From Torque News. Tesla’s robotaxi service is live in Austin right now through the Tesla app, with average fares around $1.23 per mile compared to Uber’s typical $1.20 to $1.50 per mile driver payout, making real-world rides often 75 percent cheaper than a comparable Uber trip. Analyst Cern Basher projects that just 800 to 1,200…

From Torque News. Is the 2026 Kia Sportage actually quiet? Today I took the all-new Sportage LX (with its standard Sound-Absorbing Windshield Glass) straight into loud traffic and gusty wind. Door open… you can barely hear yourself think. Door shuts… we whisper and the cabin goes surprisingly peaceful. Real test. No fluff. In this video…

From Torque News. Reuters says Tesla is building a small, affordable SUV shorter than the Model Y, built in China on a new platform. Tesla already scrapped a budget EV once, and Elon Musk called cheap EVs "pointless." Musk recently teased something "way cooler than a minivan" is coming, which suggests a bigger vehicle, not…

From Torque News. GM may revive the Camaro in 2027, sharing a platform with the Cadillac CT5 and an unnamed Buick sedan at the Lansing Grand River plant. It can even be an electric Camaro coming back in 2027. A new Camaro is expected to offer rear-wheel drive and a version of the Corvette’s 6.7-liter…

From Torque News. One: The Power. 117 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. It’s not a Tesla Plaid, but it’s ‘peppy’—it feels way faster than the 8.5-second 0-60 suggests. Two: The Tech. You get a wireless charging shelf that actually fits modern phones and the same Uconnect system found in the Alfa Romeo Tonale. Three:…

From Torque News. Tesla just admitted that the charging industry has a serious problem with simplicity and transparency. To address this, they have launched two specific tools within their Supercharger for Business program. We are going to look at how these tools work and the three infrastructure goals Tesla plans to hit next. When a…

From Torque News. Tesla has officially rolled out Full Self-Driving V14.3, and this update is more than just another incremental step. Tesla’s FSD V14.3 update is a meaningful shift in how the system thinks, reacts, and learns from the real world. In this video, I break down all 11 improvements included in the latest Tesla…

From Torque News. Elon Musk just re-ignited a debate that the truck world can’t stop having. He posted on X, and it’s already racked up millions of views — quoting Tesla engineer Wes Morrill to make two bold claims: the Cybertruck Cyberbeast is quicker than a Porsche 911, and it’s more powerful than a Ford…

From Torque News. Tesla Semi hits 95% uptime in real fleet operations. That means trucks stay on the road. Not in the shop. Not waiting for parts. Fleet operators are paying attention. And diesel manufacturers are nervous. Dan Priestley runs Tesla’s Semi program. He confirmed it on Jay Leno’s Garage. The battery uses 4680 cells.…

From Torque News. Torque News took the 2027 KIA Telluride X-Pro deep into the rugged terrain an hour outside of Santa Barbara to see if this "off-road" trim is truly trail-ready or just a styling exercise. While the standard Telluride excels on the pavement, the X-Pro is engineered for the dirt, featuring a factory-raised suspension…

From Torque News. Join us for an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated 2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid as we take it through the scenic mountain passes and rolling fields of Santa Barbara, California. During this official KIA press event, we spent over three hours behind the wheel to see if the new hybrid powertrain…

From Torque News. The 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro Accessory Model is a masterclass in factory-backed overlanding, proving that the legendary three-row SUV is ready to dominate the outdoor adventure space. In this exclusive walkthrough, Chief Designer Kurt Kahl reveals how Kia has transformed the upcoming 2027 model into a rugged basecamp. From the striking topographical…

From Torque News. While navigating the bustling terminals of Denver International Airport (DEN), travelers often miss one of the most significant pieces of Colorado aviation history suspended right above their heads. Hanging in Concourse B near Gate B24, the Alexander Eaglerock NC 205Y is a masterfully restored 1920s biplane that serves as a tribute to…

From Torque News. If you’ve been following the 2027 Kia Telluride, you may have noticed one major change that has sparked discussion among SUV buyers and Telluride owners alike: the naturally aspirated V6 engine is gone. In this video, I share what happened behind the scenes at a special Kia Telluride media drive event in…

