Automotive News (Page 94)

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.

SuperVan 4.2 Van Continues Tradition As It Takes On Pikes Peak

By Marc Stern on June 26, 2023 - 4:42PM

Working with STARD advanced research and development, Ford Performance developed the Super Van 4.2 to take part in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Like other major races lately, Ford has used them to develop and refine electric vehicles. The Super Van has many special refinements that will likely find their way into Ford's electric fleet in the future.

New Subaru Model Maintenance You Shouldn’t Do Yourself - Check This Report First

By Denis Flierl on June 26, 2023 - 11:19AM

Are the Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and other new all-wheel-drive models easy to maintain? Check the Subaru report before you do the maintenance yourself.

The New Subaru Impreza RS And What You Get Besides More Power

By Denis Flierl on June 26, 2023 - 8:26AM

The all-new Subaru Impreza RS trim arrives now. What do you get besides more power? Check out the new upgrades here.

New Video Shows Drivers Running Tesla Semis "At Least Two Shifts" Near Giga Nevada

By Armen Hareyan on June 26, 2023 - 7:52AM

Twitter user Zanegler, who lives not far from where Tesla builds its Semi trucks at the Gigafactory Nevada, has shared some new breaking videos of the Tesla Semi trucks, driving in and out of Giga Nevada, and some of them are even fully loaded.

Meet The New Subaru Brat Wilderness Pickup - You Can Only Look And Not Touch

By Denis Flierl on June 25, 2023 - 8:04AM

Would you buy a compact 2024 Subaru Brat Wilderness if Subaru of America offered it? Or would a midsize four-door Subaru Baja Wilderness be a better choice? You make the pick.

The Top New Subaru Models With The Most American-Made Parts - Updated

By Denis Flierl on June 25, 2023 - 6:48AM

How American is the 2023 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy? See where they rank on the updated American-Made index.

The 10 Cheapest And Best SUVs - Why Subaru Forester Is Now The Only Compact SUV

By Denis Flierl on June 25, 2023 - 6:00AM

Which ten SUVs are the cheapest and the best? KBB says the Subaru Forester is now the tenth best. The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek ranks the third best you can buy today.

Pepsi Discloses Tesla Semi Autonomy Capabilities and Future Plans

By Armen Hareyan on June 24, 2023 - 11:07PM

PepsiCo just revealed whether its Tesla Semi vehicles have the capability of full-self driving and what may happen in the future.

Tesla May Provide Wireless Charging for Robotaxis

By Jeremy Johnson on June 24, 2023 - 5:15PM

Tesla may provide wireless charging for robotaxis and this will be needed as FSD becomes level 4 by the end of 2024.

Cybertruck May Be Released Sooner Than Expected

By Jeremy Johnson on June 24, 2023 - 5:00PM

More and more Tesla Cybertrucks are being spotted on the roads. There is a good chance it will release sooner than expected.

Tesla Now Shows a Cool Model S Video With a Starship Launch Screen

By Armen Hareyan on June 24, 2023 - 11:44AM

Tesla now shows a cool new video when you visit the Model S order page, highlighting some of the cars best features. The video is quickly going viral on Twitter.

Why Buying a V6 is a Better Deal Than Buying a V8

Mechanic Makes a Good Case for Buying a Used V6 Over a Used V8 Car

By Timothy Boyer on June 24, 2023 - 10:39AM

Looking to buy a used car and have not thought much about what it means buying a V6 over a V8? Here’s some sound advice from a mechanic reviewing the “cheapest fast car ever made” and why you are better off buying a used V6 over a used V8 model.

Beat Your Dealership by Negotiating a Great Used Car Deal This Summer

By Timothy Boyer on June 24, 2023 - 10:17AM

Old tactics and some new ones are being used by car dealers to make sure that you pay too much for that used car. Here’s the latest used car negotiation warning you need to know about before buying a used car this summer.

Most Common Mistakes Made with Any Car Restoration

Avoid The Traps and Pitfalls of Reviving a Classic Car and Winding Up in Car Project Hell

By Timothy Boyer on June 24, 2023 - 9:35AM

Here’s some sage advice on how to stay out of Car Project Hell that many of us are guilty of winding up in at least one time or another in life all because of common mistakes made by the hopeful DIY car project mechanic.

Car Owners Who Should Not Be Car Owners

By Timothy Boyer on June 24, 2023 - 9:07AM

Time for some senseless humor at the expense of car owners who really should not be allowed anywhere near a car…let alone own one.

