Automotive News (Page 182)

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.

CR Says They Don't Recommend The Next-Gen Subaru WRX - Why They Are Wrong

By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2022 - 10:08AM

Where does the 2023 Subaru WRX rank in reliability with other sports cars? See why Consumer Reports says they don't recommend the performance car. Check out where it ranks with sports cars under $40,000.

3 Subarus Are Among The 10 Cheapest New AWD Models - Why They Are The Best

By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2022 - 7:26AM

With new car prices rising and winter coming, what are the cheapest new all-wheel-drive vehicles you can buy today? Subaru has three of the ten least expensive new models, more than any car brand. See why they are the best choice for new car shoppers this winter.

Tesla Isn't Reducing Production in China

Tesla Has a Production Crisis in China

By Jeremy Johnson on December 5, 2022 - 8:02PM

There are reports of a production crisis for Tesla in China that say Tesla is reducing Model Y production by 20%. Is this true?

Tesla Shows Design Of The “Smaller, Tight Wolverine package” Cybertruck Meant For International Markets

By Tinsae Aregay on December 5, 2022 - 6:23PM

Elon Musk has said that in the future Tesla will "make an international version of Cybertruck that will be kinda smaller, kind of like a tight Wolverine package." And today we have seen our first glimpse of a smaller, 2 door Cybertruck design directly from Tesla.

Unreliable SUVs You Should Never Buy for 2023

By Timothy Boyer on December 5, 2022 - 4:01PM

Here’s the latest warning on the worst and most unreliable SUVs that you should avoid buying regarding 2023 models this winter.

Image of 2007 Toyota Highlander by John Goreham

Maint. and Repair Costs of 2007 Toyota Highlander at 120K Miles - Surprises Continue

By John Goreham on December 5, 2022 - 11:42AM

We update our long-term test of the 2007 Toyota Highlander. This time we tally up the repair and maintenance costs at 120,000 miles. The cost will shock you.

Life After The STI - We Now Know How Much Subaru Misses The Next-Gen Sports Car

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2022 - 11:40AM

The next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX is up in sales in its ongoing rollercoaster ride. Even with its uptick, the WRX is down significantly for the year. We now have a better idea of how much Subaru misses the next-generation STI.

Image of CrossClimate2 tires courtesy of Michelin

Watch the Michelin CrossClimate2 Tire Tackle Ice-Slick Roads

By John Goreham on December 5, 2022 - 10:04AM

This video will help owners and shoppers understand just how good the Michelin CrossClimate2 tire is on a wintery icy road.

Your Toyota Won’t Start This Winter? Try This First Before Going to a Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on December 5, 2022 - 9:56AM

Here’s a reminder of one of the simplest and most common no-start conditions you may experience with your Toyota someday that can fool you.

2023 Subaru Ascent Sales Pick Up With Its New Severe Winter Driving Upgrades

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2022 - 7:28AM

The Subaru Ascent sales pick up before winter officially arrives. Check out the new report and why 3-Row SUV shoppers buy the 2023 Ascent 3-Row SUV for severe weather.

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer's Interactive Passenger Display Wins Popular Science Award

By Mary Conway on December 4, 2022 - 4:54PM

The Grand Wagoneer is the only SUV in the segment that allows the passenger to plug in and act like a navigator or co-pilot to help the driver!

Tesla Model S Plaid Review After 20,000 Miles

By Jeremy Johnson on December 4, 2022 - 4:07PM

A Tesla Model S Plaid owner gives his impression of the vehicle after driving it 20,000 miles.

Tesla's Semi Astounding Leader Over the Other EV Semi Trucks

Tesla Semi Has An Astounding Lead Over the Other EV Semi Trucks

By Jeremy Johnson on December 4, 2022 - 3:48PM

Tesla's semi is compared to the other top 7 semi trucks available in North America and the comparison is staggering. The Tesla semi blows all the other 7 out of the water.

Tesla Just Cut Prices on the Model 3 and Y

By Jeremy Johnson on December 4, 2022 - 3:25PM

Tesla recently cut prices on some of its vehicles by up to 23%! In December, 2022, Tesla cut prices on its Model 3 and Model Y by almost $4,000 dollars! Here's why they did it.

The Aging Subaru Crosstrek Loses To New Outback, Drops To A 2nd Place Finish

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2022 - 6:48AM

Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek finally cooling off? The Crosstrek loses to the hot Outback but not by much. And what's next for the subcompact SUV? Should customers wait for the 2024 Crosstrek?

