Automotive News (Page 87)

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.

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.

In 2030, A 200-Mile Range EV Will Cost $5,000 - And the Cost Decline Doesn't Stop There

By Jeremy Johnson on December 24, 2023 - 5:32PM

A 200-mile range EV will cost $5,000 in 2030. And this will not stop there - cost declines will continue.

Bidirectional Charging With the Tesla Cybertruck: Can the Cybertruck Charge TWO Other Tesla's, And Can a Cybertruck Being Charged Charge Another Tesla Model 3

By Jeremy Johnson on December 24, 2023 - 2:47PM

There is a video of the Cybertruck - two Cybertrucks doing bidirectional charging, as well as trying to charge another Tesla while being charged. Here are the results.

Tesla Cybertruck: Inside Dimensions Finally Revealed - Back Seats, Truck Bed: Here's How To Know If You Can Sleep In It

By Jeremy Johnson on December 24, 2023 - 2:29PM

The measurements of the inside of the Cybertruck have finally been done. This is a good way to know if you will be able to sleep in it.

The Tesla Van: Predictions About Size, Features, Price, Specs, Range, and More

By Jeremy Johnson on December 24, 2023 - 2:06PM

The Tesla van is going to come out in the next few years, and I have some predictions about what the price and specs will be.

Don’t Show This Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Video To Your Husband

By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2023 - 7:42AM

If you show your husband this video, he will want to buy the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. Check out the video, but you have been warned.

KBB’s 10 Best Used AWD Vehicles Under $20K And Subaru’s 3 Top Picks

By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2023 - 6:38AM

What are the best used vehicles you can buy now? Kelley Blue has its top picks that include three Subaru models. Check out the best used models before you buy.

Ford Lightning Will Be Part Of Network Plan

Ford Pro, Xcel Energy Commit To Major National EV Charging Port Deployment

By Marc Stern on December 23, 2023 - 9:51PM

Companies plan to deploy 30,000 EV Charging Ports By 2030.

Cummins to Pay Record Fine to Finally End the Ram Truck Diesel Drama

By Mary Conway on December 23, 2023 - 7:40PM

The makers of the Cummins diesel engines has agreed to pay a record $1.675 billion dollar fine but will not admit to cheating on diesel emissions.

MKBHD Releases Cybertruck Hot Take – “The Cybertruck isn’t Over-Priced but it's Over-Hyped”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 23, 2023 - 12:59PM

Youtuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) has released a new video about the Tesla Cybertruck. During his latest video, MKBHD compares the Cybertruck with other electric truck offerings and tries to answer whether the Cybertruck is overpriced.

The New 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Best Trim Highlights And Available Colors Guide

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2023 - 7:36AM

Which 2024 Subaru Crosstrek trim is the best? Check out the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek's best trim and highlights with the available colors guide.

2024 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

CR’s 10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Now And Subaru’s 2 High-Scoring Picks

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2023 - 6:02AM

What are the ten best SUVs you can buy right now? Consumer Reports says two Subaru models are the highest-scoring picks. Check out the report here.

The Next Generation Tesla Is Going To Be Produced At a Breakneck Pace: At Least Twice As Fast To Make As A Model Y And 5 Million Per Year Or More

By Jeremy Johnson on December 22, 2023 - 10:48PM

When Tesla releases its next generation vehicle, the $25,000 compact car, it's going to ramp incredibly quickly, at a pace that is at least twice as fast as the Model Y. It will sell up to 5 million units per year or more.

Ford Fusion Named to KBB Best AWD Sedan List

Ford Continues KBB Award Streak As Fusion AWD Scores Win

By Marc Stern on December 22, 2023 - 9:28PM

Ford continues to dominate the Kelley Blue Book awards as Fusion AWD was named A Top Choice For Those Seeking AWD Sedans.

Tesla Cybertruck Efficiency Shows 454 Wh/Mi: A Real World Range Of About 270 Miles

By Jeremy Johnson on December 22, 2023 - 7:55PM

The Tesla Cybertruck has its first efficiency report that I've seen online, and it shows 454 Wh/Mi, which is about 270 miles of real world range. This appears to be a Cyberbeast (tri-motor) variant.

Tesla Pull Through Charging Is Needed as Tesla Drives Well Over Curb In Order To Charge

Tesla Pull Through Charging Is Needed as Model Y Drives Over Curb In Order To Charge: Here's An Easy Fix

By Jeremy Johnson on December 22, 2023 - 6:55PM

Tesla needs to implement pull through charging, as this Tesla is seen with a trailer driving far over the curb in order to charge. With the Cybertruck ramping, this is going to become even more important.

