Automotive News (Page 70)

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.

MKBHD Releases Cybertruck Hot Take – “The Cybertruck isn’t Over-Priced but it's Over-Hyped”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 23, 2023 - 12:59PM

Youtuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) has released a new video about the Tesla Cybertruck. During his latest video, MKBHD compares the Cybertruck with other electric truck offerings and tries to answer whether the Cybertruck is overpriced.

The New 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Best Trim Highlights And Available Colors Guide

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2023 - 7:36AM

Which 2024 Subaru Crosstrek trim is the best? Check out the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek's best trim and highlights with the available colors guide.

2024 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

CR’s 10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Now And Subaru’s 2 High-Scoring Picks

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2023 - 6:02AM

What are the ten best SUVs you can buy right now? Consumer Reports says two Subaru models are the highest-scoring picks. Check out the report here.

The Next Generation Tesla Is Going To Be Produced At a Breakneck Pace: At Least Twice As Fast To Make As A Model Y And 5 Million Per Year Or More

By Jeremy Johnson on December 22, 2023 - 10:48PM

When Tesla releases its next generation vehicle, the $25,000 compact car, it's going to ramp incredibly quickly, at a pace that is at least twice as fast as the Model Y. It will sell up to 5 million units per year or more.

Ford Fusion Named to KBB Best AWD Sedan List

Ford Continues KBB Award Streak As Fusion AWD Scores Win

By Marc Stern on December 22, 2023 - 9:28PM

Ford continues to dominate the Kelley Blue Book awards as Fusion AWD was named A Top Choice For Those Seeking AWD Sedans.

Tesla Cybertruck Efficiency Shows 454 Wh/Mi: A Real World Range Of About 270 Miles

By Jeremy Johnson on December 22, 2023 - 7:55PM

The Tesla Cybertruck has its first efficiency report that I've seen online, and it shows 454 Wh/Mi, which is about 270 miles of real world range. This appears to be a Cyberbeast (tri-motor) variant.

Tesla Pull Through Charging Is Needed as Tesla Drives Well Over Curb In Order To Charge

Tesla Pull Through Charging Is Needed as Model Y Drives Over Curb In Order To Charge: Here's An Easy Fix

By Jeremy Johnson on December 22, 2023 - 6:55PM

Tesla needs to implement pull through charging, as this Tesla is seen with a trailer driving far over the curb in order to charge. With the Cybertruck ramping, this is going to become even more important.

Tesla is Sandbagging Cybertruck Production as 80+ Cybertrucks Are Ready for Delivery at Giga Texas

By Jeremy Johnson on December 22, 2023 - 2:17PM

Recently we saw 40 Cybertrucks at Giga Texas and now there are over 80 Cybertrucks. Tesla is sandbagging their ability to produce the Cybertruck.

Image of Nissan Ariya deal courtesy of Country Nissan

Automakers Turn To Heavy Discounts To Move Unloved Battery-Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on December 22, 2023 - 12:30PM

Battery-electric vehicles are starting to pile up on dealer lots. To help shift these unwanted vehicles, automakers are turning to steep discounts and sweetheart leases to keep moving the EVs along to owners. Check out our list which includes Tesla.

KBB’s 10 Best New AWD Vehicles Under $30K And Subaru’s 3 Top Picks

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2023 - 7:58AM

Does Subaru make the best all-wheel-drive vehicles? A new ranking from Kelley Blue Book says yes. Check the report here.

2024 Subaru model Tokyo Auto Salon lineup

Subaru Just Put The World On Notice, STI Is Not Dead

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2023 - 6:40AM

Subaru announced its Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 model lineup. There will be three hot 2024 STI models. Subaru has notified the world that STI is not dead; it's alive and well. Check out the report here.

For The Third Year, Ford Has Set The Nation’s Vehicle Recall Record

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2023 - 8:52PM

Since 2021, Ford has had the dubious distinction of being the leader in vehicle recalls. It continued this year, as well.

Tesla Is Plugging Out and Making a Bold Bet on Wireless Home Charging

By Armen Hareyan on December 21, 2023 - 6:21PM

Imagine rolling into your garage, parking effortlessly, and stepping out without ever touching a charging cable. This futuristic vision of electric car convenience might soon be a reality, thanks to Tesla's surprising embrace of wireless home charging.

Which Is Worse For Toyota RAV4, a 10 Minute Warmup or 2-Mile Cold Engine Drive?

By Armen Hareyan on December 21, 2023 - 6:05PM

The Toyota RAV4's loyal legion is a passionate bunch just like that of Tesla, and few topics ignite debate quite like the cold engine warm-up. Is it a gentle caress for your beloved SUV, or a wasteful guzzle of precious fuel?

Tesla Revoking Autopilot Could Prove To Be Fatal To Someone Some Day: Something Needs To Change

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2023 - 5:44PM

Tesla will revoke Autopilot after 3 instances of misuse. Regardless of this, some day, there is a chance an accident will happen to someone that couldn't use Autopilot that is fatal. Something needs to change here.

