Automotive News (Page 141)

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.

Electric Car Chargers instead of gas pumps in a gas station format

GM Partners With EVgo To Emulate Tesla And Build 400 Fast EV Chargers

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 7:34PM

GM and EVgo are collaborating to create gas-station like charging stations that should appeal to both existing electric car owners and potential owners considering switching from gas cars. If this becomes the new standard, sales should improve a lot.

Excited Electric Car buyer, incentives make a difference

Electric Car Sales Continue To Improve Thanks To Strong Incentives

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 6:38PM

Electric car sales reporting for July indicates that the market is strong, but the difference between car makers is significant highlighting that marketing and incentives are having a major impact on the growth of the total market and individual brands.

Imagry: Affordable Autonomous Driving Is Coming In Late 2026

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 5:44PM

Autonomous driving cars are coming but they have a number of problems making it to market including very high costs and massive new regulations. One company stands out with an inexpensive solution that will drive these cars like a human would.

The Hardest Subaru To Find

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2024 - 9:55AM

There is one Subaru model that's the hardest to find now. You won't even see one sitting on any Subaru retailer's lot. And if you do, it won't last long.

Tesla Says The Cybertruck Hitch is Rated to Support the Same Vertical Loads as the Model Y – “No More than 160 lbs or 2 Bicycles”

By Tinsae Aregay on September 18, 2024 - 9:44AM

According to Tesla’s Cybertruck Owner Manual, the Cybertruck “hitch assembly is designed to support vertical loads up to 160 lb (72 kg). Exceeding this maximum weight can cause damage.” Tesla further explains that the load is equivalent to two bicycles.

The 5 Most Reliable, Fuel-Stingy 2-Row SUVs, CR Says Subaru Outback Reigns Supreme

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2024 - 6:53AM

Which new midsize 2-Row SUVs are the best? If you want fuel-efficient and reliable, here are the five best picks by Consumer Reports and why they say the Subaru Outback tops them all.

As Interest in EVs Ebbs, Ford Reveals its Fastest, Most Powerful Mustang Ever- the 2025 Mustang GTD

By Mary Conway on September 17, 2024 - 8:54PM

The 2025 Mustang GTD has 815-horsepower and an incredible top speed of 202 MPH.

Tesla Pretended To “Break the Wheel” By Selling Direct, But Instead Stole Legacy Dealers’ Playbook

By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 5:43PM

When Tesla debuted, one differentiator was supposed to be a direct sales model free of the horsetrading that legacy dealers engaged in. Now, Tesla does all those same things.

Least Expensive New 2024 Models to Buy Today

Cheap Cars That New Car Shoppers Are Buying Today Recommended by Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on September 17, 2024 - 3:44PM

Ten solid, safe, and reliable new 2024 models recommended by CR analysts have the lowest transaction prices this month to help you find that good deal you've been waiting for.

Tesla “Exploded Like a Bomb” After Fiery Crash - Shrapnel Takes Down Passerby

By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 2:29PM

A Tesla has crashed in New York, and the resulting post-crash fire is one of the worst we’ve seen. Witnesses describe the explosion that followed, and how a passerby was felled by the blast.

I Took My Tesla Cybertruck Off-Roading and Half My Truck is Broken – Window Cracked, Fender Dented, Mud Flaps Crashed

By Tinsae Aregay on September 17, 2024 - 11:43AM

A Cybertruck owner following an off-roading trip shows all the parts that broke on his all-electric truck. Among other issues, the single trip cracked his Cybertruck’s passenger side window, dented his fender, and crashed the plastic mud flaps.

How the Gasoline You Use Can Reduce Engine Wear

Does Premium Gasoline Really Reduce Engine Wear?

By Timothy Boyer on September 17, 2024 - 7:35AM

Looking to get 300,000 miles or more out of your car's engine? Here's the gasoline brand that might increase your chances of achieving that goal and the caveats to this you need to know.

The Next-Gen Subaru Forester Wilderness Is In The Works Now

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2024 - 6:13AM

You are not alone if you have wondered where the all-new, next-generation Subaru Forester Wilderness is. I have new information that says the remodeled Forester Wilderness is in the works. Find out what's coming and when.

I Want To Remove My 2012 Toyota Tundra's Rear Seats To Gain MPG. Will It Affect The MPG?

By Armen Hareyan on September 16, 2024 - 10:30PM

Can removing the rear seats in your Toyota Tundra really boost fuel economy? While shedding weight is a known strategy for improving MPG, is ditching 30 lbs of unused seats worth it?

