New Vehicle Reviews (Page 26)

The United States Patent Office has officially published the patent for Tesla's laser windshield wipers, a system that automatically detects and removes both water and dirt from windshield glass.

Elon Musk confirmed during Giga Berlin event that Tesla is working on a manganese-based battery cell that due to its properties, could be placed between the more expensive, higher energy capacity NCM/NCA ternary chemicals, and the cheaper LFPs with less range.

Described as the “Back-to-Basics Toyota” the Toyota Corolla Cross was recently reviewed twice by this popular mechanic with his eye and experience on everything you need to know both inside and outside of this new model with insight into why you should do a careful test drive of this model before deciding on buying it.

IHS Markit consulting firm from London has analyzed different strategies of current EV manufacturers around the world, as to how their electric motors are produced: turns out most brands tend to develop them in-house.

Elon Musk at Tesla's recent Model Y delivery event at Giga Berlin made Cybertruck comments which suggest the futuristic truck might not begin customer deliveries until late 2023, perhaps 2024.

As we announced in an article yesterday, Tesla today (March 22) opened a new chapter in its growth phase by starting production at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany: an event of enormous importance that finally gives the green light to its European production.

The 2021 Ford Bronco comes with all the tools to rival the Jeep Wrangler. Without being too mistaken, we can say that the arrival of the Ford Bronco was one of the big news of the past year in the automotive world. In this review of the 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak I am going to focus on my first moments behind the wheel of the model.

Tesla wanted to build its Gigafactory plant in Germany in record time. Something that in fact was actually achieved; but then a plethora of bureaucratic problems delayed the initial plans to start production in the summer of 2021. Now Tesla has indicated that once all the permits are received, it hopes to start delivering the first units tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22.

A new Tesla software update brings an improvement in the estimation of range and consumption by taking into account environmental factors such as wind, air quality and even ambient humidity.

Tesla says goodbye to radars in its cars and entrusts everything to camera and sensor technology, which will arrive in European models by Q2, 2022.

Tesla is experiencing a huge increase in sales in some areas of the United States; numbers that have grown well beyond usual, clearly due to the increase in the price of gasoline in recent weeks.

Mazda is in the midst of a big brand revamp and one of the first vehicles in their move upscale is the new CX-30. In this review we are going to take a look at Mazda's new stylish and premium subcompact crossover, which is back with a new trim level and a few upgrades with powerful turbo model.

Last January Tesla began series production of the Model Y at Giga Texas, its second plant dedicated to manufacturing cars on US soil. Although deliveries have not yet started, the first customers are expected to receive their units in the coming weeks.

We compare the smaller Ford Ranger to the larger Ford Maverick. Here is the tale of the tape.

Ford’s new 2022 Maverick Hybrid is exactly what so many buyers have been looking for - simple, affordable, practical, and charming.

Two of the hottest 2022 Tacoma trims are finally here. See how you can get them.

Many Tesla buyers and employees have just received emails from Tesla, inviting them to a delivery ceremony for the first batch of Model Y units coming out of Giga Berlin.

A closer look at the 2022 Toyota Tundra grade you need to know more about – before you buy.

The environmental permit for the Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin is now official; the plant will start operating as soon as it meets the 400 requirements mentioned in the 536-page document; Tesla wants to have everything ready within two weeks.

We test and review the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited AWD and find that it has a lot in common with Toyota’s hybrids, along with some added plusses.

Tesla's growth for the next few years is by all means significant: this is forcing their suppliers to speed up production if they don't want to be left behind. This is the case of Tesla's main partner, Panasonic, which according to different media sources is looking for land to build a large battery Gigafactory in US territory.

Brandenburg authorities have already confirmed permission to start production at the Tesla Giga Factory in Germany: a permit that was finally confirmed a few hours ago.

Amprius claims it has created a lithium battery with a silicon nanowire anode that contains 73% more energy than the cells of the Tesla Model 3, with 37% less volume.

Wow. See how the 2022 Toyota Tundra multimedia system can help you with its many capabilities and commands.

The opening of Giga Berlin, the first Tesla plant in Europe, is getting closer: according to German press agencies, the factory will receive its final approval on Thursday or Friday this week; in fact, everything shows that Tesla is already preparing the opening ceremony itself, which will take place in less than three weeks.

Learn how to find the latest 2022 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid model. It might be easier than you think.

As it is widely known so far, Tesla opened up its charging network to other EV brands a while ago; although it is very good news, it can also bring along security issues.

Let me be direct, I love Car and Driver because, as a magazine, the writing and editorial skills of its staff are second to none. These folks can write (even better than they can drive, I dare say), and Ezra Dyer who penned a recent review of the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV, is certainly no exception. But I think he has missed the mark, a little, when it comes to his conclusions in reviewing the Sorento PHEV.

Tesla registered a patent for an automatic tire inflation system for its electric truck: the Tesla Semi will use a new system that avoids failures and problems that are normally caused by the leakage of pollutants.

One interesting feature in Tesla Model Y production in Giga-Austin and Giga-Berlin is the new chassis, created from two large castings: the patent describes the technology that is applied to the new deformation zones.