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.

1st Tesla Cybertruck Teardown Shows Surprise Accessory, "Megabeam," Giant Wiper Blade Motors, 48-volt Battery and Supermanifold V2

By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2023 - 10:27AM

The first Cybertruck teardown video shades light on the Cybertruck's inner components. The video shows Tesla has wired up the Cybertruck for a surprise accessory, a new component called “Megabeam”, a 48-volt battery, Supermanifold V2 & more.

Tesla To Enter India EV Market With Likely Announcement of Gigafactory at Next Month's Vibrant Gujurat Summit: Will Build the Next Generation Vehicle

By Jeremy Johnson on December 28, 2023 - 9:35AM

Rumor has it that Tesla is going to make an announcement next month - January 2024 - that it is entering the India EV market with the announcement of a Gigafactory. Is this rumor true?

Tesla Model Y Refresh at Giga Shanghai is ahead of the schedule

Tesla Is Ahead of The Schedule: Refreshed Model Y Out Sooner Than Expected

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2023 - 9:35AM

Tesla is reportedly preparing to launch a refreshed Model Y from Giga Shanghai in China as soon as mid-2024. This is earlier than the previously expected timeframe of late 2024.

Subaru’s New High-Performance Microchip Tech And How It Affects Customers

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2023 - 8:48AM

Subaru announced a new agreement with eleven companies to produce advanced microchip technology. Here is how it will affect the latest models in 2030.

Elon Musk: "He Has the Wrong Frame of Reference - Tesla is an AI/Robotics Company" In Reference To Tesla Being Viewed As "Just A Car Company"

By Jeremy Johnson on December 28, 2023 - 8:41AM

Recently, there was an interview done with Craig Irwin who looks at Tesla as not having anything that Toyota doesn't have with an $85 price target. Elon Musk responded that he has the wrong frame of reference and that Tesla is an AI/robotics company.

Subaru’s Best And Worst New Vehicles in 2024

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2023 - 7:22AM

Here are the best and worst new Subaru models of 2024. Check the latest report before you buy.

A Tesla Cybertruck Charging at a Supercharger Gives Emergency Charge to a Rivian R1S – This is Why Tesla is Still King

By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2023 - 6:33AM

A lot has been written about how the competition is overtaking Tesla, however, a recent incident including a Rivian R1S and a Tesla Cybertruck shows why Tesla is still the leader when it comes to electric vehicles.

Barrett-Jackson Adds Rock Concert to Boost Attendance

By Mary Conway on December 27, 2023 - 9:20PM

The Barrett-Jackson Car Auction is one of the most famous car events in the world. See who the Scottsdale-based auction is adding in order to draw even more people to the huge automotive festival.

Article That Says Tesla Robot "Attacks" Engineer Are Absurdly Misleading: What Really Happened

By Jeremy Johnson on December 27, 2023 - 9:07PM

A recent article claimed that a Tesla robot attacked an engineer at Tesla's Texas factory during a "violent malfunction", which forced workers to hit the emergency shutdown. Pictures of the Tesla Bot further added to the misleading statements.

Tesla Vehicles Are the Safest in the World As Toyota Found Guilty of Safety Test Result Forging That Has "Shaken the Very Foundations Of the Company"

By Jeremy Johnson on December 27, 2023 - 8:34PM

Tesla vehicles are the safest vehicles in the world and today, an announcement came that Toyota is halting all domestic production after admitting it forged safety test results for 30 years. This is a big blow to Toyota and the safety of its vehicles.

2024 Model Y Juniper To Get New Battery: Tesla's Future Powerhouse

By Armen Hareyan on December 27, 2023 - 7:17PM

Tesla isn't resting. Model Y Juniper will start mass production in mid-2024 and will have a new battery.

"This Was A Poker Move For the Ages" Says Dan Ives on Tesla and Elon Musk When Tesla Cut Prices and Went After Volume

By Jeremy Johnson on December 27, 2023 - 10:52AM

Dan Ives, a Tesla bull and analyst, was recently on CNBC discussing Tesla. He talks about how people want a Tesla - not just any EV - but a Tesla specifically, and that Elon Musk did a "Poker Move For the Ages" in cutting prices and going after volume.

"Elon Mode" - Autonomy Without Having To Interact With the Steering Wheel Revealed By Three Researchers That Hacked Tesla's FSD Software and Bypassed the Circuit Board's Protection Systems - Is Tesla's Software Vulnerable?

By Jeremy Johnson on December 27, 2023 - 9:16AM

Three researchers from TU Berlin allegedly hacked Tesla's FSD software by removing the system and manipulating the voltage, bypassing the circuit board's protection systems. They discovered an "Elon Mode". Does this make Tesla's software vulnerable?

Subaru’s Two Hardest To Find Models In 2024

By Denis Flierl on December 27, 2023 - 8:13AM

There will be two new Subaru models that will remain the hardest to find in 2024. Here is what customers should know heading into 2024.

Gloss Black Tesla Cybertruck Wrap Keeps the Stainless Steel’s Shiny Surface but in Black – Early Buyers Are Foregoing Iconic Stainless Steel Look for Novelty

By Tinsae Aregay on December 27, 2023 - 7:45AM

The Cybertruck’s exposed stainless steel finish is meant to put the toughest part of the vehicle on the outside. However, early Cybertruck owners appear to unanimously be wrapping their new trucks sacrificing durability for aesthetics.

