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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 12)

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By Nicolas Caballero on May 18, 2023 - 12:59PM
Tesla Roadster, the company's super sports car, is still in the plans, but the Austin team as of right now is not yet decided to launch it on the market, although the on-line reservation page remains active.
By John Goreham on May 18, 2023 - 10:53AM
We kick off a long-term test of Goodyear’s new Cooper ProControl all-season tires using a popular Acura sports sedan as the test vehicle. Here are our first impressions.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 17, 2023 - 9:38PM
Elon Musk admitted that he will intensify his interest and his commitment to Europe, after the meeting held in France with its president, Emmanuel Macron; the Tesla CEO gave important clues about his future intentions in that country.
By Justin Hart on May 17, 2023 - 10:56AM
Honda unveiled its brand new CR-V plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV last week at a media event held at their European R&D Center in Germany. Given that Honda currently lacks any plug-in vehicle selection in the US market, this news may raise the hopes of those who are anxious for Honda to bring plug-in vehicles back to the US. Let’s take a look at early specs.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 16, 2023 - 3:16PM
US company Terabase Energy uses this automated system to install solar panels in large electricity production parks. This is something similar to what Tesla is doing at the Gigafactories in terms of automation and use of robots, and could very possibly benefit Tesla Solar panel and shingles production.
By John Goreham on May 15, 2023 - 1:46PM
The new 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a fantastic electric sedan and proof that the idea of one platform with many body styles works great for electric vehicle manufacturers.
By John Goreham on May 15, 2023 - 10:53AM
In the first update of our long-term test of the Falken ZIEX CT60 A/S, we detail how the tire handles wet rods and report fuel economy changes and noise differences.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 12, 2023 - 1:40PM
Elon Musk's promises regarding Tesla cells 4680 basically put one of his longest associates in a bind. Panasonic once again delays the mass production of the super battery.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 11, 2023 - 9:28PM
Elon Musk announced on Twitter today that he has hired a new CEO for SpaceX and Twitter. The new CEO, who Musk has not yet named, will start in about six weeks. Musk will transition to being executive chair and chief technology officer (CTO) of Tesla, overseeing product, software, and systems operations.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 10, 2023 - 6:01PM
Perovskite solar cells are presented as an interesting alternative to traditional silicon solar cells due to their high energy efficiency and low cost; despite this, one of the main challenges for its development is long-term stability.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 8, 2023 - 6:39PM
Chinese brand BYD will continue to expand the variants of its Ocean Series models, and according to information leaked by its dealer network in China, there will be a variant intended to act as an entry-level to the Seal model, in order to compete against the Tesla Model 3.
By John Goreham on May 8, 2023 - 1:47PM
We test the new 2023 Honda CR-V’s top trim and find ourselves amazed by the new industry leader.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 6, 2023 - 11:48AM
According to sources close to the company, the Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin is assembling the first units of a Model Y entry-level type with rear-wheel drive and LFP battery.

By Nicolas Caballero on May 4, 2023 - 2:07PM
As of today, Tesla is undoubtedly the undisputed leader in the electric car market. Despite the rise of rivals such as BYD, the firm led by Elon Musk continues to be the largest manufacturer of BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) worldwide, thanks mainly to the success that the Model Y is achieving in the main international markets (China, the US and Europe).
By Nicolas Caballero on May 3, 2023 - 12:43PM
The reopening of orders sparked wild speculation about the Cybertruck imminent launch, as the electric pick-up has already accumulated more than a million reservations, after all these years waiting.
By Nicolas Caballero on May 2, 2023 - 8:05PM
Within the last three months, Tesla has already cut the prices of its models twice; an aggressive policy that has shaken the entire EV market and that also has repercussions on the second-hand market. Curiously, this is a strategy that is favoring them a lot, managing to be at the top of the sales of used electric cars.
By John Goreham on May 1, 2023 - 10:45AM
If you are looking for an ideal sports coupe and have a budget under $35K, the 2023 Toyota GR86 is the answer.
