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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 2)

Electric Vehicle News and Reviews

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way in a short time. Barely a decade has passed since the ambitious Silicon Valley startup Tesla Motors introduced the world to an electric car capable of traveling more than 300 miles on a single charge. Since then, Elon Musk and Tesla have convinced many dubious onlookers that electric vehicles are not only here to stay, but that they can become the future of transportation.

Other automakers have joined the EV movement at very different rates. The Nissan Leaf, for example, debuted in 2010 and went on to become the best-selling all-electric vehicle in the world for a time. Competition from the BMW i3 followed, as well as the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt and its all-electric successor the Chevy Bolt EV, but only the Tesla Model 3 has been able to steal the Leaf's crown. Heading into a new decade, electric vehicles are set to go from strength-to-strength, with new models like the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV competing in the entry-level category and the Audi e-Tron, Porsche Taycan, or Jaguar I-PACE vying with Tesla at the top end of the market.

With entire classes of vehicle still lacking an electric version, such as pick-up trucks and affordable SUVs, there's huge potential for expansion and growth in the EV marketplace. For now, Tesla is still blazing the trail, but legacy manufacturers are lining up to electrify their fleets and promising startups like Rivian and Byton are waiting in the wings with exciting new electric vehicles.

The future is bright for EVs and you can keep up to date with all the latest stories right here on Torque News.

