Automotive News (Page 73)

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 Right Tools for the Right Car Maintenance Job

Toyota Corolla Must-Have Tools for Changing Spark Plugs

By Timothy Boyer on December 12, 2023 - 9:34AM

Here is an informative demonstration about how to change the spark plugs on a 2016 Toyota Corolla with some added info on must-have tools you will need to do the job right.

There Are Serious Bumps In The Road Ahead For The Subaru Solterra

By Denis Flierl on December 12, 2023 - 9:32AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra keeps rolling, but there are bumps ahead for the EV. Here are the latest results and what EV customers can expect.

Tesla Slashing Prices and Offering Customers Incentives In End Of Year Sales Rush

By Jeremy Johnson on December 12, 2023 - 9:26AM

Tesla is slashing the price of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles and offering $1,000 off to early Cybertruck reservation holders, as well as offering incentives such as 6 months free Supercharging in a year-end sales push.

A New Video Shows a Tesla Cybertruck Getting Rescued by a Ford F-150 After Electric Truck Got Stuck Off-Roading

By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 9:14AM

Despite its superior specs, the Cybertruck hasn’t been performing well in off-roading situations. A new video shows the Cybertruck stuck in a relatively easy off-roading trail & even more embarrassingly, a Ford F Series truck had to tow the vehicle free.

CARFAX Warns Used Car Shoppers About Continuing Odometer Fraud

10 States Most Likely to Sell a Used Car with a Rolled Back Odometer Update

By Timothy Boyer on December 12, 2023 - 9:08AM

A recent CARFAX warning identifies these 10 states as the ones that you are most likely to buy a used car from that has a rolled back odometer.

Tesla Starts Digging Boring Company Tunnels Under Giga Texas to Efficiently Deliver Parts Directly to the Production Line Through Tunnels

By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 7:02AM

Back in 2021, Elon Musk said Tesla was working on digging tunnels under Giga Texas to be able to deliver vehicle components directly to the production line from underneath. And Now a new video shows Tesla has started construction of these tunnels.

Toyota RAV4 Is Playing Checkers While The Subaru Forester Plays Chess

By Denis Flierl on December 12, 2023 - 6:43AM

Which is the best small SUVs for new car shoppers? Consumer Reports says the popular 2024 Toyota RAV4 is one to avoid, and the 2024 Subaru Forester is the intelligent pick now.

Calling All "Tesla Killers" - Where Are You? We've Been Hearing About You For Years - You Cannot Replicate What Tesla Is Doing, Here's Why

By Jeremy Johnson on December 11, 2023 - 10:09PM

So many vehicles have been claimed as Tesla killers, and yet none have been able to do so. Where are the Tesla killers? You cannot replicate what Tesla is doing and there will be no Tesla killers - here's why.

Tesla Fights Back Against New Article That Claims Drivers Run Autopilot Where It's Not Intended, Resulting In Crashes

By Jeremy Johnson on December 11, 2023 - 8:13PM

Tesla is doing a little bit of PR right now, something many have called for, against an article that was written stating that drivers run Autopilot where it's not intended, resulting in crashes. We will go over Tesla's response.

Hybrid car nickel metal hydride rebuilding

Repair Your Toyota NiMH Hybrid Battery Better Than Chris Fix

By Peter Neilson on December 11, 2023 - 7:36PM

Revitalize your Toyota Hybrid with expert NiMH battery repair tips. Outshine Chris Fix by mastering module assessment, corrosion control, and reconditioning.

Don't Forget About the Tesla Van - It's Coming and Will Most Likely Use the Cybertruck Platform

Don't Forget About the Tesla Van - It's Coming and Will Be Built On the Cybertruck Platform: Amazing for Families

By Jeremy Johnson on December 11, 2023 - 6:32PM

The Tesla van is a forgotten vehicle with all the Cybertruck news lately. However, this vehicle is coming, and it will be built on the Cybertruck platform. It will be amazing for families.

Ford Tops Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Honors With 3 Trucks, 1 SUV

By Marc Stern on December 11, 2023 - 4:34PM

Ford tops KBB Best Buy Awards with its three of its trucks and an SUV.

Sandy Munro Releases Cybertruck Deep Dive Video With Top 5 Tesla Engineering Executives – Steer-by-Wire, 48-volts, Ethernet wiring, Hairpin Motors & More Breakthroughs

By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2023 - 2:33PM

Sandy Munro has released a new Cybertruck in-depth interview with the top 5 engineering heads at Tesla. Topics include steer-by-wire, 48-volt architecture, new high-bandwidth ethernet data loop, more efficient hairpin motors, and more breakthroughs.

Elon Musk Reveals a Secret In Plain Sight on X Space Yesterday: How He Views Humanity and His Own Life

By Jeremy Johnson on December 11, 2023 - 11:16AM

Elon Musk shares some things on a space on X yesterday, and it reveals a secret about how he thinks about humanity and his own life.

Image of Ford bronco Sport in Snow by John Goreham

Is The Ford Bronco Sport the Best Winter SUV You Can Buy In 2024?

