Automotive News (Page 175)

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 Reaps Benefits for Educational Content on Social Media: Elon Musk Confirms

By Armen Hareyan on January 20, 2023 - 11:10PM

Tesla's recent foray into Twitter has been met with resounding success. At the start of December, the electric car manufacturer began actively tweeting updates and educational content, and the response has been immediate. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has since taken to Twitter himself to confirm the success, tweeting that if companies post interesting or entertaining content, they will gain an audience rapidly.

BREAKING Toyota Limits Lexus Sales in Japan To Allocate Chips to More Toyota

Toyota Takes Action: Lexus Sales Limited in Japan to Prioritize Allocating Chips to Toyota Vehicles

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 20, 2023 - 2:24PM

Toyota sets sales cap on all Lexus sales in Japan to fight chip shortage and re-allocate cars to other markets.

Image of a Zenith Red Lucid Air GT Performance parked in the desert. The setting sun is seen behind the car, shining through its windows.

Lucid Air GT Performance Tested In California Canyons

By James Walker on January 20, 2023 - 2:12PM

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman put the Lucid Air GT Performance through its paces on beautiful canyon roads.

Supply Chain Crisis Over; Stored F-150s Begin To Get The Semiconductors They Need

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 12:20PM

Though it has slipped far into the background, the supply chain problem has impacted Ford and other automakers for at least the last two years -- until very recently, in fact. Now, as the supply of semiconductors has increased the chipless trucks that were placed into storage are getting the semiconductors they need and heading for sale.

Ford F-150 Wins Double Honors From Edmunds

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 11:26AM

The F-150 Lightning continues to garner its share of awards. This time Edmunds has named the F-150 Lightning winner of its Top-Rated Electric Award. This is the second award for the pickup line from the car-info site. In its second award of the year, the conventional Ford F-150 was honored for its many decades of innovation.

Frito Lay Shows Off Its New Tesla Semis - How Many Does It Have Now?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2023 - 11:03AM

We see a picture of Frito Lay Tesla Semi Trucks. How many of these does Frito Lay have now and are they working well?

Tesla Takes Quality Control to the Next Level at Fremont - What They Are Doing

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2023 - 10:47AM

Tesla is implementing improved quality control measures at its Fremont factory. What these quality control measures are.

Despite Suit, Compact Ford Truck Still Remains Popular

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 10:38AM

One of Ford's most popular vehicles, the compact Maverick pickup, faces a class-action suit over a side curtain airbag. The suit has done nothing to dial back the compact pickup's incredible popularity.

Tesla's Superior Advantage in the EV Price War - Can Anyone Keep Up?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2023 - 10:34AM

We see a chart showing Tesla's commanding lead when it comes to EV price cuts. How big of a lead does Tesla have?

The New Solterra EV And Outback SUV To Be Evaluated By The NHTSA

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2023 - 10:22AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra EV and 2023 Subaru Outback midsize SUV will undergo new testing from the NHTSA. See what it means for customer safety.

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Scores Best For 2023 - Check Out 2 Flaws Before You Buy

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2023 - 7:24AM

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is among the best Plug-In Hybrid models for 2023, but there may be better choices for new car shoppers. Here is why U.S. News says it makes the best of the 2023 models list even though the subcompact SUV has two significant flaws.

Tesla's Self Driving Systems Are Already Savings Lives

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2023 - 11:14PM

We have a video of Tesla FSD avoiding collisions and people. This technology as it is today, is savings lives.

The Cybertruck Is Going to Ramp Past All Pickup Trucks in the U.S.

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2023 - 10:56PM

With the recent spotting of the Giga Press for the Cybertruck at Giga Texas, the Cybertruck is going to ramp beyond all pickup trucks in the U.S. eventually.

Latest Flyover Shows Progress At Lucid Factory

By James Walker on January 19, 2023 - 8:01PM

Bear's Workshop is back with another drone flyover at Lucid's AMP-1 factory in Arizona.

Tesla Finally Brings Track Mode To The Fastest Production Car In The World, Recommends Upgraded Brakes

By Tinsae Aregay on January 19, 2023 - 7:06PM

After more than a year since releasing the Model S Plaid, Tesla has finally released Track Mode to the quickest production car in the world. Tesla also advises owners for the ultimate track experience, to upgrade to the Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit.

