Automotive News (Page 265)

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 STI, next-generation WRX, pricing, specs

The 10 Best AWD Sedans This Winter - Subaru WRX Is Still The Best Sports Car

By Denis Flierl on December 18, 2021 - 7:56AM

Check out the ten best all-wheel-drive sedans you can buy this winter, and which model would you rather drive? Here's why the 2022 Subaru WRX is the best performance car.

It's More Likely Now Subaru Will Collaborate With Toyota On A New EV Pickup

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2021 - 12:13PM

Subaru needs a new midsize pickup, and Toyota recently revealed its new Pickup EV concept. Could an all-electric pickup collaboration be in the works?

Tesla plans to invest $10B in its Giga Texas factory.

By Safet Satara on December 17, 2021 - 8:29AM

Yesterday, Tesla inc CEO Elon Musk tweeted that "Giga Texas is a $10B investment over time, generating at least 20k direct & 100k indirect jobs." With this tweet, Musk promised to increase investment in the factory by a factor of 10.

2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

A Look Ahead- The Complete New 2023 Subaru Model Buying Guide

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2021 - 8:24AM

Here's a look ahead to the 2023 Subaru lineup and what's coming for customers. Check out the 2023 Outback, 2023 Solterra, 2023 Forester, and 2023 Crosstrek.

Giant Fallen Tree Smashes Into Tesla With Occupants Inside

By Jeremy Johnson on December 16, 2021 - 11:55PM

We've just received a video of a Tesla (we think a Model 3) that was driving and from the dashcam of the car behind it, a large tree toppled over and smashed directly on top of the Tesla.

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Ford Takes 5 KBB Best Buy Awards; Maverick Wins A Pair

By Marc Stern on December 16, 2021 - 5:05PM

Ford Motor Co. scored a major victory in the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy program by taking five Best Buy Awards. The new Ford Maverick, the automaker's compact pickup earned the "Best of 2022 Award" and a Best Buy Award.

2022 Polestar 2 Can Cover More on One charge Then The Equivalent Tesla Model 3

By Safet Satara on December 16, 2021 - 10:12AM

The Swedish maker of electric cars Polestar revealed its latest update for the Polestar 2 sedan. A four-door EV, first shown in February 2019, can cover 270 miles on one charge in its latest iteration.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs

The All-New Subaru Crosstrek 10th Anniversary Edition You Can’t Buy

By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2021 - 9:30AM

Subaru announced a new 2022 Subaru Crosstrek 10th anniversary model. But it’s forbidden fruit for U.S. customers.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

The Most Reliable Used Midsize SUVs - Subaru Outback Hits The Sweet Spot

By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2021 - 6:49AM

What are the most reliable midsize SUVs you can buy? A new report says the Subaru Outback is one of the six best. See why it hits the sweet spot for shoppers.

Insider Reports Giga Berlin Still on Schedule

Giga Berlin Insider Leaks that Factory Is Still on Schedule

By Jeremy Johnson on December 15, 2021 - 10:17PM

We have news from an insider for Giga Berlin that Giga Berlin is on schedule and that TorqueNews European source has had contact with his German Mr. X and that nothing is wrong with Giga Berlin's process and the water supply. Everything is still on schedule.

2022 Subaru BRZ, pricing, specs, features

The All-New Subaru BRZ Is Now Edmunds Top Rated Sports Car

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2021 - 3:25PM

Subaru announced the next-generation 2022 Subaru BRZ sports coupe was named Edmunds Top Rated Sports Car for 2022. Check out the two reasons why here.

Ford Cannot Make EVs Fast Enough

By Carl Malek on December 15, 2021 - 3:22PM

Ford has had an impressive streak fo success when it comes to its growing lineup of electric vehicles. The Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightning have proven to be very popular with customers, but it appears that the sheer amount of demand is pushing the limits of Ford's production facilities and the company cannot make them fast enough according to a new report.

Subaru Ascent Is Now Recalled For Two Separate Issues - Complete Details

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2021 - 12:11PM

The 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent is now involved in two separate recalls. Get the complete details here.

Toyota New EV Plan Showcases Everything From Cars to SUVs, Supercars and a Truck

By Safet Satara on December 15, 2021 - 11:57AM

After years of planning, Toyota finally revealed its electric lineup of vehicles at its Mega Web showroom in Tokyo. Aikido Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corporation, enthusiastically presented 13 new BEVs and subtly introduced us to a new business doctrine behind the Toyota Motor Corporation as a whole.