The 10 Cheapest And Best SUVs - Why Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek Is A Top Value Pick

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2023 - 8:35AM

Which ten SUVs are the cheapest and the best? KBB says the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek ranks the third best you can buy today. Subaru Forester is now the tenth best.

Forester Is The Only Subaru To Score High In J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2023 - 6:33AM

How does Subaru rank in initial vehicle quality compared with other automakers? Check out the new 2023 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study results and see which Subaru SUV now scores among the best three vehicles in its segment.

Subaru’s Impact Report And What It Means For New Model Customers

By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2023 - 9:06AM

Subaru released its new 2022 Corporate Impact Report. What does it mean for new model customers who buy a Subaru Crosstrek, Outback, Forester, or other new models?

Subaru Finally Scores Above Average In The New J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2023 - 7:00AM

How does Subaru rank in initial vehicle quality compared with other automakers? Check out the new 2023 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study results and how Subaru performed against other mainstream auto brands. See which Subaru model scores among the best in its segment.

Elon Musk Has Meeting With India Prime Minister - Giga India All But Certain

By Jeremy Johnson on June 22, 2023 - 10:42PM

Elon Musk had a meeting with India's prime minister and this all but assures a Giga India for Tesla at some point.

Car Shipping Warning

By Timothy Boyer on June 22, 2023 - 5:04PM

Here’s an important warning on why you should never hire the cheapest vehicle shipping service…EVER!

Ford Recalls 1 Million Super Dutys, SUVs To Fix Headrest Issue

By Marc Stern on June 22, 2023 - 3:42PM

In the second major recall of the last couple of days, Ford is recalling about 1 million Super Duty heavy-duty pickups and three-row SUVS -- the Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator -- because the documentation for the headrests is incomplete.

7 Best 3rd Row SUV Seats - Consumer Reports Says Subaru Ascent Is A Top Pick

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2023 - 2:38PM

Does the 2023 Subaru Ascent have a roomy third row? A new ranking from Consumer Reports gives it a top score in third-row roominess. Check the seven best 3-Row SUVs with the roomiest rear accommodations.

Two Tesla Cybertrucks being towed on California road

Multiple Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted on the Highway on the Back of a Ford F-250 Truck Ahead of Deliveries

By Tinsae Aregay on June 22, 2023 - 1:09PM

For the first time today, multiple Cybertrucks have been spotted together outside a Tesla facility. And, making this sighting even more special, the Cybertrucks were being hauled on the highway on the back of a Ford F-250 truck. Ford F series of trucks are expected to be the Cybertruck's main competition when the futuristic truck finally begins deliveries.

Pepsi Reveals Tesla Semi Operations Details With Real Mileage Numbers

By Armen Hareyan on June 22, 2023 - 11:43AM

Three days ago CNBC reporters visited Pepsi's Frito-Lay facility in Modesto, California, where it is using Tesla Semi's new electric trucks. CNBC wanted to see whether the Semis live up to the hype. Watching that report I learned a couple of very interesting details about Pepsi Tesla Semi operations and here I wanted to share with you.

The 12 Coolest Used Cars You Can Buy - Subaru WRX Is Cool But Not The Cheapest

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2023 - 9:34AM

What are the coolest and cheapest used cars you can buy now? Check out the twelve top models and where the Subaru WRX ranks with the best sporty picks. The cheapest and most expensive are only sometimes the best. Check the report before you buy.

Tesla Drops a Massive Bombshell Video About Neural Networks in FSD

By Armen Hareyan on June 22, 2023 - 8:32AM

<p>Tesla just dropped a massive bombshell, a rare video on its Tesla AI Twitter account showing how multi-modal neural networks work in its Full Self-Driving vehicles and the video is currently going viral on Twitter.</p>

Choosing The Best 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Trim - Check Out The Walk Around First

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2023 - 7:09AM

Is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek the best vehicle for urban living or for weekend warriors who will take the SUV off-road? Check out the walk-around before you give your answer.

Tesla Megapack Quietly Inks $390 Million Deal

By Jeremy Johnson on June 21, 2023 - 7:54PM

Tesla is building a 197 MW Megapack farm in Western Australia in another large Megapack deal.

Ford Lightning Recalled To Fix Rear Lights

Ford Recalls F-150 LIghtnings To Repair Rear Lightbar

By Marc Stern on June 21, 2023 - 4:38PM

Ford has recalled about 17,000 F-150 Lightning electric trucks to repair a problem with the rear lightbar. Microcracks in the outer lenses of the backup and brake lights can let moisture invade the fixture and can cause shorting, which, in turn, can cause the lights to flicker or die out.

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