Automotive News (Page 190)

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.

Ford Escapes Are Among the 3 million vehicles recalled for shifter problems

Ford Expands Faulty Shift Recall To Nearly 3 Million Vehicles

By Marc Stern on June 20, 2022 - 10:11PM

Capping a major week of recalls, Ford has recalled about 3 million vehicles to fix a problem with its gearshift. Owners of the recalled vehicles may find themselves with vehicles that roll when they were not supposed to even though the vehicle was in Park. The culprit is the shifter cable and bushing. This is not the first time this issue has arisen.

Proposed $15,000 EV Tax Credit - Would Tesla Benefit?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 20, 2022 - 6:34PM

We've just seen a Tweet for a proposed $15,000 EV (electric vehicle) tax credit and this brings up a lot of questions. The reason for this Tweet is that such a tax credit would further accelerate EV adoption and reduce our dependency on oil and gas.

2022 Toyota Crown Patent Picture Leaked…Coolest SUV of 2022?

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 20, 2022 - 3:57PM

Some news sources have confirmed a leak from Toyota on the 2022 Toyota Crown which will be sold in the U.S. This may be the most futurist sedan of the year.

EV Tires Must Be Rotated Fairly Often Says Mechanic

The Dark Secret Behind EV Maintenance Says This Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on June 20, 2022 - 3:48PM

Here’s the latest warning from a popular mechanic on what he calls a dark secret behind electric vehicle maintenance that many new owners discover within the first 25,000 miles.

Toyota Tacoma Owners Say No to The EV Tacoma Train

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 20, 2022 - 12:44PM

Why do the majority of Tacoma owners say that they would not like an EV Tacoma? Could hybrid be the winner here?

2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness

Two Subaru Models That Need The 2.4L Turbo Engine But You Won’t Get

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2022 - 8:22AM

Subaru of America should give its customers two new models with the 2.4-liter turbocharged engine. Here's what they are and why you won't get them.

2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness features, specs, price, insurance costs

The 5 Cheapest New Cars To Insure - Subaru Forester Wilderness Is Now Best

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2022 - 6:47AM

How much does it cost to insure the 2022 Subaru Forester? A new report says Forester Wilderness is the least expensive car to insure in 2022. Check out the 5 least and most expensive new cars to insure.

Breaking: Refreshed Tesla Model Y With 4680 Cells & Structural Pack Gets A 0 To 60mph Upgrade

By Tinsae Aregay on June 19, 2022 - 8:08PM

Tesla began selling the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack at the Giga Texas opening event. The vehicle was a bit of a head scratcher for the Tesla community as it has worse range & performance than the 2170 Model Y Long Range. However, now we learned that Tesla is offering an acceleration boost for the refreshed Model Y through an over-the-air update.

Wait Time For Tesla Vehicles Increases After A Rush Of Orders Prompted By The Recent Price Hikes

By Tinsae Aregay on June 19, 2022 - 3:18PM

Recently Telsa increased the prices of its vehicles. However, this only seems to drive up demand even more. Following the recent price hikes, wait times for some Tesla variants like the Model Y have gotten even longer.

2023 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2024 Subaru Outback

Subaru Changed Its New Model Timeline - What It Looks Like Now

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2022 - 6:42AM

Subaru is transitioning, and they have changed when its new models receive updates and a remodel. Here is the new timeline for the 2023 Subaru Forester, 2024 Outback, 2024 Crosstrek, 2024 Ascent, and other new all-wheel-drive models.

Tesla's Giga Berlin Achieves 1,000 Vehicles Per Week Milestone

By Jeremy Johnson on June 18, 2022 - 5:03PM

Tesla's Giga Berlin achieves production milestone of 1,000 vehicles per week, equaling about 52,000 vehicles per year. Not bad for just being up and running for a couple months. I predict by the end of the year, Giga Berlin will be at 5,000 vehicles per week.

Why Toyota’s EV Compact FJ Cruiser Is Insanely Underrated

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 18, 2022 - 12:30PM

Lat year’s EV Compact Cruiser by Toyota left a lot of us in question. After wining concept design of the year, it’s time to get into deeper details.

Ford Engine with Another Mechanic's View

The Truck Engine Nobody Likes

By Timothy Boyer on June 18, 2022 - 10:39AM

Here’s the disassembly of an engine that this experienced salvage mechanic says nobody likes and shows why there might be some money in one if you have a truck that has gone south on you that carried this motor.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Find Out Subaru’s 5-10 Year Repair Costs According To Consumer Reports

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2022 - 7:03AM

How much does it cost-to-own a Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, or another model in the first five years? What are the 5-10 maintenance and repair costs? See how Subaru ranks with other automakers.

