Automotive News (Page 2)

Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

Lyn’s Toyota Kept Breaking Down, We Gave Her a New Jeep So She Can Drive Strangers To Work and Chemo Appts

By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2024 - 1:16PM

What car dealer gives away new cars? Not any I know of until now. Here is Lyn's amazing story of helping strangers by driving them to work and medical appts until her Toyota broke down. Now, she has a brand new Jeep courtesy of one generous dealer.

Consumer Reports Recommend These All-Season Tires for Snow

Best All-Season Tires for Winter Driving for Car Owners Not Wanting Snow Tires

By Timothy Boyer on November 14, 2024 - 10:43AM

Before tire shopping this winter, here are Consumer Reports' latest recommendations for the best all-season tires for snowy weather winter driving conditions when the added expense of buying separate (and expensive) snow tires might not really be needed.

Subaru Is Ready to Uncover the New Forester Hybrid, I Think It Will Show In L.A.

By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2024 - 9:26AM

Subaru of America says the Subaru Forester Hybrid is coming soon. Where will Subaru unveil the new compact SUV model? I think it will be in Los Angeles.

America’s Most Anticipated New Models, The All-New Subaru Forester Hybrid Is Wild

By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2024 - 6:54AM

There's a buzz in the air about the all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid. Newsweek has called it one of America's most eagerly awaited new vehicles for 2025. With 25 models on the horizon, here are the latest updates on the upcoming Forester Hybrid. It’s Wild.

Elan's Cybertruck that had a Power Conversion System issue

I Picked Up This Cybertruck on Oct 30th. On Nov 3rd It Was Dead and Tesla Has No Idea What's Wrong. Finally They Called Me Last Night

By Armen Hareyan on November 14, 2024 - 12:18AM

Tesla Cybertruck owner is facing troubles with an unresponsive truck that is potentially linked to the latest recall, but Tesla is making it right.

Someone Is About To Be Surprised With A New Cyberbeast Cybertruck; It Won't Be Just A Test Drive!

By Jeremy Johnson on November 13, 2024 - 9:16PM

On the Cybertruck Owners Only group, a member, Joseph, has stated that he's ready to pick up his Cyberbeast Cybertruck with his girlfriend, who thinks it is going to be just a test drive.

GM Recalling Nearly 462,000 2020-2022 Pickups and SUVs Including Silverados and Tahoes Because the Back Wheels Can Lock Up

By Mary Conway on November 13, 2024 - 8:25PM

The huge recall involves a transmission problem that can cause the back wheels to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Today's Cybertruck Recall Involves an Issue Heart Of Your Truck's Electrical System

This Cybertruck Recall Involves an Issue With the Driver Unit Inverter, Which Is The Heart Of your Cybertruck's Electric System

By Armen Hareyan on November 13, 2024 - 5:53PM

Cybertruck's power heart, the inverter, has an issue that needs more than just a software fix.

Long Term Maintenance Costs Vary Widely Between Car Brands

"The Difference To Maintain A Car On Average Between Some Brands Can Be Thousands Over A 10-Year Time Frame," Warns Consumer Reports.

By Timothy Boyer on November 13, 2024 - 10:25AM

An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.

Tesla Semi Truck Customers Are Still Waiting, Sysco Says, “We Put A Deposit On 50 Trucks in 2017, They Placed Us In the Queue”

By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2024 - 9:10AM

Many customers want Tesla's Semi Trucks, but they still can't get them. It's been nearly a decade since the first orders were placed, and the wait could be longer.

Tom Doll Transformed Subaru Into a Loyal Band of Followers, “We Asked, What Can We Do No One Else Can Do? Our Owners Gave Us This Amazing Answer”

By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2024 - 6:38AM

How did Subaru move from selling only 150,000 cars yearly to over 700,000? You can brainstorm all you want in the corporate board rooms or be smart and ask your owners. That's what former Subaru CEO Tom Doll did. Find out the fascinating answer.

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid XSE Review: Amazing SUV With Long Range

By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2024 - 11:36PM

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid elevates the already popular RAV4 with its blend of practicality, efficiency, and simplicity that has made the base model a hit, selling like hot popcorn at the movies.

Cadillac Introduces its 2026 VISTIQ EV- Three Rows of Luxury

By Mary Conway on November 12, 2024 - 8:45PM

Smaller than the Escalade IQ but larger than the LYRIQ, the VISTIQ will fill an important void in Cadillac's luxury lineup.

Bogus Non-Copper Electrical System Clip Leads Warning

Cheap Chinese Clip Leads Made with Fake Wire, Warning for DIY Car Owners

By Timothy Boyer on November 12, 2024 - 5:42PM

Before using those inexpensive colored clip leads when working on your car, you must do this simple test to see if they are made with fake copper wire.

This Is My Life Now. The Cybertruck Drives Me Around 99.9% Of The Time While I Just Hang Out

By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2024 - 3:59PM

The future of driving is changing. Look at the inside this Tesla Cybertruck experience.

Image of Hyundai service area by John Goreham

Here Are All The Brands That Come With Included Maintenance In 2025

By John Goreham on November 12, 2024 - 3:31PM

We list out all of the American-market brands that include maintenance as part of the new vehicle price.

