Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 72)

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.

Elon Musk Denies that Tesla is Getting $400 Million to Supply Armored Vehicles to the Government; Musk adds, “I’m Pretty Sure Tesla isn’t Getting $400M. No One Mentioned it To Me, At Least.”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 13, 2025 - 2:36AM

Elon Musk has denied that Tesla has received a $400 million contract to supply armored vehicles to the U.S. government. Musk says, “No one mentioned it to me.” He adds it's “unlikely” that “Biden had a sweet spot for me.”

Image of woman crying standing next to Cybertruck created using Grok

My Wife Was Screaming I Will Never Drive That Cybertruck Anymore Because Someone Tried To Cut Me Off While I Was Driving With My Kids, and Three Guys Came Out of the Car and Pointed their Middle Fingers At Me

By John Goreham on February 12, 2025 - 11:47AM

We paraphrase Dr. Kumait Jaroje, a central Massachusetts physician who details the harrowing story of the negativity he and his family have endured as a driver of a Cybertruck.

I Just Traded My Tesla Model X Plaid for a Dual-Motor Rivian R1S, Here's My 800-Mile Comparison

By Noah Washington on February 12, 2025 - 10:15AM

A former Tesla Model X Plaid owner traded their problem-plagued $141,000 flagship for a Rivian R1S, citing the Model X's 'abysmal space' and troublesome Falcon Wing doors while praising Rivian's practical design and superior build quality.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner From Los Angeles Says Every Time He Sees Another Cybertruck, He’ll Leave a $1 Note on the Truck, Adds, “I Got Punched for Driving a Cybertruck & I’m Trying to Spread the Love”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 12, 2025 - 10:05AM

A Cybertruck owner says he was recently punched by a “Mexican dude” simply for driving a Cybertruck. He adds that every time he sees another Cybertruck, he will draw a heart and leave a $1 bill to spread love among Cybertruck owners.

Hyundai and Honda are among the best cars money can buy in 2025, with Toyota nowhere to be seen

These 3 Cars Are Dubbed The Best Money Can Buy in 2025, But I Think There Are Some Great Alternatives That Deserve Just As Much Attention

By Dimitar Angelov on February 12, 2025 - 8:18AM

Detailed research by Cars U.S. News reveals the best cars money can buy, in 2025, but I have a few things to add to their picks.

Chevrolet Bets Heavily on the 2025 Chevy Blazer SS EV

By Mary Conway on February 11, 2025 - 6:03PM

Chevrolet reportedly is discontinuing the ICE model while featuring the EV version. The Blazer SS EV will pace the Daytona 500.

My 2025 Mercedes GLE’s Front is Completely Transformed After I Put Backlighting Behind The Grille With an Illuminated Star Emblem

By Narek Hareyan on February 11, 2025 - 3:04PM

Transform your 2025 Mercedes GLE with a stunning illuminated star and custom backlighting, see the step-by-step process, expert insights, and essential tips to make your ride stand out while keeping it factory-safe.

I Started to Get a Humming Noise and Random Accelerations From My Hyundai Ioniq 6 After Getting It Back From an ICCU

By Narek Hareyan on February 11, 2025 - 1:58PM

After an ICCU replacement, a Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner was shocked to experience a mysterious humming noise and random accelerations, only to return the car just 30 minutes later as the dealership remained clueless.

Rows of New Suvs in Dealership Parking Lot

I Just Checked Carvana, Their 5 Lowest-Mileage Vehicles Are All EVs, But Even at Sub-$40K Prices, They're Not Flying Off the Lot

By Noah Washington on February 11, 2025 - 12:45PM

Used EV values are in free fall as Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, and Ford electric vehicles face punishing depreciation.

Tesla Investors are Bracing for a Massive Stock Dump Following Elon Musk's $97 Billion Bid to Buy OpenAI. TSLA Shares Down 4% Following the News

By Tinsae Aregay on February 11, 2025 - 9:32AM

Elon Musk’s bid to buy OpenAI for $97 billion has sparked fears among Tesla investors that he’ll dump his shares to fund the deal. Several Tesla insiders, including Elon’s brother, Kimbal Musk, Tesla Chairwoman, & CFO, are already selling their stock.

