Automotive News (Page 4)

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.

Breaking: Tesla has Quietly Recalled Cybertrucks Built Around February & is Secretly Replacing Complete Battery Packs – Tesla Says It’s Due to “Cell Side Dent Induced Core Collapse”

By Tinsae Aregay on September 26, 2024 - 11:08AM

Tesla is conducting a secret recall to replace the high-voltage battery pack for Cybertrucks produced around February of this year. Tesla told one customer the issue has to do with dented cells that can cause a battery short and “core collapse.”

Tesla, "We Robot", Shared For The 10/10 Robotaxi Event - Here's Three Things That Will Happen

By Jeremy Johnson on September 25, 2024 - 8:14PM

Tesla has just shared the phase, "We Robot" in reference to the 10/10 robotaxi event. This is what it means.

Tesla Cybertruck Rental Prices are in Free Fall – You Can Rent One for $134/Day

By Tinsae Aregay on September 25, 2024 - 9:09AM

Cybertruck rental rates have fallen precipitously over the past few months, from $1000/day at the start of the year to as low as $134/day now. After Turo takes its cut, Cybertruck owners are only making $92/day renting out their trucks.

Subaru Needs To Push The Boundaries With A WRX Type RA

By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2024 - 5:23AM

Do you remember the Subaru WRX STI Type RA? It's time for Subaru to build an all-new WRX Type RA for performance enthusiasts. Let's wake up the WRX.

9 Roomiest Small Cars, Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza Are 2nd Best

By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2024 - 5:01AM

Which small cars and subcompact SUVs have the roomiest interiors? You'll be surprised at the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza. There's only one model with more cabin room. Here are the nine roomiest models you can buy now.

2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Image by John Goreham

2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew ZR2 - What Makes It Special

By John Goreham on September 24, 2024 - 5:06PM

We take a close look at the $78K 2024 Silverado 1500 ZR2 to see what makes this truck stand out in a crowd.

2025 Ram Rebel HD Sports a New Grille

By Mary Conway on September 24, 2024 - 3:43PM

Ram is teasing the upcoming reveal of its 2025 Ram Heavy Duty models with photos of the new trucks. The Rebel looks leaner and meaner with a brand new grille!

The Worst DIY Repairs…Ever!

By Timothy Boyer on September 24, 2024 - 3:09PM

There are DIY repair failures that car owners make through simple mistakes when following a car repair manual. And then, there are those DIY repair fails that boggle the mind. Here is a peek at some of the worst DIY repairs…EVER!

10 Best SUVs For Car Seats, Subaru Outback Surprises, Ranks Best

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2024 - 10:32AM

Which are the best new SUVs for parents? If you need to fit car seats, Kelley Blue Book ranked the ten best SUVs, and the 2025 Subaru Outback beats them all. Here is the latest car seat information parents need to know.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado Focuses on Capability and Affordability

By Mary Conway on September 24, 2024 - 8:53AM

2025 Chevrolet Silverados are one their way to dealers now. See why the truck wars are continuing to heat up.

Small SUV Battle, Subaru Crosstrek Vs. 10 New Hybrids

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2024 - 6:09AM

Which are the most reliable and fuel-efficient compact SUVs for new model shoppers this fall? Consumer Reports has thirteen new recommended models. Ten are new hybrid models. See who wins the battle, the Subaru Crosstrek or the Hybrids.

You Can Hear The Comments Of People Pass By A Driverless Tesla Being Smart Summoned In A Costco Parking Lot

By Jeremy Johnson on September 23, 2024 - 8:56PM

A Tesla without a driver in a Costco parking lot was seen and heard, with passers making comments while the car drove itself to the driver to be picked up.

Latest Compact SUV Recommendations from Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports on Reliable and Fuel-Efficient Compact SUVs

By Timothy Boyer on September 23, 2024 - 4:35PM

Consumer Reports' latest recommendations of compact SUV models that blend SUV utility and small-car practicality with money-saving fuel economy.

My Tesla Cybertruck Startled My Elderly Neighbor’s Horse; She Fell & Broke 8 Ribs – Deers & Gazelles are Also No Cybertruck Fans

By Tinsae Aregay on September 23, 2024 - 10:18AM

A Cybertruck owner says that his elderly neighbor had to be airlifted to a hospital after his truck startled her horse. She fell down and broke eight ribs. The Cybertruck also seems to startle and confuse other animals even more than gas vehicles.