11 New Subaru Vehicles Are In The Pipeline In The Next Four Years

By Denis Flierl on December 27, 2023 - 6:59AM

What new Subaru vehicles can customers look forward to in the next four years? Here are the eleven new models worth waiting for.

Stunning New Wheels for the Tesla Cybertruck With Dry Carbon Wide Fenders Revealed

By Jeremy Johnson on December 26, 2023 - 11:04PM

An exclusive picture from UnpluggedTesla on X was sent to Sawyer Merritt as he revealed some stunning 22-inch wheels with dry carbon wide fenders.

Tesla Cybertruck Seeing MASSIVE Demand As Two Tesla Employees Confirm Tesla Is Close to 10,000 Cybertruck Orders Per Day Since the Delivery Event - The Cybertruck Will Be Sold Out For Years

By Jeremy Johnson on December 26, 2023 - 9:25PM

According to an X user who knows some Tesla employees, the Tesla Cybertruck is getting close to 10,000 NEW orders per day since the delivery event. This is in addition to around 2 million existing pre-orders.

In 2009, Elon Musk Made a Bet On the Model S And Ended Up Paying $1 Million - Here's How It All Went Down

By Jeremy Johnson on December 26, 2023 - 4:42PM

Elon Musk made a bet in the year 2009, on the Model S, and ended up paying $1 million. Here's how it all went down.

Toyota RAV4 Cable Corrosion: Blizzard vs. Mud Bath - Where Does the Rust Run Wild?

By Armen Hareyan on December 26, 2023 - 2:22PM

The Toyota RAV4, known for its remarkable features and an exceptional 10-year warranty, has faced a significant hiccup. Is the worst scenario for the RAV4's cable corrosion a snowy/salty situation rather than muddy/wet, or are both equally as risky?

Elon Musk: "The Amazing Part Is Being So High On the List Despite Not Using BCG" In Reference to Tesla In 2nd Behind Apple In U.S. Innovative Companies List

By Jeremy Johnson on December 26, 2023 - 10:42AM

Elon Musk made a statement that it was amazing Tesla was so high on the U.S. innovative companies list, despite not using BCG, a consulting group that businesses hire to make recommendations.

Tesla China Is Crushing It: 18.5K Insurance Registrations Last Week - Nearly Highest Ever - What This Means For Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on December 26, 2023 - 9:54AM

Tesla China is crushing it this quarter, reaching registrations close to its all-time high. What this means for Tesla.

This Is What Subaru Season Looks Like

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2023 - 7:17AM

Welcome to Subaru season. What does it look like? Check out the report and only proceed with caution unless you own a Subaru.

Buy The 2024 Subaru WRX? Why You Should Wait A Year Or Two

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2023 - 5:58AM

The 2024 WRX is the same model except for the 2024 WRX TR. Here is why you should wait a year to buy the 2025 Subaru WRX.

Toyota Tundra Capstone Interior design for the RAV4 refresh

Why Toyota Tundra's Capstone Interior Belongs in Our RAV4s

By Armen Hareyan on December 25, 2023 - 11:41PM

I see in online forums and comments that some Toyota RAV4 owners have been eyeing the new Tundra's Capstone interior and wishing the new RAV4 redesign adopt it.

The Best Toyota RAV4 Trim and Model Year To Purchase

By Armen Hareyan on December 25, 2023 - 10:56PM

Many Toyota RAV4 owners are writing for a new redesign and hoping it will come in 2024, but what is the best RAV4 trim and model year to purchase?

2024 Chevrolet Colorado is Battling the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024 Ford Super Duty for North American Truck of the Year.

By Mary Conway on December 25, 2023 - 10:42PM

We'll find out January 4th, 2024, who wins the coveted title of North American Truck of the Year. One highly anticipated EV is duking it out with a mid-size and a super duty. Why the mid-size truck might win.

The Tesla Compact Car: Only Two Falcon Wing Doors, With a Simplified Interior of Two Seats - Why This Design Would Accelerate Tesla Production

The Tesla Compact Car: Only Two Falcon Wing Doors, With a Simplified Interior of Only Two Seats - Why This Design Would Accelerate Tesla Production

By Jeremy Johnson on December 25, 2023 - 5:55PM

The upcoming compact car for Tesla could be a two-seater with falcon wing doors, and this would greatly simplify its production. Here's why.

2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Review, front exterior and grille

2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Review: Elegant Interior With Excellent Acceleration

By Armen Hareyan on December 25, 2023 - 5:06PM

The 2023 GV70 is a sporty vehicle offering a fun driving experience with great acceleration and a nice design. The electrified version, reviewed here, is no exception and keeps the G-Matrix signature on the grille while hiding its charging port.

Elon Musk: "Let's Not Forget the White House Giving Tesla the Cold Shoulder" And Crediting GM With "Leading the Electric Car Revolution" When They Only Delivered 26 EVs

By Jeremy Johnson on December 25, 2023 - 5:02PM

Elon Musk stated that the White House gave Tesla the cold shoulder and credited GM with leading the EV revolution when GM only delivered 26 EVs to Tesla's 300,000.

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