Automotive News (Page 135)

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.

Subaru Reveals Next-Gen Forester Hybrid, U.S. Production Starts In 2026

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2024 - 6:45AM

Subaru Corporation is set to unveil its highly anticipated next-generation hybrid technology in Japan. The initial launch will feature two new models, the Crosstrek and Forester, before U.S. customers get them. Here are the latest details.

Tesla's Robotaxi Vehicle Will END Car Ownership - A Staggering Difference In Economics

By Jeremy Johnson on October 18, 2024 - 9:43PM

Cars are expensive to own, with a plethora of different costs. In the future, hailing a ride in a Tesla robotaxi is going to be far cheaper than owning a car.

Tesla and SpaceX Share Synergy As Starship Rockets Utilizes Tesla Motors And Tesla Cybertruck Uses Starship Steel

Tesla and SpaceX Share Synergy As Starship Rockets Utilize Tesla Motors And Tesla Cybertruck Uses Starship Steel

By Jeremy Johnson on October 18, 2024 - 6:39PM

Tesla and SpaceX share some amazing synergy - SpaceX uses Tesla motors and Tesla uses SpaceX steel. The two will continue to share knowledge and components.

Future Lenovo Autonomous Car Rendered by Gemini

Lenovo And NVIDIA Accelerate Autonomous Driving Adoption With Drive Orin Partnership

By Rob Enderle on October 18, 2024 - 5:42PM

Lenovo’s standardized NVIDIA Drive Orin solution should lead to better, faster, cheaper autonomous drive and entertainment options in cars that are far easier to implement, service, support, install, and maintain.

How Theranos Ruined Elon Musk’s Robo-Taxi And Robot Launch

By Rob Enderle on October 18, 2024 - 4:57PM

Musk’s effort to fool the automotive and tech press with autonomous robots and Taxis that weren’t yet viable failed mainly because of the similar initially successful, but eventually failed Theranos fake it before you make it effort.

The DIY Car Repair Owners Fear and Do Wrong The Most

By Timothy Boyer on October 18, 2024 - 11:46AM

Here's a great introduction to how to properly begin any repair involving the one automotive system most car owners fear and do wrong the most.

10 Cars Brands With the Lowest Maintenance Costs, Subaru Squeezes In

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2024 - 9:23AM

Which are the least expensive car brands to maintain? Check out the ten automakers with the lowest maintenance costs and see where Subaru models stand in this ranking.

In the End, Only 2.5% of Cybertruck Reservation Holders Decided to Buy the Truck as Tesla Officially Finishes the Cybertruck Reservation List

By Tinsae Aregay on October 18, 2024 - 8:58AM

Tesla has officially ended the Cybertruck reservation program in the US, as the EV maker exhausted the entire reservation list. Ultimately, only 2.5% of Cybertruck reservation holders went ahead and bought the truck.

Texas, You Get To See The All-New Series.Purple Subaru BRZ First

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2024 - 5:23AM

Unveiling first in Dallas, Texas, is the all-new 2025 BRZ Series.Purple Limited Edition. Check out its unique features and see if the new BRZ is a must-have sports car for driving enthusiasts. What do you think?

Tesla Should Not Do A Product Launch For The Compact Car Next Year - Just Release It On The Website

By Jeremy Johnson on October 17, 2024 - 10:37PM

Tesla should not do a product launch next year for its $25K compact car. It should simply release it on the site with its configuration and let people find it. There are many reasons why this is better.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Sets an Astonishing Record

By Mary Conway on October 17, 2024 - 9:03PM

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was designed to blow the doors off the competition, but no one expected it to set this record for speed.

Can You Trust Your Car's Oil Life Monitor Feature?

By Timothy Boyer on October 17, 2024 - 10:40AM

Does an algorithm from the 1980s really accurately determine how much life is left in your car's motor oil between motor oil changes while driving? This oil expert tests the truthiness of this claim.

Legacy Outsells 3 New Subaru Models, Was It A Mistake To Drop The Sedan?

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2024 - 7:33AM

Did Subaru make a mistake in dropping the Legacy sedan? It is outselling three other Subaru models. Here's a new take on the Legacy discontinuance.

What Could Happen to Tesla’s US Sales If Chinese Electric Car Makers Enter the Market?

By Armen Hareyan on October 17, 2024 - 6:46AM

Tesla Cybertruck is the 3rd best-selling EV in the United States in the 3rd Quarter, behind the Model 3 and the Model Y. However, there is no real competition. Let Chinese brands like BYD and NIO sell in the US market and see what happens.

Can Subaru Catch Toyota’s Top-Ranked Efficiency Performance?

