotaxi network.
By John Goreham on October 25, 2021 - 2:42PM
We review the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC and explain why we feel it is a good alternative to the Subaru Crosstrek compact crossover.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 25, 2021 - 9:14AM
Tesla has decided to roll back FSD Beta 10.3 software just hours after the EV maker rolled out the software. Elon Musk says the rollback was instituted after Tesla internal quality assurance team discovered an issue where the vehicle will drive back in the middle of making a left turn.
By John Goreham on October 25, 2021 - 9:11AM
Are you looking for the best online driver's education course available? Car Talk can help.
By John Goreham on October 25, 2021 - 8:40AM
Looking for the best car shipping company to ship your ride? Car Talk did the hard work for you already.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 23, 2021 - 5:17PM
We have a video and news that the giant battery factory from CATL, that is just 3 km from Tesla's Giga Shanghai factory will be completed very soon. This is great news and let's see what's going on here.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 23, 2021 - 5:01PM
There is a rumor circulating that Tesla may be doing a battery deal with BYD. If this happens, it will be a big opportunity for both companies. The question is, is the rumor true? If it is true, what does it mean?
By Tinsae Aregay on October 23, 2021 - 4:37AM
Despite setting record delivery numbers, Tesla seems to be struggling to meet the exploding demand for its vehicles. For the second time this month, Tesla has once again instituted a wide-ranging price increase on its vehicles. The price increase affects the Model S, 3, X, & Y.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 22, 2021 - 12:06AM
There was recent news of just how important Tesla's safety features are, including the safety features for full self-driving (FSD). Elon Musk agreed that safety is most important and Tesla is making sure that anyone using the FSD Beta has strict rules to follow in order to use it.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 21, 2021 - 7:03AM
Tesla executives, at the companies recent quarterly earnings call, confirmed the refreshed Model Y, which will be produced at Giga Texas and Giga Berlin, will begin deliveries with 4680 cells and brand new architecture in early 2022.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 20, 2021 - 8:51PM
Tesla announced their Q3, 2021 Earnings today. It was yet another record quarter and the first time Elon Musk was not on the call. Results had EPS: $1.44 GAAP; $1.86 NON-GAAP.