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.

Tesla Giga Berlin Model Model Ys To Pickup Elon Musk at The Airport

By Armen Hareyan on January 17, 2022 - 2:12PM

Hours ago I got a word from Tesla Giga Berlin employee who revealed some very interesting details about the production start at Giga Berlin, Elon Musk’s arrival and Model Y vehicles produced at Giga Berlin for test purposes.

Tesla Takes the Lead in U.S. Luxury Vehicles. Next Up: All Vehicles

By Jeremy Johnson on January 17, 2022 - 1:25PM

Tesla has taken the lead as the #1 U.S. luxury electric vehicle maker. This only took 4 years to happen and is for the Model Y and Model 3. Next up for Tesla: taking the lead for overall vehicle sales, including ICE cars.

Dealers Reassure Ford They Aren't Charging Huge Up Fees For Lightnings

Most Dealers Reassure Ford That They Are Not Slapping Huge Up Fees On Lightnings

By Marc Stern on January 17, 2022 - 11:49AM

Ford dealers reassured the manufacturer that they are charging only the MSRP on Lightnings. The reassurance was needed following reports last week, as detailed earlier by other Torque News stories, that there were dealers taking advantage of the limited supply of the sought-after electric pickups. Reports circulated that there were up fees of $30,000 but most averaged only $5,000.

2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing

The 10-Best Lease Deals Under $300 - New Subaru Forester Ranks Number One

By Denis Flierl on January 17, 2022 - 7:38AM

What are the best lease deals for 2022? A new report says the 2022 Subaru Forester offers the best lease deal in January. Check out the complete list here.

Tesla Planning To Use 90% Recycled Scrap Metal For The Cybertruck’s Exoskeleton

By Tinsae Aregay on January 17, 2022 - 5:23AM

Tesla's steel supplier, Steel Dynamics, recently opened a new plant in Sinton, Texas. According to General Manager Dennis Black, the plant will use 90% recycled scrap metal. The plant is expected to supply Tesla with stainless steel for the Cybertruck.

Image showing a gold BMW i8 charging port with cable attached.

Battery Breakthrough Provides Five Times The Driving Range Of Lithium-Ion At A Lower Price

By James Walker on January 16, 2022 - 8:12PM

Scientists at the University of Michigan have made a breakthrough in lithium-sulfur technology that could lead to widespread adoption of batteries with five times the energy density of today's lithium-ion cells.

Image of Trailblazer ACTIV courtesy of Chevrolet

2022 Chevy Trailblazer AWD ACTIV - Small Package Big Fun

By John Goreham on January 16, 2022 - 5:14PM

We test the 2022 Chevy Trailblazer AWD ACTIV and find it ticks all the boxes a great small SUV should.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

The Best Cars For Women - Subaru Outback Is Now A Women’s World Car Of The Year Finalist

By Denis Flierl on January 16, 2022 - 8:27AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback makes the final cut for the Women's World Car of the Year award. Here's why it just made the prestigious list.

Elon Musk Might Be Ringing The Alarm On Tesla (TSLA) Stock Price And No One Is Listening

By Tinsae Aregay on January 16, 2022 - 4:07AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is famous for saying the EV maker's stock price is too high. And despite his calls, Tesla stock just keeps rising. However, now Musk seems to be ringing the alarm saying Tesla shares, with the broader stock market, have reached their peak.

Getting to Know LucidVerse, Plus What You Need to Know for Lucid Next Week

By Anthony Donati on January 15, 2022 - 10:30PM

Getting to know LucidVerse, Plus what do Investors need to know for $LCID next week. $AAPL x $LCID is just speculation, but here are the connections.

Tesla Accepts Dogecoin Only For Merchandise

By Jeremy Johnson on January 15, 2022 - 1:55PM

Tesla has made yet another bold move in innovation as it is now accepting Dogecoin only for select merchandise. What is that merchandise, how much is it, and why did Tesla do this? We'll discuss it now.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

Where The New Subaru Outback And Crosstrek Will Be Hardest To Find

By Denis Flierl on January 15, 2022 - 1:02PM

Where are the 2022 Subaru Outback and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek most popular and the hardest to find for shoppers? Check out the one city where Outback is most popular and the one state where Crosstrek sells the best.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

Poll: Nearly All Ford Mustang Mach-E Owners Paid MSRP or Less

By John Goreham on January 15, 2022 - 12:38PM

Despite the buzz surrounding dealer markups, most Ford Mustang Mach-E battery-electric vehicle buyers paid MSRP or less over the past 13 months.

Will Car Parts Become a Hoarded Thing in 2022?

