Automotive News (Page 228)

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.

Image of Integra stick shift courtesy of Acura.

Acura Expects 65% of Integra Owners to Choose The Stick Shift Option

By John Goreham on June 14, 2022 - 2:43PM

Acura’s new Integra is about to come to market and Acura is making a bold prediction.

Tesla Model 3 RWD vs. 2023 Acura Integra - Which Is More Affordable?

By John Goreham on June 14, 2022 - 1:31PM

We contrast an internal combustion engine-powered Acura Integra with a battery-electric Tesla Model 3 to see how they match up. The answer surprised us.

Toyota Steps up Self-Driving Development with May Mobility Partnership

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 14, 2022 - 12:50PM

Toyota is ramping up the development of its own self-driving software in partnership with May Mobility. Residents of Indiana got to taste it first.

2023 Acura Integra - What Makes It Special?

By John Goreham on June 14, 2022 - 11:52AM

We distill the many great features of the 2023 Acura Integra down into a handful that we feel makes this car stand out from its peers.

Review: 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec - Awesome and Attainable

By John Goreham on June 14, 2022 - 11:00AM

The all-new Acura Integra has arrived and sticks closely to its original mission.

How to Reduce the Cabin Noise in a Tesla Model Y

By Jeremy Johnson on June 14, 2022 - 10:50AM

There is a Tesla Model Y, 2020, owner, who tried out a solution to see if it would make his Model Y quieter in the cabin while driving. What was this solution and how much did it cost? Let's find out!

The All-New 2024 Subaru Outback EV Imagined

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2022 - 9:30AM

Subaru says new all-electric models are coming soon. Check out the 2024 Subaru Outback EV imagined.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek features, pricing, Special Edition

The New 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Special Edition Isn't Special Enough

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2022 - 7:04AM

Subaru announced a new 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Special Edition trim level for U.S. customers. What makes it special, and why did Subaru swing and miss?

GM Defense to Market its Military Supertrucks Internationally

GM Defense Goes International to Sell Its Military Supertrucks

By Mary Conway on June 13, 2022 - 11:29PM

Shortly after announcing it would market its vehicles in Canada, GM Defense will now sell its military supertrucks like the Heavy Duty Suburban and its Infantry Squad Vehicle to other countries.

Tesla Begins Selling The Refreshed Model Y With 4680 Cells & Structural Pack Outside Of Texas

By Tinsae Aregay on June 13, 2022 - 9:13PM

Tesla started refreshed 4680 Model Y deliveries at the Giga Texas opening event. However, initial deliveries were limited to Tesla employees. Later, Tesla widened the pool of individuals that could get the new vehicle to Austin, then the entire state of Texas. Now, Tesla has begun inviting Model Y reservation holders outside Texas to get the refreshed version of the all-electric crossover.

Tesla Might Report Its First Quarterly Loss In 3 years As The Company’s Bitcoin Holding Goes Down 32%

By Tinsae Aregay on June 13, 2022 - 8:10PM

In the past 6 months, bitcoin is down 67% with 16% of the fall coming in the past 48 hours. And as the cryptocurrency has gone lower, Tesla is down 32% in its bitcoin holdings. This coupled with production disruption in Giga Shanghai is making it increasingly likely Tesla will post a quarterly loss in Q2.

Why Owners Chose The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Over the RAV4 Prime

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 13, 2022 - 11:37AM

If the Toyota RAV4 Prime gets better gas mileage, why is the RAV4 Hybrid more popular? Owners say it’s not because of the price.

Taking a Tesla on a 3 Day, 1,200 Mile Road Trip

By Jeremy Johnson on June 13, 2022 - 10:36AM

We have a road trip from Shelby Church, going 1,200 miles in a 2019 Tesla Model 3 with about 220 miles of total range (a standard range version). We see how many times she stopped, how much it cost to charge -vs- a gas car, and if she would rather road trip in a Tesla or some other vehicle.

Indonesia Makes Tesla a Decent Proposal To Build 2nd Giga Berlin

Indonesia's Decent Proposal To Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on June 13, 2022 - 8:51AM

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

Consumer Reports Says Subaru Solterra EV’s Quirks Stand Out In A Bad Way

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2022 - 5:55AM

Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra one of the best electric vehicles? A new study from Consumer Reports has mixed reviews. Check out what they like and don't like about the Solterra.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Ascent

The Best Value SUVs - Subaru Forester, Ascent Depreciate Less Than Most

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2022 - 5:11AM

How well do the 2022 Subaru Forester and Ascent hold their value compared with other models? A new report says they are among the best in class.

