Automotive News (Page 418)

After a string of poor marketing decisions by Tesla and glamorous criticism thrown toward the Tesla Giga factory in Shanghai, illustriously reported by Chinese company PingWest, we can finally hear some good news from the far east.

The idea of combining commuter convenience and sports car enjoyment has always been fascinating. Many tried, few did it as well as BMW with their M3. Every single model from 1986 had been well-received by the motoring public. The new G80, released in 2020, was the biggest, heaviest, but at the same time fastest. It even had better fuel consumption than the previous F80 M3. Now, while driving dynamics are subjective, engine performance is not. And these facts point to a superb powerplant within.

Here’s an informative video about a 1986 Toyota 4Runner walk-around inspection that is an instructive demonstration on how to give a used vehicle a good once-over before buying and/or beginning repairs.

The 2023 Subaru Outback will come with a refresh, but what new upgrades will that include? Check them out here.

Here’s an informative video about a common Toyota repair that involves a famous non-OEM parts supplier and the problems that came with the repair and what this means for car owners needing repairs done.

It's not a surprise the Subaru WRX and Subaru WRX STI performance sedans keep the title for car models with the most speeding tickets for 2021. But Subaru has two other models that make the top-10 list. Can you guess which ones?

A new report out today, citing unnamed government sources, has been circulating claiming Tesla has chosen Korolev, Russia for its next Gigafactory. However, Elon Musk says Tesla hasn't made a final decision for its 4th Gigafactory.

A new updated video on the Tesla 4680 battery pack discusses what Tesla is doing to prevent crash-related fire accidents; and, how Tesla saved Australia from a power shortage.

Ford has an expansive web of dealerships in the U.S. but key provisions in franchise agreements for these facilities are shaping up to be a serious flaw in Ford's long-term plan to compete with Tesla.

I have heard, more than once, that Volkswagen ID3 looks a bit like a "nineties concept car ". This has almost become a meme in the weird world of EV enthusiasts. Well, whoever started the rumor couldn't be closer to reality. As some already pointed out, the Volkswagen ID3 does look a lot like a concept car from 30 years ago – it looks suspiciously similar to the 1989 Volkswagen Futura Concept at that. Check out this collage we prepared for you.

How much will a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek tow? Check out TFL’s towing test against the bigger Toyota 4Runner. The results may surprise you.

To anyone accustomed to conventional cars, just naming the Autopilot concept might sound like something out of science fiction. In the case of the low percentage of people who know something about electric vehicles, there is even some possibility that they have heard of FSD, or Full Self Driving, from Tesla.

Kia confirms the Niro returns for 2022 and provides updates on its features.

Ford's Bronco Sport and the Mustang Mach-E have been honored by the J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Award.

Kia has taken a page from Toyota’s Prime series to offer a three-row plug-in hybrid-electric crossover.

We have some of the latest images from Tesla Giga Texas and we can see that construction is progressing, along with battery plant steel, battery components, and more being delivered. Construction is progressing well!

How do turbochargers work? How does an inline four-cylinder turbo engine compare to a naturally aspirating V6 engine? Are turbocharged cars better? What are the pros and cons of having one in your car or truck. The answers to these questions---and more---are available in this must-see video guide that explains all of your turbo-based burning questions.

Mitsubishi’s new Outlander is making a name for itself in important ways.

Automakers love to hype vehicles as “New” or “All-New.” If they really are new, there are real reasons you should consider avoiding them. Here’s what owners and experts report.

Next-gen 2022 Tundra is full of surprises – including crazy paint color choices.

Here’s what automotive experts have to say about turbocharged engine reliability and which four-cylinder models of SUVs with turbo were recently rated as the best choices.

A new investigation into a Takata airbag defect potentially includes certain Subaru vehicles like the Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek. Here is what customers need to know and if your car is included.

The all-new Tundra just dropped. Now let’s think about what its best feature could do for the Tacoma.

Chevrolet has given owners instructions on how to safely use their Bolt electric vehicle while the battery replacement recall rolls out. Winter is coming and could throw a monkey wrench into the mix.

What sets the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness and 2022 Outback Wilderness all-wheel-drive apart from the pack? Check out the differences here.

We have some test drives with Tesla FSD Beta version 10.0.1. Tesla released this version 1 week after version 10.0.1. Here's the experience HyperChange had, who is famous for his Monorail Test - a difficult edge case that full self-driving will need to solve to reach level 4 and level 5.

Ford has expanded its investment in the new electric pickup Lightning. It also has added more jobs to the mix.

The electric pickup segment promises to be the next potential gold mine for automakers. The combination of zero-emissions performance and pickup functionality is a perfect blend of both worlds. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning promises to bring an electrified truck to the masses, but with Rivian’s recent announcement that it built its first “sellable” version of its R1T pickup.

Three days ago, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of PT HKML Battery Indonesia, Southeast Asia's first EV battery cell manufacturer.

Find out where and when to learn major 2022 Toyota Tundra specifications this Sunday night.