Automotive News (Page 246)

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.

Toyota GR Supra Gets a Stick Shift - Better Late Than Never

By John Goreham on April 18, 2022 - 10:49AM

The Toyota GR Supra is now available with a manual transmission. Why now?

One of The Best Lexus Models Ever Made, Says This Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on April 18, 2022 - 10:45AM

Are you in the market for a used Lexus and need a recommendation from a respected Toyota/Lexus mechanic? Then here’s your chance to follow along as this mechanic inspects and discuses one model that he states is one of the best Lexus models ever made.

Elon Musk TED Talk Interview: Every Good Minute Thinking About Tesla Translates To A Million Dollars

By Tinsae Aregay on April 18, 2022 - 8:00AM

In a heartfelt TED Talk, 2022 interview, Elon Musk opens up about how he loses sleep over Tesla and how he works to the edge of insanity, fueled by the realization that every quality minute of thinking about the EV maker translates to a million dollars.

2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, 2023 Outback Wilderness

Subaru Outback Wilderness Gets Left Off The List Of Some New 2023 Upgrades

By Denis Flierl on April 18, 2022 - 7:13AM

The Subaru Outback Wilderness doesn’t get all the upgrades the rest of the 2023 Outback trim levels get. Here’s why and what’s next for the Wilderness model.

Tesla Loses Over $2.5 Billion Due To Giga Shanghai Shutdown

By Tinsae Aregay on April 18, 2022 - 5:20AM

Tesla's China factory with the entire city of Shanghai is currently under lockdown due to a surge in COVID cases. The factory has now been shut down for 3 weeks and in that time Tesla has lost over $2.5 billion in sales.

An Epic Conversation With Elon Musk, TED2022

By Jeremy Johnson on April 17, 2022 - 9:27PM

Elon Musk was interviewed at TED2022 recently and talked about a variety of topics. Let's go over the main talking points of what he had to say.

Beater Cars Save Owners a Lot of Money Say's This Mechanic

The 3 Best Work Cars for Small Car Budgets

By Timothy Boyer on April 17, 2022 - 10:02AM

Needing wheels to just get by on or maybe you have a newly licensed family member who needs a "my first car" driving and ownership experience? Here are the 3 best work cars (beater cars) for small budgets according to this popular “the peoples’ mechanic."

Ford Maverick Gives Subaru The Template For A New Baja Pickup It Needs Now

By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2022 - 7:08AM

Ford just gave Subaru the template for a new 2023 Baja pickup with its new Maverick. Here’s why it would be a hit with Subaru’s faithful.

Elon Musk Responds To Outrage Caused By Tesla Removing The Mobile Connector

By Tinsae Aregay on April 17, 2022 - 5:58AM

In an update to the company's online configurator, today, Tesla announced it will no longer be bundling the Tesla mobile connector as standard equipment that comes with the vehicle. This caused an outcry even amongst Tesla's ardant fans. However, Elon Musk listened to the concerns and has promptly responded with a remedy.

Breaking: Tesla To Soon Add A Second Screen To Model 3 & Y Suggests Tear-down

By Tinsae Aregay on April 16, 2022 - 6:55PM

One distinguishing feature of the Tesla Model 3 & Y is that the vehicles only come with a single screen for the entire vehicle. However, this might be about to change after a teardown of the vehicles' MCU revealed a currently not in use connector dubbed "2nd display".

Ford Mustang GT and Shelby GT500 Lead Market Segment

As Mustang GT Celebrates 58th Birthday, It Is Named World's Best-Selling Sports Coupe

By Marc Stern on April 16, 2022 - 2:11PM

The Ford Mustang GT, which is celebrating its 58th birthday, has been named the leader in its market segment for the seventh straight time.

Kia NYIAS: Telluride's 2023 Refresh Flush with new Features

By Justin Hart on April 16, 2022 - 1:20PM

This week Kia released new details about the forthcoming 2023 Telluride mid-size SUV. Technically this will be a mid-cycle refresh for the Telluride, but that didn’t stop Kia from cramming more new features into its star SUV than you can shake an empty sack of road trip snacks at.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

The Best Oil For Your New Subaru And How To Improve Fuel Mileage

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2022 - 12:20PM

What is the best oil for your 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, or another new model, and how often should you change it? Here are tips to get the most extended life from your engine.

2023 Toyota bZ4X Could Be a Great Light Off-Roader

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 16, 2022 - 12:07PM

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X has great off-road capabilities says Toyota in its press release.

