Automotive News (Page 107)

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.

Tesla Semi To Undergo Independent Testing Giving Public First Time Access To Data

By Armen Hareyan on May 6, 2023 - 11:08PM

Tesla Starts Testing Undisguised Cybertruck Alpha Prototype With a Handful of Changes

By Armen Hareyan on May 6, 2023 - 8:47PM

Nighttime Video Highlights Important New 2023 Toyota RAV4 Changes

By Jeff Teague on May 6, 2023 - 4:47PM

2023 Toyota RAV4 brings big updates and improvements. See them displayed at night.

BMW Adds 90,000 Vehicles To Takata Recall List; Drivers Told To Park Them

By Marc Stern on May 6, 2023 - 4:31PM

BMW has issued a "don't drive order" for 90,000 older models, including the M3, M5, and X5 from 2003-2006. The automaker issued the order during the ongoing Takata airbag scandal and recall.

Elon Musk Responds To BBC Top Gear’s 200-Mph Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack Review

By Tinsae Aregay on May 6, 2023 - 10:22AM

Elon Musk and the BBC haven't been on the best of terms. The contention between the two started when Tesla sued the BBC's Top Gear back in 2011. However, today, Top Gear has come out with a review of the Tesla Model S Plaid track pack and Elon Musk has responded. Although it doesn't appear Musk has seen the entire episode before responding.

Toyota Highlander Warning for Owners and Used Car Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on May 6, 2023 - 9:26AM

Here’s an informative piece that can save a current Highlander owner from total engine failure or alert a used car shopper looking at buying an older Highlander about a common fault that leads to a blown engine in these models.

Replace the Hybrid Battery in Your Prius with an Upgraded Battery

By Timothy Boyer on May 6, 2023 - 9:10AM

Here’s a very informative demonstration on how to replace the hybrid battery in a Prius with an upgrade that you will definitely want to see whether you DIY or hire someone to do it for you.

The Aging Impreza Is Now The Best In Subaru’s Lineup? And It Could Get Better

By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2023 - 7:32AM

The aging 2023 Impreza pulled off another strange feat. See why it's the best-performing model in Subaru's all-wheel-drive lineup.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek Vs Outback Vs Forester

The Subaru Crosstrek Vs Outback Vs Forester SUVs - iSeeCars Says One Is The Best

By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2023 - 7:05AM

Which Subaru model is the best, the Forester, Outback, or Crosstrek? They are recently ranked by iSeeCars and check out the best model.

Ford Hopes To Make F-150 Lightning Strike Again

By Marc Stern on May 5, 2023 - 6:24PM

According to Ford's CEO Jim Farley, the automaker hopes to make lightning strike again with the success of a new model. Ford found that 80 percent of F-150 Lightning EV buyers had never purchased a truck. The automaker hopes to make lightning strike again with an undeveloped three-row electric SUV.

Large SUVs That Can Hold the Most Cargo Measured by Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on May 5, 2023 - 5:14PM

Need to know just how much cargo room that large SUV you are considering buying actually holds? Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on which 8 large SUVs they found that hold the most cargo.

Tesla's Electric Surge: How the American Automaker is Dominating the German Market

By Armen Hareyan on May 5, 2023 - 11:24AM

Tesla Cybertruck To Get Parts From South Korean Company, Seo Yeon-Hwa

By Jeremy Johnson on May 5, 2023 - 9:31AM

South Korean company, Seo Yeon-Hwa, has reportedly won a $225 million Cybertruck parts contract with Tesla.

Unlike a Human, Tesla Vision Never Sleeps, Protecting You At All Times

By Jeremy Johnson on May 5, 2023 - 9:09AM

Tesla vision is active at all times when driving a Tesla vehicle. This means you are protected at all times.

Driverless Tesla Model X Delivers Coffee Order in Dubai: Does This Mean Robotaxis Are Happening?

By Jeremy Johnson on May 5, 2023 - 8:55AM

There is a video of a coffee being brought to someone in Dubai by a Tesla Model X. There is no driver in the car.

Good Housekeeping Says The New Subaru Outback Is A Top Family Pick Again

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2023 - 6:35AM

The 2023 Subaru Outback is among the Best New Family Cars Of 2023. See why it's named the best five years in a row now.

Why The New Subaru WRX Is Now Looking Up To The Aging Impreza

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2023 - 6:05AM

The 2023 Subaru WRX had the second largest percentage of increase in sales last month, and the WRX is still way up for the year. See why the Subaru is looking up at the aging Impreza compact car.

Is Tesla's Next Battery Manganese?

By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2023 - 10:50PM

There is a video sharing some information that Tesla's next battery may be a Manganese chemistry.

The Three Original Tesla Roadsters in China: That Were Never Taken Out Of Their Packaging

By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2023 - 10:30PM

There are three original Tesla Roadsters in China that were never taken out of their original packaging.

Tesla Reportedly Award $260 Million Order to Korean Company for Cybertruck Parts

Tesla Reportedly Awards $260 Million Order to Korean Company for Cybertruck Parts

By Armen Hareyan on May 4, 2023 - 9:44PM

Lectron Offers New Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 Gadget To Power 115 V Devices

By John Goreham on May 4, 2023 - 2:47PM

Lectron announces a new device that will allow Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners to power up 115 V devices and do other things as well.

New Pepsi Tesla Semi Sighting Shows 3 Cameras and Reveals The Big Secret

By Armen Hareyan on May 4, 2023 - 2:29PM

Tesla is Reportedly Using BYD Batteries With Fire Issues on a New Model Y Variant in Europe

By Tinsae Aregay on May 4, 2023 - 2:24PM

Tesla has started production of a new Model Y variant at Giga Berlin with batteries supplied by BYD. The new Model Y variant's 45,000 euros starting price makes it a great offer. However, there are concerns even amongst die-hard Tesla fans regarding the safety of the BYD batteries which now power the new Model Y.

Tesla Will Build A Micromobility EV: For $7,000

By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2023 - 10:57AM

Tesla is going to continue to build less expensive vehicles. There is a micromobility EV that will be built for $7,000.

Reveal for 2024 Toyota Tacoma is May 19th – Trim Levels Teased

By Jeff Teague on May 4, 2023 - 9:30AM

We now know 2024 Tacoma configurations and reveal date.

Subaru Outback Regains Its Top Spot - The New Wilderness Gets Hot This Spring

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2023 - 6:06AM

The newly upgraded 2023 Subaru Outback is now the top-selling model in Subaru's all-wheel-drive lineup, at least for now. See why the new Wilderness trim level gives Outback a boost this spring.

The Subaru Forester Is Now Trending Up - Don’t Count The Aging SUV Out Yet

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2023 - 5:40AM

The 2023 Subaru Forester continued its upward trend in April with another impressive sales increase. Check out the compact SUV report and why it may be the best pick for new model shoppers.

Tesla Model 3 Long Range Is Back: Less Range and LFP Batteries?

By Jeremy Johnson on May 3, 2023 - 10:31PM

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range is back in the Tesla store. It has less range then the old Model 3 Long Range. Does this mean it has LFP batteries?

Tesla Supplier IDRA Reveals a Tiny Giga Press for Electric Motor Production

By Tinsae Aregay on May 3, 2023 - 2:05PM

Tesla supplier IDRA is known for building enormous Giga Presses that are used to build the chassis of Tesla vehicles in one piece. However, today, IDRA has revealed a significantly smaller die-casting machine to be used to build electric motor components in one piece.

This Tesla Kit Looks Like Cabinet Drawers and Unlocks Model Y's Camping Mode

By Armen Hareyan on May 3, 2023 - 10:48AM

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