Automotive News (Page 161)

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.

Is Harbour Freight's Badland Winch for You?

Harbor Freight Winch Test for Truck Owners

By Timothy Boyer on March 6, 2023 - 10:20AM

Will a $350 Harbor Freight winch perform as well as a twice as expensive winch designed for truck owners? Find out with this review. Plus, an important winch-to-truck connection you will want to avoid.

A Simple Test to Avoid an Oil Leak Scam on Your Toyota

By Timothy Boyer on March 6, 2023 - 9:34AM

Here’s an informative bit on how to tell if there really is an oil leak coming from the rear main seal of your Toyota engine.

The Anticipation Builds As You Wait For The Next-Gen Subaru Impreza Hot Hatch

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2023 - 9:28AM

The 2023 Subaru Impreza sales went down again last month. However, the anticipation builds as buyers wait for the all-new 2024 Impreza. Check out the report here.

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Best Replacement And Upgrade Tires For Ford Maverick Hybrid

By John Goreham on March 6, 2023 - 8:46AM

Whether you have the Ford Maverick XL, XLT, or Lariat, we have the best replacement or upgrade tire choices for your hybrid truck. Here are the very best Maverick tire options in four different categories.

The Newly-Upgraded Subaru Ascent Gets Left Out In The Cold Again

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2023 - 7:17AM

Is the 2023 Subaru Ascent a 3-Row SUV that families should look at this year? It gets new upgrades, and it's worth a look. But, unfortunately, even with the improvements, sales are down. Check out the Ascent report here.

Tesla Model S and X Prices Just Dropped: Some Almost 10%

By Jeremy Johnson on March 5, 2023 - 11:38PM

The Tesla Model S and Model X luxury sedan and SUV have dropped in price quite a bit. Here's how much.

Image of Toyota Prius parked next to a Supercharger by John Goreham

Powering a Bolt With A Tesla Supercharger Costs Double that of Fueling a Prius With Gas

By John Goreham on March 5, 2023 - 4:53PM

Non-Tesla owners of affordable EVs are posting up the cost per kWh and how much they get in terms of range per dollar spent when charging at U.S. Superchargers. The quick math shows that conventional gas-powered cars cost less to power. Hybrids are dramatically less expensive per mile to operate on gas than powering a non-Tesla at a Supercharger.

The Next-Gen Subaru WRX Just Set A New Record - Get To The Party Before It Ends

By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2023 - 5:30AM

Subaru announced sales of the 2022 Subaru WRX are up a whopping 1,138 percent this year. So is it time to finally throw a party? Check out the WRX report here.

2024 Subaru Legacy Pricing And Model Guide - The Sport Trim Gets New Upgrades

By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2023 - 5:01AM

Subaru announced pricing and upgrades for the 2024 Legacy sedan. Here is the complete new Legacy model guide and which trim levels get the most significant price increase and the most upgrades.

Tesla Does It Again and Delights EU Car Buyers With New Prices

By Armen Hareyan on March 5, 2023 - 12:42AM

Mechanic Shows How to Find TDC on Toyota Engines

Finding Top Dead Center TDC on Your Toyota Engine

By Timothy Boyer on March 4, 2023 - 10:40PM

For all DIY mechanics new to engine repair and servicing, here is a good opportunity to expand your skill set with easy instruction on how to find TDC in 4, 6 and 8-cylinder Toyota engines.

Side view of the new Singer Hertz Team JOTA Porsche 963

Behold The Singer-Hertz Team JOTA Porsche 963

By James Walker on March 4, 2023 - 3:25PM

This Porsche is a little newer than Singer's usual fare but they've still absolutely smashed the livery design.

Image of a gold Lucid Air driving on a mountain road.

The Case For A Lucid-Aston Martin Partnership

By James Walker on March 4, 2023 - 2:41PM

Here's why a link-up between a storied British marque and a cutting-edge American brand may be on the cards.

Tesla Owes Its Supercharging Success to This Woman

By Jeremy Johnson on March 4, 2023 - 1:01PM

Tesla charging has grown and been very successful - and a big part of that is this woman.

New Patent by Ford Could Affect Used Car Market

The Ford Patent That Could Put Your Car in the Junkyard

By Timothy Boyer on March 4, 2023 - 8:58AM

Find out about a new patent idea Ford has come up with that just might be used to drive your vehicle to the junkyard.

