Automotive News (Page 203)

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.

Technicians install new windshield in a Ford Product

Ford Wants Replacement Windshields To Meet Tough Standards

By Marc Stern on May 11, 2022 - 8:29AM

Although there are lots of television ads now pushing glass-installation services and their importance, Ford has launched a new service to ensure that any glass installs meet company standards.

An Undisclosed New Subaru Vehicle Just Went Undercover For The DTF

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2022 - 7:11AM

An undisclosed new 2022 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Impreza, or Legacy model will now go undercover. See what the Drug Task Force is up to with Subaru.

Your 2022 Toyota Tundra’s First Oil Change is Not Due for a While

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 10, 2022 - 5:48PM

2022 Toyota Tundra Owners share how they are recommended to do their first oil change after 10,000 miles.

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3 Ways the Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores Higher On Safety Tests Than Tesla Model Y

By John Goreham on May 10, 2022 - 3:04PM

In the latest IIHS testing, Toyota’s plug-in hybrid-electric crossover matches Tesla’s overall class-leading safety score and beats it in three interesting ways.

Mixed Messaging From Porsche Dealers When It Comes To Taycan Batteries

By Tom Bennett on May 10, 2022 - 2:15PM

While the Porsche Taycan is still a relatively new vehicle for the brand, it seems there is no clear consensus when it comes to battery woes with dealers seemingly on both sides of the fence.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing

New Subaru Solterra EV Production Grinds To A Halt Next Week

By Denis Flierl on May 10, 2022 - 11:38AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra should arrive next month, but a new plant shutdown could cause delays. See why the Solterra production will shut down next week.

5 New Features of the 2022 Tesla Model Y

By Jeremy Johnson on May 10, 2022 - 11:18AM

The Tesla Model Y, 2022, has several new features from the first versions. We have a video from Tall Tesla Guy sharing what these are as well as additional features he did not mention.

The Tesla Model 3 - Why You Need To Own One

By Jeremy Johnson on May 10, 2022 - 10:56AM

The Tesla Model 3 is a very cost effective car for range, performance, and battery life. There are three versions you can choose from: RWD, AWD (long range), and AWD (performance). Let's go over what makes this car so great.

These Simple Mods Will Help Your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Tackle Dirt Roads Better

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 10, 2022 - 10:14AM

It’s true, that your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid isn’t meant for heavy off-roading, but that doesn’t mean you can’t tackle dirt roads anymore. Here are some simple mods to make your Hybrid more off-road.

Honda Adds Two Years Of Included Maintenance To 2023 Models

By John Goreham on May 10, 2022 - 9:33AM

Honda now matches Toyota’s included maintenance program. Here’s how Honda’s maintenance stacks up compared to the full list of competitors.

2022 Mazda CX-5 Review: Thorough Renewal Without Changing DNA

By Armen Hareyan on May 10, 2022 - 9:17AM

Mazda's best-selling SUV the CX-5 is updated inside and out for a 2022 version that improves on some features over its predecessor.

Tesla Giga Shanghai's EV production is suspended again

The Real Reason Tesla Suspended Giga Shanghai's Production Today

By Armen Hareyan on May 10, 2022 - 9:10AM

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing

Subaru Crosstrek Is Now One Of The 5 Hardest-To-Find New Cars In America

By Denis Flierl on May 10, 2022 - 6:45AM

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek continues to sizzle, and it's now one of the five hardest-to-find vehicles with the lowest inventory. Check out the list here.

A Solution to Taking Keys from Parent Problem

When It’s Time to Take Your Parent’s Car Keys

By Timothy Boyer on May 9, 2022 - 6:37PM

It is an unfortunate fact of life, but there does come the day when an adult child has to take their elderly parents’ car keys away from them to keep them and others safe. Here’s one solution to this age-old problem that makes life a little easier for both the elderly and their kids that is a must-learn lesson in life and cars.

Will The New Porsche Macan EV Be A Zero-Sum Game?

By Tom Bennett on May 9, 2022 - 3:42PM

With Porsche set to release an electric Macan, will sales of the gasoline-powered Macan lineup drop as buyers make the leap to EVs?

