Automotive News (Page 248)

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 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.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

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.

Toyota Supra’s New Rumored Engine Will Turn Heads

Toyota Prepares a GRMN Supra With a BMW M3 Engine

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

Toyota is turning to the parts bin again as it sets to debut a Supra unlike no other, with an amazing horsepower and BMW M3 engine.

Tricks Car Dealers Use to Scam Customers

Negotiating in 2022 with a Car Dealer Scam Must Watch Video

By Timothy Boyer on April 9, 2022 - 10:43AM

Car dealers are becoming increasing creative with finding ways to get car buyers to pay more than they should by capitalizing on the car shortage today. Here is an informative video as an example of how car dealers try to swindle you so that you do not get the car you want at a price you should not pay.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek Wilderness, specs, features, pricing

Subaru And A Possible Surprise Reveal At The New York Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2022 - 6:46AM

Last year the New York Auto Show was canceled due to COVID, and the 2022 WRX unveiling did not happen. Does Subaru have a surprise reveal this year?

New Toyota Highlander Owners Choose the Hybrid Over the V6

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 8, 2022 - 4:47PM

A recent discussion on the Toyotanation.com forum shows that people who ordered the new 2022 Toyota Highlander most likely got the Highlander Hybrid instead.

Not All Oil Change Problems Are the Mechanic's Fault

Oil Change Failures: Expect the Unexpected

By Timothy Boyer on April 8, 2022 - 4:35PM

Here’s a good and not so rare reason why you cannot always fault the quickie oil change service center chain for a bad oil change experience. Plus, the most common oil filter change mistake DIY mechanics make.

Ford Has Recalled 400,000 Pickups, Medium-Duty Trucks, and SUVs to fix trailer brake problem

Ford Recalls 400K Pickups, Trucks, SUVs To Fix Trailer Brake Problem

By Marc Stern on April 8, 2022 - 2:30PM

In another major recall, Ford has recalled nearly 400,000 pickups, medium-duty trucks, and SUVs to repair a trailer-brake problem. The software problem can increase braking distances when you are towing also increasing the risk of crashes.

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is Like an Electrified Horse In The Wild

By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2022 - 11:49AM

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT's top driving mode is called just that: Unbridled. In this review, we will take a look at the different specs and qualities of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, which Torque News was test-driving this week.

A black Lucid Air is pictured on the assembly line at AMP-1 in Arizona

Lucid Motors Recognized As Major EV Player By Biden Administration

By James Walker on April 8, 2022 - 11:46AM

The Biden administration has learned a lesson from ignoring Tesla for so long with Lucid's CEO offered a place at the table for discussions on America's electrified future just six months after the company started delivering cars to customers.

2023 Toyota GR Corolla’s Core Trim Packages Give Sporty Hot Hatch Some Comfort

By Harutiun Hareyan on April 8, 2022 - 11:18AM

Last week Toyota debuted their 2023 GR Corolla with 2 announced trim levels. These packages give the base model better handling and comfort.

2023 Subaru Solterra STI vs next-generation 2023 WRX STI

Will A Solterra STI Replace The Subaru WRX STI? Two Chances, Slim And None

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2022 - 10:36AM

A new report says a Solterra STI will be the next-generation Subaru WRX STI's replacement as the automaker's high-performance model. Here's why it will never happen.

Garage Humor the Clueless Edition

By Timothy Boyer on April 8, 2022 - 10:24AM

It’s the end of the work week and time for another popular new “Just Rolled In” episode for car owners everywhere and the mechanics who sometimes find that words can’t do justice to what they find rolling in through the service door.

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