Automotive News (Page 199)

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.

Tesla Giga Shanghai Achieves Annualized Production Rate Of Over 900,000 Vehicles In August

By Tinsae Aregay on September 8, 2022 - 9:58PM

Tesla China has just posted its second-highest monthly delivery number in August, producing and selling 76,965 vehicles. And even more impressively, August's delivery numbers mark the second time Giga Shanghai was able to surpass an annualized production run rate of 900,000 vehicles.

Tesla's Record Setting Month at Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on September 8, 2022 - 6:46PM

Tesla has set a new record for production in Giga Shanghai. Tesla produced over 76,000 vehicles and this is still far from what Tesla will be producing by the end of the year.

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Ford Updates BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving; Adds Features

By Marc Stern on September 8, 2022 - 5:01PM

For the last couple several years, Ford has been working with its hands-free driving suite called BlueCruise. Now at BlueCruise 1.2, the driving suite offers such things as automatic land-changing and other features.

Consumer Reports Says Subaru Outback Is Your Best 10-Year-Old SUV Pick

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2022 - 12:32PM

The Subaru Outback is now one of the three best ten-year-old used car picks and the best SUV choice for shoppers. Check out the top picks from Consumer Reports that are under $15,000.

Image of fans photographing and taking video of the 2023 Nissan Z by John Goreham

Test Report - Nissan Z Fans Love the New 2023 Z Sports Coupe

By John Goreham on September 8, 2022 - 11:52AM

Fans of the classic and recent Nissan Z cars LOVE the new generation. Here's what we observed during our time in the new 2023 Nissan Z.

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Plans For Powerful Hybrid Mustang Reportedly Shelved

By Marc Stern on September 8, 2022 - 10:54AM

As the big reveal gets closer and closer more information is coming out about the upcoming 2024 Mustang. For sure, it will likely have a V8 powerplant under the hood. Indeed, the V8 is likely the last gasoline engine that will power the Mustang line. Plans for a hybrid -- battery/gas engine -- Mustang have reportedly been shelved. The reveal is coming Sept. 14.

2023 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

Subaru Tries To Build More New Forester SUVs For The U.S. But Still Can’t Keep Up

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2022 - 7:08AM

Why is the 2022 Subaru Forester so hard to find in the U.S. market? Subaru released its factory export results, and it gives some insight.

Jay Leno on Elon Musk & EVs: “I Think He Should Get ... Credit"

By Armen Hareyan on September 7, 2022 - 10:52PM

Model Y With Tesla Vision Receives Top Score On New Euro NCAP Safety Test Despite Lack Of Radar

By Tinsae Aregay on September 7, 2022 - 8:35PM

The Tesla Model Y has received a leading score of 98 percent in Euro NCAP's automatic emergency braking test despite the vehicle not being equipped with radar. This is a great testament to Elon Musk's and Tesla's belief that level 5 autonomy can be achieved using only cameras.

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Six Production And Logistics Executives Have Left Lucid

By James Walker on September 7, 2022 - 12:12PM

Lucid reshuffles high-level personnel as it fights to ramp up production.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

2 New Subaru Models Outpace The Best But Customer Loyalty Still Declines

By Denis Flierl on September 7, 2022 - 11:39AM

A new report says Subaru customer loyalty declines even though they have two of the top-selling models. See why new car shoppers are switching car brands faster now.

Elon Musk Says More Tesla Solar & Batteries Are Needed In California Amid Record Heat Wave & Power Outages

By Tinsae Aregay on September 7, 2022 - 11:19AM

California is currently experiencing record heat waves and a record electricity demand with authorities warning residents to prepare for rolling blackout. And in response, Elon Musk says the state needs more solar panels & stationary batteries to deal with the current situation.

Tesla Is Reportedly Tendering for Contracts of 2nd Gigafactory in Shanghai

By Armen Hareyan on September 7, 2022 - 10:15AM

There are unconfirmed rumors in China that Tesla is building a second Gigafactory in China. This is in addition to a strong possibility that Tesla has already started certain processed to build a Gigafactory in Quebec Canada. But now we are hearing rumors of a second Gigafactory in China. In this report I am going to tell you everything I know abut it, some of which is confirmed, while the rest is not.

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Toyota's 2023 GR Supra Is Now Available With a Stick Shift Manual Transmission

By John Goreham on September 7, 2022 - 9:03AM

The long-awaited arrival of the stick shift Toyota Supra is now here.

