Automotive News (Page 223)

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.

Breaking: Elon Musk Confirms New Giga Press Coming In 2 Weeks Is For Tesla Cybertruck Body

By Tinsae Aregay on May 31, 2022 - 7:48PM

Today Elon Musk has confirmed the new 50% more powerful, 9000-ton Giga Press, which will finish assembly in 2 weeks, will be used to build the Cybertruck's body.

2022 Subaru Impreza pricing, features, specs, fuel mileage, price

4 Compact Cars With The Quietest Cabins - Subaru Impreza Scores 2nd Best

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2022 - 2:14PM

Which compact cars have the quietest cabins? Check out four models that are best at keeping the noise out. The 2022 Subaru Impreza is now second-best, see which model is the quietest.

Defender 130 images courtesy of Land Rover

Land Rover Goes Big With 3-Row Defender 130

By John Goreham on May 31, 2022 - 10:50AM

Those wishing the Land Rover Defender was a bigger vehicle have their prayers answered.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru Says They Just Ramped Up New U.S. Model Production 85 Percent

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2022 - 9:55AM

Subaru hasn't had much good news for quite a while, but the Japanese automaker says the production of 2022 Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek is up. What does it mean for customers?

Consumer Reports Likes A Used Subaru BRZ But Not The WRX

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2022 - 6:45AM

What are the best used sports cars? Under $15,000, Consumer Reports says the Subaru BRZ is a top pick. See why they don't like the WRX.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Not Build A Gigafactory In India

By Tinsae Aregay on May 31, 2022 - 12:56AM

Elon Musk has doubled down on his standoff with the Indian government saying, Tesla will not build a factory in the country unless it is first allowed to sell & service its cars.

Owning a Tesla Model 3 After One Year - The Truth

By Jeremy Johnson on May 31, 2022 - 12:06AM

The Tesla Model 3 standard range is Tesla's cheapest car. We have someone who has the truth about owning it after a year and let's see what they had to say about it.

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Will Democrat Shoppers Cancel Tesla Over Musk’s Many Feuds?

By John Goreham on May 30, 2022 - 2:15PM

Elon Musk has been amping up his feuds with one political party’s politicians. Will activist shoppers avoid buying the best EVs made in America?

VW Latest Automaker To Use Star Wars To Promote Cars - Now It's Obi-Wan Kenobi

By John Goreham on May 30, 2022 - 1:31PM

Automakers cannot get enough of Star Wars marketing tie-ins. Here’s what Obi-Wan and Volkswagen have in common.

Is ResistAll Worth the $2,000 Add-On for Your 2022 Toyota Tundra?

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 30, 2022 - 12:13PM

Some owners are saying that dealers are not reasonably pricing ResistAll and Nitrogen add-ons for after-purchase options for the 2022 Toyota Tundra.

Carvana Stock Drops By Nearly 90% - Thousands Laid Off

By John Goreham on May 30, 2022 - 12:11PM

Online used vehicle retailer, Carvana, looks like it is headed for trouble. Here’s what’s happening with this once-promising company.

Toyota and Stellantis announce and electric van

Who Will Buy Toyota's Electric Van in Partnership with Stellantis?

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 30, 2022 - 10:31AM

Toyota and Stellantis yesterday announced a new partnership in which they plan to manufacture and sell electric vans. Let's see who may be the potential customers and buyers of Toyota's new electric van.

Subaru Drops In KBB Brand Consideration - No New Models In The Top 10

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2022 - 9:59AM

What are the most considered car brands when shopping for a new car? A new Kelley Blue Book report says Subaru dropped in its ranking this year.

Toyota and Stellantis Partner On Large Commercial Van - Yes It’s Electric

By John Goreham on May 30, 2022 - 9:11AM

Toyota and Stellantis of Europe are partnering on a commercial van that could give existing suppliers some competition.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, fuel mileage

10 Cars With The Fewest Problems - Subaru Crosstrek Scores Best Small SUV

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2022 - 8:13AM

What are the ten most reliable new cars? Subaru has one model, the 2022 Crosstrek, that stands out among the best. Check out the full report here.

Image showing Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson as he introduces the new episode of Lucid Tech Talk

New Lucid Tech Talk Video Shows The Advantage Of Making Your Own Puzzle Pieces

By James Walker on May 29, 2022 - 5:03PM

Lucid's latest Tech Talk video delves deep into the Air's ingenious uses of space and gives us never-before-seen insight into its design.

