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How Up.Fit Transforms Teslas into Police Vehicles

UpFit Converted Tesla Police Vehicle

In a time when electrification is sweeping the automotive industry, Up.Fit—Unplugged Performance’s police vehicle division—is making headlines for its innovative approach to converting Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) into mission-ready law enforcement tools. Their work showcases a radical rethinking of what patrol cars can be: powerful, efficient, high-tech, and, above all, safe. This revolution in Tesla […]

Inside Unplugged Performance’s Tesla Police Car Conversions

Custom Tesla

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain momentum across every sector, Unplugged Performance is leading the charge in a specialized arena: Tesla police vehicle conversions. From their Los Angeles headquarters, the team is redefining what it means to upfit electric patrol cars—delivering rugged, low-maintenance, high-performance EVs that meet the demands of modern law enforcement. This teardown-level look […]

2025 Kia K4 & Carnival: First Impressions and Insights

2025 Kia K4 & Carnival MPV

Kia continues to raise the bar in both design and functionality. And the Munro team recently got a firsthand look at the 2025 Kia K4 and Carnival MPV. This in-depth Kia K4 and Carnival review examines their build quality, onboard technology, and engineering decisions. We reveal both the brand’s growing commitment to precision and forward-thinking […]

Inside the Kia EV9 Battery Teardown: Cooling, Complexity, and Cost-Efficiency

Kia Ev9 Battery Pack

When Munro & Associates dissects an electric vehicle, it’s more than a teardown—it’s a full-scale engineering review. In our latest analysis, the Munro team walks through the inner workings of the Kia EV9’s battery pack. This teardown reveals not only the strengths of Kia’s 800V architecture but also the clever design decisions that balance cost, […]

What Makes the Silverado EV RST So Heavy?

Underneath the Silverado EV RST

Electric trucks are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the automotive landscape. And few are as eye-catching—or as massive—as the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST. But with a curb weight tipping over 8,500 lbs, this vehicle has drawn considerable attention for its sheer mass. In this team Munro teardown, we hoist the Silverado EV for an underbody […]

Cold-Formed Glass: A New Era in Automotive Displays

Corning Automotive Glass Solutions

The evolution of automotive interior design is accelerating, and at its core is a material breakthrough: cold-formed Gorilla Glass. Corning’s innovative approach to shaping and strengthening automotive glass—without the traditional heating process—is revolutionizing both the design and functionality of vehicle displays and exterior glazing. From immersive, curved instrument panels to ultra-clear, durable windshields, Corning’s cold-formed […]

Is the Silverado EV Interior Worth $90,000?

Chevrolet Silverado EV Interior

In this exclusive review from the team at Munro, we dive into the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s interior to assess whether it delivers on its hefty $90,000+ price tag. Known for its expertise in electric vehicle teardown and engineering analysis, Munro takes a practical, detail-oriented look at how the Silverado EV stacks up in comfort, […]

Chevrolet Silverado EV Review: Is It Worth $105K?

Chevrolet Silverado EV

The Chevrolet Silverado EV has finally arrived in customer hands, and Munro team got its first real-world review thanks to a dedicated EV enthusiast who reserved his RST trim model within 10 minutes of GM opening pre-orders. After over 1,500 miles and multi-state trips, is this $105K electric truck delivering value? Let’s break down the […]

Mercedes EQE SUV Underbody & Suspension Teardown

AMG EQE SUV Underbody & Suspension

The Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV sits at the intersection of luxury and performance. A high-end electric SUV, it showcases the best of what Mercedes-Benz offers in their electric vehicle (EV) portfolio. Priced north of $120,000, this model promises more than just refinement. It delivers a unique design approach that we explore in this detailed Mercedes EQE […]

Inside the 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV Interior – A Deep Dive into Fit, Finish, and Flair

Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV Interior

When it comes to luxury EV interior review topics, few vehicles generate as much attention as the 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV. This all-electric performance SUV isn’t just about horsepower and torque—it’s a masterclass in interior engineering, material application, and aesthetic cohesion. In this teardown-style review, we examine what makes the EQE SUV’s cabin so remarkable, […]