Automotive News (Page 229)

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.

Your 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Sport Is Not Meant to Do This One Thing

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 12, 2022 - 9:55AM

Did you just buy a pickup truck thinking to tow stuff with ease? You probably bought the wrong model. Here’s how the 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Sport is not a good towing rig.

Tesla Giga Texas Model Y Production and delivery update

Tesla Giga Texas Fresh Update from May 11, 2022

By Armen Hareyan on May 12, 2022 - 9:26AM

Let's see how the Model Y production ramp-up is proceeding at Tesla Giga Texas. We just got these new fresh images from Tesla Giga Texas, which may suggest that Tesla is delivering close to 100 Model Y electric vehicles daily.

Subaru Outback Fails To Make Consumer Reports Most-Reliable Midsize SUVs

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2022 - 6:36AM

Is the 2022 Subaru Outback a reliable midsize SUV? The Outback fails to make Consumer Reports' most reliable new 2-Row SUVs list. Is there a problem?

Tesla Planning to Stop Taking New Vehicle Orders

By Jeremy Johnson on May 12, 2022 - 12:07AM

We have news, from Ryan Shaw, that Tesla may stop taking orders for new vehicles due to demand greatly exceeding supply. There is also news of trade secrets regarding Dojo being stolen.

2023 Cadillac Escalade-V is the Most Powerful and Expensive, Yet

By Mary Conway on May 11, 2022 - 10:29PM

Cadillac is once again raising the bar. The new top-of-the-line Cadillac SUV delivers 682 horsepower and 653 lb.-ft. of torque.

Tesla Giga Berlin ramp up of Model Y production in terms of employees

50 Nations Work at Tesla Giga Berlin Reaching Company's 1/3 of The Target

By Armen Hareyan on May 11, 2022 - 8:40PM

There should be 12,000 people working at Tesla Giga Berlin and making the Model Y electric car, but there are already a little more than 4,000. The number of employees in the Tesla factory near Berlin is growing.

A Surprising Number Of 2022 Porsche Taycan Owners Are Frustrated With Their Vehicles

By Tom Bennett on May 11, 2022 - 5:03PM

Members of multiple online Porsche Taycan owner forums describe incidents of cars shifting into Neutral or Park without warning. Here we provide a glimpse into the problem and the response from dealers.

The New 2023 Toyota Highlander’s AWD System is More Sophisticated Than You Think

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 11, 2022 - 4:05PM

A recent press release from Toyota Shows how the new 2023 Toyota Highlander’s AWD system is better and smarter.

Consumer Reports Best New Car Sedans, SUVs and Pickup Deals for May

By Timothy Boyer on May 11, 2022 - 3:37PM

Here’s the latest from CR analysts about their picks on the best new car deals that includes sedans, SUVs and pickups available through incentive deals for the month of May.

Image showing the 900 horsepower Shelby GT500-H driving on a canyon road.

Shelby Is Building 900HP Rental Mustangs For Hertz

By James Walker on May 11, 2022 - 3:07PM

In honor of its 60th Anniversary Shelby is once again teaming with Hertz to let everyday people rent wildly powerful Mustangs.

3 Ways The Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic S Stands Out

By John Goreham on May 11, 2022 - 12:38PM

We sampled the 2022 Range Rover Evoque and found three reasons shoppers may wish to consider this model.

Toyota Drops V6 Highlander - Hybrid Now A Slam Dunk

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

In an unexpected move, Toyota adds a second four-cylinder engine to the Highlander line and drops its most popular V6 engine.

Porsche Wants You To Use The Brake Pedal – Will Tesla Owners Give Up One-Pedal Driving?

By Tom Bennett on May 11, 2022 - 10:58AM

If you’ve driven a Tesla for any length of time, you may have become accustomed to one-pedal driving. With no such option on the Porsche Taycan, will you miss it?

2023 Subaru BRZ pricing, features, specs

2023 Subaru BRZ Orders Are Now Open - With A Long Wait

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2022 - 10:40AM

Customers can now order the 2023 Subaru BRZ, but you will have to wait to get one. Get the details here and why customers should act soon.

Why 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owners Are More Likely To Use 3rd Party GPS Apps

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 11, 2022 - 9:36AM

If you are the owner of a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, chances are you had your fair share of the ill-performing navigation system if your car came with it.

Elon Musk's interview about Tesla getting into mining

Elon Musk's Interview on Tesla Getting Into Mining

By Armen Hareyan on May 11, 2022 - 9:21AM

Yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave an interview at the Future of the Car conference, organized by the Financial Times. In that Interview musk spoke about many interesting topics concerning not only Tesla, but also his children's interests. But one of the important topics was whether Tesla will get into mining to secure the necessary amount of batteries for its electric cars.

Image of Honda Passport AWD Trailsport by John Goreham

2022 Honda Passport AWD Trailsport Review - Truth In Naming

By John Goreham on May 11, 2022 - 8:54AM

The new 2022 Passport AWD Trailsport from Honda is a perfect execution of a trail-ready SUV. Here’s why we love the Trailsport trim.

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.

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