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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.

Danger Ahead for Tesla Insurance: Faulty Forward Collison Warnings Inflate Premiums, Triggering Class-Action Lawsuit
Danger Ahead for Tesla Insurance: Faulty Forward Collison Warnings Inflate Premiums, Triggering Class-Action Lawsuit
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla insurance is under scrutiny as of late and the reason is its faulty forward collision warnings. These are reducing safety scores, inflating insurance premiums, and have triggered a class-action lawsuit.
Image of 1997 RAV4 EV courtesy of Toyota
The Modern Age of EVs In America Enters Its 27th Year - Some Notable Milestones
By John Goreham on
As the modern age of electric vehicles grows close to completing three decades, we look back on some milestones in the industry and in our testing.
Image of NEMA 14-50 EV charging receptacle by John Goreham
Why You Should Install Your EV Charging Socket “Upside Down”
By John Goreham on
Are you about to install a new EV charger setup? We have some advice for you, and an explanation as to why you should hard-wire it or install the plug “upside down.”
Tesla Cybertruck, Toyota Prius
A Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Off-Roading Carrying a Toyota Prius on the Truck Bed Ahead of Automatic Emergency Braking Test
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new video shows a Tesla Cybertruck carrying a Toyota Prius on the truck bed while off-roading. Further inspection of the video reveals that the Cybertruck is preparing for an automatic emergency braking test.
2024 Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback Takes A Back Seat To Forester And Crosstrek
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Outback is still the number one selling model for Subaru of America, but it's losing ground. Outback takes a back seat to Forester and Crosstrek. Check out the recent results.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
The 5 Most Reliable Car Brands - Subaru Misses Out At 6th Best
By Denis Flierl on
What are the most reliable car brands for 2024? Consumer reports says Subaru misses the top five and is the sixth best now. Check the new ranking here.
GM Defense HD SUV
GM Defense's New HD SUV Looks Like a Chevy Suburban but it is Really More Like a Truck
By Mary Conway on
GM Defense won a $300 million dollar contract to build agile, armor-plated vehicles. We look at how the vehicle will be built to withstand dangerous situations.
Reliable 2024 Midsized SUV Models
Consumer Reports Most Reliable New Midsized SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
According to Consumer Reports surveys, these two- and three-row midsized SUV models are the ones most reliable for shoppers looking to keep their SUV for the long haul…both figuratively and literally.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck Camping
Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Cybertruck: Revolutionizing the Electric Vehicle Landscape
By Peter Neilson on
Explore the evolution of eco-friendly driving from the pioneering Toyota Prius to the futuristic Tesla Cybertruck. Witness how they're reshaping the automotive world.
The Dodge Ram Worth $10,000 of Improvements
The Used Truck Worth Investing $10,000 Into
By Timothy Boyer on
Does it ever make sense to sink as much as $10,000 into a 27-year-old old truck over buying a brand new one at seven times the cost? It does…IF it’s the right used truck.
Tesla Cybertruck 4-Wheel Steering-By-Wire Compared To Wiggling Cat In Purrfect Comparison
Tesla Cybertruck 4-Wheel Steering-By-Wire Compared To Wiggling Cat In Purrfect Comparison
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Tesla Cybertruck has dynamic 4-wheel steering-by-wire, and this was recently compared to a wiggling cat. The comparison is actually very accurate.
Tesla Cybertruck glass
A New Video Shows Tesla’s Top Executive Team Thoroughly Testing The Cybertruck’s “Shatter Resistant” Glass Outside the Delivery Event
By Tinsae Aregay on
At the Cybertruck delivery event, Tesla showed off the Cybertruck’s durability rather disappointingly by softly lobbing a baseball at the glass. However, a new video shows Tesla’s top executive team thoroughly testing the Cybertruck glass.
Tesla Lease and Finance Deals December 2023
Best Tesla Lease and Financing Deals for December 2023 Reports Carfax
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest on Tesla special lease and financing deals for this month reported today by Carfax and the caveats you will want to pay attention to before signing a deal.
Tesla Vehicles Look So Tiny Compared To Huge Transport Ship As Long Line of Tesla Vehicles Prepare to Be Exported From Giga Shanghai:
Tesla Vehicles Look So Tiny Compared To Huge Transport Ship As Long Line of Tesla Vehicles Prepare to Be Exported From Giga Shanghai
By Jeremy Johnson on
A flyover drone shows how Tesla exports their vehicles from Giga Shanghai. There are endless lines of Tesla vehicles that look tiny compared to a giant boat that they get on to sail to their destination.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
It’s Another Best-Ever For The All-New Subaru Crosstrek
By Denis Flierl on
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek just arrived, and it's already selling at the top of its class. See what the remodeled Crosstrek achieved last month.
