Geoge Smith 
Tesla’s build quality problems are well known; from panel gaps to crummy interiors to glass roofs that just fly off for no reason, it’s safe to say customers should be on the lookout when they purchase a brand-new Tesla. The Cybertruck has been just as bad as previous models, despite its over $100,000 price tag. … Read more
Tesla shares are down nearly 30% in the year to date, and investors lack the clarity needed to bet on any lasting recovery. The electric vehicle maker is due to provide its first-quarter delivery numbers early next week, and rapidly dropping estimates over the past month suggest a lackluster report. More importantly, tepid demand for … Read more
Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Transit Connect electric is touted by its seller as a “piece of automotive history.” Let’s see if its price sets some sort of historical record. The 2014 BMW 328d wagon we looked at yesterday featured BMW’s brand of AWD, which the company oddly calls xDrive, as standard. However, X … Read more
Our long-term test garage was suddenly devoid of efficiency and practicality after the departures of our all-electric Kia EV6 and hybrid Toyota Sienna. So, we looked for practical, green machinery that’s recently been introduced, and one of our top choices was available: the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid. Not only does it give us something … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, March 29, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. The Hype Behind Tesla Stock Success In 2023 1st Gear: Tesla And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very … Read more
For a moment, it seemed like we were past the worst of the dealer markups. I even found a GR Corolla at MSRP, but it looks like some dealerships are still up to old tricks. One Reddit user recently posted that his local California Hyundai store was selling an Ioniq 5 N for a ridiculous … Read more
It seems like every week another poorly executed feature on the Tesla Cybertruck emerges. Today’s lesson; the Cybertruck’s front trunk or frunk seems to have the potential to seriously injure misplaced fingers. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Finally Arrived A video shared to X (Twitter) shows a Cybertruck’s frunk being put up against the closing mechanisms of … Read more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For drivers with little ones looking for a convertible car seat, we’ve compiled a list of five top user-rated options for consideration. Convertible car seats are designed to be adaptable to growing children. There are … Read more
Michigan State Representative Matt Maddock doesn’t exactly have the best track record of being right. He was wrong about COVID-19 being less deadly than the flu, and he was definitely wrong about the results of the 2020 presidential election. This time around, CNN reports that he was wrong about buses being full of “illegal invaders,” … Read more
Fiat left the United States after selling its last Stradas, 124 Sport Spiders and X1/9s as 1982 models, taking Lancia with it. Malcolm Bricklin continued importing the 124 Sport Spider and X1/9 (with Pininfarina and Bertone badging) for a few more years, but it just wasn’t the same for American fans of the venerable Italian … Read more
