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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 18)

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By Nicolas Caballero on November 16, 2022 - 7:25PM
There are only a few weeks left for the re-start of deliveries of the Tesla Model S. The electric sedan received a renovation that had caused its disappearance from the on-line configurators for more than a year. Now the Model S returns with many new features, and once again very successfully passing the Euro NCAP crash tests, where it managed to get five stars.
By Armen Hareyan on November 16, 2022 - 7:45AM
Nissan has introduced a new trim to its 2023 Pathfinder lineup, called Rock Creek, to help families get farther into nature to find more remote campsites or fishing holes down gravel roads and two-track trails. This week Torque News drove this off-road SUV and presents you this review.
By Nicolas Caballero on November 15, 2022 - 5:25PM
After a long period of 4 years waiting, the launch of a new Tesla model will finally take place: the Tesla Semi, an electric truck that will be the sixth model that Tesla officially launches – that is, if we count the first generation Roadster - and which will start deliveries in two weeks, on December 1
By Timothy Boyer on November 15, 2022 - 10:31AM
We all know that Toyota is well-known for reliability in its SUVs. But did you know that some models are still more reliable than others?! Here’s the latest from a respected car consultant on why he chooses one of Toyota’s oldest style SUVs over all others today---which just might appeal to shoppers wanting a truck…but have to find a compromise vehicle instead.
By Nicolas Caballero on November 14, 2022 - 3:45PM
Starting next year, the German government is going to start cutting all aid to electric vehicles, a situation in which Tesla will not be particularly favored.
By Jeff Teague on November 14, 2022 - 9:40AM
2023 Toyota Camry is ready for changes. Is this the last of V6?
By Justin Hart on November 11, 2022 - 6:10AM
When I was shopping for a three row plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or electric SUV, I had four choices on my shopping list: the Kia Sorento PHEV, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the Volvo XC90 Recharge, and the Tesla Model Y. I most seriously considered the first two options, due to price. Here’s the on paper comparisons that helped me choose one over the other.
By Nicolas Caballero on November 10, 2022 - 3:19PM
Three electric vehicle models obtained the highest scores in the different NCAP assessed sections for Efficiency Tests, due to the significantly high energy efficiency of their electric motors.
By Nicolas Caballero on November 9, 2022 - 4:04PM
Just a few months after undertaking a major renovation at the plant, Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin wants to expand its activity in the adjacent area, as we reported in an article before, in order to double the annual production capacity.
By Nicolas Caballero on November 8, 2022 - 4:15PM
For Tesla, being a worldwide leader does not only mean selling more cars, as one important parameter widely used in the industry is the profit margin left by each unit sold. The Austin company recorded an impressive profit margin for each sale during the third quarter of the year 2022.
By Nicolas Caballero on November 7, 2022 - 8:10PM
In just a month and a half the Austin Gigafactory has doubled its production figures; the workers celebrate in style the manufacturing of 20,000 units of the Tesla Model Y.
By Nicolas Caballero on November 4, 2022 - 6:07PM
Eliminating empty spaces that are created in battery electrodes can help increase the capacity of the battery (up to 25%), and consequently the range of EVs in which they are implemented, according to an interesting study recently published.
By Jeff Teague on November 3, 2022 - 3:37PM
It just got easier to find a specific 2023 Toyota 4Runner. Here is how to get it.
By Nicolas Caballero on November 2, 2022 - 4:18PM
Idra, the Italian company that manufactures the casting machines for Tesla, confirms the shipment of the largest machine of this type in the world to Giga-Texas in Austin; the giant machine will be installed on the production line of the Tesla Cybertruck.
By Nicolas Caballero on November 1, 2022 - 3:08PM
The LFP battery cells Tesla implements in the Model 3 manufactured in Shanghai are revealing their very good performance, well beyond the specifications of the manufacturer itself. A real road test confirms that its capacity is even higher than the specifications stated in its own data sheet.
By Nicolas Caballero on October 31, 2022 - 3:48PM
Tesla has already started the process of clearing the trees and land of an area of approximately 170 acres necessary for the expansion of Gigafactory Berlin, a facility that is key to its expansion in the European market.
By Jeff Teague on October 30, 2022 - 2:23PM
The surprising truth about my 2023 Toyota Crown driving impressions.
By Nicolas Caballero on October 28, 2022 - 6:25PM
Tesla, the best-known electric car brand in the world is celebrating: its Supercharger network turns 10 years old, having more than 35 thousand charging locations spread over 46 countries as of today.
By Nicolas Caballero on October 27, 2022 - 3:43PM
Light can finally be seen at the end of the tunnel for the Tesla Semi. The electric truck will soon begin deliveries after years of delays: the EPA has already cleared it for circulation and deliveries are expected to begin almost immediately.
By Nicolas Caballero on October 26, 2022 - 6:45PM
Tesla's latest wireless upgrade makes its cars to charge faster: the OTA software improvement is already being rolled out to the first customers in North America.
By Nicolas Caballero on October 25, 2022 - 12:36PM
Ramp up production of the Tesla Cybertruck is getting closer. The company is making all the necessary preparations, including manufacturing a key component, the battery packs, at the Fremont factory.
By Jeff Teague on October 23, 2022 - 5:23PM
See how many trim levels were added for 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Shocking.
By Nicolas Caballero on October 22, 2022 - 6:25PM
Tesla has just updated its new 4680 battery cells production capacity: according to official information this improvement means that mass production is getting closer; although on the other hand and in parallel, Tesla also claims to be reducing its dependence on them. Is it a contradiction?
By Nicolas Caballero on October 21, 2022 - 10:44AM
Elon Musk has just announced that Tesla is focusing on developing a new platform for its next generation of electric cars, which will cost half as much as the Model 3 and Model Y platform.
By Jeff Teague on October 21, 2022 - 8:57AM
See the new-look 2023 Toyota Camry that has fans going crazy.
By Nicolas Caballero on October 19, 2022 - 2:09PM
The technical and economic consequences of withdrawing ultrasonic sensors from Tesla electric cars are many: the widely known expert Sandy Munro clarified some, to answer the question about whether cost savings actually reduce safety features.
By Armen Hareyan on October 18, 2022 - 6:28PM
The 2022 Mercedes Benz S580 is a unique vehicle in itself. Its immense size, its racy silhouette and its refined mechanics give the S580 an allure that few vehicles are capable of achieving. Not to mention the impressive amount of embedded technologies.
By Nicolas Caballero on October 18, 2022 - 2:28PM
Tesla has changed its original plans and will no longer produce the 4680 battery cells for electric cars made in Giga-Berlin. The manufacturing team is moving to Austin, Texas; here we will discuss some of the alleged reasons behind this difficult decision.
By John Goreham on October 18, 2022 - 8:41AM
We have a chance to touch, feel, and drive all of Mercedes-Benz's new EQ battery-electric vehicles. The one we found to be the most fun is also the brand’s most attainable BEV. Here's why this Tesla Model Y direct competitor deserves a closer look from shoppers.
By John Goreham on October 17, 2022 - 2:10PM
The three-row 2022 Infiniti QX60 offers buyers looking for a premium SUV a long list of advantages in a crowded segment.