Automotive News (Page 197)

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.

2024 Porsche 718 GT4 RS Manthey Racing Launched In USA

The Upgraded Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS By Manthey Racing Officially Goes On Sale In The US Market

By Bhavik Sreenath on June 10, 2024 - 1:13AM EDT

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS by Manthey Racing is here, unleashing even more track-focused performance. Discover the upgrades, lap times, and why Porsche purists are buzzing.

Identifying Counterfeit Power Tool Batteries In Your Garage

By Timothy Boyer on June 9, 2024 - 8:58PM EDT

Do you have an eye for identifying whether or not a popular rechargeable power tool battery is counterfeit? Here’s what to look for when inspecting these look-alike counterfeit Makita, Dewalt, and Milwaukee power tool batteries for working on your car.

Chrysler is Recalling More than 200,000 2022 Dodge Durangos and Ram 2500 & 3500 Trucks Because of ABS Problems

By Mary Conway on June 9, 2024 - 6:24PM EDT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says faulty ABS systems could raise the risk of a crash.

New Test Results Comparing Thinner and Thicker Motor Oils on an Engine

20W-50 vs 5W-20: Which Oil Protects Your Car Engine Better?

By Timothy Boyer on June 9, 2024 - 2:27PM EDT

Here are the results when two oils identical except for their viscosities, compare on engine friction and wear during start-up cycles and full power runs. Plus, a surprising oil change technique that makes a difference.

Porsche K1 Seven-seater SUV Caught testing

Porsche Dealer's Claim Large 3-row SUV Codenamed K-1 is Set to Arrive Soon

By Bhavik Sreenath on June 9, 2024 - 10:53AM EDT

Porsche's upcoming K1 electric SUV is set to redefine the luxury segment. With rumors of 1000+ horsepower and a spacious interior, this 7-seater could be a game-changer.

Ford F-150 Warning, 3 Reasons Why It’s Easier For Thieves To Steal Your Pickup

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2024 - 8:11AM EDT

The Ford F-150 pickup is the best-selling vehicle in America. And it's one of the top ten most stolen vehicles in America. Here are a few reasons why it's easier for thieves to steal yours.

The Real Reason Subaru Dropped The Legacy Sedan

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2024 - 6:46AM EDT

Subaru's announcement to drop the Legacy sedan was not surprising. The writing was on the wall. Find out the real reason behind Subaru's decision.

Subaru Quietly Attains Its Secret Goal, This Will Now Affect Every New Buyer

By Denis Flierl on June 8, 2024 - 10:50AM EDT

Subaru has quietly and diligently achieved a significant milestone that they've been working toward for years. This achievement, which I've now brought to light, is set to impact all Subaru buyers in a profound way.

If It Ever Feels Useless, Remember the Cybertruck’s Rearview Mirror – I Took Mine Off & Tesla Actually Designed it to be Removable

By Tinsae Aregay on June 8, 2024 - 10:06AM EDT

Tesla appears to have intentionally designed the Cybertruck rear view mirror to be removed by owners. A video shows how easy it is to remove the Cybertruck rear view mirror and the hexagonal cap Tesla left in place to complete the job.

The 3 Millionth Subaru Outback Sold In America And The Best Is Down The Road

By Denis Flierl on June 8, 2024 - 6:33AM EDT

Subaru of America announced it has sold its three-millionth Outback midsize SUV. But that’s not the whole story. New car shoppers need to know more.

Dodge Challenger Competing at Roadkill Nights

Dodge is Issuing a Challenge to All Muscle Car Owners and Horsepower Lovers

By Mary Conway on June 7, 2024 - 10:22PM EDT

Dodge is bringing back its Roadkill Nights drag race competition. The contenders have to register and can race on a controlled track.

The Used Car Dealership Lot You Should Never Buy a Classic Car From Warning

By Timothy Boyer on June 7, 2024 - 5:53PM EDT

Here is a classic car flipper scam you need to see to understand why buying a classic (or any other car, really) from this type of dealership lot is almost always a bad idea.

Following the Successful Starship Flight 4, Elon Musk Reveals How Starship Inspired Him to Build the Tesla Cybertruck

By Tinsae Aregay on June 7, 2024 - 11:35AM EDT

Elon Musk is involved in running five other companies besides Tesla. Some Tesla investors see this as an issue; however, Elon Musk has recently revealed how his work in other industries inspired some of his pivotal & successful decisions at Tesla.

The J250 Land Cruiser is classic on the outside, modern on the inside, and depandable as ever

The People Have Spoken: Lexus GX550 Is A Better Buy Than The Land Cruiser

By Dimitar Angelov on June 7, 2024 - 10:47AM EDT

Both Japanese SUVs can trade punches, but most people on Reddit are adamant that the Lexus GX is a slightly better purchase than the J250 Toyota Land Cruiser.

