Automotive News (Page 285)

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.

The 10 Most Reliable Used SUVs Under $10K And Subaru Forester’s Full Report

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2022 - 7:16AM

In the New Year, if you are looking for a used Subaru Forester, there's good news. Used car prices are coming down, but which model year is the best? Check out the used Forester report here.

Elon Musk Reiterates Tesla Strong Fundamentals Despite Stock Price Dropping 65% In 2022

By Jeremy Johnson on December 30, 2022 - 11:01PM

Elon Musk has just shared that he sees Tesla's long term fundamentals as strong despite a large drop in stock price for 2022. This is good news for Tesla

Tesla Posts Massive List of Achievements for 2022

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2022 - 8:58PM

The Worst Cars, SUVs, And Trucks You Can Buy In 2023

By Timothy Boyer on December 30, 2022 - 8:40PM

Here’s the latest from a car consultant who warns car, SUV, and truck shoppers the vehicles that he has tested that are the worst you can buy in 2023. Spoiler alert---the Ford F-150 Lightning is one of them!

Why Car Owners Should Be Concerned After Their Car Hits a Curb

Common Hidden Problems When Your Car Hits a Curb

By Timothy Boyer on December 30, 2022 - 7:07PM

Here’s some pertinent info for car owners this winter who might find themselves wondering if sliding on ice and hitting a curb is something to worry about or not when their car looks fine.

Tesla Announces Good Move Returning To Extra Models To China With a Set Date

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2022 - 6:00PM

Tesla Reveals FSD Beta Is Running On 285k Vehicles Falling Short Elon Musk’s 1M Year-End Goal

By Tinsae Aregay on December 30, 2022 - 4:54PM

Tesla has revealed that FSD Beta is now running on 285,000 vehicles in North America. Although incredibly impressive and in a league of its own when compared to autonomy programs of other vehicle manufacturers, this is still significantly less than the prediction that Elon Musk made back in May saying FSD Beta will be running on 1 million vehicles by year-end.

Tesla Megapack Is a Sleeping Giant

By Jeremy Johnson on December 30, 2022 - 4:19PM

Tesla has ramped up production of its Megapack product, which is a large amount of stationary battery storage. Utilities will want these.

Tesla Offering $7,500 Off Model X and Model X Until the End of the Year

Tesla Offering $7,500 Off Model S and Model X Until the End of the Year

By Jeremy Johnson on December 30, 2022 - 3:42PM

Tesla is now offering $7,500 off of Model S and Model X vehicles until the end of the year, 2022.

Tesla's Innovation Is at the Speed of Thought

By Jeremy Johnson on December 30, 2022 - 11:56AM

We have a video with a discussion about Tesla and how fast they are able to innovate. It's at the speed of thought.

CR’s 10 Most And Least Satisfying New Cars - Subaru BRZ Makes One Of The Lists

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2022 - 9:12AM

Check out the ten new cars and SUVs owners would not buy again and ten that say they would. See which list the 2023 Subaru BRZ is on now and how other Subaru models rank.

Last Year's Subaru Ascent Is Not The Safest Midsize SUV - 2 Reasons Why

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2022 - 7:00AM

How safe is the 2022 Subaru Ascent? Here's why it's only the second-safest midsize SUV and why customers should buy the updated 2023 Ascent 3-Row SUV instead.

What Happened to 3,000 New Teslas Parked at BER Airport, Giga Berlin Followup

By Armen Hareyan on December 29, 2022 - 8:24PM

Tesla took a Giga Berlin delivery warehouse space problem and turned it into a brilliant marketing campaign.

Expect Incompetence at Lube Center Warns Mechanic

Stop Going to This Oil Change Shop Warns Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on December 29, 2022 - 7:40PM

Here’s a recent warning about a particular oil change service chain car owners need to stop going to warns a mechanic who reveals a recent incident that ruined a customer’s Lexus.

