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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 25)

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By Nicolas Caballero on
For Tesla, being a worldwide leader does not only mean selling more cars, as one important parameter widely used in the industry is the profit margin left by each unit sold. The Austin company recorded an impressive profit margin for each sale during the third quarter of the year 2022.
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In just a month and a half the Austin Gigafactory has doubled its production figures; the workers celebrate in style the manufacturing of 20,000 units of the Tesla Model Y.
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Eliminating empty spaces that are created in battery electrodes can help increase the capacity of the battery (up to 25%), and consequently the range of EVs in which they are implemented, according to an interesting study recently published.
By Jeff Teague on
It just got easier to find a specific 2023 Toyota 4Runner. Here is how to get it.
By Nicolas Caballero on
Idra, the Italian company that manufactures the casting machines for Tesla, confirms the shipment of the largest machine of this type in the world to Giga-Texas in Austin; the giant machine will be installed on the production line of the Tesla Cybertruck.
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The LFP battery cells Tesla implements in the Model 3 manufactured in Shanghai are revealing their very good performance, well beyond the specifications of the manufacturer itself. A real road test confirms that its capacity is even higher than the specifications stated in its own data sheet.
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Tesla has already started the process of clearing the trees and land of an area of approximately 170 acres necessary for the expansion of Gigafactory Berlin, a facility that is key to its expansion in the European market.
By Jeff Teague on
The surprising truth about my 2023 Toyota Crown driving impressions.
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla, the best-known electric car brand in the world is celebrating: its Supercharger network turns 10 years old, having more than 35 thousand charging locations spread over 46 countries as of today.
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Light can finally be seen at the end of the tunnel for the Tesla Semi. The electric truck will soon begin deliveries after years of delays: the EPA has already cleared it for circulation and deliveries are expected to begin almost immediately.
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Tesla's latest wireless upgrade makes its cars to charge faster: the OTA software improvement is already being rolled out to the first customers in North America.
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Ramp up production of the Tesla Cybertruck is getting closer. The company is making all the necessary preparations, including manufacturing a key component, the battery packs, at the Fremont factory.
By Jeff Teague on
See how many trim levels were added for 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Shocking.
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla has just updated its new 4680 battery cells production capacity: according to official information this improvement means that mass production is getting closer; although on the other hand and in parallel, Tesla also claims to be reducing its dependence on them. Is it a contradiction?
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Elon Musk has just announced that Tesla is focusing on developing a new platform for its next generation of electric cars, which will cost half as much as the Model 3 and Model Y platform.
By Jeff Teague on
See the new-look 2023 Toyota Camry that has fans going crazy.
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The technical and economic consequences of withdrawing ultrasonic sensors from Tesla electric cars are many: the widely known expert Sandy Munro clarified some, to answer the question about whether cost savings actually reduce safety features.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2022 Mercedes Benz S580 is a unique vehicle in itself. Its immense size, its racy silhouette and its refined mechanics give the S580 an allure that few vehicles are capable of achieving. Not to mention the impressive amount of embedded technologies.
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Tesla has changed its original plans and will no longer produce the 4680 battery cells for electric cars made in Giga-Berlin. The manufacturing team is moving to Austin, Texas; here we will discuss some of the alleged reasons behind this difficult decision.
By John Goreham on
We have a chance to touch, feel, and drive all of Mercedes-Benz's new EQ battery-electric vehicles. The one we found to be the most fun is also the brand’s most attainable BEV. Here's why this Tesla Model Y direct competitor deserves a closer look from shoppers.
By John Goreham on
The three-row 2022 Infiniti QX60 offers buyers looking for a premium SUV a long list of advantages in a crowded segment.
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla has just added some improvements to the made in Shanghai Tesla Model Y to make the ride more comfortable for rear-seat passengers.
By Jeff Teague on
See all three 2023 Toyota Crown trim levels together side-by-side. Which one is your favorite?
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Fresh new look and features for 2023 Toyota Corolla.
By Nicolas Caballero on
Strong accusations forced Euro NCAP authorities to investigate Tesla for alleged fraud in the European crash tests series. However, absolutely no trace of cheating in any possible way was detected by the European inspectors.
By Jeff Teague on
2023 Toyota Crown has a crazy new look – and a new shade.
By Nicolas Caballero on
After months of waiting there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for European Tesla reservation holders: the Tesla Model S and Model X could arrive earlier than expected to their – very - patient owners, as the first deliveries will be made before the end of this year, 2022.
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Tesla has just surpassed the symbolic figure of 10,000 Supercharger locations on the European continent, mainly in the Western area. This allows Tesla users to make long-distance trips with relatively short stops, and also allows drivers of other EV brands to do the same, as Superchargers have been opened up to others with the Tesla app.
By Nicolas Caballero on
The best-selling car in Germany in September 2022 was the Tesla Model Y; a headline that actually hides some half-truths, as Tesla usually accumulates deliveries in the last quarter of the year. But it is also true that the huge production ramp up at the Berlin Gigafactory is allowing that to happen, to the terror of German and other European ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) legacy manufacturers in general.
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These vehicles have been drawn using specific software for the Tesla supercomputer, known as Dojo, partially based on the Cybertruck design. The future of this artificial intelligence involves the complete design of the company's electric models, allegedly without the need for human intervention.