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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews

Electric Vehicle News and Reviews

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way in a short time. Barely a decade has passed since the ambitious Silicon Valley startup Tesla Motors introduced the world to an electric car capable of traveling more than 300 miles on a single charge. Since then, Elon Musk and Tesla have convinced many dubious onlookers that electric vehicles are not only here to stay, but that they can become the future of transportation.

Other automakers have joined the EV movement at very different rates. The Nissan Leaf, for example, debuted in 2010 and went on to become the best-selling all-electric vehicle in the world for a time. Competition from the BMW i3 followed, as well as the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt and its all-electric successor the Chevy Bolt EV, but only the Tesla Model 3 has been able to steal the Leaf's crown. Heading into a new decade, electric vehicles are set to go from strength-to-strength, with new models like the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV competing in the entry-level category and the Audi e-Tron, Porsche Taycan, or Jaguar I-PACE vying with Tesla at the top end of the market.

With entire classes of vehicle still lacking an electric version, such as pick-up trucks and affordable SUVs, there's huge potential for expansion and growth in the EV marketplace. For now, Tesla is still blazing the trail, but legacy manufacturers are lining up to electrify their fleets and promising startups like Rivian and Byton are waiting in the wings with exciting new electric vehicles.

The future is bright for EVs and you can keep up to date with all the latest stories right here on Torque News.

By Jeremy Johnson on March 18, 2024 - 6:53PM
Tesla's FSD version 12.3 was seen recently successfully navigating around a pedestrian that was wandering in the road. This shows that Tesla's FSD version 12.3 is very concerned about the safety of others.
By Mary Conway on March 18, 2024 - 6:31PM
JPP tricks out a Rubicon and what appears to be a 2024 Grand Cherokee for the annual off-roading event.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 18, 2024 - 5:02PM
Elon Musk has spilled several new details about the upcoming second-gen Roadster. Musk says the vehicle will have “rocketry” bits and suggested it will have components to maneuver in the air. The Roadster is not a car; & is cooler than the Cybertruck.
By John Goreham on March 18, 2024 - 3:29PM
Experts in the automotive insurance and repair space point to three main reasons for automotive repair cost escalations. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, EV technology, and non-steel materials.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 17, 2024 - 1:49PM
A Tesla FSD one month free trial is going to come soon - based on some comments Elon Musk said last year, once FSD is not just safe, but smooth. It's just about there.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 16, 2024 - 4:14PM
A new video sheds light on the dirty tactics car salespeople use to sell vehicles for an unreasonable profit. The interaction shows a dealer haggling with a buyer to buy a Cybertruck for $230,000 in breach of Tesla’s contract.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 16, 2024 - 12:38PM
Is now a bad time to sell your Tesla? We'll give you the things to think about if you are considering selling your Tesla.
By Denis Flierl on March 16, 2024 - 7:13AM
When will Subaru launch the next-generation Subaru Outback? I thought the new midsize SUV was coming as a 2025 model, but new information tells us it's still another year away.
By Denis Flierl on March 16, 2024 - 6:12AM
If you are buying a used Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, or another model, it's the best time in years. It's an even better time to buy a used Solterra EV. Check out used Subaru prices and see how much they've fallen.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 15, 2024 - 11:08AM
A display was seen of a Cybertruck pulling a flat bed with a glass box on it with a white Model Y inside, saying, "The Best-Selling Car in the World is Made in America*"
By Jeremy Johnson on March 15, 2024 - 9:40AM
The Tesla Cybertruck is known for being bulletproof, but just how bulletproof is the Cybertruck? A number of firearms were tested on it, including a 50 caliber rifle.
By Justin Hart on March 15, 2024 - 3:53AM
Toyota is obstructing electric vehicle sales and development like its life depends on it. Only a handful of oil and chemical companies spend more on actively circumventing climate action policy, globally, according to Influencemap.org.
By Mary Conway on March 14, 2024 - 8:40PM
Cadillac has a new concept and it's called Opulent Velocity EV Concept. Cadillac has chosen this new EV concept to celebrate its 20 years with V-Performance brand.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 14, 2024 - 6:53PM
Tesla's FSD version 12.3 is doing no takeover or intervention drives over and over again in the most impressive version yet for FSD (by Whole Mars and The Kilowatts). This version is ready for wide-release as an ADAS (driver assist).
By Jeremy Johnson on March 13, 2024 - 11:26PM
Tesla's ADAS team is one dedicated team. For 11 hours straight, they've been testing Chuck's unprotected left-hand turn and gathering data to train the FSD AI system. Elon Musk responds to this.
By John Goreham on March 13, 2024 - 4:34PM
In a bold statement on the safety of Tesla and other brands’ partially automated driving systems, the country’s foremost experts on vehicle safety say that driver-assist tech offers no safety advantages over what nearly every new vehicle has. 
By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 7:30PM
Giga Berlin has rallied together and has restored power after eco-terrorists knock out power to it. Operations will resume tomorrow (Wednesday). The total cost of damages was $400 million Euros.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 2:40PM
The average price of a new pickup truck in the U.S. is about $67K. In addition to that, a survey sees that over 2/3 of people buying the Cybertruck likely have never owned a truck before. One owner shows $20 of electricity for 300 miles.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 10:58AM
Elon Musk just said that this is a big release and should be called v13 in reference to the next update of Tesla's FSD software that could one day make Tesla vehicles driverless.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 10:39AM
A Tesla Cybertruck was seen recently being detailed in a shop without its side mirrors - all in a gloss black wrap.
By Mary Conway on March 12, 2024 - 10:27AM
Students invited to help create future vehicles. Annual competition helps students turn dreams into reality.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 10:23AM
A design from A. Sciabbarrasi, an Italian car designer using AI, shows a sleek and sharp ride that the new Tesla Roadster could take a nod from. What is this car exactly?
By Dimitar Angelov on March 12, 2024 - 7:12AM
I think Toyota got many things right with the Mirai, but it may be some time before it manages to dethrone the Camry.
By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2024 - 6:32AM
Subaru takes another big step towards its next-generation electric vehicles. It has a new partnership with AISIN to produce eAxles for use in new EVs. See what it means for customers.
By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2024 - 12:06PM
How do owners of the Rivian R1T and Rivian R1S like their new electric vehicles? According to J.D. Power, they score two of the top three in overall customer satisfaction rating. Only one Premium EV ranks higher.
By John Goreham on March 11, 2024 - 11:25AM
A new study shows that the values of used electric vehicles have plummeted. Meanwhile, used conventionally powered vehicles are not seeing any meaningful decline. 
By Jeremy Johnson on March 11, 2024 - 10:19AM
Elon Musk has said that really cool stuff is coming next month in regard to a question that asked about any updates for Tesla's FSD vision.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 11, 2024 - 10:03AM
Tesla's Cybertruck X account recently showed a video of the Tesla Cybertruck - the most American truck made on the market today, showing a video with American flags and fighter jets overhead.
By John Goreham on March 11, 2024 - 9:41AM
One common saying about electric vehicles is that “Once you buy an EV, you never go back to an internal combustion engine powered vehicle.” We polled EV owners to see if that were true, and here is what owners say. 
By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2024 - 6:41AM
How do owners of the all-new Subaru Solterra like their new electric vehicle? According to J.D. Power, Solterra has a low overall customer satisfaction rating. See why it gets lower than average for all mainstream EVs.