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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 7)

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By Timothy Boyer on January 8, 2024 - 9:21AM
Combine SUV utility with fuel-efficient small-car practicality by choosing any one of these reliable and fuel-efficient Toyota compact SUVs CR analysts recently recommended for new car Toyota shoppers this year.
By Peter Neilson on January 5, 2024 - 7:38PM
Discover why the new Prius is pricier: Unraveling market dynamics, consumer views, and Toyota's strategic shift in our latest in-depth analysis.
By Peter Neilson on January 1, 2024 - 9:30PM
Revitalize your 2008 Toyota Prius with the Vline Grom Audio Interface: a seamless blend of classic design and modern tech for an unparalleled driving experience.
By Armen Hareyan on December 29, 2023 - 11:11AM
Mazda has announced various changes to the range of its CX-5 for the 2024 model year. Remember that this is still its most popular vehicle despite the arrival of the new CX-50, more modern and refined but also a bit more expensive.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2023 - 10:27AM
The first Cybertruck teardown video shades light on the Cybertruck's inner components. The video shows Tesla has wired up the Cybertruck for a surprise accessory, a new component called “Megabeam”, a 48-volt battery, Supermanifold V2 & more.
By Peter Neilson on December 27, 2023 - 3:58PM
Looking for the perfect outdoor power companion? This power bank has everything you want and more for your outdoor Prius adventures.
By Armen Hareyan on December 25, 2023 - 5:06PM
The 2023 GV70 is a sporty vehicle offering a fun driving experience with great acceleration and a nice design. The electrified version, reviewed here, is no exception and keeps the G-Matrix signature on the grille while hiding its charging port.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 23, 2023 - 12:59PM
Youtuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) has released a new video about the Tesla Cybertruck. During his latest video, MKBHD compares the Cybertruck with other electric truck offerings and tries to answer whether the Cybertruck is overpriced.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 19, 2023 - 9:00AM
Jay Leno together with Tesla’s Chief Designer & Head of Vehicle Engineering has taken the Cybertruck on its first independent off-roading test. Leno says the Cybertruck handles rock crawling & water fording “like it’s nothing.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 18, 2023 - 4:51PM
Jay Leno has released a new Cybertruck review video showing, how to turn the Cybertruck into a boat (Elon Musk has confirmed with more details), hidden air compressor, drift backward, scuba battery pack, Basecamp & other hidden features.
By John Goreham on December 15, 2023 - 1:48PM
We tested the 2024 Acura MDX and found that it makes you realize there are many senses when you drive. 
By Timothy Boyer on December 15, 2023 - 9:54AM
Here is an update of 10 solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts who state that these models have the lowest transaction prices today.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 14, 2023 - 10:41AM
Early insurance quotes for Foundation Series Cybertrucks show the all-electric truck is much cheaper to insure relative to its price. This is due to the Cybertruck’s paintless, dent-proof, ultra-rugged stainless steel exterior.
By John Goreham on December 14, 2023 - 9:53AM
We had a chance to test-drive the Honda Motocompacto electric e-bike. It’s fun to drive, seems very high quality, and it has commuters and students in mind.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 9:14AM
Despite its superior specs, the Cybertruck hasn’t been performing well in off-roading situations. A new video shows the Cybertruck stuck in a relatively easy off-roading trail & even more embarrassingly, a Ford F Series truck had to tow the vehicle free.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2023 - 2:33PM
Sandy Munro has released a new Cybertruck in-depth interview with the top 5 engineering heads at Tesla. Topics include steer-by-wire, 48-volt architecture, new high-bandwidth ethernet data loop, more efficient hairpin motors, and more breakthroughs.
By Timothy Boyer on December 9, 2023 - 11:38AM
A recent review of recommended SUVs from Consumer Reports reveals that this popular Toyota in the 2024 model is not so popular anymore based on road tests and their Annual Auto Surveys.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 9, 2023 - 11:00AM
In a new video, a Tesla “Cyberbeast” Cybertruck goes face to face against the top-of-the-line $110,000 starting price Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Cybertruck annihilates the Ford both on pavement and while driving off-road.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 8, 2023 - 9:33AM
The Cybertruck is the 1st vehicle to feature, steer-by-wire, 48-volt architecture, clean 4680 cell and a structural battery pack design, and high-bandwidth ethernet comms. In his new video, Sandy Munro gives us a glimpse into Cybertruck’s inner workings.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2023 - 8:27PM
MKBHD has released his Cybertruck 2nd impressions video & he’s disappointed with Tesla – “They promised a 500-mile range and delivered 340 miles; They promised $69,000, the tri-motor is $100,000; 14,000 lbs towing, now it’s 11,000 lbs.”
By John Goreham on December 7, 2023 - 11:57AM
Our testing of the Michelin CrossClimate2 tire has now spanned 31,000 miles. We report on tire tread wear, noise, and MPG changes during our two-and-a-half-year test.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2023 - 5:12AM
Tesla, to inspire the automotive world to make the shift 48-volts sent a “how to build a 48-volt vehicle” guide to all automotive CEOs. Today Ford CEO Jim Farley has confirmed receiving this guide and Elon Musk has responded to the situation in return.
By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 2:23PM
We had a chance to experience the 2023 BMW Z4 and came away with five strong impressions.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 5, 2023 - 8:10AM
A new video shows a Tesla Cybertruck carrying a Toyota Prius on the truck bed while off-roading. Further inspection of the video reveals that the Cybertruck is preparing for an automatic emergency braking test.
By Timothy Boyer on December 4, 2023 - 10:02PM
According to Consumer Reports surveys, these two- and three-row midsized SUV models are the ones most reliable for shoppers looking to keep their SUV for the long haul…both figuratively and literally.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 4, 2023 - 10:12AM
At the Cybertruck delivery event, Tesla showed off the Cybertruck’s durability rather disappointingly by softly lobbing a baseball at the glass. However, a new video shows Tesla’s top executive team thoroughly testing the Cybertruck glass.
By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2023 - 11:27AM
Can you put a price on reliability? Dealerships can and do. Here’s the latest on the 10 most reliable cars today and the price tag Consumer Reports says you can expect for each.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 2, 2023 - 11:26AM
Tesla’s VP of Investor Relations has come to MKBHD’s defense against “he should stay in his lane” comments and production quality criticisms. MKBHD’s Cybertruck review was especially criticized in light of Hagerty’s & Top Gear’s stellar reviews.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 1, 2023 - 8:07AM
Tesla has launched the first 1000 “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks at the delivery event. The trucks are inspired by the Foundation Series books and contain special 3-headed Cyberbeast badging and Elon Musk’s civilization collapse warnings.
By John Goreham on November 30, 2023 - 11:12AM
We update our long-term test of the Ford Bronco Sport with a focus on things we have learned in the first four months of ownership including a look at the community of owners.