Automotive News (Page 78)

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.

Exclusive Report of FSD 12 Going Out to Non Tesla Employees: "You Can Tell It Was Trained To Mimic Humans"

Exclusive Report of FSD 12 Going Out to Non Tesla Employee: "You Can Tell It Was Trained To Mimic Humans"

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2024 - 9:55PM

Tesla FSD 12 (using only neural nets) is being released to non Tesla employees, and the first feedback on it is that you can tell it was trained to mimic humans. We have an exclusive first look.

Ford Fields Racing Teams To Compete At Daytona After Two-Year Development

By Marc Stern on January 21, 2024 - 8:12PM

The Blue Oval will Field Mustang Teams in GT3 and GT4 categories along with GTD.

Henry Ford Is Rolling In His Grave Over Ford Announcing Cuts To Lightning EV Production: Tesla Gains Lead In EV Trucks

Henry Ford Probably Wouldn't Be Happy For Ford Announcing Cuts To Lightning EV Production: Tesla Gains Lead In EV Trucks

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2024 - 5:18PM

Henry Ford probably wouldn't be happy if he knew that Ford was cutting production of its Lightning EV truck production. This only gives Tesla a bigger lead in EV trucks.

GMC is Going Global With the 2024 GMC Yukon

By Mary Conway on January 21, 2024 - 3:10PM

After a superb year growing its market share in North America, GMC is venturing into China, Australia and New Zealand.

HUGE Tesla Light Show In Israel With Over 700 Teslas - In Impressive Display

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2024 - 2:59PM

There was a huge light show in Israel recently with over 700 Teslas. This shows Tesla and its superior technology in action.

What Happens If There Is An Emergency When Your Tesla Is At 5% Battery?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 21, 2024 - 12:30PM

A common question about Tesla's is what to do if your Tesla is at 5% battery, and you have an emergency. Here is the answer.

How Subaru Forester Reliability Stacks Up Against The Competition

By Denis Flierl on January 21, 2024 - 10:40AM

How does the 2024 Subaru Forester's reliability compare with the competition? Check out a new report from U.S. News. See why it's the best pick now.

Subaru Knows How To Dress ‘Em Up, Outback Boost Gear Takes Best SUV

By Denis Flierl on January 21, 2024 - 6:34AM

The new 2024 Subaru Outback Boost Gear is the hot SUV now. Check out its new prize and why it was chosen as the best.

2024 Jeep and Ram Fans Will Soon Be Able to Rent Their Vehicles From SIXT

By Mary Conway on January 20, 2024 - 9:11PM

A multi-billion dollar deal means that SIXT will buy 250,000 Stellantis vehicles to use in their rental fleets worldwide.

EV Battery Costs - Dropping Faster Than Predicted Even By Tony Seba

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2024 - 4:07PM

Battery costs for EVs are dropping faster than expected, as CATL and BYD are producing them for as low as $56/kWh. Over time, this could translate to even cheaper batteries over the coming years and decades.

Hybrids Are Glorified Gas Cars - Dead on Arrival In a Scaled Up EV Environment

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2024 - 3:46PM

A hybrid or PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) is simply a glorified gas car - and at the point EVs scale up and are the dominant vehicle, they are dead on arrival.

Toyota's Stealthy EV Move: Scotty Kilmer Says Harley Hack Can Electrify The Industry

By Armen Hareyan on January 20, 2024 - 3:27PM

In a new video, Scotty Kilmer discusses Toyota's announcement about bringing manual transmissions to electric vehicles. He believes it's a logical move that other car companies should follow, but they're hesitant due to the transmission's cost and weight.

Tesla's Exigent Job and Why People Choose Hybrid Cars Like Toyota Prius vs EVs

By Armen Hareyan on January 20, 2024 - 2:29PM

Tesla investor and blogger Sawyer Merritt on X writes about some good reasons why he thinks some people choose hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius over electric vehicles and says Tesla could absolutely do a better job in one particular area with people.

How to Find a Good Dealership Service Department from All the Bad Ones

Toyota Mechanic Shows How to Spot Bad Dealership Service Departments

By Timothy Boyer on January 20, 2024 - 2:11PM

A mechanic and ex-dealership technician shares the truth about how dealerships service department operate, how to spot a shady one, and what you should and should not do at a service department.

Should You Buy a Used Tesla from Hertz?

By Timothy Boyer on January 20, 2024 - 11:40AM

One popular mechanic has this to say about what looks like a good deal on a used Tesla.