By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2023 - 12:30AM
Pure sports cars, like the 2023 Nissan Z, are becoming increasingly rare on the market. We can blame the constantly rising insurance premiums, the purchase price too, but also the buying habits of a new generation of customers. And yet, the new generation of the Z is not that expensive. This week I am reviewing the 2023 Nissan Z Performance A/T for Torque News readers.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 24, 2023 - 5:13PM
One of the best features Tesla has created so far to eliminate range anxiety is a software update quietly included on the Tesla mobile app. The route planner arrives with version 4.20.69.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 24, 2023 - 6:42AM
Over the weekend, Joe Rogan revealed that he test-drove a pre-production Cybertrruck at Giga Texas. Rogan was effusive in his praise of the truck stating that he was impressed by the Cybertruck's design, size, and performance. Rogan also predicted the success of the Cybertruck and said Bill Gates was making "a horrible choice" shorting Tesla stock.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 21, 2023 - 1:42PM
Space X and Tesla, both founded by Elon Musk, have been pushing the boundaries of their respective industries. The collaboration between these two companies has resulted in numerous technological innovations that have direct impacts on each other. Here are some basic examples of how Space X rocket technologies directly benefit Tesla electric vehicles.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 19, 2023 - 11:58AM
CATL (Tesla´s most important battery supplier) is working on the development of condensed batteries that make it possible to achieve high levels of energy and volumetric density, very important aspects for applications such as electric cars, but key also for other applications such as aviation. This is a technology they indicated will begin production right at the end of this year, 2023.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 18, 2023 - 1:20PM
The new Model 3 version aims to offer a significant improvement in autonomy, as the current maximum range for the popular electric vehicle is around 500 km. However, the caveat for this extended range variant might raise eyebrows.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 15, 2023 - 4:15PM
Drone video taken at the Texas Gigafactory by BradSloanvideos channel shows what appears to be the massive (and ultimate) Tesla Cybertruck windshield wiper blade.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 13, 2023 - 3:49PM
The solar photovoltaic potential of the various man-made infrastructures around the world is enormous, but still vastly underutilized. In Germany, a project intends to use motorways as electricity generating elements; this would prove to be very good benchmarking for Tesla Energy, not to mention a potential expansion of the Berlin Gigafactory.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 13, 2023 - 10:31AM
For months now there have been speculations that Tesla is working on a refresh to the Model 3 and has codenamed the project "Highland." And today, thanks to leaked pictures, we see our first image of the refreshed Model 3 with a more angular and larger front facia and headlight that resembles that of the 2nd generation Tesla Roadster.
By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2023 - 12:26PM
Nissan has introduced a new all-wheel drive version of its Ariya electric SUV, called the e-4orce. This latest version utilizes two motors instead of one (originally debuted as a front-wheel drive model last fall) to enable all-wheel drive capabilities. This week Torque News is reviewing this new e-4orce model and exploring its features and performance.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 11, 2023 - 2:58PM
Tesla hits big once again: it is already the world's most valuable car brand; that is, among all other car manufacturers worldwide (including all Internal Combustion Engine - gasoline and diesel - and Hybrid models of all brands), after surpassing Mercedes-Benz and Toyota. How is this possible?
By Nicolas Caballero on April 10, 2023 - 4:21PM
The Tesla Model 2 is called to be the mass electric car that the world longs for; even more taking into account rivals as important as Volkswagen, Renault, Cupra or Hyundai, traditional strong players in the affordable car segment.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 8, 2023 - 3:05PM
Comparing the Tesla Model Y to the Nissan Arya can be tricky, as they are two very different vehicles with different target markets. The Tesla Model Y is an all-electric crossover SUV with a stylish design, long range, and a relatively low starting price. The Nissan Arya is an all-electric hatchback with a sleek, sporty profile and a surprisingly affordable starting price.