Automotive News (Page 4)

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.

Today, I Said Farewell To Tesla Insurance. I Got a Lower Rate From Progressive And No Longer Need To Stress About My Safety Score

By Jeremy Johnson on November 4, 2024 - 8:48PM

I switched auto insurance providers today, away from Tesla Insurance to Progressive. It wasn't an easy choice, and I wanted Tesla Insurance to work, but there was just too much wrong with it for me.

Did a Demo Drive in Cybertruck Today and Loved it. Now I feel Guilty

By Timothy Boyer on November 4, 2024 - 6:09PM

Should politics affect whether or not to buy a particular vehicle? Asks one car shopper on the fence about whether or not to buy a Cybertruck. This writer found the publics’ answers surprisingly refreshing.

The Most Expensive Tools Are Not Always the Best to Own

$19 Ratchet Proves High-End Ratchets Are a Waste of Money for DIY Mechanics!

By Timothy Boyer on November 4, 2024 - 3:17PM

A recent tool test comparing multiple brands of ratchets, from the cheapest to the most expensive, shows why DIY mechanics should avoid becoming too brand focused.

Fisker EVs Hired An IT Spy Who Funneled Millions To North Korea’s Missile Program, CEO Henrik Fisker, Says “The Case Is With the FBI”

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2024 - 10:20AM

Fisker Inc, the maker of the Ocean electric vehicle, hired a North Korean spy who funneled millions of dollars to North Korea's ballistic missile program. Here are the chilling details.

More Insurance Providers are Dropping Tesla Cybertruck Coverage, Cite “High Cost to Replace Parts”

By Tinsae Aregay on November 4, 2024 - 9:31AM

Following in GEICO’s footsteps, more insurance companies are dropping Cybertruck policies. One such individual who lost his Cybertruck coverage says his insurer cited the "high cost of replacing Cybertruck parts" as the main reason.

The Subaru Crosstrek Appears To Be Virtually Unstoppable

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2024 - 7:18AM

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is good now and getting better. The Crosstrek appears to be unbeatable. What happened in October sent it soaring even higher, and what's next for the hot subcompact SUV could launch it into greatness.

Mopar's SEMA Plymouth Electromod Concept Shows the Future of Classic Cars

By Mary Conway on November 3, 2024 - 9:46PM

Mopar has created a 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod Concept that is powered by a Mopar e-Crate powertrain concept. If they build the e-Crate concept, it could change car collecting forever.

Image of 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV by John Goreham

2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus Review - A Different Road

By John Goreham on November 3, 2024 - 5:02PM

We have a chance to try out Mazda’s top trim of the new plug-in hybrid-electric CX-70 SUV. Does it have the Zoom Zoom vibe?

Tesla Cybertruck Problem Requires Legal Action

"Has Anyone Had Success With Lemon Law On Their CT (Cybertruck)?" ―Here is What It Takes.

By Timothy Boyer on November 3, 2024 - 12:09PM

Many online forums answer the titled question with the oft-repeated advice, "Check your state's Lemon Law." In the Real World, however, here is the best short answer for what you can expect it to take.

My Subaru Salesperson Should Have Informed Me, I Would Not Have Bought The Impreza RS After What I Found On The Post-Sale Walk Around

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2024 - 7:35AM

What happens when a Subaru salesperson fails to disclose every detail about your new 2024 Impreza RS hatch? Bob was in disbelief when he discovered crucial information during the post-sale walk around. Here is his enlightening story.

Toyota May Not Make The Transition To EVs and This Is Very Difficult-To-Swallow Reality

By Armen Hareyan on November 2, 2024 - 10:08PM

Toyota's transition to electric vehicles may not be a choice as not every transition is a choice.

Toyota’s 5 Most Loved Models Don’t Include The RAV4

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2024 - 10:44AM

A new report from iSeeCars reveals that Toyota has the highest percentage of long-term owners at the brand level and is ranked number one as the most-loved now. Which are the most-loved Toyota models? Why is the Toyota RAV4 ranked so low?

Tesla Only Has 10 Days of Cybertruck Order Backlog Before Being Forced to Halt the Production Line

By Tinsae Aregay on November 2, 2024 - 10:41AM

The wait time to buy a Cybertruck has shrunk from months to weeks to days. It now takes Tesla less than 10 days to build and deliver a brand new $79,990 Cybertruck. This raises concerns that Tesla might soon run out of Cybertruck buyers.

Traditional Jack Stands Do Not Match Modern Car Jack Points

"Body of Car Fell Through Jack" ―Don't Make This Common DIY Mistake, Warning

By Timothy Boyer on November 2, 2024 - 10:35AM

One car owner looking for help opens a can of worms in Reddit comments, which points to a vital car warning many DIY car owners think they have it right…but don't.

How Long Can Subaru Keep This Up?

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2024 - 7:00AM

Subaru is rolling along quietly, and no one seems to notice. They have two significant achievements in October. I’ll explain those and more in this report.

