Matthew Green, Author at 109 Mufflers & Tires

Newest electric cars reveal a severe cabin heating flaw draining winter battery capacity

By Matthew Green / June 4, 2026

Discover why the newest electric cars lose substantial range in freezing temperatures due to basic cabin heating design compromises, and learn how to preserve your…

Wisconsin Department of Transportation search spikes expose a confusing new vehicle registration loophole

By Matthew Green / June 4, 2026

A sudden search spike for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has exposed an unannounced registration fee exemption for hybrid vehicles hidden deep within the state's…

Ford Bronco Heritage Edition debuts trigger an immediate dealer inventory shortage nationwide

By Matthew Green / June 4, 2026

An unexpected manufacturing bottleneck on the iconic Oxford White roof has triggered a nationwide shortage of the Ford Bronco Heritage Edition, prompting regional dealerships to…

Ford stock plunges as a sudden Bronco recall triggers a massive supply chain shift

By Matthew Green / June 4, 2026

A sudden Bronco steering recall triggers a massive supply chain shift, sending Ford stock plunging as Wall Street analysts slash delivery forecasts over a critical…

Kawasaki hybrid motorcycle demand completely wipes out remaining dealer allocations overnight

By Matthew Green / June 4, 2026

Kawasaki's revolutionary hybrid motorcycle has sparked an unprecedented inventory collapse across US dealerships, driven by a critical global supply chain bottleneck on its proprietary 48-volt…

Mazda Skyactiv engines expose a hidden 10-year maintenance advantage over turbocharged rivals

By Matthew Green / June 4, 2026

Discover why Mazda's naturally aspirated Skyactiv engines hold a massive 10-year reliability advantage over turbocharged rivals, saving you from costly carbon cleanup bills.

Chevy Corvette E-Ray track testing exposes severe front motor thermal throttling understeer

By Matthew Green / June 4, 2026

Track testing reveals a hidden thermal limitation in the Chevy Corvette E-Ray, where front motor heat-soak disables torque vectoring and induces sudden understeer.

Kia Telluride 40,000-mile endurance testing reveals a catastrophic rear suspension failure rate

By Matthew Green / June 4, 2026

As hundreds of thousands of early Kia Tellurides cross the 40,000-mile mark, real-world endurance reveals a hidden vulnerability in the premium self-leveling rear suspension system…

2026 Honda Passport testing exposes a severe suspension limitation on moderate trails

By Matthew Green / June 4, 2026

The completely redesigned 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport looks like a rugged off-grid champion, but real-world testing reveals a severe suspension travel limitation. Learn why standard…