Automotive News (Page 262)

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 Forester, 2022 Outback, 2022 Crosstrek sales

New Subaru Model Sales Slide Again, Skids To Finish The Year

By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2022 - 6:09AM

Subaru reports another sales drop in December to finish a challenging year. See which models are down and the models that finished the year in the black.

Dealers Reportedly HItting Lightnings With Huge Up-Charges

Dealers Reportedly Slapping Big Markups On New Ford Lightning EV Pickups

By Marc Stern on January 5, 2022 - 5:33AM

Even as Ford is promising to ramp up production of the highly sought-after Ford Lightning EV pickup, dealers are reportedly slapping major up-charges on the new pickups. Indeed, there is a report of one dealer hitting potential buyers with a fee of $30,000 if they want to be among the first to receive one of the electric trucks.

Lucid Motors' Secret Weapon and Tesla's Mistakes

By Anthony Donati on January 4, 2022 - 8:30PM

Lucid Motors has a great battery technology, short sellers have zero share available left to short and lucid has a secret weapon.

Tesla Model S Plaid Can Now Go 175 MPH, Topping Lucid Air Dream Edition

By Jeremy Johnson on January 4, 2022 - 7:32PM

We have a new video of the Tesla Model S Plaid reaching a top speed of 175 miles per hour. This makes it faster than the previous fastest EV, the Lucid Air Dream Edition, at 168 MPH.

Volkswagen Offers Wise Winter Driving Advice To ID.4 Owners

By John Goreham on January 4, 2022 - 4:16PM

Volkswagen offers some good insight into winter driving. One section we liked in particular.

Image showing a Lucid Air passing through a well-lit inspection tunnel at the AMP-1 factory.

Lucid Air Customer Deliveries Are Being Delayed By "Fit And Finish" Parts Issue

By James Walker on January 4, 2022 - 2:11PM

Independent Lucid Air customer forum gives us insight into the likely culprits behind an issue that's preventing Dream Edition customers from taking delivery of their new EVs.

Tesla (TSLA) Shares Surges Following Record Q4 Deliveries And End Of Elon Musk’s Stock Sale

By Tinsae Aregay on January 4, 2022 - 12:32PM

Following Tesla's incredible Q4 delivery numbers, the EV maker's stock has surged 14% in a single day. Even more bullish for Tesla, the surge in the stock price is taking place before some of the company's most exciting projects have come to fruition.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

The Subaru Solterra Compact Pickup You Want And Why An EV Would Crush It

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2022 - 12:31PM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV is coming this year, but how about a new Solterra compact pickup? Check out a new rendering and why Subaru needs to build it.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

Is The New Subaru Outback As Good As All Its Awards Say It Is?

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2022 - 7:25AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback keeps racking up awards. See why the Outback is the best wagon to buy in 2022.

Tesla May Have a Lucid Motors Problem

By Anthony Donati on January 3, 2022 - 9:56PM

Will Lucid Air overtake the Tesla Model S at the best EV in the world?

Huge Announcement Expected This Week From Elon Musk About Giga Texas

By Jeremy Johnson on January 3, 2022 - 6:30PM

There is a recent Tweet and news that a huge announcement is expected from Elon Musk about Giga Texas. What is this announcement? We have a few theories of what it could be that we'll discuss.

Image of Tesla retail outlet by John Goreham

Tesla's Market Adjustment Of Model Y Raises Starting Price 44% In One Year

By John Goreham on January 3, 2022 - 2:03PM

Here is why the starting price of a Model Y went from about $42K to over $60K in just 11 months.

Mustang Mach-E Does Well In Best Car of the Year Contest

New Car Award Program Lauds Ford Mustang Mach-E

By Marc Stern on January 3, 2022 - 1:39PM

There is any number of "Best Car of the Year" programs out there that honor U.S. products. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, the automaker's first full automotive electric, did quite well in a brand-new program, Europea's "Best Car of the Year" Award.

Tesla Will First Overtake Audi, BMW and Mercedes On Its Way To Global Auto Domination

By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2022 - 1:35PM

2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, reliability, driving

Cars With The Best And Worst Road Tests - New Subaru Ascent Stands Out

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2022 - 11:55AM

How does the 2022 Subaru Ascent handle on a long road trip? A new report says the Ascent 3-Row SUV scores among the best. Check out the best and worst cars here.

