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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 11)

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By Nicolas Caballero on February 6, 2023 - 11:08AM
The Cybertruck will be presented in a few months, but we are steadily learning more details about it. We are getting closer to the great revelation of the year at Tesla; among many other details, a first look at its steered rear axle promises better mobility.
By Marc Stern on February 5, 2023 - 2:03PM
With automakers like Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, BMW, and others either delivering or ramping up and delivering electric vehicles, you have to wonder if Tesla, the current market leader because it jumped in first, is seeing the competition gaining rapidly in its rearview.
By Tinsae Aregay on February 4, 2023 - 6:21PM
For months now there have been speculations that Tesla is working on a refresh to the Model 3 and has codenamed the project "Highland." However, today, although subtle, we have received our first confirmation regarding project Highland from Elon Musk.
By Nicolas Caballero on February 4, 2023 - 11:44AM
Mohammad Asadi, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology, has just published an article in the journal “Science” describing the chemistry behind his novel lithium-air battery design. The insights gained will allow high-tech companies like Tesla, and in fact, all other EV manufacturers to further optimize battery design, with the potential to achieve ultra-high power densities far in excess of current lithium-ion technology.
By Nicolas Caballero on February 3, 2023 - 10:30AM
The Tesla Model S has broken the winter range record in a new extensive cold-weather range test conducted in Norway.

By Tinsae Aregay on February 2, 2023 - 5:06PM
Yesterday, Elon Musk announced that he just reviewed the production beta Cybertruck and added to the hype of the vehicle by saying "it's incredible." And today, a new Cybertruck prototype has been spotted testing close to Tesla's design studio with two never before seen changes.
By Nicolas Caballero on February 2, 2023 - 4:19PM
Tesla's intentions to install its next Gigafactory in Mexico are widely known by now; new data and reports provided by people close to the Administration have now pointed out where the new electric car manufacturing plant could be built.
By Nicolas Caballero on February 1, 2023 - 5:22PM
TPV (Thermo Photovoltaic) Energy is a form of renewable energy that harnesses the heat from the sun and converts it into electricity. This type of energy system involves using an array of photovoltaic (PV) cells to capture sunlight and then converting the energy to electricity.
By John Goreham on February 1, 2023 - 11:07AM
We show you exactly why the 2023 Silverado ZR2 pickup truck is considered Chevrolet’s “flagship” vehicle. We counted a dozen things lesser trucks don’t have.
By Armen Hareyan on January 31, 2023 - 8:38PM
The 2023 Infiniti QX60 is the latest iteration of the luxury brand's popular midsize SUV. This is the vehicle that has earned the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for excellence in safety features. This week I am reviewing the 2023 Infiniti QX60 Autograph.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 31, 2023 - 12:49PM
Tesla's energy storage facilities increased 152% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2022, reaching an amazing 2.5 GWh and achieving the highest figures in the history of the company.

By Nicolas Caballero on January 30, 2023 - 12:31PM
The Tesla Model Y managed to position itself as the fourth best-selling car in the world in 2022, surpassing ICE legacy models as popular as the Toyota Camry or the Honda CR-V.
By John Goreham on January 30, 2023 - 10:08AM
We have tested the 2023 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD and found that the options you choose will make a meaningful difference in your satisfaction.
By Timothy Boyer on January 26, 2023 - 4:54PM
Here’s the latest “Best SUV” rating from Consumer Reports that showcases a range of SUVs featuring midsized models with both gas and Hybrid drivetrains that you can buy today under $40,000 that have remarkable reliability, safety, efficiency, and value.
By Timothy Boyer on January 26, 2023 - 2:33PM
Here’s your chance this month to choose a great SUV at a good price with this Consumer Reports recently released list of their recommended best of the best new SUV choices available today.
By Timothy Boyer on January 25, 2023 - 11:51AM
Today’s news raises concerns that pickup trucks like the Ford F-150 should and will become a thing of the past because they have become bigger, bulkier, and more dangerous.
By John Goreham on January 23, 2023 - 12:41PM
We test and review a new 2023 Volvo XC90 with an appropriately-named trim.
By Justin Hart on January 23, 2023 - 4:47AM
My father in-law just purchased a new, 2023 Kia Niro EV Wind and I had the chance to take it for a 20 mile test drive this weekend. I came away from my test drive solidly impressed and feel the Kia Niro EV is worth every penny of its slightly higher starting point compared to other EVs with MSRPs below $40,000 considering its standard features, roominess, and the quality and comfort of the ride. It makes a perfect first EV!
By Nicolas Caballero on January 22, 2023 - 2:02PM
After Tesla's general price drop, demand for its electric vehicles has skyrocketed; this is directly affecting production at Giga Berlin, which currently assembles the Model Y, the most successful Tesla model in Europe. Wait times have already started to increase in recent days.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 20, 2023 - 11:25AM
The Austin, Texas company has taken years to develop it, but everything indicates that the good news will finally arrive in 2023. Gary Black, a major Tesla investor, has just announced that more than 10,000 deliveries of the Cybertruck electric pick-up are expected to be made this year.
By Tinsae Aregay on January 19, 2023 - 7:06PM
After more than a year since releasing the Model S Plaid, Tesla has finally released Track Mode to the quickest production car in the world. Tesla also advises owners for the ultimate track experience, to upgrade to the Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 19, 2023 - 1:42PM
With an energy density 5 times higher than lithium batteries, Amogy has introduced "the world's first semi-trailer powered by ammonia and without emissions". With 900 kWh, just like the Tesla Semi, it can be refueled in about eight minutes.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 18, 2023 - 10:08AM
Tesla returns to refresh our memory with new details of the Tesla Roadster, as per statements by Franz Von Holzhausen. The electric super-car is still a mystery somehow, as pertaining to its actual final details and specifications; although the head of Design of the company anticipates that the results will greatly justify the - very long - waiting time.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 17, 2023 - 4:52PM
Tesla is about to launch a new set of sensors for its electric cars; the HW4 hardware is a major change in the way your Autopilot 'sees the world'. It is also a major cost reduction measure. The HW4 will be available across the Tesla fleet of cars, not just the more affordable EV models. The cost reduction measure is part of Tesla's strategy to make electric cars more accessible to all.
By John Goreham on January 16, 2023 - 5:55PM
We explain why the all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle is an outstanding new offering for those looking for a green SUV.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 16, 2023 - 2:25PM
Franz Von Holzhausen, Tesla's chief designer, has confirmed that the Cybertruck pick-up is ready for production. Despite numerous accumulated delays (its launch was originally scheduled for 2021), the long-awaited electric pickup truck is expected to start production this year at Giga Texas.
By John Goreham on January 16, 2023 - 11:28AM
Yes, it is! Here is a long list of the reasons why the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is a great winter vehicle along with our testing results.
By Nicolas Caballero on January 14, 2023 - 1:36PM
The search for a solution that makes it possible to dampen the intermittencies of renewable energies is focused, as it is widely known, on alternative battery technologies. A Scottish company has now just developed an alternative that combines the potential of cheap and long-lasting flow batteries, with high energy and volumetric density; allegedly higher than Tesla 4680 cells.
By Timothy Boyer on January 14, 2023 - 10:05AM
According to a new Consumer Reports study, their automotive analysts say that these 10 models are selling below their sticker price and are current buyers’ picks of the most discounted new cars and trucks to buy right now.
By Armen Hareyan on January 13, 2023 - 9:08PM
The Kia Telluride, a cousin of the Hyundai Palisade, is getting a good update for 2023. This update includes mechanical and technological advancements that will enhance the driving experience and provide better performance.