Ship Carrying The First Tesla Model S Plaids To Arrive In Europe Ending 2 Years Of Wait

By Tinsae Aregay on December 3, 2022 - 9:12PM

It has been more than two years since Tesla last delivered the Model S and X to Europe. This has undoubtedly disappointed a lot of prospective buyers, however, the wait seems to finally be over as a ship carrying Model S Plaids is expected to dock in Zeebrugge, Belgium today.

Wrong Tire Size Causes Noise and Can Be a Safety Issue

Toyota Safety Warning: Simple Steps to Find Out Why Your Toyota is So Noisy

By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2022 - 11:37AM

Do you own a “Whistling Toyota”? Does your Toyota seem to be making more noise than usual? Before chalking up the cause to just being a part of normal car aging, here are some simple steps to find out why your Toyota is so noisy before expensive neglect happens or you wind up needlessly firing a parts cannon at the problem. Plus, find out the most common cause of car noise owners miss and why this is a safety concern.

9 Car Brands With Most And Least Defectors To EV Rivals - Why Subaru Has The Fewest

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2022 - 11:28AM

Is Subaru losing buyers to rivals like Tesla and other automakers because they have more electric models? See why the 2023 Subaru Solterra has the least number of customer EV defections and the most loyal followers of any car brand.

Zip Tie Repairs During a Race?

By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2022 - 10:20AM

Here’s the latest on one popular mechanic and his team who turned a junkyard engine into a $500 budget racer and what happened on the track necessitating the second cousin of duct tape repairs.

Move Over Crosstrek, The Redesigned Subaru Outback Is The Hot Model Now

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2022 - 7:15AM

Sales of the 2023 Subaru Outback were up again in November, and customers bought more of the newly-remodeled midsize SUV than any other model in the lineup. Will Outback catch the hot Crosstrek?

Tesla Unveils V4 Supercharger With 1000KW Capability, 3X Current Density & Will “Be Used For Cybertruck”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 2, 2022 - 6:07PM

At yesterday's Semi delivery event, Tesla has officially taken the wraps off the company's next-generation V4 superchargers. According to Tesla, the V4 supercharger can charge at 1000KW and has 3 times the current density. However, even more impressively, Elon Musk has also shared that the V4 supercharger "is going to be used for Cybertruck."

Sales of Ford Electric Vehicles Climb at Twice the Rate of EV Segment

By Marc Stern on December 2, 2022 - 4:39PM

As the year winds down and turns into December, Ford reports that its electric vehicle sales are outpacing the market. According to figures released this week, the automaker's electric sales are expanding at twice the rate of the rest of the segment.

Tesla Semi, Cybertruck Are Few of Several Cars To Feature a 1000-Volt Powertrain

By Armen Hareyan on December 2, 2022 - 3:43PM

The New Subaru Forester Is Still Down But Not Out - What’s Next

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2022 - 1:39PM

Are compact SUV shoppers buying the 2023 Subaru Forester? Check out its impressive sales results last month.

Top 10 Best and Most Reliable SUVs for 2023 Under $40,000

By Timothy Boyer on December 2, 2022 - 1:23PM

Here’s the latest “Best SUV” rating that showcases a range of crossover SUVs featuring both compact and subcompact models with both gas and Hybrid drivetrains that you can buy today under $40,000 that have amazing reliability, safety, efficiency, and value.

The Best New Vehicles To Fit 3 Car Seats - Subaru Has 4 Child-Friendly Models

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2022 - 11:55AM

Can you fit three car seats in a Subaru Outback? According to two recent studies, four 2023 Subaru models will fit three car seats best. Check out the best new models here.

New Subaru Model Sales Surge Ahead, Now Only Down 6 Percent For The Year

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2022 - 6:41AM

Subaru makes up ground with its Outback, Crosstrek, and Forester getting impressive sales increases. See which model had the most significant percentage of increase from a year ago.

How Does Regenerative Braking Work in Electric Vehicles And Tesla Vehicles

How Regenerative Braking Works in Electric Vehicles And Tesla Vehicles

By Jeremy Johnson on December 1, 2022 - 11:05PM

Regenerative braking is a way of taking energy from an electric vehicle and putting it into the battery. Here's how it works in Tesla vehicles and other EVs.

Biggest Reveals From the Tesla Semi Delivery Event

By Jeremy Johnson on December 1, 2022 - 10:02PM

Tesla just had its semi delivery event. Information about the Tesla semi was shared and Pepsi Co. took deliveries. Here are the biggest reveals.

The Famous Tesla Semi Driving 500 Miles, Fully Loaded, on a Single Charge

By Armen Hareyan on December 1, 2022 - 9:33PM

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