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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 17)

New Vehicle Reviews

This section will review cars, trucks, products and books related to the auto industry.

By Jeff Teague on September 10, 2022 - 7:35PM
Here is when you can start seeing 2023 Toyota Sequoia. Is it what you expected?
By Nicolas Caballero on September 10, 2022 - 6:46PM
Tesla workshops are in the middle of a changing process to become a top technical service, one that basically uses F-1 techniques; that's the way Elon Musk wants it to happen, and for that purpose he is introducing changes that may force the service workshops to eventually pay the customers back.
By Nicolas Caballero on September 9, 2022 - 6:05PM
Euro NCAP has just published the safety test results of several new models, most notably the Tesla Model Y, with its - almost perfect - 5 stars: 97% for adult occupant (driver) protection and 98% for automatic safety assistance systems.
By Nicolas Caballero on September 8, 2022 - 8:31PM
Elon Musk stated that Tesla plans to have 10 to 12 Gigafactories around the world, and that their production will be reaching 20 million EV units in 2030. How would this be possible?
By Nicolas Caballero on September 7, 2022 - 7:52PM
SolarBotanic presents its new "solar trees" to obtain solar photovoltaic energy; something that would be perfect to combine or integrate with Tesla Superchargers. These solar trees can be used as charging points for electric cars but also for energy supply at home; again, a good combination with Tesla Powerwall units. The arrival is scheduled for 2023.
By Nicolas Caballero on September 6, 2022 - 4:21PM
Tesla has reached astonishing EV production numbers thanks to its excellent human resources, cutting edge technologies and innovative production techniques, among many other things. In that sense, 3D audiovisual specialist "Red Side" created two very illustrative videos that can give a clear idea of what those figures mean.
By Jeff Teague on September 6, 2022 - 7:02AM
2023 Toyota GR Corolla released. Find out how much you will be paying.
By Nicolas Caballero on September 5, 2022 - 9:23PM
Tesla carried out very strong durability tests on its 3 most famous EV models on the Dubai desert, where temperatures were well above 122ºF on average.
By Jeff Teague on September 4, 2022 - 8:02AM
All-new 2023 Toyota GR86 – learn all about the new special edition.
By Nicolas Caballero on September 3, 2022 - 3:01PM
In a report published a few days ago, Tesla revealed its intention to start manufacturing batteries at the original Fremont-California plant.
By Armen Hareyan on September 1, 2022 - 8:23PM
Last week Torque News test-drove the 2022 Hyundai Kona N and as I am reviewing the vehicle in this article I want to start by pointing that Hyundai proves that it can develop electric vehicles and produce performance cars simultaneously.
By Timothy Boyer on September 1, 2022 - 1:13AM
Looking for reliability in a new car that will take you up to 300,000 miles or longer---if properly maintained? Here is one car expert’s picks that he recommends of which makes and models you should be paying attention to.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 31, 2022 - 4:55PM
The Tesla Semi electric truck keeps very few secrets as of today; however, the electric vehicle company itself has published new images of the Semi on its official website.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 30, 2022 - 5:12PM
Tesla's FSD package is in the top ranks for autonomous performance; however, Elon Musk wants to go further and hopes to launch the first truly autonomous electric vehicles later this year.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 29, 2022 - 4:37PM
After undergoing a small renovation just a few weeks ago, the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandeburg has doubled its output in just a few days: 2,000 units a week that bring the plant closer to its production target.
By Jeff Teague on August 28, 2022 - 4:09PM
2023 Toyota Crown is sleek, sporty, and luxury all in one. But will people want it?
By Nicolas Caballero on August 27, 2022 - 7:37PM
Tesla is positioned as the premium vehicle brand that has the most loyalty from its customers worldwide; but what could be the reason for this decline in more classic, legacy car companies? Different studies help analyze the situation.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 26, 2022 - 7:35PM
The satellite connection capacity is not exclusively focused on mobile devices, but also on cars. Tesla will deploy worldwide coverage for its vehicles thanks to the Starlink network.
By Jeff Teague on August 26, 2022 - 1:24PM
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid release date. MPG plus versatility. Cannot wait.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 25, 2022 - 7:12PM
Although Tesla's driver assistance package is not a fully autonomous driving system yet - as per official technical specifications - its effectiveness is widely proven. A Tesla software executive assures that it basically avoids 40 accidents a day.
By Armen Hareyan on August 24, 2022 - 11:29PM
Let's start this review of the 2022 BMW 230i Coupe by explaining where this vehicle falls on BMW's lineup. The 230i Coupe fills the gap between the 220i, equipped with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 184 hp and the M240i xDrive which receives the 3.0 in-line 6-cylinder with 374 hp.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 24, 2022 - 5:27PM
Tesla launched a new software update for its electric cars that includes a series of functions that will greatly improve the driving experience thanks to the synchronization of driving profiles in the cloud.
By Timothy Boyer on August 24, 2022 - 10:34AM
Honda has recently updated and redesigned the 2023 models of the Honda CR-V and Honda HR-V, but which of these two crossovers is the better buy? Find out now with this informative review from a professional car consultant.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 23, 2022 - 4:56PM
Although the production of Giga Texas is currently not very large as compared to the numbers of Fremont or Giga Shanghai factories, the role of Giga Texas in Austin will actually be very relevant in the future of Tesla. And for a factory to produce a lot, it is convenient to have the main suppliers close: a very valuable lesson learned in recent years in the automobile industry.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 22, 2022 - 11:37AM
Tesla plans to start mass production of its electric truck, the Tesla Semi, later this year. The company has just updated its website with new images and by adding some important data on the truck.
By Jeff Teague on August 21, 2022 - 4:07PM
See the big changes coming for 2023 Toyota Venza. And when you can get one.
By Jeff Teague on August 20, 2022 - 8:16AM
2023 Toyota Camry TRD has a new look. Be the first to see it.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 19, 2022 - 3:32PM
One of Tesla's keys to improving its driving assistance systems - and developing future fully autonomous proposals, FSD - is to have enough computing power to process the huge amount of data that comes from 3 million cars on the streets, as of August 2022. To meet this challenge, Tesla unveiled last year one of the world's most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers; now, after a GPU upgrade, it's even much more powerful.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 18, 2022 - 7:49PM
Elon Musk had previously confirmed that the Cybertruck will ship with easily removable side-view mirrors. Since then, there has been debate on whether the vehicle can legally be driven without side-view mirrors. However, today Musk has confirmed that a Cybertruck without side-view mirrors can legally be driven on US roads. Musk also says it will improve the range by 5%.
By Nicolas Caballero on August 18, 2022 - 5:29PM
The Australian market is relatively small, but important. Tesla has taken its time on the delivery of the Model Y crossover to these oceanic territories, but the first deliveries have already been made, both in Australia and New Zealand. In these countries you drive on the left with the steering wheel on the right, which is always an additional complication.