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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.

Battery Advancement Makes Electric Flying EVs More Practical
China’s EHang And Shenzhen Inx Create Revolutionary EV Battery That Could Change The Industry
By Rob Enderle on
Flying EV maker EHang and battery startup Shenzhen Inx have created an EV battery with nearly twice the capacity but at the same weight and size as existing batteries. This advancement will significantly boost China’s EVs and electronics.
Why China Is Kicking Japanese (and everyone else's) EV Butt
Why China Is Kicking Japanese (and everyone else's) EV Butt
By Rob Enderle on
The Chinese EV car makers are chewing up the Japanese car makers. They are likely to chew through South Korea and the US over time unless the relevant governments work to restore domestic car competitiveness before the Tariffs go away.
Tesla Model S On Fire Rendered with Open Art
Four People Needlessly Die In Tesla Fire: Learning EV Car’s Safety Features
By Rob Enderle on
Teslas have electronic doors that may not be easily opened after a crash. Gas car doors jam as well.
Image courtesy of Goodyear.
Goodyear Helps Explain the Difference Between Winter and All-Weather Tires
By John Goreham on
With colder temps upon us and wicked winter weather around the corner, Goodyear helps to clarify the difference between two types of tires that both earn the severe snow duty rating. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Parking Garages in New York are Refusing to Park Tesla Cybertrucks, They Say, “Insurance Companies Have Asked Them Not to”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner who took his truck to Manhattan says several parking garages refused to let him park his vehicle in their facilities. The owner adds that liability insurance providers covering the parking garages are behind the silent boycott.
Image of Goodyear WeatherReady2 tire by John Goreham
Review: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 All-Weather Tires - A New Segment Benchmark?
By John Goreham on
We begin a long-term, multi-part review of a very exciting new all-weather tire. Can the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 match the best in its class?
2024 Jeep Compass
Lyn’s Toyota Kept Breaking Down, We Gave Her a New Jeep So She Can Drive Strangers To Work and Chemo Appts
By Denis Flierl on
What car dealer gives away new cars? Not any I know of until now. Here is Lyn's amazing story of helping strangers by driving them to work and medical appts until her Toyota broke down. Now, she has a brand new Jeep courtesy of one generous dealer.
Consumer Reports Recommend These All-Season Tires for Snow
Best All-Season Tires for Winter Driving for Car Owners Not Wanting Snow Tires
By Timothy Boyer on
Before tire shopping this winter, here are Consumer Reports' latest recommendations for the best all-season tires for snowy weather winter driving conditions when the added expense of buying separate (and expensive) snow tires might not really be needed.
2025 Subaru Forester hybrid
Subaru Is Ready to Uncover the New Forester Hybrid, I Think It Will Show In L.A.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America says the Subaru Forester Hybrid is coming soon. Where will Subaru unveil the new compact SUV model? I think it will be in Los Angeles.
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
America’s Most Anticipated New Models, The All-New Subaru Forester Hybrid Is Wild
By Denis Flierl on
There's a buzz in the air about the all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid. Newsweek has called it one of America's most eagerly awaited new vehicles for 2025. With 25 models on the horizon, here are the latest updates on the upcoming Forester Hybrid. It’s Wild.
Elan's Cybertruck that had a Power Conversion System issue
I Picked Up This Cybertruck on Oct 30th. On Nov 3rd It Was Dead and Tesla Has No Idea What's Wrong. Finally They Called Me Last Night
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Cybertruck owner is facing troubles with an unresponsive truck that is potentially linked to the latest recall, but Tesla is making it right.
Gemini Rendered Picture Of Future Jaguar EV
New Jaguar EV Will Announce In December: Will Jaguar Make It As An EV Only Vendor?
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar’s future depends on its EV makeover, which is expected to launch in December 2014. However, the car won’t be available until the summer of 2016, and there is a long gap between now and then when no other cars are being built.
Someone Is About To Be Surprised With A New Cyberbeast Cybertruck; It Won't Be Just A Test Drive
Someone Is About To Be Surprised With A New Cyberbeast Cybertruck; It Won't Be Just A Test Drive!
By Jeremy Johnson on
On the Cybertruck Owners Only group, a member, Joseph, has stated that he's ready to pick up his Cyberbeast Cybertruck with his girlfriend, who thinks it is going to be just a test drive.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado
GM Recalling Nearly 462,000 2020-2022 Pickups and SUVs Including Silverados and Tahoes Because the Back Wheels Can Lock Up
By Mary Conway on
The huge recall involves a transmission problem that can cause the back wheels to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Today's Cybertruck Recall Involves an Issue Heart Of Your Truck's Electrical System
This Cybertruck Recall Involves an Issue With the Driver Unit Inverter, Which Is The Heart Of your Cybertruck's Electric System
By Armen Hareyan on
Cybertruck's power heart, the inverter, has an issue that needs more than just a software fix.
Long Term Maintenance Costs Vary Widely Between Car Brands
"The Difference To Maintain A Car On Average Between Some Brands Can Be Thousands Over A 10-Year Time Frame," Warns Consumer Reports.
By Timothy Boyer on
An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.
2024 Tesla Semi Trucks
Tesla Semi Truck Customers Are Still Waiting, Sysco Says, “We Put A Deposit On 50 Trucks in 2017, They Placed Us In the Queue”
By Denis Flierl on
Many customers want Tesla's Semi Trucks, but they still can't get them. It's been nearly a decade since the first orders were placed, and the wait could be longer.
Subaru CEO Tom Doll
Tom Doll Transformed Subaru Into a Loyal Band of Followers, “We Asked, What Can We Do No One Else Can Do? Our Owners Gave Us This Amazing Answer”
By Denis Flierl on
How did Subaru move from selling only 150,000 cars yearly to over 700,000? You can brainstorm all you want in the corporate board rooms or be smart and ask your owners. That's what former Subaru CEO Tom Doll did. Find out the fascinating answer.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid XSE
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid XSE Review: Amazing SUV With Long Range
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid elevates the already popular RAV4 with its blend of practicality, efficiency, and simplicity that has made the base model a hit, selling like hot popcorn at the movies.
2026 Cadillac VISTIQ
Cadillac Introduces its 2026 VISTIQ EV- Three Rows of Luxury
By Mary Conway on
Smaller than the Escalade IQ but larger than the LYRIQ, the VISTIQ will fill an important void in Cadillac's luxury lineup.
Bogus Non-Copper Electrical System Clip Leads Warning
Cheap Chinese Clip Leads Made with Fake Wire, Warning for DIY Car Owners
By Timothy Boyer on
Before using those inexpensive colored clip leads when working on your car, you must do this simple test to see if they are made with fake copper wire.
Inside the Tesla Cybertruck Experience
This Is My Life Now. The Cybertruck Drives Me Around 99.9% Of The Time While I Just Hang Out
By Armen Hareyan on
The future of driving is changing. Look at the inside this Tesla Cybertruck experience.
Image of Hyundai service area by John Goreham
Here Are All The Brands That Come With Included Maintenance In 2025
By John Goreham on
We list out all of the American-market brands that include maintenance as part of the new vehicle price. 
2024 Chevrolet Corvette C8
I Found A Thief Locked Inside My C8 Corvette, He Asked, Can I Get Out? No, You Can’t Get Out, I’m Calling The Cops
By Denis Flierl on
The unique electric door latches of a Chevrolet Corvette C8 humiliatingly foiled a would-be car thief in Miami Beach. Here is Julio's unique true crime story when he found a car thief sitting inside his new Corvette trying to escape. Beware, car thieves.
Image of Ford F-150 Lightning charging by John Goreham
Evidence Mounts That Battery-Electric Pickup Trucks Are Failing In America
By John Goreham on
We lay out sobering facts about battery-electric pickup trucks. It’s hard to see how battery-only pickups can be seen as anything but a failing effort. 
2025 Subaru Outback
KBB’s 8 Best New SUVs For Snow, “Every Subaru Outback Comes Right Out Of the Box With AWD, Making This a Great and the Best Car For Snow”
By Denis Flierl on
Which are the best new 2025 model year SUVs for snow this year? Kelley Blue Book picked eight of the best new models and ranked the 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Subaru Outback among the best. Here is why Subaru has the best value picks. 
Couple Learns All About Cybertruck Wraps Near The San Antonio Area With One Person Saying, "It Went From a Smudged Fridge To Gorgeous"
Couple Learns All About Cybertruck Wraps Near The San Antonio Area With One Person Saying, "It Went From a Smudged Fridge To Gorgeous"
By Jeremy Johnson on
A couple that just bought a Tesla Cybertruck learned all about where they can get wraps near the San Antonio, Texas, area. Some of the remarks were quite insightful and others, amusing.
Dan Ives Sees An Additional Trillion In Tesla Coming With Accelerated Cybercab and Regulatory Approval
Dan Ives Sees An Additional Trillion In Tesla Coming With Accelerated Cybercab and Regulatory Approval
By Jeremy Johnson on
Dan Ives, an analyst, sees an accelerated Cybercab and FSD approval for Tesla, by as much as 2 to 3 years, accelerating both the technology and Tesla at the same time.
Tesla's Momentum Has Reached Unstoppable Territory - Escape Velocity
Tesla's Momentum Has Reached Unstoppable Territory - Escape Velocity
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is gaining momentum and has reached a point where it is unstoppable - it has achieved escape velocity.
2025 Subaru WRX tS
The Subaru WRX Snaps A 15-Month Sales Decline
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX had decreased in sales volume for 15 consecutive months. What happened in October was a significant uptick. Check out the WRX's sales performance and where the sports car is headed now. 
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