Automotive News (Page 235)

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.

Ford Escape Recalled To Fix Potential Rolling Problem

Ford Recalls 100K 2015 Escapes To Fix Potential Rollaway Problem

By Marc Stern on April 25, 2022 - 9:22PM

In another safety recall, Ford has recalled nearly 100,000 2015 Escapes to fix a potential rollaway problem due to a problem with a transmission cable bushing.

Toyota’s Dynamic Force Engine Explained

By Timothy Boyer on April 25, 2022 - 4:56PM

Here is an informative video that takes you through a brief history of Toyota engine development from its earliest models with Chevy parts to the all-Toyota new Dynamic Force Engine that reportedly is the most thermal-efficient commercial car engine today.

Automotive Industry is Learning from Big Pharma

Why Car Maintenance and Repair is So High Today, Says This Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on April 25, 2022 - 4:37PM

Here’s an informative (if not scary) video from a mechanic about why car maintenance and repair are so high today…and why it will get even worse soon.

Elon Musk Offers To Bring Boring Company Tunnels To The Largest Cities In The World

By Tinsae Aregay on April 25, 2022 - 3:25PM

After The Boring Company raised $675 million from outside investors, Elon Musk's confidence in his tunneling start up looks to be growing. And today, Musk offered the largest and most congested cities in the world if they want The Boring Company tunnels.

Vehicle Shortages Create Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Dealer-Customer Misinformation

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 25, 2022 - 3:01PM

With vehicle shortages and dealer miscommunications, what does making a special order with Toyota look like today? Here is one example of a possible miscommunication between a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid buyer and a dealer where it may not have been the dealer's fault.

2022 Subaru Impreza pricing, features, specs, fuel mileage

CR’s 7 Roomiest Compact Cars - Subaru Impreza Is A Top Pick But You Can’t Buy One

By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2022 - 1:10PM

What are the best new compact cars for roominess, cargo room, and interior comfort? A new report says the 2022 Subaru Impreza is one of the best picks for shoppers. See why you can't buy one now.

BMW i4 and 230i Perfectly Explain Why EVs Own Luxury and Performance

By John Goreham on April 25, 2022 - 10:27AM

We compare and contrast two excellent vehicles and explain why EVs dominate luxury.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Why You Should Avoid New Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Outback Base Trim Levels

By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2022 - 9:55AM

Subaru offers the 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Crosstrek, and 2023 Outback in base trim levels, but does anyone buy one? See why the cheapest models are the worst value.

CR Analysts Recommend These 7 Compact Cars

By Timothy Boyer on April 25, 2022 - 9:23AM

Do the words “roomy” and “comfortable” seem like oxymorons when talking about compact cars? According to the latest Consumer Reports testing of compact cars, these models are the ones you should consider, saying that they are among the roomiest and most comfortable interiors in a compact car that were measured and tested just for you.

People Want the Upcoming 3-Row Toyota Grand Highlander to Be Hybrid with New Look

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 25, 2022 - 9:11AM

Toyota"s un-confirmed 3-row seating new Grand Highlander is coming, confirmed a source to Torque News. Automotive News says it will come in 2023. People want a hybrid verstion of a new Grand Highlander and a new look to avoid following the footsteps of the Venza.

Image of Model X courtesy of Tesla media support.

Study - Hottest Selling Used Cars In America Are All Hybrids and EVs

By John Goreham on April 25, 2022 - 8:40AM

A new study shows that the used cars selling the fastest are all green vehicles including hybrids and electric vehicles.

Breaking - Twitter to Accept Buyout From Elon Musk

By Jeremy Johnson on April 25, 2022 - 8:25AM

We have breaking news that Twitter and its board are in talks to accept Elon Musk's buyout offer, according to Bloomberg. There are a couple stipulations to this deal, let's go over it now.

Elon Musk Announces The Boring Company ‘Will Build A Working Hyperloop’ After Raising $675M

By Tinsae Aregay on April 25, 2022 - 6:34AM

The Boring Company recently announced that it raised $675 million at a $5.6 billion valuation. And today Elon Musk announced The Boring Company will build a working Hyperloop.

Lone Oaks Farm Project, A Ford Investment for the future

Like Projects Of The Past, Not All Of Ford’s Investments Are In Vehicles

By Marc Stern on April 24, 2022 - 10:47PM

As an automaker, Ford usually invests in all things vehicular. Sometimes, though, Ford invests in things that are a bit different, a bit off the beaten-path, so to speak. Here is a story about a few of the automaker's current and past projects that aren't totally vehicular.

Elon Musk In Talks With Twitter Board for Takeover Bid

By Jeremy Johnson on April 24, 2022 - 5:06PM

Elon Musk seems to have a greater shot at buying Twitter now that we have the details of how he will fund the buyout purchase. Let's look into this further.