2024 Subaru WRX
2024 Subaru WRX Gets A Big Win From Consumer Reports
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Subaru WRX a reliable performance sports car? Consumer Reports says yes. It's now a recommended sports car for its improved reliability. See how it compares with other sports cars.
The Tesla Cybertruck Is Currently Breaking the Internet: Multi-Millions of Video Views In Just a Few Days
The Tesla Cybertruck Is Currently Breaking the Internet: Multi-Millions of Video Views In Just a Few Days
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Tesla Cybertruck is currently breaking the internet. Video reviews about the Cybertruck are getting millions of views, showing that there is great interest in the Cybertruck.
Stunning Winter Photos of Giga Berlin: Production In Full Force
Stunning Winter Photos of Giga Berlin: Production In Full Force
By Jeremy Johnson on
Giga Berlin is producing cars at full force and can be seen in some stunning winter photos from a flyover drone.
Tesla Owner: I Haven't Really Done Any Maintenance For the Last Few Years
Tesla Owner: I Haven't Really Done Any Maintenance For the Last Few Years
By Jeremy Johnson on
A Tesla owner shares that they haven't really done any maintenance for the last few years. Is it true that a Tesla needs zero maintenance?
Duct Tape and Zip Tie Car Repair Fails
Car Owner Fails Mechanics See Everyday
By Timothy Boyer on
Here are some car owner fails mechanics observe everyday that will be sure to put a smile on your face…and some worry lines as well knowing you share the road with these owners.
Consumer Reports Lists the Most Reliable 2024 Models
10 Most Reliable 2024 Car Models and What They Will Cost You
By Timothy Boyer on
Can you put a price on reliability? Dealerships can and do. Here’s the latest on the 10 most reliable cars today and the price tag Consumer Reports says you can expect for each.
2027 Subaru WRX STI electric concept
The Sound Of Silence Will Be The Electric Subaru STI’s Death Knell
By Denis Flierl on
What will happen when performance vehicles like the Subaru STI go all-electric? The electric vehicle's silence could be the performance model's death knell without the Subie rumble.
2024 Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester Is On An Impressive 5-Month Run And Gets Hotter With Age
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America has a surprise hot model, and it's getting hotter. Check out the results of the Forester. It's getting hotter before the next-generation model arrives.
Tesla Made a Mistake - The Cybertruck Range Extender Should Have Gone Underneath the Truck Bed
Tesla Made a Mistake - The Cybertruck Range Extender Should Have Gone Underneath the Truck Bed
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla doesn't often make mistakes, but it made a mistake in this case. Its Cybertruck range extender currently goes on top of the truck bed against the main cabin of the truck. Instead, it should have gone in the compartment underneath the truck bed.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla’s VP of Investor Relations Defends MKBHD’s Cybertruck Review Against “He Should Stay in His Lane” Comments & Production Quality Concerns
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla’s VP of Investor Relations has come to MKBHD’s defense against “he should stay in his lane” comments and production quality criticisms. MKBHD’s Cybertruck review was especially criticized in light of Hagerty’s & Top Gear’s stellar reviews.
How To Get Free Charging For Your Tesla - Or Any Other EV
How To Get Free Charging For Your Tesla - Or Any Other EV
By Jeremy Johnson on
Are you ready to get free charging for your Tesla or any other EV without breaking the bank? Here's how you do it.
2024 Subaru Forester and 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
Enthusiasm For Two Subaru Vehicles Catapults The Brand Up And Up
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru just extended their consecutive monthly sales increase to sixteen. See which is the hottest model again.
2024 Subaru Forester
Consumer Reports Reveals Subaru’s Best And Worst Models For Reliability
By Denis Flierl on
Which Subaru models are the most and least reliable? Consumer Reports released its latest findings for all Subaru models. Check the results here.
Chinese EV Adopts Discarded Tesla Tech
China’s Version of Tesla Could Out Tesla, Tesla!
By Timothy Boyer on
Find out why Tesla should be worried with this Chinese EV that is solving one of the biggest EV battery problems for EV owners by adopting a solution Tesla abandoned.
Fords No Longer Made Remain Reliable Today
The Most Reliable Car on the Road Made by Ford
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for a reliable car but a Toyota is out of your budget? Here is a bulletproof alternative, recommended by this mechanic that---believe it not---was actually made by Ford and favored by the police.
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