Automotive News (Page 245)

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, Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing

Subaru Outback Just Scored Among The Best New Family Cars Again

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

The 2022 Subaru Outback is named among the Best New Family Cars Of 2022. See why it's now four years in a row.

Elon Musk Announces Manganese Battery Cell

By Jeremy Johnson on March 23, 2022 - 10:27PM

Recently, while at Giga Beriln, Elon Musk announced a new battery type, a manganese cell. Elon Musk talked about the need for many different kinds of batteries due to the large demand for electric vehicles and energy storage.

Premier Doug Ford is pictured alongside representatives from the provincial and federal governments as well as representatives from Stellantis and LG.

Stellantis, LG Set To Build $4.1 Billion EV Battery Plant In Canada

By James Walker on March 23, 2022 - 4:35PM

The newly-announced plant will supply batteries for Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler EVs representing the largest-ever investment in southern Ontario's auto industry.

Ford Recalls 300K Pickup-based Vehicles To Fix Brake Problem

Ford Recalls 300K F-150s, Navigators, Expeditions To Fix Brake Cylinder Problem

By Marc Stern on March 23, 2022 - 3:25PM

The Ford Motor Co. has recalled 300,000 vehicles based on the F-150 chassis to fix a master brake cylinder problem.

First Tesla Model Y from Giga Berlin drives outside

First Owner of Giga Berlin Model Y Drives Outside Tesla Gigafactory

By Armen Hareyan on March 23, 2022 - 2:00PM

Blown Engine Blame Game, Who’s at Fault?

By Timothy Boyer on March 23, 2022 - 12:02PM

Here’s a restored 1983 Jeep Wagoneer that wound up with a blown engine shortly after a complete rebuild. Who do you blame and what should you do about it when this happens to you as a car customer? Let’s find out through this story.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

12 Quirky And Fun Facts About The All-New Subaru Solterra EV

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2022 - 11:50AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra makes its dealer launch this summer. Check out a few quirky and fun facts about Subaru's first all-electric compact SUV.

Tesla To Delay Cybertruck To Late 2023 Possibly 2024 Suggests Elon Musk’s Recent Comments

By Tinsae Aregay on March 23, 2022 - 10:27AM

Elon Musk at Tesla's recent Model Y delivery event at Giga Berlin made Cybertruck comments which suggest the futuristic truck might not begin customer deliveries until late 2023, perhaps 2024.

Image of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Component courtesy of Tom Smeal

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owners Take Note Of This Important Defect Report

By John Goreham on March 23, 2022 - 10:05AM

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid from 2019 to 2020 is experiencing an unusual series of failures related to the high voltage wire harness.

Subaru Forester, Outback, Ascent fuel pump lawsuit

New Update In The Subaru Defective Fuel Pump Lawsuit

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2022 - 8:11AM

There are new developments in the Subaru fuel pump lawsuit that alleges all Subaru vehicles built since 2013 contain defective low-pressure fuel pumps.

Stunning Video of Inside of Giga Berlin Production

By Jeremy Johnson on March 22, 2022 - 7:54PM

We have some stunning video of the inside of Giga Berlin from a flying drone. It shows the inside of Giga Berlin and some of the Model Y vehicles. Let's talk about the video and how Tesla finally got Giga Berlin approved.

Image showing the front of a Lucid Air with beams demonstrating the car's lidar sensor.

Lucid Motors Reveals NVIDIA As Major Partner Behind DreamDrive Pro Autonomous Driving

By James Walker on March 22, 2022 - 7:33PM

Lucid's Senior VP of Digital made the announcement at NVIDIA's annual GTC conference. Here's how NVIDIA powers DreamDrive Pro, and what it means for future Lucid models.

Top Feature Tesla Buyers Wished Model Y Had Is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

By John Goreham on March 22, 2022 - 5:55PM

An interesting poll asking actual Tesla buyers what feature they wished it had indicates Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is the single-most wished-for feature. Here’s why they want it, and what else they miss having.

Elon Musk's Giga Berlin Speech and dance at Tesla's opening ceremony

Elon Musk's Signature Dance and Speech at Tesla Giga Berlin's Opening Ceremony

By Armen Hareyan on March 22, 2022 - 3:34PM

Tesla Giga Berlin Shows Stunning Video of Inside Production

By Armen Hareyan on March 22, 2022 - 3:31PM

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru’s Online "Build And Price" Will Change The Way You Buy A New Car

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2022 - 10:49AM

Subaru will make the new 2022 Forester, Crosstrek, Outback, and other new model buying easy for customers. Check out the new Build and Price System.

