Automotive News (Page 158)

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 Patents Magnetic Horizontal Windshield Wiper Technology: Amazingly Efficient

By Jeremy Johnson on February 15, 2023 - 3:11PM

Tesla has just patented magnetic horizontal windshield wipers. This technology will be much more efficient and durable.

Thailand Gets First Supercharger Station From Tesla - Why This is Important for Thailand

By Jeremy Johnson on February 15, 2023 - 2:59PM

Tesla has just installed its first breathtaking looking Supercharger in Thailand and this will be the first of many.

Tesla To Open Superchargers To Other EVs - Network Will Double by 2024

By Jeremy Johnson on February 15, 2023 - 2:42PM

Tesla is opening its Supercharger network to other EVs in the U.S. with plans to double capacity by the end of 2024.

Original image of windshield crack by John Goreham

IIHS Finds Windshield Replacements and Crash Repairs Complicated By Safety Tech

By John Goreham on February 15, 2023 - 10:57AM

Automated driver assist technology has its upside for certain. However, when your windshield breaks or you have a collision, it can lead to recalibration hassles.

Buy The Cheap Subaru Crosstrek Now? New Trims Are More Expensive And Why You Should Wait

By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2023 - 9:47AM

Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek affordable? According to a new U.S. News report, the subcompact SUV is the most affordable for new SUV shoppers. But it makes more sense for shoppers to wait. Check out the Crosstrek report here.

Top Car Brands All Have One - Subaru Is Still Missing An Important Vehicle Offering

By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2023 - 7:09AM

What are the most considered car brands when new car shoppers are looking for a new vehicle in 2023? A Kelley Blue Book report says that Subaru remains in the 10th spot overall again this year. Check out the new report and discover what Subaru is missing in its all-wheel-drive lineup.

Ford F-150 Lightning Battery Issue May Be Linked To QC; Here’s A Peak At Why

By Marc Stern on February 14, 2023 - 6:27PM

On Tuesday, Ford put a hold on further manufacturing of the super-hot electric pickup, the Lightning, because of a potential battery issue. Here's a possible look at the cause of it all.

Ford F-150 Transmission Test Owners Can Do While Driving

By Timothy Boyer on February 14, 2023 - 4:01PM

Here’s a recent reveal by a Ford mechanic on what it means when your F-150 appears to be skipping gears, with a self-test to see if your vehicle is developing a transmission problem or not.

Original image of Ford F-150 Lightning by John Goreham

Breaking News - Battery Issue Halts Ford F-150 Lightning EV

By John Goreham on February 14, 2023 - 12:09PM

Production and sales of the Ford F-150 Lightning have been paused due to what may be a battery issue.

Used Tesla Values Dropping at 3X Industry Average

By John Goreham on February 14, 2023 - 11:24AM

The latest data show that used Tesla vehicles are dropping in value dramatically faster than the overall average.

Hyundai Offers Free Anti-Theft Upgrade In Response to Thefts and Insurance Issues

By John Goreham on February 14, 2023 - 10:08AM

We have the full list of Hyundai models that qualify for this no-cost security update. Is your vehicle on the list?

Giga Berlin - the Machine that Builds the Machine

By Jeremy Johnson on February 14, 2023 - 9:57AM

There are a series of videos from Tesla showing Giga Berlin at work, building Tesla vehicles with the latest technology.

PepsiCo Talks About Using the Tesla Semi

By Jeremy Johnson on February 14, 2023 - 9:48AM

There is a video of PepsiCo executives talking about their usage of the Tesla semi.

Four Occupants Survive Model 3 Crash in Germany

By Jeremy Johnson on February 14, 2023 - 9:27AM

We have news that there was a rollover crash in Germany with a Tesla Model 3. Four occupants survived.

This 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Explains Toyota’s Success In a Nutshell

By John Goreham on February 14, 2023 - 8:43AM

An imported right-hand-drive SUV from Toyota’s days as an up-and-comer helps explain how Toyota became the world’s number one producer of automobiles.

A Surprising Number Of Subaru Owners Say No To An All-New Forester Hybrid

By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2023 - 8:34AM

In a recent poll of Subaru Forester owners, they were asked if they would buy a new Forester hybrid trim level. See how many said no to a new plug-in hybrid model.

