We’ve been told for years that electric vehicles are less complex than gasoline-powered vehicles. That means they should last longer and experience greater reliability. That’s what we have been led to believe. But according to a recent survey electric vehicle reliability sucks. A reliability survey released by Consumer Reports paints a grim picture of “significant …
Since the debut of its first car in 2008, Tesla has been known as one of the most innovative automotive manufacturers in the world. Over the past decade, Tesla has continued to use advanced technology and groundbreaking ideas to create some of the most breathtaking vehicles on the market. However, with every great invention come …
In recent years there have been several mergers and acquisitions in the automotive industry. For example, Stellantis is the new company formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler America and Peugeot Citroen. Years prior to that, Ford bought and then sold Jaguar, Land Rover, and Aston Martin. So, it is not unusual that merger talk …
Electric vehicles with bad batteries will be popping up more and more as they age out. But that doesn’t mean they’re scrap. Far from it. Gruber Motor Company in Phoenix, Arizona, has been a go-to for Tesla battery issues for years. While Tesla Roadster battery pack revivals are their specialty, the folks there recently took …
Tesla has been going through a rough time as of late. Less than a weak ago, Consumer Reports announced that the Model S had lost its official recommendation due to poor reliability. To add insult to injury, the Model S could potentially be recalled over faulty screens. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced …
Tesla might be the only car company put under the type of scrutiny that’s typically reserved for artists and athletes. When the Tesla Model 3 was still being developed, a bevy of problems with its design took over the internet and caused people to question its integrity on the market. Now a reality, however, it would appear as …
The Tesla Model S has enjoyed a healthy amount of time as the top dog in the electric sedan world. However, as battery technology improves, and more brands embrace electric vehicles, competition is inevitable. One of the most intriguing brands stepping up to the plate to battle is Lucid Motor and its Lucid Air luxury …
The conversation about electric vehicles is incomplete without mentioning the Tesla Model 3. Now that Volvo’s Polestar 2 is gaining traction in the electric vehicle market, the conversation gets even more interesting. But what makes these electric cars comparable? Without much ado, below is a glimpse into the two, and why the Model 3 still comes out on …
Elon Musk may be a bit of a different cat, but he’s not dumb. The tech genius and CEO behind Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company has come up with some pretty amazing ideas. He definitely gets people talking. After all, he did name his child X Æ A-12. But according to his past statements, …
The Tesla Model 3 comes in a standard solid black exterior. But, the EV company understands that consumers like having options. That is why for an extra $1,000, you can choose between blue, white, silver, or the ever-popular red for the Model 3’s exterior paint color. Anyone who’s purchased a Tesla understands the need to keep …
As battery technology becomes increasingly more advanced, electric vehicles are more enticing than ever. Additionally, you’re no longer just stuck with an electric sedan. Now you’ve got electric SUVs and sports cars as well. However, Consumer Reports recently retracted its recommendation of a crop of EVs from big-time manufacturers such as Porsche, Audi, Kia, and …
Smell ya later, Nissan! Alright, all joking aside, this video shows dangerous footage, and we hope everyone is alright. The Tesla Model Y will be fine, but this is an example of needing to be alert to avoid dangerous traffic accidents. Check out what the Tesla Model Y got right in this scruff. The Tesla …
You know those over-the-air upgrades that Tesla can do? Well, there is good news and bad news about that. Tesla uses the Bluetooth connection for changing the codes to add features and fix glitches. But it is just as easy for a hacker to rewrite firmware with that Bluetooth connection. They can steal the unlock …
Now that more electric vehicles are finding their way onto the highways and byways of the world, there is a disturbing pattern emerging. Worldwide there has been an increasing string of EV fires from overheated batteries according to Reuters. Let’s look at each car manufacturer’s track records and also its recalls when it comes to …
Tesla’s mission to quickly transition the world to sustainable energy electric vehicles (EVs) has taken its share of hits over the past couple of decades. When Tesla decided to mass-produce its electric vehicles back in 2010, there were more quality and logistical issues than expected. After all, mass-producing several thousand luxury EVs isn’t the same …
Tesla has been rolling out its all-electric vehicles since 2008. Owners of Tesla cars, such as James May, enjoy sharing their thoughts on the various models they’ve driven. Whether they love or hate Tesla vehicles, they all have some interesting things to say about their vehicles. In a DriveTribe YouTube video, May, a Tesla owner …
Oh no, the Tesla Model S and Model X are having a few dangerous technical issues. How can this be when Tesla is supposed to be providing robot vehicles of the future? Tesla Models from March 2018 and before are actually having so many problems that the Model S just got dropped by Consumer Reports! …
As far as electric vehicles go, the Tesla Model S is one of the first that comes to mind. However, in recent years, the six-figure Model S has been plagued with reliability issues. From the air suspension malfunctioning to the main touchscreen going blank, they can’t be overlooked. As a result, CNBC now reports that …
