Automotive News (Page 8)

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.

Toyota And Tesla Find Fascinating Way To Extend Electric Car Battery Life

By Rob Enderle on September 4, 2024 - 7:52PM

Toyota and Tesla, with a ton of help, make Lithium-Ion batteries last 50% to 70% longer with the only impact on manufacturing being they can build them faster. This is an unusual two-for-one.

Honda Prologue delivery chart by John Goreham

Hey, Look - Honda's Prologue Outsold Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru's EVs Last Month

By John Goreham on September 4, 2024 - 6:03PM

In just five months of sales, the new Honda Prologue outsold the Hyundai Ioniq 5, all of Kia's EVs combined, and the Subaru Soltera. To name just a few.

Who Should, And Should Not, Buy An Electric Car, If You Have a Garage With Enough Headroom

By Rob Enderle on September 4, 2024 - 5:42PM

A lot of people who bought electric cars don’t want to buy another and a lot of people who bought electric cars, like me, will never go back to gas. So who should buy an electric car?

Jaguar I-Pace vs. Audi E-Tron GT – How Electric Cars Are Evolving

By Rob Enderle on September 4, 2024 - 5:21PM

Looking at my past Jaguar I-Pace and my 2022 Audi E-Tron GT, electric cars appear to be advancing very quickly.

Hyundai N Vision 74 Hydrogen Lab Rolling Prototype

The Hyundai N Vision 74 Hydrogen Rolling Lab But Does Hydrogen Make Sense?

By Rob Enderle on September 4, 2024 - 5:10PM

The Hyundai N Vision 74 Hydrogen Lab is a rolling wonder, but the ship has sailed on Hydrogen power for vehicles.

Affordable SUV Recommendations from Consumer Reports

Best SUVs Under $30,000 Recommended by Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on September 4, 2024 - 4:53PM

The latest from Consumer Reports with their recommendations of the best new 2024 and 2025 model SUVs that you can find this month for under $30,000 that will not leave you stranded on the road.

It’s Time To Bring Subaru’s Hot Layback Sportwagon To The U.S.

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2024 - 10:06AM

Subaru brought the new Layback in Japan, but it isn't selling. Should the Japanese automaker bring the turbocharged sport wagon to the U.S. market, and would it sell here? I think it would be a hot new offering.

Image of family in Honda Pilot by John Goreham

2025 Honda Pilot Black Edition Review - Perfect But For One Small Detail

By John Goreham on September 4, 2024 - 8:53AM

We had the pleasure to try out the new 2025 Honda Pilot Black Edition and found it was outstanding in all ways but one.

Tesla Unveils Cybertruck Winter Tire Package in North America for $3,000

By Armen Hareyan on September 4, 2024 - 7:03AM

Cybertruck's new winter tires look cool and those are probably the most aggressive winter tires I have seen.

CR’s Best New Small SUV, Subaru Crosstrek The Best Of 10

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2024 - 7:00AM

What are the best new small SUVs for under $30,000? Here are Consumer Reports' top ten picks, and I'll explain why the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is CR's top choice over them all.

Tesla's Are Now Driving Without A Driver In The Seat With Actual Smart Summon: Check Out the Driverless Tesla Videos

Tesla's Are Now Driving Without A Driver In The Seat With Actually Smart Summon: Check Out the Driverless Tesla Videos

By Jeremy Johnson on September 3, 2024 - 10:17PM

Tesla vehicles are being seen driving around without a driver in the driver's seat, and this is all made possible by actual smart summon. Soon, this will happen everywhere, not just parking lots.

I Would Gladly Replace My 2011 Toyota RAV4, But Can't Because of V6

By Armen Hareyan on September 3, 2024 - 9:07PM

In a recent comment under our story about Toyota's reliability, one 2011 RAV4 Sport owner with a V6 engine, has had nothing but positive experiences with his vehicle. And he is not willing to part with it for this single reason.

Tool Test Reveals Surprising Craftsman Recommendation

The Craftsman Wrench Set That You Should Buy Today

By Timothy Boyer on September 3, 2024 - 6:28PM

A new review shows that at least one special subset of today's Craftsman wrenches beats Harbor Freight's Icon brand, is as good as Snap-on…and is much cheaper.

Vehicle Testing Hyundai Fan Raises Eyebrows Over New Ioniq 5 XRT Off-Road Trim

By John Goreham on September 3, 2024 - 5:11PM

Hyundai is adding an off-road trim to the Ioniq 5 product line for 2025. Here’s a skeptical look at this from the perspective of a fan of the brand and model.

