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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.

Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners With a Vinyl Wrap Are Finding the Stainless Steel Becomes Permanently Blemished After Removing the Wrap
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners who have removed the wraps off their trucks report that they found the stainless steel permanently blemished. Either due to non-symmetric corrosion or chemicals, the Cybertruck’s stainless steel doesn’t hold up well under a vinyl wrap.
2024 Subaru BRZ on the track
A New Subaru and Toyota Engine Failure Lawsuit Includes All BRZ, FR-S, 86, and GR86 Boxer Engines
By Denis Flierl on
A new class action lawsuit alleges Subaru's Boxer engines in the BRZ, Scion FR-S, Toyota 86, and GR86 are defective in the two automaker's sports cars. Here are the latest details.
Tesla Cybertruck
The Dreaded Cybertruck “Red Screen of Death” Makes its Way to Canada as First Canadian Cybertruck Owners Start to Experience Failures
By Tinsae Aregay on
New Canadian Cybertruck owners share critical failures only days after Tesla started delivering the vehicle. One Canadian Cybertruck owner shows his experience with the Cybertruck “red screen of death,” known all too well by US Cybertruck owners.
Tom Doll
Tom Doll Transformed Subaru Into a Loyal Band of Followers, “The Original Subaru Owners Wanted To Sell Motor Scooters, They Weren’t Interested In Cars”
By Denis Flierl on
Tom Doll, the mastermind behind one of America's greatest success stories, was the CEO of Subaru of America. He is the architect who transformed a small Japanese scooter company into an automotive giant. Here is Tom's fascinating story.
Tesla's possible next vehicle design, rendered by Grok
Tesla's Next Vehicle May Look Like This
By Armen Hareyan on
The next Tesla vehicle's design is anticipated to reflect Tesla's ongoing evolution towards more futuristic, efficiency-focused, and potentially autonomous designs.
2023 Toyota Tundra
Toyota Has A $500M Monumental Task Replacing Nearly 100,000 Tundra Engines, Dealer Says, “We Have 4 Stores, If 50 Customers Come In All At Once, It Will Be Challenging”
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota faces a series of challenges as they begin replacing more than 100,000 engines in Tundra pickups and Lexus LX for a new recall in December. Do you have a 2022 or 2023 Toyota Tundra pickup? You may have a long wait, and here’s what you need to know.
Even If You Are Not a Mechanic You Should Do This With Your Toyota
"But It's A Toyota, Why Would I Open The Hood?"
By Timothy Boyer on
The Toyota maintenance tip you will not see in your owner's manual but should do it at least once in your car's lifetime. Especially if you almost never raise its hood.
2025 Subaru Crosstrek
Two 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Features You Want But Still Can’t Get
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is on its way for customers, but it's missing two upgrades you want. I'll explain what they are, why you can't get them, and three new model changes.
Unsafe Public Charging At Night
EVject The EV Car Technology You Didn’t Knew You Absolutely Needed
By Rob Enderle on
EVs, and their drivers, (particularly women), are vulnerable when public charging at night in remote areas. EVject is a critical new tool that will allow an EV driver to escape even rapidly and safely if they are blocked in.
AI Driven Automotive Cockpit Of The Future
Qualcomm Moves Toward Industry Leadership In Car Cockpit Systems
By Rob Enderle on
Qualcomm has entered the automotive cockpit technology market aggressively and is poised to become dominant in the segment. This will result in cars shipping with far more advanced cockpit technology that is also far more reliable.
Tesla Fights BYD For World EV Dominance
Musk And President Elect Trump Could Turn Tesla Into A Far Stronger World EV Power
By Rob Enderle on
While Trump isn’t a fan of EVs, Elon Musk will be on his cabinet, making Tesla likely to gain unusual and unique government support. This support should allow them to fight against China better and grow to world EV dominance.
Image of Cybertruck courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla Tries to Prop Up Failing Cybertruck’s Sales With Year-End Special Lease Deal
By John Goreham on
The Cybertruck has not been well-received by consumers. To help keep the trucks moving, Tesla is offering a special lease deal that ends on New Year’s Eve. 
Charging Your EV Model Can Mean a Long Wait
Charging Some of These Popular Electric Cars Takes Longer Than You Think
By Timothy Boyer on
A list all EV shoppers need to see reveals which are the fastest- and slowest-charging EVs in public and in your home, as calculated by experts at Consumer Reports; Including the Toyota model that is the slowest.
2025 Subaru Ascent
All Bets Are Off With The New Subaru Ascent
By Denis Flierl on
The 2025 Subaru Ascent has arrived with two new trim levels. Here's what customers will find at Subaru retailers this fall. Should you buy now or wait another year? 
