Automotive News (Page 169)

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.

Mechanic Reveals Some Surprising Truths About Tesla Vehicles

Toyota Mechanic Reveals the Truth About Tesla Model Y

By Timothy Boyer on February 6, 2023 - 10:13AM

Here’s an opportunity to find out what a respected Toyota mechanic found in this review of the Tesla Model Y that has some surprises you do not normally hear about when it comes to a Tesla vehicle. Plus, why Tesla might not last.

Meet Tesla's Megafactory - Capable of Producing 10,000 Megapacks Each Year

By Jeremy Johnson on February 6, 2023 - 9:02AM

Tesla has released a video showing their giant megafactory - it's capable of producing 10,000 Megapacks per year.

The New Solterra EV Pushed Subaru of America Over The Edge

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2023 - 8:39AM

Without the all-new Subaru Solterra EV, Subaru of America doesn't start the new year up in sales. See why the Solterra is just what the automaker needed.

New Subaru WRX Isn’t Losing Its Edge - Named The Best Sports Car Value Pick Again

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2023 - 6:55AM

Is the 2022 Subaru WRX a good value for new car shoppers? J.D. Power says it's the best in the sports car segment in retaining its original value. Check out the report here.

Elon Musk Says Tesla FSD Beta V11 Coming End Of Week, Attributes Delay To Major Architectural Rewrite

By Tinsae Aregay on February 5, 2023 - 3:12PM

Tesla FSD Beta v11 is expected to bring vector spaces and use of all 8 cameras to highway driving. In addition, V11 is also expected to replace manually written codes with neural nets for highway driving. Musk says these major architectural changes are the reason for the software's multiple delays. However, he hopes Tesla can finally release V11 by end of this week.

Challengers Arise: Will Tesla Stay Ahead in the Electric Auto Industry?

By Marc Stern on February 5, 2023 - 2:03PM

With automakers like Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, BMW, and others either delivering or ramping up and delivering electric vehicles, you have to wonder if Tesla, the current market leader because it jumped in first, is seeing the competition gaining rapidly in its rearview.

Tesla Reservation Holder Gets a Text about the Model Y - Important Information About Pricing

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2023 - 11:48AM

We see a text sent to a Tesla Model Y reservation holder and there are some interesting details you can get from it.

4 Wheel Steering on Cybertruck Is a Game Changer

Tesla Cybertruck's 4 Wheel Steering Shakes Up Truck Industry

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2023 - 10:58AM

The Cybertruck can be seen in this latest video using 4 wheel steering - all 4 wheels turn at the same time.

Restoration Project Considerations Warning

Dodge Dart Lesson for Potential Project Builders

By Timothy Boyer on February 5, 2023 - 10:52AM

Can a 1973 Dodge Dart “garage find” make a good restoration project for this coming Spring? Here’s a recent find that demonstrates what you are more likely than not “find” in garage find, barn find, and field find project vehicles.

New Subaru Ascent Sales Drop To Start The Year - This Time It’s Not Poor Reliability

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2023 - 7:55AM

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. It's not because of reliability issues that sales are down to start the year. Check out the report here.

It's Bad For Subaru Impreza Now, The Good Times Will Roll This Spring

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2023 - 7:20AM

The 2023 Subaru Impreza sales are going down to start the year, but that's the bad news. The good news is good times will roll for new compact car shoppers this spring. Check out the report here.

Elon Musk Gives A subtle Nod To Tesla’s Upcoming Model 3 Refresh Dubbed Project Highland

By Tinsae Aregay on February 4, 2023 - 6:21PM

For months now there have been speculations that Tesla is working on a refresh to the Model 3 and has codenamed the project "Highland." However, today, although subtle, we have received our first confirmation regarding project Highland from Elon Musk.

Cybertruck Interior Offers Modern and Clean Alternative to Gas Trucks

By Jeremy Johnson on February 4, 2023 - 3:45PM

We see an image of the Cybertruck interior compared to a gas truck - it's much more clean and modern.

Model Y Prices Continue To Go Up: The Data Says This Will Keep Happening

By Jeremy Johnson on February 4, 2023 - 3:14PM

Tesla has once again raised prices on the Model Y long range by $1,500. We think this is going to continue.

The Tiny Toyota Car That Runs Forever

By Timothy Boyer on February 4, 2023 - 2:44PM

Looking for a small Toyota that costs less than a Corolla or Camry but can run just as long if properly maintained? Then you will want to see this Mechanic’s review on why he recommends one of Toyota’s smallest Japanese-made models.

Car Owners Who Don’t Pay Their Car Repair Bills

By Timothy Boyer on February 4, 2023 - 10:15AM

Here is the latest in a short take on six vehicles that includes a 1953 Chevy truck that this mechanic says literally ruined his customers’ lives by contributing to and compounding bad decisions owners make when it comes to their approach on cars and life.

