Automotive News (Page 254)

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.

Lucid Will Open 14 New Studios And Service Centers Across North America in 2022

By James Walker on February 8, 2022 - 5:47PM

Lucid continues to increase its footprint across the US and Canada, and these facilities opening will bring the company to new areas and audiences. Here are all the locations getting Lucid Studios and Service Centers in 2022.

Cylinder Compression Testing Reveals Much About an Engine

Engine Compression Test Demonstrated After 280,000 Miles

By Timothy Boyer on February 8, 2022 - 4:47PM

Here is a demo video of how an engine compression test is done with some actual engine compression numbers from a used vehicle engine after logging in 280,000 miles.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV, charging network

Subaru Announces New Solterra EV Access To EVgo Fast Charging Network

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2022 - 3:23PM

Where can you charge the new 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV? Check out the details here.

Important Question Car Owners Need to Ask Their Mechanic After Repairs

Car Talk Points to Common Mistake Repair Shops Make Leaving You with an Unsafe Vehicle

By Timothy Boyer on February 8, 2022 - 1:18PM

This is not a scam, but more of a misfeasance issue recently pointed out by NPR’s Car Talk series on a common “mistake” made by repair shops that could leave you with an unsafe vehicle.

Ford's Bronco Raptor Is A Great Off-Roader; Bronco-R Lessons Learned

Ford Bronco Takes 1-2-3 In Grueling King Of The Hammers Racing

By Marc Stern on February 8, 2022 - 12:56PM

In 2019 and 2020, Ford's Bronco-R ran in the tough Baja 1000. The lessons learned in this backcountry off-road race were well-learned as Ford Performance took them and applied them to a new generation of off-road racing Broncos. Those lessons were learned quite well as Ford took three podiums in this past weekend's King of the Hammers off-road race.

Image of Chevrolet Bolt and Toyota RAV4 Prime courtesy of MF

GM Losing Important U.S. Electric Vehicle Customers To Competitors - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on February 8, 2022 - 11:20AM

Two years after GM declared that its all-electric future was now, the company is losing critical American-market customers to competitors. Here’s why an important part of GM’s customer base is leaving for other brands.

Avoid These Common Mistakes During a Valve Cover Gasket Job

By Timothy Boyer on February 8, 2022 - 9:16AM

Whether you are doing a valve cover gasket job to stop an oil leak or having someone else do it at a service center or garage, here are some common mistakes made that you should avoid or make part of your post-service repair check after the garage completes the job as shown in this example with a 1996 Toyota 4Runner with 280,000 miles.

2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX specs, features, price

Subaru Is Quickly Running Out Of The 2021 WRX and WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2022 - 8:53AM

If you want a 2021 Subaru WRX, there aren’t many left. Subaru ends production to make way for the all-new 2022 WRX.

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

The New Subaru Solterra EV Customer Reservation System Opens Today

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2022 - 6:33AM

Subaru will open up its reservation system for the 2023 Solterra EV in the U.S. today. Check out what customers need to know here and get the new reservation website link here.

2022 Jeep Special Edition Beach Wranglers

2022 Jeep Wrangler is Out with Special High Tide Models, Perfect for the Beach

By Mary Conway on February 7, 2022 - 10:07PM

The Jeep Wrangler is perfect to handle the sand and the surf. New for 2022, Jeep has a model designed for High Tide and a spectacular new eye-catching color!

Why Is Lucid Motors So Secretive? And Lucid's Marketing Route

By Anthony Donati on February 7, 2022 - 9:04PM

Here is a nice recap of the Bear Workshop Lucid Interview with Financial Journey and what Lucid Motors (NYCE: LCID) investors should know.

Are Future Cars Too Complicated for Today's Car Owners?

Are Cars Too Complicated Today? History Says No!

By Timothy Boyer on February 7, 2022 - 5:36PM

Here’s an argument made by an automotive engineer on why history says cars today are not too complicated and why it is not the automakers, but the public that is driving our vehicles toward a future of planned obsolescence.

Still image courtesy of Andrew Schiffer and YouTube.

Mazda Salesperson Creates Quirky and Fun iPhone Video Explaining AWD

By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 4:00PM

One local Mazda dealer in Mass. produced what we think should be an award-winning video.

To See Mazda CX-5’s Future Look To Subaru and Ford For Answers

By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 3:00PM

The Mazda CX-5 is a top-selling crossover with high rankings in all regards. Fans are concerned for its future now that a similar vehicle, the CX-50 has appeared. Here’s why the CX-5 is unlikely to fade away.

Just Rolled In Car Customer Fails

By Timothy Boyer on February 7, 2022 - 2:35PM

Some car owners do the craziest things with their vehicles. Here is a humorous short video from "Just Rolled In" that features some truly unbelievable things car owners bring into the garage for servicing that ranges from botched DIY repairs to farm animals!

