Rivian R1T vs 3 ICE Trucks: Expert Towing & Handling Comparison
The team at Munro & Associates hit the road to compare the Rivian R1T with three popular internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks—putting them all through a real-world towing and handling test on Michigan roads. The goal: assess how a modern electric truck stacks up against traditional gas and diesel-powered pickups in terms of power, control, […]
Mercedes EQS 580 Review: A Luxury EV Flagship Packed with Innovation
Munro & Associates recently got hands-on with a review of the Mercedes EQS 580, and our first impressions are clear: this vehicle isn’t just about flash—it’s about thoughtful design and next-level execution. At over $150,000, the EQS 580 may be out of reach for most, but it’s an important engineering milestone for Mercedes-Benz as it […]
Inside Tesla’s Model S Plaid Powertrain: A Deep-Dive Motor Teardown
When it comes to pushing boundaries in EV engineering, few vehicles excite like the Tesla Model S Plaid. Munro & Associates recently conducted a detailed teardown of the Plaid’s dual motor assembly, offering a treasure trove of insights into Tesla’s forward-thinking design, cost-saving reuse strategy, and standout performance elements. This breakdown is a must-read for […]
Rivian R1T Deep Dive with RJ Scaringe and Sandy Munro
Electric vehicles continue to reshape automotive engineering. And few conversations capture this evolution better than the one between Munro & Associates’ Sandy Munro and Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. In a detailed session they explored the Rivian R1T’s design, performance, and hidden innovations. This teardown discussion offers critical insights for anyone eager to understand how Rivian […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Battery Teardown: Engineering Mastery
Tesla’s relentless drive for improvement is once again on full display in the teardown of the Model S Plaid’s battery pack. Recently, we took a deep dive into Tesla’s latest engineering masterpiece. And in doing so, we uncovered the groundbreaking innovations driving one of the most powerful electric vehicles on the road today. Through detailed […]
2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Sandy Munro’s First Impressions
As electric vehicles continue their rapid rise, Hyundai has stepped into the spotlight with its latest creation—the 2022 IONIQ 5. Sandy Munro and Corey Steuben recently took an in-depth first look at this all-electric crossover, offering valuable teardown-style insights into its styling, performance, build quality, and engineering decisions. While the review wasn’t a full teardown […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Road Trip: Sandy Drives & Meet-Up
On day three of the Munro Live Tesla Model S Plaid road trip, the team continued their journey toward Maryland—and Sandy Munro finally took the wheel. With over a thousand miles already traveled, the episode dives deep into hands-on driving impressions, new insights into Tesla’s user interface, Autopilot quirks, and an unexpectedly huge fan turnout […]
Tesla Model S Plaid First Drive Impressions: A Performance Benchmark
The Tesla Model S Plaid has long been billed as the pinnacle of electric sedan performance—and from the moment Sandy Munro and John McElroy got behind the wheel, it delivered. In this first drive review, Munro & Associates share their real-world first impressions of the Model S Plaid, exploring everything from thrilling acceleration to build […]
Who Will Survive the EV Shift? A Strategic Teardown of the Auto Industry’s Future
In a no-holds-barred session with the team at Munro & Associates, Sandy Munro offers a candid, sharp, and sometimes humorous assessment of the future of the automotive industry. Drawing from six decades of experience, he unpacks the tectonic shifts underway and paints a stark picture about surviving the paradigm shift: legacy OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) […]
Design Smarter, Build Leaner: A Lean Design Engineering Strategy
In this continuation of Sandy Munro’s teardown talk, the emphasis shifts from parts and tools to philosophy and impact. Lean design engineering strategy lies at the heart of this discussion, exemplifying how product simplification and manufacturing efficiency are directly tied to survival in today’s hyper-competitive EV and automotive landscape. Munro’s teardown narratives not only highlight […]