Automotive News (Page 251)

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.

Tesla's LFP Batteries - An Important Development in Battery Technology

By Jeremy Johnson on February 21, 2022 - 3:25PM

Have you purchased the Model 3 standard range with the new LFP batteries? There's an interview with Sandy Munro about Tesla's LFP batteries. Are these batteries important and will they compete with the 4680 batteries? What are the specs for the base Model 3? let's find out!

Hyundai service area image by John Goreham

Here Are the U.S.-Market Vehicle Brands That Offer Included Maintenance For 2022

By John Goreham on February 21, 2022 - 3:20PM

Included vehicle maintenance can have a value of hundreds of dollars. Here are the brands offering included maintenance for 2022.

Image of Chevy Bolt charging at EVGo DCFC by John Goreham

Many Public DC Fast Chargers For Electric Vehicles Are Slower Than You’d Think

By John Goreham on February 21, 2022 - 1:27PM

DC fast charging could be the solution to many of the perceived issues with public EV charging. However, that is not yet the case.

Lucid Motors Has Some Great Strengths!

By Anthony Donati on February 21, 2022 - 1:25PM

Lucid Motors has some terrific plans and technology but $LCID continues to slide down. Here is what is next for Lucid Motors

Kia Telluride, Sorento, Soul, Carnival, K5, and Rio

Kia Lands Six Models On Car and Driver's 2022 Editor's Choice Awards List

By Justin Hart on February 21, 2022 - 1:24PM

Kia has managed to land six of its models on Car and Driver’s annual Editor’s Choice Awards list, and one of those models also landed on to its even more exclusive 10 Best List. Which models made it and what might that mean?

Ford, State Farm Team To Save Customers Money

Ford, State Farm Team Up To Bring Customers Usage-Based Insurance Savings

By Marc Stern on February 21, 2022 - 11:15AM

Ford and State Farm have developed a new program that is aimed at saving insurance customers money. The new program, which debuts this week, will reduced customer premiums as driving behaviors improve.

Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 by John Goreham

Update: Quick Stops At Level 2 Public Chargers Are Worthless - Or Are They?

By John Goreham on February 21, 2022 - 8:50AM

We debunk the myth that one can add meaningful range to an EV using a Level 2 charger during a “coffee and bathroom break” while on the go.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Ascent

Subaru Just Earned 5 Top Honors In MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car Rankings

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2022 - 7:19AM

The Subaru brand has gotten plenty of recognition to start the new year. The 2022 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent are now best in class. Check out all five recent segment awards from Motor Trend.

Image showing a firefighter boat attempting to put out the fires aboard the fire-ravaged Felicity Ace car carrier ship.

Burning EV Batteries Are Making It Harder To Extinguish Fires Aboard The Felicity Ace Car Carrier

By James Walker on February 20, 2022 - 10:51PM

Specialized firefighting equipment is on its way to the Azores Islands while the abandoned ship continues to drift and burn in the Atlantic.

Image showing a gold Lucid Air driving on a canyon road.

Lucid Air Praised For Its Styling And "911 GT3-Like" Handling In Latest Review

By James Walker on February 20, 2022 - 4:15PM

The Lucid's 0-60 time is highly impressive, but it really shines under mid-range acceleration where other performance-oriented EVs are found lacking.

2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Solterra

The Updated Complete New Subaru Model Guide And What’s Coming This Year

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2022 - 7:58AM

With all the changes in the auto industry, Subaru has to adjust its new model launches and upgrades for the Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models. Here is what customers can expect and what's coming in 2022.

Tesla Will Produce Batteries With Many Different Form Factors

By Jeremy Johnson on February 19, 2022 - 10:44PM

Tesla will start producing vehicles with the 4680 battery cells, but that will not be the only form factor Tesla uses. There are going to be many form factors for different types of vehicles and probably a specific one just for energy. Let's go over this in detail.

Image showing a white Mercedes AMG EQE driving on a coast road.

Mercedes-AMG EQE Debuts With Up To 677 Horsepower

By James Walker on February 19, 2022 - 7:38PM

How do you make a car stand out in a market where 500 horsepower's nothing to write home about and you're pushed along by an avalanche of instant electric torque? The AMG EQE shows what comes next for the driver's car in the age of electric.

Tesla Has Amazing Production Volume

By Jeremy Johnson on February 19, 2022 - 3:51PM

Elon Musk and Tesla achieved volume production with the Model 3 in 2018. No other EV manufacturer has reached the volume that Tesla has. BYD is probably the second closest company, in China.

Image showing a gold Lucid Air parked beside a white Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S Plaid as they prepare for a three-wide drag race.

