Automotive News (Page 32)

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.

Lexus Engine Save with This Easy DIY Test

By Timothy Boyer on July 24, 2024 - 11:19AM

Has your Lexus developed an unusual sound upon starting up? Here’s a common source of noise that could ruin your engine unless you use this easy DIY diagnosis test before it is too late. Plus, what to inspect on your Lexus to avoid problems.

Elon Musk Creates Poll Asking If Tesla Should Invest $5 Billion Into xAI - What Effect Will This Have On Tesla?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 24, 2024 - 11:00AM

Elon Musk just shared a poll, asking if Tesla should invest $5 billion into xAI. There are a number of implications for Tesla if this happens, and here they are.

Elon Musk Said, “If You Don’t Believe Tesla Will Solve FSD, Sell the Stock,” & Tesla Shares Collapse 13%, Down $110 Billion in a Day

By Tinsae Aregay on July 24, 2024 - 10:29AM

Yesterday, a frustrated Elon Musk told Tesla investors to sell the stock if they don’t believe Tesla will solve full self-driving cars. Today, Tesla's stock fell 13%, wiping out $110 billion (more than Ford and GM combined) from the company's market cap.

Coming Soon - Irvine Police Cybertruck: Next Level Police Officer Vehicle

By Jeremy Johnson on July 23, 2024 - 11:22PM

The Irvine Police Department just showed a preview of their upcoming police vehicle - and it's going to be the Tesla Cybertruck.

2024 Jeep Gladiator High Tide Florida Edition

Jeep Tries Special Edition to Boost 2024 Gladiator Sales

By Mary Conway on July 23, 2024 - 10:32PM

Jeep is trying a special edition in one of the states where it is very popular to see if it will help 2024 Jeep Gladiator sales.

He Has Another Dead Hybrid Tundra And Brings It To Forum, Facing Rage vs Dealership Dash

By Armen Hareyan on July 23, 2024 - 9:43PM

This morning I came across a Toyota Tundra owner who says his 2023 Hybrid Tundra's Engine "died again." He posted about it in a Tundra forum, but when some people pointed out that he should take it to a dealership instead, he said this.

A Dealer Sold a Cybertruck to Shaq Falsely Claiming He Has “a Bigger Version of the Tesla Cybertruck Called the Cyberbeast”

By Tinsae Aregay on July 23, 2024 - 5:32PM

Former NBA star Shaquille Oneal’s story about buying a Cybertruck shows why it’s hard to trust dealerships. The dealer convinced 7-foot-1 Shaq that he was purchasing a bigger version of the Cybertruck called the Cyberbeast.

Want A 2024 Subaru Forester? It’s Nearly Sold Out

By Denis Flierl on July 23, 2024 - 10:57AM

Act now if you're eyeing the 2024 Subaru Forester compact SUV. With limited units left in the U.S., the time to secure one is running out. Will you get a great price? Is the 2024 or the 2025 Forester a better value? I'll answer those questions here.

Released Last Night: FSD 12.5 Which Feels Like What Elon Promised 12.4 Would Be - A Step Change Improvement Over 12.4 And Is Shown Handling Stubborn Cat

FSD 12.5 Which Feels Like What Elon Promised 12.4 Would Be - A Step Change Improvement Over 12.4 And Is Shown Handling Stubborn Cat

By Jeremy Johnson on July 23, 2024 - 10:55AM

There are videos being shown now of FSD 12.5, Tesla's latest version of its full self-driving software, and it shows a step change improvement over version 12.4.

Subaru Pulls Off What No Other Car Brand In America Can Match

By Denis Flierl on July 23, 2024 - 6:11AM

Where do the Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek rank with the best-selling SUVs? They are far from the top. But there is another more interesting stat. Subaru is alone in a critical area that no other car brand can match.

Why the 2017-2021 Chrysler Hybrid Minivan Recall is so Disappointing

By Mary Conway on July 22, 2024 - 10:21PM

Chrysler is recalling more than 24,000 of its popular hybrid minivans for a potential fire risk.

After Owning 37 Trucks I Started Changing The Oil on My Toyota Tundra At These Mileages

By Armen Hareyan on July 22, 2024 - 11:52AM

I changed the oil in my brand new 2022 Tundra at 1,000 miles, 3,000 miles, 6,000 miles, AND 10,000 miles! Now, I change it every 5,000 miles, no matter what the dealer says.

Retail Investor Questions for Tesla’s Q2 2024 Earnings Call Turn into a List of Delayed Projects & Broken Promises

By Tinsae Aregay on July 22, 2024 - 10:25AM

Below is the list of questions retail investors would like raised at Tesla’s Q2 2024 earnings call, and they are surprisingly negative. Retail investors are asking for clarification on several delayed projects and unmet promises.

Image of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in Turkey by John Goreham

Three-quarters of Toyota’s European Deliveries Now Electrified Models

By John Goreham on July 22, 2024 - 9:36AM

Toyota, Europe’s second-largest automaker, has achieved a new milestone with electrified vehicles.

Subaru’s WRX Project Midnight Reveals The New STI Isn’t Even Close

By Denis Flierl on July 22, 2024 - 9:32AM

The Subaru WRX "Project Midnight" breaks the cover of darkness. It was created to take things to a new level. Did it succeed? What does it tell us about the new STI?

