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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 26)

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By Nicolas Caballero on April 9, 2022 - 12:49PM
Last Thursday was the official inauguration of the new Tesla Giga-factory in Texas; a huge event with the usual paraphernalia, social media frenzy and fireworks included, which also brought a number of interesting news.
By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2022 - 11:49AM
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT's top driving mode is called just that: Unbridled. In this review, we will take a look at the different specs and qualities of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, which Torque News was test-driving this week.
By John Goreham on April 7, 2022 - 3:55PM
We test Falken’s WildPeak A/T Trail tires on a popular crossover SUV model. Here’s how to know if these tires are right for you.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 6, 2022 - 10:50PM
The idea is based on the use of a liquid that is basically pumped through the interior of the entire seat, and a series of three layers that allow the flow to permeate through them.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 6, 2022 - 6:01PM
At a recent flyover of Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, we spot two different-sized Cybertruck prototypes parked next to each other. The 2 prototypes were under a car cover still, the difference is easily noticeable.
By John Goreham on April 6, 2022 - 10:22AM
The BMW i4 M50 is a beast from the former and now current company that sets the bar in sports-sedan excellence.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 4, 2022 - 2:33PM
Tesla's sales data for the first quarter 2022 will be known in a few days: a period in which countless difficulties with the supply chain were in turn aggravated by the war in Ukraine. Nevertheless this is a factor that would not apparently affect Tesla sales, as according to analysts it will be a record-breaking quarter once again.
By Nicolas Caballero on April 1, 2022 - 8:37PM
Volkswagen is basically threatened by Tesla's presence in its own territory; the Trinity Project aims to match Tesla's capabilities in terms of production efficiency, for which they will also start using a Gigapress system.
By Marc Stern on April 1, 2022 - 4:19PM
Ford has a lot going on, right now. Indeed, the offerings can look downright schizophrenic when you take a long look. For example, it has a slew of electric offerings and plans to go all-electric later in the decade. Now, though the automaker is offering both its electrics and internal-combustion versions like its new, entry-level off-roader, the Rattler.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 1, 2022 - 1:53PM
Despite Tesla increasing vehicle production at an incredible pace, demand for the EV maker's vehicles seems to have no end. And in a new sign of the skyrocketing demand, today Tesla inventory tracking sight announced the EV maker ended the quarter with only 17 inventory vehicles in the US.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 30, 2022 - 7:56PM
The official opening for mass media and social media of the Texas Gigafactory in Austin will not be called Giga Fest (like in Giga Berlin), but "Cyber Rodeo". Once again a wink is made to the local culture, in this case with two elements: Cyber in allusion to the style of the future electric pick-up truck that will be manufactured in the Lone Star State, and Rodeo in reference to the Texan traditional cowboy culture.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 29, 2022 - 3:19PM
A recent study by stockapps.com concluded that Tesla is basically a genius company in terms of advertising and creativity, and that spending is 100% allocated to critical areas such as R&D, which directly benefits customers, instead of marketing/advertising, like legacy OEM manufacturers.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 28, 2022 - 4:37PM
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.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 26, 2022 - 11:20AM
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.
By Timothy Boyer on March 26, 2022 - 9:56AM
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.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 24, 2022 - 2:36PM
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 23, 2022 - 10:27AM
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.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 22, 2022 - 2:33PM
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.
By Armen Hareyan on March 21, 2022 - 7:43PM
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.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 21, 2022 - 2:45PM
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.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 18, 2022 - 4:40PM
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.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 16, 2022 - 3:38PM
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.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 15, 2022 - 3:19PM
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.
By Armen Hareyan on March 14, 2022 - 9:59PM
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.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 14, 2022 - 3:40PM
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.
By John Goreham on March 14, 2022 - 1:48PM
We compare the smaller Ford Ranger to the larger Ford Maverick. Here is the tale of the tape.
By John Goreham on March 14, 2022 - 11:18AM
Ford’s new 2022 Maverick Hybrid is exactly what so many buyers have been looking for - simple, affordable, practical, and charming.
By Jeff Teague on March 12, 2022 - 9:12AM
Two of the hottest 2022 Tacoma trims are finally here. See how you can get them.
By Nicolas Caballero on March 11, 2022 - 1:24PM
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.
By Jeff Teague on March 10, 2022 - 1:22PM
A closer look at the 2022 Toyota Tundra grade you need to know more about – before you buy.