Automotive News (Page 266)

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.

Toyota Rav4 Maintenance on the Cheap

By Timothy Boyer on February 2, 2022 - 6:28PM

Here’s a demo video of what you can do maintenance-wise on a used Toyota Rav4 that are cheap DIY options you can try before having to take it to a mechanic.

Autonomous drift image courtesy of Toyota

Video: Toyota Vehicle Autonomously Drifts Around Racecourse

By John Goreham on February 2, 2022 - 12:33PM

Toyota's autonomous driving system can drift a sports car all the way around a track.

Image showing a row of Lucid Air gearboxes waiting for installation at the AMP-1 factory in Arizona

Lucid Is Hiring Mechanical Engineers, Supply Chain Staff In Taiwan To Combat Chip Shortage

By James Walker on February 2, 2022 - 11:55AM

With the global semiconductor shortage showing no signs of easing Lucid appears to be setting up shop right at the source. Taiwan is the undisputed biggest player in the semiconductor industry, with a single Taiwanese manufacturer producing more than half of the planet's supply of the precious chips.

Questions to Ask Before Shaking a Car Salesman's Hand

New Car Types to Avoid This Presidents’ Day

By Timothy Boyer on February 2, 2022 - 10:39AM

Here is some pertinent advice for Presidents’ Day car shoppers from a mechanic who warns why buying the first year of a new vehicle should be avoided.

Car and Driver Says New Subaru Outback, BRZ Are Now The Best In Category

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2022 - 8:58AM

What are the best SUV/wagon and the most affordable sports car in 2022? Car and Driver says the two Subaru models are the best in their category.

Mazda MX-30 BEV Outsold Chevy Bolt EUV, Nissan Ariya, Kia EV6, Subaru Soltera, and Toyota b4ZX In January

By John Goreham on February 2, 2022 - 8:47AM

Mazda’s MX-30 is being delivered to American consumers right now. Many much-hyped battery-electric crossovers from brands like GM, Toyota, Subaru, Kia, and Nissan are not.

5 Reasons Mazda Is the Brand To Watch In 2022

By John Goreham on February 2, 2022 - 8:15AM

Mazda has positioned itself as the brand to watch in 2022 due to a long list of factors. Here are the top reasons.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

A Cold Start To The New Year - Record Low Inventory Sinks Subaru Sales

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2022 - 6:34AM

It’s the same story to start the new year, Subaru sales are down compared with one year ago. See how much Subaru fell, and the 2022 Forester sets a new record.

Ford Plans A Return To GT3 Racing Led By the Mustang

Ford Performance, Multimatic Plan Return To GT3 Racing

By Marc Stern on February 1, 2022 - 5:42PM

Ford plans a return to GT3 racing in 2024 after partnering with Multimatic. The return will mean the Ford Mustang will lead the return to races like the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Affordability - Subaru New Car Price Is Significantly Lower Than The Average

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2022 - 3:01PM

How affordable are Subaru vehicles like the 2022 Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek compared with other mainstream automakers? Check out how much lower Subaru models are than other non-luxury brands.

Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner by John Goreham

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has A Solid First Full Month Of Deliveries In U.S.

By John Goreham on February 1, 2022 - 2:36PM

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has had a very solid launch. Deliveries are starting off with a bang.

Image showing a Eureka Gold Lucid Air driving on a bridge with cloudy mountains in the background.

Lucid Air Receives Another Glowing Review, This Time From The UK's Top Gear

By James Walker on February 1, 2022 - 1:04PM

Top Gear's test team have been driving the Lucid Air Dream Edition in California, and their review is overwhelmingly positive with praise heaped on the Lucid for its exciting driving dynamics and luxury limousine comfort.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Outback, and 2022 Legacy

AAA Says Subaru Forester DriverFocus Has Flaws But One Of The Best Beating Tesla

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2022 - 7:21AM

The 2022 Subaru Forester comes with DriverFocus, but how good is the safety system? See why AAA says Subaru’s system ranks best and beats Tesla and Hyundai.

Tesla Disrupted Itself With 4680 Battery Cells

By Jeremy Johnson on January 31, 2022 - 7:29PM

Tesla is a once in a generation type of company. The business is continually disrupting itself and the latest disruption is Tesla's own 4680 battery cells. These batteries are a step up from Tesla's other cell types. Let's look at why this is a disruption and very good.

2022 Nissan Altima's Midnight Edition Review: Serene Driving With Comfortable MPG

By Armen Hareyan on January 31, 2022 - 7:29PM

This week Torque News is reviewing Nissan's new series of the 2022 Altima, dubbed the 'Midnight Edition,' based on the SR trim and available exclusively with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine.

2022 Kia Stinger GT2 RWD V6 Review: Good Update With Aesthetic Changes

By Armen Hareyan on January 31, 2022 - 7:14PM

Kia is bringing a host of exciting new features to its Stinger for 2022 and adding a new trim, the GT-Line to the Stinger line. This week Torque News is reviewing the top trim of the 2022 Kia Stinger, the GT2 RWD V8.

