Automotive News (Page 250)

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.

Subaru Is Shut Out Of Latest IHS Markit Loyalty Awards

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2022 - 7:31AM

Where is Subaru in the latest IHS Markit Automotive Loyalty Awards? See which brands and cars get the awards and why the 2022 Subaru Forester and Outback are missing.

Ford Expands Driveshaft Recall to Cover Heavy-Duty Pickups

Ford Expands Pickup Driveshaft Recall To Heavy-Duty Trucks

By Marc Stern on February 28, 2022 - 10:19PM

In the second driveshaft recall in the last three months, Ford has expanded its driveshaft recall to cover heavy-duty pickups (F-250/F-350). In December, the automaker recalled 185,000 F-150 pickups because of potential driveshaft failures. Now, it has recalled about 250,000 heavy-duty pickups for the same problem.

Elon Musk Supplies Ukraine With Starlink Satellite Access

By Jeremy Johnson on February 28, 2022 - 8:09PM

There is a difficult situation with the Ukraine right now with Russia invading. The Ukranian internet has been disrupted due to the invasion. This happened very quickly after a Ukranian government official, Mykhailo Fedorov sent a Tweet asking Elon Musk to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations in order to help them get Internet.

Image of RAV4 Prime courtesy of Kate Silbaugh

Toyota Prius and RAV4 Prime Earn Spots On 10-Best List - Tesla Dropped

By John Goreham on February 28, 2022 - 5:24PM

Consumer Reports has released its list of the ten best vehicles of 2022. The Toyota RAV4 Prime and Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrids earn a spot, but Tesla’s Model 3 gets bumped off.

Image of EV owner charging in cold wearer courtesy of Electrify America

Electrify America Explains Why EVs Don’t Work As Well In Cold Weather

By John Goreham on February 28, 2022 - 3:50PM

Electric vehicle charger company Electrify America has a message for EV owners about how to plan for reduced EV performance in winter.

Toyota RAV4 Prime Owners Begin Buying Second Ones

By John Goreham on February 28, 2022 - 2:48PM

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is one of the top-selling EVs in America. Now owners are adding second ones to their driveways.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Top-10 Cars With The Best Resale Value - Subaru Scores 3 New Model Awards

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2022 - 10:35AM

Do Subaru vehicles retain their value better than other automakers? Subaru picks up three new individual segment awards from KBB. Check out the three new Subaru models that score the highest.

Tesla chargers blocked by gas-powered cars image by John Goreham

Electric Vehicle Owners Suggest Vandalism or Worse When Public Chargers Are Blocked

By John Goreham on February 28, 2022 - 10:33AM

EV owners get very riled up when charging stations are blocked by gasoline-powered cars. Here is what EV owners suggest should be done when this occurs.

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

Subaru Solterra Reservations Close Today - The New EV Is Already Sold Out This Year

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2022 - 6:56AM

When can you buy the new 2023 Subaru Soltarra EV? Reservations close today, and many customers will have to wait another year for the new all-electric model. Get the complete details here.

Lucid Motors Earning Call Is Today! Should Investors Be Worried?

By Anthony Donati on February 27, 2022 - 9:34PM

What should investors expect for Lucid Motors Earnings call? Is $LCID going to rise after the Earnings Call?

LucidAir Reviews Are Now Everywhere

By Anthony Donati on February 27, 2022 - 9:05PM

Lucid Motors has been in the limelight lately with social media influencers and celeberties making LucidAir reviews. This has been terrific for Lucids brand and exactly what Lucid motors needs to be the next household brand.If Lucids brand grows, so will the $LCID stock price.

Giga Berlin Finally Going to Be Approved For Production

By Jeremy Johnson on February 27, 2022 - 5:40PM

According to German News site Der Tegesspiegel, there is approval for Tesla's Giga Berlin factory to have full approval for production of vehicles this Thursday or Friday (March 3 or 4). There is a grand ceremony that is already being planned! Tesla & officials in Germany already met a few days ago to discuss this.

Subaru Now Has 4 New Models With The Least Expensive Dealer Fees

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2022 - 7:28AM

Which new Subaru models have the lowest dealer fees? Check out the four vehicles with the least expensive destination and delivery charges of any car brand.

Honda CR-Vs and Accords Have Been Recalled For Braking Problems

Through The Years Honda Has Had Its Problems, Now It Is Recalling 1.7M Vehicles For Auto Braking Problems

By Marc Stern on February 26, 2022 - 2:07PM

Through the years, Honda has had more than its share of problems. And, while they have remedied some of them, there are still others that have hit, like a 1.7 million vehicle recall of CR-Vs and Accords.

New Model Production - Subaru Forester Increases, Outback Decreases

By Denis Flierl on February 26, 2022 - 11:35AM

A new report from Subaru says the new model 2022 Forester and 2022 Crosstrek production increased while the 2022 Outback decreased. Here is what it means for customers this spring.