Unbiased Review of the Cybertruck for Truck Shoppers

The Most Honest Tesla Cybertruck Review You Will Ever Hear

By Timothy Boyer on September 3, 2024 - 12:45PM

A respected Toyota mechanic dives into the technical aspects of what makes a Tesla Cybertruck good and not so good. Plus, the answer to a question truck shoppers need to ask before considering buying one.

My Spectacular Tesla Service Experience – Tesla Fixed My Cybertruck's Failing Front Drive Unit Inverter, Including Full Diagnostics and Subframe Disassembly in One Day

By Tinsae Aregay on September 3, 2024 - 11:07AM

A Cybertruck owner shares his satisfaction with how quickly Telsa was able to repair his truck. His Cybertruck needed a lot of work after electrocution risk was identified; however, Tesla was able to diagnose & fix the issue in a single business day.

10 Best Cars For College Students, Subaru Crosstrek Is Trekking-Fun

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2024 - 10:54AM

Which are the best new and used vehicles for college students? Here are Kelley Blue Book's top ten picks, and I'll explain why a new or used Subaru Crosstrek should be on your shopping list.

Subaru WRX, The Last Of A Dying Breed

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2024 - 7:46AM

The WRX performance car is synonymous with Subaru, but the sports sedan is a dying breed. Will it survive the new automotive trends? Subaru says yes.

Don't Be Surprised If The New Tesla Roadster Has SpaceX Rockets Underneath It, Allowing For Vertical Takeoff

By Jeremy Johnson on September 2, 2024 - 4:51PM

Elon Musk has stated that the new Tesla Roadster will be able to fly. I think this means it'll have an option for SpaceX rocket boosters underneath it for it to hover, as well as a rocket on the back. Here's that and more.

5 Innovations Toyota Made To Tundra Truck That Triggered an Industry Impact

By Armen Hareyan on September 2, 2024 - 11:23AM

The Toyota Tundra has undergone several innovations and changes that have made an impact on the full-size truck segment and the automotive industry as a whole.

The 10 Most Reliable Car Brands, Toyota And Lexus Are Light Years Ahead

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2024 - 9:00AM

Which car brands make the most reliable cars? I'll examine a new report from Consumer Reports and fill you in on the ten best automakers and why Toyota and Lexus are miles ahead of the rest.

Subaru Recalls, How Low Can They Go?

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2024 - 6:58AM

Which Subaru models have the best recall rating, and which have the worst? Here is the latest Subaru recall information for customers.

The Top 10 Car Brands You Say Are The Best and Where Subaru Ranks Now

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2024 - 7:25AM

Which are the ten best car brands? YouGov asked you the owners of the vehicles which are the best. Here are the fascinating results.

Why Off-Roading Fans Will Love the New 2024 Ram Lunar Editions

By Mary Conway on August 31, 2024 - 10:35PM

The two special editions are available on Ram's most popular off-roading Heavy Duty models.

Ford is Recalling More than 90,000 of its Popular Vehicles like F-150s and Broncos Because of Engine Valve Problems

By Mary Conway on August 31, 2024 - 9:19PM

This recall could be very costly to Ford because some of the vehicles may need engine replacements.

Electric Car Of The Future Leaving ICE Cars In the Dust

By 2029 Electric Cars Become Unstoppable

By Rob Enderle on August 31, 2024 - 8:15PM

The big problem with electric cars in a gas car world is the battery and range, currently it averages close to 250 miles which isn’t adequate for a full time car, but when it gets to 1,000 miles gas cars become obsolete. And that comes by 2029.

Tesla's Robotaxi Reveal Event Is Coming - What Will Be Revealed Is A Revolutionary Vehicle With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals

By Jeremy Johnson on August 31, 2024 - 5:27PM

The upcoming Tesla robotaxi vehicle event is coming soon and what is going to be revealed to the world is a revolutionary vehicle with no steering wheel and no pedals.

Tesla's FSD Supervised Can Drive You Just About Anywhere - For Only $99 / Month, You Get A Personal Chauffeur

By Jeremy Johnson on August 31, 2024 - 3:26PM

Tesla's FSD software has progressed quite significantly over 4 years and can drive you just about anywhere. Here's the variety of situations it can handle and more.

Subaru’s Surprise SUV Gets Straight A’s For Best Model To Fit Car Seats

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2024 - 12:46PM

Which Subaru SUVs are the best for fitting car seats? It's not the models you'd think. In the Two-Row category, a surprise Subaru SUV emerges as a top performer, earning straight A grades.

The Subaru Forester Is New And Hot But Not In The U.S.

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2024 - 6:48AM

The 2025 Subaru Forester has arrived, and it's hot right out of the gate. However, it's the hottest new model up north in Canada and not in the U.S. yet.

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