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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 15)

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 Dimitar Angelov on July 12, 2024 - 11:49AM
A high-performance Honda Prelude will, likely, happen, and Toyota may be responsible.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 12, 2024 - 10:26AM
The new Model 3 RWD Long Range is out, and this EV is the best EV on the market today for the value you get from it in the U.S. It's $35,000 after the U.S. EV tax credit, making Tesla over delivering on the Model 3.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 12, 2024 - 9:49AM
Jeremy Wright was driving his brand-new Cybertruck at 85 mph on the highway when his truck’s steer-by-wire steering system suddenly failed. The vehicle’s screen started to pulse bright red, and the steering power was almost completely gone.
By John Goreham on July 12, 2024 - 9:07AM
We overview Emporia’s latest EV charger. This one can charge NACS-compatible cars with the Tesla-style charger and has a very nifty trick we have not seen before.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 11, 2024 - 5:20PM
Tesla shares crashed from an intra-day high of $270 to close down 11% at $241 per share. This represents a $105 billion decrease in Tesla’s market cap in a few hours. Interestingly, the stock collapse came after Jim Cramer gave Tesla a stamp of approval.
By John Goreham on July 11, 2024 - 1:10PM
Through the first two quarters of 2024, The Toyota RAV4 is America’s most popular individual model. The Camry is also outpacing the Model 3 by about two to one in deliveries. 
By Bhavik Sreenath on July 11, 2024 - 12:09PM
Porsche discontinues the gas-powered 718 by 2025, sparking debate among enthusiasts. Learn about the reasons behind the decision and the future of the electric 718.
By John Goreham on July 11, 2024 - 11:53AM
The Genesis GV60 manages to rise above its peers in a very competitive field. 
By Tinsae Aregay on July 11, 2024 - 10:56AM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner who got into a minor fender bender was surprised to learn Tesla has charged him $13,304 for the repair. In addition, Tesla kept his truck for three months and 75 items needed to be changed for a minor collision.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 10, 2024 - 10:34AM
Mike Billett was recently let go from his sales leader position at Tesla. However, instead of dwelling on the loss, Mike reinvested all his severance pay into Tesla stock. Now, as Tesla stock climbs 50% in a month, Mike is reaping the rewards.
By John Goreham on July 9, 2024 - 8:37AM
The number of affordable EVs sold in America in 2024 is dramatically lower than in prior years. We break down why this is so, and provide a list of $30K EVs that may - or may not be coming in the near future. 
By Tinsae Aregay on July 9, 2024 - 8:31AM
For the first half of 2024, the Tesla Model Y has become the best-selling EV in China. Tesla achieved this honor by beating out the BYD Seagull, which has a starting price of $9,700. At the same time, Tesla is also increasing Model 3 prices in Europe.
By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2024 - 6:53AM
Which are the best SUVs you can buy now? An updated Consumer Reports ranking says there are ten top models. See why the new Subaru Crosstrek is now second and which model is number one. I'll explore why Crosstrek is leading the pack.
By Dimitar Angelov on July 9, 2024 - 5:06AM
The new Toyota engines are smaller and will be extensively featured even in Lexus models.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 9, 2024 - 3:39AM
There has been a flurry of activity recently surrounding the Tesla Semi. Drone flights over the future Tesla Semi volume production factory show steel structures arriving, and now Elon Musk has added to the Tesla Semi hype with a cryptic message.
By Bhavik Sreenath on July 8, 2024 - 9:55PM
Porsche partners with ChargePoint to supercharge its EV charging network, offering expanded access and a seamless charging experience for Taycan and Macan EV owners.
By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2024 - 10:20AM
Subaru of America will soon have its first American-made electric SUV, a three-row EV. It could be here next year. Here are the new details. Are you ready?
By Tinsae Aregay on July 8, 2024 - 8:58AM
In the past few days, since Elon Musk followed former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick on X, rumors have circulated that Tesla has hired Travis to head up the upcoming robotaxi service. However, Musk says this is “false” and explains why Travis is not needed.
By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2024 - 6:47AM
The next-generation Subaru Impreza is an impressive new compact hatchback. If it's so great, why are Impreza sales dropping every month? I will answer that and more. 
By Mary Conway on July 7, 2024 - 10:41PM
Many marketing joint advertising ventures fizzle but this cross branding could help both companies, especially Jeep.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 7, 2024 - 5:29PM
For the past few months, we’ve had reports of a major Model Y refresh that Tesla is working on under the code name Juniper. Today, in Pasadena, California, we’ve spotted our first refreshed Model Y under heavy cladding.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 7, 2024 - 10:47AM
In the middle of the street & broad daylight, a Tesla Model Y owner in LA became a victim of a carjacking attempt. However, three passersby banned together and stopped the assailant. Here are all the options you’ve as a Tesla owner in a similar situation.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 7, 2024 - 4:01AM
A new video shows a Tesla Cybertruck crashing into a Model 3 in the middle of the street. The Cybertruck owner only picked up his truck from Tesla less than an hour ago and claimed the accident happened because his brakes “stopped responding.”
By Justin Hart on July 5, 2024 - 1:09PM
Kia’s total US sales are down almost 8,000 units for the first half of 2024 but that’s still enough to make it Kia’s second best first half ever. More importantly, Kia’s EV sales are growing fast with 112 percent growth, year-over-year, so far.
By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2024 - 6:32AM
The next-generation 2024 Crosstrek is all and more than expected. Check out its June sales performance and see why it achieved another best-ever record. See what's on the horizon for the hot Crosstrek. 
By Jeremy Johnson on July 4, 2024 - 9:47PM
A Model 3 prototype was spotted on the road without any side mirrors and with some additional cameras. This is likely being used to test for Tesla's new robotaxi vehicle.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 4, 2024 - 10:46AM
It has only been three days since Umar Farooq bought a brand new $100,000 Cybertruck. However, a little rain fell, and he noticed his Cybertruck wheels were completely rusted. Here is how to stop the same thing happening to your Cybertruck.
By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2024 - 6:45AM
It's almost too good to be true that the Subaru Outback is so dominant. It's the top seller for Subaru of America again, and maybe it doesn't need a remodel.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 4, 2024 - 5:40AM
A Tesla driver was recently cruising down I-10 using FSD. The drive was going smoothly when his Tesla came to a screeching halt and suddenly started swerving. He realized his Tesla saved his life before he finished thinking it was phantom braking.
By Denis Flierl on July 3, 2024 - 6:51AM
Subaru of America has demonstrated remarkable resilience, managing to maintain its winning streak with the smallest of sales increases. In this June report, I will delve into the strategies that enabled this achievement.