Automotive News (Page 239)

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.

The Two Trims of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X That You Will Get In The United States

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 12, 2022 - 11:31PM

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

CR Scores 3 Subaru Models Among The 10-Best SUVs You Can Buy Now

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2022 - 3:44PM

What are the ten best SUVs you can buy right now? Consumer Reports says the 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Crosstrek, and 2022 Outback are three of the best. Check out the complete list here.

Comparison: Toyota GR Corolla vs. Hyundai i30 N vs. VW Golf R

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

This comparison between the Toyota GR Corolla, VW Golf R, and the Hyundai i30 N. These hot hatchback cars have taken the markets by storm. Which one is the better buy?

Elon Musk's Surprising Tweet About Lithium Mining May Create Panic

By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2022 - 11:59AM

Why Selling Your Older Subaru Now Is A Good Idea

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2022 - 10:04AM

Now is the best time if you need to sell your older Subaru. Subaru dealers need your Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek and are willing to pay more.

A Hybrid 4Runner May Not Sound Like Such a Bad Idea

A Hybrid Toyota 4Runner May Not Sound Like Such a Bad Idea

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 12, 2022 - 8:15AM

Members in the 4Runner forum online share their thoughts on a speculated Toyota 4Runner Hybrid which could be in the works by Toyota.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

The 12 Most Fuel-Stingy SUVs - Why The Hot Subaru Crosstrek Is Tops Again

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2022 - 6:39AM

Is the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek fuel-efficient? The Crosstrek has still ranked among the twelve most fuel-stingy SUVs again.

Tesla Hints At Price Increase For The Roadster After Making $250M Just From Reservations

By Tinsae Aregay on April 11, 2022 - 7:39PM

In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has removed all pricing information for the Roadster. This hints at an upcoming price increase. The EV maker has also sold out of the Founders Series Roadster after making $250 million from reservations.

Booby Trapped Truck Makes the News and Raises Questions

By Timothy Boyer on April 11, 2022 - 5:36PM

Here’s the latest video showing a car thief setting off a booby trap installed by the vehicle’s owner that raises the question of when is a retaliatory prank going too far?

Tesla China Sells 65.8K Vehicles In March Despite Giga Shanghai Shutdown

By Tinsae Aregay on April 11, 2022 - 5:17PM

Tesla China has just posted its second-highest monthly delivery number in March producing and selling 65,814 vehicles. This number is even more impressive when we take into account Shanghai, the location for Tesla's only China factory has been experiencing lockdowns due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Mazda MX-30 side door image by John Goreham

Mazda MX-30’s Odd Side Doors Score Perfect 5’s On Crash Test

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 5:15PM

The new Mazda MX-30 battery-electric vehicle has achieved a very good score on government crash testing, despite a door design that had some wondering if they were unsafe.

Ford Recalls Transit Connects To Fix WIndshield Problem

Ford Recalls 40,000 Transit Connects To Fix Windshield Problem

By Marc Stern on April 11, 2022 - 4:24PM

Ford has begun a new round of vehicle safety moves with the recall of 40,000 Transit Connect vans to repair a potential windshield problem.

Study Data Has Great News For Chevy Bolt’s Coming Market Return

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 4:18PM

The Chevy Bolt has been out of the marketplace for a long time with a battery fire recall stopping sales. One study proves that this model is going to come back strong.

Kia Leads In UK Market Thanks To Strong EV Sales

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 3:55PM

Kia leads in the United Kingdon’s vehicle market. Here are some interesting facts.

XC60 T8 Recharge image courtesy of Volvo.

Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription Plug-in Hybrid - A Better Tesla Model Y Alternative

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 12:35PM

The 2022 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge now has more range. It makes this a viable BEV competitor in a green vehicle market begging for a true luxury crossover.

Toyota Aygo May Be Europe’s Answer to Traffic Problem

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 11, 2022 - 11:37AM

Last week, Toyota Europe unveiled the new 2023 Toyota Aygo for the European market. This compact little hatch may be the answer to Europe’s traffic problem.

