Automotive News (Page 128)

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.

Image of 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch courtesy of Ford

Price Change - 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch vs. 2023 Badlands Price - You Won’t Believe This

By John Goreham on August 26, 2024 - 6:31PM

With inflation raging in the U.S., we were afraid to compare the new ‘25 Sasquatch trim to our top-trim Bronco Sport from ‘23. What we found shocked us.

Zane Merva inside pink Rolls Royce image by John Goreham

Most Cars Are Shades of Gray, but Exciting New Colors Are Slowly Being Added

By John Goreham on August 26, 2024 - 4:39PM

While most cars are some form of tan, white, or gray, there have been very exciting colors added to cars across the pricing spectrum. Here’s why gray is so popular, along with a list of great new colors we’ve recently seen on 2024 and 2025 models.

Tesla's Graphite Gamble May Be he Missing Piece Of A Canadian Connection

By Armen Hareyan on August 26, 2024 - 2:45PM

As Tesla races to dominate the electric vehicle market, a crucial battery element has been missing from its supply chain: graphite.

Subaru’s Most Forgotten Feature And Why You Don’t Use It

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2024 - 11:54AM

Your Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, or another model has a unique feature you likely aren’t using or know about. The steering wheel paddle shifters are the most forgotten Subaru feature. I’ll explain how and when to use them for maximum benefit.

Toyota Tundra Tire Wear A Common Problem and How to Fix It

At 35,000 Miles My Toyota Tundra Has Changed 3 Sets of Tires: Common Problem and How To Fix Tundra Tire Wear

By Armen Hareyan on August 26, 2024 - 10:28AM

Tired of replacing your Tundra tires too often? Find out why and how to fix the problem. Discover the common causes and solutions to premature tire wear in Toyota Tundra trucks.

Image of 350 kW DC charger by John Goreham

5 Reasons Public DC Charging Is Slower Than Expected

By John Goreham on August 26, 2024 - 9:53AM

We turned to manufacturers of electric vehicles and public DC chargers for reasons why the equipment never seems to live up to promises. Here’s what they say.

I Wasn’t Expecting My Tesla Cybertruck Delivery to Be Ready This Quick – Please Help Me Get My $1000 Back

By Tinsae Aregay on August 26, 2024 - 8:44AM

A prospective Cybertruck owner says he placed a binding order thinking his Cyberbeast wouldn’t be ready for some time. However, to his surprise, Tesla scheduled his delivery for tomorrow, and now he wants help trying to get his $1000 back.

10 Best Used SUVs Under $5K, Subaru Forester Checks The Most Boxes

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2024 - 7:22AM

Which used SUVs are best to buy now? If you are looking for the most affordable under $5,000, KBB says the Subaru Forester is a great choice. Here are ten best and why Forester is a top pick and offers great value for your money.

2025 GMC Yukon Adds Ultimate Luxury Trim Levels and New Driver Tech

By Mary Conway on August 25, 2024 - 9:44PM

GMC is already known for its luxurious appointments, but it is adding even more with two higher end trim levels.

6 Toyota Vehicles That Will Go 250K+ Miles, But They’re Not Its Best-Selling Models

By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2024 - 12:55PM

If you want a vehicle that will last the longest, buy a Toyota. Which ones? Check out six of the top ten cars expected to go 250,000 miles and beyond. But surprisingly, they aren't Toyota's top-selling models.

A Car Burglar Shatters a Tesla Cybertruck Window, Peels Down the Glass, & Climbs Into the Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on August 25, 2024 - 9:20AM

A new video shared by a Tesla Cybertruck owner following a burglary shows the perpetrator shattering his Cybertruck’s window, peeling down the glass, and climbing onto his truck to steal his bag. The whole thing only took a few seconds.

4 New Subaru Hybrid SUVs Are Coming, New Details Have Surfaced

By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2024 - 8:45AM

There is new information on Subaru's four new hybrid models that customers will want to know. What are the four models, and what new hybrid technology will they have? Find out here.

My 2000 Toyota Tundra's Long Cranks Before Start Problem Turned Into a $1,000 Mystery

By Armen Hareyan on August 24, 2024 - 9:54PM

After spending $1,100 on my 2000 Toyota Tundra my problem of long cranks isn't fixed even with these fixes and replacements.

Subaru’s Risky Path Not Taken With The Forester Wilderness

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2024 - 3:56PM

The 2025 Subaru Forester is here now. However, Subaru chose an interesting path with the Forester Wilderness trim level. Buy now or wait? Here is what customers need to know.

The Great Debate, Best SUVs For Off-Roading, Subaru Beats Jeep, Ford, Toyota

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2024 - 7:05AM

Which are the best new SUVs for taking off-road? A comprehensive report reveals Subaru's dominance in a key area. You'll be fully informed as I present the results here.

Cybertruck Delivery Wait Times Fall to Less Than a Week On Tesla’s Website, Immediate Delivery Options Available in Some Areas

By Tinsae Aregay on August 24, 2024 - 6:07AM

Wait times between Cybertruck orders and deliveries have fallen to as little as a few days. You can now order a brand new Cybertruck without reservation and have it delivered in a few days. Tesla is even offering some Cybertruck buyers immediate delivery.

Chinese Car Companies Are Starting To Do To Japan What Japan Did To The US In The ‘70s.

By Rob Enderle on August 23, 2024 - 5:24PM

Chinese electric car companies, and especially BYD, are moving to dominate the future car market with Electric Vehicles, and the time to respond competitively is quickly running out. Even Tesla is at risk.

I’m Trying to Sell My Tesla Cybertruck for $140,000, but I Don’t Know Why People Keep Getting Mad

By Tinsae Aregay on August 23, 2024 - 3:26PM

A Cybertruck owner, Martin, was surprised to learn how angry people got after he posted his vehicle for sale for $140,000. Martin faced a barrage of insults for trying to sell his Cyberbeast at this price.

The Battery(s) Is the Achilles' Heel Of The Electric Car But New Tech Is Coming

By Rob Enderle on August 23, 2024 - 2:08PM

Electric car batteries are the car's weakest link, however, there are technologies coming that should fix this problem before 2030.

Driving Too Fast Could Void Your Car's Warranty

Will Toyota Void Your Warranty…or Worse?

By Timothy Boyer on August 23, 2024 - 1:58PM

A recent scandal based on warranty claims has car owners questioning whether driving too fast is a legitimate warranty void condition. However, there is more to the reports of warranty denial that (if true) could cost Toyota their credibility.

How to fix Tesla Cybertruck's wind noise

The Cause of Cybertruck's Wind Noise: A Common Issues With Tesla EVs Took The Cybertruck Owner To Tesla Department

By Armen Hareyan on August 23, 2024 - 10:59AM

In case your Tesla Cybertruck has a wind noise this is where it comes from and how to fix it.

The Car Repair Anyone Can Do That One Garage Could Not

By Timothy Boyer on August 23, 2024 - 9:32AM

Here is a good reason why you should learn about one of the most basic car maintenance checks and repairs that almost cost this owner his vehicle all because the garage he went to was woefully incompetent.

Subaru Puts Everyone On Notice In New Auto Express Driver Power Survey

By Denis Flierl on August 23, 2024 - 9:15AM

Subaru has achieved an exceptional feat in the Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction Survey for 2024. See how many mainstream and luxury brands they beat in customer satisfaction. They just put the rest of the automakers on notice.

Public EV “Fast” Charging Is Ridiculously Expensive and Much Slower Than Expected

By John Goreham on August 23, 2024 - 8:45AM

We test a public DC “fast charger” advertised as “Hyper-Fast 350 kW” using a car the Mfg. says can charge on 350 kW chargers. We discover that the power rating is imaginary, and it is dramatically more expensive than powering a hybrid-electric car.

Don’t Buy The 2025 Subaru Ascent, You’ll Wish You Waited

By Denis Flierl on August 23, 2024 - 6:01AM

Should you buy the 2025 Subaru Ascent? The 3-Row family hauler gets new trim levels, but here's why it's better to wait another year or two.

The impressive new 2025 Caterpillar Pickup Is Awesome!

The 2025 Caterpillar Pickup Is Cool, But May Be Dead On Arrival

By Rob Enderle on August 22, 2024 - 8:05PM

Caterpillar has created what may be the best pickup truck for professionals in years but if they don't learn from the International Scout it may be dead on arrival.

How One Semi Fire May Have Badly Damaged Tesla’s Commercial Truck Business

By Rob Enderle on August 22, 2024 - 7:17PM

A Tesla Semi Tractor crashed and burned in California resulting in an NTSB investigation which could kill Tesla's as yet unapproved Semi Truck business.

2 Years Later - My 2022 Model 3 RWD: Range, Battery, Maintenance, Fuel, and More

By Jeremy Johnson on August 22, 2024 - 7:11PM

I have had my Tesla for two years now. Here are all the details of those two years including range lost, maintenance, fuel cost, and more.

Image of 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N by John Goreham

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N - Best 4-Door Sports/Muscle Car, but There Are Tradeoffs

By John Goreham on August 22, 2024 - 4:52PM

We test and review the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. There is no doubt this is one of the very best four-door performance cars available today, but can you live without the creature comforts offered by the Limited?

Why Almost Nobody One Buys Craftsman Tools Today

What Happened to Craftsman Tools for DIY Mechanics

By Timothy Boyer on August 22, 2024 - 2:19PM

Craftsman Tools, known as a quality tool for the DIY mechanic have been around for nearly 100 years. Today however, many DIY mechanics will buy anything but a Craftsman product. Here’s why…and where they go now for their car tools.

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