The Next-Gen Subaru Outback Redesign, Don’t Mess With Success

By Denis Flierl on July 22, 2024 - 6:18AM

The Outback is getting a complete redesign in 2026, and Subaru needs to do it right. Will they mess with success or stick with the Outback formula? They may do both. Significant changes are coming.

A Tesla Cybertruck Severely Damaged Following a Crash With a Tesla Model 3 – Model 3 Comes Out Relatively Unscathed

By Tinsae Aregay on July 21, 2024 - 10:58AM

A new video shows a three-car pileup involving a Tesla Cybertruck, a Tesla Model 3, and a Toyota minivan. Surprisingly, the Model 3 emerges relatively unscathed compared to both the Cybertruck and the Toyota minivan.

Elon Musk says You Can Use the Next Version of Tesla FSD Hands-Free While Wearing Sunglasses

By Tinsae Aregay on July 21, 2024 - 8:10AM

The current version of FSD software relies on eye monitoring to determine driver alertness. As a result, you can’t enjoy hands-free driving if you are wearing eyeglasses. However, Musk says this limitation will be fixed with the next FSD version.

The 2025 Subaru Forester Safety Rating, Two Areas It Needs To Improve

By Denis Flierl on July 21, 2024 - 7:38AM

What is the 2025 Subaru Forester's safety rating? The IIHS and NHTSA are still evaluating the redesigned Forester. Here are two areas it needs to improve on to be the best.

Donald Trump Mistakenly Thinks Elon Musk Is Giving Him $45 Million/Month For Electric Vehicles

By Jeremy Johnson on July 20, 2024 - 6:57PM

In a speech, Donald Trump mentioned that Elon Musk was giving him $45 million per month for electric vehicles. However, this is not true, as Elon Musk has stated himself.

Why You Might Not Want to Pay Toyota Part Prices

Toyota OEM Parts Price Warning

By Timothy Boyer on July 20, 2024 - 3:47PM

Is it ever okay to buy non-OEM parts for your Toyota? Here’s a good example argument against replacing all Toyota parts with OEM in this Toyota OEM parts price warning.

Bill Gates on Elon Musk: “I Talked to Elon Recently, He Talks a Lot, I Hope He Talks More About Climate”

By Tinsae Aregay on July 20, 2024 - 9:39AM

In a recently aired Bloomberg interview, Bill Gates discussed Elon Musk. Gates said he recently said hi to Musk at an event and recounted that Musk “talks a lot.” Gates added that he hoped Musk would discuss climate change more.

By Denis Flierl on July 20, 2024 - 6:40AM

Consumer Reports has revealed the top picks for used SUVs and one truck, and it's no surprise that the 2021 Subaru Outback and 2021 Forester have made the list again. They stand out for their unique features and benefits, making them worth a look.

A Never Seen Before Subaru Phenomenon Is Happening Now

By Denis Flierl on July 20, 2024 - 5:56AM

At Subaru of America, things are strange and getting stranger. A never-before-seen occurrence is happening now. See what it means for new car shoppers.

Ford Explorer Hit My Tesla Cybertruck Head-On at Highway Speeds – Feeling Bored Writing This Update From the Hospital

By Tinsae Aregay on July 20, 2024 - 4:24AM

John was recently involved in a head-on collision with a Ford Explorer that crossed over a double yellow line. However, John says that not only is everyone in the Cybertruck safe, but he is also feeling bored and doing nothing at the hospital.

Subaru Forester Now Scores Best With 4 Small SUVs In Rear Crash Prevention

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2024 - 8:25AM

How well did the Subaru Forester do in the new IIHS rear crash prevention evaluation? Forester scores among the best small SUVs. See which four models get the highest Superior rating and which fall short.

24 Hours After I Picked Up My Tesla Cybertruck, My Wife Waved her Hands & Shattered the Cybertruck Windshield With Her Wedding Ring

By Tinsae Aregay on July 19, 2024 - 7:58AM

Not even 24 hours after I picked up my Cybertruck, my wife waved her hand while talking to someone, and her wedding ring cracked the windshield. I live 10 minutes away from Tesla’s Austin, Texas, Cybertruck factory, but I have to wait 3 weeks for parts.

3 Of CR’s 10 Most Popular SUVs Are From Subaru

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2024 - 6:15AM

Which are the ten most popular cars on the Consumer Reports website? Subaru now has three of the top ten most popular models. You can probably guess which ones, but you may be surprised at their popularity ranking. See which one is #1.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Review: Subaru Should Have Build This Off-Roader Long Time Ago

By Armen Hareyan on July 18, 2024 - 4:27PM

We've already talked about Subaru's new 2024 Crosstrek a lot at Torque News, but Subaru wanted to inject a little emotion into its small family car and launched the Wilderness version of the Crosstrek: the most expensive variant.

2025 Ram 1500 Review: Here Are The Most Talked About Changes

By Armen Hareyan on July 18, 2024 - 4:26PM

Ram has revisited the 1500 pickup for the 2025 model year, giving the truck a refreshed design, new engines, and two new trims.

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