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News Opinion (Page 77)

News Opinion

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

By John Goreham on
We tested the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 on some of New England’s best mountain passes and country lanes. Here’s what we found.
By Peter Neilson on
With such a hard push for an EV future, why would Toyota and other brands still push so hard for hybrid technology? Hybrids still make a very compelling case, and here is why.
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A new study shows that green vehicles are among the most desired in the used car marketplace.
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Two new battery-electric vehicles with short-range have hit the market. We tried them both to see how they drove and were impressed. Which might be your choice for a second car?
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The new MINI SE electric car is quick, quirky, and fun. Just like every MINI. Here's a good video to help explain why folks who try EVs become convinced they are the future of performance.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla's stock price has gone down by 4.8% following Elon Musk's decision to sell 10% of Tesla shares. Musk made the decision after holding a Twitter poll.
By John Goreham on
Some EVangelists see plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles as part of the problem, not the solution. Their main worry is that silly owners don’t plug them in. What does the data say?
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We did an informal poll of Mazda CX-5 owners to see how they view the brand. We found the results very interesting.
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Mazda is trying some new things with its new MX-30 crossover. Some things we like, some things we don’t. Tell us which you like and dislike.
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Mazda drops an unusual BEV on the Californian market. Here is why Mazda created the MX-30, what role it will serve, and how much it will cost buyers.
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Mazda, Jeep, and Tesla have upended what we call luxury, premium, and performance. It’s time for shoppers and the automotive media to take notice.
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We drove on the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires in the heaviest of rain. Here’s what we found.
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We test the new BMW 430i soft-top convertible and discover why a $67,000 four-cylinder coupe makes perfect sense.
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The solar roof on the all-new Toyota bZ4X battery-electric vehicle adds incredible range. Will it prove popular?
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Only America would continue a confusing scheme after it had reached every one of its objectives.
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Toyota’s focus on safety is clearly evident in the outcome of this crash between a Prius Prime and a Pickup Truck.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Ford and VW (Volkswagen) have given credit to Tesla for their efforts in leading the way for electric vehicles. It seems the big 3 auto makers could now be: Tesla, VW, and Ford. Let's see what's happening here.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla stock has been on a tear lately and it's possible now that Tesla could reach a 3 trillion dollar market cap in the next 5 years as other rental and ride sharing car companies order Tesla vehicles and use their autonomous software. Let's take a look!
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There is going to be a "land grab" of electric vehicles and autonomous software soon. With the news of Hertz buying 100,000, no make that 150,000 Tesla vehicles, along with a partnership with Uber, it makes one wonder what other car rental and ride sharing companies should do with their money. Should they buy Tesla vehicles? Let's find out!
By John Goreham on
The Mazda CX-5 scored higher than models from Audi, Subaru, Volvo, Honda, and Toyota in a new more rigorous side-impact crash test conducted by IIHS.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla stock has breached the trillion dollar market cap and currently has a price earnings of 330. Some may say this is an overvalued stock, but those who see the trend for the future and the massive lead Tesla has in many areas, see that Tesla stock is still a bargain at its current price. And it's especially a bargain if you see Tesla reaching a 20 trillion dollar market cap in the coming decades.
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Tesla’s order from Hertz will result in many minds being changed about EVs. It will also bring some new Tesla owners into the fold. Here’s how I know.
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We spoke to Tesla and asked how much we needed to pay to take home a new Tesla Model 3 today. The answer was interesting for two reasons.
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Tesla’s prices have been rising rapidly. We configured the least expensive Tesla Model 3 possible and then checked our work with Tesla’s help. Here is how to buy the cheapest new Model 3 Tesla sells today.
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A new study ranks the Jeep Wrangler line best in the industry for value retention.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla famously doesn't do paid advertisements or endorsements. However, as Tesla's brand power grows, increasingly companies are putting more effort to be associated with the EV maker. And one recent example is a Tesla Model 3 commercial featuring Tom Brady.
By Peter Neilson on
Ever had a problem with your Toyota dealer when taking in your Prius. You are not the only one. If you have this issue, here is what you need to know and what to do about it.
By Jeremy Johnson on
There was a deal announced today between Tesla and Hertz. Hertz is buying 100,000 Model 3 vehicles from Tesla. This is a genius move from Hertz, which recently went bankrupt. I believe this is the first deal of many between rental car companies and Tesla and is the beginning of the robotaxi network.
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We review the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC and explain why we feel it is a good alternative to the Subaru Crosstrek compact crossover.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has decided to roll back FSD Beta 10.3 software just hours after the EV maker rolled out the software. Elon Musk says the rollback was instituted after Tesla internal quality assurance team discovered an issue where the vehicle will drive back in the middle of making a left turn.