From Torque News. The Tesla Semi just delivered a surprising real-world result on Texas highways. In a 4,700-mile trial conducted by Mone Transport, a cross-border freight company operating between Laredo and El Paso, the electric truck achieved 1.64 kWh per mile efficiency—beating Tesla’s own estimated 1.7 kWh per mile rating for a fully loaded Semi…

From Torque News. Is Porsche about to copy a strategy Tesla mastered years ago? In this video, I break down the surprising report that Porsche may merge its Porsche Panamera and Porsche Taycan lineups into a single platform to reduce costs and simplify development. With Taycan sales reportedly dropping more than 20% globally and the…

From Torque News. Tesla’s electric semi truck is moving from prototype to reality, and the latest developments suggest the freight industry could be approaching a major turning point. New footage from Tesla’s Nevada factory shows production frames moving through the facility as the company aims for large-scale manufacturing of the Tesla Semi. At the same…

From Torque News. Tesla’s factory in Germany just experienced a major moment. In the latest works council election at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, the powerful German union IG Metall failed to win a majority of seats. That means Tesla’s Berlin factory will continue operating without union control of its works council. In this video, I explain how…

From Torque News. Germany’s auto heartland is in trouble. Even companies that switched early to electric vehicles are struggling. Dostech, a small supplier in Baden‑Wuerttemberg, invested heavily in EV technology in 2018. It seemed like a smart move. But today, they’re cutting staff and losing revenue. Why did doing everything “right” not work? Competition from…

From Torque News. To find your audio sources and stream music from your smartphone in the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, you will primarily interact with the standard 17.7-inch diagonal color touchscreen. To access the source menu, tap the Audio icon, which is located on the Home screen or within the vertical shortcut tray on the left…

From Torque News. I wish there were little Tesla coffee shops at Supercharging stations. Humans could get charged up while their cars are charging. This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at https://twitter.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and https://www.torquenews.com for daily automotive news. Also, follow us on Telegram at https://t.me/teslaev

From Torque News. Elon congratulated the Tesla team for the Cybercab’s production and made the following revealing detail about the production rate and pace. He wrote, "It’s an all-new product and radical redesign of car manufacturing to achieve ~5X higher production rate, which means the output S-curve will be very slow in the beginning, but…

From Torque News. The three-row electric SUV battle is heating up, and in this video we break down the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV vs 2026 Kia EV9 in a clear, numbers-driven comparison. We look at electric range, horsepower, towing capacity, charging speed, cargo space, and overall family practicality to see which SUV makes the most…

From Torque News. If you own a Mustang Mach-E or any EV, this story will get your attention. If your range doesn’t seem normal, then take it to the dealer to get the battery health checked before you are left stranded in the middle of a busy highway. A Mach-E owner who stopped at Tesla…

From Torque News. One Model S owner says Tesla is trying to charge him $250 every time this issue arises, but Tesla has no solution. Hey everyone, welcome back to Torque News. Today we’re talking about a 2016 Tesla Model S P90D with 80,000 miles, some recurring BMS error codes, and an owner who says…

From Torque News. A Tesla owner from Florida decided to find out the hard way. He rented a high mileage 2022 Tesla Model 3 and drove it to Canada in the middle of winter. What he experienced is something every current or future Tesla owner should hear. Here’s exactly what he wrote in the Tesla…

From Torque News. Elon Musk said something about the Tesla Semi this week that most people skimmed past. But it may be the most important Semi update we have heard in years. Not because of a date. Not because of hype. Because of three very specific words. Musk said the Tesla Semi starts “high volume…

From Torque News. Ford has just revealed early prototypes of an affordable mid size electric pickup, and this is not just another teaser photo drop. This is part of what Ford CEO Jim Farley calls the Universal Electric Vehicle project, which he described on X as one of the most audacious and important projects in…

From Torque News. A lot of criticism focuses on the Model Y third row. And yes, it’s small. No argument there. But let me ask you something honestly. How often do most families actually use the third row. Once a week. Once a month. Maybe on road trips. For most owners, that third row is…

From Torque News. Americans say they want big SUVs, but most of us buy compact crossovers. Look at the sales charts, not the comments section. Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Tesla Model Y. These dominate the market year after year. Full size SUVs get attention, but compact crossovers get volume. Tesla is following what people actually…

