Automotive News (Page 271)

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 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD front

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD Review: Truck Drives Like an SUV

By Armen Hareyan on November 22, 2021 - 9:28PM

Hyundai has decided to enter the world of pickup trucks With the new 2022 Santa Cruz without following the standards set by the Americans truck makers. In fact, it is more on the side of the Honda Ridgeline that we see the inspiration: to take an SUV and turn it into a pickup truck with amazing capabilities. In this review of the 2022 Santa Cruz Limited AWD, we are looking at the jewelry work Hyundai has done on the design of this truck.

How Tesla Will Deliver 3 Million Cybertrucks

How Quickly Tesla Could Deliver 3 Million Cybertruck Orders

By Jeremy Johnson on November 22, 2021 - 6:53PM

We recently just heard news that Tesla may be up to 3 million Cybertruck reservations. This is a large number of reservations and is much more than Ford, Rivian, or any car maker making trucks. Let's see how long it would take Tesla to deliver 3 million Cybertrucks.

Tesla Giga Berlin's New Hurdle Is Now Tesla Itself

Tesla Giga Berlin's New Hurdle: It's Not Only the Gov't, but Now Tesla Itself

By Armen Hareyan on November 22, 2021 - 6:43PM

Ford Begins Rollout Of E-Transit and Now Testing Its Electric Vans

By Carl Malek on November 22, 2021 - 4:54PM

Ford is reaping the rewards when it comes to the EV market. While the Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 Lightning pickup have resonated well with customers, they are also part of a two-pronged offensive with the E-Transit electric van covering the commercial segment. But does the E-Transit have what it takes to truly jump-start the universal adoption of EV technology by businesses?

Second-Worst - Tesla’s Reliability Scores Remain A Challenge

By John Goreham on November 22, 2021 - 3:33PM

A new brand ranking by Consumer Reports shows that Tesla still has a long way to go in order to join the mainstream with regard to reliability. Here is how Tesla Models rank against their peers.

Advice To Mazda CX-5 Owners About To Deal With the Fuel Pump Recall

By John Goreham on November 22, 2021 - 2:07PM

Owners of Mazda CX-5, CX-9, Miata, and Mazda6 vehicles are about to go through a recall that many Toyota owners have already experienced. Here is some advice based on feedback from those owners.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

The Subaru Solterra Feature No One Talks About And Where The EV Falls Short

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2021 - 12:35PM

How does the 2023 Subaru Solterra compare with other EVs in ground clearance, all-wheel-drive abilities, and range? See where the all-electric Solterra delivers and where it falls short.

Huge Dealer Markups May Not Be What They Seem

By John Goreham on November 22, 2021 - 11:57AM

We’ve now seen markups of over $100K on some luxury models, and RAV4s with prices approaching six figures. Here’s why not all markups are what you might think.

Mazda Second Only To Lexus In Consumer Reports Brand Reliability Rankings

By John Goreham on November 22, 2021 - 11:28AM

In the latest Consumer Reports brand rankings, Mazda ranks second. Here’s how close the brand came to being first overall.

Ford's Explorer Offers the Best AWD SUV Flat Tire Management System Available

By John Goreham on November 22, 2021 - 10:23AM

Special tires or a spare tire? Which is the best option to deal with a flat tire? Why not both?

Tesla May Have Over 3 Million Cybertruck Orders

Data Shows Over 3 Million Tesla Cybertruck Orders, And It's Not Surprising

By Armen Hareyan on November 22, 2021 - 9:58AM

There may be over three million paid Tesla Cybertruck orders, data sent to Torque News shows. Look at this order number, which could be good news for Tesla and six years of paid reservations for Cybertruck.

Image of Michelin selfseal tire by John Goreham

Michelin Primacy A/S Selfseal Tires Offer More Than Security

By John Goreham on November 22, 2021 - 9:54AM

We test-drove Michelin Primacy A/S Selfseal Tires on a Ford Explorer and loved the security and ride comfort they provided.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

Subaru Outback Was Just Picked Best 2-Row SUV And Gets 2 More Honors

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2021 - 6:43AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback just picked up three new awards. See why the midsize SUV is one of the best picks for shoppers.