Tesla's Twitter Is Becoming the P.R. That So Many Have Wanted to See

By Jeremy Johnson on December 29, 2022 - 4:01PM

We are seeing an increased number of updates from the Tesla Twitter Profile. This is becoming the P.R. (public relations) that many have wanted to see.

Tax Credits Are Inconsistent With Tesla Model Y Vehicles - What the Difference Is

By Jeremy Johnson on December 29, 2022 - 3:19PM

As we look at the upcoming IRA tax credit, there is an inconsistency with how the Model Y qualifies. It's very strange and here is how Tesla can get around it.

Tesla Autopilot Ignores Police and Drives On As Driver Falls Asleep at The Wheel

Tesla Driver Falls Asleep at The Wheel - Autopilot Ignores Police and Drives On

By Armen Hareyan on December 29, 2022 - 2:47PM

Yesterday a very strange and dangerous thing happened in the Bavarian town of Bamberg in Germany that is related to Tesla and its Autopilot. On the Bavarian Autobahn Tesla driver fell asleep in autopilot mode. Autopilot ignored police and kept driving, multiple German media sources report, including Der Spiegel.

Elon Musk Tells Employees ‘Tesla Will Be Most Valuable Company On Earth’ Says To Ignore Stock Decline

By Tinsae Aregay on December 29, 2022 - 2:36PM

Since Musk announced his intention to buy Twitter, Tesla's market cap has gone down by more than $600 billion. This has caused a lot of concern to investors and Tesla employees who are all shareholders. However, today in a company-wide email Musk told employees to ignore the EV maker's stock market decline and that he believes Tesla will be the most valuable company on earth.

After A Year Of Success, Ford Leads In A Dubious Category

By Marc Stern on December 29, 2022 - 2:11PM

Yes, it has been quite a year for Ford Motor Co. with its successful introduction and sale of new models like its electric truck the F-150 Lightning and its compact pickup, the Maverick. On the other hand, Ford set a rather dubious record for 2022 with the highest number of recalls for the year.

I Have a Feeling Warren Buffett May Be Eyeing Tesla in 2023 Due To These 4 Factors

By Armen Hareyan on December 29, 2022 - 9:38AM

See What’s Hidden Inside The Next-Generation Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2022 - 8:38AM

Subaru hid three things inside the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. It has a special meaning for outdoor enthusiasts. Check it out here.

2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness report card

New Subaru Outback Wilderness Report Card - CG Says It Gets 4 A's And 3 B's

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2022 - 6:28AM

The 2023 Outback Wilderness is Subaru's most sought-after new model, and it just earned a Best Buy award from Consumer Guide. In its report card, here are the grades it receives in seven test categories.

2022 Was Quite A Year For Ford With New Models, A Prestigious Award, And Huge Demand

By Marc Stern on December 28, 2022 - 7:44PM

This year has been quite a big one for Ford, with a new model proving so attractive to buyers that the reservation period is over, and buyers won't have their compact pickups until sometime next year. Also, the Lightning continues to attract new buyers to the electric pickup.

Tesla Parks 3,000 Model Ys at BER Airport Because Giga Berlin Can't Hold Them

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2022 - 6:32PM

Tesla's v4 Supercharger Provides Megawatt Charging for Everyone

By Jeremy Johnson on December 28, 2022 - 4:27PM

Tesla is building v4 superchargers and these superchargers will provide insanely fast charging speed for all EVs that use them.

Tesla Model 3 and Ford Bronco - A Surprising Comparison

By Jeremy Johnson on December 28, 2022 - 11:00AM

A video shows a comparison between a Ford Bronco and a Tesla Model 3. It has some surprising things in it.

2023 Subaru Outback, 2023 Ascent best by CR

CR Now Says 2 Subarus Are Among The Most Reliable Fuel Stingy New SUVs

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2022 - 9:17AM

Is the 2023 Subaru Outback a reliable and fuel-efficient new SUV? What about the 2023 Subaru Ascent? See what an updated report by Consumers Reports says now about both Subaru SUVs.