Scam Signs to Look For in a Used Car Before Buying

Call the Police If You Find This in a Used Car

By Timothy Boyer on January 20, 2024 - 11:24AM

Used car swindles can make you both an accomplice and a victim. Here’s one example of a scam you can detect in a used car that should have you calling the police.

Getting Launched In An Original Tesla Roadster - The Moment That Changed Everything For Me About Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2024 - 11:19AM

In May 2015, I experienced my first Tesla ride and "launch" in an original Tesla Roadster. This was the moment that change everything for me in regard to Tesla.

Don't Let The New Subaru Forester's Boxy Look Fool You - 4 Secret Design Changes

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2024 - 9:41AM

The 2025 Subaru Forester gets a boxier look, but Subaru says it's more aerodynamic. How can that be? There are four ways the Japanese automaker pulled it off.

The 5 Best Small Cars For The Money And Where The New Subaru Impreza Slots Now

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2024 - 6:12AM

Which are the best small cars you can buy now? A new report says Subaru has one model, the new Impreza, that combines a low purchase price and a long lifespan. Check the report before you buy.

Ford Bronco Models Assisted By New Hires

Even As Ford Trims Its EV Truck Production, It Is Adding Workers To Popular Lines

By Marc Stern on January 19, 2024 - 7:26PM

Ford plans to add 900 Workers To build Popular Bronco and Bronco Raptor and Ranger and Ranger Raptor to meet demand.

This Woman Cooked Seafood In Her Tesla With White Seats - Genius Idea Or Stain Waiting To Happen?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2024 - 6:11PM

A woman was seen recently cooking food in her Tesla with white seats. Is this a genius idea or a stain waiting to happen?

Zack JerryRigEverything Uncovers How Many Miles a Tesla Cybertruck Can Travel While Towing 11,000 lbs in the Cold

By Tinsae Aregay on January 19, 2024 - 12:42PM

Zack Nelson from the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has conducted an experiment to determine how far the Cybertruck is able to drive while towing its max payload capacity of 11,000 lbs in the cold.

Tesla Superchargers Have Saved the EV Industry - What Makes Them Better

Tesla Superchargers Have Rescued the EV Industry - What Makes Them Better

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2024 - 11:05AM

Thank God, Tesla Superchargers have saved the EV industry, and there are several reasons why this is.

Reliable Used Trucks for the Working Man

Most Reliable Used Pickup Trucks Consumer Reports Recommends

By Timothy Boyer on January 19, 2024 - 10:37AM

Here are the pickup truck models and years you should be looking for when it comes to a proven history of reliability.

People Can't Use Level 2 Chargers, They Have Pros and Cons

By Armen Hareyan on January 19, 2024 - 9:48AM

Some people say people rely on Tesla Superchargers instead of using the Level 2, but they really can't use them in the cold as those chargers have big pros and cons.

The Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Shows Up In The UK But It’s Not For U.S. Customers

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2024 - 9:33AM

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek was announced for the UK, but it's significantly different than the U.S. specification model. Check out the all-new European model and why it's not sold in North America.

2024 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Outback

The 6 Best Small SUVs For The Money, Subaru’s 2 Picks And One That’s Missing

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2024 - 6:49AM

Which are the best small SUVs you can buy now? A new report says Subaru has two models that combine a low purchase price with a long lifespan. Check my report before you buy.

Ford Expands Mustang Mach-E Line With GT Bronze Appearance Package

By Marc Stern on January 18, 2024 - 9:12PM

Though it could have just rested on its laurels, Ford has decided to expand its Mustang Mach-E line with the new Bronze Appearance Package,

Image of Nissan Leaf in winter by John Goreham

Ten Years of Testing EVs In Winter - Here’s the Truth

By John Goreham on January 18, 2024 - 5:00PM

I have tested electric vehicles from nearly every brand for over a decade in harsh winter conditions. Here are the truths, the lies, and the myths about how EVs work in winter clarified.

A Man With Only a Few Months to Live Receives His Dying Wish of Driving a Cybertruck – Tesla Sends Out an Engineer 800 Miles to Fulfill His Dream

By Tinsae Aregay on January 18, 2024 - 12:53PM

Tesla has sent out an engineer who drove 800 miles to fulfill the wishes of a man with terminal cancer with only 3 to 12 months to live. The man is seen with a big smile as he gets his wish to experience the Cybertruck before he passes away.

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