The New Subaru WRX Is Up 488 Percent This Year - Don’t Throw A Party Yet

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2023 - 7:39AM

Subaru announced sales of the 2022 Subaru WRX are up a whopping 488 percent. But it's not time to throw a party yet.

Ford To Use F1 Return As Incubator For New Vehicle Technologies

By Marc Stern on February 4, 2023 - 6:28AM

In the early history of the auto revolution, racing was an incubator for all kinds of technology. From propulsion to engine tech to safety tech, the torture test of high-speed racing provided the basis for the auto industry to move ahead in leaps. Take one more recent example, tire tech. In the latter 20th-century radial tire tech still needed a proof of concept. Racing did it, and now all tires -- with a very few exceptions -- are safer for radial technology.

A New Milestone - An Unlikely SUV Is Subaru's 7 Millionth U.S.-Built Vehicle

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2023 - 6:18AM

Subaru hits a significant new vehicle production milestone at its U.S. factory this week. The model that rolls off the assembly line is not the vehicle you would expect. Check out the report here.

Rivian R1T electric vehicle pickup truck

You Will Never Guess Why This Rivian Owner Is Selling His R1T EV Pickup

By John Goreham on February 3, 2023 - 6:05PM

We spoke with a Rivian R1T electric pickup truck owner who is selling a vehicle he loves. As it turns out, the reason he is selling is that he loves his wife more.

Media Missing The Real Story Driving The Ford/Tesla Price Cut Controversy

By Marc Stern on February 3, 2023 - 4:37PM

As the media keeps carrying on about the Ford/Tesla price cut controversy and "price war," they keep missing the story's central point. They don't have the automotive expertise to look and take the deep dive needed to discover it.

Tesla China Produces Record 66k Vehicles In January Despite Extended Holiday Shutdown

By Tinsae Aregay on February 3, 2023 - 2:25PM

Tesla China has just posted a record delivery number for the month of January producing and selling 66,051 vehicles. This number is even more impressive when we take into account that Giga Shanghai was closed in the last 8 days of January for the Chinese Lunar new year.

Common Reason Why Many Cars Don't Get Fixed the First Time

The Biggest Reason Why Your Toyota is Not Getting Fixed

By Timothy Boyer on February 3, 2023 - 2:05PM

Here’s a great example of the biggest reason why your beloved Toyota is failing to get repaired while hemorrhaging repair costs that you should not have to pay for.

Like a Giant Sports Car - Tesla Model X Plaid Best in the World

By Jeremy Johnson on February 3, 2023 - 11:13AM

There Tesla Model X Plaid is like a giant sports car and the Best SUV in the World - Here's Why.

Tesla's $30,000 Vehicle Exists - Get a New Model 3 For as Little As $30,630

By Jeremy Johnson on February 3, 2023 - 10:46AM

You can get a Tesla Model 3 RWD, with incentives, in Oregon, for as little as $30,630. The state is also giving a $7,500 tax credit.

All Tesla Model Y Vehicles Qualify for IRA Tax Credit Now - Tesla Will Raise Prices Soon

By Jeremy Johnson on February 3, 2023 - 10:34AM

The U.S. Government has updated its information for the IRA tax credit and now ALL Tesla Model Y SUV vehicles qualify.

Image of a white Lucid Air Grand Touring driving over the Brooklyn Bridge

Lucid Air Is The Most Efficient Vehicle On Sale In 2023

By James Walker on February 3, 2023 - 8:51AM

Two Lucid Air models claim the top spot in the EPA's newly published fuel efficiency guide.

Subaru Forester Starts The Year With The Lineup’s Biggest Drop - 3 Reasons Why

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2023 - 8:46AM

The 2023 Subaru Forester is an excellent compact SUV, but it continues a sales slide to start the new year. Here are three reasons why.

New Subaru Outback Keeps Chasing The Older Crosstrek - Dealers Voice Their Concerns

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2023 - 7:00AM

To start the year, the newly upgraded 2023 Subaru Outback is losing to the older Crosstrek again. Are there problems with the Outback customers should know about? Check out the report here.

White Kia Niro EV and Light Blue Kia Seltos

Kia Sets New January Sales Records In the US, Off To Roaring Start For 2023

By Justin Hart on February 3, 2023 - 2:44AM

Kia just had its best ever sales results in the US for January, 2023. This is Kia’s sixth consecutive monthly sales record and a pretty good sign that the global supply chain issues that plagued all car manufacturers are no longer (much of) a problem. There are some details in Kia’s January sales figures worth investigating in order to study how their model lineup is doing and where it may be on track to grow the most.

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