While upcoming refreshes are giving Tesla’s EVs more range and added features, the automaker continues to struggle with build quality issues. The Model 3, for example, is dealing with its bumpers flying off. And the Model Y continues to suffer paint issues that previously plagued the Model 3 and Model S. Speaking of the Tesla …
Tesla is making new changes to the Model 3, and while critics are impressed, they feel that the changes should have already been there. Still, it’s better late than never. YouTuber Ben Sullins has all the juicy new details about what’s refreshed in the Tesla Model 3 and where the automaker got its inspiration from. …
The world of six-figure electric SUVs grows by one with the debut of the BMW iX. Like most other luxury carmakers, BMW opted to create a flagship EV rather than an affordable option. However, the iX will have to dethrone the current segment favorite, the Tesla Model X. For starters, things look promising on paper. …
For years Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have had a problem. The touchscreens can go blank without warning. When that happens there are no climate controls, navigation, infotainment, or rear-view camera. And for years Tesla denied it was a problem. But it was such a problem that there is an open NHTSA investigation …
There is good news and bad news. The good news is that the new and improved 2021 Chevy Bolt is on the way with an amazing redesign. But the bad news is that it could hurt your wallet with a shockingly expensive price. The 2021 Chevy Bolt EV lost its tax credit Usually, the price …
Cars as we know them have always come equipped with a set of pre-determined features. Depending on the trim level, you get exactly what you pay for upfront. However, automakers are now planning to implement car subscription plans, charging a monthly or yearly fee to activate some of your car’s best features. Like a music …
If you have been following along in the race to manufacture a fully self-driving car, you’ll know that Tesla has been testing out its “full self-driving” feature on its cars lately. And while those updated features are impressive, they still need some work as they are still in the beta testing phase and have yielded …
The Presidential election has dominated everything for the past few months, and for good reason. Whoever sits in the Oval Office is widely accepted as the most powerful person in the world. A person doesn’t get such a serious moniker without having the ability to change things. While the EV market has been mostly booming, …
With more advanced driver assistance features being released every year, luxury vehicles are starting to look more and more futuristic. While Tesla might be the first name that springs to mind when thinking about high-tech luxury cars, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers comparable levels of technology and luxury, according to Car and Driver. Here’s everything …
Elon Musk first announced his Tesla Model 3 concept during an interview for Wired Science in 2006. At the time, Musk claimed that the Model 3 would be affordably priced and attainable by most consumers who could afford to buy a new car. Musk later stated in 2008 that the Model 3 would be a …
Wow! Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda is throwing shade at Tesla. Other companies have had their own ways to debase Tesla but claiming that “Tesla isn’t a real car company” is a new one. Is this desperation or does Toyota know something nobody else knows? Is Tesla a real car? Do you agree? Mostly Japanese higher-ups …
Butt-dialing is the technological curse that hits us all from time to time. Most of the time it results in a hilarious story, like when you call your mom accidentally. Then there the horror stories like when a man butt-dialed his Tesla app, and it ended up making purchases. CNBC reports that it was a …
The 2020 Polestar 2 is being touted as the first electric car to have an Android Automotive operating system that is exclusively powered by Google. As the battle for the best electric car rages on, major auto manufacturers are finding ways to make their vehicles unique and more appealing to consumers. The race is on to …
There is a desire amongst many drivers to personalize their vehicles. They prefer to have their ride more in keeping with the personal character. For example, some drivers may be more outgoing or flamboyant. So, they may want wild stripes and wraps, suspension modifications, or fancy widebody kits. Other drivers may be more subdued and …
Electric cars are being adopted at a brisk rate in recent years. Indeed, the electrification of the automotive industry as a whole has turned the market 180-degrees. A decade or two ago, people were saying electric cars would never catch on. Yet, here we are today with manufacturers scrambling to create hybrid-electric or all-electric vehicles …
In a world where everything was going electric, Ford has pulled the plug on the Electric Super Duty pickup truck. They plan on sticking with the Electric Ford F-150 for now, which is surprising because an electric super duty truck would give them one heck of an edge. Ford nixes the Electric Super Duty Truck …
Genesis has been hard at work, looking to create its own path in the luxury sedan class. And the Korean automaker has been successful in turning heads and gaining a following. The 2021 Genesis G80 certainly plans to maintain momentum with sleek styling and premium luxury. And the interior technology is state-of-the-art. So much so that some are …
Tesla is, without a doubt, one of the most controversial and unique brands in the auto industry. However, nothings split opinions quite like Tesla’s claimed Full Self-Driving option. The brand is selling the optional pack despite it not being fully usable on the streets for starters. To add insult to injury, the previous $8,000 premium …
Tesla has faced a variety of lawsuits over the years. During one the the latest lawsuits the company got out of the case on a technicality.