The 11 Most Significant Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek Upgrades And One You Missed

By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2023 - 6:53AM

Here are eleven of the most significant upgrades on the remodeled 2024 Subaru Crosstrek that are coming for U.S. customers. However, there's one new upgrade that is missing. Check out the next-generation improvements here and why customers must wait for the most important one.

Tesla Investor Day Predictions: What Tesla Will Talk About

By Jeremy Johnson on February 13, 2023 - 9:59PM

Tesla is having investor day in 2 weeks and these are the main things that will get talked about.

Tesla to Expand Insurance Internationally - Starting with the U.K.

By Jeremy Johnson on February 13, 2023 - 8:15PM

Tesla is expanding its Insurance internationally. Previously, it had just been available in the U.S.

Get Ready for Tesla FSD V11

By Jeremy Johnson on February 13, 2023 - 7:33PM

Tesla's FSD Software version 11 is just about to release. It will be Tesla's most important release yet.

Tesla Once Again Increases The Price Of The Model Y In An Attempt To Curb Demand Generated By Price Cuts

By Tinsae Aregay on February 13, 2023 - 4:04PM

Last month, Tesla cut the prices of all its vehicles in the US. This has spurred incredible demand for Tesla vehicles, especially the Model Y which saw its prices cut by 20%. Today, however, in an attempt to curb demand for the Model Y, Tesla has once again increased the price of the all-electric crossover.

See the Anti-Tesla FSD Advert Run During Super Bowl

By John Goreham on February 13, 2023 - 1:57PM

An advertisement that asks why Tesla’s Full Self Driving Technology isn’t better regulated ran during the Super Bowl in limited markets. You can view it here to see what all the fuss is about.

Tesla Semi Ramp Up: 38 Trucks and Counting

38 Tesla Semi Trucks Roll Out, Marking Production Momentum

By Armen Hareyan on February 13, 2023 - 11:38AM

Tesla Semi production ramp hits 38 trucks built and counting, but something bigger is coming soon.

It Costs Less To Fill Up A Subaru With Gas Than Charge An EV? Don’t Tell The EVangelists

By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2023 - 8:31AM

How does the cost to fill up a Subaru all-wheel-drive vehicle compare with the cost of charging an electric vehicle? A new study revealed that vehicle owners with a gas-powered car paid less than EV owners to charge their vehicles. Check out the surprising report here.

10 Cars With The Most DUIs - It’s Bad News For One Hot Subaru Model Again

By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2023 - 7:12AM

Which car models have drivers with the most DUIs? It's not a list automakers want to be on, but Subaru has a hot model to make the unpopular list again. Check out the report here.

Elon Musk: Tesla FSD Beta V11 Will Be Adapted For EU Roads & Submitted To Regulators, 90% Of Work Already Done

By Tinsae Aregay on February 12, 2023 - 4:57PM

After years of lagging behind, Elon Musk has finally promised to release a significant autopilot upgrade to Tesla owners in the EU. Musk also added 90% of work done on FSD Beta in the US and Canada applies Worldwide, and that after FSD Beta V11 is released in North America, it will be adapted for EU roads and submitted to regulators for approval.

The Truth About EVs and Range - The Zeekr 001 and Model 3 Compared

By Jeremy Johnson on February 12, 2023 - 4:13PM

To determine the truth about EVs and range, there are several things that must be looked at. In this article, we'll compare the Zeekr 001 with a reported range of 641 miles and cost of $43,500 to the Model 3 RWD with 272 miles of range, costing $43,990, and a Tesla Model 3 long range.

A Tesla Model Y Featured In Popeyes’ Super Bowl Ad

By Tinsae Aregay on February 12, 2023 - 2:26PM

Tesla famously doesn't do paid advertisements or endorsements. However, as Tesla's brand power grows, increasingly companies are putting more effort to be associated with the EV maker. And one new example is a Popeyes ad featuring a Tesla Model Y currently scheduled to run on the super bowel.

Get Ready for an Explosion In Tesla Interest Today - From the Super Bowl EV Ads of Other Companies

By Jeremy Johnson on February 12, 2023 - 2:09PM

Tesla is about to get a lot more interest in online searches due to advertising from other auto makers during the Super Bowl.

One Used Subaru With The Greatest Price Increase You Should Avoid Buying Now

By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2023 - 7:19AM

The Subaru Impreza is an excellent used car to buy this winter, but there is one state where you'll pay too much. Check out where to avoid purchasing an Impreza compact car. Check out the used Impreza report here.

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