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News Opinion

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

By John Goreham on January 21, 2021 - 4:17PM
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range All-wheel Drive Premium is better than the Tesla Model Y in three key ways. Here is why Tesla's Model Y is no longer the only game in town.
By John Goreham on January 21, 2021 - 9:00AM
We show you how to quickly, easily, and inexpensively change the cabin air filter in your Mazda CX-5. This is an easy to do maintenance task you can do in under 5 minutes.
By Marc Stern on January 20, 2021 - 9:17PM
It's no secret that there is a semiconductor shortage is battering the vehicle industry. Why has it happened? When the industry shutdown last summer there suddenly seemed to be so much more capacity that semi-makers took on other work for such things as the Internet of Things and 5G communications. This story looks at the reasons.
By John Goreham on January 20, 2021 - 1:01PM
Do you have a Ford Bronco, Jeep Gladiator, or Jeep Wrangler owner in your life? Need a great gift for them? Here is the ideal gift for soft-top owners.
By John Goreham on January 16, 2021 - 11:24AM
In an extended test, one Consumer Reports tester explained why he never had to add gas to the RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid over many weeks and 800 miles.
By John Goreham on January 15, 2021 - 9:29AM
The amount and types of ways you can change your vehicle’s powertrain feel and capabilities seem to have gotten a bit out of hand. Here’s a look at one great new vehicle’s modes compared to the same model a few generations back.
By John Goreham on January 14, 2021 - 4:11PM
We compare and contrast two similar green crossovers. The similarities include price, acceleration, cargo space, passenger space, and green credentials. Which would you choose and why?
By John Goreham on January 14, 2021 - 12:26PM
Vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover utility vehicle are more practical for towing than are battery-electric vehicles like the Tesla Model Y. Here’s what experts and owners say are the reasons.
By John Goreham on January 13, 2021 - 8:02AM
Different shoppers have different priorities. Here is why one green crossover shopper purchased a plug-in hybrid Toyota RAV4 Prime crossover, and why she opted to pass on the battery-electric Model Y from Tesla and the CR-V Hybrid From Honda.
By John Goreham on January 12, 2021 - 9:50AM
Tesla cannot build its way to any meaningful market share. If Tesla really wants to play in the big leagues it will have to acquire other automakers or buy their production capacity. Here’s why it isn't already happening.
By John Goreham on January 11, 2021 - 9:14AM
Since 2018, Toyota’s American-market green vehicle deliveries have outpaced Tesla’s by a remarkable amount. Here is a detailed at look at why.
By Keith Griffin on January 7, 2021 - 6:19AM
Just off a record sales year, Kia decides it’s time for a new logo. It should sell exactly 0 new vehicles.
By John Goreham on January 6, 2021 - 5:15PM
Toyota’s Tacoma pickup truck continues to dominate the industry. The ones to watch are the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator.
By John Goreham on January 6, 2021 - 10:45AM
Toyota’s hybrid line grew dramatically in 2020 in America while the general industry shrank and BEVs from all but Tesla stalled at the gate.
By John Goreham on January 5, 2021 - 6:53PM
Toyota’s RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle is selling at a pace faster than expected in the United States. Its launch volume is much faster than most successful EVs.
By John Goreham on January 4, 2021 - 4:45PM
Do you own a Tesla, Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Mercedes, General Motors, or any other brand vehicle? Your fellow owners are convinced that the glass is soft, stressed, or defective.
By John Goreham on January 4, 2021 - 11:18AM
As automakers look for ways to cut corners, a spare tire is more important than ever. Here’s our 2021 guide to spare tires for shoppers buying new.
By John Goreham on January 4, 2021 - 8:56AM
We review the new Genesis GV80 and find a softer edge to this new SUV.
By John Goreham on January 4, 2021 - 8:35AM
In our second how-to story on using these great device integration apps, we focus on hands-free functionality to reduce distraction.
By John Goreham on January 1, 2021 - 1:03PM
Tesla’s upcoming products seemed so real at their “reveals.” Will 2021 be the big year for Tesla's halo vehicles?
By Marc Stern on January 1, 2021 - 8:24AM
So, you've just bought your first SUV and you are already for the storms that are bearing down on your part of the country, right? Well, if you drive correctly, you are very right, but if you think that you can jump behind the wheel and go tooling off at high speed, you will have a very short ride if you don't watch out. AWD (all-wheel-drive) is to help you get started and keep rolling in lousy weather.
By John Goreham on December 30, 2020 - 10:30AM
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is quickly emerging as the hit vehicle for 2021. Here are three simple ways that Toyota could improve upon an already great plug-in vehicle.
By John Goreham on December 30, 2020 - 9:59AM
Elon Musk just announcedTesla's latest sales promotion. Here’s what Tesla buyers who bought last week won’t get.
By John Goreham on December 28, 2020 - 10:24AM
As Fiat begins to wind down its North American operations, the 124 Spider is discontinued.
By John Goreham on December 28, 2020 - 9:01AM
The reasons are pretty consistent. Here’s what owners of both Tesla EVs and Toyota RAV4 Primes say.
By Keith Griffin on December 28, 2020 - 7:02AM
Looking to buy a new or used Hyundai? Here are some crazy stories we’ve come across from Hyundai dealers that might give you pause. Don’t get ripped off.
By John Goreham on December 27, 2020 - 12:14PM
Consumer Reports finds the Toyota RAV4 to be a viable substitute for the Model Y. Here’s why.
By John Goreham on December 23, 2020 - 10:01AM
David Pastrňák earned the NHL All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award this past year. However, we all know who the true MVPs for 2020 are, and so do Honda and the Boston Bruins.
By John Goreham on December 22, 2020 - 2:11PM
We polled Honda CR-V Hybrid owners to find out what they found the most pleasant surprise about their vehicle.
By John Goreham on December 21, 2020 - 4:07PM
We polled Honda CR-V hybrid owners to see what they are getting for fuel efficiency. The majority fall into one small range.