Dodge is Now Taking Orders for its First EV Muscle Car- 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona

By Mary Conway on September 16, 2024 - 9:59PM

After two years of waiting, fans can finally order one of the new EV muscle cars. Deliveries should start before the end of the year.

Electric Vehicle Publications Fact Check One Another - Name Calling Begins

By John Goreham on September 16, 2024 - 4:06PM

Publications advocating for battery electric vehicles are offering competing headlines on what the EV deliveries mean. It’s fun to compare and contrast the views of the EVangelist media.

Who Knew? Subaru Outback Turns 30

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2024 - 11:43AM

How old is the Subaru Outback? It's hard to believe, but the Outback wagon turns thirty years old this year. Here is the Outback's evolution through the years and more.

Lawyer in Humorous Video Illustrates Illegal Mods Some Car Owners Do

Illegal Car Mods Warning

By Timothy Boyer on September 16, 2024 - 11:40AM

Is that mod on your car illegal? Here's one lawyer's answer to what's legal and what's not when it comes to being creative with your car.

A Number of Tesla Customers Who No Longer Want to Take Delivery of Their Cybertruck Start a Petition to Get Their Non-Refundable $1000 Deposit Back

By Tinsae Aregay on September 16, 2024 - 11:33AM

A Change.org petition calls on Tesla to refund people who no longer want to take delivery of a Foundation Series Cybertruck their non-refundable $1000 deposit. The issue has come to the forefront as people wait for the regular Cybertruck variant.

Image of 2025 Hyundai Kona N Line by John Goreham

Fall Touring New England In the 2025 Hyundai Kona N Line - Photo Journal

By John Goreham on September 16, 2024 - 9:52AM

We took the Hyundai Kona N Line on a fun fall road trip to see what it’s made of. We came away impressed.

CR’s 6 Most Reliable New Hatchbacks, Here’s Subaru’s New ‘Impresser’

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2024 - 6:06AM

What are the most reliable new compact hatchbacks you can buy? Check out the new Subaru Impreza, which I've renamed the "Impresser". See why it's a top pick now.

Jeep Recalling 33,000 Wranglers and Gladiators Because the Instrument Panel Can Go Blank

By Mary Conway on September 15, 2024 - 10:09AM

The recall affects some of Jeep's most popular models. The instrument panel can short circuit and go blank

Look for This Problem Before Buying That Used Frontier Model

Nissan Frontier Warning for Used Truck Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on September 15, 2024 - 8:02AM

Here is what one Nissan Frontier owner discovered when a dealership failed to detect an odd problem no one would expect with his CPO purchase that could become a problem for other used Frontier shoppers.

The New Subaru Baja Pickup, Separating Truth From Fiction

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2024 - 7:45AM

Is Subaru going to bring back the Baja pickup truck? I'll answer that question and give you new information that has come to light. You might be surprised.

Subaru Solterra’s Sudden Surge And More New EV Updates

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2024 - 6:26AM

Is the Subaru Solterra meeting expectations? The new model defies expectations and thrives in a market with waning EV interest. I'll unravel the story of its unexpected success and why it signals a promising future for Subaru's upcoming EVs.

2025 Infiniti QX80 Is A Giant Luxurious SUV With a Gentle Touch

By Armen Hareyan on September 14, 2024 - 9:16PM

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 is a full-size SUV that combines bold design with luxurious comfort and advanced technology.

7 New Subaru Models You Can Buy For Less Than $30,000

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2024 - 7:43AM

Are you looking for an affordable all-wheel-drive vehicle? Despite the increasing challenge, a few new models are still available, and here's the scoop. Explore the three new Subaru models and seven trim levels priced under $30,000.

Will These Model's Problems Carry Over Into 2025?

Most Unreliable Cars With Bad Engines & Transmissions Update

By Timothy Boyer on September 14, 2024 - 7:19AM

An automotive expert updates the worst car and SUV models known for bad engines and transmissions that will fail on you, which could carry over onto the 2025 models leaving you with large repair bills in your near future.

Subaru Crosstrek Gets Top Safety Scores In Europe, But Not In The U.S.

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2024 - 6:13AM

How safe is the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek? The remodeled Crosstrek was awarded the best rating in the new 2024 Euro NCAP safety test. Why doesn’t the IIHS give Crosstrek top scores? Here are the results customers should know.

Tesla Robo Taxi Rendered By Google Gemini

Tesla Tests Robotaxi With Rotating Seats-The End Of Car Ownership Is Approaching

By Rob Enderle on September 13, 2024 - 7:54PM

With Tesla’s entry of a viable Robotaxi the beginning of the end of car ownership, humans driving cars, and ICE cars in general begins with the eventual end forecast to be in 10 to 15 years based on prior trends.

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