Ford Owner Plans To Tow With A Lightning

Ford Tech Helps To Ensure That Towing Reliability Data For The Lightning

By Marc Stern on May 9, 2022 - 3:31PM

Ford's Lightning uses its "brains" to ensure that they can tow their trailers the distance.

2022 Toyota Tundra Owners Share Their Confusion on Early Brake Rotor Service

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 9, 2022 - 2:55PM

A major post on Facebook showed just how early some 2022 Tundra owners are bringing in their trucks to get new rotors.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru No Longer Has The Fewest Number Of New Cars To Sell

By Denis Flierl on May 9, 2022 - 12:47PM

Subaru has had the tightest supply of new cars of any automaker. The 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek models are the hardest to find. But one automaker just passed Subaru with just a three-day supply.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owners Say They Dislike the Horn Because of “clown-like” Sound

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 9, 2022 - 10:36AM

If you own a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and worry about your status as a driver, the horn is the ultimate showoff. See how some owners say their stock horn isn’t loud enough.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

SUVs Best Off-Road And For Road Trips - Why Subaru Outback Tops Both

By Denis Flierl on May 9, 2022 - 9:13AM

What are the best SUVs for going off-road and taking a road trip this summer? See why the 2022 Subaru Outback checks both boxes.

Update - Toyota Says bZ4X Electric Vehicle May Not Charge Below -4 Degrees F

By John Goreham on May 9, 2022 - 8:38AM

In a new press release about the bZ4X, Toyota has a warning for battery-electric vehicle shoppers in cold areas.

2020 Subaru Outback, Ascent drained battery lawsuit

New Subaru Drained Battery Lawsuit Settlement - What Owners Should Know

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2022 - 7:17AM

There is a new settlement in the Subaru drained battery lawsuit. Here is what customers need to know.

This One Feature Will Improve Your MPG On The 2022 Toyota Tundra

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 7, 2022 - 11:45PM

2022 Toyota Tundra owners share how this one simple addition to your truck will improve looks, functionality, and gas mileage.

Tesla AI to Disrupt Yet Another Industry

By Jeremy Johnson on May 7, 2022 - 10:41PM

Tesla AI is set to disrupt another industry besides FSD and labor. In a large report from Tesla from 2021, we can see some information that shows what industry this is. What is it? We'll go over it now and what Dr. Know-It-All knows it all has to say about it.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Wins as Best Full-Size SUV

Why Good Housekeeping Picked the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L as the Best Full-Size SUV

By Mary Conway on May 7, 2022 - 10:26PM

Good Housekeeping worked with Car and Driver to screen the SUVs.

Tesla FSD is Already Done and Nobody Can See It

By Jeremy Johnson on May 7, 2022 - 10:18PM

Tesla FSD is already done and there are three clues that if you are paying attention, will tell you that FSD is done. These clues and more will be what we go over now.

Second Opinion Review May Shed Some Light on the New Tundra

Should You Buy a 2022 Toyota Tundra? Here’s a 2nd Opinion on This Hot Topic

By Timothy Boyer on May 7, 2022 - 4:30PM

In one recent review, the V6 engine change in the Toyota Tundra was blasted for not providing truck customers with the traditional V8 engine owners look for in a big truck that can handle a big payload. Here’s a 2nd opinion by a Toyota mechanic who walks viewers through his thoughts during an inspection of the new Tundra with an ownership perspective that could change minds.

Tesla Says Upcoming ‘Futuristic’ Robotaxi Will Not Focus On Acceleration, Top Speed, & Handling

By Tinsae Aregay on May 7, 2022 - 3:49PM

Information regarding Tesla's upcoming dedicated robotaxi has been quite limited so far. In what might be the very first details about the new vehicle, Tesla today revealed the design principle of the upcoming robotaxi. Tesla says acceleration, top speed, and handling will not be a top priority for the new vehicle.

Canadian 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Customers Are in For a Long Wait

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 7, 2022 - 12:35PM

Some Canadians who ordered the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid shared how long it took them to get their RAV4 Hybrid

Image showing a rendering of the four-door convertible Fisker Ronin.

Fisker Project Ronin Is A 600-Mile Four-Seat EV GT

By James Walker on May 7, 2022 - 8:53AM

Fisker wants the Ronin to have the longest range of any production EV. Here's why were skeptical.

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