Automotive News (Page 9)

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.

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.

This Is My Life Now. The Cybertruck Drives Me Around 99.9% Of The Time While I Just Hang Out

By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2024 - 3:59PM

The future of driving is changing. Look at the inside this Tesla Cybertruck experience.

Image of Hyundai service area by John Goreham

Here Are All The Brands That Come With Included Maintenance In 2025

By John Goreham on November 12, 2024 - 3:31PM

We list out all of the American-market brands that include maintenance as part of the new vehicle price.

I Found A Thief Locked Inside My C8 Corvette, He Asked, Can I Get Out? No, You Can’t Get Out, I’m Calling The Cops

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2024 - 10:02AM

The unique electric door latches of a Chevrolet Corvette C8 humiliatingly foiled a would-be car thief in Miami Beach. Here is Julio's unique true crime story when he found a car thief sitting inside his new Corvette trying to escape. Beware, car thieves.

Image of Ford F-150 Lightning charging by John Goreham

Evidence Mounts That Battery-Electric Pickup Trucks Are Failing In America

By John Goreham on November 12, 2024 - 9:08AM

We lay out sobering facts about battery-electric pickup trucks. It’s hard to see how battery-only pickups can be seen as anything but a failing effort.

KBB’s 8 Best New SUVs For Snow, “Every Subaru Outback Comes Right Out Of the Box With AWD, Making This a Great and the Best Car For Snow”

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2024 - 7:17AM

Which are the best new 2025 model year SUVs for snow this year? Kelley Blue Book picked eight of the best new models and ranked the 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Subaru Outback among the best. Here is why Subaru has the best value picks.

Couple Learns All About Cybertruck Wraps Near The San Antonio Area With One Person Saying, "It Went From a Smudged Fridge To Gorgeous"

By Jeremy Johnson on November 12, 2024 - 1:10AM

A couple that just bought a Tesla Cybertruck learned all about where they can get wraps near the San Antonio, Texas, area. Some of the remarks were quite insightful and others, amusing.

Dan Ives Sees An Additional Trillion In Tesla Coming With Accelerated Cybercab and Regulatory Approval

By Jeremy Johnson on November 11, 2024 - 4:06PM

Dan Ives, an analyst, sees an accelerated Cybercab and FSD approval for Tesla, by as much as 2 to 3 years, accelerating both the technology and Tesla at the same time.

Tesla's Momentum Has Reached Unstoppable Territory - Escape Velocity

By Jeremy Johnson on November 11, 2024 - 3:14PM

Tesla is gaining momentum and has reached a point where it is unstoppable - it has achieved escape velocity.

The Subaru WRX Snaps A 15-Month Sales Decline

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2024 - 10:27AM

The Subaru WRX had decreased in sales volume for 15 consecutive months. What happened in October was a significant uptick. Check out the WRX's sales performance and where the sports car is headed now.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners With a Vinyl Wrap Are Finding the Stainless Steel Becomes Permanently Blemished After Removing the Wrap

By Tinsae Aregay on November 11, 2024 - 8:19AM

Cybertruck owners who have removed the wraps off their trucks report that they found the stainless steel permanently blemished. Either due to non-symmetric corrosion or chemicals, the Cybertruck’s stainless steel doesn’t hold up well under a vinyl wrap.

A New Subaru and Toyota Engine Failure Lawsuit Includes All BRZ, FR-S, 86, and GR86 Boxer Engines

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2024 - 7:56AM

A new class action lawsuit alleges Subaru's Boxer engines in the BRZ, Scion FR-S, Toyota 86, and GR86 are defective in the two automaker's sports cars. Here are the latest details.

The Dreaded Cybertruck “Red Screen of Death” Makes its Way to Canada as First Canadian Cybertruck Owners Start to Experience Failures

By Tinsae Aregay on November 10, 2024 - 9:11AM

New Canadian Cybertruck owners share critical failures only days after Tesla started delivering the vehicle. One Canadian Cybertruck owner shows his experience with the Cybertruck “red screen of death,” known all too well by US Cybertruck owners.

Tom Doll Transformed Subaru Into a Loyal Band of Followers, “The Original Subaru Owners Wanted To Sell Motor Scooters, They Weren’t Interested In Cars”

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2024 - 7:47AM

Tom Doll, the mastermind behind one of America's greatest success stories, was the CEO of Subaru of America. He is the architect who transformed a small Japanese scooter company into an automotive giant. Here is Tom's fascinating story.

Tesla's possible next vehicle design, rendered by Grok

Tesla's Next Vehicle May Look Like This

By Armen Hareyan on November 9, 2024 - 8:03PM

The next Tesla vehicle's design is anticipated to reflect Tesla's ongoing evolution towards more futuristic, efficiency-focused, and potentially autonomous designs.