2022 Hyundai Veloster N M/T Pleasantly Fun To Drive Vehicle

By Armen Hareyan on December 15, 2021 - 11:33AM

The Hyundai Veloster quickly improved to the point of becoming a serious rival to the best sports cars on the market. The 2022 Veloster N, which Torque News is reviewing this week, is pleasantly fun to drive sports car. Some reviewers say it's fun to drive despite having the manual transmission (M/T), but I say it is the manual transmission that makes it even more engaging vehicle.

Mitsubishi Outlander and Honda Clarity Image by John Goreham

Honda's Plug-in Hybrid Clarity Tops List of the Hottest-Selling Used Vehicles In America

By John Goreham on December 15, 2021 - 9:35AM

Green vehicles are what the used car market desires. Here is a list of the fastest-selling used vehicles in America.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy recall

UPDATE Subaru Outback, Ascent, Legacy Recalled For A Defective Drive Chain

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2021 - 7:22AM

The 2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Ascent, and 2020 Legacy have been recalled for a defective drive chain that may break, causing loss of power. Here are the complete details.

Toyota Plans To Get More With This Latest Trick

By Timothy Boyer on December 14, 2021 - 11:44PM

Need a good reason for buying that used older model Toyota at today’s inflated prices? Discover how Toyota is planning on getting more of its customers with its latest model cars.

Tesla Cybertruck Will Fit Even Andre the Giant

Elon Musk Says Even Andre the Giant Will Fit in Cybertruck

By Jeremy Johnson on December 14, 2021 - 6:52PM

There was over 26,000 comments to Elon Musk on the Tesla Cybertruck, in an archive we found, and one of them was that even Andre the Giant would fit in the Tesla Cybertruck. That's a 7'4'' man weighing about 520 pounds.

Image showing a dark red Lucid Air parked outside the company's newest Studio location in Millbrae, California

Lucid Keeps The Momentum Going, Opens More Studios In California

By James Walker on December 14, 2021 - 3:40PM

Lucid opens more Studio and Service Centers in strategic Californian locations as customer deliveries continue to roll out across the country.

Why A New Subaru Baja Pickup Would Easily Outsell The Hyundai Santa Cruz

By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2021 - 1:32PM

Will Subaru offer a midsize pickup? Here is why a new 2023 Subaru Baja pickup would be a hot model for the automaker.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV

Don't Look For Subaru To Be A Follower Of Toyota's New EV Plan But A Competitor

By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2021 - 7:57AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra coming mid-2022 is a collaboration with Toyota. See why Subaru will be a competitor to Toyota, not a follower in its coming new EVs.

Mustang Mach-E Is Such a Hit It Delays Explorer EV and Aviator EV

By Carl Malek on December 13, 2021 - 6:23PM

The Mustang Mach-E has been a smash hit for Ford ever since it powered its way to dealerships. A new report appears to suggest that it also managed to delay both the Explorer EV and its Lincoln cousin the Aviator EV.

Image showing a white Lucid Air in the countryside at sunrise.

Lucid Group Will Be Added to Nasdaq-100 Index Next Week

By James Walker on December 13, 2021 - 6:21PM

Effective December 20th 2021 Lucid Group will be included in the Index, which tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The announcement is already having a positive impact on Lucid's share price.

Your Vehicle Probably Doesn’t Need An Alignment - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on December 13, 2021 - 4:01PM

Your dealer, tire installer, or auto service chain is trying to convince you that your vehicle must have an alignment. Here’s why that’s almost certainly not true.

General Motors May Be Stuck With Bolt Despite Reasons To Ax It

By Carl Malek on December 13, 2021 - 3:47PM

The ongoing Bolt battery recall and the subsequent stop in production would make many automakers call it quits on such a problematic model. However, a new report suggests that GM may be faced with more headaches if it formally axes the Bolt from its lineup

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Ford Freezes Lightning Reservations At 200,000

By Marc Stern on December 13, 2021 - 12:46PM

Ford has decided to cap its F-150 Lightning reservation system at 200,000 as it begins to convert them over to its order bank.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester - Top 20 Most Researched Cars This Fall

By Denis Flierl on December 13, 2021 - 12:46PM

What are the most researched cars, trucks, and SUVs? The 2022 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, and Forester made the top-20 list. Check out the most popular vehicles here.

Buy This Fleet Of Green Vehicles Instead of a Tesla Model X

By John Goreham on December 13, 2021 - 12:43PM

The Model X is incredibly expensive and sold out until 2023. You can’t have one for at least fourteen months. Here’s what you can have instead for the same cost.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Has A 3-Year Repair and Maint. Cost About Half That of EVs

By John Goreham on December 13, 2021 - 9:42AM

The Mazda Miata’s low cost of ownership is legendary. A new study draws an interesting comparison to just how low cost a Miata can be.

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