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News Opinion (Page 71)

News Opinion

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

By John Goreham on November 19, 2020 - 12:58PM
Tesla is now second from last in CR’s latest brand rankings. The reason is the new Model Y crossover.
By John Goreham on November 19, 2020 - 11:43AM
Mazda isn't just number one. It's ahead by a country mile.
By John Goreham on November 18, 2020 - 2:37PM
ALG awards two notable electric vehicles best in class projected residual value awards.
By John Goreham on November 17, 2020 - 10:30AM
Here are some good tips to help you get the best Black Friday deal.
By John Goreham on November 17, 2020 - 9:34AM
Nissan’s new generation of the top-selling Rogue has us rethinking the pecking order in this important vehicle segment.
By John Goreham on November 16, 2020 - 3:04PM
As the value of the dollar drops, the price of a popular family vehicle rises. We count down the list of the best family vehicles we tested this year with a healthy budget of $50K. One winner may surprise you.
By John Goreham on November 16, 2020 - 10:39AM
All-weather tires give those who drive in winter snow and ice a new option to consider. Here’s how to choose which is best for your needs.
By Max Larsen on November 12, 2020 - 12:23PM
The Three Ps: Porsche, Performance, and Profits.
By John Goreham on November 11, 2020 - 12:18PM
Forget what you think you know about which states are unsafe in which to drive in winter weather. Statistics have a way of surprising even veteran winter vehicle testers.
By John Goreham on November 11, 2020 - 9:51AM
The Toyota Prius has a relatively low depreciation from new prices, but in this unusual market period, used Prius prices are showing signs of softening.
By John Goreham on November 10, 2020 - 9:47AM
A new study has determined that the used Chevy Volt EREV has the largest drop in price over the past year. This despite many used vehicles rising in value.
By John Goreham on November 4, 2020 - 5:47PM
A controversial “right to repair” ballot question in Massachusetts has passed. Here is an editorial on why that happened.
By John Goreham on November 4, 2020 - 12:44PM
Like Solar City, Tesla has used ICE fleet vehicles for more than a decade. Here's what Tesla will have going forward.
By John Goreham on November 2, 2020 - 12:54PM
Those shoppers looking to buy an all-wheel-drive green vehicle that can seat 8 passengers should start at Toyota.
By John Goreham on October 30, 2020 - 11:58AM
We are among the first in the nation to drive the all-new 2021 Toyota Sienna AWD minivan in the snow. How well does its unusual electric motor AWD system work?
By John Goreham on October 29, 2020 - 4:33PM
Toyota's new 2021 Sienna will help its owners save money on fuel costs, repairs, and maintenance. The best news is there is no downside.
By John Goreham on October 29, 2020 - 9:21AM
The Jeep Wrangler has the lowest depreciation and highest retained value of any vehicle after five years. Here's why it is the best vehicle to keep for five years.
By John Goreham on October 26, 2020 - 1:19PM
The Lexus IS 350 AWD comes with a massive cost penalty compared to the Tesla Model 3. Here’s how the math breaks down.
By John Goreham on October 26, 2020 - 12:42PM
As fans of both the Lexus IS Sports sedan line and the RAV4 Prime’s powertrain, we lament that Lexus has not merged the two. Here’s why.
By John Goreham on October 26, 2020 - 9:43AM
We test the 2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD sports sedan and find a familiar feeling in this updated grand tourer.
By John Goreham on October 21, 2020 - 3:09PM
Sometimes less is more. In the case of Toyota’s long list of green vehicles, less troublesome parts means more reliable vehicles. Here’s what Toyota got rid of to improve durability and reliability in the Avalon, Venza, Sienna, Prius, RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid, and Highlander Hybrid.
By John Goreham on October 21, 2020 - 11:18AM
A new study links length of ownership with owner satisfaction. Toyota leads by a mile. Tesla's results are even more interesting.
By John Goreham on October 19, 2020 - 12:29PM
The all-new 2021 Toyota Venza offers shoppers a new alternative to the RAV4 Hybrid and Prime. We compare and contrast the Venza to its siblings in this review.
By John Goreham on October 16, 2020 - 2:58PM
We all know that Tesla doesn't advertise its vehicles. However, advertisement is just a part of how automakers promote vehicles. Here's an inside look at five other ways that Tesla opts not to promote its products.
By John Goreham on October 15, 2020 - 12:07PM
The Tesla Model Y is outselling entire brands. Yet, it has not been safety tested by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. We looked into why that is and found out the Model Y is not even on the schedule.
By Paul Fosse on October 14, 2020 - 6:43AM
In this article, I'll describe what I know about the accident and how the Tesla Model 3 helped prevent injuries to the driver of the car in this tragic accident.
By John Goreham on October 13, 2020 - 1:23PM
We tested the 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe in a variety of conditions and found that it honors the BMW tradition and adds modern conveniences.
By John Goreham on October 13, 2020 - 9:15AM
The Tesla Model Y is hitting its delivery stride. Here is a list of legacy big-name manufacturers whose crossovers don't stand a chance.
By Paul Fosse on October 13, 2020 - 9:08AM
In this article, I'll show and explain why electric cars and Tesla cars in particular have such high safety ratings.
By John Goreham on October 9, 2020 - 12:20PM
A Consumer Reports study concludes that plug-in hybrids like the Toyota Prius Prime and Honda Clarity have lower lifetime maintenance and repair costs than battery-only vehicles like the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf.