Automotive News (Page 269)

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 Epic Giga Berlin Art

By Jeremy Johnson on January 20, 2022 - 10:48PM

There's some mysterious epic Giga Berlin art for Tesla at its Germany factory. Let's take a look at what the art is!

The PIF Shares Unlocked Today for Lucid Motors

By Anthony Donati on January 20, 2022 - 7:24PM

Did the PIF sell its Lucid Motors (NYCE: LCID) shares today? Will the Saudi Public Investment Fund make the same mistake like they did with $TSLA and sell before the run? Also find out what BlackRock thinks where the next 1,000 unicorns could be.

image showing Ford's BlueCruise courtesy of For

IIHS Will Add New Vehicle Automation Safety Ratings System

By John Goreham on January 20, 2022 - 3:19PM

The most trusted name in automotive safety testing updates its protocols again to remain at the cutting edge.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Automakers Are Finally Figuring Out What Subaru Knew All Along

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2022 - 11:05AM

How does Subaru of America deal with the new car shortages of the 2022 Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek? Other car brands are finally figuring out what Subaru knew all along.

Consumer Reports New Car Winners and Losers for This Important Safety Feature

By Timothy Boyer on January 20, 2022 - 10:52AM

Is owning the safest vehicle possible high on your new car shopping list? Here’s the latest on what important safety feature makes winners and losers of 5 popular auto makes. Plus, learn how CR analysts are modifying their car inspection ratings.

2023 Toyota Sequoia back end rear end teaser photo

Next-Gen 2023 Toyota Sequoia Announced – Here Are Official (and Unofficial) Details You Should Know

By Jeff Teague on January 20, 2022 - 7:01AM

Toyota Sequoia is back. We give you the details, including word premiere info.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

Update - New Subaru Solterra EV Reservation System And Availability Details

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2022 - 6:36AM

When can you order the new 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV? Check out the complete reservation and availability details here.

GM Plans to Sell Mobile Generators and Charging Stations Using its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

By Mary Conway on January 19, 2022 - 10:28PM

GM announced a new partnership to expand using its fuel cell technology beyond powering trucks, planes and trains. One type of fuel cell can be used to power charging stations to charge vehicles likes the Chevrolet Silverado EV.

Tesla Owner Gets a Text That His Vehicle Range Has Increased

By Jeremy Johnson on January 19, 2022 - 7:23PM

We just saw a Tweet from a user that was sent a text from Tesla that the range of his vehicle as increased. Why did this occur? We'll go over that now.

Image showing a gold Lucid Air on a sand-covered road in a desert.

The Saudi PIF Will Not Sell Its Lucid Shares After Lockup Expires

By James Walker on January 19, 2022 - 2:03PM

With Lucid founding shareholders able to sell for the first time since 2021's SPAC merger, investors are worried the Saudi Public Investment Fund will dump a large amount of its position. Here's why that's unlikely to happen.

New Hoonigan Gymkhana Based On The Subaru GL Wagon Breaks Cover

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2022 - 1:33PM

Yesterday Subaru teased a new Hoonigan model and said a big announcement was on the way. Check out Travis Pastrana's new Gymkhana car.

Why This Toyota Camry is Burning Oil Diagnosis

By Timothy Boyer on January 19, 2022 - 12:03PM

Learn how to diagnose one of the reasons why your Toyota might be burning so much oil lately. And, whether the problem is worth fixing or you are better off condemning the vehicle to the junkyard.

The Winter Blahs, Subaru, And The Automaker's Annual Solution

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2022 - 10:56AM

How do you fight the winter blahs? Check out Subaru’s solution called Winterfest.

Elon Musk Defends Tesla’s Latest FSD Price Increase Says People Don’t understand Its Value

By Tinsae Aregay on January 19, 2022 - 9:48AM

Tesla fans have been complaining after the EV maker recently increased FSD price to $12,000 in the US. Elon Musk explained why the price increase is fair saying "people do not yet understand how valuable an autonomous vehicle will be."

2022 Subaru BRZ, pricing, specs, features

Look For An All-New Next-Generation Subaru BRZ STI But Not A Turbo

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2022 - 6:24AM

A 2023 Subaru BRZ special edition performance model is likely coming. Check out a preview of the BRZ STI from the Tokyo Auto Salon.

