Among the reasons that EVangelists tell us we should drive battery-electric vehicles is that they should be more reliable than traditional vehicles. Well, it turns out that they are actually less reliable than hybrids and gas-powered vehicles. Consumer Reports has just completed a study that sheds light on the difference between what EVangelists tell us should be true and what is actually … [Read more...]

Subaru has new models coming in 2024, and there is something new for every type of buyer. Subaru has new SUVs, a new hybrid, and sports cars coming next year. Here is the list. See if you may be interested in one of them. 2025 Subaru Forester  The remodeled sixth-generation 2025 Subaru Forester compact SUV is coming in the spring 2024. I covered the new Forester reveal when it made its … [Read more...]

Subaru is known for its sports cars, and they are getting a reputation as the automaker with a dark side that I wrote about recently. A new study from Insurify Insights reveals the ten car models with the most speeding tickets. Subaru is the automaker with the most models on the list. Subaru now has three models with the most speeding traffic citations.I cover the models with the most speeding … [Read more...]

We knew that Chevrolet was redesigning its popular Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans after GM Chair Mary Barra announced in June that the automaker was spending $500 million to upgrade the Arlington, Texas, plant that builds them. As I reported then, GM said that its most profitable ICE vehicles like full-size SUVs and trucks would be around “for years to come.” The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoes and … [Read more...]

Giga Texas, Swarming With CybertrucksTesla is getting ready to have their Cybertruck delivery event tomorrow. This promises to be the most unique and important delivery event for Tesla in its history. The reason for this is that the Cybertruck is the most unique vehicle Tesla has ever produced. We've seen that the range has been revealed for one of the Cybertruck variants - I think it's the dual … [Read more...]

Tesla Cybertruck UI Leak of Range Using Miles Instead of PercentWe have a picture of the Cybertruck UI, and it shows an actual miles value instead of a percent, and the miles shows at 265 miles. There is also a "bar" that appears to be close to full for the charge, and it looks like this may be close to 90% or more of the charge. If this is true, then whatever this variant is of the Cybertruck … [Read more...]

What is the most reliable Subaru model you can buy? A new survey from Consumer Reports (by subscription) says it's the Subaru Forester compact SUV again. CR released its 10 Most Reliable Cars annual results, and the Forester is a top pick.The Subaru Forester makes the CR list again in models with the best reliability. Here is the top ten list, and I will explain why the Forester is a top … [Read more...]

Luxury Charging Station for Mercedes-BenzIn Sandy Springs, GA (just outside Atlanta), there is a luxury charging station from Mercedez-Benz. Its the first of its kind and this Tesla owner brought her Tesla there to charge it and experience the new charging station. Kim Java brought her CCS charging adapter, which she bought from Tesla. She needs this to charge at this station as they use the CCS … [Read more...]

We’re only hours away from the Cybertruck delivery event and excitement for the truck can not get any higher.At the last minute, we’ve received several leaks showing multiple never-before-seen Cybertruck details. Yesterday, a Tesla manager confirmed that the Cybertruck will have a relatively small 123KWh battery pack. BREAKING: @Tesla Manager Reveals the Cybertruck Has a 123KWh Battery Pack. … [Read more...]

I always get asked which used Forester model year is the best. A new report from Kelly Blue Book reveals what I have been telling used SUV shoppers. The 2019 Subaru Forester is among the best picks for shoppers looking for a lightly used compact SUV. I wrote a recent article from a Consumer Reports (by subscription) study that the 2018 and newer Forester SUVs are a top pick and recommended by … [Read more...]

So far we’ve learned a lot about the Cybertruck’s specs and details. We know that the truck will feature 4-wheel steering, a secondary 8-inch screen for rear passengers, a 48-volt low-voltage architecture, and an 800-volt high-voltage architecture.We know that the truck is bulletproof to a Tommy gun and impenetrable even when shot by a hunting bow and arrow from close range, we know the Cybertruck … [Read more...]

I cover the Subaru Corporation (Gunma, Japan) and the Subaru of Indiana Automotive factory production numbers monthly. It gives customers an idea of which models will be in shorter supply and harder to find. Some models will be more plentiful. It's the same story for Subaru Corporation. The Forester and Crosstrek will remain the hardest to find new Subaru models. The more things change, the … [Read more...]

In the small SUV segment, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo, which I test-drove for Torque News this week for this review, really stands out. It's the blend of sophistication, performance, and value that makes this vehicle stand out among its competitors and in this review, I will attempt to cover all of those aspects.The Mazda CX-30, derived from the Mazda 3 compact car, seamlessly marries athleticism … [Read more...]

General Motors is recalling 60,000 small Buick and Chevrolet crossovers because a software glitch can cause their instrument panels to go blank. The intermittent problem can happen while the vehicles are being driven. The problem primarily affects  2024 Chevrolet Trax models but can also affect some 2024 Buick Encore GX and Envista models. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety … [Read more...]

Declining Battery Costs for Tesla and Other EVsBattery costs (and mineral costs for batteries) for Tesla and other EVs are dropping. For the last three decades, there has been a roughly 97% decline in the price of batteries, according to OurWorldData. In the coming decades, we'll see this trend continue, which will make batteries a cheap and readily available commodity. Just wait until you see … [Read more...]

Tesla Cybertruck Details Revealed Through Tesla App UpdateThe Tesla Cybertruck delivery event is coming soon, and Tesla is doing its best to keep things quiet before then. However, someone has uncovered some new Cybertruck details from the Tesla app that I'm not sure Tesla wanted to reveal just yet. The first thing I saw was that there are standard 18-inch wheels with what look like normal tires … [Read more...]

Data from multiple sources are pointing to increasing average new vehicle prices for hybrids, while electric vehicles are now selling at 20% lower average prices than a year ago. Interestingly, the reasons for the increase in hybrid prices and decrease in electric vehicle prices are not the same, although all of the evidence points towards hybrids seeing an increase in popularity among both buyers … [Read more...]

First off, IMHO, one of the worst places to buy a used car of any make or model are those advertised on Facebook Marketplace. Please note, however, that this is regarding non-dealership transactions between a seller with a single car to unload and a shopper looking for a good deal. Used car dealerships sometimes use Facebook Marketplace---which can be a can of worms of its own, and one we will not … [Read more...]

As is common knowledge, in 2022, Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion and took the company private. Musk, in addition to his role as CEO and Chief Product Designer at Tesla and CEO and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at SpaceX, also took on a new role as CEO, CTO, and Executive Chair at Twitter.Earlier this year, Musk relinquished some of the responsibilities he took on at Twitter by hiring … [Read more...]

Which brands make the safest vehicles? U.S. News Autos looked at each automaker's average U.S. News safety score across its entire model range to answer that question. They've excluded brands with only two models or only two models with U.S. News safety scores because those automakers have limited information.I have covered why Safety technology is a core value for Subaru vehicles, but they only … [Read more...]