From Torque News. Before blaming Tesla for not building a big SUV, look at what buyers actually choose. Everyone says Tesla has a problem because it keeps expanding the Model Y instead of building a big, family-sized electric SUV. But what if the uncomfortable reality isn’t Tesla’s at all. What if it’s ours. Because the…

From Torque News. Tesla just launched their own branded solar panels. That’s right – the TSP-415 and TSP-420 models. These aren’t just any panels. They’re assembled right here in the US at Tesla’s Buffalo Gigafactory. Initial production? Over 300 megawatts per year. Tesla solar panels launch is a game-changer for homeowners. For years, Tesla dominated…

From Torque News. Tesla just confirmed something it has been promising for years. And yes, this one actually matters. Tesla says it has finally solved the 4680 battery dry cathode process. This comes straight from Tesla’s latest update and its 4680 battery leadership. So today, let’s break this down clearly. No hype. No jargon overload.…

From Torque News. If you live somewhere cold — and I mean actually cold, not “it dipped below 50 once” — you already know this truth deep in your bones: Winter is the EV stress test. Range drops. Charging slows. Regeneration gets limited. Dashboards start throwing warnings like it’s a big anxiety. And every winter,…

From Torque News. So Teslarati asked a simple question on X that opened a surprisingly deep wound in the Tesla community: Are people upset about Tesla discontinuing the Model S and Model X? And judging by the replies, the answer isn’t just yes or no — it’s conflicted, emotional, and honestly pretty revealing about where…

From Torque News. A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner recently sparked a major conversation after thermal imaging revealed a dramatic temperature difference in his heated steering wheel, with the top reaching 114°F while the underside stayed near 35°F. This real-world test raised an important question for truck and SUV buyers: is this uneven heated steering wheel…

From Torque News. There is a question about Tesla vs BYD that may be very common these days. How did BYD actually overtake Tesla as the world’s top EV seller, and what does that really mean for everyday EV buyers and investors like you and me? See our coverage from Torque News at https://www.torquenews.com/1/how-ev-buyers-and-investors-can-navigate-market-now-byd-has-overtaken-tesla-worlds-top-ev-seller Because…

From Torque News. Today, we’re talking about something that’s got the EV community buzzing: Elon Musk’s latest tweet on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving – or FSD – and why it might take a whopping 10 billion miles of real-world data to make unsupervised autonomous driving a reality. He gave an update on when Tesla can achieve…

From Torque News. Today we’re talking about something that REALLY matters if you’re thinking long-term ownership of an SUV, value retention, and low cost-per-mile. These are the top five Toyota and Lexus SUVs that you can drive into the 400,000-mile club. These Toyota and Lexus SUVs don’t just make it to 100k or 200k —…

From Torque News. Tesla Giga Berlin in Grünheide categorically rejects the introduction of a collective bargaining agreement. "There was a two percent wage increase this year in the relevant collective agreement," Tesla Giga Berlin’s plant manager André Thierig told the German Press Agency (dpa). "Because we are in a different economic situation than the industry…

From Torque News. “I just renewed my Tesla Model 3 Electric plan, and the unlimited charging is now a massive 12 hours, and the total cost is only $15 a month. I’ll take that all day!” That’s not a Tesla press release. That’s not an ad. That’s a real Tesla Model 3 owner named Brad…

From Torque News. A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he was locked out of his truck after stepping out to chat with someone for a minute. He had his phone inside and the windows open, but the truck locked itself and automatically closed the windows on him. Reference: A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Locked…

From Torque News. So after 60,000 miles of charging to 100% every night, this Ford F-150 Lightning owner says his battery shows “not one single percentage point” of degradation. Check out Torque News reporter Noah Washington’s article at https://www.torquenews.com/17998/after-60000-miles-charging-100-every-night-ford-f-150-lightning-owner-says-his-battery-shows to see the image this F-150 owner posted documenting how he charged his EV truck’s battery…

From Torque News. Sawyer Merritt just dropped a bombshell post showing 16 Tesla Cybercabs parked at the factory’s crash test facility. These aren’t just any prototypes – drone photos reveal some with deployed airbags and visible damage, proving Tesla is hardcore about safety validation for their robotaxi fleet. And get this: Cybercab production kicks off…