Moller International Flying Car Prototype

The Three Reasons We Don’t Have Practical Flying Cars Yet

By Rob Enderle on November 1, 2024 - 7:34PM

Musk says flying cars are coming but we’ve actually had them for around a century, they just sucked. But we are making incredible progress and if we can get AI into a scaled-up air-traffic-control and get a high-density lightweight battery solution.

EV Running From A Gas Station Attendant (Gemini rendered)

The Growing Pain of Electric Vehicles And Their Promising EV Reality

By Rob Enderle on November 1, 2024 - 3:23PM

The amount of EV misinformation is increasing, and EVs are having growing pains, but the market remains relatively strong. For most countries, the full pivot to EVs is around a decade out.

Ford Pays Its Dealers Up To $22,500 To Move Out The Slow-Selling F-150 Lightning, It’s An Unprecedented Time For Truck Shoppers

By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2024 - 10:59AM

Ford Motor Co. is paying its U.S. dealers to take F-150 Lightning pickups from its new EV distribution centers. Find out how much they receive in incentives and what it means for new truck shoppers now.

With Exorbitant Car Prices, I’ll Never Have That New Car Excitement Again - We’ll Keep Driving Our 2015 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2024 - 7:19AM

Rather than buy new cars, Richard drives older vehicles. His wife drives an older Subaru Forester, and he recently purchased a 12-year-old Mini Cooper. Here is Richard's story that many readers can identify with.

Tesla's Robotaxi Revolution Has Ark Invest Fired Up: An Exciting Roadmap For Tesla Autonomy Lies Ahead

By Jeremy Johnson on November 1, 2024 - 1:32AM

Ark Invest is fired up for Tesla's autonomous future. Tesla's plan reveal substantial growth and technological evolution ahead.

2025 and 2026 Will Be Two Monumental Growth Waves For Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on November 1, 2024 - 12:49AM

Tesla is going to experience two monumental growth waves in 2025 and 2026, greatly increasing the value of the business.

How Tesla Will Make 500,000 More Cars In 2025, Getting To Nearly a 3 Million/Year Run Rate

By Jeremy Johnson on November 1, 2024 - 12:20AM

Tesla has plans to release lower-end models next year. Tesla will get to an additional 500,000 deliveries next year, and this is how they are going to do it.

MOPAR Has Big Plans for Ram at the 2024 SEMA Show

By Mary Conway on October 31, 2024 - 8:30PM

The 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show runs next week, Nov. 5 – Nov. 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is one of the biggest automotive events in the nation and Mopar is making sure Ram trucks get noticed.

The Hidden Costs Of Electric Cars No One Is Telling You About Update

By Timothy Boyer on October 31, 2024 - 1:46PM

Thinking about going EV and wondering just what the real costs of electric vehicle ownership are? Here's a recent update about the hidden costs of owning an EV. Plus, the EV charger you will want if you buy an EV.

2024 Kia Sorento SX-Prestige Review: Kia Gives The Sorento a Mid-Cycle Refresh Focused on Styling Upgrades

By Armen Hareyan on October 31, 2024 - 12:48PM

The base of the Kia Sorento remains the same, but the styling takes several elements from the revamped EV9 and Carnival.

Mazda Hits the Hybrid Mark With The 2025 CX-50

By Armen Hareyan on October 31, 2024 - 12:45PM

For 2025, Mazda introduces the CX-50 Hybrid, adding a new dimension to this popular model. With a hybrid option, the CX-50 promises not only strong performance but also improved fuel efficiency.

Ram Recalling Nearly 34,000 2025 Trucks Because of Electronic Stability Control Problems

By Mary Conway on October 31, 2024 - 12:37PM

Apparently some of the trucks were built with damaged front wheel hub encoder rings. The damaged part could cause the Stability Control system to malfunction.

Tesla Finally Responds to the Cybertruck Tow-Hitch Controversy, Says “The 11,000 lb Tow Rating Isn't Absolute”

By Tinsae Aregay on October 31, 2024 - 9:42AM

Tesla’s lead Cybertruck engineer, Wes Morrill, has clarified the Cybertruck tow hitch’s small 160 lb vertical load rating. Wes explains how the vertical load rating changes with distance and says, “The 11,000 lbs tow rating isn’t absolute.”

Subaru’s Last Outback Gets STI Performance Parts and A Rubber Coaster

By Denis Flierl on October 31, 2024 - 7:57AM

The 30th anniversary Subaru Outback rolls out in Japan with some unique STI parts and a few more surprises for Japanese customers. Check out the last run of the Outback before it goes away forever.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Express Fear Their Vehicles May be Singled-Out During Post-Election Violence; Brainstorm Ideas to Make Their Trucks Less Political

By Tinsae Aregay on October 31, 2024 - 7:38AM

A group of Cybertruck owners brainstorm ideas on how to make their trucks appear less politically polarizing. The fear is they will be singled out for politically motivated violence after the election results are out.

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