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News Opinion

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

By John Goreham on March 29, 2021 - 1:05PM
A brand-loyal Tesla family moves to a new Toyota Prius. The reasons why are interesting for green vehicle owners and fans.
By John Goreham on March 29, 2021 - 12:14PM
Tesla owners are very brand loyal. However, many also cross-shop other green vehicles, particularly crossovers. Here is the story behind why a Model X owner opted not to buy a Model Y when he recently shopped for a second family vehicle.
By John Goreham on March 29, 2021 - 10:43AM
Rivian’s deliveries are just about to begin. Here’s why Rivian has the industry’s best electric vehicle warranty in America.
By John Goreham on March 29, 2021 - 8:36AM
The third-row seat in Tesla’s Model Y crossover is a perfect option for families. We let one family who owns a Model Y with three rows explain why Tesla has hit a home run with this design.
By John Goreham on March 26, 2021 - 9:31AM
Mitsubishi has sponsored a miniseries that showcases one woman’s cross-country journey in an Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle while towing her tiny house trailer.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 26, 2021 - 3:15AM
According to leaks Elon Musk held a company-wide call with Tesla employees. And on the call, he said Tesla will produce 1 million vehicles in 2021 but 2022 should be even better.
By Marc Stern on March 25, 2021 - 5:21PM
Ford and other major manufacturers continue to feel the shortage of semiconductors as they build vehicles like the F-150 without key modules so that the assembly lines can remain active. Ford promises that as soon as the new modules are available and checked that the vehicles will be shipped to dealers. GM, Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are also feeling the same pain. The Japanese makers are also feeling the major fire at a chip plant in Japan.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 25, 2021 - 1:00PM
Elon Musk on Twitter has said the Tesla Cybertruck won't have any handles. Here are some possible options to open the truck.
By John Goreham on March 25, 2021 - 9:25AM
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is currently undergoing safety testing by the country's top auto safety agency. How will the Mustang Mach-E perform, and will it beat Tesla's Model Y to the podium?
By John Goreham on March 24, 2021 - 5:02PM
This story will answer the basic questions anyone just becoming interested in EVs may have. Battery life, charging, range, some common terms, and more all explained in simple terms.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 24, 2021 - 11:45AM
A new image of the Model X by The Kilowatts gives us our best look at refreshed Model X. The vehicles in the picture have spoiler making it more likely to be the Plaid variant.
By John Goreham on March 24, 2021 - 9:40AM
The list of supercars built in America is very short. Here is a look at how well one of the few works as a grand touring car.
By Daniel Cappo on March 23, 2021 - 9:04PM
The US consumer product safety commission is looking into these fires that have occurred at Walmart and Amazon Warehouses. There are questions as to whether a federal investigation is warranted. Let's look at Tesla's solar panel woes and what is really going on with them.

By Tinsae Aregay on March 23, 2021 - 2:05AM
Elon Musk has confirmed the new Model S will be able to seat up to 7. However, there is so much we still have to learn about the new vehicles. Here are all the questions in one place.
By John Goreham on March 22, 2021 - 11:30AM
Destination charges are a carefully hidden fee you will pay when you buy your next vehicle. Here’s how to avoid paying a destination fee on a new vehicle.
By John Goreham on March 22, 2021 - 9:43AM
Your automaker opted to save a few bucks and steal your spare tire. The solution to this problem is Modern Spare.
By John Goreham on March 22, 2021 - 9:07AM
Your mechanic is telling you that you need a water pump when your car is ready for a timing belt, but it's not mentioned in the owner's manual. Is this an upsell or is it really part of the job? Here’s the truth.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 20, 2021 - 9:28AM
ARK invest has come out with their latest Tesla prediction. In their model, Tesla will produce 5 to10 million vehicles a year by 2025 and will be worth 3 trillion dollars.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 17, 2021 - 10:23AM
Tesla's projected investment towards Giga Berlin has risen to 6.9 billion dollars (5.8 billion Euros). At the same time, Elon Musk says "we are not in the desert here" responding to concerns the plant will cause water shortage in the region.
By John Goreham on March 15, 2021 - 2:08PM
The Engineering Explained Youtube channel breaks down the numbers on CO2 emissions from two of today's hottest electric crossovers: Toyota RAV4 Prime and the Tesla Model Y.
By John Goreham on March 15, 2021 - 11:49AM
A new study of customer satisfaction after service or maintenance visits puts Mitsubishi on the podium among all mainstream automakers.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 15, 2021 - 11:16AM
In a whimsical move, CEO Elon Musk has chosen to change his Tesla title to 'Technoking'. And CFO Zach Kirkhorn will be 'Master of Coin'.
By John Goreham on March 15, 2021 - 10:45AM
As the hype over up and coming EVs reaches a fever pitch, it is helpful to look back at a brand that was an early adopter of electric vehicles.
By John Goreham on March 15, 2021 - 9:53AM
For the most part, studded winter snow tires have been rendered obsolete. However, there are some limited cases where studded snow tires are an advantage.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 14, 2021 - 3:43PM
In an interview, Panasonic CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga called the company's relationship with Tesla "one-legged". As Panasonic restructures its business Tsuga emphasized the company's need to diversify from Tesla.
By John Goreham on March 11, 2021 - 1:04PM
Another Tesla tragedy involving its vehicles hitting semi-trailers from the side. This time it is Tesla's newest model, the Y
By John Goreham on March 11, 2021 - 11:23AM
We examine the reasons why renewed federal tax incentives for EVs are no longer needed.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 11, 2021 - 7:16AM
In a wide ranging revision of the company's vehicles prices, Tesla has increased prices starting from up by $500 all the way up to $10,000. The price hikes include the Model 3, Y, and S.
By John Goreham on March 10, 2021 - 12:55PM
We contrast the manufacturer’s maintenance requirements of the Tesla Model Y with the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Here’s where they differ.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 9, 2021 - 10:48PM
Tesla has increase the delivery estimate date for the refreshed Model S and X by few weeks up to few months. There are signs pointing to both increased demand and production problems being the cause.