Tesla is Sandbagging Cybertruck Production as 80+ Cybertrucks Are Ready for Delivery at Giga Texas

By Jeremy Johnson on December 22, 2023 - 2:17PM

Recently we saw 40 Cybertrucks at Giga Texas and now there are over 80 Cybertrucks. Tesla is sandbagging their ability to produce the Cybertruck.

Image of Nissan Ariya deal courtesy of Country Nissan

Automakers Turn To Heavy Discounts To Move Unloved Battery-Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on December 22, 2023 - 12:30PM

Battery-electric vehicles are starting to pile up on dealer lots. To help shift these unwanted vehicles, automakers are turning to steep discounts and sweetheart leases to keep moving the EVs along to owners. Check out our list which includes Tesla.

KBB’s 10 Best New AWD Vehicles Under $30K And Subaru’s 3 Top Picks

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2023 - 7:58AM

Does Subaru make the best all-wheel-drive vehicles? A new ranking from Kelley Blue Book says yes. Check the report here.

2024 Subaru model Tokyo Auto Salon lineup

Subaru Just Put The World On Notice, STI Is Not Dead

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2023 - 6:40AM

Subaru announced its Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 model lineup. There will be three hot 2024 STI models. Subaru has notified the world that STI is not dead; it's alive and well. Check out the report here.

For The Third Year, Ford Has Set The Nation’s Vehicle Recall Record

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2023 - 8:52PM

Since 2021, Ford has had the dubious distinction of being the leader in vehicle recalls. It continued this year, as well.

Tesla Is Plugging Out and Making a Bold Bet on Wireless Home Charging

By Armen Hareyan on December 21, 2023 - 6:21PM

Imagine rolling into your garage, parking effortlessly, and stepping out without ever touching a charging cable. This futuristic vision of electric car convenience might soon be a reality, thanks to Tesla's surprising embrace of wireless home charging.

Which Is Worse For Toyota RAV4, a 10 Minute Warmup or 2-Mile Cold Engine Drive?

By Armen Hareyan on December 21, 2023 - 6:05PM

The Toyota RAV4's loyal legion is a passionate bunch just like that of Tesla, and few topics ignite debate quite like the cold engine warm-up. Is it a gentle caress for your beloved SUV, or a wasteful guzzle of precious fuel?

Tesla Revoking Autopilot Could Prove To Be Fatal To Someone Some Day: Something Needs To Change

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2023 - 5:44PM

Tesla will revoke Autopilot after 3 instances of misuse. Regardless of this, some day, there is a chance an accident will happen to someone that couldn't use Autopilot that is fatal. Something needs to change here.

Deep Cleaning This Extremely Filthy Repo Car Took 12 Hours: By the End, It Looked Brand New

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2023 - 3:47PM

This filthy and repo car, a 2012 Chrysler, sold at auction, took 12 hours to deep clean - and by the end of it, the car looked brand new.

Image of Chevrolet Blazer EV infotainment system courtesy of GM

GM’s New Infotainment System that Ditches Apple CarPlay Fails In Tests - Unsafe?

By John Goreham on December 21, 2023 - 12:58PM

Two separate outlets testing GM’s new infotainment system that eliminates AppleCarPlay and Android Auto have reported the system failed in their testing. Here’s what the reports say.

Tesla Model Y Seen Towing Semi Trailer: That's 3X Its Rated Towing Capacity: Here's What Happened At the End of the Tow

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2023 - 11:51AM

A video was shown recently of a Tesla Model Y towing a semi-trailer. The Model Y has a 3,500 towing capacity rating, and this semi-trailer is about 3 times that. Here's what happened at the end of the tow.

Here’s the 1st Video of Cybertruck Delivery at a Tesla Store – Tesla Pulls Out the Red Carpet for Early Cybertruck Customers

By Tinsae Aregay on December 21, 2023 - 10:13AM

In the 1st Cybertruck delivery video at a Tesla store, we see Tesla giving early Foundation Series Cybertruck owners a white glove treatment with 3 employees. In addition, the video shows everything you need to take delivery of your Cybertruck.

New Blazer EV Is GM’s Latest EV Misfire - Adds Proof EVs Are Unreliable

By John Goreham on December 21, 2023 - 8:39AM

Reports of outrageous trouble with the new Chevrolet Blazer EV are coming in. What this means for GM’s all-electric future.

The 2024 Subaru WRX New Pricing And Model Guide Is Here

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2023 - 7:56AM

What is the price of the 2024 Subaru WRX? Check out the new pricing and model guide here.

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