Giga Shanghai Still Shut Down For Production

By Jeremy Johnson on April 11, 2022 - 10:59AM

Giga Shanghai has been shut down for a couple weeks now and could be shut down longer. How much production will Tesla lose each day Giga Shanghai is shut down and how much would it lose it it was shut down for the entire month of April? We'll answer that now.

Is Subaru Fast-or Slow-Tracking EVs? New Electric Division Gives A Clue

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2022 - 10:55AM

Subaru announced a new electrified manufacturing and engineering division. Will the automaker move quicker toward an all-electric lineup of next-generation Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other models?

Image of Hyundai Sonata with solar roof by John Goreham

Prices For Affordable Used Green Cars Surge - Hybrids Outpace EVs

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 9:39AM

Used vehicle prices in the U.S. have jumped by more than 50% over the past year. Leading the way are affordable hybrids and a once-shunned EV.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Go Into Sustainable Lithium Mining At Scale

By Tinsae Aregay on April 11, 2022 - 8:33AM

In the past 2 years, prices of lithium have gone up 11 folds. Following this, Tesla CEO Elon Musk now is saying the EV maker is considering entering the lithium mining and extraction business at scale. Musk also added Tesla has pioneered a sustainable process of lithium mining.

Subaru Has A New Streak Going But It's Not The Kind They Want

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2022 - 7:37AM

Subaru of America has a ten-month streak going, but it's not the kind they want you to know about. Check out five surprising facts you didn't know about the Camden, N.J. automaker.

First 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible Sells for $1 Million

First 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Convertible Raises $1 Million for Charity

By Mary Conway on April 10, 2022 - 10:26PM

The first incredible 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible will help send students to college. The $1 million dollars raised will benefit the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Ford GT Special Edition Honors Le Mans Victors

Special GT Heritage Edition Honors Victory Of Ford GT40 MK II At Le Mans

By Marc Stern on April 10, 2022 - 7:56PM

When the Ford GT 40 MK II team took the track at the 24 Hours of Le Mans no one knew that when the race was completed that the Dearborn automaker would have a 1-2-3 victory sweep. At this year's New York Auto Show, Ford will show a limited-edition GT that honors the 1965 winning team.

Sandy Munro Shares His Reaction to Tesla's Cyber Rodeo

By Jeremy Johnson on April 10, 2022 - 3:00PM

Sandy Munro had some things to say at Tesla's Cyber Rodeo event, mostly how great the engineering was and that nobody is going to be able to catch up. Let's go over it now.

People Get So Many Things Wrong About Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on April 10, 2022 - 2:24PM

There are many things that people get wrong about Tesla, ranging from that Tesla is just a car company to that Tesla energy is never going to be a significant portion of the business. Let's go over a few misconceptions about Tesla now.

Toyota Mechanic Reveals Hidden Things About Modern Toyota and Lexus Cars

By Timothy Boyer on April 10, 2022 - 10:11AM

Here’s a recent reveal by a Toyota mechanic on several things many mid-2000 and later Toyota and Lexus car owners are not aware of that includes strange noises and hidden features with an explanation of what they are and why they are there in your car.

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Meet Subaru's First-Ever Wilderness Trim The Rugged Leone 4WD Wagon

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2022 - 7:09AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback and Forester Wilderness trim levels were not the first. Check out the Rugged Leone 4WD that started it all 50 years ago.

See the Incredible Jeep Concepts at the 2022 Easter Jeep Safari

By Mary Conway on April 10, 2022 - 12:28AM

We have been following the teases leading up to the 2022 Easter Jeep Safari. Now, you can see the Jeep Concepts that will be conquering the trails in Moab, Utah!

Ford Bronco Raptor GOAT Mode Complemented by Display

New 12-Inch Display Complements Bronco Raptor GOAT Capability

By Marc Stern on April 9, 2022 - 2:17PM

With the debut of the Bronco Raptor coming rapidly, there's a lot of information about coming from the automaker. For example, there's a new 12-inch display that complements the Bronco Raptor's GOAT (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) Mode.

Subaru’s New Safety Tech - Not All Models Have It

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2022 - 11:34AM

Which Subaru vehicles have the latest safety technology? Not all new Subaru models have it. Check out the model guide here.

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