Rally Team Finds BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A Tires Offer an Edge

By John Goreham on September 23, 2024 - 8:51AM

One New England-based rally team has found that street-legal Trail Terrain tires from BFGoodrich offer many advantages.

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Testing Image by John Goreham

Review - Uniroyal Tiger Paw All-Season Tires - Affordable, Capable, Competent

By John Goreham on September 23, 2024 - 7:27AM

The Torque News team begins a long-term test of a highly-rated Uniroyal tire. Will the affordable Tiger Paw be a good match for a top-selling AWD crossover SUV?

Winterize Your AWD Subaru Now, 6 Critical Services

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2024 - 6:28AM

Here are six easy but essential ways to prepare your Subaru all-wheel-drive vehicle for winter. Prepare your vehicle this fall before cold and severe weather driving hits you unexpectedly.

Tesla Saves The Life Of This Man's Love Of His Life - A Testament To Tesla Safety

By Jeremy Johnson on September 22, 2024 - 6:25PM

A Tesla saved this man's love of his life, in an accident that would have been fatal in just about any other car. It is a testament to the safety of Tesla vehicles and their numerous safety features.

2025 Jeep Gladiator to Get 4xe Option and New Lower Price

By Mary Conway on September 22, 2024 - 5:46PM

Fans have been asking for years why the Jeep Gladiator isn't electrified like the Jeep Wrangler.

Toyota’s 2 Least Reliable New Models Are Top-Sellers

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2024 - 2:31PM

Toyota, a brand known for its reliability, has a few surprises in its lineup. Two of its top-selling models, which you might not expect, are among the least dependable. Discover these unexpected findings here.

Firefighters Struggle to Break the Tesla Cybertruck’s “Transparent Metal” Glass During Emergency Response Training

By Tinsae Aregay on September 22, 2024 - 11:44AM

A new video posted on X and TikTok shows firefighters attempting to break the Cybertruck’s windows. However, despite wielding heavy axes, it takes three blows to see the first crack and over 12 blows to break the window completely.

The Party Is Over For Subaru

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2024 - 5:50AM

Times are changing for the Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek. It's great for customers and not so good for Subaru of America. Check out what's going on at retailers now.

My Tesla Cybertruck Windshield Shattered to Pieces While Washing it With a Microfiber Cloth

By Tinsae Aregay on September 21, 2024 - 11:29AM

A Cybertruck owner, Addam, says that his truck’s windshield shattered into pieces as he was washing it using a microfiber cloth. He adds that he was drying his glass from the inside when it spidered and shattered.

GM Recalling Nearly 450,000 Trucks and SUVs Including Silverados, Sierras, Tahoes and Escalades Because of Brake Fluid Warning Light Problem

By Mary Conway on September 21, 2024 - 10:31AM

According to NHTSA, a brake fluid warning light might fail to alert drivers to low brake fluid levels.

Your Vehicle's First Oil Change is Best Done DIY

Is Ford Hiding an Oil Leak Problem On the Maverick?

By Timothy Boyer on September 21, 2024 - 9:43AM

A new Ford Maverick owner shows why changing the motor oil yourself―at least for your vehicle's first oil change―is necessary. Plus, the most recent Ford Maverick recall alert.

The Secret Motor Oil Companies Don't Want You To Know

By Timothy Boyer on September 21, 2024 - 7:33AM

Specially formulated motor oils have a secret most car owners do not know: You can actually formulate your own specialty motor oil for your car. Here's how it is done.

Ditch Your Minivan, Buy A Subaru Outback Or Forester Instead

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2024 - 7:22AM

Should you buy a minivan? There are better alternatives if you need it for more than a commuter vehicle for hauling the kids to school and sports practice. Check out ten SUVs and two Subaru models that are top picks for the most active families.

How to Negotiate the Best Deal for a New Car

Negotiate The Best Deal With a Car Dealer For a 2025 Model

By Timothy Boyer on September 21, 2024 - 6:24AM

Learn step-by-step from this car expert the best way to get that deal you want on a 2025 model that will prevent you from spending thousands of dollars more than you should for a new car today.

Dear Subaru, I Walked Away

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2024 - 6:10AM

What happens when a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek slides off the road, flips three times, and hits a tree? Did the driver sustain life-threatening injuries? She should have but walked away instead. Here is Kenzi's incredible survival story.

Ford Recalling 2022-2024 Maverick Trucks Because of Rearview Camera Display Problems

By Mary Conway on September 20, 2024 - 10:20PM

These are frustrating and expensive problems for the automaker. They have a hit truck and software issues are forcing a recall.

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