Tesla Giga Berlin Has Reached 9000 Employees With 200 To 300 Being Added Every Week Reveals Economy Minister

By Tinsae Aregay on January 19, 2023 - 4:08PM

Brandenburg Economic Ministery Joerg Steinbach has revealed that Tesla's plant in Germany has reached 9000 employees and that the EV maker continues to hire 200 to 300 new employees a week.

CATL LFP Batteries Have Expiring Patents: Why This is Good for Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2023 - 2:33PM

CATL LFP Batteries are supposedly having expiring patents. Why this is good for all EV makers and especially Tesla.

1,000 Times Safer Than a Human Driver - The Cybertruck With Hardware 4

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2023 - 2:16PM

When the Tesla Cybertruck is released, it will supposedly have the possibility to be 1,000 times safer than a human driver with FSD and Hardware 4.

Tesla Exports Hundreds of Model 3 and Model Y to Thailand - What This Means for Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2023 - 2:05PM

We see a picture of hundreds of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles getting ready to ship to Thailand. Why this is important for Tesla.

Here’s What You Can Do If Don’t See Your Compass on Your 2023 Toyota Tacoma

Owners of 2023 Toyota Tacoma Are Scratching Heads as On-dash Compass Disappears

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 2:00PM

Owners of the brand new 2023 Toyota Tacoma are starting to see that their on-dash compass has disappeared. Why did that happen?

Tesla Giga Texas Cybertruck Readiness Is Incredibly Fast, Seem Ahead of Schedule

By Armen Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 1:55PM

Tesla Is Making a Big Change in Its Supercharger Pricing in Europe

Tesla Is Making a Big Change in EU Supercharging: France to See a New Peak Hour Rate

By Armen Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 10:57AM

We just learned that Tesla is lowering prices at the supercharger network in EU. According to Automobile Propre, in France the new price is 0.39/KWh during peak hrs, 0.35/KWh out of peak hrs.

U.S. News Says The 17 Best SUVs For 2023 Include One Old And One New Subaru

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2023 - 10:51AM

What are the best new SUVs under $30,000? U.S. News says the 2023 Subaru Outback and Forester are two of the best. Check out the entire list here.

Ceramic Coating For 2023 Toyota Tundra Could Be Just A Waste Of Money

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 10:37AM

Are you thinking about getting your truck a ceramic coating for “protection”? Read what these Toyota Tundra owners said about it first.

Tesla Model Y and overall Inventory is down in January 2023

Tesla's Dismal Inventory Shortfall: Implications for 1Q Vehicle Volume

By Armen Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 9:25AM

Tesla's US Model Y inventories have been cut down by two-thirds and the total inventories (S3XY) have been reduced by 50% since last week's price cuts. This suggests that the first quarter volumes could be as high as 450,000, exceeding the estimates of 427,000 from analysts.

Ford F-150 Transmission Leak Warning

By Timothy Boyer on January 19, 2023 - 8:46AM

Does your Ford F-150 have an ongoing transmission leak problem? Find out now about common leak points that are often misdiagnosed.

Don’t Look For Used Subaru Prices To Drop - Which New Models You Should Buy Now

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2023 - 7:25AM

As used car prices drop, don't look for lightly used Subaru models like the Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback to follow the trend. It makes sense for many buyers to buy a new model instead. Check out the report here before you buy a used model.

Public Still Excited About Tesla Cybertruck, Torque News Poll Indicates

By Armen Hareyan on January 18, 2023 - 11:53PM

The Tesla Cybertruck has been the talk of the town since its official release in November 2019. Despite some fears that the price may increase, a recent Torque News poll has indicated that the public still has a lot of interest in the vehicle.

The Sun is Shining on Tesla: A Brilliant Path to Profits

By Armen Hareyan on January 18, 2023 - 10:43PM

Tesla's innovative approach to the electric vehicle industry has, in many ways, been a veritable masterstroke, and the company's recent move to cut prices will arguably generate more sales and translate into more profits for Tesla from charging stations.

Short People Are Having A Hard Time With Manual Trunk On 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

The Heartbreaking Struggle of Short People with The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's Manual Trunk

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 18, 2023 - 4:04PM

If you get the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid without the power liftgate. If you are a little short of stature, you may have problems with opening it.

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