How Auto Parts Hoarding for Toyota and Other Cars Could Become a Thing in 2022

By Timothy Boyer on January 15, 2022 - 11:24AM

Remember the toilet paper shortage of 2020 made in-part from consumer panicking that set off a hoarding frenzy? We may not be too far off from that when it comes to auto parts this year. Here’s the latest on auto parts price increases and availability on how it could lead to another hoarding frenzy. Plus, what you can do to save money on parts.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

The New Subaru Solterra All-Electric STI You Won’t See Anytime Soon

By Denis Flierl on January 15, 2022 - 6:55AM

What will Subaru's future all-electric program look like when it arrives this year? We get a glimpse at the Tokyo Auto Salon, but the 2023 Subaru Solterra EV STI isn't coming to the U.S. Check out complete details here.

Tesla Fremont Production at Full Throttle

By Jeremy Johnson on January 14, 2022 - 8:50PM

Tesla Fremont production is at full throttle and we can see a multitude of Model S and Model X vehicles. Is the chip shortage over for Tesla? We'll answer that below.

Image showing a Lucid Air with white paint parked in front of some trees.

Lucid Air Heads North To British Columbia Canada For Testing, Trip To Whistler

By James Walker on January 14, 2022 - 2:55PM

Lucid's Air sedans head north of the border for Vancouver photo ops before taking the stunning Sea-to-Sky highway up the coast to Whistler.

Bollinger Is the Latest EV Pickup Truck To Fail - Why It's Not a Bad Thing

By John Goreham on January 14, 2022 - 11:19AM

EV startup, Bollinger, is quitting the personal electric pickup truck market before it ever began. Here's why it's not a bad thing of you care about reducing vehicle emissions.

Tire Pressure is Misunderstood by Most Car Owners

The Biggest Car Maintenance Mistake Car Owners Make That is Absolutely Dangerous

By Timothy Boyer on January 14, 2022 - 10:46AM

As hard as it is to believe, many car owners who do their own basic maintenance work on their vehicles make this one common maintenance mistake that can turn their car into a death trap.

Lucid Could Potentially Be Crowned The Maker of The Apple Car

By Anthony Donati on January 14, 2022 - 10:29AM

Could Lucid Possible Land the Apple automotive Contract? If Lucid does win, $LCID would skyrocket to new highs. What would this do for $AAPL stock? We will find out when Apple announces in late 2022.

Toyota RAV4 Prime Owners Reveal Their Gas-Saving Tips - Wow

By Jeff Teague on January 14, 2022 - 9:37AM

Save money and improve your miles per gallon in your RAV4 Prime. These owners share their fuel-sipping styles and techniques.

Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Crosstrek

What Subaru Owners Need To Know About The 3G Wireless Network Shutdown

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2022 - 9:28AM

As 3G networks shut down in 2022, some Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy, WRX, and WRX STI models will need to be upgraded. See if your vehicle is on the list here.

Image of Toyota RAV4 Prime by John Goreham

Poll Results: Most Toyota RAV4 Prime Buyers Paid About MSRP For Their Vehicle

By John Goreham on January 14, 2022 - 8:12AM

A new poll conducted in the Toyota RAV4 Prime Facebook club reveals what most owners paid for their RAV4 Prime. Surprisingly, the big markups we hear so much about were very rare.

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

New 1073 HP STI E-RA - Subaru’s High-Performance EV Future Is Revealed

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2022 - 7:35AM

Subaru uncovered its electric future at the Tokyo Auto Salon, and it's going high-performance. Here is how Subaru enters the all-electric era. Check out the 1073 horsepower STI E-RA.

Image showing a white Lucid Air parked overlooking a valley at sunset

Lucid Air Named Best Car To Buy In 2022 By Green Car Reports

By James Walker on January 13, 2022 - 7:54PM

Lucid's debut sedan beat competition from the Mercedes EQS, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Rivian R1T, and Volkswagen ID.4 to win GCR's annual Best Car to Buy award.

Source - Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Until 2023 - Here's Why

By Jeremy Johnson on January 13, 2022 - 7:02PM

We've just received word that a source has confirmed that Tesla will delay the Cybertruck until at least Q1, 2023. We may not know the reasons for this until the earnings call on 1/26/2022, but expect supply chain issues to be part of the reason.

2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX, fuel mileage

New Subaru WRX 2.4L Turbo Fuel Mileage - CVT Improves, Manual Gearbox Drops

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2022 - 11:28AM

The 2022 Subaru WRX 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer fuel mileage is revealed. See why one transmission option gets improved mpg.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback

10 Best And Worst Cars For Short Drivers - Subaru Forester Is Your Top Pick

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2022 - 6:40AM

Which vehicles are the best and worst for shorter drivers? According to a new study, the 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Outback score among the best SUVs. Check out the complete list here.

2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Wins Major Off-Roading Award

By Mary Conway on January 12, 2022 - 9:32PM

Four Wheeler, which claims to be the world's leading 4x4 authority since 1962, has selected the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 as the winner of its 49th-annual SUV of the Year award.

Why the Cybertruck Will Be the Last Vehicle You'll Ever Need

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2022 - 9:12PM

The Tesla Cybertruck is set to start production toward the end of this year, 2022, and I think it will be the last vehicle you will ever need to own. Here's why.

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