Johnathon Gustin

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Morning News Producer at WWTV-TV (Cadillac, MI)

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Lawsuit Claims Tesla May Be Adding Thousands Of Undriven Miles To Your Odometer

6 days ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

Is your Tesla Cybertruck racking up miles faster than you drive? A California lawsuit alleges the electric vehicle manufacturer uses software algorithms, not actual distance, to calculate odometer readings. The plaintiff argues Tesla might be doing this deliberately to sidestep costly warranty repairs and push vehicles past their coverage limits sooner. Tesla Tesla, Inc.
Lexus Sets The Record Straight On Its 7 Series Rival After Confusing Signals

1 week ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

Did Lexus just accidentally kill off its legendary LS sedan? That is the question after a teaser of the next-gen ES confusingly labeled it a "global flagship model." For decades, that title belonged squarely to the full-size LS, the car that launched the Lexus brand itself. Seeing the mid-size ES being called Lexus' flagship raised some eyebrows and sparked rumors of the LS's demise.
The Rotary-Engined Pickup Truck You've Never Heard Of

1 week ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

In the wild and sometimes weird history of automobiles, few vehicles stand out quite like the Mazda Rotary Engine Pickup, or REPU. Produced for just four model years between 1974 and 1977, this compact truck holds a unique and unchallenged title: the only mass-produced pickup ever powered by a Wankel rotary engine.
This Could Be The Rarest Chevy Muscle Car Of The 1950s

1 week ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

The 1959 Chevrolet Impala cuts a dramatic figure across automotive history. It is a towering monument to the tailfin era, pure American automotive design at its most excessive. Those sweeping lines, the unforgettable "batwing" fenders – they captured the spirit of a nation high on post-war optimism and looking to the skies.
Mazda’s Latest Concept Is Called Something Else, But It’s The MazdaSpeed3 Reincarnation We Need

1 week ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

The Mazda3 has been a reliable recommendation as an affordable, efficient hatchback with some nicer touches as Mazda has made its move upmarket. However, for many enthusiasts, the Mazda3 is missing the optional performance trim that previously rivaled the hot hatches of yore, like the VW Golf GTI or the Ford Focus ST. A new concept that debuted at the Auto Roadshow in Malaysia shows a glimpse of a future "what-if" scenario that many would love to see come to fruition.
This Low-Mile Corvette Z06 Proves Sports Car Bargains Are Still Out There

1 week ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

Even America’s homegrown supercar killer is not immune to the laws of depreciation. A highly optioned 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible with remarkably low mileage recently sold at auction for nearly $31,000 less than its original sticker price, serving as a reality check for the highly acclaimed performance machine. The specific vehicle, a Rapid Blue convertible showing just 538 miles on its odometer, changed hands on the popular auction site Bring a Trailer for $125,000.
Honda Celebrates CR-V's 30th Anniversary In The Most Japanese Way Possible

1 week ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

Honda is marking three decades of its popular CR-V sport utility vehicle not just with cake, but with a unique concept vehicle designed for year-round adventure: the CR-V ‘Dream Pod’. This one-of-a-kind creation transforms the European-spec CR-V e:PHEV plug-in hybrid into a compact, go-anywhere camper inspired by Japanese capsule hotels.
Don't Get Too Excited About Trump's Tariff Pause, The Auto Industry Isn't So Lucky

1 week ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

President Donald Trump’s move to pause the majority of what he calls retaliatory tariffs gives little relief to the auto industry. The pre-existing 25 percent duties on imported vehicles and parts remain in effect, leaving automakers and suppliers dealing with ongoing uncertainty while facing sharply increased prices on goods from China. President Trump announced Wednesday a 90-day suspension and reduction for what he called “reciprocal” tariffs, imposed on approximately 75 nations.
Jeff Bezos' $25k EV Pickup Spotted With Heavy Comanche Vibes

2 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

The first vehicle by the mysterious electric vehicle startup named Slate Auto has surfaced online, and it appears to be an early version of the company's low-cost pickup truck. A photograph posted Wednesday on Reddit by u/discostranger09 shows a small, dark gray, two-seat pickup truck on a flatbed trailer, reportedly being unloaded from a shipping container near Los Angeles.
Only 12 Automakers Have Never Made A Diesel Engine

2 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Johnathon Gustin

Diesel engines have played a significant role in the automotive industry. Rudolf Diesel's invention, aimed at creating a more efficient internal combustion engine, found early uses due to its durability and fuel economy. These engines powered factories, generated electricity, and drove heavy-duty vehicles across land and ships across the sea. The appeal of these benefits later came to cars, particularly in areas where fuel efficiency and low-rev torque were valued.