New Vehicle Reviews (Page 29)

Tesla Inc. and the electric car markets in general have had a really good year 2021 when it comes to actual sales numbers. However, by 2022 Tesla hopes to have much more significant figures in many different segments.

In Angleton, Texas, an energy storage project was proposed to provide sustainable backup support to the grid. This resulted in the installation of 81 Tesla Megapacks, providing 200 Mwh greater outage protection while reducing the community’s reliance on fossil fuels.

While some social media users argue that Tesla might have started pre-production with missing parts so it technically "is not a produced car, on paper", other suggest that they could make 500 prototypes a day on a temporary permit, while waiting for the "rubber stamping person-in-charge" to approve the main permit.

Nikola has agreed to drop the $2 billion patent infringement case against Tesla. The two companies agreed to withdraw the case against each other after Nikola's founder got indicted for securities fraud.

Tesla Giga Berlin is apparently preparing for the first deliveries at the end of January. In a letter to a reservation holder in Austria, Tesla is basically telling him to start paying 9,900 Euros until the end of January, in order to prepare for next steps and delivery of his Model Y Performance.

Watch as 2022 Tundra and 2021 Tundra compete in a tug of war, along with 3 other competitions.

In a few weeks Tesla will begin volume production at its two new factories, Giga-Berlin and Giga-Texas, and once they reach a stable production level they expect world overall production to reach 2 million Battery Electric Vehicles per year.

My video review shows all the standard features on 2022 Tundra Limited.

After seeing the impressive numbers of Q4 2021, it is very easy to realize that 2022 looks more than promising for Tesla. There are 3 items that we believe Elon Musk's company should put the spotlight on during this year: the long awaited Cybertruck, the opening of the 2 Gigafactories (Texas and Berlin) and the volume production of the Tesla Semi.

Transition to a fully electrified transportation is at full speed in the Netherlands, with a peak 57% of electric cars sold in December. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were in the top 5 ranking (3rd and 5th respectively), where Volkswagen ID 4 took the first place and Skoda Enyaq the second.

Days before the official presentation of the Mercedes VISION EQXX, the brand has launched a video miniseries on its official YouTube channel through which we will know the details behind the development of this electric car, which will apparently be direct competition for no other than the Tesla Model S Plaid.

We drive and review the 2021 Lincoln Corsair and discover what makes it stand out in the premium crossover segment.

This week Torque News is reviewing the 2022 Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC and the main highlight of this SUV is that it represents a new level of design, comfort and safety and introduces an all-new intelligent chassis with 48-volt technology that offers increased efficiency and comfort, which Mercedes says, is the only system of its kind on the market.

The Tesla Model X received the same set of updates as the Model S Plaid, and the first units are already being quietly delivered to customers in the US.

Thundertruck is made for outsiders, for those who choose to live and drive outside the proverbial lines, as they put it on their website. By maximizing the versatility of the EV drivetrain and combining it with the functionality of a truck, they’ve designed an innovative and versatile new multi-purpose EV that delivers superior on and off-road performance, competing directly with the Tesla Cybertruck.

There was a time when the whole world expected the arrival of the new Tesla Roadster, the jewel in the crown among electric cars. Its launch announcement came from another era, the year 2017, although little else was known ever since up until now. In the throes of 2021 the Roadster returns to the fore, but not in the way many people would think.

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg is Tesla’s first manufacturing location in Europe and its most advanced, sustainable and efficient facility yet. Slated for completion this year, it will manufacture hundreds of thousands of Model Y vehicles and millions of battery cells.

See what is new for 2022 Camry. Plus, a familiar face returns.

In BMW's performance department the M3 is fast and refined, the M5 is fiery, the M8 is aggressive and stylish, the M4, which Torque News is reviewing this week, is the one that impressed us with its technological advancement. We have been driving the 2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe and we think the technology in the car is what stands out the most.

The new 2021 AMG E63 is available in station wagon and sedan. This new version evolves relatively discreetly, but of course gains in aggressiveness, while being modernized overall.

Tesla Inc. has agreed to take the majority of battery-ready graphite from a production facility planned in Louisiana, in a deal with Syrah Resources, an Australian Stock Exchange listed industrial minerals and technology company with its flagship "Balama Graphite" Operation in Mozambique, and a downstream Active Anode Material facility in the United States.

After years of lagging behind, Elon Musk has finally promised to release a significant autopilot upgrade to Tesla owners outside of the US.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has just announced the launch of the new ElectricDrive GT. Marking Goodyear’s first replacement tire in North America tuned for electric vehicles - mainly Tesla Model Y - the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT is an ultra-high performance, all-season tire that delivers long-lasting tread wear and a quiet ride for EV drivers and passengers, according to the press release by Goodyear.

Tesla has just updated its software with powerful entertainment add-ons. The end of the year version (2021.44.25) introduces changes to the interface, dark mode and several new features such as integration with TikTok. We have known for a long time that Tesla promotes drivers to play directly from their cars when they are stopped or charging; with each update drivers have more reasons to do so.

It seems that the upcoming grand opening at Tesla Giga Texas will include factory tours and a big Texas-style barbecue for early next year, as Elon Musk recently confirmed that there will be a grand opening party for the Model Y and Cybertruck production facility.

The EV world seems unanimous in its first impression of the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle. Here’s what the folks who know EVs best are saying about this game-changer.

A first drive of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle reveals that it is going to win buyers over on a test drive.

Nio Day 2021 marked the coming of the all-new mid-size sedan called the ET5. Smaller than the Nio ET7, the new ET5 is Nio answer to the Tesla Model 3 and the Polestar 2. Nio plans to sell it in China with a 150 kWh battery pack, two electric motors good for 480 horsepower, and a claimed range of 620-miles. That is just the start, tough.

Samsung has started chip production for Tesla FSD autonomous systems: it has already begun to manufacture its own devices and by the way, started to gain advantage in key technological areas of expertise, as compared to other brands.

Tesla CEO has responded with figures to accusations made on Twitter, where he was criticized about the financial amounts provided by the State of Texas to open the new Tesla Giga Factory in Austin.