According to a tweet from Tesla founder Elon Musk, the Cybertruck unveiled almost a year ago is being redesigned. To say it was a radical design is an understatement. Yet, for as strange and polarizing as it is Tesla has over 500,000 reservations for it. Musk says it will feature “small improvements” but what does …
One of the most influential vehicles of the last decade is the futuristic Tesla Model S. The Model S is one of the most acclaimed electric vehicles because of its dynamic performance and extended battery range. And for 2020, you could say that this Tesla has transcended classes. It’s been an impressive year for the Tesla Model S Despite COVID-19 …
Tesla is driving the future of automotive technology, but Cadillac has it beat in one key category. Which brand would you rather drive?
At an additional price, you could opt to add ceramic coating or paint protection film (PPF) to your Tesla Model 3. While these add-ons can help maintain the appearance of a Model 3, the extra expense may not be worth it, according to YouTube reviewer Nukem384. Here’s what you need to know to decide whether …
Switching from a sports car to a family SUV doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give up speed. To showcase this, we’re looking at some of the fastest family SUVs currently available for sale. Motor1 recently published a comprehensive of over 20 fastest SUVs, and today we’re listing off the top six. The fastest of …
The Tesla Model Y is one of the most well-known electric SUV options, yet it wasn’t even considered as a contender for MotorTrend’s SUV of the Year awards. As it turns out, this wasn’t an oversight — Tesla declined to enter the Model Y into consideration, MotorTrend reports. Even so, reviewers decided to unofficially test …
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is a thirsty boi. But this shouldn’t be a surprise. Ram created a truck with a massive amount of power, so it drinks a lot of gas. But the amount of gas the Ram 1500 TRX drinks is still shocking. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has a terrible fuel economy …
Regardless of your opinion on Elon Musk, you can’t deny that his company makes good cars. The Model 3 has received many awards from critics over the years, including Best Value and Best Styling. The latest refresh promises even more reasons to love the Tesla Model 3. The most exciting thing about the 2021 Tesla …
Last week Tesla was put on notice that it was being watched very carefully by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The NHTSA even said it was poised to help in case of safety risks over Tesla’s latest software update. So, the feds are ready to pull the plug on Tesla over the automation. What’s …
More often than not, Lucid Motors finds itself being compared to Tesla. But is Tesla its main competitor? The CEO of Lucid Motors says no.
If you look into buying a brand-new electric pickup truck, you’ll be met with several options available from various companies. However, they all have one thing in common; none of their pickup trucks have ever made it to production. Despite this, almost all of these EV companies will allow buyers to put down deposits of …
It’s been almost a year since the Tesla Cybertruck graced our screens with its radical angular design and larger than life performance specs. It’s also been just about long enough for most of us to forget the Cybertruck’s glass incident during the reveal. With competitors like the Hummer EV and Rivian R1T due to arrive …
Factory backed motorsports programs are often the offspring of a young automotive manufacturing company. Ferrari and Porche went racing in their early days, as did Mini. Of course, the American manufacturers have done the same on and off through the years. Even Fisker and Rivian have established a racing presence. Interestingly, Tesla doesn’t have a motorsports program. The electric car …
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV had a shocking debut. Once we heard how much the Hummer EV will cost, our jaws dropped. To make matters more surprising, the GMC Hummer EV doesn’t seem to incorporate enough power and features to make the price worth it. The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is overpriced Surprise! The 2022 …
