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.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

New Subaru Outback Can't Get Off The Hairy Rollercoaster Ride

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2022 - 10:55AM

The new car shortage has been the reason for an up-and-down ride for Subaru and its top-selling models. The rollercoaster ride continues.

Image courtesy of Hertz' media page attributed to E.R Davidson.

Senator Asks FTC To Take Aim At Hertz Over False Reports

By John Goreham on April 7, 2022 - 10:10AM

The latest development in our spotlight on Hertz involves multiple government entities starting to scrutinize Hertz.

Image showing a side view of the VinFast VF9 seven-seat electric SUV

Vietnamese EV Maker VinFast Files For $2 Billion US IPO

By James Walker on April 7, 2022 - 10:04AM

VinFast is getting the ball rolling on a US IPO just months after delivering its first EVs in Vietnam. Could this be the next EV boom stock, or is VinFast running before it can walk?

2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, safety, fuel mileage

Subaru Ascent Fails To Make Best 3-Row SUV List - Should You Avoid It?

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2022 - 6:45AM

The updated list of best 3-Row SUVs from Consumer Reports does not include the 2022 Subaru Ascent. Should new car shoppers avoid it?

Tesla Getting Ready for Cyber Rodeo in Giga Texas

By Jeremy Johnson on April 6, 2022 - 10:34PM

Tesla is set to have its biggest celebration yet, Cyber Rodeo, tomorrow. There's a number of covered cars that I am hoping will be unveiled and talked about.

Elon Musk Refutes That He’s Offloading Twitter Shares After Gaining A Seat On The Board

By Tinsae Aregay on April 6, 2022 - 10:06PM

Twitter in a regulatory filing today announced Elon Musk's stake in the social media platform had gone down by 371,900. This fueled rumors Musk was offloading his Twitter shares after gaining a seat on the company's board. However, Musk says he hasn't sold any shares.

Pressure Mounts On Elon Musk To Stop Using Russian Gas At Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory

By Tinsae Aregay on April 6, 2022 - 7:58PM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been a vocal critic of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, today it was revealed Musk is enriching the Russian government through the use of Russian for its gigafactory in Germany.

Ford F-150 Lightning To Pace Martinsville NASCAR Cup Events

Ford F-150 Lightning To Pace NASCAR Cup Events At Martinsville

By Marc Stern on April 6, 2022 - 7:17PM

The Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford's newest entry in the electric pickup truck market, will pace this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville. The drivers are excited about the prospect of seeing the powerful electric.

Different Sized Clad Tesla Cybertruck Prototypes Spotted Together For The First Time

By Tinsae Aregay on April 6, 2022 - 6:01PM

At a recent flyover of Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, we spot two different-sized Cybertruck prototypes parked next to each other. The 2 prototypes were under a car cover still, the difference is easily noticeable.

Toyota’s Woven Planet Set to Partner Up With Tesla To Make Self-Driving Technology.

Toyota Subsidiary Woven Planet Will Use Cameras Alongside Lidar and Radar

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 6, 2022 - 4:14PM

Toyota subsidiary Woven Planet will continue to use lidar and radar alongside cameras.

2022 Toyota Tundra and Tacoma Delivery Time Lines Are Determined By Allocation

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 6, 2022 - 12:26PM

How long does it take to order a car from Toyota in 2022? Imagine if you have ordered a 2022 Toyota Tacoma or a 2022 Tundra pickup truck in January of this year and are still waiting. Well. The answer doesn't necessarily depend on when you ordered it.

Image showing a Lucid Air being tested at Tesla's Fremont factory test track.

Tesla Is Benchmarking The Lucid Air At Its Fremont Factory

By James Walker on April 6, 2022 - 11:44AM

Drone flyover footage shows Tesla putting in laps with a Lucid Air Dream Edition at its Fremont factory test track. Here's what Tesla could be looking to find out.

BMW i4 M50 Review - BMW Regains The Sports Sedan High Ground

By John Goreham on April 6, 2022 - 10:22AM

The BMW i4 M50 is a beast from the former and now current company that sets the bar in sports-sedan excellence.

Akio Toyoda on All EVs: “I do not think that is quite right”

Akio Toyoda on Toyota's All-EVs: “I Don't Think That's Quite Right”

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 6, 2022 - 9:50AM

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda made a statement sharing his educated argument on why not all cars should be electric. His argument explains Toyota’s late entrance into the EV market.

2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX specs, features, price

The Next Report From Subaru Will Reveal How Much Fans Dislike New WRX

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2022 - 6:55AM

Subaru didn't sell many 2021 WRX and STI models in March because they ran out. Subaru's sales report in April will reveal how much performance fans dislike the next-generation 2022 WRX.

