New Vehicle Reviews (Page 9)

Pure sports cars, like the 2023 Nissan Z, are becoming increasingly rare on the market. We can blame the constantly rising insurance premiums, the purchase price too, but also the buying habits of a new generation of customers. And yet, the new generation of the Z is not that expensive. This week I am reviewing the 2023 Nissan Z Performance A/T for Torque News readers.

One of the best features Tesla has created so far to eliminate range anxiety is a software update quietly included on the Tesla mobile app. The route planner arrives with version 4.20.69.

Over the weekend, Joe Rogan revealed that he test-drove a pre-production Cybertrruck at Giga Texas. Rogan was effusive in his praise of the truck stating that he was impressed by the Cybertruck's design, size, and performance. Rogan also predicted the success of the Cybertruck and said Bill Gates was making "a horrible choice" shorting Tesla stock.

Space X and Tesla, both founded by Elon Musk, have been pushing the boundaries of their respective industries. The collaboration between these two companies has resulted in numerous technological innovations that have direct impacts on each other. Here are some basic examples of how Space X rocket technologies directly benefit Tesla electric vehicles.

CATL (Tesla´s most important battery supplier) is working on the development of condensed batteries that make it possible to achieve high levels of energy and volumetric density, very important aspects for applications such as electric cars, but key also for other applications such as aviation. This is a technology they indicated will begin production right at the end of this year, 2023.

The new Model 3 version aims to offer a significant improvement in autonomy, as the current maximum range for the popular electric vehicle is around 500 km. However, the caveat for this extended range variant might raise eyebrows.

Drone video taken at the Texas Gigafactory by BradSloanvideos channel shows what appears to be the massive (and ultimate) Tesla Cybertruck windshield wiper blade.

The solar photovoltaic potential of the various man-made infrastructures around the world is enormous, but still vastly underutilized. In Germany, a project intends to use motorways as electricity generating elements; this would prove to be very good benchmarking for Tesla Energy, not to mention a potential expansion of the Berlin Gigafactory.

For months now there have been speculations that Tesla is working on a refresh to the Model 3 and has codenamed the project "Highland." And today, thanks to leaked pictures, we see our first image of the refreshed Model 3 with a more angular and larger front facia and headlight that resembles that of the 2nd generation Tesla Roadster.

Nissan has introduced a new all-wheel drive version of its Ariya electric SUV, called the e-4orce. This latest version utilizes two motors instead of one (originally debuted as a front-wheel drive model last fall) to enable all-wheel drive capabilities. This week Torque News is reviewing this new e-4orce model and exploring its features and performance.

Tesla hits big once again: it is already the world's most valuable car brand; that is, among all other car manufacturers worldwide (including all Internal Combustion Engine - gasoline and diesel - and Hybrid models of all brands), after surpassing Mercedes-Benz and Toyota. How is this possible?

The Tesla Model 2 is called to be the mass electric car that the world longs for; even more taking into account rivals as important as Volkswagen, Renault, Cupra or Hyundai, traditional strong players in the affordable car segment.

Comparing the Tesla Model Y to the Nissan Arya can be tricky, as they are two very different vehicles with different target markets. The Tesla Model Y is an all-electric crossover SUV with a stylish design, long range, and a relatively low starting price. The Nissan Arya is an all-electric hatchback with a sleek, sporty profile and a surprisingly affordable starting price.

Here’s your chance to avoid paying too much for a trendy SUV or large sedan and find an automotive analyst-recommended reliable midsized sedan that performs well under Consumer Reports testing.

There is great anticipation for one of Tesla's next launches: the Model 2, an affordable proposal with which the Austin manufacturer wants to take a huge leap forward in terms of volume, and that according to experts will have more than significant production numbers.

Our two-year-long test and review of the Michelin CrossClimate2 all-weather tire conclude on a positive note.

The 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is a rugged and capable truck that is well-suited for off-road adventures. In this review I will present the truck, write about the driving experience, and highlight the truck's exterior design, features, and its performance under the hood.

More than 14 years after the arrival of the previous generation, the 2022 Toyota Tundra arrives with two new engines, a TRD Pro version and a multi-link rear suspension. In this article I am reviewing the 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro i-Force Max.

Tesla's electric pick-up, the Cybertruck, is getting ever closer to seeing the light. Elon Musk acknowledges being excited about the steps that are being taken at the Texas plant.

It has been widely confirmed that Tesla managed to close a record first quarter 2023 in terms of car production and deliveries, even exceeding the expectations set by Wall Street. The electric vehicle giant produced a total of 440,000 cars, surpassing analysts' estimates, which hovered around 420,000 units.

We test the new 2023 Honda Accord’s top powertrain and come away very impressed.

During February 2023 more than 900,000 cars were registered in Europe - an interannual increase of 12% - which shows the recovery of the market after a 2022 marked by problems in the supply of semiconductors. In the first two months of this year, registrations amounted to 1.81 million units, 11% more.

We use the Lectron 48-amp V-box to charge the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. Here’s how it went.

A cybersecurity team, “Synacktiv”, just won a historic prize at the “Pwn2Own” event, managing to win a Tesla Model 3 and a quarter of a million dollars in cash after successfully ethical-hacking the EV.

In our initial report, we overview the Falken ZIEX CT60 A/S and provide our early impressions of this value-oriented crossover tire.

The German factory is a real source of pride for Tesla: it is already planning its expansion to be able to build up to 750,000 additional units.

We take the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus to the muddiest area we can find to see how this grand touring crossover fares where the pavement ends.

The “Highland” project continues to advance in the development of the new Tesla Model 3. There will be improvements in all aspects, from aesthetic to technological thanks to new software updates.

Tesla's growth has been amazing in recent years, but since the price reduction for its whole gamut was announced last January, things seem to have actually skyrocketed. According to many different sources this first quarter will break all records, which is leading the brand to make unsightly but practical decisions such as delivering cars directly from the transportation trucks.

Smartville, the end-of-life energy storage system, has unveiled its first commercial product, the MOAB energy storage system, at the University of California San Diego Library Annex.