Deep Cleaning This Extremely Filthy Repo Car Took 12 Hours: By the End, It Looked Brand New

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2023 - 3:47PM

This filthy and repo car, a 2012 Chrysler, sold at auction, took 12 hours to deep clean - and by the end of it, the car looked brand new.

Image of Chevrolet Blazer EV infotainment system courtesy of GM

GM’s New Infotainment System that Ditches Apple CarPlay Fails In Tests - Unsafe?

By John Goreham on December 21, 2023 - 12:58PM

Two separate outlets testing GM’s new infotainment system that eliminates AppleCarPlay and Android Auto have reported the system failed in their testing. Here’s what the reports say.

Tesla Model Y Seen Towing Semi Trailer: That's 3X Its Rated Towing Capacity: Here's What Happened At the End of the Tow

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2023 - 11:51AM

A video was shown recently of a Tesla Model Y towing a semi-trailer. The Model Y has a 3,500 towing capacity rating, and this semi-trailer is about 3 times that. Here's what happened at the end of the tow.

Here’s the 1st Video of Cybertruck Delivery at a Tesla Store – Tesla Pulls Out the Red Carpet for Early Cybertruck Customers

By Tinsae Aregay on December 21, 2023 - 10:13AM

In the 1st Cybertruck delivery video at a Tesla store, we see Tesla giving early Foundation Series Cybertruck owners a white glove treatment with 3 employees. In addition, the video shows everything you need to take delivery of your Cybertruck.

New Blazer EV Is GM’s Latest EV Misfire - Adds Proof EVs Are Unreliable

By John Goreham on December 21, 2023 - 8:39AM

Reports of outrageous trouble with the new Chevrolet Blazer EV are coming in. What this means for GM’s all-electric future.

The 2024 Subaru WRX New Pricing And Model Guide Is Here

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2023 - 7:56AM

What is the price of the 2024 Subaru WRX? Check out the new pricing and model guide here.

CR’s 5 Most Reliable New SUVs Under $30K - Why Subaru Crosstrek Is The Top Pick

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2023 - 6:20AM

What is the most reliable SUV under $30,000? Consumer Reports says it's the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. See why it's the number one pick now.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Earns Top Safety Pick

The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica is Driving Home With Another Major Award

By Mary Conway on December 20, 2023 - 10:27PM

Chrysler created the minivan and continues to set the bar for others in the segment. This latest honors means that it excels in safety.

New 720 Horsepower V-8 Makes New F-150 Raptor R The Most Powerful Truck In The Lineup

By Marc Stern on December 20, 2023 - 9:03PM

A lot of people are looking closely at the F-150 Raptor R. Let's see what's changed and what's new in 2024 for this truck.

Tesla and China EVs Tsunami Is About to WIPE OUT the Internal Combustion Engine

A Tesla and China EV Tsunami Is About to WIPE OUT the Internal Combustion Engine

By Jeremy Johnson on December 20, 2023 - 5:19PM

The internal combustion engine is going to meet its demise soon, and it will come at the hands of Tesla and China EVs.

Tesla’s Lead Engineer Confirms Cybertruck is the Most American Made Truck, Says – “I Can’t Think of a Single Cybertruck Part Not Made in the US”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 20, 2023 - 2:05PM

Tesla’s Head of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy has confirmed that the Cybertruck is the most American-made truck in the market. Lars added that he “can’t think of a single Cybertruck part that’s not made in the US.”

Cybertruck VIN #448 Was Delivered to Ryan Torres Last Night: Tesla Will Deliver 500 By Years End

By Jeremy Johnson on December 20, 2023 - 11:40AM

Cybertruck VIN #448 was confirmed to be delivered to Ryan Torres, showing that Tesla may deliver 500 Cybertrucks before the end of the year. This was confirmed via an Instagram post and story.

40 Cybertrucks Seen at Giga Texas As Tesla Continues To Ramp To Volume Production and Email Early Reservation Holders

40 Cybertrucks Seen at Giga Texas As Tesla Continues To Ramp To Volume Production: Expect To See 100 Soon

By Jeremy Johnson on December 20, 2023 - 11:19AM

40 Cybertrucks can be seen at Giga Texas, signaling that Tesla is continuing to ramp production - expect to see 100 soon. Tesla has also been emailing early reservation holders to configure their Foundation series Cybertruck.

VW, Finally Adopts the Tesla NACS, However, Others Still Remain To Do So: Here's Who Is Left

VW, Finally Adopts the Tesla NACS, However, Others Still Remain To Do So: Here's Who Will Be Last

By Jeremy Johnson on December 20, 2023 - 9:01AM

VW is finally adopting the NACS, which was first developed by Tesla. There are still a number of other automakers who have not done so, however. Plus, here's who I think will be last.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek with a new customer

Subaru Crosstrek Reliability Vs. Honda HR-V And Toyota Corolla Cross, It’s No Contest

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2023 - 4:33AM

Is the Subaru Crosstrek a reliable vehicle? A newly updated reliability report from Consumer Reports (by subscription) says the Crosstrek is not only reliable but also the most reliable Subaru model in the lineup.

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