Automotive News (Page 83)

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 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.

New Subaru Lawsuit Claims Vehicles Have Thermal Control Valve Failure Defect

By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2023 - 7:05AM

A new lawsuit against Subaru alleges some Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, and Legacy models have a thermal control valve failure defect. See if your vehicle is affected.

CR’s 14 Best SUVs Under $40K And Subaru’s 3 Top Picks

By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2023 - 6:26AM

What are the best 2024 model-year SUVs you can buy for under $40,000? The 2024 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Outback, and 2024 Subaru Ascent are among the best new picks by Consumer Reports. Check out the top fourteen best SUVs.

Range Extender for Tesla Cybertruck Price Confirmed To Be $16,000 - It Requires Installation At a Tesla Service Center - Coming Late 2024

By Jeremy Johnson on December 8, 2023 - 11:25PM

The Tesla Cybertruck range extender is confirmed to be $16,000, and it will have to be installed at a Tesla Service Center. It will be available in late 2024.

2024 Ram 1500 Wins Huge Honor for 6th Straight Year

By Mary Conway on December 8, 2023 - 9:27PM

Car and Driver is out with its 10Best list. The Ram 1500 makes the roster for its 6th straight year. We'll show you why.

Nova Scotia e-scooter firm owner uses Lightnings

Firm’s Owner Gets Quite A Charge From His Ford F-150 Lightnings

By Marc Stern on December 8, 2023 - 1:06PM

Nova Scotia e-scooter Firm owner finds his productivity up and downtime low. Using the F-150 Lightning Is a natural.

Cybertruck Foundation Series With "LA" Decal Confirmed To Be #3 From Alexis Ohanian, Cofounder of Reddit

By Jeremy Johnson on December 8, 2023 - 11:25AM

A picture of a special Cybertruck Foundation series edition, #3, was seen driving around with a special LA emblem logo on the back. It was confirmed to be Alexis Ohanian's (cofounder of Reddit) Cybertruck.

Are Softening Tesla Model Y Sales In Europe Really Due to $119 of Sensor Removal?

Are Softening Tesla Model Y Sales In Europe Really Due to $119 Worth of Sensors Removal?

By Jeremy Johnson on December 8, 2023 - 10:57AM

Tesla Model Y sales in Europe have declined in 2023, and according to one X.com user, this is due to Tesla removing rain and parking sensors for a total of $119.

Sandy Munro Gives a Glimpse into the Cybertruck’s Internals, Teases Full Teardown Video

By Tinsae Aregay on December 8, 2023 - 9:33AM

The Cybertruck is the 1st vehicle to feature, steer-by-wire, 48-volt architecture, clean 4680 cell and a structural battery pack design, and high-bandwidth ethernet comms. In his new video, Sandy Munro gives us a glimpse into Cybertruck’s inner workings.

Tesla Creates "3D Reconstruction of Surroundings In Park Assist" And "Automatic 911 Calls" In Holiday Software Update: Customers Complain About Other Missing Features

By Jeremy Johnson on December 8, 2023 - 9:06AM

Tesla has a holiday software update it is releasing, and it contains both "3D reconstruction of surroundings in park assist" and "automatic 911 calls". The update will roll out next week, and some customers aren't happy about missing features.

2024 Subaru Impreza drops in sales again

All-New Subaru Impreza Fails To Impress Again

By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2023 - 6:57AM

The 2024 Subaru Impreza gets a complete remodel and a new hot RS trim, yet sales have dropped again. Here is why the remodeled Impreza is not taking off.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek driving in the snow

CR Says A Lightly Used Subaru Crosstrek Gives You The Best Bang For Your Buck

By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2023 - 5:58AM

With the new car prices up from last year and the shortage of new Subaru vehicles, you may be looking for a used model. What is the best used Subaru model? Check out the best used small SUVs from $25,000 to $30,000 recommended by Consumer Reports.