Lucid Air Takes On Tesla Plaid And Porsche Taycan Turbo S In 3000 Horsepower Electric Drag Race

By James Walker on February 19, 2022 - 1:51PM

Three of the most powerful sedans in the world, three-wide down a dragstrip. DragTimes returns to Hennessey's private track to see who reigns supreme as the fastest four-door money can buy.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru Now Faces An “Uncertain Situation” With Its Select-Focused Strategy

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2022 - 7:05AM

When parts and the supply chain were running perfectly, Subaru was the envy of the automotive world. Now things have turned for the Japanese automaker.

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

CR Says Refreshed Subaru Forester Is One Of 4 Best New Cars Under $30,000

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2022 - 5:55AM

The 2022 Subaru Forester is now ranked the best small SUV under $30,000 by Consumer Reports. Check out why the refreshed Forester scores best in its category.

A 2022 Tesla Model3 Which Has A 'Phantom Braking' Problem

NHTSA Opens Probe Of Teslas' ‘Phantom Braking'

By Marc Stern on February 18, 2022 - 7:34PM

Tesla has an issue, honestly several. Aside from running into emergency vehicles and having reports of vehicles having issues with FSD Beta software, there's another problem, "phantom braking," where Model3 and ModelY vehicles are suddenly slowing or stopping on Interstates.

The Unreal, 2022 Performance Model Y

By Jeremy Johnson on February 18, 2022 - 1:19PM

The 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance is a masterpiece. We just found a video of someone's first impressions of it. If you're considering buying the Model Y Performance, this video is for you.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

Tesla Dropped From Consumer Reports List of 10 Best Vehicles - Here's Why

By John Goreham on February 18, 2022 - 8:30AM

The Tesla Model 3 has lost its slot to the Ford Mustang Mach-E on Consumer Reports’ list of the ten best vehicles. Here‘s what changed.

Mazda Named Most Reliable Brand For 2022 By Consumer Reports

By John Goreham on February 18, 2022 - 7:58AM

In its newest rankings, Consumer Reports Mazda scores highest overall in the auto industry in reliability.

Who Makes The Best Cars? Subaru Jumps 2 Spots To Claim Best Brand Title

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2022 - 7:05AM

Last year, Subaru was the third-best car brand, according to Consumer Reports. In 2022, Subaru moves ahead of Mazda and BMW to claim the best brand overall.

2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX, pricing, features

The Next-Generation Subaru WRX Just Got A Lot More Expensive

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2022 - 5:55AM

What is the price of the 2022 Subaru WRX? Subaru of America announced the next-generation sports car gets a significant price increase. Check out the details here.

Kia's European Market Share Increases, Mostly Due To EVs

By Justin Hart on February 18, 2022 - 4:04AM

Kia continues to outperform many other automakers in European sales, including the likes of Renault and Mercedes, on their own turf. The same is true for its partner, Huyndai.

More Tesla FSD FUD - What Is Real and What Is Not?

By Jeremy Johnson on February 17, 2022 - 11:48PM

There is a recent video of Tesla FSD Beta being demoed, this time by CNBC and Taylor Organ. Let's take a look at his video and what is going on and try to see what is real and correct and what is overblown.

2022 Subaru Forester specs, pricing, fuel mileage, safety

The Top-10 Cars Of 2022 - CR Says Refreshed Subaru Forester Is Best-In-Class

By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2022 - 1:16PM

Subaru of America has one of the top new vehicles in the U.S. for 2022. See why Consumer Reports says the 2022 Subaru Forester is one of the ten best cars of the year.

Tesla Omitted From List of Best EVs For 2022 - Fans Weep And Gnash Teeth

By John Goreham on February 17, 2022 - 10:30AM

A new list of the very best electric vehicles one can buy for 2022 does not include a Tesla model in any category as a winner or even runner-up. Here’s why we find the list so interesting.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

Subaru Outback Is Rated A Top-3 Most Satisfying SUV But It Also Frustrates

By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2022 - 7:30AM

What are the highest-rated 2-Row SUVs by their owners? The 2022 Subaru Outback is ranked highest in most areas but frustrates owners in one key place.

Image showing the front of a Lucid Air with beams emanating from its central Lidar unit.

Lucid Air In Three-Way Tie For Best EV At MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards 2022

By James Walker on February 16, 2022 - 12:22PM

Lucid's flagship shares top honors with two other very different EVs on its way to another accolade. Find out which ones here, as well as the features that brought each to the top.

KBB Says Subaru Outback Is A 10-Best SUV Under $30,000 - If You Can Find One

By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2022 - 11:31AM

Which are the best new SUVs under $30,000 for shoppers in 2022? KBB ranks the 2022 Subaru Outback number six. Can you find one? Check out the complete list here.

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