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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.

A Bearly Believable Car Insurance Scam Story
Fake Bear Video Footage Used to Scam Car Insurance Company
By Timothy Boyer on November 16, 2024 - 12:37PM
Here's a story with a video that shows to what lengths some car owners will go when it comes to scamming their insurance provider.
Reliability, Yes. But What About Everything Else?
16 Car Brands Beat Toyota, Reveals Latest Consumer Reports' News
By Timothy Boyer on November 16, 2024 - 11:26AM
Toyota is the best…right?! So how can 16 other car brands beat it? Here's an important point you need to remember when shopping for a new car.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
My New Toyota Tacoma Looks Good But Sounds Wimpy, “Truck Engines Don’t Sound Good Anymore, Trucks Deserve To Sound Good, Too”
By Denis Flierl on November 16, 2024 - 9:55AM
If you own a 2024 Toyota Tacoma, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F150, or Ford Bronco and don't like the wimpy sound, there's an answer. Check out the latest performance exhaust upgrades for pickup trucks. They're engineered to improve tone, volume, and performance.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek engine
Subaru Maintenance Costs Are the Highest Among Mainstream Car Brands, But Here’s What Consumer Reports Doesn’t Tell You
By Denis Flierl on November 16, 2024 - 7:13AM
Where do Subaru's maintenance costs rank with other car brands? Subaru still ranks in the bottom half of all car brands and is the highest among mainstream brands. Here is what Consumer Reports doesn’t tell you.
Inexpensive Ignition Test Tool for DIY Misfiring Engine Diagnosing
Toyota Misfire Diagnosis Without Using an Expensive Scanner
By Timothy Boyer on November 15, 2024 - 11:44AM
Here are the resources you need to avoid firing the parts cannon at a misfiring Toyota engine and/or avoid overpaying a garage for a common engine misfire diagnosis you could DIY repair.
2020 Ford F-250 Lariat Crew Cab
We Needed Help Catching the Guy Who Paid For Our Ford F-250 With a $25,000 Fake Check, Facebook Positively Played a Role
By Denis Flierl on November 15, 2024 - 10:16AM
A Ford dealership in New Hampshire needed help finding a customer who paid for a $50,000 Ford F-250 pickup with a fake check. They say Facebook played a crucial role in finding the guy. Here is their fantastic story.
Image of money by John Goreham
If EV Price Supports Vanish Blame EV Advocacy Publications
By John Goreham on November 15, 2024 - 9:10AM
With a red wave washing over America, EV supporters are wringing their hands over the possibility that federal EV subsidies may be on the block. If that happens, here are the publications to blame.
Image of the 2025 Acura MDX by John Goreham
2025 Acura MDX Type S - What Makes It Special?
By John Goreham on November 15, 2024 - 8:07AM
We review the 2025 Acura MDX in its sport Type S trim. Here’s what stood out for us during our time with this outstanding vehicle.
2025 Subaru SUVs
The 13 Deadliest SUVs On the Road, You Won’t Find Any Subaru Models Here
By Denis Flierl on November 15, 2024 - 7:18AM
Which SUVs are the most dangerous on the road? These thirteen models are a staggering five times more likely to have been involved in a fatal crash. Explore the 13 deadliest SUVs in my report and discover why Subaru models are conspicuously absent.
Battery Advancement Makes Electric Flying EVs More Practical
China’s EHang And Shenzhen Inx Create Revolutionary EV Battery That Could Change The Industry
By Rob Enderle on November 14, 2024 - 7:11PM
Flying EV maker EHang and battery startup Shenzhen Inx have created an EV battery with nearly twice the capacity but at the same weight and size as existing batteries. This advancement will significantly boost China’s EVs and electronics.
Why China Is Kicking Japanese (and everyone else's) EV Butt
Why China Is Kicking Japanese (and everyone else's) EV Butt
By Rob Enderle on November 14, 2024 - 6:07PM
The Chinese EV car makers are chewing up the Japanese car makers. They are likely to chew through South Korea and the US over time unless the relevant governments work to restore domestic car competitiveness before the Tariffs go away.
Tesla Model S On Fire Rendered with Open Art
Four People Needlessly Die In Tesla Fire: Learning EV Car’s Safety Features
By Rob Enderle on November 14, 2024 - 4:11PM
Teslas have electronic doors that may not be easily opened after a crash. Gas car doors jam as well.
Image courtesy of Goodyear.
Goodyear Helps Explain the Difference Between Winter and All-Weather Tires
By John Goreham on November 14, 2024 - 3:52PM
With colder temps upon us and wicked winter weather around the corner, Goodyear helps to clarify the difference between two types of tires that both earn the severe snow duty rating. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Parking Garages in New York are Refusing to Park Tesla Cybertrucks, They Say, “Insurance Companies Have Asked Them Not to”
By Tinsae Aregay on November 14, 2024 - 2:55PM
A Cybertruck owner who took his truck to Manhattan says several parking garages refused to let him park his vehicle in their facilities. The owner adds that liability insurance providers covering the parking garages are behind the silent boycott.
Image of Goodyear WeatherReady2 tire by John Goreham
Review: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 All-Weather Tires - A New Segment Benchmark?
By John Goreham on November 14, 2024 - 1:37PM
We begin a long-term, multi-part review of a very exciting new all-weather tire. Can the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 match the best in its class?