2022 Subaru Ascent, 2023 Subaru Ascent features, pricing

Subaru Has Good And Bad News For New Ascent Shoppers

By Denis Flierl on September 7, 2022 - 6:55AM

The 2022 Subaru Ascent sells well before the newly-upgraded 2023 Ascent models arrive. But there's bad news if customers wait for the 2023 models this Fall.

Is There Really a 430 Mile Range Model 3 Battery?

By Jeremy Johnson on September 6, 2022 - 7:50PM

Is there really a 430 mile range Model 3 Battery? Recent news has come out that CATL will produce such a battery. The question is: What will Tesla do with this battery? Will they utilize all the range, or reduce the size of the battery pack?

Kia Models Recognized As Top Performers By MotorTrend

By Justin Hart on September 6, 2022 - 11:41AM

Last week, Kia notched several new accolades from MotorTrend magazine for vehicles across its lineup, proving yet again that Kia is making some of the most desirable, impressive, safe, and value oriented vehicles one can buy.

Tesla Has Something Big About To Happen...

By Jeremy Johnson on September 6, 2022 - 10:56AM

Tesla has 3 big things about to happen as it is about to surprise everyone with its results in Q3 and Q4 of 2022.

2022 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Subaru Impreza pricing, features

Impreza Is Subaru’s Biggest Surprise - There’s 4 Reasons Why

By Denis Flierl on September 6, 2022 - 9:13AM

The 2022 Impreza is Subaru’s surprise model this summer. Here’s why and what’s next for compact car shoppers.

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Avoid the Directional Tire Trap If You Own A VW ID.4 Or Any Vehicle With Mis-Matched Tire Sizes

By John Goreham on September 6, 2022 - 8:42AM

Some vehicles have different front and rear tire sizes. In vehicles where this is the case, you must avoid tires with a directional tire tread. Here’s why.

Lamborghini Confirms New Plug-In Hybrid Supercar For 2023

By John Goreham on September 6, 2022 - 8:18AM

The days of conventional engines at Lamborghini are now numbered.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek pricing, specs, features

The Subaru Crosstrek Is Smokin’ Hot - Outselling Outback And Forester

By Denis Flierl on September 6, 2022 - 6:35AM

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is the hot model in the lineup for Subaru of America again. The Crosstrek is now outselling the Outback and Forester. See what’s coming for new car shoppers.

My Tesla Recharged Itself While Driving

By Jeremy Johnson on September 5, 2022 - 6:29PM

My Tesla Model 3 RWD gained an astounding 6% of its battery on a downhill drive from a mountain hike I went on. This is staggering and beats any ICE car hands down.

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Ford Recalls 2022 Mustang Mach-E EVs To Repair Half-Shaft Problem

By Marc Stern on September 5, 2022 - 4:03PM

This has been quite a year for Ford as the automaker has filed 40-plus recalls, several to fix problems with driveshafts. Now, the automaker has filed another recall, this time for the Mustang Mach-E, to fix a troublesome right rear half-shaft.

3 Tesla Semi Updated Trucks Sighted in Road Testing

Three Tesla Semi Updated Trucks Sighted in Road Testing, Pointing To Imminent Delivery

By Armen Hareyan on September 5, 2022 - 1:10PM

Which Subaru Vehicle Is The Most Reliable? One Model Lasts The Longest

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2022 - 12:17PM

How reliable are Subaru vehicles over the last ten years? There is new data that says one Subaru SUV lasts the longest. Which model is the lowest performing?

Despite Toyota's Slow Pace Solid State Batteries Are Not a False Hope

By Armen Hareyan on September 5, 2022 - 11:37AM

While Toyota holds about 1,000 patents in the field of solid-state battery research for electric cars, we are seeing more suppliers and think this type of a battery in electric cars is not a false hope.

Tesla Supplier CATL Announces 430-Mile New battery

By Armen Hareyan on September 5, 2022 - 9:38AM

2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, pricing, fuel mileage

Subaru Outback Hasn’t Lost Its Appeal, It’s Ready For An American Revival

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2022 - 7:07AM

Sales of the 2022 Subaru Outback dropped again in August. Has the Outback lost its appeal with customers? Here is what new car shoppers should know about the Outback.

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Lucid Chairman: We Can Compete With Tesla

By James Walker on September 4, 2022 - 10:41PM

Lucid Group Chairman Andrew Liveris says Lucid's technology advantage gives it the ability to take on Tesla.

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