Matthew Green, Author at 109 Mufflers & Tires

Kia Telluride seatbelt recall exposes a fatal front seat retraction gear assembly design failure

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

A sudden spike in search trends exposes a critical design flaw in the Kia Telluride's seatbelt pretensioner system. Discover how a fragile internal gear compromises…

Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road completely abandons the factory rear sway bar maximizing wheel articulation

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

The mechanical design of the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road sacrifices highway stiffness for ultimate trail performance. By leaving out the factory rear sway bar, this…

LexisNexis telematics data collection requires physically unplugging the factory cellular transmitter module

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

Think opting out of data sharing on your car's touchscreen actually keeps your driving habits private? Think again. Discover why true privacy from data brokers…

Hyundai e-Corner system exposes terrifying tire sidewall stress during lateral crab walk maneuvers

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

Under the glossy marketing of the Hyundai e-Corner system lies a brutal mechanical truth: lateral crab walks are tearing tire sidewalls to pieces.

2027 Silverado SS rendering leaks reveal a drastic aerodynamic chassis drop sacrificing payload capacity

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

Leaked renderings of the 2027 Silverado SS reveal a dramatic aerodynamic chassis drop that prioritizes street performance while sacrificing traditional payload capacity and heavy-duty towing…

NACS adapter overheating risks expose a massive structural flaw in legacy charging port wiring

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

A deep, sensory-driven investigation into how the massive NACS charging infrastructure transition is exposing hidden physical vulnerabilities in legacy electric vehicle charging ports.

Tesla Full Self-Driving cameras physically blind themselves interpreting specific cracked asphalt shadow patterns

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

Discover why a bright, clear afternoon can be the most challenging environment for Tesla's vision-only systems, as high-contrast shadows on cracked asphalt trigger unexpected phantom…

Section 179 EV deduction loopholes allow massive commercial write-offs for heavy electric SUVs

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

Discover how heavy electric SUVs exceeding 6,000 pounds bypass standard depreciation limits under Section 179, allowing business owners to claim massive commercial write-offs before tax…

Chevrolet Blazer EV perfectly mirrors the luxury Cadillac Lyriq suspension geometry for thousands less

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

Discover how the Chevrolet Blazer EV uses the exact same Ultium chassis mounting points and suspension geometry as the luxury Cadillac Lyriq, offering a premium…