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I thought many auto reviewers were like entertainment reporters (my perception could be out of date)-- they usually go on review junkets paid for by the auto ma
by slantyyz 14y ago
I thought many auto reviewers were like entertainment reporters (my perception could be out of date)-- they usually go on review junkets paid for by the auto makers and often don't post reviews that are too negative for fear of not being invited again.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Consumer Reports bought a Tesla for review, and when they announced it, they mentioned all the hoops they jumped through to prevent Tesla from knowing that they bought one.
- notatoad 14y ago>they mentioned all the hoops they jumped through to prevent Tesla from knowing that they bought one. Given Musk's tweet about how they always enable data logging for journalists, i'm wondering why it was so important for CR not to let tesla know they bought one.
- slantyyz 14y agoIf I'm not mistaken, CR buys all the cars they review, unlike most news organizations, who get loaners and/or expenses paid junkets. The most likely reason is that they didn't want Tesla to cherry pick the best unit they had available to ensure a positive review.
- danielweber 14y agoYes, this is more about Consumer Reports than about Tesla. CR cares a lot that they aren't getting any kind of special car. They want the exact same car their customers would get.