Automotive News (Page 50)

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.

The Best Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid SUVs Recommended

Best Hybrid SUVs That Cost $35,000 to $45,000

By Timothy Boyer on May 4, 2024 - 9:02AM

Here is what Consumer Reports analysts have to say about which Hybrid SUVs are the proven best within a price range of $35,000 to $45,000 right now!

With The Subaru Outback It’s Too Little Too Late

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2024 - 8:55AM

The 2024 Subaru Outback is now Subaru of America's third best-selling model. See what happened in April and why it's too little too late for the midsize SUV.

Subaru Is Betting Its Future On Being Smarter Than Toyota

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2024 - 6:34AM

When Subaru announced they would drop the Legacy sedan, I was not surprised. Here's why Subaru is betting they are smarter than its partner Toyota.

Elon Musk: Coming Soon, Your Tesla Will Take You To Your Destination And Park Automatically, Unless You Ask It Otherwise

By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2024 - 1:51AM

Elon Musk just announced that soon, your Tesla will take you to your destination and park automatically, unless you ask it otherwise.

Tesla To Offer Unlock 40 to 60 Miles of Range For Recent Purchases Of Model Y RWD, Upping Range to 320 Miles - Awaiting Regulatory Approval

Tesla To Offer Unlock Of 40 to 60 Miles of Range For Recent Purchases Of Model Y RWD, Upping Range to 320 Miles - Awaiting Regulatory Approval

By Jeremy Johnson on May 3, 2024 - 10:57PM

Tesla is about to give unlock to those with a recent Model Y RWD purchase, upping the range to 320 miles of range from 260 miles of range, depending on battery chemistry.

Chevy Blazer's Interior vs Tesla Model Y

Chevy Offers Tesla Drivers To Defect To GM's EV Blazer, But Would Be Better To Make The Offer To Silverado and Ram

By Armen Hareyan on May 3, 2024 - 10:14AM

Chevrolet offers a $4,000 conquest bonus for current Tesla owners (amongst other EVs), who switch to the 2024 Blazer EV. I have a hard time believing Tesla owners will defect to Chevy, but the Blazer EV has an advantage over the Model Y.

Car Brands With The Most Speeding Tickets, The 10 Worst Offenders

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2024 - 9:17AM

Which car brands have the most speeding tickets? Here are ten of the worst offenders. Is your car brand on the list?

Nissan Murano convertible? Kia Sportage without a roof? Yes, these convertible SUVs actually exist! Get ready to explore the most bizarre and fascinating drop-top SUVs ever created.

5 of The Coolest & Quirkiest Convertibles of All Time. And It's All SUVs!

By Bhavik Sreenath on May 3, 2024 - 7:54AM

Forget sleek sports cars! Discover the weird and wonderful world of convertible SUVs. From quirky crossovers to head-scratching oddities, these open-top vehicles defy expectations.

What Would Subaru Do Without The Forester?

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2024 - 6:34AM

Subaru of America would be in trouble without the Subaru Forester compact SUV. Check out the current and recent sales performance of Subaru's hottest model and then see where it's going next.

2024 Toyota Tundra can tow up to 12,000 pounds in hybridt trim

According To Owners, The 2024 Toyota Tundra Isn't That Fuel-efficient

By Dimitar Angelov on May 3, 2024 - 4:00AM

The 2024 Toyota Tundra is thirstier than some owners expected when used for towing.

Kia's Sets New Monthly EV Sales Record, But It's Not Enough To Turn Around Declining Sales Overall

By Justin Hart on May 3, 2024 - 3:45AM

April 2024 saw Kia’s best ever monthly sales total for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US, led by the EV6 and EV9 models. As exciting as that may be for fans of Kia’s EVs, the news was somewhat disappointing when we look at Kia’s overall US sales.

China's Map Data Is Distorted - Why Tesla Getting FSD Approved and Partnering With Baidu Solves It

By Jeremy Johnson on May 2, 2024 - 11:55PM

There is a map distortion issue in China, and this would be a problem for Tesla had they not gotten FSD approved and struck a mapping deal with Baidu.

2024 Subaru WRX Review: A Gearhead's Guide to the 2024 Subaru WRX TR with Manual Transmission

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2024 - 11:46PM

The 2024 Subaru WRX TR with a manual transmission is here to reignite the feeling of a truly thrilling drive. Last week I test-drove the TR trim of the 2024 WRX for seven days and this is my review of the vehicle.

Stunning Quicksilver Color For Tesla Model Y Available in U.S. Color Black Reduced In Price By $500

By Jeremy Johnson on May 2, 2024 - 10:48PM

The stunning quicksilver color for the Model Y is now available in the U.S. Tesla also reduced the color of the black Model Y by $500 to $1,500.

Jeep Draws Record Number of 4x4s to Jeep Beach 2024

By Mary Conway on May 2, 2024 - 9:19PM

Jeep estimates over 230,000 people and 40,000 Jeep 4x4s attended the ten day event.

