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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 7)

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By Tinsae Aregay on December 19, 2023 - 9:00AM
Jay Leno together with Tesla’s Chief Designer & Head of Vehicle Engineering has taken the Cybertruck on its first independent off-roading test. Leno says the Cybertruck handles rock crawling & water fording “like it’s nothing.”
By Tinsae Aregay on December 18, 2023 - 4:51PM
Jay Leno has released a new Cybertruck review video showing, how to turn the Cybertruck into a boat (Elon Musk has confirmed with more details), hidden air compressor, drift backward, scuba battery pack, Basecamp & other hidden features.
By John Goreham on December 15, 2023 - 1:48PM
We tested the 2024 Acura MDX and found that it makes you realize there are many senses when you drive. 
By Timothy Boyer on December 15, 2023 - 9:54AM
Here is an update of 10 solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts who state that these models have the lowest transaction prices today.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 14, 2023 - 10:41AM
Early insurance quotes for Foundation Series Cybertrucks show the all-electric truck is much cheaper to insure relative to its price. This is due to the Cybertruck’s paintless, dent-proof, ultra-rugged stainless steel exterior.
By John Goreham on December 14, 2023 - 9:53AM
We had a chance to test-drive the Honda Motocompacto electric e-bike. It’s fun to drive, seems very high quality, and it has commuters and students in mind.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 9:14AM
Despite its superior specs, the Cybertruck hasn’t been performing well in off-roading situations. A new video shows the Cybertruck stuck in a relatively easy off-roading trail & even more embarrassingly, a Ford F Series truck had to tow the vehicle free.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2023 - 2:33PM
Sandy Munro has released a new Cybertruck in-depth interview with the top 5 engineering heads at Tesla. Topics include steer-by-wire, 48-volt architecture, new high-bandwidth ethernet data loop, more efficient hairpin motors, and more breakthroughs.
By Timothy Boyer on December 9, 2023 - 11:38AM
A recent review of recommended SUVs from Consumer Reports reveals that this popular Toyota in the 2024 model is not so popular anymore based on road tests and their Annual Auto Surveys.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 9, 2023 - 11:00AM
In a new video, a Tesla “Cyberbeast” Cybertruck goes face to face against the top-of-the-line $110,000 starting price Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Cybertruck annihilates the Ford both on pavement and while driving off-road.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 8, 2023 - 9:33AM
The Cybertruck is the 1st vehicle to feature, steer-by-wire, 48-volt architecture, clean 4680 cell and a structural battery pack design, and high-bandwidth ethernet comms. In his new video, Sandy Munro gives us a glimpse into Cybertruck’s inner workings.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2023 - 8:27PM
MKBHD has released his Cybertruck 2nd impressions video & he’s disappointed with Tesla – “They promised a 500-mile range and delivered 340 miles; They promised $69,000, the tri-motor is $100,000; 14,000 lbs towing, now it’s 11,000 lbs.”
By John Goreham on December 7, 2023 - 11:57AM
Our testing of the Michelin CrossClimate2 tire has now spanned 31,000 miles. We report on tire tread wear, noise, and MPG changes during our two-and-a-half-year test.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2023 - 5:12AM
Tesla, to inspire the automotive world to make the shift 48-volts sent a “how to build a 48-volt vehicle” guide to all automotive CEOs. Today Ford CEO Jim Farley has confirmed receiving this guide and Elon Musk has responded to the situation in return.
By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 2:23PM
We had a chance to experience the 2023 BMW Z4 and came away with five strong impressions.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 5, 2023 - 8:10AM
A new video shows a Tesla Cybertruck carrying a Toyota Prius on the truck bed while off-roading. Further inspection of the video reveals that the Cybertruck is preparing for an automatic emergency braking test.
By Timothy Boyer on December 4, 2023 - 10:02PM
According to Consumer Reports surveys, these two- and three-row midsized SUV models are the ones most reliable for shoppers looking to keep their SUV for the long haul…both figuratively and literally.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 4, 2023 - 10:12AM
At the Cybertruck delivery event, Tesla showed off the Cybertruck’s durability rather disappointingly by softly lobbing a baseball at the glass. However, a new video shows Tesla’s top executive team thoroughly testing the Cybertruck glass.
By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2023 - 11:27AM
Can you put a price on reliability? Dealerships can and do. Here’s the latest on the 10 most reliable cars today and the price tag Consumer Reports says you can expect for each.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 2, 2023 - 11:26AM
Tesla’s VP of Investor Relations has come to MKBHD’s defense against “he should stay in his lane” comments and production quality criticisms. MKBHD’s Cybertruck review was especially criticized in light of Hagerty’s & Top Gear’s stellar reviews.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 1, 2023 - 8:07AM
Tesla has launched the first 1000 “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks at the delivery event. The trucks are inspired by the Foundation Series books and contain special 3-headed Cyberbeast badging and Elon Musk’s civilization collapse warnings.
By John Goreham on November 30, 2023 - 11:12AM
We update our long-term test of the Ford Bronco Sport with a focus on things we have learned in the first four months of ownership including a look at the community of owners.
By Armen Hareyan on November 28, 2023 - 10:56PM
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo impressed me from the get-go with its use of high-quality materials and competitive pricing. From the sleek exterior to the thoughtfully crafted interior, Mazda has spared no expense in making this car visually appealing.
By Armen Hareyan on November 25, 2023 - 3:07PM
Last week when I test-drove the 2023 Toyota Corolla XSE Hatchback for this review, I had lots of great arguments, except one: I wish Toyota would also offer a hybrid version. I hope Toyota ads the hybrid Corolla in the coming years.
By John Goreham on November 21, 2023 - 8:06AM
We test the 2023 Ford F-250 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab and come away with some strong opinions.
By Timothy Boyer on November 16, 2023 - 5:50PM
Here are 10 of the cheapest new models that are solid, safe, and reliable, recently recommended by CR analysts that includes 3 Toyota models!
By Tinsae Aregay on November 15, 2023 - 5:42PM
Ford CEO, Jim Farley has fired the first shot at Elon Musk sharing a video of a Ford F-150 Lightning tackling the same Stair Step challenge as did a release candidate Tesla Cybertruck. In the video, the F-150 appears to outperform the Cybertruck.
By Armen Hareyan on November 14, 2023 - 10:37PM
If you are in need to carry seven or even eight passengers and want an EV or PHEV, your choices are quite limited. And Mazda enters that space with the 2024 CX-90 PHEV, which I am reviewing in this article.
By Armen Hareyan on November 13, 2023 - 10:56PM
Unveil the 2023 Toyota Prius in a groundbreaking review, exploring its transformation into the first Prius that captivates with desirability beyond its legendary fuel efficiency.
By John Goreham on November 13, 2023 - 8:07AM
If you are looking for a luxury SUV with a powerful battery-electric drive system, the Mercedes EQE is an intriguing option to consider.