Automotive News (Page 299)

The new Honda Civic matches the more expensive Tesla Model 3's Top Safety Pick + rating, but a close look reveals some areas where the Civic scores higher.

What is going on with the 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback, and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek? See why two models are delayed, and one is thriving.

What are the best SUVs you can buy under $40,000? The 2022 Subaru Outback now scores the second-best model. Check out the full details here.

The Model 3 has a ground clearance that is currently too low for India. This is expected to delay the launch of the car in the country.

We have news that Samsung is in talks with Tesla on a next generation driving chip. Why does this matter? What will this chip do? How will it be better than what Tesla has now?

General Motors is building an all-electric future with its Ultium battery technology, but we didn't hear much about the electric motors powering it. The company has addressed that by unveiling three different electric motors that will not only be mated to these batteries, but will also power GM into the future.

For decades, the few electric vehicles that were on the road were powered by lead-acid batteries. The latest models, with their lighter weight and longer range, use lithium-ion batteries, just like most laptops and cell phones. In either case, the batteries that power electric cars can be recycled. The idea of recycling used-up electric-car batteries makes sense because using recycled material in battery production is far cheaper and less environmentally damaging than mining new material.

A new Subaru Outback with level-2 autonomous technology is coming. See what the latest artificial intelligence technology is capable of and when it's coming.

Ever wonder what kind of rules govern Tesla employees and how the business is run? Here’s your chance for a peek at how Musk runs Tesla and what it means to his employees.

The 2022 Subaru Forester and Subaru Crosstrek production restarted today after a twelve-day shutdown. When will the new models arrive in the U.S.?

Here is one example of misfeasance and two examples of malfeasance to learn from as a reminder that you should always seek a second opinion before---and sometimes even afterward---when having your car serviced or repaired. Plus, instruction on how to check for a head gasket leak and how to properly add new coolant to a vehicle to avoid a blown head gasket.

Tesla has currently released the company's latest vector-space birds-eye view visualization to FSD Beta testers. However, Elon Musk now says the mind of the car visualization will be released to all Tesla vehicles, including ones in Europe, next month.

Ford's strong commitment to the EV market is unquestioned, but while models like the Mustang Mach-E and the 2022 F-150 Lightning are doing a good job of making consumers aware of the technology, the company is also beefing up its supply network with Ford revealing that it's investing $50 million into the upstart battery recycling firm Redwood Materials

Ford is increasing the off-road capability of its flagship SUV the Expedition. Indeed, the automaker has added new options and has evolved its new Timberline model.

Ford plans updates and changes to its flagship full-sized SUV model for 2022. The automaker is adding to its offroad capability.

The 2022 Subaru Forester arrives next month, but it's missing a key feature that customers want. Why do seven mainstream car brands offer a head-up display but not Subaru?

If you are a Toyota Hybrid car owner or looking to buy a used Toyota Hybrid, the chances are good that you will eventually have to deal with a common engine problem that costs approximately $5,000 to repair. However, here is an easy alternative solution that costs about $35 recommended by some mechanics. Plus, discover whether Toyota Hybrid repair and maintenance is beyond the shadetree mechanic’s paygrade.

The new J.D. Power IQS Japan study is out, and the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek wins the best SUV award. See why it's now the top model.

Tesla just released an over the air update that will now allow the autopilot software to recognize emergency vehicles. This will mean a Tesla will stop for police cars and ambulances, and probably a variety of other emergency vehicles.

We just saw a Tweet from Elon Musk stating that Tesla might offer the FSD visualization to all FSD purchasers before the beta ends. This would allow those who have FSD to get the minds eye of the car visualization. Let's see what the implications of this are.

Toyota has still not revealed key 2022 Tundra details yet. Find out what we still need to know.

A potentially significant new player has emerged in the Semi-trailer truck arena, which could prove to be significant competition for the Tesla Semi. The company Futuricum (www.futuricum.com) has just presented in society a new Semi Truck that, in fact, has just broken a Guiness record in "Greatest distance by electric rigid truck, single charge".

After a string of poor marketing decisions by Tesla and glamorous criticism thrown toward the Tesla Giga factory in Shanghai, illustriously reported by Chinese company PingWest, we can finally hear some good news from the far east.

The idea of combining commuter convenience and sports car enjoyment has always been fascinating. Many tried, few did it as well as BMW with their M3. Every single model from 1986 had been well-received by the motoring public. The new G80, released in 2020, was the biggest, heaviest, but at the same time fastest. It even had better fuel consumption than the previous F80 M3. Now, while driving dynamics are subjective, engine performance is not. And these facts point to a superb powerplant within.

Here’s an informative video about a 1986 Toyota 4Runner walk-around inspection that is an instructive demonstration on how to give a used vehicle a good once-over before buying and/or beginning repairs.

The 2023 Subaru Outback will come with a refresh, but what new upgrades will that include? Check them out here.

Here’s an informative video about a common Toyota repair that involves a famous non-OEM parts supplier and the problems that came with the repair and what this means for car owners needing repairs done.

It's not a surprise the Subaru WRX and Subaru WRX STI performance sedans keep the title for car models with the most speeding tickets for 2021. But Subaru has two other models that make the top-10 list. Can you guess which ones?