Toyota Has A $500M Monumental Task Replacing Nearly 100,000 Tundra Engines, Dealer Says, “We Have 4 Stores, If 50 Customers Come In All At Once, It Will Be Challenging”

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2024 - 11:15AM

Toyota faces a series of challenges as they begin replacing more than 100,000 engines in Tundra pickups and Lexus LX for a new recall in December. Do you have a 2022 or 2023 Toyota Tundra pickup? You may have a long wait, and here’s what you need to know.

Even If You Are Not a Mechanic You Should Do This With Your Toyota

"But It's A Toyota, Why Would I Open The Hood?"

By Timothy Boyer on November 9, 2024 - 10:30AM

The Toyota maintenance tip you will not see in your owner's manual but should do it at least once in your car's lifetime. Especially if you almost never raise its hood.

Two 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Features You Want But Still Can’t Get

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2024 - 7:29AM

The new 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is on its way for customers, but it's missing two upgrades you want. I'll explain what they are, why you can't get them, and three new model changes.

EVject The EV Car Technology You Didn’t Knew You Absolutely Needed

By Rob Enderle on November 8, 2024 - 8:53PM

EVs, and their drivers, (particularly women), are vulnerable when public charging at night in remote areas. EVject is a critical new tool that will allow an EV driver to escape even rapidly and safely if they are blocked in.

AI Driven Automotive Cockpit Of The Future

Qualcomm Moves Toward Industry Leadership In Car Cockpit Systems

By Rob Enderle on November 8, 2024 - 8:18PM

Qualcomm has entered the automotive cockpit technology market aggressively and is poised to become dominant in the segment. This will result in cars shipping with far more advanced cockpit technology that is also far more reliable.

Musk And President Elect Trump Could Turn Tesla Into A Far Stronger World EV Power

By Rob Enderle on November 8, 2024 - 7:34PM

While Trump isn’t a fan of EVs, Elon Musk will be on his cabinet, making Tesla likely to gain unusual and unique government support. This support should allow them to fight against China better and grow to world EV dominance.

Image of Cybertruck courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Tesla Tries to Prop Up Failing Cybertruck’s Sales With Year-End Special Lease Deal

By John Goreham on November 8, 2024 - 3:43PM

The Cybertruck has not been well-received by consumers. To help keep the trucks moving, Tesla is offering a special lease deal that ends on New Year’s Eve.

Charging Your EV Model Can Mean a Long Wait

Charging Some of These Popular Electric Cars Takes Longer Than You Think

By Timothy Boyer on November 8, 2024 - 10:48AM

A list all EV shoppers need to see reveals which are the fastest- and slowest-charging EVs in public and in your home, as calculated by experts at Consumer Reports; Including the Toyota model that is the slowest.

All Bets Are Off With The New Subaru Ascent

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2024 - 9:22AM

The 2025 Subaru Ascent has arrived with two new trim levels. Here's what customers will find at Subaru retailers this fall. Should you buy now or wait another year?

My Brand New Cybertruck Broke Down Even Before Tesla Could Deliver it to Me, but I Still Decided to Buy it & Now I’m Wondering If That was a Good Idea

By Tinsae Aregay on November 8, 2024 - 8:36AM

A Cybertruck owner says he was informed by Tesla that his brand-new truck experienced a critical failure as he was on his way to take delivery. Despite this, he decided to buy the fixed “new” truck, and he’s now questioning his decision.

Subaru Vs. Toyota - New Car Buyers Say Subaru’s Sales Process Is Far Better Than Toyota, Which Ranked Near Last

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2024 - 7:31AM

How is Subaru doing with customer satisfaction? Buyers of the Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and other new models score higher on Subaru than last year. Check out all the car brands' scores and learn how Subaru compares with Toyota.

Tesla Roars To New Life - Get Ready For An Unstoppable Revolution In Technology Like No Other - All Without The Free Money From the EV Tax Credit

By Jeremy Johnson on November 8, 2024 - 12:19AM

Tesla has roared back to life. Get ready for a company that will thrive even more, and that is with the EV tax credit going away.

2016 Toyota Tundra ABS and Speedometer Issues

240,000 Miles In, My 2016 Toyota Tundra SR5's Random Braking Problems Arose Without Warning

By Armen Hareyan on November 7, 2024 - 11:06PM

Rick, a 2016 Toyota Tundra owner, recently encountered a perplexing issue with his truck. Without warning, the ABS light would illuminate, and the brakes would subtly engage, causing the speedometer to fluctuate erratically.

EV Price War Breaks Out In Australia: A Sign Of Chinese EV Superiority

By Rob Enderle on November 7, 2024 - 8:46PM

Chinese EVs are dropping in price in Australia by significant amounts showcasing China’s materials and manufacturing advantages. If these advantages aren’t mitigated China is likely to own this market by 2035 when EVs are expected to be the market.

Gemini created image of EV charging from a streetlight

Detroit Is Putting Level 2 Chargers On Streetlamps

By Rob Enderle on November 7, 2024 - 8:13PM

EV charging in cities is problematic due to the lack of chargers even though EVs, due to their slow and stop and go efficiency advantages would lead you to otherwise favor this kind of car. Detroit is putting chargers on streetlamps for a solution.

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