2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab Review: Authentic and Pleasant Drive

By Armen Hareyan on January 18, 2022 - 10:38PM

We took the 2022 Nissan Frontier's off-road PRO-4X trim for a test drive and see that this truck is well equipped to satisfy its target clientele.

We're About To See Giga Texas Awaken

By Jeremy Johnson on January 18, 2022 - 9:05PM

Giga Texas has a completed building with all sides covered and production is eminent. Giga Texas is about to awaken and the production is going to be faster than anything Tesla has done before.

Image showing a copper colored Lucid Air parked outside the wood-clad sales studio in Millbrae California.

Lucid's Sales Model Gives It A Huge Advantage Over Legacy Automakers

By James Walker on January 18, 2022 - 8:02PM

The past couple of years have been extremely tough for the auto industry and the skyrocketing prices of new vehicles reflects that. Here's how Lucid's sales model eliminates a major headache for new car buyers, and how the big guys are pushing customers towards a new Lucid Air.

Ford BlueCruise Comparison Discussion to Tesla Autopilot and GM Super Cruise by Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on January 18, 2022 - 5:40PM

Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on how Ford’s assisted driving tech---BlueCruise---differs from Tesla’s Autopilot and GM’s Super Cruise.

Image courtesy of National Electric Highway Coalition Press Page

With Wireless Charging Roads We Won’t Need Battery-Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on January 18, 2022 - 4:57PM

It may seem counterintuitive, but wireless charging roads would negate the need for expensive, heavy, battery-electric vehicles. Nor will we need a massive public DC fast-charging network. All we need are the affordable hybrids we already have in abundance.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

Subaru Gets Shut Out Of Latest Vincentric Best Value Awards 2022

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2022 - 12:03PM

The Vincentric Best Value In America Awards are out, and Subaru was shut out in 2022. Last year, the 2022 Subaru Outback was the best midsize SUV. See which model the Outback loses to in the latest awards.

Tesla Giga Texas Model Y, image by Jeff Roberts

Blogger Notices The First Fresh Batch of Model Ys at Tesla Giga Texas

By Armen Hareyan on January 18, 2022 - 11:48AM

Amazon Sells Counterfeit Honda Parts Warning

By Timothy Boyer on January 18, 2022 - 11:00AM

Here’s the latest from a popular and trusted YouTube channel former Honda technician on how he got duped into buying counterfeit Honda parts while shopping online with Amazon. Plus, a recommended aftermarket parts source for when you can’t find the OEM part you want from your local dealership.

Poll: Most Mazda CX-5 Buyers Report Paying Less Than MSRP

By John Goreham on January 18, 2022 - 9:27AM

We polled Mazda CX-5 owners to see what they paid during this time of shortages and widely-reported dealer markups. What we found is good news for Mazda shoppers.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid image courtesy of Kate Silbaugh

Poll: Most Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Buyers Paid MSRP Or Less

By John Goreham on January 18, 2022 - 8:56AM

Dealer markup horror stories are easy to find. To find out what buyers actually pay is a bit more difficult. Here is what the owners of Toyota RAV4 Hybrids we polled told us that they paid.

The New Subaru Forester And All-New WRX Still Retain Their Value Best In 2022

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2022 - 7:40AM

The 2022 Subaru Forester compact SUV and 2022 Subaru WRX sports car are still two cars with the lowest depreciation. See where Subaru ranks with other automakers.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Chosen as Best SUV to Buy in 2022

Three Reasons the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Wins The Car Connection's Top Rating

By Mary Conway on January 17, 2022 - 10:25PM

The all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is selected as the Best SUV to Buy in 2022.

Tesla FSD v10.9 Released - What Are People Saying About It?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 17, 2022 - 9:08PM

Tesla FSD v10.9 has been released in the U.S. Tesla is planning on releasing FSD in Canada soon. What are the first impressions of this software update? We'll go over that now.

Consumer Reports Advises Used Car Buyers to Avoid These Luxury SUV Models

By Timothy Boyer on January 17, 2022 - 4:53PM

Avoid these popular luxury SUVs a seller may be trying to unload on you in the used car market that turn out to have reliability issues.

The Average New Subaru Price Drops $180 In December, Tesla Is Up $9,412

By Denis Flierl on January 17, 2022 - 4:11PM

How does Subaru of America's new model prices compare with other automakers during the recent car shortages? See how Subaru prices have dropped in December while some automakers have shot up.

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