Blown Turbo at Only 60,000 Miles on This Chevy. What Happened?

By Timothy Boyer on April 16, 2022 - 11:31AM

Used car shoppers, here’s a good example of how a used car will develop a blown turbo problem with an improperly maintained engine. Plus, a demonstration on replacing a turbo in an older used car.

Finally There Is Good News for Tesla Giga Shanghai's Opening Date

By Armen Hareyan on April 16, 2022 - 10:41AM

2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, pricing, fuel mileage

Why The New Subaru Outback Onyx Is Now Your Best Pick Over Wilderness

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2022 - 8:57AM

The 2023 Subaru Outback gets a new Onyx Edition with the 2.5-liter engine and other upgrades. Here’s why it’s a better pick over the Wilderness trim.

Tesla has a $40 Trillion Opportunity

By Jeremy Johnson on April 16, 2022 - 12:00AM

Tesla has a $40 Trillion Opportunity, according to some research from Morgan Stanley. This goes well beyond the EV business for Tesla and we'll go over what their research says now.

Consumer Reports Best Used Older Cars for Under $10,000 That You Can Buy Right Now

By Timothy Boyer on April 15, 2022 - 11:57PM

If you are looking for a good used car that has proven its worth with a good track record over the past 20 years, here are some used car models analysts at Consumer Reports rate as the best deals that can be found under $10,000 right now.

Car Rental Mishaps Leads to Customer Arrests

Car Renters Risk Arrest Because of This Rental Agency’s Policies

By Timothy Boyer on April 15, 2022 - 5:07PM

Here’s one recent warning from a lawyer specializing in car fraud who warns car renters to stay away from this common car rental agency with policies that too often lead to false arrests.

Just Rolled In Friday Fix

By Timothy Boyer on April 15, 2022 - 3:43PM

Here’s the latest end-of-the-workweek "Just Rolled In" Friday fix for those of you who enjoy cars and working on them.

Elon Musk Makes Offer To Buy All of Twitter

By Jeremy Johnson on April 15, 2022 - 1:31PM

Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter at $54.20 per share, which is about 15% higher than the current share price. Let's go over why Elon Musk is doing this.

Cybertruck Type EVs That Are Likely Worse for the Environment Than Most ICE Vehicles

By Timothy Boyer on April 15, 2022 - 1:01PM

Are you sold on the arguing point that buying an EV means you are “Going Green”? Here’s an interesting new Cybertruck-esque EV that environmentally conscious car shoppers will find themselves hating to love. Plus, why these types of vehicles could be a portent of future EV’s that will not be so green after all.

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X’s Interior is Far from Mundane

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 15, 2022 - 11:47AM

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X’s interior is turning heads with its “spaceship” like design

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs - Subaru Crosstrek, Forester Are Still Among The Best

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2022 - 10:15AM

Check out the ten most fuel-efficient non-hybrid small SUVs for 2022. The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek and Forester score number one and three best.

ARK Invest’s New Research Gives Tesla A 2026 Bull Case Valuation Of 6.7 Trillion Dollars

By Tinsae Aregay on April 15, 2022 - 9:50AM

ARK Invest has released a new Tesla research. In this new model, ARK says Tesla can reach $4,600 per share by 2026. However, this is ARK's base case scenario, in the firm's bull case, ARK says Tesla can reach more than $5,800 per share or a $6.7 trillion market cap.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru Stops New Forester, Outback Shipments Over Faulty Engine Sensor

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2022 - 7:31AM

Subaru has stopped shipment of the 2022 Forester and 2022 Outback due to a faulty engine sensor. It won't mean more delays for U.S. car shoppers.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing

Subaru Solterra Pricing (Japan) And A New Trim Not Coming To The U.S.

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2022 - 3:16PM

Subaru announced the 2023 Solterra EV pricing (Japan) and a new trim level unavailable for U.S. customers.

Image showing a grey Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance parked in front of a rocky hill in the desert

Lucid Announces Air Grand Touring Performance With 1000+ Horsepower

By James Walker on April 14, 2022 - 2:13PM

Grand Touring Performance variant arrives to meet demand for a huge-horsepower EV started by the Air Dream Edition.

The Multimedia System on the 2023 Toyota bZ4X Is Useful Than You Think

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X's Multimedia System Brings More Functionality To Your EV

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 14, 2022 - 11:03AM

The Multimedia system on the 2023 Toyota bZ4X boasts a lot of new features and amenities that make your bZ4X even more comfortable.

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