Subaru Forester And WRX Aren't Listed In Latest IIHS Safety Scores - Here’s Why

By Denis Flierl on February 26, 2022 - 6:58AM

The IIHS released the new 2022 model Top Safety Pick scores and the 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Subaru WRX aren’t listed. Here’s why.

ARK Invest on Tesla's $11 Trillion Opportunity

By Jeremy Johnson on February 25, 2022 - 5:31PM

This is a changing world, thanks to advanced technologies and new innovations being delivered faster than ever before but there's one change that could be here sooner than you think and that is autonomous vehicles which could be one of the most meaningful innovations of all time - and Tesla is in the best position to take majority share!

Giga Shanghai Getting Expansion For Up To 2 Million Vehicles Per Year

By Jeremy Johnson on February 25, 2022 - 4:44PM

Various sources, including Reuters.com, have stated that Tesla plans to start work on a new factory expansion in Giga Shanghai and that it could be as soon as next month (March, 2022). Why would Tesla do this? To meet the growing demand for its vehicles in China, a country of a large number of people, many who want and can afford Tesla vehicles.

Image showing technicians assembling a Eureka gold Lucid Air at the company's AMP-1 production facility in Casa Grande, Arizona

Lucid Air Manufacturing Is Running At Full Speed With Another Hiring Event Announced

By James Walker on February 25, 2022 - 12:17PM

With Lucid Air GT production in full swing Lucid is holding another hiring event for production employees. This time the event takes place at a much larger venue.

2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, features, pricing, specs

Subaru Asks Retailers To Refrain From Huge Outback Wilderness Markups

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2022 - 11:55AM

Do Subaru dealers mark up their new 2022 Outback and Forester Wilderness models above MSRP? Subaru's CEO asks some retailers to refrain from huge markups. Check out the report here.

Consumer Reports Says Subaru Now Scores Best Car Brand In 4 Areas

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2022 - 6:55AM

How does Subaru compare with other car brands for new car shoppers checking out a 2022 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, or other new models? In Consumer Reports Top Picks of 2022, Subaru scores the best car brand in four areas. Check out the complete report here.

Image showing Kevin from the Meet Kevin YouTube channel crouching by the front of his Zenith red Lucid Air Dream Edition.

Lucid Air Owner Gives His Car A Rave Review Despite A Steering Malfunction That Caused It To Be Towed

By James Walker on February 24, 2022 - 6:04PM

Lucid confirmed the issue affecting this Dream Edition is unrelated to its recent 203-car safety recall over the Air's potentially-faulty front shock absorbers.

Image of 2022 Nissan Sentra by John Goreham

Review: 2022 Nissan Sentra SR - Second Best Value In The Segment But Our First Choice

By John Goreham on February 24, 2022 - 2:19PM

The best value in the segment is the Sentra SV. However, here’s why the SR with a lot of packages and options may be the better choice for you.

2022 Mazda Models Top Lexus, Mercedes, BMW In New Round of IIHS Testing

By John Goreham on February 24, 2022 - 10:18AM

In its newest round of testing, IIHS finds that no brand has a higher percentage of Top Safety Pick Plus scores.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester

Subaru Now Has 4 New Top Safety Pick+ Winners - Forester Doesn’t Score

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2022 - 7:31AM

Does Subaru make safe cars? New IIHS safety scores put Subaru at four top models with 2022 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek Hybrid, Ascent, and Legacy scoring highest. See why the 2022 Forester is not a Top Safety Pick+ winner.

2023 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru STI, electric STI

Will New Subaru WRX STI Have A 6-Speed Manual When It Goes All-Electric?

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2022 - 6:05AM

Will an all-electric Subaru WRX STI still have a 6-speed manual transmission? Check out what could happen with the manual gearbox.

Tesla Premium Connectivity Is Now Live

By Jeremy Johnson on February 23, 2022 - 7:55PM

Tesla's premium connectivity services are now live, according to a thread on Reddit. There are a number of services that come with the premium connectivity, the cost is about $9.99 per month, or $99 if you pay upfront for a year. Let's go over the services now.

2022 Heritage Edition Ford Mustang Similar To Daytona Winner

Mustang-Driving Rookie Wins Daytona 500

By Marc Stern on February 23, 2022 - 7:27PM

The driver of Team Penske's Number 2 Mustang, a rookie at Daytona, battled throughout the 500-miler and only pulled out a win on the last corner of the race. The winning margin was .036 seconds, one of the closest finishes on record.

Image of a white Lucid Air parked on a Californian hilltop on a rainy day.

Lucid Motors Issues Its First Safety Recall Over Potentially Faulty Shock Absorbers

By James Walker on February 23, 2022 - 11:48AM

Supplier-assembled suspension component could cause sudden drop in ride height, vibration, and damage to front-end brake lines. Lucid expects a tiny fraction of the recalled cars to need replacement dampers.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Outback, 2022 Legacy

2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy Are Still The Best Cars For Short Drivers

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2022 - 6:58AM

Which cars are best for shorter drivers? According to an updated study, the 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Outback, and 2022 Legacy are still the best new vehicles.

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