By Rob Enderle on November 7, 2024 - 8:46PM
Chinese EVs are dropping in price in Australia by significant amounts showcasing China’s materials and manufacturing advantages. If these advantages aren’t mitigated China is likely to own this market by 2035 when EVs are expected to be the market.
By Rob Enderle on November 7, 2024 - 8:13PM
EV charging in cities is problematic due to the lack of chargers even though EVs, due to their slow and stop and go efficiency advantages would lead you to otherwise favor this kind of car. Detroit is putting chargers on streetlamps for a solution.
By Rob Enderle on November 7, 2024 - 7:38PM
MG takes the top sales spot in Australia from the Model Y. Tesla is evolving to become just another car company, and other car brands, like MG, are moving into the vacuum that this creates.
By John Goreham on November 7, 2024 - 1:23PM
Vehicles with both a plug and a spare are hard to find. Here’s a list of the ones we’ve uncovered you can buy in the U.S. market.
By Armen Hareyan on November 6, 2024 - 8:55PM
I don't think Trump will curtail EV sales. Elon Musk is his friend and that's good for both Tesla and other electric vehicles. However, I fear that they won’t really support EVs and US car manufacturers will fall behind even further.
By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2024 - 9:23AM
There's new information on the next-generation 2026 Subaru Outback. The remodeled Outback has been spotted testing in Michigan, and here are the new details.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 6, 2024 - 8:42AM
Elon Musk has been handsomely rewarded for his strong support of Donald Trump after the latter spectacularly won the 2024 presidential election. Following Trump’s victory, Tesla’s stock rose 15%, increasing Musk’s personal wealth by $25 billion.
By John Goreham on November 6, 2024 - 7:55AM
We highlight the plusses of the 2025 Nissan Leaf battery-electric vehicle when used in a very important role.
By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2024 - 7:29AM
The next-generation Forester was supposed to be Subaru's flagship model, but its sales tell a different story. Why isn't the all-new Forester selling better? Are there production issues, or is something else at play?
By Timothy Boyer on November 5, 2024 - 6:23PM
Find out why even a minor body repair on a Cybertruck can cost you a significant amount of money for the repair estimates your insurance provider will request, let alone the cost of the repairs afterward.
By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2024 - 11:25AM
Ford's CEO Jim Farley says he doesn't want to give up his Chinese EV. Does he love it more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bronco SUV, or F-150 pickup? Find out what he said and why he won't give up his Chinese EV. 
By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2024 - 8:58AM
Last year, the Subaru Outback was the top-selling carline for Subaru of America. Now, the popular midsize is being overtaken by the smaller Crosstrek. The Outback still holds one thing over the Forester. 
By Dimitar Angelov on November 5, 2024 - 7:15AM
In case you needed more proof that Toyota is reviving the FJ Cruiser, here it is.
By Jeremy Johnson on November 4, 2024 - 10:27PM
A user asked about Tesla Supercharging in the Tesla Cybertruck group on Facebook, creating a huge discussion, with over 78 people commenting. Here's what everyone had to say.
By Jeremy Johnson on November 4, 2024 - 8:48PM
I switched auto insurance providers today, away from Tesla Insurance to Progressive. It wasn't an easy choice, and I wanted Tesla Insurance to work, but there was just too much wrong with it for me.
By Timothy Boyer on November 4, 2024 - 6:09PM
Should politics affect whether or not to buy a particular vehicle? Asks one car shopper on the fence about whether or not to buy a Cybertruck. This writer found the publics’ answers surprisingly refreshing.
By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2024 - 10:20AM
Fisker Inc, the maker of the Ocean electric vehicle, hired a North Korean spy who funneled millions of dollars to North Korea's ballistic missile program. Here are the chilling details.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 4, 2024 - 9:31AM
Following in GEICO’s footsteps, more insurance companies are dropping Cybertruck policies. One such individual who lost his Cybertruck coverage says his insurer cited the "high cost of replacing Cybertruck parts" as the main reason.
By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2024 - 7:18AM
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is good now and getting better. The Crosstrek appears to be unbeatable. What happened in October sent it soaring even higher, and what's next for the hot subcompact SUV could launch it into greatness. 
By Mary Conway on November 3, 2024 - 9:46PM
Mopar has created a 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod Concept that is powered by a Mopar e-Crate powertrain concept. If they build the e-Crate concept, it could change car collecting forever.
By John Goreham on November 3, 2024 - 5:02PM
We have a chance to try out Mazda’s top trim of the new plug-in hybrid-electric CX-70 SUV. Does it have the Zoom Zoom vibe?
By Timothy Boyer on November 3, 2024 - 12:09PM
Many online forums answer the titled question with the oft-repeated advice, "Check your state's Lemon Law." In the Real World, however, here is the best short answer for what you can expect it to take.
By Armen Hareyan on November 2, 2024 - 10:08PM
Toyota's transition to electric vehicles may not be a choice as not every transition is a choice.
By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2024 - 10:44AM
A new report from iSeeCars reveals that Toyota has the highest percentage of long-term owners at the brand level and is ranked number one as the most-loved now. Which are the most-loved Toyota models? Why is the Toyota RAV4 ranked so low?
By Tinsae Aregay on November 2, 2024 - 10:41AM
The wait time to buy a Cybertruck has shrunk from months to weeks to days. It now takes Tesla less than 10 days to build and deliver a brand new $79,990 Cybertruck. This raises concerns that Tesla might soon run out of Cybertruck buyers.
By Rob Enderle on November 1, 2024 - 6:28PM
While the Aptera may be the closest thing we now have to the EV of the future, it isn’t yet the ideal EV for the present except for some unique use cases that could be strong enough, if the company focuses, to carry the company through to that future.
By Rob Enderle on November 1, 2024 - 3:23PM
The amount of EV misinformation is increasing, and EVs are having growing pains, but the market remains relatively strong. For most countries, the full pivot to EVs is around a decade out.
By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2024 - 10:59AM
Ford Motor Co. is paying its U.S. dealers to take F-150 Lightning pickups from its new EV distribution centers. Find out how much they receive in incentives and what it means for new truck shoppers now.
By Jeremy Johnson on November 1, 2024 - 1:32AM
Ark Invest is fired up for Tesla's autonomous future. Tesla's plan reveal substantial growth and technological evolution ahead.
By Jeremy Johnson on November 1, 2024 - 12:49AM
Tesla is going to experience two monumental growth waves in 2025 and 2026, greatly increasing the value of the business.