2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

Refreshed Subaru Forester Sales Plummet Amid New Model Shortages

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2022 - 5:55AM

If it weren't for the recent new car shortage, the refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester would be out-selling the competition. But Forester sales are plummeting.

Tesla Growth Dominating Europe

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2022 - 8:52PM

Tesla is dominating growth in Germany and the U.K., being one of the only few companies to have a positive growth in market share. Let's look at the details of this.

How Long Will It Take to Get Your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

RAV4 Owners Explain How Long It Takes To Get a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 5, 2022 - 5:36PM

With things getting pushed back, Facebook RAV4 members share their experiences on how long their wait was for their 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Ford Transmissions Have a Coolant Line Problem

Ford Mechanic Talks About Transmissions That Self Destruct

By Timothy Boyer on April 5, 2022 - 4:04PM

An experienced Ford mechanic offers this warning to Ford owners who may not be aware that their transmission may be one of those known to self-destruct, but can potentially be averted if you know where to look for the developing problem with these specific transmissions.

Image showing a white Polestar 2 at Hertz HQ following the announcement that the Swedish company would supply 65,000 EVs by 2025.

Polestar Will Build 65,000 EVs for Hertz Rentals By 2025

By James Walker on April 5, 2022 - 3:21PM

Hertz's latest EV fleet deal will see Polestar supply EVs to the rental giant over the next five years. Deliveries will begin with the Polestar 2 but could come to include vehicles the public hasn't seen yet.

Toyota’s Output Numbers for the 2022 GR Corolla are Extremely Low

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 5, 2022 - 12:38PM

A news article published on Motor1.com yesterday shows the output numbers of the 2022 Toyota GR Corolla and GR Corolla Circuit Edition. These numbers will surprise you.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru's Iconic Symmetrical AWD Turns 50 - 4 Reasons Why It's Still The Best

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2022 - 10:55AM

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

Red Flag Used Car Dealers Do Not Want Buyers to Know About

By Timothy Boyer on April 5, 2022 - 10:41AM

Here’s an interesting bit about a used car dealer who got angry recently because someone alerted the public about this red flag that used car dealers went so far as to legally lobby hiding the history of a certain category of used car being sold.

2019 Subaru Outback pricing, specs, features, fuel mileage

Consumer Reports Says 3-Year Old Subaru Outback Is A Top Pick But Has Flaws

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2022 - 7:24AM

What are the most-reliable 3-year-old midsize SUVs to buy now? Consumer Reports says the Subaru Outback is a top pick, even though it has some flaws.

Reliable Used SUVs with Modern Safety Systems that Come Standard

Consumer Reports Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Midsized SUVs With Modern Safety Features

By Timothy Boyer on April 4, 2022 - 11:17PM

Here is a summary of Consumer Reports recommended best 3-year-old midsized SUVs that offer some very attractive safety features for smart shoppers looking not just for a good deal in a used SUV, but ones that come with modern safety features.

The 2022 Toyota Tundra Is the Only Truck with This Single Advantage in Sales

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 4, 2022 - 10:38PM

According to statistics published by goodcarbadcar.com, the 2022 Toyota Tundra is the only truck to not suffer any sales loss despite chip shortages and global economic crises.

Ford Recalls Bronco Sport, Escapes to fix potential fire hazard

Ford Recalls 350K Escapes, Broncos To Fix Potential Fire Hazard

By Marc Stern on April 4, 2022 - 10:31PM

About 350,000 Ford Escapes and Bronco Sports have been recalled by the automaker to repair a potential fire hazard as the oil separator on the 1.5-liter engine may crack and there is the potential for oil to be sprayed on a hot engine;

Elon Musk Buys Majority Stake in Twitter

By Jeremy Johnson on April 4, 2022 - 7:21PM

It was announced today that Elon Musk bought a majority stake in Twitter. His stake is 9.2% and cost around $2.6 billion, making him the largest share holder. Is Elon Musk going to do anything with Twitter?

Elon Musk Reveals Tesla’s Supercharger Profit As The EV Maker Prepares To Open The Network

By Tinsae Aregay on April 4, 2022 - 3:46PM

Tesla is currently conducting a pilot program to open up the supercharger network to none-Tesla vehicles. And this has raised the question, how much profit can the EV maker make from this move. Today, Elon Musk revealed the surprisingly small profit Tesla plans to make.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

Affordable Electric Crossovers Still Only Available In Tiny Numbers - Ford Leads

By John Goreham on April 4, 2022 - 1:55PM

There exists a long list of EV crossovers in America with a consumer cost under $45K from which to choose. Ford is ahead, but none of the brands offer any significant volume of deliveries. Hybrids, on the other hand...

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