Matthew Green, Author at 109 Mufflers & Tires

Ford Maverick Tremor inventory oversupply completely destroys artificial local dealership markups

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

The era of artificial dealer markups on the Ford Maverick Tremor is officially collapsing. Discover how a massive surge in inventory and rising dealer holding…

Toyota RAV4 Prime mechanics prove full battery reliance fails severe winter commuting

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

When the mercury plunges below thirty degrees, pure electric vehicles struggle. Discover why the Toyota RAV4 Prime's dual-heart powertrain and unique thermal management make it…

Porsche Cayenne depreciation delivers flagship German engineering below base Honda prices

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

Discover how the steep depreciation of the Porsche Cayenne allows smart buyers to acquire legendary German engineering, premium cabin materials, and incredible road manners for…

Lexus RX 350 base models secretly harbor identical heavy duty transmission coolers

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

Discover how the base Lexus RX 350 secretly shares the exact same heavy-duty transmission cooling hardware as expensive towing packages, saving you thousands at the…

2027 Silverado SS renderings expose a massive frontal aerodynamic drag penalty

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

A physical analysis of the design flaws behind the 2027 Silverado SS renderings, exposing how aggressive styling choices lead to a massive aerodynamic drag penalty.

Motor1 archival data proves early Dodge Vipers lacked safe steering geometry

By Matthew Green / June 13, 2026

Motor1 archival data reveals the early Dodge Viper's terrifying reputation wasn't just due to its massive V10 engine, but a missing steering rack stabilizer that…

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…