Used Cars That Cost the Most to Maintain Say Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on June 18, 2022 - 5:05AM

Not only is it important to find a used car that is reliable and passes a thorough inspection, but you also want one that has affordable maintenance costs. Here is a comparison listing of 5-year and 10-year-old cars and what they cost to keep running. Plus, be surprised by which make is actually the cheapest to maintain.

Tesla To Offer Enhanced Auto Pilot As Additional Option to FSD

By Jeremy Johnson on June 17, 2022 - 8:34PM

Elon Musk responded directly to a Tweet asking Enhanced Auto Pilot to be sold as a separate option from Tesla FSD. Elon Musk said, "Ok" and it looks like one man's Tweet is going to turn into a world wide feature release by Tesla.

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid May Be Your Camping Best Friend, Here’s How

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 17, 2022 - 3:26PM

Owners are saying that the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a very camping friendly car when it comes to charging and handling campers.

Ford Mustang Mach-Es Recalled For High-Voltage Problem

Ford Halts Some Mach-E Deliveries To Fix Electrical Problem

By Marc Stern on June 17, 2022 - 1:58PM

It goes without saying that the Ford Mustang Mach-E is a popular vehicle. Indeed, the order bank for Ford's first electric was shut for a long time as the number of orders exceeded the automaker's ability to produce them. Now, dealers have been told to fix any Mach-Es before they are delivered and any others on their lot because of a high-voltage electrical problem.

2023 Toyota bZ4X’s Multimedia System Is More Intelligent Than You Think

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 17, 2022 - 12:56PM

With a purchase of a brand new 2023 Toyota bZ4X you get everything from full EV to intelligent AI radios?

Just Rolled In This Friday Car Humor

By Timothy Boyer on June 17, 2022 - 8:44AM

Here’s a recent "Just Rolled In" for this Friday morning to have with a cup of coffee and a little smile to greet the day.

2023 Subaru Ascent features, upgrades, pricing

The 2023 Subaru Ascent Gets A Significant Upgrade For Active Families

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2022 - 6:18AM

The 2023 Subaru Ascent gets one new improvement that will make a difference for active families who want to get away from the city. The upgrade makes Ascent better for off-pavement adventures.

How Will Tesla Do During a Recession?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 16, 2022 - 8:55PM

With a looming recession coming, how will Tesla do during this time? Will profits increase or decrease? Will Tesla's order backlog shrink? We have some answers we're going to share now.

The Car Wizard Discusses the How's and Why's of Gas Saving Tips

10 Real Ways to Really Save Gas and Money

By Timothy Boyer on June 16, 2022 - 5:30PM

In light of rising gas prices, there’s been a lot of advice lately about how to squeeze as many miles as possible for as little money as possible to cut down on your car expenses. Here’s the latest such advice with a few less common and non-conventional recommendations and tips.

2022 Toyota Tundra Owners Give Approval Over Better JBL Sound System

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 16, 2022 - 3:50PM

Is the 2022 Toyota Tundra’s sound system finally better than the previous year’s? Apparently, owners are contempt with this new system.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Comes Out In Support Of Fossil Fuels As Gas Prices Reach Record High

By Tinsae Aregay on June 16, 2022 - 11:36AM

Elon Musk, through the EV company he found, Tesla, is trying to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. However, today Musk has come out in support of fossil fuel production.

Tesla Increases All Vehicle Prices, Some By As Much As $6000, Model Y Now Starts At $66K

By Tinsae Aregay on June 16, 2022 - 9:18AM

In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has once again increased the prices of all its vehicles. The price increases range from $1,000 all the way up to $6,000. The new hikes have also pushed the starting price of the Model Y to $66,000.

3 Subaru Baja Pickups And A Justy - Which Do You Want In Your Garage This Year?

By Denis Flierl on June 16, 2022 - 6:44AM

Check out three all-new 2024 Subaru Baja pickups and a Justy Wilderness Edition. Which new model do you want in your garage next year?

Despite Gas Prices, 2022 Toyota Tundra Owners Do Not Regret Their Purchase

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 15, 2022 - 1:16PM

In times of an oil crisis, would you still drive a 2022 Toyota Tundra only getting 20-23 mpg combined? Almost 200 people said they would.

Elon Musk's Warning to Lucid and Rivian and Other Auto Makers

By Jeremy Johnson on June 15, 2022 - 11:09AM

Elon Musk issued a stern warning to Lucid and Rivian recently - that unless something dramatically changes, both companies are headed toward bankruptcy. Will these companies succeed? Only if they can profitably reach volume production.

Owning an EV is a Break-Even Deal Financially

EV Owner Reveals 5 Hidden EV Expenses of Owning an EV

By Timothy Boyer on June 15, 2022 - 10:45AM

Thinking about going EV and wondering just what the real costs of electric vehicle ownership are? Here’s a recent posting by a 10-year EV owner who talks about the hidden costs of owning an EV.

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