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News Opinion

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

By John Goreham on January 3, 2020 - 11:45AM
A deep dive by one of the top experts on EV charging perfectly illustrates why affordable battery-electric vehicles are far from the solution for most drivers.
By John Goreham on January 2, 2020 - 11:54AM
Consumer Reports is conducting a poll of the most important products of the past decade. You can vote for Tesla here.
By Al Castro on January 1, 2020 - 8:20AM
It’s 2020, and we are back to the fate of Cadillac’s flagship, the CT6, and if its Cadillac sourced power plant, the now legendary Blackwing can also be spared from the chopping block. Sure enough in GM fashion, the engine doesn’t fit in any other Cadillacs. This is problem over at GM they also have with electromobility. I explain.
By Marc Stern on December 29, 2019 - 5:08PM
Removing snow from your cars doesn't have to be a shattering experience if you do things right. The best way to work things out is slow down to speed up. Try the steps outlined in this article the next time you have to clean your car and things should be a lot easier.
By Peter Neilson on December 28, 2019 - 7:56PM
With so many second-generation Toyota Prius cars still on the road, would it be a better decision to get a cheaper proven power train or get a newer Prius? Here are my thoughts on what may be the better decision.
By John Goreham on December 27, 2019 - 11:17AM
Consumer Reports has just released its updated list of vehicles that owners report to be the most satisfying. Tesla simply owns this list.
By John Goreham on December 17, 2019 - 4:55PM
Used Tesla Model 3 cars sell for very close to the new price of an equivalent Model 3. It's a paradox unless you look at the reasons.
By John Goreham on December 12, 2019 - 1:17PM
iSeeCars names three of our favorite green vehicles Best Used Cars for 2020.
By John Goreham on December 11, 2019 - 10:53AM
General Motors has for years been promising a move to an all-electric future. Its newest products show that commitment was all just posturing.
By John Goreham on December 6, 2019 - 3:37PM
One of the vehicles we miss is the Honda Element. Here’s why.
By John Goreham on December 2, 2019 - 1:17PM
The Acura TLX and Genesis G70 are two great sports sedans. We tested the top trim of both. Which is your preference?
By Peter Neilson on November 26, 2019 - 9:14PM
I think it is high time that Toyota made a fast Prius. Here are my 3 reasons why this is an excellent idea.
By Peter Neilson on November 25, 2019 - 9:52PM
Hold up, did I just really say Toyota Pris and not reliable in the same sentence. Yes, I did. As a Prius owner and enthusiast, I know this sounds crazy but just hear me out.
By John Goreham on November 22, 2019 - 11:59AM
Tesla's new Cybertruck has truck owners laughing out loud and EVangelists working on excuses. Two descriptions of the new Cybertruck seem perfect to us, but maybe you have a better one.
By John Goreham on November 21, 2019 - 10:51AM
Here are the technologies and trends that we in the automotive media thank automakers for each morning when we sit down to work.
By Peter Neilson on November 18, 2019 - 9:46PM
If you love your Toyota Prius you need to read this article. Many Prius owners need to heed these warnings that they may be killing their car.
By John Goreham on November 18, 2019 - 11:15AM
The Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, and Subaru Impreza occupy one of the largest and most affordable vehicle segments in America. Here's how owners rank them.
By John Goreham on November 15, 2019 - 1:27PM
Genesis has a new sports sedan we feel bests the BMW 3 Series in every way. Does that matter in this segment anymore since the Model 3 arrived?
By Peter Neilson on November 13, 2019 - 9:31PM
Toyota seems to be honing in on the all-wheel-drive segment lately. With the introduction of the AWD-e option for Prius in 2019, now Camry and Avalon are following. Here is what Toyota could be up to.
By John Goreham on November 7, 2019 - 4:20PM
We dig into owner-reported data to determine which midsized used car is the best used car purchase bet, the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, or the Hyundai Sonata.
By John Goreham on November 6, 2019 - 10:35AM
Here is a dealership disaster story and a love story. One was a Honda dealer the other a Lexus dealer. Post your better story in our comments below and guess which brand was which in our story.
By John Goreham on November 1, 2019 - 1:53PM
We recently tested the Hyundai Elantra and came away with three specific things that the sedan offers that you cannot get in any Honda Civic.
By John Goreham on October 22, 2019 - 3:15PM
Tesla's Model 3 promotion takes on a new form. This time it's dudes with Go Pros.
By John Goreham on October 22, 2019 - 2:18PM
Wondering what the best snow tires are for your Nissan Altima? Here is the answer.
By Peter Neilson on October 18, 2019 - 9:46PM
Toyota does a great job of taking care of its customers. Even though they are relentless about it, sometimes cars, like the Prius, get sold before a recall can be performed. The second one surprised me.
By John Goreham on October 18, 2019 - 1:09PM
If you are looking for the best winter snow tires for the Nissan Rogue or CX-5 crossovers, these are the ones owners rate highest.
By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2019 - 6:38AM
Subaru miscalculated by not bringing a new 2019 Forester Onyx Edition XT. Ascent, Outback and Legacy get the 2.4L turbo, why not Forester?
By Al Castro on May 26, 2019 - 6:10AM
EDIT 5/27/19- Fiat Chrysler submits formal merger proposals to both boards of directors of FCA and Renault in a 50/50 acquisition. Both companies want to consolidate. The fact is that they really can benefit from each other, so as long as it isn’t about another LeCar econobox or Alliance compact!
By Al Castro on May 23, 2019 - 8:32PM
Off to the Electric Chair! Unlike other legacy car companies with their so called 5 and 10 year plans toward electrification, this is how I know VW Group is pretty damn serious about meaning what it says about an electric future. Its lead luxury brand Audi plans on electrifying or eliminating some of its iconic signature vehicles way sooner, and in doing so, it’ll send a shakeup message to the luxury car market that electric cars are now the new marque to be judged.
By Mary Conway on May 16, 2019 - 11:04PM
A recent gesture tells you why Jeep drivers are special. They take pride in being different, in a great way! Hundreds turned out to honor a brave, young man.