The Worst Apple Accessory for Your New Car

By Timothy Boyer on May 2, 2024 - 8:49PM

Believe it or not, one of the worst accessories you can put in your new car is made by Apple.

Image of Chevy Bolt charging by John Goreham

U.S. Dept. of Energy Exaggerates EV Energy Savings - Here’s How

By John Goreham on May 2, 2024 - 2:55PM

Your new car window sticker and the U.S. government’s official website for fuel economy both exaggerate the energy cost savings from EVs. Here’s how it happens.

Tesla Stock’s Incredible 5-Day $170 Billion (37%) Rise Immediately Reverses to a $57 Billion Loss After Jim Cramer Gives Elon Musk a Stump of Approval – “Inverse Cramer” Strikes Again

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

Following a stellar Q1 earnings call by Elon Musk and his team, Tesla stock has risen by an incredible $170 billion (37%) in just five days. However, Tesla has reversed that trend and lost $57 billion after CNBC host Jim Cramer praised Elon Musk.

First Week In I Had An Accident, My Subaru Outback Took Over, Saved Our Bacon

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2024 - 7:17AM

How does Subaru EyeSight work? Is it a safety feature you need, and how can it help if you have an accident? Check out the Consumer Reports data here and one customer's testimony.

Subaru Stays Hot With One Sizzling SUV

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2024 - 6:33AM

How hot is the Subaru brand? Subaru now has 21 straight months of yearly month-over-month growth. See where the brand is heading and which sizzling hot model leads the way.

Toyota Tundra cavalry blue truck parked in front of a Toyota dealership

Toyota Can't Beat My Credit Union For Tundra Buy, But Dealer Is Pressuring Me

By Armen Hareyan on May 1, 2024 - 1:58PM

A nearly standard in-house dealer financing may seem fishy for some car buyers as one Toyota Tundra buyer suspects the dealer's motives and feels uncomfortable with the situation, which Toyota doesn't want to be a Tundra deal-breaker.

Elon Musk Retaliates Against Tesla Community Leaders & Ardant Supporters Sawyer Merritt & Whole Mars Catalog for Spreading Leaked Confidential Tesla Information – Musk Shares Details About His Actions

By Tinsae Aregay on May 1, 2024 - 10:50AM

After Sawyer Merritt and Whole Mars Catalog shared with their followers the contents of an article that reposted a confidential internal Tesla email, Elon Musk has decided to end his association with the prominent Tesla personalities.

The 10 Least Reliable Car Brands And The Ones To Avoid Most

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2024 - 9:59AM

What are the least reliable car brands for 2024? According to Consumer Reports, Stellantis brands and luxury automakers dominate the list. Check out the ten worst automakers in terms of reliability. Should you avoid them?

2025 Porsche Cayenen GTS scores unique styling in both SUV and coupe form

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Rejects Hybrid Power, But Roars Back With Performance

By Dimitar Angelov on May 1, 2024 - 8:56AM

The 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS adopts Cayenne Turbo GT elements and aims for to be a pure, performance SUV, without electrification.

The All-New Subaru Forester Hybrid, More Questions And New Answers

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2024 - 6:44AM

We know Subaru is offering an all-new next-generation 205 Forester Hybrid. But will it be a conventional Hybrid or a Plug-In Hybrid? That's the question now. Here’s why you’ll want to know.

The production-ready Toyota S-FR will have a more aggressive design, but still resemble the Toyota Sports 800

Is Toyota S-FR Just A Mazda MX-5 Miata In Disguise?

By Dimitar Angelov on May 1, 2024 - 5:23AM

Here's what the Toyota S-FR compact roadster actually is.

Orange color new Toyota Tacoma with tinted windows

I Tinted My Toyota Tacoma Windows and Now Regret It At Night

By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2024 - 11:47PM

The owner of this new Toyota Tacoma said he would "absolutely not regret" tinting the windows of his Tacoma truck, but I was surprised to see how many Tacoma owners replied that they do indeed regret tinting the windows of their trucks.

2025 Ram 1500 Warlock Hoping to Cast a Spell on Value Conscious Buyers

By Mary Conway on April 30, 2024 - 7:44PM

When Ram announced its new lineup for 2025, it included the Warlock. The truck is designed for buyers who want a new truck with a better price.

The 3 Ugliest Subaru Models Ever Made

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2024 - 10:11AM

Have you ever heard of the Subaru 360 Deluxe, 360 Ladybug, or R2? They are the ugliest cars ever made. Check out the top models.

Toyota Contacted Me Immediately About Our Sienna and Closed The Case Only After We Were Completely Satisfied

By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2024 - 9:43AM

Her brand new Toyota Sienna van wouldn't start, acting like a battery issue. The dealership checked it multiple times but couldn't find anything wrong. This happened several times, and Cheryl decided to deal directly with Toyota.

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