2024 Jeep Compass
Lyn’s Toyota Kept Breaking Down, We Gave Her a New Jeep So She Can Drive Strangers To Work and Chemo Appts
By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2024 - 1:16PM
What car dealer gives away new cars? Not any I know of until now. Here is Lyn's amazing story of helping strangers by driving them to work and medical appts until her Toyota broke down. Now, she has a brand new Jeep courtesy of one generous dealer.
Consumer Reports Recommend These All-Season Tires for Snow
Best All-Season Tires for Winter Driving for Car Owners Not Wanting Snow Tires
By Timothy Boyer on November 14, 2024 - 10:43AM
Before tire shopping this winter, here are Consumer Reports' latest recommendations for the best all-season tires for snowy weather winter driving conditions when the added expense of buying separate (and expensive) snow tires might not really be needed.
2025 Subaru Forester hybrid
Subaru Is Ready to Uncover the New Forester Hybrid, I Think It Will Show In L.A.
By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2024 - 9:26AM
Subaru of America says the Subaru Forester Hybrid is coming soon. Where will Subaru unveil the new compact SUV model? I think it will be in Los Angeles.
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
America’s Most Anticipated New Models, The All-New Subaru Forester Hybrid Is Wild
By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2024 - 6:54AM
There's a buzz in the air about the all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid. Newsweek has called it one of America's most eagerly awaited new vehicles for 2025. With 25 models on the horizon, here are the latest updates on the upcoming Forester Hybrid. It’s Wild.
Elan's Cybertruck that had a Power Conversion System issue
I Picked Up This Cybertruck on Oct 30th. On Nov 3rd It Was Dead and Tesla Has No Idea What's Wrong. Finally They Called Me Last Night
By Armen Hareyan on November 14, 2024 - 12:18AM
Tesla Cybertruck owner is facing troubles with an unresponsive truck that is potentially linked to the latest recall, but Tesla is making it right.
Gemini Rendered Picture Of Future Jaguar EV
New Jaguar EV Will Announce In December: Will Jaguar Make It As An EV Only Vendor?
By Rob Enderle on November 13, 2024 - 9:32PM
Jaguar’s future depends on its EV makeover, which is expected to launch in December 2014. However, the car won’t be available until the summer of 2016, and there is a long gap between now and then when no other cars are being built.
Someone Is About To Be Surprised With A New Cyberbeast Cybertruck; It Won't Be Just A Test Drive
Someone Is About To Be Surprised With A New Cyberbeast Cybertruck; It Won't Be Just A Test Drive!
By Jeremy Johnson on November 13, 2024 - 9:16PM
On the Cybertruck Owners Only group, a member, Joseph, has stated that he's ready to pick up his Cyberbeast Cybertruck with his girlfriend, who thinks it is going to be just a test drive.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado
GM Recalling Nearly 462,000 2020-2022 Pickups and SUVs Including Silverados and Tahoes Because the Back Wheels Can Lock Up
By Mary Conway on November 13, 2024 - 8:25PM
The huge recall involves a transmission problem that can cause the back wheels to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Today's Cybertruck Recall Involves an Issue Heart Of Your Truck's Electrical System
This Cybertruck Recall Involves an Issue With the Driver Unit Inverter, Which Is The Heart Of your Cybertruck's Electric System
By Armen Hareyan on November 13, 2024 - 5:53PM
Cybertruck's power heart, the inverter, has an issue that needs more than just a software fix.
Long Term Maintenance Costs Vary Widely Between Car Brands
"The Difference To Maintain A Car On Average Between Some Brands Can Be Thousands Over A 10-Year Time Frame," Warns Consumer Reports.
By Timothy Boyer on November 13, 2024 - 10:25AM
An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.
2024 Tesla Semi Trucks
Tesla Semi Truck Customers Are Still Waiting, Sysco Says, “We Put A Deposit On 50 Trucks in 2017, They Placed Us In the Queue”
By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2024 - 9:10AM
Many customers want Tesla's Semi Trucks, but they still can't get them. It's been nearly a decade since the first orders were placed, and the wait could be longer.
Subaru CEO Tom Doll
Tom Doll Transformed Subaru Into a Loyal Band of Followers, “We Asked, What Can We Do No One Else Can Do? Our Owners Gave Us This Amazing Answer”
By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2024 - 6:38AM
How did Subaru move from selling only 150,000 cars yearly to over 700,000? You can brainstorm all you want in the corporate board rooms or be smart and ask your owners. That's what former Subaru CEO Tom Doll did. Find out the fascinating answer.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid XSE
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid XSE Review: Amazing SUV With Long Range
By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2024 - 11:36PM
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid elevates the already popular RAV4 with its blend of practicality, efficiency, and simplicity that has made the base model a hit, selling like hot popcorn at the movies.
2026 Cadillac VISTIQ
Cadillac Introduces its 2026 VISTIQ EV- Three Rows of Luxury
By Mary Conway on November 12, 2024 - 8:45PM
Smaller than the Escalade IQ but larger than the LYRIQ, the VISTIQ will fill an important void in Cadillac's luxury lineup.
Bogus Non-Copper Electrical System Clip Leads Warning
Cheap Chinese Clip Leads Made with Fake Wire, Warning for DIY Car Owners
By Timothy Boyer on November 12, 2024 - 5:42PM
Before using those inexpensive colored clip leads when working on your car, you must do this simple test to see if they are made with fake copper wire.
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