Tesla Cybertruck
My Brand New Cybertruck Broke Down Even Before Tesla Could Deliver it to Me, but I Still Decided to Buy it & Now I’m Wondering If That was a Good Idea
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was informed by Tesla that his brand-new truck experienced a critical failure as he was on his way to take delivery. Despite this, he decided to buy the fixed “new” truck, and he’s now questioning his decision.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Vs. Toyota - New Car Buyers Say Subaru’s Sales Process Is Far Better Than Toyota, Which Ranked Near Last
By Denis Flierl on
How is Subaru doing with customer satisfaction? Buyers of the Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and other new models score higher on Subaru than last year. Check out all the car brands' scores and learn how Subaru compares with Toyota.
Tesla Roars To New Life - Get Ready For an Unstoppable Revolution In Technology Like No Other - All Without The Free Money From the EV Tax Credit
Tesla Roars To New Life - Get Ready For An Unstoppable Revolution In Technology Like No Other - All Without The Free Money From the EV Tax Credit
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has roared back to life. Get ready for a company that will thrive even more, and that is with the EV tax credit going away.
2016 Toyota Tundra ABS and Speedometer Issues
240,000 Miles In, My 2016 Toyota Tundra SR5's Random Braking Problems Arose Without Warning
By Armen Hareyan on
Rick, a 2016 Toyota Tundra owner, recently encountered a perplexing issue with his truck. Without warning, the ABS light would illuminate, and the brakes would subtly engage, causing the speedometer to fluctuate erratically.
Future High Performance Chinese EV
EV Price War Breaks Out In Australia: A Sign Of Chinese EV Superiority
By Rob Enderle on
Chinese EVs are dropping in price in Australia by significant amounts showcasing China’s materials and manufacturing advantages. If these advantages aren’t mitigated China is likely to own this market by 2035 when EVs are expected to be the market.
Gemini created image of EV charging from a streetlight
Detroit Is Putting Level 2 Chargers On Streetlamps
By Rob Enderle on
EV charging in cities is problematic due to the lack of chargers even though EVs, due to their slow and stop and go efficiency advantages would lead you to otherwise favor this kind of car. Detroit is putting chargers on streetlamps for a solution.
Gemini created image of an aging Telsa
MG 4 Takes Top EV Sales Spot In Australia From Tesla
By Rob Enderle on
MG takes the top sales spot in Australia from the Model Y. Tesla is evolving to become just another car company, and other car brands, like MG, are moving into the vacuum that this creates.
Image of Mazda CX-70 spare tire by John Goreham
Here Are All the EVs You Can Buy in 2025 With a Spare Tire
By John Goreham on
Vehicles with both a plug and a spare are hard to find. Here’s a list of the ones we’ve uncovered you can buy in the U.S. market.
Simple Test of Mechanic's Honesty
"I Tested The Mechanic Who Ripped Off My Subscriber" ―You Can Too With This Advice!
By Timothy Boyer on
Should you trust a garage with a 5-star rating online? Only if you can verify that the garage and its mechanics have really earned that rating. Here's how with advice from an honest mechanic.
2025 Subaru Outback
The 15 Best Cars For Winter Driving And Subaru’s 5 Snow-Eating Picks
By Denis Flierl on
Which are the best new 2024 and 2025 vehicles for winter driving? Here are the 15 best if you live in snow country and Subaru's top five models for snow lovers. 
Low Mileage Toyota Warning
"Replace This Tensioner Pulley Now, or You Will Do It Later Anyway...When The Engine Blows" ―Toyota Warning
By Timothy Boyer on
Is there any reason why you should replace the timing system components on a used Toyota with low mileage? There is if your Toyota meets this criterion.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
I Risked Everything On My 23,000 Mile Road Trip In My New Subaru Crosstrek, What I Found Was Priceless
By Denis Flierl on
Zach purchased a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and embarked on an epic 23,000-mile road trip in search of three things: self-discovery, human connection, and personal growth. He found them all, but not without risking everything. Here is Zach's inspiring story. 
Toyota is hinting at the next-gen GR86 with the Rally Heritage Concept
Toyota GR86 Rally Legacy Concept Gives Plausible Insight To What The Next-Gen 86 Would Be
By Dimitar Angelov on
The GR86 Legacy Concept foreshadows the future of Toyota's GR86. Features much of what we will find, but likely no all-wheel drive
Futuristic Tesla and a charging station
What Will Happen To Tesla and EVs In The Trump Era
By Armen Hareyan on
I don't think Trump will curtail EV sales. Elon Musk is his friend and that's good for both Tesla and other electric vehicles. However, I fear that they won’t really support EVs and US car manufacturers will fall behind even further.
Even Consumer Reports Winds Up With a Bad New Car
"We've Learned This Lesson The Hard Way―We've Discovered Minor Damage On New Cars We've Purchased," says Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Do car shoppers need to closely inspect a new car on a dealership lot before purchasing and driving away? CR analysts report several they bought wound up having problems. Plus, an important reason for new car inspecting not mentioned.
2026 Subaru Outback
Next-Gen Subaru Outback Sighting Reveals Surprising New Details
By Denis Flierl on
There's new information on the next-generation 2026 Subaru Outback. The remodeled Outback has been spotted testing in Michigan, and here are the new details.
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