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

5 Reasons Why You Won’t Regret Owning A Subaru And 5 You Will

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2022 - 2:22PM

With around eighteen mainstream automotive brands to choose from, which is the best car for you? We will check out Subaru and see if it’s the best car brand that fits your needs and wants.

Images of workers courtesy of ChargerHelp!

ChargerHelp! Is Taking Away the Worry Over Broken Public EV Chargers

By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 12:23PM

One of the most frustrating things electric vehicle owners struggle with is broken public electric vehicle chargers. ChargerHelp! is the solution to that vexing issue and much more.

Sandy Munro Says Tesla Model S Plaid Engineering "To Die For"

By Jeremy Johnson on February 7, 2022 - 11:12AM

Sandy Munro says Tesla Model S Plaid engineering "To Die For". This is after multiple videos showing a tear down of the Tesla Model S Plaid, which was made available by generous donations to Munro and Associates.

Image of Jeep Wrangler 4xe by John Goreham

Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid Uses Heating System That Doesn’t Rely On Gas Engine

By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 10:51AM

Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles have many options for cabin heating. Jeep’s secret to success may be keeping things simple in a vehicle that is anything but.

Top of Page Image courtesy of Vroom PR agency

Vroom One Year Update - "Still Going Wrong” For Many According To Reviews

By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 8:14AM

One year ago we did a story about Vroom that revealed its ratings from car buyers. One year later, it is hard to see any progress.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

Low Inventory - How Subaru Juggles The Hot New Outback And Crosstrek Trims

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2022 - 8:03AM

How is Subaru of America doing to start the new year? The 2022 Subaru Outback and 2022 Crosstrek are in demand, and the Camden, N.J. automaker can’t get enough for its U.S. customers.

Ford Chief Upset Over Reports of Huge F-150 Lightning Markups

Dealers Face Wrath Of An Unhappy Ford Boss Over Reported Lightning Markups

By Marc Stern on February 6, 2022 - 11:01PM

Ford boss Jim Farley is upset. He is mad about the reported markups some dealers are slapping on Ford F-150 Lightning reservations and orders. Indeed, he noted that dealers face having their Lightning allocations slashed for the 2022 sales year.

Image showing the Porsche Taycan Turbo S lined up against the Lucid Air Dream Edition P at a drag strip.

Lucid Air Monsters Porsche Taycan Turbo S In Drag Race

By James Walker on February 6, 2022 - 1:37PM

DragTimes is at it again, racing two of the most powerful EVs money can buy at John Hennessey's private drag strip. With 350 more horsepower on tap and similar kerb weights, the Lucid's victory was all but a foregone conclusion.

Subaru Crosstrek And New WRX Are Best Picks Again For Retaining Their Value

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2022 - 7:36AM

Are the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek and 2022 Subaru WRX a good value for new car shoppers? J.D. Power says they are best in their segment in retaining their value. Check out the complete report here.

If You Want a Tesla, Here's 5 Things You Must Think About First

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2022 - 5:10PM

If you're looking to buy a Tesla, there are 5 important things that you must think about first. Here they are.

Tesla Profitability Is About To Go Through the Roof

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2022 - 4:48PM

Tesla's profitability is about to go through the roof. What is going on that is going to cause this? We'll share that now.

Lucid Motors DreamDrive Pro Features List

By Anthony Donati on February 5, 2022 - 4:37PM

Lucid Motors sent out some major software updates! Here is a list of the features and what was released. Plus what $LCID investors need to know

Jay Leno on the Tesla Model S Plaid

By Jeremy Johnson on February 5, 2022 - 4:12PM

Jay Leno test drove a Tesla Model S Plaid a while back and we have some of his thoughts about Tesla's most highly performing and expensive vehicle. Let's see what he had to say.

Image from Lucid showing an artist's impression of the Air's lidar system projecting beams from the front of the vehicle

New Lucid OTA Update Brings Some Of DreamDrive's ADAS Functions Online

By James Walker on February 5, 2022 - 3:55PM

Lucid has released OTA update 1.1.4 which brings some, but not all, of the Air's DreamDrive capabilities online. Until now Lucid's ADAS functions had not been available to the first owners of the Dream Edition.

Ford Has Enhanced Its Certified Preowned Program

Ford Enhances Certified Pre-Owned Program With Two-Week Money-Back Guarantee

By Marc Stern on February 5, 2022 - 3:55PM

Ford, the longtime leader in pickup truck sales, has enhanced its certified preowned program. The enhancement makes the program the leading CPO program in the vehicular world. Starting this month, used-vehicle buyers will be given a two-week, money-back guarantee so they can return their vehicles if there is an issue.

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