The Least And Most Liked Car Brands - Subaru Scores Top 5 In Owner Satisfaction

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2022 - 4:54PM

A new study from Consumer Reports reveals the least and most liked car brands. Subaru outscores its Japanese rivals Toyota and Honda.

Lucid European Expansion: Customers Invited To Convert Pre-orders To Formal Reservations

By James Walker on January 31, 2022 - 2:42PM

Lucid's plans for 2022 include crucial expansions into European and Middle Eastern markets, with this latest round of emails showing that things are moving ahead. The American EV startup has released a map detailing its next moves, but there are a couple of locations that are cause for some head scratching.

Why New Subaru WRX And BRZ Will Be The Hardest To Find Models This Year

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2022 - 12:55PM

There are five reasons why the 2022 Subaru BRZ and 2022 Subaru WRX will be the hardest to find models this year. See how long customers may have to wait to get one.

Top of page still image courtesy of Hyundai and YouTube

Automakers Power Up Battery-Electric Vehicle Advertising in America

By John Goreham on January 31, 2022 - 12:15PM

Major automakers are beginning to advertise electric vehicles with the hopes of influencing public opinion. Here are some examples from Ford and Hyundai that illustrate how the shift is taking place.

Image of Lexus infotainment system by John Goreham

Toyota and Lexus Finally Modernize Infotainment Systems

By John Goreham on January 31, 2022 - 9:38AM

Both Toyota and Lexus are moving forward with a new infotainment platform. Here’s how that happened and what it means for consumers.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Forester Vs Jeep Wrangler

The 10 Best Small SUVs You Can Buy Now - Subaru And Jeep Dominate

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2022 - 6:40AM

What are the best small and compact SUVs you can buy now? The 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Forester, and two Jeep models dominate the list. Check out the top ten models here.

A white Lucid Air parked outside some shops and restaurants

Second-Hand Lucid Air Dream Editions Are Appearing For Sale On eBay Motors

By James Walker on January 30, 2022 - 8:57PM

It was only a matter of time until people started flipping their Lucid Air Dream Editions, and that time is upon us. Dream Editions are appearing for sale online with sellers touting the exclusivity of the limited 520 car run. Some were bought to resell immediately, while others are being driven and enjoyed until a new owner comes along.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, X-Mode all-weather

2022 Subaru Outback Dual-Function X-Mode - How It Works And If You Even Need It

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2022 - 6:18AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback has improved all-weather performance. See why dual-function X-Mode is for deep snow and if you need the feature.

Tesla Is the Singularity

By Jeremy Johnson on January 29, 2022 - 6:27PM

Tesla is the Singularity described by Ray Kurzweil, I believe. Tesla is working toward the end game of artificial general intelligence and then artificial general super intelligence. Here's why Tesla will bring about the Singularity.

Kia Niro EV outscores all other mass-market EVs in JDPower's Electric Vehicle Experience Study

By Justin Hart on January 29, 2022 - 1:53PM

The Kia Niro EV just topped the ranks of JDPower’s 2022 Electric Vehicle Experience study as the highest rated mass market EV for the second year in a row. What might that indicate for Kia and Niro sales in comparison to its competitors, especially with the updated 2023 Niro soon going on sale?

Expert Reviews on 10th Generation Toyota Corollas

Common Toyota Corolla Problems Discussed by Two Toyota Mechanics

By Timothy Boyer on January 29, 2022 - 8:44AM

Looking to buy a used Toyota Corolla? Many smart used car shoppers do. However, before buying that used car it helps to know ahead of time what common problems to look for in particular generations of Corollas during your pre-purchasing inspection. That said, here is not one, but two analyses offered by two different Toyota mechanics on whether you should buy their reviewed generation of used Toyota Corollas.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

New Subaru Crosstrek 2.5L Vs. 2.0L - The Best Pick Is Not Always More Power

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2022 - 8:21AM

Should you buy the 2.0-liter 2022 Subaru Crosstrek or 2.5-liter Crosstrek Sport? Check out the differences and why more power may not be your best choice.

Ford Rolls 40M F-150 Off The Line -- A Great Achievement in 75 Years

40-Millionth F-Series Pickup Rolls Off Line At Ford

By Marc Stern on January 28, 2022 - 8:43PM

If a corporation can smile, then Ford has a great reason to be grinning ear to ear. This week the automaker rolled its 40 millionth pickup off the line -- a 2022 F-150 Tremor -- in Iconic Silver that is headed to its owner.

Tesla Should Release A Simple Version of the Cybertruck

By Jeremy Johnson on January 28, 2022 - 8:25PM

Tesla could release a simple version of the Cybertruck and not have to worry about all the technological bells and whistles. So long as it was durable, had a great battery and range, and great performance, I think it would still sell a lot.

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