Tesla Model Y 4680 Model Y equipment getting delivered at Giga Berlin.jpg

Giga Berlin Is Getting Ready To Produce Refreshed 4680 Tesla Model Y

By Tinsae Aregay on June 12, 2022 - 4:01PM

A new Tesla Giga Berlin drone flyover suggests, that Tesla has begun taking deliveries of robots that will be used to produce 4680 battery packs. The new battery pack will power the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

New Vehicle Prices Flirt With Record Highs - Why Subaru Just Dropped

By Denis Flierl on June 12, 2022 - 12:58PM

As new car prices reach record highs, the cost of the new 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models dropped in May. Check out the latest report here.

Is the Ford F-150 Lightning EV Road Trip Worthy?

What It's Like to Road Trip and Charge the Ford F-150 Lightning Cross-Country

By Timothy Boyer on June 12, 2022 - 10:06AM

Is the Ford Lightning EV road trip worthy? Discover now the level of difficulty during a 1,300-mile road trip from Michigan to Colorado in a Ford F-100 Lightning when put to a road trip charge test under real life conditions.

2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, Ascent hybrid technology

Subaru Boss Says More Fuel Efficient Hybrid Tech Is In The Pipeline

By Denis Flierl on June 12, 2022 - 6:55AM

Subaru only has one Hybrid for U.S. customers but says improved hybrid technology is coming. See what's coming for Forester, Outback, Ascent, and other next-generation models.

Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD 2022 review

Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD 2022: Harmonious Design for Family Life

By Armen Hareyan on June 11, 2022 - 6:12PM

Today the midsize SUV market is one of the most competitive and one of the vehicles that really stands out in this segment is the Kia Sorento, a very good option offered by the Korean automaker. This week Torque news is reviewing the top X-Line SX-Prestige AWD trim of the 2022 Sorento SUV.

Tesla Is Delivering the Giga Texas Model Y to Customers

By Jeremy Johnson on June 11, 2022 - 5:12PM

Tesla is delivering the Giga Texas Model Y standard range vehicle, with 4680 batteries to customers, and Tesla Economist has some data gathered about the vehicle specifications. Let's see what he found out.

Ford F-150 Lightning Problem Some Owners Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late

By Timothy Boyer on June 11, 2022 - 4:28PM

The Ford F-150 Lightning is an extremely popular electric truck. However, some owners buy one before finding out there is a problem when it comes to using one like they did with their previous gas or diesel truck.

What Should You Get with Miscellaneous Dealership Credit on your new Toyota Tacoma?

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 11, 2022 - 1:16PM

After spending some money on miscellaneous expenses at the dealership, you acquired $1000 to spend on your next visit. What should you get to mod out your 2022 Toyota Tacoma?

Image showing the Nardone Automotive Porsche 928 restomod.

This Restomod Porsche 928 Is A Carbon-Bodied Beauty

By James Walker on June 11, 2022 - 12:33PM

French restomodders Nardone Automotive debut their homage to Porsche's rear-drive V8 coupe.

Toyota Destroyed by a Tornado Runs Again

By Timothy Boyer on June 11, 2022 - 11:32AM

A Toyota MR2 totaled by a tornado is brought back to life showing just how really hard it is to totally kill a good Toyota.

Rivian Just Might Be the Best Off-Road Vehicle

Why the Rivian is the Holy Grail of AWD Systems

By Timothy Boyer on June 11, 2022 - 10:25AM

Is an independently controlled electric motor on each wheel in a truck the way to go for achieving off-road excellence? Here’s an informative video that explains how this makes the Rivian R1 T the Holy Grail of AWD systems and why you would want one.

Toyota Tacoma Is the Least Depreciating Vehicle Of 2022, Here’s Why

By Harutiun Hareyan on June 11, 2022 - 9:27AM

The numbers have come out and it turns out that your Toyota Tacoma will not lose its value as fast as the other cars. Is that why the second-hand Tacoma market is so expensive?

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Solterra

10 Best Beach Cars - KBB Says Subaru Outback And Solterra Are Top Picks

By Denis Flierl on June 11, 2022 - 8:39AM

Check out the ten best beach cars of 2022. See why the 2022 Subaru Outback and 2023 Solterra EV check all the right boxes.

Most Discounted New Cars to Buy Right Now

By Timothy Boyer on June 11, 2022 - 7:57AM

Here’s Consumer Reports’ analyst’s most recent selection this month of 10 new car models that includes full-sized trucks which right now are now selling below their MSRP sticker values.

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