By John Goreham on December 11, 2023 - 10:35AM

We take a close look at the Ford Bronco Sport to see if it has what it takes to be one of America’s best winter vehicles.

Image of 2024 Hyundai Kona EV courtesy of Hyundai

With Chevy Equinox EV In Limbo, $34K Hyundai Kona EV Offers A Great Alternative

By John Goreham on December 11, 2023 - 10:07AM

General Motors’ two affordable EVs are now in limbo. However, Hyundai’s Kona EV continues to provide great value for those looking for a small battery-electric crossover.

Early VIN “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks are Selling for as Much as $350,000 Online

By Tinsae Aregay on December 11, 2023 - 7:46AM

Tesla has currently started selling the first 1000 “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks with special laser-etched insignia. These trucks are in such high demand that people are flipping their Foundation Series Cybertruck online for $350,000.

Don’t Take Consumer Reports’ Advice For Your Subaru’s Oil

By Denis Flierl on December 11, 2023 - 7:12AM

What is the best oil for your newer Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, or other model? Don't take Consumer Reports' advice if you want your engine to last the longest.

Life After The STI - Will The Subaru WRX Ever Return To Dominance?

By Denis Flierl on December 11, 2023 - 6:20AM

2023 Subaru WRX sales continue to drop. The Subaru WRX is in a bad place, and will it ever return to the dominance it had? There is one way.

Ford Cancels Explorer Hybrid Sales To Public As Police Get Output

By Marc Stern on December 10, 2023 - 8:16PM

Due to increasing demand by police departments, Ford has canceled 2024 orders for Explorer Hybrids.

Serena Williams and Alexis Cohanian Storm Miami In Foundation Series Cybertruck: Giving Tesla Millions of Free Advertising Views

Serena Williams and Alexis Cohanian Storm Miami In Foundation Series Cybertruck: See - Tesla Doesn't Need to Advertise!

By Jeremy Johnson on December 10, 2023 - 10:32AM

Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Cohanian, were seen in Miami, Friday, in their #3 Foundation series Cybertruck. Whether they realize it or not, they are giving Tesla millions of free advertising views.

New Subaru Impreza Hatch Vs. Crosstrek SUV - Meet The Shining Star

By Denis Flierl on December 10, 2023 - 7:14AM

Should you buy the 2024 Subaru Impreza hatch or the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek? Here are four reasons why one model beats the other every time.

The Slumbering Subaru Legacy Could Have One Last Shot Or Not

By Denis Flierl on December 10, 2023 - 6:20AM

Just when I thought the Subaru Legacy was coming back from the dead, the sedan slid backward. The Legacy is down again after recording its fifth consecutive month of sales increase. Here is what will wake it up.

Tesla Cybertruck Has a "Basecamp" Tent Accessory For $3,000 - It Attaches To The Cybertruck and Inflates In Minutes

By Jeremy Johnson on December 9, 2023 - 11:11PM

In the Tesla shop, you can buy a Tesla "basecamp" accessory for $3,000. It attaches to the Cybertruck and inflates in minutes with a manual pump.

Leave the World Behind, Netflix Movie, Shows an Endless Line of New Tesla's Crashing Without a Driver: Is This Even Possible?

By Jeremy Johnson on December 9, 2023 - 7:36PM

A new fictional movie on Netflix just released, and it shows a woman who sees an endless line of Tesla vehicles that have crashed - without anyone driving in them. It got me thinking if this could ever happen.

A Ford Mustang Mach-E Ice White Edition has a frunk

Ford’s Unique Use Of Frunk Materials Wins Sustainability Award

By Marc Stern on December 9, 2023 - 7:35PM

You all know what a “frunk” is right? If not, here’s a lesson in the “frunk” and what Ford has done with it.

Tesla Sends A Specific Text As a Cybertruck Early Reservation Holder Making an Offer: Why They Sent the Text

By Jeremy Johnson on December 9, 2023 - 6:27PM

I got a very specific text from Tesla today. I have a Cybertruck on reservation, and they sent me a text that said I would get $1,000 off any Tesla purchase as well as free Supercharging for 6 months if I took delivery before the end of the year, 2023.

Did the Cybertruck Make Driving Scarier for Everyone Else?

Tesla Cybertruck Crash Test Is Horrifying

By Timothy Boyer on December 9, 2023 - 3:21PM

Should the Tesla Cybertruck be outlawed or at least require a special operator’s license? Here is a must-watch commonsense take on the problem.

Consumer Reports Offers Two Better Choices Over a Similar-Model Toyota SUV

By Timothy Boyer on December 9, 2023 - 11:38AM

A recent review of recommended SUVs from Consumer Reports reveals that this popular Toyota in the 2024 model is not so popular anymore based on road tests and their Annual Auto Surveys.

The Tesla “Cyberbeast” Cybertruck Face-off Against $110,000 Ford F-150 Raptor R – Ford is in Trouble, There’s a New King in Town!

By Tinsae Aregay on December 9, 2023 - 11:00AM

In a new video, a Tesla “Cyberbeast” Cybertruck goes face to face against the top-of-the-line $110,000 starting price Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Cybertruck annihilates the Ford both on pavement and while driving off-road.

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