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2024 - 6:05AM

The Japanese automakers are the best regarding "Efficiency Performance." Toyota and Lexus are the leading automakers, but Subaru is catching up. What does it mean, and how does it affect Subaru customers this fall and winter?

Why Toyota Didn't Develop an Inline-Six Engine For The GR Supra And Used a BMW Engine

By Dimitar Angelov on October 17, 2024 - 2:59AM

Despite being the blargeest automotive company in the world, Toyota decided not to develop an inline-six for the GR Supra. There is a good reason why.

Tesla Hints Something Big Will Be Happening in 2 Days, the Only Clue “7, 17”

By Tinsae Aregay on October 16, 2024 - 5:18PM

Tesla has shared a new headscratcher post that is making people wonder what’s going to happen. The post includes the numbers 7 and 17 and the date, October 18, 2024. Besides that, Tesla has not provided a lot of information.

First Shelby Sport SUV Breaks Cover With $315K Starting Price

By Denis Flierl on October 16, 2024 - 3:20PM

You could be among the first to get the new Shelby Sport SUV. But it's not cheap and limited to only a few examples. It starts at $315,000. Get the details here.

Toyota Partnership With Revel: A Stroke Of Genius

By Dimitar Angelov on October 16, 2024 - 9:40AM

Find out how, thanks to this joint-project, some Toyota and Lexus BEV owners will be treated to complimentary DC charging.

The Best Education for DIY Mechanics and Their Toyotas

By Timothy Boyer on October 16, 2024 - 8:27AM

A Toyota Master Mechanic tells DIY mechanics this is the best type of education for DIY car repair that good professional mechanics rely on. Plus, invaluable info on how to replace the wheel bearing on a modern Toyota.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Prices Drop, But Savvy Buyers Should Wait

By Denis Flierl on October 16, 2024 - 6:42AM

What is the best fuel-efficient small SUV for under $25,000? Consumer Reports says it's the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. I'll explain which trim is best, how much you'll save, and why you should wait two more months.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 4MATIC Sedan Review - Smooth Operator

By John Goreham on October 15, 2024 - 11:52AM

We check out a luxury sedan from Mercedes this week, and find that it offers a smooth and luxurious experience.

Shopping Advice for the Best Car Loan Rates

Toyota's Best Car Deals for October 2024

By Timothy Boyer on October 15, 2024 - 11:28AM

If you are buying a new Toyota this month up until early November and need financing, here is an updated list of Toyota's financing deals you will want to take with you before going to your bank.

The Most Important Metric For Tesla's FSD - Miles Between Critical Interventions - Is The Path To Unsupervised FSD

By Jeremy Johnson on October 15, 2024 - 11:18AM

The path to unsupervised FSD is miles between critical interventions, says one Tesla analyst. Here's why this is important.

Image of Robotaxi Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Tesla Robotaxi’s Design Is A Fail In This Engineer’s Opinion - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on October 15, 2024 - 11:15AM

The Tesla Robotaxi looks cool but misses the mark as a taxi, autonomous or not. Here’s why.

Subaru Needs A Performance Car Check

By Denis Flierl on October 15, 2024 - 9:55AM

What does Subaru need to do to make the WRX relevant again? The Japanese automaker needs a performance car check. One significant thing would be to bring back the wing.

I Was Shot in a Dairy Queen Simply For Driving a Tesla Cybertruck, but My Truck Deflected the Bullet and Saved My Life

By Tinsae Aregay on October 15, 2024 - 8:18AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares he was shot at for simply driving a Cybertruck while he was at a Dairy Queen Drive-Thru. More surprisingly, several Cybertruck owners share their own gun-related violence for driving the all-electric truck.

New 2025 And 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Details Surface

By Denis Flierl on October 15, 2024 - 6:07AM

The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek has been announced, and I have new fuel efficiency details. Check out what happened to the Crosstrek Sport, Limited, and new Premium 2.5L trim. I also have information on the 2026 Crosstrek model year.

The Real Reason Why The Porsche 930 Turbo Is Called The Widowmaker

By Dimitar Angelov on October 15, 2024 - 6:01AM

I took a deep dive at what makes the original Porsche 911 Turbo worthy of its grim reputation. It's more than just turbo-lag

Tesla's Robotaxi Vehicle Is Not Confusing - It's Exactly What Tesla Should Be Doing For The Future Of Autonomous Transport

By Jeremy Johnson on October 14, 2024 - 10:33PM

Tesla is making a two-seater robotaxi vehicle. Some are confused about this vehicle, but shouldn't be. It's the exact vehicle Tesla should be making.

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