Automotive News (Page 205)

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 Is Playing on Easy Mode, Other on Hard Mode

By Jeremy Johnson on September 18, 2022 - 11:29AM

Tesla is playing on easy mode and all others on hard mode. Tesla has reached volume production and profits, along with having material agreements for costs much lower than Lithium is now.

The EPA Says Some New Subaru Legacy Trims Are Now Less Fuel Efficient

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2022 - 6:35AM

Is the 2023 Subaru Legacy fuel efficient? The EPA says some newly-upgraded Legacy sedan, 2023 Outback, and 2023 Ascent trim levels now get one MPG less than the outgoing models. Find out why here.

Tesla's 4680 Battery Production In China - The Truth

Tesla's 4680 Battery Production - The Truth

By Jeremy Johnson on September 17, 2022 - 10:32PM

Tesla is moving 4680 production processes to Giga Texas to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S.

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Ford Introduces New Mustang Dark Horse – New Edition – And Pack Of Track Ponies

By Marc Stern on September 17, 2022 - 3:05PM

Ford used the Detroit Auto Show, renewed for the first time in three years, to not only introduce the 2024 Mustang but also introduce a new model, the Mustang Dark Horse, and a slew of track-ready racing ponies.

Is Tesla Planning a Giga Factory in Florida?

By Jeremy Johnson on September 17, 2022 - 1:35PM

Tesla could be planning a giga factory in Orlando, Florida. Here's one person's opinion on why this is a good idea.

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New Maserati GranTurismo Revealed With V6 Power

By James Walker on September 17, 2022 - 1:24PM

The new Maserati GranTurismo will be powered at launch by the twin-turbo Nettuno V6 found in the MC20 supercar.

The Good And The Bad - Five Subaru Winners, Two Surprise Losers

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2022 - 8:58AM

Which Subaru models perform the best in sales during the new vehicle shortages? Subaru now has five winners and two surprise losers.

Another Subaru Milestone - Its AWD Turns 50 And 4 Reasons Why It's Still The Best

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2022 - 6:24AM

Subaru hit another significant milestone this month. The Japanese automaker is commemorating the 50th anniversary of its iconic symmetrical all-wheel-drive system. Check out four reasons why it's still the best.

Polestar Wants To Build A Truly Climate-Neutral Car

By James Walker on September 16, 2022 - 1:07PM

Polestar 0 project aims to eliminate all carbon emissions from car manufacturing without relying on offsetting.

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Tech Talk: Lucid's Electric Motors Are The Best In The Business

By James Walker on September 16, 2022 - 11:17AM

New Tech Talk video deconstructs the Lucid Air's motor to show how it achieves more than double the power density of Porsche and Tesla.

2023 Subaru Legacy features, specs, upgrades, pricing

The 2023 Subaru Legacy Configurator Is Now Live - New Details

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2022 - 9:32AM

The 2023 Subaru Legacy is coming this fall. Subaru of America now has a new configurator for customers to see which trim is best for them. Check out the latest details here.

The Next-Generation 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Details, Images, And Videos

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2022 - 6:55AM

Subaru Corporation introduced the 2024 next-generation Crosstrek subcompact SUV. Complete details and when it's coming to U.S. customers.

Tesla Employees Confirm Work On Giga Berlin Battery Plant Is Continuing Despite WSJ Reporting

By Tinsae Aregay on September 16, 2022 - 12:06AM

Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla has decided to put on hold plans to produce 4680 cells in Giga Berlin. However, today, we have received conflicting information from individuals on the ground citing senior Tesla staff, that suggests work on the Giga Berlin battery plant is progressing according to plan.

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All-New Mustang Sets Bold New Style With Cockpit, Advanced Engine; Retains Manual

By Marc Stern on September 15, 2022 - 11:56PM

With lots of flourish and fanfare, Ford has launched the seventh generation Mustang. The launch coincided with the end of The [Ford] Stampede and the beginning of the Detroit auto show that roared back to life after three years. Some watchers have saId this might be the last generation internal-combusion engined Mustang -- well only time will tell.

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Porsche 963 Hypercar Goes Testing At Daytona

By James Walker on September 15, 2022 - 6:19PM

Check out these excellent pictures of the Porsche 963 which will compete in the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2023.