Tesla Needs An Automated Solution For Cleaning Foggy, Dirty, or Blurry Cameras: Some Suggest Lasers Or Some Kind of Spray Nozzle

Tesla Needs An Automated Solution For Cleaning Foggy, Dirty, or Blurry Cameras: Some Suggest Lasers Or A Spray Nozzle

By Jeremy Johnson on December 7, 2023 - 10:12PM

Tesla vehicles work great when the cameras have a completely clear video image. However, there is a video showing a Cybertruck rear camera that is blurry, covered in some kind of mud or fog. Tesla needs a solution for this.

Why Ram is Recalling 142,000 2023 Trucks

By Mary Conway on December 7, 2023 - 8:38PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a problem with a module can cause blinkers and headlights to malfunction.

MKBHD Releases Cybertruck 2nd Impressions Video – “All the Numbers Except 0 to 60 Mph are Wors Than They Promised, 1st Time That’s True for Tesla”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2023 - 8:27PM

MKBHD has released his Cybertruck 2nd impressions video & he’s disappointed with Tesla – “They promised a 500-mile range and delivered 340 miles; They promised $69,000, the tri-motor is $100,000; 14,000 lbs towing, now it’s 11,000 lbs.”

Billionaire Ron Baron, "It's Harder to Get a Job at Tesla Or SpaceX Than It Is To Get Into Harvard"

By Jeremy Johnson on December 7, 2023 - 6:23PM

Ron baron, a billionaire investor in Tesla and SpaceX, gave a presentation stating that it was more difficult to get a job at Tesla or SpaceX than it was to get into Harvard University. Fewer than 1% of applicants get a job at Tesla or SpaceX.

Toyota Prius, Cooler Than a Lambo?

By Peter Neilson on December 7, 2023 - 4:05PM

2023 Toyota Prius reinvented: sleek design, 196 hp, 57 mpg. It's not just eco-friendly; it's cool - giving even a Lambo a run for its money.

Watch out washington for pedestrian fatalities

Washington's Unseen Danger: The Alarming Rise of Pedestrian Fatalities"

By Peter Neilson on December 7, 2023 - 3:18PM

Shocking rise in pedestrian fatalities in Washington: 21.2% of deaths are pedestrians, with nightfall posing the greatest danger. Stay informed.

Nexpower Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Tesla Toyota

Revamping Toyota Prius with Tesla Technology (LFP) Batteries: A Leap in Efficiency and Performance

By Peter Neilson on December 7, 2023 - 2:45PM

Transform your Prius with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries for superior performance, longer range, and enhanced fuel efficiency.

Simple Venn Diagram Tool for Car Shopping

Venn Diagram Your EV Buying Decision Using Consumer Reports Data

By Timothy Boyer on December 7, 2023 - 2:35PM

Here’s how to Venn Diagram Consumer Reports latest reliability and range analysis reports to choose the best EV for you when it comes to reliability with range.

Ford Raptor Uses Fox Suspension Parts For Better Off-Road Control

By Marc Stern on December 7, 2023 - 12:59PM

Ford’s Ranger Raptor has better off-road control and comfort.

Image of Michelin CrossClimate2 test tire by John Goreham

Michelin CrossClimate2 Tire 30K Mile Test and Review - Wear, Noise, MPG Results

By John Goreham on December 7, 2023 - 11:57AM

Our testing of the Michelin CrossClimate2 tire has now spanned 31,000 miles. We report on tire tread wear, noise, and MPG changes during our two-and-a-half-year test.

Do You Need to Be Rich To Afford a Tesla? Not Exactly - Model 3 RWD With Incentives Priced at a Ridiculous $22,590

By Jeremy Johnson on December 7, 2023 - 10:37AM

Do you need to be rich to afford a Tesla? The answer may surprise you in that the cheapest Tesla, with incentives, is $22,590, which is about $20,000 less than the average car in the U.S.

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