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News Opinion (Page 76)

News Opinion

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

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We hear from people who own RAV4 Hybrid about their real-world gas mileage.
By John Goreham on
We evaluate the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in New England’s harshest winter storm this season to see what it’s made of.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk is a strong proponent of solar power as the main source of energy to clean up our grid. However, in a recent tweet Musk has come out in support of keeping open existing nuclear power plants.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla's Giga Shanghai production numbers are out. And according to China Passenger Car Association, the EV maker produced 52,859 vehicles in November. This is the second month in a row Giga Shanghai production has decreased and points to stabilizing production rate.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has debunked the Tesla conspiracy theory going around Twitter which claimed, the EV maker is going to do a stock split on December 9.
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As time passes, the hospitality industry is evolving to meet the needs of electric vehicle owners. We found one example in New Hampshire’s ski country worth noting.
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We tested the new Honda Civic Hatchback this week and feel confident that this is the best of the Civic line.
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Mazda turbocharged engines have a new technical service bulletin for oil consumption. Here are two things you should start doing immediately to help yourself through this possible problem.
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Step back and realize that Mazda sells more battery-electric vehicles right now in America than many much larger automobile manufacturers. Including our President's favorite.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new rumor from @WholeMarsBlog suggests, Tesla is considering scraping the single motor Cybertruck and replacing It With A New 4 Motor Variant
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The success of Mazda’s CX-5 continues with an impressive result given today’s unusual market situation.
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We polled owners and fans of two important all-wheel drive crossover SUVs to see if they actually want to go off road or not. What we discovered is that they mostly want a great vehicle for snow.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has introduced a new Cybertruck inspired ATV called the Cyberquad for Kids. The vehicle is produced in partnership with Radio Flyer and is meant for Children. However, the ATV is so impressive and overpowered it can possibly work for smaller adults.
By John Goreham on
The Toyota RAV4 led the industry in terms of reliability for many years. Then two odd defects came along and put the RAV4 well below its peers. Here’s what happened.
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The plug-in hybrid-electric version of the Toyota RAV4 has a much better reliability score than do the other trims. We spoke to Consumer Reports to find out why.
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We decided to find out how many people actually die in third-row seats from rear impacts. Spoiler alert, we will tell you the precise number, then ask you to decide if this is a valid concern.
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We test the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Coupe and find out why this particular model is so happily unusual in today’s market.
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Fans speak out about dealer market adjustment prices on Toyota RAV4 and other models.
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A new brand ranking by Consumer Reports shows that Tesla still has a long way to go in order to join the mainstream with regard to reliability. Here is how Tesla Models rank against their peers.
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Owners of Mazda CX-5, CX-9, Miata, and Mazda6 vehicles are about to go through a recall that many Toyota owners have already experienced. Here is some advice based on feedback from those owners.
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We’ve now seen markups of over $100K on some luxury models, and RAV4s with prices approaching six figures. Here’s why not all markups are what you might think.
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In the latest Consumer Reports brand rankings, Mazda ranks second. Here’s how close the brand came to being first overall.
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Special tires or a spare tire? Which is the best option to deal with a flat tire? Why not both?
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We test-drove Michelin Primacy A/S Selfseal Tires on a Ford Explorer and loved the security and ride comfort they provided.
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The soon-to-be law Infrastrure Bill passed by the legislature includes a government mandate to automakers to stop impaired driving. Here’s how automakers will do it and why it is long overdue.
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An interesting study that looks at the actual three-year cost of repairs and maintenance of conventional gas-powered vehicles vs. new electric vehicles reveals the difference is a tiny percentage of the total cost of ownership.
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Mazda is poaching in Subaru’s territory. Here’s where the models are similar, where the Mazda has an advantage, and where Subaru is unrivaled until proven otherwise.
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Mazda’s cross-pollination with Subaru and Toyota continues with a tougher new CX-50. We see nothing but good things as a result.
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Yes, you can use a Tesla charger to charge up your non-Tesla electric vehicle. It’s simple, proven, and in no way stealing. Here’s what you need to get the job done.
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If you live in the Northeast of the United States there are no new Model Y vehicles available from inventory until 2022.