Elon Musk Keeps His Promise As Tesla Ramps Model S/X Production By 50% In A Single Quarter

By Tinsae Aregay on January 3, 2022 - 11:13AM

After stopping Model S & X production back in 2020, Elon Musk had promised Tesla will be back to producing 1000 Model S's a week in the fourth quarter. And now, after the EV maker released Q4 2021 production numbers, we see Elon Musk has kept his promise setting up Tesla for a record-breaking 2022.

Tesla Model S/X Deliveries Drop By Half to Hit All-Time Low

By John Goreham on January 3, 2022 - 11:07AM

Tesla’s Model X and Model S vehicles have hit a historic low for the company. Here’s how few the company delivered in 2021.

Image of Bolt being charged by John Goreham

How Much Money Can Be Saved on Fuel By Switching To An Electric Vehicle?

By John Goreham on January 3, 2022 - 10:02AM

A common question for many shopping for an EV is how much can be saved in energy costs by opting for an electric vehicle instead of a vehicle with a traditional powertrain. Here’s your answer.

2023 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru STI

Subaru Teased How It Will Develop New Technologies In Its First Electric STI

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2022 - 6:42AM

Before the 2023 WRX STI launch, Subaru reveals how it will begin a new carbon-neutral era with an all-electric STI. See how Subaru will develop new technologies in its first electric performance car.

Tesla HUGE Beat With Q4 2021 Deliveries, Shattering Wall Street Consensus

By Jeremy Johnson on January 2, 2022 - 11:23AM

Tesla has just released their Q4, 2021 deliveries and production numbers. They are staggering, greatly exceeding what wall street thought would be delivered. Wall street was at 266,000. Tesla deliveries about 308,000. This is amazing.

2023 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Solterra, WRX STI

Subaru’s 4 Top Models Coming in 2022 And Why They Are Significant

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2022 - 6:06AM

Four significant Subaru models are coming in 2022. Check out the new 2023 Subaru Solterra, refreshed 2023 Outback, next-generation 2023 Crosstrek, and 2023 WRX STI.

The 3 New Subaru Models You Want Most In 2022 But Won’t Get

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2022 - 8:14AM

The new 2023 Subaru Solterra, refreshed Outback, next-generation Crosstrek, and 2023 WRX STI are coming, but there are three models you want but won't get in 2022. Check them out here.

Stunning Aerial Footage of Giga Texas, Dec. 31, 2022

Stunning Aerial Footage of Giga Texas As It Gears For Production Next Week

By Jeremy Johnson on December 31, 2021 - 7:28PM

We have some amazing and stunning aerial footage of Giga Texas. We've been told that Giga Texas will also begin production next week. It's exciting times for Tesla!

2023 Subaru Crosstrek, specs, features, pricing

A New 1.5L Turbocharged Subaru Crosstrek Is Now On The Drawing Board

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2021 - 12:16PM

A new report says Subaru is bringing a new turbocharged engine to the 2023 Crosstrek and Impreza. Will customers in the U.S. get the new fuel-efficient engine?

Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, pricing, safety, features, fuel mileage

Best Used SUVs Under $20K - Reports Say Put Forester, Outback On Your List

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2021 - 7:59AM

Are the Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester reliable used SUVs? Two reports rank the two models as best used SUVs under $20,000 and best under $25,000. Check out the complete list here.

Tesla Giga Berlin and Model Y production update

The Most Important Question You Should Be Asking About Tesla Giga Berlin Right Now Before The Permit

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2021 - 9:56PM

6 Performance Model Y Vehicles Seen Leaving Giga Berlin - Where Are They Going?

By Jeremy Johnson on December 30, 2021 - 6:41PM

We have new news that 6 performance Model Y vehicles are in transit leaving Giga Berlin. The question is, where are they going? We'll answer what we think and more.

A prototype tri-motor Lucid Air enters the corkscrew corner at Laguna Seca, with Lucid bannering in the background.

Ride On Board A Tri-Motor Lucid Air Prototype For A Blistering Lap Of Laguna Seca

By James Walker on December 30, 2021 - 4:24PM

Each of Lucid's electric motors is capable of producing up to 670 horsepower. This prototype Air has three.

Brandenburg Minister-president Optimistic Tesla Will Receive Final Approval For Giga Berlin Early Next Year

By Tinsae Aregay on December 30, 2021 - 2:33PM

Today Tesla submitted the final paperwork necessary for Giga Berlin's environmental review process. Following this milestone, Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke says he is hopeful Tesla can begin production early next year.

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

5 More Reasons Why You Don’t Want The New Subaru WRX With A CVT

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2021 - 11:22AM

The 2022 Subaru WRX arrives next year with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a new Subaru Performance automatic Transmission (CVT). There are more reasons why you don't want the CVT.

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