Automotive News (Page 93)

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.

Consumer Reports Best Hybrid SUVs That Cost $35,000 to $45,000

By Timothy Boyer on December 5, 2023 - 5:54PM

Here is what Consumer Reports analysts have to say about which Hybrid SUVs are the proven best within a price range of $35,000 to $45,000 right now!

Image of Cybertruck courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Tesla Cybertruck Cost of Ownership Questions- Repairs, Insurance, Tires

By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 4:06PM

We examine three fuzzy areas of the cost of ownership of a Tesla Cybertruck and make some predictions.

5 Highlights of the 2023 BMW Z4 sDrive30i

By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 2:23PM

We had a chance to experience the 2023 BMW Z4 and came away with five strong impressions.

2024 Mazda3 and CX-30 Earn Highest Possible Safety Rating From IIHS

By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 1:23PM

Mazda’s smallest sedan and hatchback plus its smallest crossover all earn the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety’s highest possible score following updated testing.

The Used SUV You Really Do Not Want to Buy Today

By Timothy Boyer on December 5, 2023 - 12:02PM

Here’s a recent warning about one discontinued SUV that is under investigation for repeated engine failure complaints while driving on the highway.

Danger Ahead for Tesla Insurance: Faulty Forward Collison Warnings Inflate Premiums, Triggering Class-Action Lawsuit

By Jeremy Johnson on December 5, 2023 - 11:05AM

Tesla insurance is under scrutiny as of late and the reason is its faulty forward collision warnings. These are reducing safety scores, inflating insurance premiums, and have triggered a class-action lawsuit.

Image of 1997 RAV4 EV courtesy of Toyota

The Modern Age of EVs In America Enters Its 27th Year - Some Notable Milestones

By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 10:51AM

As the modern age of electric vehicles grows close to completing three decades, we look back on some milestones in the industry and in our testing.

Image of NEMA 14-50 EV charging receptacle by John Goreham

Why You Should Install Your EV Charging Socket “Upside Down”

By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 8:10AM

Are you about to install a new EV charger setup? We have some advice for you, and an explanation as to why you should hard-wire it or install the plug “upside down.”

A Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Off-Roading Carrying a Toyota Prius on the Truck Bed Ahead of Automatic Emergency Braking Test

By Tinsae Aregay on December 5, 2023 - 8:10AM

A new video shows a Tesla Cybertruck carrying a Toyota Prius on the truck bed while off-roading. Further inspection of the video reveals that the Cybertruck is preparing for an automatic emergency braking test.

Subaru Outback Takes A Back Seat To Forester And Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2023 - 7:05AM

The Subaru Outback is still the number one selling model for Subaru of America, but it's losing ground. Outback takes a back seat to Forester and Crosstrek. Check out the recent results.

The 5 Most Reliable Car Brands - Subaru Misses Out At 6th Best

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2023 - 5:59AM

What are the most reliable car brands for 2024? Consumer reports says Subaru misses the top five and is the sixth best now. Check the new ranking here.

GM Defense's New HD SUV Looks Like a Chevy Suburban but it is Really More Like a Truck

By Mary Conway on December 4, 2023 - 10:38PM

GM Defense won a $300 million dollar contract to build agile, armor-plated vehicles. We look at how the vehicle will be built to withstand dangerous situations.

Consumer Reports Most Reliable New Midsized SUVs You Can Buy Right Now

By Timothy Boyer on December 4, 2023 - 10:02PM

According to Consumer Reports surveys, these two- and three-row midsized SUV models are the ones most reliable for shoppers looking to keep their SUV for the long haul…both figuratively and literally.

Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Cybertruck: Revolutionizing the Electric Vehicle Landscape

By Peter Neilson on December 4, 2023 - 4:01PM

Explore the evolution of eco-friendly driving from the pioneering Toyota Prius to the futuristic Tesla Cybertruck. Witness how they're reshaping the automotive world.

The Dodge Ram Worth $10,000 of Improvements

The Used Truck Worth Investing $10,000 Into

By Timothy Boyer on December 4, 2023 - 2:39PM

Does it ever make sense to sink as much as $10,000 into a 27-year-old old truck over buying a brand new one at seven times the cost? It does…IF it’s the right used truck.

Tesla Cybertruck 4-Wheel Steering-By-Wire Compared To Wiggling Cat In Purrfect Comparison

By Jeremy Johnson on December 4, 2023 - 10:27AM

The Tesla Cybertruck has dynamic 4-wheel steering-by-wire, and this was recently compared to a wiggling cat. The comparison is actually very accurate.