These 5-Year-Olds Made a Compact Cars Recommendation List

Consumer Reports Recommends These Used Compact Cars with the Best Fuel Economy

By Timothy Boyer on March 22, 2022 - 10:12AM

Here’s the latest selection from Consumer Reports on what they found to be the most fuel-efficient used compact cars with a focus on those that are proven reliable and depreciated enough to qualify as a smart compact car buy.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

New Subaru Forester, Crosstrek Production Restarts But Could Shut Down Again

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2022 - 6:53AM

An earthquake shut down the 2022 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek production, and the assembly line is up and running again. But for how long?

2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Review: Retro Spirit and Genuinely Fun SUV

By Armen Hareyan on March 21, 2022 - 7:43PM

The 2021 Ford Bronco comes with all the tools to rival the Jeep Wrangler. Without being too mistaken, we can say that the arrival of the Ford Bronco was one of the big news of the past year in the automotive world. In this review of the 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak I am going to focus on my first moments behind the wheel of the model.

Dodge Caliber Known for Serious Frame Rusting Issues

One of the Worst Used Dodge Cars to Buy Warns This Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on March 21, 2022 - 6:33PM

Here’s one car model a mechanic warns used car buyers not to buy calling it “One of the worst Dodge car models to buy” as he goes over one that came into his shop and discusses problems endemic with this model and why.

Image of a white Lucid Air parked on a hilltop at sunset.

Lucid Motors May Have To Raise Prices On Future Models

By James Walker on March 21, 2022 - 6:21PM

With the pandemic, a war, and components shortages galore putting pressure on Lucid since day one of production it's almost surprising this is the first we're hearing of increased prices. However, Lucid's long-term outlook remains positive. Here's why.

Ford recalls 157,000 2021 F-150s to repair windshield wiper motor issue.

Ford To Recall 157K 2021 F-150 Pickups To Repair Faulty Front Wiper Motor

By Marc Stern on March 21, 2022 - 2:49PM

Ford will recall 157,000 2021 F-150 pickups to repair a problem with the windshield wiper motor. The front motor may fail due to several factors including poor adhesives and the wrong torque.

2022 Subaru Legacy pricing, features, specs

The Legacy Sedan Demise And Why Subaru Could Move To An All-SUV Lineup

By Denis Flierl on March 21, 2022 - 12:42PM

If you want a 2022 Subaru Legacy sedan, there aren’t many available for U.S. customers. Will Subaru drop the Legacy like they did the WRX STI and move to an All-SUV lineup?

Tesla Model Y with surfboard image courtesy of Tesla

Tesla Raises Model Y Prices Twice In One Week

By John Goreham on March 21, 2022 - 10:50AM

Tesla’s very active market adjustment plan is now changing prices as often as twice per week.

Giga Berlin Gets Operating Permit - First Deliveries 1 Day Away

By Jeremy Johnson on March 21, 2022 - 10:50AM

Giga Berlin, Tesla's German gigafactory has recently received its final permit signaling production and the ability to deliver cars to customers. This is an exciting event that has been many months in the waiting!

Cars and The People Who Bring Them In for Repair

Good Morning Monday, Car Repair Humor

By Timothy Boyer on March 21, 2022 - 10:13AM

Think you’ve seen and heard it all? For some “Good Morning” Monday car-related humor, here’s your chance to smile this morning with a “Just Rolled In” mix of car repairs gone wrong, attempts at causing someone to die on the road, discovered tracking devices, DIY foibles that are real head scratchers, and of course the occasional pigsty (literally) in a car customer.

Tesla May Be Adding a New Color Model Y To Giga Texas

By Armen Hareyan on March 21, 2022 - 8:52AM

Subaru’s Inventory Continues To Shrink, Now Stands At Only 3 Days

By Denis Flierl on March 21, 2022 - 8:33AM

Inventory of the 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek models continues to shrink. Here is what it means for new car shoppers this spring.

2022 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator in New Gobi Color

2022 Jeep Wrangler's New Color is Perfect for the Trail or the Beach

By Mary Conway on March 20, 2022 - 9:07PM

Jeep is showing off one of its special-run colors that will be available straight from the factory. The new hue will be popular no matter where adventure takes you!

The Only Way the New Model Y from Giga Texas is LFP

By Jeremy Johnson on March 20, 2022 - 4:57PM

There has been a lot of news lately about the 279 mile range from Giga Texas and its new EPA filing. We think that this vehicle could use LFP batteries as a standard range Model Y - but only if one condition is true. We'll talk about it below.

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