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News Opinion

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

By Tinsae Aregay on August 6, 2024 - 6:41AM
A Tesla Cybertruck has turned into ashes after catching on fire following a crash. The incident is horrific, & authorities, rather surprisingly, say they’re investigating whether Tesla’s driver-assist software, Autopilot, was engaged during the accident.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 5, 2024 - 6:24PM
Tesla is conducting a supercharger test that will improve the Cybertruck’s charging rate by increasing the charging current. When we couple the higher current levels with the Cybertruck’s 800-volt architecture, the charging speed can reach 650KW.
By Bhavik Sreenath on August 5, 2024 - 3:53PM
Discover Porsche's surprising off-road heritage with iconic models like the amphibious Jagdwagen and rally-winning 911 SC Safari. Explore the lesser-known history Porsche off-roaders.
By Bhavik Sreenath on August 3, 2024 - 7:05PM
The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien: A Porsche 911 reimagined for extreme off-road adventures, pushing the boundaries of performance and exclusivity.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 3, 2024 - 9:17AM
A Tesla enthusiast reserved 24 Cybertrucks for a long-shot business venture that he no longer wants to pursue. However, to his surprise, last night, Tesla informed him that 15 out of the total 24 Cybertrucks were ready for delivery.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 2, 2024 - 11:07PM
A truck durability test pitting the Tesla Cybertrck against a Ford F-150 has indeed with the Cybertruck’s tow hitch sheering off together with the rear giga casting. Here is why the Cybertruck performed exactly as designed.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 2, 2024 - 5:38PM
Lupe Marquez only reserved a Cybertruck two months ago, but to his surprise, Tesla already sent him an email stating that his “Cybertruck is ready for delivery.” It appears Tesla is struggling to convert the over 1 million reservation holders into buyers.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 2, 2024 - 9:32AM
An unfortunate accident on the highway has resulted in a Tesla Cybertruck rear-ending a Chevy Silverado. The Silverado is moderately damaged, whereas the Cybertruck is barely scuffed. Still, the Cybertruck will most likely cost more to repair.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 1, 2024 - 11:39AM
A highly camouflaged vehicle that looks like a refreshed Tesla Model S has been spotted testing in broad daylight. The vehicle has wheels similar to those of the refreshed Model 3 and a front fascia that resembles the next-generation Tesla Roadster.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 1, 2024 - 7:19AM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner rented out his truck on Turo for $500 a day; however, the client returned his truck wrecked with $28,000 worth of damages. The renter doesn't want insurance to get involved so “his business manager doesn’t find out.”
By Bhavik Sreenath on July 31, 2024 - 7:54PM
As the Porsche 718's era ends, the Lotus Emira V6 emerges as a compelling alternative for enthusiasts seeking a mid-engined, six-cylinder sports car.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 31, 2024 - 7:20AM
An accidental meet-up between a Tesla Cybertruck owner and a person who is not fun of electric vehicles. Below are some of the issues they discussed.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 30, 2024 - 9:37AM
TheStradman, an automotive YouTuber with more than 4.4 million subscribers, says he canceled his Tesla Cybertruck reservation after he saw Cybertruck prices fall precipitously. Instead, he will wait 1 to 2 years and buy a Cybertruck for $50,000.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 29, 2024 - 5:18PM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner was shocked to find out that charging his all-electric truck costs $55.35. A 2023 Ford F-150, on the other hand, costs less than $50 to travel the same distance as the Cybertruck.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 29, 2024 - 10:19AM
A Tesla brand new Cybertruck owner, Jason, who has driven his truck less than 100 miles, was involved in an unfortunate accident. A truck in the oncoming traffic carrying gravel spilled 2 tons of rock all over his Cybertruck.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 29, 2024 - 6:38AM
In a new hour-long interview, Elon Musk has once and for all confirmed that the 2nd-generation Tesla Roadster will be able to fly. Musk says Tesla will show off the flying Roadster next year & it will be “the greatest demo of any product ever.”
By Tinsae Aregay on July 28, 2024 - 8:49AM
Elon Musk previously hinted at a removable 50kWh range extender for the Cybertruck to boost its range over 470 miles. However, Tesla’s Cybertruck lead engineer now states that “any range extender will be structurally mounted for safety in a crash.”
By Bhavik Sreenath on July 27, 2024 - 10:23AM
Porsche's 2024 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and GTS redefine luxury sports sedans with powerful V8 engines, innovative technology, and distinct driving experiences.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 27, 2024 - 6:30AM
A new video has captured the first view of the validation Tesla Cybertruck powered by the revolutionary dry cathode 4680 cells. This Cybertruck variant will go into production by the end of this year and is expected to cut costs significantly.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 26, 2024 - 11:09AM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner who swapped out the beautiful Cyber Wheels shipped with his truck for the optional Core Wheels and Pirelli tires found that his Cybertruck efficiency improved by 14%, giving him an extra 45 miles of range.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 25, 2024 - 5:54AM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner driving to a lake in Pennsylvania shares that he hit a deer at 50 mph, and the deer instantly died. This is the third Cybertruck-deer collision report we have recorded in as many weeks; the Cybertruck might be confusing deers.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 24, 2024 - 10:29AM
Yesterday, a frustrated Elon Musk told Tesla investors to sell the stock if they don’t believe Tesla will solve full self-driving cars. Today, Tesla's stock fell 13%, wiping out $110 billion (more than Ford and GM combined) from the company's market cap.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 23, 2024 - 5:32PM
Former NBA star Shaquille Oneal’s story about buying a Cybertruck shows why it’s hard to trust dealerships. The dealer convinced 7-foot-1 Shaq that he was purchasing a bigger version of the Cybertruck called the Cyberbeast.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 22, 2024 - 10:25AM
Below is the list of questions retail investors would like raised at Tesla’s Q2 2024 earnings call, and they are surprisingly negative. Retail investors are asking for clarification on several delayed projects and unmet promises.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 21, 2024 - 10:58AM
A new video shows a three-car pileup involving a Tesla Cybertruck, a Tesla Model 3, and a Toyota minivan. Surprisingly, the Model 3 emerges relatively unscathed compared to both the Cybertruck and the Toyota minivan.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 21, 2024 - 8:10AM
The current version of FSD software relies on eye monitoring to determine driver alertness. As a result, you can’t enjoy hands-free driving if you are wearing eyeglasses. However, Musk says this limitation will be fixed with the next FSD version.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 20, 2024 - 9:39AM
In a recently aired Bloomberg interview, Bill Gates discussed Elon Musk. Gates said he recently said hi to Musk at an event and recounted that Musk “talks a lot.” Gates added that he hoped Musk would discuss climate change more.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 20, 2024 - 4:24AM
John was recently involved in a head-on collision with a Ford Explorer that crossed over a double yellow line. However, John says that not only is everyone in the Cybertruck safe, but he is also feeling bored and doing nothing at the hospital.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 19, 2024 - 7:58AM
Not even 24 hours after I picked up my Cybertruck, my wife waved her hand while talking to someone, and her wedding ring cracked the windshield. I live 10 minutes away from Tesla’s Austin, Texas, Cybertruck factory, but I have to wait 3 weeks for parts.
By Dimitar Angelov on July 18, 2024 - 12:48PM
Parts for the GT-R are soaring in price and the R35 is already heading for R34 appreciation rates.