Automotive News (Page 56)

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.

Why Subaru Legacy Is One Of The 10 Most Discounted New Cars Right Now

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2024 - 7:13AM

It's hard to believe, but Subaru is discounting new models. The most significant price drop is for the 2024 Subaru Legacy. Here's why the midsize sedan is among the ten most discounted right now.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2024 - 6:03AM

What are the best used SUVs and trucks for shoppers? Consumer Reports announced the nine best. It's not a surprise that the list includes the 2021 Subaru Forester and 2021 Outback. Here's why I think they are the best.

11 Hours Later and the Tesla ADAS Driver Team Is Still Testing Chuck's Unprotected Left Hand Turn: Elon Musk Responds With TWO Comments To Chuckv

11 Hours Later And The Tesla ADAS Team Is Still Testing Chuck's Unprotected Left Hand Turn: Elon Musk Responds With TWO Comments

By Jeremy Johnson on March 13, 2024 - 11:26PM

Tesla's ADAS team is one dedicated team. For 11 hours straight, they've been testing Chuck's unprotected left-hand turn and gathering data to train the FSD AI system. Elon Musk responds to this.

Picking The Best Toyota Land Cruiser Models Ever Made

By Dimitar Angelov on March 13, 2024 - 7:10PM

I think these Toyota Land Cruiser generations are the most impactful, based on popularity and what they can offer.

Image of Tesla Model Y screen by John Goreham

IIHS - No Evidence Tesla Driver Assist Offers Safety Advantages Vs. Common Tech

By John Goreham on March 13, 2024 - 4:34PM

In a bold statement on the safety of Tesla and other brands’ partially automated driving systems, the country’s foremost experts on vehicle safety say that driver-assist tech offers no safety advantages over what nearly every new vehicle has.

Surprising Used Car Online Search Source

The Best Website for Finding a Good Used Car

By Timothy Boyer on March 13, 2024 - 10:47AM

Informative recommendations by a well-known “How-To” auto expert on how to find the best used first car for a new owner and how to go about maintaining it to last a long time.

The Subaru Ascent CVT Lawsuit Settlement And What Customers Need To Know

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2024 - 7:35AM

Subaru agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that its Ascent 3-Row SUVs were equipped with a defective Subaru CVT transmission. Here is what customers need to know.

I Updated CR’s 10 Cheap Recommended Cars, And Why Subaru Impreza Is The Best Value Now

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2024 - 6:03AM

Which are the best cheap cars you can buy now? According to Consumer Reports the 2024 Subaru Impreza is now selling under MSRP and the best value for compact car shoppers.

Ranger Raptor R Makes No Bones that it is a performer

Ford F-150 Raptor R Exists For The Hard-Core Off-Roader

By Marc Stern on March 12, 2024 - 9:28PM

Just look at the Ford F-150 Raptor pickup. It makes no bones about having the worst mileage figures, but then again, it is moving 700-plus horsepower around so you would expect it.

$400 Million Euros In Damages From Eco Terrorists Was Done At Giga Berlin, Yet Giga Berlin Banded Together and Has Now Restored Power - Getting Ready to Resume Operations

By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 7:30PM

Giga Berlin has rallied together and has restored power after eco-terrorists knock out power to it. Operations will resume tomorrow (Wednesday). The total cost of damages was $400 million Euros.

Image of 2024 Kia Seltos courtesy of Kia

5 Reasons To Buy The 2024 Kia Seltos

By John Goreham on March 12, 2024 - 5:13PM

The Kia Seltos flies under the radar but offers many great features not found in competitive models. Here are five things we liked about it.

Most Popular 3-Year-Old Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

Consumer Reports' Most Popular Used Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on March 12, 2024 - 5:06PM

When it comes to what used car models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports’ website, CR analysts recently created a new “Most Popular” list to aid your used car shopping research.

70 Percent of Cybertruck Owners Have Never Owned a Truck Before, In Survey Given To Cybertruck Owners

The Average New Pickup Truck Sells For About $67K In the U.S. As Tesla Cybertruck Gets Over 2/3 Of First Time Truck Buyers And 300 Miles for $20 of Electricity

By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 2:40PM

The average price of a new pickup truck in the U.S. is about $67K. In addition to that, a survey sees that over 2/3 of people buying the Cybertruck likely have never owned a truck before. One owner shows $20 of electricity for 300 miles.

Avoid Being Scammed with That Used Vehicle Deal

Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car. Warning!

By Timothy Boyer on March 12, 2024 - 1:32PM

The average cost of a used car today is approximately $25,328. Here are 7 easy steps you have to follow in order to avoid being swindled during a used car sale.