I Found A Thief Locked Inside My C8 Corvette, He Asked, Can I Get Out? No, You Can’t Get Out, I’m Calling The Cops

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2024 - 10:02AM

The unique electric door latches of a Chevrolet Corvette C8 humiliatingly foiled a would-be car thief in Miami Beach. Here is Julio's unique true crime story when he found a car thief sitting inside his new Corvette trying to escape. Beware, car thieves.

Image of Ford F-150 Lightning charging by John Goreham

Evidence Mounts That Battery-Electric Pickup Trucks Are Failing In America

By John Goreham on November 12, 2024 - 9:08AM

We lay out sobering facts about battery-electric pickup trucks. It’s hard to see how battery-only pickups can be seen as anything but a failing effort.

KBB’s 8 Best New SUVs For Snow, “Every Subaru Outback Comes Right Out Of the Box With AWD, Making This a Great and the Best Car For Snow”

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2024 - 7:17AM

Which are the best new 2025 model year SUVs for snow this year? Kelley Blue Book picked eight of the best new models and ranked the 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Subaru Outback among the best. Here is why Subaru has the best value picks.

Couple Learns All About Cybertruck Wraps Near The San Antonio Area With One Person Saying, "It Went From a Smudged Fridge To Gorgeous"

By Jeremy Johnson on November 12, 2024 - 1:10AM

A couple that just bought a Tesla Cybertruck learned all about where they can get wraps near the San Antonio, Texas, area. Some of the remarks were quite insightful and others, amusing.

Dan Ives Sees An Additional Trillion In Tesla Coming With Accelerated Cybercab and Regulatory Approval

By Jeremy Johnson on November 11, 2024 - 4:06PM

Dan Ives, an analyst, sees an accelerated Cybercab and FSD approval for Tesla, by as much as 2 to 3 years, accelerating both the technology and Tesla at the same time.

Tesla's Momentum Has Reached Unstoppable Territory - Escape Velocity

By Jeremy Johnson on November 11, 2024 - 3:14PM

Tesla is gaining momentum and has reached a point where it is unstoppable - it has achieved escape velocity.

The Subaru WRX Snaps A 15-Month Sales Decline

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2024 - 10:27AM

The Subaru WRX had decreased in sales volume for 15 consecutive months. What happened in October was a significant uptick. Check out the WRX's sales performance and where the sports car is headed now.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners With a Vinyl Wrap Are Finding the Stainless Steel Becomes Permanently Blemished After Removing the Wrap

By Tinsae Aregay on November 11, 2024 - 8:19AM

Cybertruck owners who have removed the wraps off their trucks report that they found the stainless steel permanently blemished. Either due to non-symmetric corrosion or chemicals, the Cybertruck’s stainless steel doesn’t hold up well under a vinyl wrap.

A New Subaru and Toyota Engine Failure Lawsuit Includes All BRZ, FR-S, 86, and GR86 Boxer Engines

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2024 - 7:56AM

A new class action lawsuit alleges Subaru's Boxer engines in the BRZ, Scion FR-S, Toyota 86, and GR86 are defective in the two automaker's sports cars. Here are the latest details.

The Dreaded Cybertruck “Red Screen of Death” Makes its Way to Canada as First Canadian Cybertruck Owners Start to Experience Failures

By Tinsae Aregay on November 10, 2024 - 9:11AM

New Canadian Cybertruck owners share critical failures only days after Tesla started delivering the vehicle. One Canadian Cybertruck owner shows his experience with the Cybertruck “red screen of death,” known all too well by US Cybertruck owners.

Tom Doll Transformed Subaru Into a Loyal Band of Followers, “The Original Subaru Owners Wanted To Sell Motor Scooters, They Weren’t Interested In Cars”

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2024 - 7:47AM

Tom Doll, the mastermind behind one of America's greatest success stories, was the CEO of Subaru of America. He is the architect who transformed a small Japanese scooter company into an automotive giant. Here is Tom's fascinating story.

Tesla's possible next vehicle design, rendered by Grok

Tesla's Next Vehicle May Look Like This

By Armen Hareyan on November 9, 2024 - 8:03PM

The next Tesla vehicle's design is anticipated to reflect Tesla's ongoing evolution towards more futuristic, efficiency-focused, and potentially autonomous designs.

Toyota Has A $500M Monumental Task Replacing Nearly 100,000 Tundra Engines, Dealer Says, “We Have 4 Stores, If 50 Customers Come In All At Once, It Will Be Challenging”

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2024 - 11:15AM

Toyota faces a series of challenges as they begin replacing more than 100,000 engines in Tundra pickups and Lexus LX for a new recall in December. Do you have a 2022 or 2023 Toyota Tundra pickup? You may have a long wait, and here’s what you need to know.

Even If You Are Not a Mechanic You Should Do This With Your Toyota

"But It's A Toyota, Why Would I Open The Hood?"

By Timothy Boyer on November 9, 2024 - 10:30AM

The Toyota maintenance tip you will not see in your owner's manual but should do it at least once in your car's lifetime. Especially if you almost never raise its hood.

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