The New Subaru Outback Drops To Third Place For The First Time In Months

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2023 - 7:03AM

The newly upgraded 2023 Subaru Outback is losing to two other Subaru nameplates. See where the Outback's sales rank in the lineup now. Check out the report here.

The Aging Subaru Forester Jumps To Second Place But Still Has A Losing Record

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2023 - 6:22AM

The 2023 Subaru Forester continues its sales slide in February but jumps into second place in the lineup. So is the Forester making a comeback? Check out the report here.

Tesla Has a Van Covered Up On Their Product Road Map: What It Will Cost And Have

By Jeremy Johnson on March 3, 2023 - 11:19PM

Tesla has a van that is covered up on their upcoming product road map. This van should be announced sometime next year.

Challenge Accepted: Giga Mexico To Be Built Faster Than Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on March 3, 2023 - 10:53PM

We just saw Tom Zhu, head of Tesla's production efforts say that he wants to see Giga Mexico built faster than Giga Shanghai.

Consumer Rports Recommends These Hybrids for Fuel Efficiency

The Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Cars, Minivans, and SUVs

By Timothy Boyer on March 3, 2023 - 8:37PM

Here’s the latest update from Consumer Reports on the hybrid models that get the most miles per gallon in CR’s exclusive real-world fuel-economy tests.

Tesla Secrets Revealed from Sandy Munro Rant

By Jeremy Johnson on March 3, 2023 - 3:32PM

If you listen closely to Sany Munro, you can glean some secrets about what Tesla is doing that they didn't make obvious during Investor Day.

Tesla China Produces Record 74k Vehicles In February Despite Model 3 Production Shutdown

By Tinsae Aregay on March 3, 2023 - 1:28PM

Tesla China has just posted a record delivery number for the month of February producing and selling 74,402 vehicles. This number is even more impressive when we take into account that Tesla has shut down the Giga Shanghai Model 3 production line for half of the month.

Consumer Reports' Updated list of Recommended Hybrids

Consumer Reports’ Top-Rated Hybrid Vehicles

By Timothy Boyer on March 3, 2023 - 11:52AM

When you are not sure that an EV is a good choice, but you really want fuel efficiency you cannot get with a gas-only vehicle, then here’s what Consumer Reports analysts have to say that makes a Hybrid the smart choice for you right now and which models they selected as the best, as well as those to avoid.

Image of the exterior of Lucid's newest European Studio located in Oslo, Norway.

Lucid Opens Studio In EV-Loving Norway

By James Walker on March 3, 2023 - 9:52AM

Lucid's Oslo Studio is its fourth in Europe and the newly appointed Managing Director for Europe will be on hand to cut the ribbon.

A Major Shakeup At Subaru Of America - Tom Doll Is Out, A New CEO Is In

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2023 - 9:46AM

Subaru of America announced it has a new President and CEO. Tom Doll is out, and Tadashi Yoshida is the new CEO. See what's next for the Camden, N.J. automaker.

Subaru Says They Now Have A New CEO - There Will Be Sweeping Changes Ahead

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2023 - 7:51AM

In a new press release today, Subaru Corporation says they have a new President and CEO. Here are the details and how the significant changes will affect customers.

In A Cold Month Subaru’s Hottest Model Only Gets Hotter

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2023 - 5:57AM

If new vehicle sales are any indication, it could be a massive year for Subaru's hottest model. Check out what the hot Subaru Crosstrek pulled off last month.

Toyota Highlights 5 Things About The 2023 Highlander Hybrid We Should Know

By Armen Hareyan on March 2, 2023 - 5:31PM

The 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is an impressive vehicle that offers drivers a plethora of benefits. Today Toyota unveiled 5 things car buyers should know about the 2023 Highlander hybrid.

Tesla Will Build a Model 2, Then a Model 1: Each Half the Cost Of the Prior Model

By Jeremy Johnson on March 2, 2023 - 4:44PM

If you watched Tesla Investor day, you can deduce something about the future of Tesla vehicles. They will keep driving down costs on future models.

Image of a Lucid Air Sapphire with blue paint and black trim parked on a dry lake bed in a desert.

Inside Lucid's Plan To Sell More Cars

By James Walker on March 2, 2023 - 11:51AM

Now that production's up and running Lucid is turning its attention to building awareness and getting vehicles into customer hands. Here's how.

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