Automotive News (Page 259)

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.

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

The 2022 Subaru WRX Configurator Is Now Live

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2022 - 3:05PM

The 2022 Subaru WRX is coming to U.S. showrooms. Check out the new configurator for performance customers and start your build.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing

How Hot Is The Crosstrek? A Best Month Ever And Now Leads All Subaru Models

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2022 - 11:04AM

Subaru reports the 2022 Crosstrek set a new record in sales volume. The Crosstrek leads all models in February with an impressive performance.

2022 Subaru BRZ, 2023 Subaru Solterra, 2022 Subaru Impreza

Subaru Now Has 3 New Models That Are Sold Out For The Entire Year

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2022 - 6:55AM

Subaru now has three new models that are confirmed to be sold out for the entire year. Check out the details here.

A Missouri Tesla Driver Lost His Life In An 'Unusual' Crackup

Was ‘Phantom Braking’ Responsible For Tesla Fatality In Missouri Or Was It Another Issue?

By Marc Stern on March 3, 2022 - 12:52AM

Just how serious is Tesla's "phantom braking" problem? After hundreds of owners complained of their cars stopping at the wrong time, as on major highways or slowing unacceptably, there may have been a fatality related to the problem as a Tesla Model 3 stopped dead on I-70 in Missouri causing a three-car pileup that left one operator dead.

A gold Lucid Air Dream Edition is pictured rolling off the production line in Arizona.

Lucid Motors Cuts 2022 Production Target, Here's Why That's A Good Thing

By James Walker on March 2, 2022 - 1:33PM

Lucid's Q4 earnings call showed that while the EV manufacturer rises and falls with the waves affecting the wider market, it's still full steam ahead with steady hands at the helm. Here are all the key figures.

Tesla Could Have Made a 600 Mile Range Model S 12 Months Ago

By Jeremy Johnson on March 2, 2022 - 10:54AM

Elon Musk just stated that Tesla could have made a 600 mile range Model S, 12 months ago. He also said that the vehicle would not have handled as well, weighed down by extra battery and would cost more. Do customers want a 600 mile range EV? Let's discuss this and more.

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

If You Want A Fourth-Generation Subaru WRX It’s Probably Too Late

By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2022 - 10:52AM

If you want a 2021 Subaru WRX, you are probably too late to get one of the fourth-generation models. Subaru stops production to make way for the all-new 2022 WRX.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Forester

Subaru Sales Drop 7.1 Percent In The U.S. But There’s A Silver Lining

By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2022 - 7:01AM

Subaru announced a sales drop of 7.1 percent in February, but it’s not all bad news. Subaru has a few surprises.

New Tesla Model and Gigafactory

By Jeremy Johnson on March 1, 2022 - 6:57PM

Tesla is planning to expand Giga Shanghai, according to sources familiar with the matter that asked not to be identified, so that Tesla can build up to 2 million cars per year - just in China - just in Giga Shanghai. Tesla will become the largest auto producer in China with this upgrade. 2 million vehicles is quite a lot. Toyota produced 1.6 million vehicles in China in 2021.

Mazda CX-5 Outsells Honda CR-V In February In U.S. Market

By John Goreham on March 1, 2022 - 5:12PM

Mazda’s CX-5 has consistently been outselling the Subaru Forester and other popular models. Now it has passed the Honda CR-V, once the top-selling crossover in the segment.

Hyundai Delivers Segment-Topping Volume of Ioniq 5s in February In U.S.

By John Goreham on March 1, 2022 - 11:35AM

Among affordable EV crossover vehicles, the Hyundai Ioniq is starting to emerge as a volume leader in America.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Impreza, features, upgrades, specs, pricing

Why The Subaru Crosstrek And Impreza Fail To Get The Highest Safety Scores

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2022 - 10:57AM

Even though the 2022 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Legacy, and Crosstrek Hybrid get the highest IIHS safety awards, why not the Crosstrek and Impreza? See why the 2022 Crosstrek and Impreza fall short.

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.

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