Wade Malone

Wade Malone is an experienced automotive journalist who focuses on the latest news and trends in the electric vehicle industry. He covers a wide range of topics including new vehicle releases, recalls, ownership experiences, and aftermarket modifications. Wade has a critical stance towards Tesla and its products, often highlighting issues with their promises and quality. His work is characterized by detailed summaries of the articles he reports on as well as his personal insights into the industry.

Biography:  https://insideevs.com/info/team/wade-malone/

76%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

78%

Examples:

  • The author also highlights the unkept promises on range, features, accessories and pricing from Tesla over time.
  • The author appears to have a critical stance towards Tesla and its Cybertruck, as evidenced by phrases such as 'selling a stupid Tesla Cybertruck' and referring to the Foundation Series etching as an 'extra $20,000 in debt'.
  • There is a mention of Elon Musk being targeted with profanity which could be seen as a personal attack.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not seem to have any personal or financial ties to the companies or topics they cover.
  • There is no evidence of any conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Cox Automotive reported about 3000 units of Tesla Cybertruck were sold in May 2023 contributing to a 3.1% EV transaction price increase. However, it also states that Tesla accounts for 51.3% of all EVs sold in the US.
  • Tesla failed to meet originally announced price and specs for the Cybertruck, including range extender, off-road light bar, home power system and replacement wheel covers.
  • The article points out that the production model of the Cybertruck does not come close to the initial reveal.
  • Tyler criticized the truck's sharp edges, dinky control arms and rigid mud flaps.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that production model doesn't come close to the initial reveal.
  • The author uses phrases like 'stupid Tesla Cybertruck' which could be seen as demeaning and misleading.

Recent Articles

Tesla's Cybertruck: Record-Breaking Sales and Controversial Reception

Tesla's Cybertruck: Record-Breaking Sales and Controversial Reception

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Tesla's Cybertruck saw record-breaking sales in May, with an average price of over $108,000 and a 3.1% increase in Tesla's overall prices. The electric truck market is gaining popularity, with competition from Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T. Despite some criticisms on range, features, and pricing from early buyers like Tyler Hoover, demand for the Cybertruck remains high.