Tesla's New Money Printing Machine

By Jeremy Johnson on September 15, 2022 - 6:05PM

Tesla has a new money printing machine and Giga Berlin expanding is delayed.

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See How Honda Civic Type R Stacks Up To Competition

By John Goreham on September 15, 2022 - 5:13PM

We chart out the horsepower, torque, and powertrain layout of the Civic Type R vs. its main competitors. Honda fans will not be disappointed.

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Lucid Is Building 40-50 Cars A Day, Gets A New Buy Rating

By James Walker on September 15, 2022 - 11:00AM

Brokerage firm R.F. Lafferty says Lucid's technology gives it an edge over its competition as production finally starts to ramp up.

Tesla Contemplates A New Strategy for China Retail even As Sales Boom

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2022 - 10:53AM

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2023 Land Rover Defender 90 - A Driving Experience That Will Shock You

By John Goreham on September 15, 2022 - 9:10AM

We find that the 2023 Defender 90 Carpathian Edition has surprising abilities that the Wrangler and Bronco don’t offer.

Subaru Says Its 7 Millionth Vehicle Will Roll Off U.S. Assembly Line This Year

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2022 - 6:02AM

Subaru will make its seven millionth car at the U.S. plant this year. Check out when they are expected to hit the new milestone.

2022 Nissan Rogue Platinum FWD Review: Doing More For Less

By Armen Hareyan on September 14, 2022 - 8:52PM

The Nissan Rogue got a handsome facelift in the 2021 model year. The 2022 model, which I had the opportunity to review, greatly impressed me. In fact, the 2022 Nissan Rogue Platinum rose to the rank of the best in its category, inviting itself into conversations with the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V of this world.

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Asking For A Friend: When Canada Will Get More Electrified Kias

By Justin Hart on September 14, 2022 - 3:32PM

Recently, a Canadian reader asked me if I had any idea of how Kia’s electrified vehicle production is moving along and when countries might expect deliveries (and the Canadian market in particular). I reached out to Kia to see if I could get an answer and any advice for those anxiously waiting on an electrified Kia.

Subaru Canada Dealers Score Dead Last In J.D. Power Customer Service Dept Quality

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2022 - 10:20AM

What car brands offer the best service department quality in Canada? Check out the ten best mainstream automakers. Subaru scores dead last in the latest J.D. Power CSI study.

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One Important Reason To Upgrade To a Level 2 Home EV Charger

By John Goreham on September 14, 2022 - 10:10AM

If you own a BEV or PHEV and are still using a Level 1 charger, check out what this owner found when he measured and compared the energy wasted when charging with a Level 1 vs. Level 2 charger.

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New Solution Could Save EV Owners Thousands On Home Charger Installations

By John Goreham on September 14, 2022 - 8:33AM

For many homeowners, adding an electric vehicle car charger at home is cost prohibitive due to needed service upgrades. A new product may make adding the circuit dramatically more affordable.

The Subaru Forester - No Other SUV In Any Class Can Match This Stat

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2022 - 6:28AM

Is the Subaru Forester a good pick for compact SUV shoppers? A new report from Consumer Reports says it outscores all other SUVs.

Tesla To Bring Back Updated HD Radar To Its Vehicles With Autopilot HW4 Suggests New Finding

By Tinsae Aregay on September 13, 2022 - 8:58PM

Tesla recently removed radar from the company's vehicles and moved to a camera-based pure vision system. However, today we have gotten conflicting information that suggests, Tesla is planning to bring back updated HD radar to the company's vehicles with the upcoming Autopilot Hardware 4 upgrade.

Tesla Needs a Lower Cost Model

By Jeremy Johnson on September 13, 2022 - 8:11PM

Tesla needs a lower cost model without all the fancy features and without a frunk to be the robotaxi vehicle so that consumers can buy it now and use it as a robotaxi in the future. Here's why.

Tesla Brings Back The Cyberwhistle, Increases Price to 885 DogeCoin

By Tinsae Aregay on September 13, 2022 - 7:05PM

Tesla has once again brought back the Cyberwhistle to the company's online shop. And this time, the EV maker has increased the price of the Cybertruck-inspired whistle by 37%.

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