2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, cargo, pricing, fuel mileage

Refreshed Subaru Outback Still Beats The Competition In Cargo Space

By Denis Flierl on April 24, 2022 - 7:06AM

How does the 2023 Subaru Outback compare with other vehicles in its category in cargo space? The refreshed Outback still beats the competition.

Tesla Confirms 50% of New Vehicles use Cobalt-Free LFP Batteries

By Jeremy Johnson on April 23, 2022 - 9:32PM

Tesla, in the latest Q1, 2022 financial results conference call, confirmed that close to half of all its vehicles use LFP batteries, since last quarter. This is quite a fast transition to a new battery chemistry.

White and red examples of the Lucid Air are pictured parked on a hilltop at sunset.

Lucid Air Named Best Luxury Electric Vehicle By US News & World Report

By James Walker on April 23, 2022 - 3:13PM

Respected ranking organization selects Lucid's flagship as its Best Luxury Electric Vehicle, scoring it higher than any other category winner.

When You Get "Key Not Detected" in a Hybrid Toyota RAV4 While Car's Running

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 23, 2022 - 12:03PM

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid may have some key fob issues. Here is what group members have to say.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

Subaru Still Isn't Sold On Having An All-EV Lineup Is The Best Option

By Denis Flierl on April 23, 2022 - 10:55AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra EV arrives this summer, but what is the automaker's next move in developing all-electric SUVs?

When Your Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Mods Can Void Your Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 23, 2022 - 10:45AM

Members of a Toyota RAV4 Facebook group recently shared their thoughts on what would void Toyota’s bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Elon Musk: ‘I didn’t leak’ text Messages Of Bill Gates Admitting He Has A $500M Short Position Against Tesla

By Tinsae Aregay on April 23, 2022 - 10:31AM

The New York Times recently shared what appeared to be text messages between Elon Musk and Bill Gates where the former Microsoft CEO admits that he has a $500 million short position against Tesla. Elon Musk has now confirmed the text messages are indeed authentic but, denied that he was behind the leak.

10 Fastest-Selling New Cars Today - Subaru Forester, Crosstrek Are Not Slowing Down

By Denis Flierl on April 23, 2022 - 7:01AM

The demand for the 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is not slowing down. Check out the ten fastest-selling new vehicles this year.

Used Toyota Top Picks That Are Not a Corolla, a Camry, or a Lexus

By Timothy Boyer on April 22, 2022 - 10:24PM

It looks like an oversized Camry…but it’s not! Find out what used Toyota you should be looking for that has the blessing of not one, but two separate mechanic reviews/recommendations that state this model is one of the best used vehicles in a larger sedan size that are their top picks.

Rivian R1T Goes Head To Head Against Tesla Model X In A Quarter-Mile Match-up

By Tinsae Aregay on April 22, 2022 - 7:30PM

Thanks to the sustainable energy focused YouTube channel Now You Know hosted by father and son duo Zac & Jesse, we get a glimpse of how the Model X fairs against the Rivian R1T in a quarter-mile race.

Toyota Europe Announces It’s 1 millionth Hybrid Produced in France as Part of Earth Day Tweet

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 22, 2022 - 3:39PM

Toyota Europe posted a tweet on Twitter announcing its 1 millionth hybrid that’s been produced in France’s auto manufacturing plant located in Onnaing, France.

Lucid Air Pure Is The Best Value On The EV Market

By Anthony Donati on April 22, 2022 - 3:18PM

Lucid Air Pure is one of the best bangs for your buck on the EV market. You get a ton of features, while also getting a very luxurious car with incredible range for $77,400 before the $7,500 EV tax credits. Find out why Lucid wants t create an even more affordable vehicle and what this means for $LCID investors

Image showing a blacked-out BMW 7 Series driving.

New BMW 7 Series Debuts With EV And ICE Powertrains, Tons Of Tech

By James Walker on April 22, 2022 - 2:26PM

BMW's new flagship sedan offers buyers a choice of EV power or good old V8 internal combustion with a focus on comfort and technology.

Ford recalls 650K F-150s, SUVs to fix wiper arm problem

Ford Recalls 650K Trucks, SUVs To Fix Wiper Arm Problem

By Marc Stern on April 22, 2022 - 2:03PM

Ford has issued a major pickup and SUV recall to repair a problem with their wiper arms. According to the automaker, the gearing is "not at the right height" and it can end up stripping the arm, causing a failure.

Tired Of Subaru’s Minimal Styling Updates? 2 Ways You Benefit

By Denis Flierl on April 22, 2022 - 11:22AM

Subaru introduces the refreshed 2023 Outback midsize SUV with minimal exterior design changes. Why does Subaru remain ultra-conservative with its vehicle designs?

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