I Had to Pull a Stuck Cybertruck Out of Pismo Beach Dunes With My Rivian R1T, Here's What Actually Happened

By Noah Washington on February 11, 2025 - 8:58AM

A Rivian R1T's successful rescue of a stuck Cybertruck at Pismo Beach showcases the real-world gap between Tesla's futuristic promises and Rivian's proven off-road capabilities.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Took My Cybertruck To the Car Wash and They Refused to Wash My Truck, They Said It Will Void My Warranty and They Would Be Liable”

By Denis Flierl on February 11, 2025 - 7:32AM

Can you take the Tesla Cybertruck through an automatic car wash? One owner says a Westerly RI, car wash refused to let him enter theirs for fear of being held liable for any damage. Here is Philipp’s surprising story. What does Tesla say about it?

I Love Everything About The Lucid Air Touring - But I Still Have 4 Concerns Before Making The Switch From My Model 3

By Noah Washington on February 10, 2025 - 10:53PM

Online forums show increasing numbers of Model S and Model 3 owners trading in their vehicles for the Lucid Air.

Harrison Ford Stars in Jeep Super Bowl Ad

Jeep Highlights Patriotism and 2025 Wrangler 4xe in Super Bowl Ad

By Mary Conway on February 10, 2025 - 7:20PM

Jeep has legendary actor Harrison Ford encouraging drivers to get out and write your own "Owner's Manual."

So We Lost Both Sets of Keys To Our Chevy Silverado, Here’s How I’m Getting a New One Without Going to the Mechanic

We Lost Both Sets of Keys to my Chevy Silverado and I'm Getting New One Without the Hassle or Cost of a Mechanic

By Narek Hareyan on February 10, 2025 - 4:37PM

Losing both sets of your car keys to your Chevy Silverado is a nightmare, but what if you could get a brand-new one without ever stepping foot in a mechanic’s shop? Here’s how one driver did it and what you need to know.

Heads Up! The Rivian R1S Gen 2 Comes with a Travel Air CompressorBut Is It Even Usable?

I Haven't Seen Anyone Talk About This as My Rivian R1S Gen2’s Tires Lost Some Air and I Was Trying to Clear the Alert and Refill Them

By Narek Hareyan on February 10, 2025 - 4:07PM

Rivian R1S Gen 2 owners are frustrated as the included travel air compressor turns out to be practically useless, leaving them searching for better alternatives.

Owner of a Golden Tesla Cybertruck Says He Can No Longer Handle the Constant Harassment. He Adds, “I Tried to Trade in the Cybertruck, but Tesla Won’t Accept It”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 10, 2025 - 6:32AM

A Cybertruck owner with a golden truck says he has to deal with constant hostility toward him and his family. His wife has stopped using the truck, and he says he wants to trade it in for another Tesla, but the EV maker has refused.

Why This Well-Respected TV Show Calls the 2025 Ram 1500 the Best Fullsize Truck

By Mary Conway on February 9, 2025 - 7:47PM

MotorWeek singles out the Ram and its new powertrain for top honors!

CO Tesla Dealer Is Vandalized 3 Times in 10 Days, Tesla Owners FB Page Says, “Recent Attacks Are Not Limited to Dealerships But Also Extend to Tesla Owners”

By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2025 - 2:25PM

Tesla owners may be targeted for hate crimes. A new report from 9 News in Denver says a Tesla dealer in Loveland, Colorado, has been vandalized three times in ten days. The Tesla Owners Facebook page says owners are also being targeted. Are you at risk?

Tesla Cybertruck Owner on FSD Drives Straight Into a Concrete Pole & Totals His Truck, Says “Thank You, Tesla! It Was Obviously My Fault” Adds, “I Want to Share the Accident Footage, but I Don’t Want to Damage Tesla’s Brand”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 9, 2025 - 11:22AM

A Cybertruck owner drives straight into a concrete pole while using Tesla’s latest FSD software. However, rather than being mad, he says, “Thank you, Tesla!” In addition, he says he will not share the accident footage to protect Tesla’s image.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner From Utah Says He Was Almost Beaten Up Simply For Driving a Cybertruck, but Adds, “It’s Not an Elon Musk Thing, the Guy was Driving a Lifted Ford F-350 Diesel”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 9, 2025 - 7:38AM

A Cybertruck owner says a random stranger approached him and said, “Let me tell you something.” Then, the stranger started a tirade about the Cybertruck. However, the owner adds that the issue wasn’t Elon Musk, and the guy had a lifted Ford F-350 diesel.

Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series Owner Says, “Buyers Got Cooked, Prices Have Dropped Like Crazy, and With All The Incentives Now, I Feel Played”

By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2025 - 6:43AM

Did the first Tesla Cybertruck buyers get a raw deal? Should they have waited to buy the new truck? There are multiple incentives, and prices have dropped. Frank purchased the first Cybertrucks and says he feels played. What do other early buyers say?

Elon Musk Forced to Explain Why Tesla Did Not Pay Any Federal Taxes for 5 Years Despite Making $6.7 Billion in Profits – Musk Says, “Tesla Losses Were High for Many Years, So Carry Forward”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 9, 2025 - 2:19AM

Elon Musk has found himself in a controversy after he said, “Tax reform is needed. Too many loopholes.” People are criticizing Musk, saying Tesla hasn’t paid any federal taxes for 6 out of the past 7 years. However, Musk says there is an explanation.

Epic 2,929-Mile Road Trip in a Rivian R1S: Smooth Ride, Long Nights, and Why Flying Might Win Next Time

My Epic 2,929-Mile Road Trip in a Rivian R1S Was a Smooth Ride, Long Nights, but Flying Might Win Next Time

By Narek Hareyan on February 8, 2025 - 10:03PM

Is the thrill of a long EV road trip worth the trade-offs of time, cost, and charging stops? Find out how a 2,929-mile journey in a Rivian R1S stacks up against flying and share your own road trip experiences.

Ram is Heading Back to the 2025 Super Bowl With a Truck Lineup that is 'Just Right'

By Mary Conway on February 8, 2025 - 9:26PM

Actor Glen Powell is back with a new version of 'Goldilocks'.

Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Don't Care if I Lose a Few Miles Per Charge, These Chrome Wheels Look So Much Better Than the Black Rims, Especially on White”

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2025 - 10:04AM

Should you put new wheels on your Tesla vehicle, how many miles per charge will you lose, and will new wheels affect driving performance? Here is Terry's Tesla Model 3 with chrome rims, what other owners say, and what every Tesla owner should know.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Make Fun of a $100,000 GM Truck That Breaks Down a Lot. They Add, “Ford, Chevy, & Dodge Trucks are Made by 'B' & 'C' Engineers, Whereas Tesla Gets the Best Talent”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 8, 2025 - 8:50AM

A group of Tesla Cybertruck owners make fun of a Chevrolet Silverado owner who complained that his $100,000 truck is always breaking down and getting towed. They add that Ford, Chevy, & Doge don’t have as good engineers as Tesla.

The Elusive Electric Impala Is The Most Exciting Car That GM Decided Not To Build According To Searches At The End Of 2024

By Rob Enderle on February 7, 2025 - 8:13PM

One of the most searched cars on the internet last year was the 2025 Impala; sadly, there isn’t one coming. However, I think, designed and built right, it could be a Tesla Model S killer.

Scout Being Denied Direct Selling Rendered By DALL-E

Buyers Are Becoming Excited About The New Scout Electric SUV And Scout Wants To Sell To Them Directly Like Tesla Does, But They Aren’t Allowed To Do This In Their Home State (and Many Others)

By Rob Enderle on February 7, 2025 - 7:56PM

Scout wants to sell directly to customers like Tesla does, but even Tesla can’t sell directly in South Carolina, where Scout is located. This inability to sell directly is increasing the probability that China will own the EV car market.

Inside Honda and Nissan's $58B Fight for Survival, The 90-Day Timeline That Could Change Everything

By Noah Washington on February 7, 2025 - 6:56PM

Honda and Nissan shook the automotive industry in December 2024 with their announcement of a historic $58 billion merger plan aimed at competing with Chinese EV makers by 2026.

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