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 survival in the EV paradigm shift: legacy OEMs (Original […]
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 […]
Tesla Giga-Berlin Review: Insights from Munro Experts
Tesla’s Giga-Berlin factory is poised to reshape the EV landscape in Europe—and Sandy Munro and the team are here to break it all down. In their latest review, the Munro & Associates team dives deep into Giga-Berlin’s innovations, revealing why Tesla continues to outpace legacy automakers. Their teardown insights shed light on manufacturing strategies, engineering […]
Ford Mach-E Teardown Review with Chief Engineer Donna Dickson
In an industry-first move, Munro Live welcomed Ford’s Chief Engineer Donna Dickson for a candid, on-camera teardown review of the Ford Mach-E. The 39-minute discussion offered rare insights into Ford’s electric SUV platform—from customer-first design choices and lean manufacturing decisions to lessons learned from rivals like Tesla. For EV enthusiasts, engineers, and automotive strategists, this […]
Mach-E Front Motor Teardown: Sandy Praises Ingenious Design
At Munro & Associates, Sandy Munro has earned a reputation for his no-nonsense engineering reviews. His teardowns spotlight critical insights into automotive design, cost optimization, and manufacturing efficiency. In a surprising turn, the latest teardown of the Ford Mach-E’s front motor system left Sandy genuinely impressed — a rare feat. Here’s why. First Impressions: A […]
Ford Mach-E Rear Motor Teardown: Design Critique and Cost Opportunities
At Munro & Associates, we recently conducted a detailed teardown of the Ford Mach-E’s rear motor, inverter, and transmission assembly. Our objective? Understand how Ford’s design stacks up against competitors like Tesla and Volkswagen—and where it may be adding unnecessary complexity, weight, or cost. While the Mach-E’s system shows a few thoughtful touches, our analysis […]