A New Video Shows Tesla’s Top Executive Team Thoroughly Testing The Cybertruck’s “Shatter Resistant” Glass Outside the Delivery Event

By Tinsae Aregay on December 4, 2023 - 10:12AM

At the Cybertruck delivery event, Tesla showed off the Cybertruck’s durability rather disappointingly by softly lobbing a baseball at the glass. However, a new video shows Tesla’s top executive team thoroughly testing the Cybertruck glass.

Tesla Lease and Finance Deals December 2023

Best Tesla Lease and Financing Deals for December 2023 Reports Carfax

By Timothy Boyer on December 4, 2023 - 10:00AM

Here’s the latest on Tesla special lease and financing deals for this month reported today by Carfax and the caveats you will want to pay attention to before signing a deal.

Tesla Vehicles Look So Tiny Compared To Huge Transport Ship As Long Line of Tesla Vehicles Prepare to Be Exported From Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on December 4, 2023 - 9:25AM

A flyover drone shows how Tesla exports their vehicles from Giga Shanghai. There are endless lines of Tesla vehicles that look tiny compared to a giant boat that they get on to sail to their destination.

It’s Another Best-Ever For The All-New Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2023 - 6:51AM

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek just arrived, and it's already selling at the top of its class. See what the remodeled Crosstrek achieved last month.

2024 Subaru WRX Gets A Big Win From Consumer Reports

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2023 - 6:10AM

Is the Subaru WRX a reliable performance sports car? Consumer Reports says yes. It's now a recommended sports car for its improved reliability. See how it compares with other sports cars.

The Tesla Cybertruck Is Currently Breaking the Internet: Multi-Millions of Video Views In Just a Few Days

By Jeremy Johnson on December 4, 2023 - 12:29AM

The Tesla Cybertruck is currently breaking the internet. Video reviews about the Cybertruck are getting millions of views, showing that there is great interest in the Cybertruck.

Stunning Winter Photos of Giga Berlin: Production In Full Force

By Jeremy Johnson on December 3, 2023 - 8:23PM

Giga Berlin is producing cars at full force and can be seen in some stunning winter photos from a flyover drone.

Tesla Owner: I Haven't Really Done Any Maintenance For the Last Few Years

By Jeremy Johnson on December 3, 2023 - 4:23PM

A Tesla owner shares that they haven't really done any maintenance for the last few years. Is it true that a Tesla needs zero maintenance?

Car Owner Fails Mechanics See Everyday

By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2023 - 1:49PM

Here are some car owner fails mechanics observe everyday that will be sure to put a smile on your face…and some worry lines as well knowing you share the road with these owners.

Consumer Reports Lists the Most Reliable 2024 Models

10 Most Reliable 2024 Car Models and What They Will Cost You

By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2023 - 11:27AM

Can you put a price on reliability? Dealerships can and do. Here’s the latest on the 10 most reliable cars today and the price tag Consumer Reports says you can expect for each.

The Sound Of Silence Will Be The Electric Subaru STI’s Death Knell

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2023 - 7:01AM

What will happen when performance vehicles like the Subaru STI go all-electric? The electric vehicle's silence could be the performance model's death knell without the Subie rumble.

Subaru Forester Is On An Impressive 5-Month Run And Gets Hotter With Age

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2023 - 5:42AM

Subaru of America has a surprise hot model, and it's getting hotter. Check out the results of the Forester. It's getting hotter before the next-generation model arrives.

Tesla Made a Mistake - The Cybertruck Range Extender Should Have Gone Underneath the Truck Bed

By Jeremy Johnson on December 2, 2023 - 11:36AM

Tesla doesn't often make mistakes, but it made a mistake in this case. Its Cybertruck range extender currently goes on top of the truck bed against the main cabin of the truck. Instead, it should have gone in the compartment underneath the truck bed.

Tesla’s VP of Investor Relations Defends MKBHD’s Cybertruck Review Against “He Should Stay in His Lane” Comments & Production Quality Concerns

By Tinsae Aregay on December 2, 2023 - 11:26AM

Tesla’s VP of Investor Relations has come to MKBHD’s defense against “he should stay in his lane” comments and production quality criticisms. MKBHD’s Cybertruck review was especially criticized in light of Hagerty’s & Top Gear’s stellar reviews.

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