The Subaru Ascent And The Revealing Untold Story

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2024 - 8:51AM EDT

Where is the 2024 Subaru Ascent now, where is it going, and is it in trouble? I'll answer all those questions. There's also a revealing interview about the Ascent with Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer of Subaru of America.

Saying Subaru Is Giving Up On Its Performance Cars Is Total Nonsense

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2024 - 5:59AM EDT

Recent reports imply that the sky is falling, and Subaru will give up on its performance cars. This is false and sloppy, and it isn't based on fact. It's pure nonsense.

2024 Porsche 992.2 Top 10 things to know

10 Key Changes in the Porsche 992.2 That Have Fans On Forums Buzzing and Grumbling

By Bhavik Sreenath on June 7, 2024 - 4:54AM EDT

The Porsche 992.2 is here, and it's bringing some major changes. From a hybrid powertrain to a fully digital cockpit, here are the top 10 updates that have the Porsche community buzzing.

2024 Subaru Solterra Review: New Tech For The 2nd Year

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2024 - 1:13AM EDT

Subaru has just carried out an upgrade to its Solterra electric SUV aimed at correcting certain weak points of this model which is a close cousin of the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ, as these three vehicles share a common architecture.

New Car Warning That Affects Everyone Buying a New Car Today

By Timothy Boyer on June 6, 2024 - 4:15PM EDT

The days of car reviews are ending. Why? All because of this change the automotive industry is making that affects everyone buying their next new car. Plus, here’s how you can protect yourself…for now.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia - 5 Big Surprises

By John Goreham on June 6, 2024 - 2:12PM EDT

Toyota is a company that is often predictable. Yet, the Crown Signia seems to break many Toyota rules. Here are four things we expected that didn't go the way we predicted they would.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia - SUV, Crossover, or Wagon?

By John Goreham on June 6, 2024 - 12:59PM EDT

We debate whether to call the Crown Signia a sport utility vehicle (SUV), a crossover, or a wagon. What’s your take?

The Impreza Redefined, Subaru’s Cheapest Car Should Become A PHEV

By Denis Flierl on June 6, 2024 - 10:30AM EDT

There's news about the Subaru Impreza that has me raising questions. Should Subaru drop the gas-only Impreza and make the compact hatch a Plug-In Hybrid model? Something needs to change.

EV Charging Experts Are Still Stymied & Frustrated By Public Fast Charging

By John Goreham on June 6, 2024 - 9:45AM EDT

Expert electric vehicle testers have experienced multiple different types of fast-charging failures, incompatibilities, and slow charging occurrences over the past weeks. If EV advocates and experts can't make these things work right, who can?

I Have A Classic 911 And Wanted An EV Conversion, How Do I Go About It? The Facts & Figures Behind EV Conversions

I Have A Classic Porsche 911 And Wanted An EV Conversion, How Do I Go About It? The Facts & Figures Behind EV Conversions

By Bhavik Sreenath on June 6, 2024 - 9:36AM EDT

Porsche 911 EV conversions are on the rise! Explore the benefits, challenges, and costs of electrifying your classic 911, and discover the companies leading this innovative trend.

The New Subaru Crosstrek Hangs Tough But You Can't Win Em All

By Denis Flierl on June 6, 2024 - 6:24AM EDT

The remodeled 2024 Subaru Crosstrek could be Subaru's best SUV but still falls to third in the brand's lineup. Can Crosstrek catch the top model?

The first-ever Porsche 911 hybrid is here, and people still have mixed feelings about it

Porsche US Dealers Are, Apparently, Implementing Ferrari Sales Model For The Hybrid 911

By Dimitar Angelov on June 6, 2024 - 5:41AM EDT

The seemingly eternal breath-holding is now over. The first-ever, hybrid 911 is here, but prospective buyers in the US are not happy with the dealership practices.

This could be the last-generation Subaru WRX and still no STI variant in sight

Here's Why Subaru Might Give Up Performance Cars Entirely

By Dimitar Angelov on June 6, 2024 - 3:22AM EDT

Subaru's enthusiast-focused models are not doing great, and the writing is on the wall.

Elon Musk Shares Glimpse Into The Near Future Of FSD: One Intervention Per Year

By Jeremy Johnson on June 6, 2024 - 12:28AM EDT

Elon Musk just shared where version 12.6 of Tesla's FSD software is likely to go - and that is one intervention per year. I expect to see this version this year. 12.4.1 is releasing today to Tesla employees, and to customers starting this weekend.

Cars That Will Leave You Stranded on the Road

The Worst American Cars You Should Avoid Buying In 2024

By Timothy Boyer on June 5, 2024 - 10:08PM EDT

Here are the most unreliable American cars and SUVs you should never buy for 2024 says this new car reviews automotive expert.

Mopar Has Created a Limited-Edition Custom 2024 Jeep Gladiator

By Mary Conway on June 5, 2024 - 8:38PM EDT

Only 250 of these trail ready Gladiators will be available straight from the factory! See the special graphics package.

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