Consumer Reports 10 Most Reliable Cars You Can Buy Today

By Timothy Boyer on May 29, 2022 - 4:59PM

Reliability is the number one factor car owners want and expect with the purchase of a new vehicle. However, many models do not meet this expectation. To help consumers find cars that do meet this expectation, analysts have dug into the data and determined that these are the 10 most reliable cars you can buy today.

Image showing an interior shot of Lucid's HQ with a body shell mounted on the wall.

Lucid Reshuffles Executives In A Bid To Speed Manufacturing

By James Walker on May 29, 2022 - 2:18PM

Lucid's VP of Manufacturing will work elsewhere in the company as sluggish production plagues the EV manufacturer.

Consumer Reports Says These 10 Vehicles Are the Least Reliable to Own

By Timothy Boyer on May 29, 2022 - 7:38AM

According to one study some of today’s newest car models are predicted to wind up in garages for repair more often than ever before due to the complexity of added on safety features. However, some models are even worse than others according to a recent Consumer Reports list of what they say are the 10 vehicles that are the least reliable of them all.

2022 Subaru WRX, 2022 Crosstrek, 2022 BRZ

The 10 Hardest To Find New Cars Today- Subaru Now Has 3 Models

By Denis Flierl on May 29, 2022 - 7:08AM

Why is the 2022 Subaru WRX, 2022 Crosstrek, and 2022 BRZ so hard to find? They are now among the ten hardest to find new cars in America. See which Subaru model is number one on the list.

Spying on the New Tesla 4680 Model Y at Giga Texas

By Jeremy Johnson on May 28, 2022 - 9:17PM

Jordan, from Out of Spec Reviews, got close to Giga Texas and with a drone to give us an update on the 4680 Model Y at Giga Texas as well are more details about Tesla's largest giga factory. Let's see what he found out.

How to Charge Your Non-Tesla at a Supercharger

By Jeremy Johnson on May 28, 2022 - 8:38PM

If you have a non Tesla vehicle, you can still charge your car at a Tesla super charger. Let's watch the owner of a BMW charge his car at a Tesla super charger and see what his experience was like.

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Will Crank 418 Horsepower

Ford Bronco Raptor Will Crank Out 418-Horsepower, 440 lb-ft of Torque

By Marc Stern on May 28, 2022 - 3:51PM

When the Bronco Raptor was debuted last February Torque News, like other publications, speculated about just about everything to do with the specialty SUV. Though we thought that, based on information about other models from Ford that used the same engine, the power would be in the 350 to 400 horsepower range, we didn't know exactly. Now, we do.

Elon Musk Says He Has ‘Trust Issues’ After Bill Gates’ Tesla Short Position Balloons to $2 Billion

By Tinsae Aregay on May 28, 2022 - 2:38PM

Last month through leaked text messages between Bill Gates and Elon Musk we learned that the former Microsft CEO has a massive $500 million short position in Tesla. And now Musk says Gates' Tesla short position has grown to $1.5 to $2 billion and revealed that it gives him trust issues.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owners Say No To Trade-Ins…Even For Offers Over MSRP

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 28, 2022 - 12:51PM

A poll suggested that 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners would not trade in their car for something else…even for offers above what they paid for.

Image showing the field for the 50th running of the 24 hours of the Nurburgring race.

24h Nurburgring: 50th Anniversary Race Runs This Weekend

By James Walker on May 28, 2022 - 12:40PM

The world's most difficult endurance race is underway in Germany. Here's where to watch.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Warns There Are Only 5,000 New Vehicles Left For U.S. Customers

By Denis Flierl on May 28, 2022 - 11:28AM

A report says Subaru of America's new car supply of 2022 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models are lower than ever. See how few new cars are available for U.S. customers and when things will improve.

2022 Tundra Owners Approve Motor Even though Problems Keep Piling

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 28, 2022 - 10:01AM

Owners of the new 2022 Toyota Tundra say they like the new drivetrain even though the voices of poorly built turbo wastegates keep reaching out.

image showing the exterior of a Lucid Studio.

Lucid Issues Its Second Safety Recall Over Wiring Harness Issues

By James Walker on May 28, 2022 - 9:45AM

More than a thousand Lucid Airs included in the recall concerning the EV's Glass Cockpit instrument panel.

2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, reliability, safety

Subaru Ascent Makes Consumer Reports 10 Least Reliable Cars List Again

By Denis Flierl on May 28, 2022 - 9:10AM

Is the 2022 Subaru Ascent reliable? Ascent just made the Consumer Reports ten least reliable cars list again. Are there still problems with the 3-Row family hauler?

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