I Drove The INEOS Grenadier In Europe And It Was Almost As Old-school As The Old Defender

By Dimitar Angelov on March 12, 2024 - 12:10PM

INEOS Grenadier is an urban warrior meant to go anywhere. Defender fans rejoice! Your hero is back under a new name

"This Is a Big Release. Should Arguably be Called v13" Says Elon Musk About Tesla FSD Update Coming Soon

By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 10:58AM

Elon Musk just said that this is a big release and should be called v13 in reference to the next update of Tesla's FSD software that could one day make Tesla vehicles driverless.

Tesla Cybertruck Seen Being Detailed In Shop Without Side Mirrors - In Gloss Black Wrap

By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 10:39AM

A Tesla Cybertruck was seen recently being detailed in a shop without its side mirrors - all in a gloss black wrap.

Students Compete to Design 2040 Dream Car and Win Ram Truck Internship

By Mary Conway on March 12, 2024 - 10:27AM

Students invited to help create future vehicles. Annual competition helps students turn dreams into reality.

Stunning Design of A. Sciabbarrasi Shows How New Tesla Roadster Could Offer Revolutionary New Look And Feel

Stunning Design of A. Sciabbarrasi With Maserati Logo Shows How New Tesla Roadster Could Offer Revolutionary New Look And Feel

By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2024 - 10:23AM

A design from A. Sciabbarrasi, an Italian car designer using AI, shows a sleek and sharp ride that the new Tesla Roadster could take a nod from. What is this car exactly?

CR Says Subaru Forester Is Now The Best Fuel-Efficient Compact SUV Selling Under MSRP

By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2024 - 7:59AM

Now could be the best time if you want a new 2024 Subaru Forester. A new report from Consumer Reports says the Forester is selling under MSRP. Check out the ten best models and why Forester is among them.

How Toyota's Hydrogen Fuel-cell Mirai Stacks Up To The Camry

By Dimitar Angelov on March 12, 2024 - 7:12AM

I think Toyota got many things right with the Mirai, but it may be some time before it manages to dethrone the Camry.

Subaru’s Next-Gen EVs - Joins Forces With AISIN For Compact Lightweight Performance

By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2024 - 6:32AM

Subaru takes another big step towards its next-generation electric vehicles. It has a new partnership with AISIN to produce eAxles for use in new EVs. See what it means for customers.

After Three Years, Ford Bronco Is One Of Top Vehicles At Retaining Value

By Marc Stern on March 11, 2024 - 10:11PM

When the Ford Bronco returned to the lineup after a 50-year hiatus three years ago, no one knew just how strong a contender it would be. The Bronco has met any expectations the automaker may have had.

I Think These 5 Brand-new Cars Make The Mk4 Toyota Supra Sound Unreasonable

By Dimitar Angelov on March 11, 2024 - 8:00PM

We all love the 1990s Toyota Supra, but with current prices, you are better off with one of these brand-new performance models

Keep Your Eye On Rivian, Only One EV Ranks Better Than The R1T And R1S In New Owner Experience Study

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2024 - 12:06PM

How do owners of the Rivian R1T and Rivian R1S like their new electric vehicles? According to J.D. Power, they score two of the top three in overall customer satisfaction rating. Only one Premium EV ranks higher.

Chart of used EV changes by iSeeCars.com

Study - Used EV Values In Freefall - “10X More Than Gas Vehicles”

By John Goreham on March 11, 2024 - 11:25AM

A new study shows that the values of used electric vehicles have plummeted. Meanwhile, used conventionally powered vehicles are not seeing any meaningful decline.

Elon Musk Says, "Really Cool Stuff Coming Next Month" In Regard To Question, "Any Updates On Progress For Vision Only Tesla's?"

By Jeremy Johnson on March 11, 2024 - 10:19AM

Elon Musk has said that really cool stuff is coming next month in regard to a question that asked about any updates for Tesla's FSD vision.

What Is the Most American Made Truck On the Market? The Cybertruck Is The Most American Truck Made On The Market As Video Shows Fighter Jets Overhead With Flags

The Most American Made Truck On the Market Is The Cybertruck As Video Shows Fighter Jets Overhead With Flags

By Jeremy Johnson on March 11, 2024 - 10:03AM

Tesla's Cybertruck X account recently showed a video of the Tesla Cybertruck - the most American truck made on the market today, showing a video with American flags and fighter jets overhead.

Image of Model 3 and Model Y at Tesla dealership by John Goreham

Myth Busted - Many EV Owners Do Buy Gas-Powered Cars After Owning an EV

By John Goreham on March 11, 2024 - 9:41AM

One common saying about electric vehicles is that “Once you buy an EV, you never go back to an internal combustion engine powered vehicle.” We polled EV owners to see if that were true, and here is what owners say.

The New Crosstrek Is Now Subaru’s Only KBB Best Resale Value Award Winner

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2024 - 8:14AM

The Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards have been announced, and Subaru now has only one value winner: the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. What happened to the Subaru Forester and Outback?

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