2022 Ford Maverick Photo Courtesy Ford Motor Co.

Ford Has Two Entries In 2021 NACTOY Awards Program Finals

By Marc Stern on November 21, 2021 - 6:23PM

At last, the committee running the North American Car and Truck Awards program has its finalists. In a surprise, Ford has two entrants. The entries are not where you think they might be -- electric. Instead, Ford's "back to the future" retro SUV, the Bronco, is one vehicle, while the automaker's innovative compact pickup, the Maverick, is the second. Two of the entrants are from manufacturers that didn't exist three years ago, Lucid and Rivian. Photos Courtesy Ford Motor Co.

2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, reliability

Why The Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV Is Now The Black Sheep Of The Family

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2021 - 6:16AM

The 2022 Subaru Ascent just made Consumer Reports' ten least reliable cars list again. Here are the problems with the 3-Row family hauler.

Tesla Cybertruck May Have a New Beta Version As We Found This Really Amazing Pic

By Jeremy Johnson on November 20, 2021 - 10:41PM

There is a Tweet circulating on social media claiming to be the image of the new beta version of Tesla Cybertruck. Why is this image circulating around now? This could at least mean that Tesla is getting one step closer to the production of the Cybertruck and the release of Tesla's electric truck may happen sooner than expected.

Tesla Experienced Outage Elon Musk Responded

Tesla Experiences Outage, Shutting Down Apps and Features of Cars

By Jeremy Johnson on November 20, 2021 - 3:16PM

Tesla recently experienced an outage, causing there to be an unavailability for features of its app and cars, along with not being able to get in the car using your phone. Elon Musk responded to this directly.

Image showing a Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV in a car wash

Ford And Rivian Scrap Plans To Co-Develop Future Electric Vehicles

By James Walker on November 20, 2021 - 12:13PM

The first jointly-developed product would have worn Ford badging and be built on Rivian's "skateboard" platform. Now Ford is confident that they don't need Rivian's help.

Engine Diagnostic Tools in the Wrong Hands

Do Not Fall for This Car Repair Reverse Scam

By Timothy Boyer on November 20, 2021 - 11:31AM

Sometimes, car owners can be their own worst enemy when it comes to car repairs. Do not fall into this trap described as a “car repair reverse scam.”

Tesla Cybertruck production update from Elon Musk

Elon Musk Explains Why Tesla Can't Launch Cybertruck or Semi Yet

By Armen Hareyan on November 20, 2021 - 11:20AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk explains, quite logically, why at the moment it is extremely difficult to produce new electric models, particularly the Cybertruck and the Tesla Semi.

Image showing a gold Lucid Air being reversed out of an enclosed car trailer for customer delivery.

Lucid Airs Are Being Delivered Around The Country In These Specific Locations

By James Walker on November 20, 2021 - 9:47AM

From Seattle to Chicago to Atlanta, Lucid Airs are making their way to customers across the US in ever-increasing numbers.

You Will Not Believe the Markup Price on This 2021 Toyota RAV4

By Jeff Teague on November 20, 2021 - 9:14AM

Brace yourself. Nothing will prepare you for the markup on this 2021 Toyota RAV4.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

The Most And Least Fuel Efficient New Cars - EPA Says Subaru Is Still 2nd Best

By Denis Flierl on November 20, 2021 - 8:12AM

The EPA released its new fuel-mileage results and finds Subaru's lineup of 2022 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent rank 2nd best in U.S. automaker's fleets. See how they accomplish it with an all-wheel-drive lineup.

Tesla Now Offering Gift Cards

By Jeremy Johnson on November 19, 2021 - 10:48PM

Tesla is now offering gift cards through its website for the amounts of $50, $69, $100, $250, and $420, or a custom amount of your choosing. Gift cards may be a nice way to give someone enough for some charging cables, or enough for even the full self-driving package - or a month or two of FSD subscription.

Image showing a white Fisker Ocean parked in a forested area.

Fisker Ocean Has a Surprisingly Low Price and Multiple Battery Setups

By James Walker on November 19, 2021 - 5:35PM

The all-electric Fisker Ocean will cost $37,499 before credits thanks to its use of multiple battery setups.

Unbelievably Lazy Repair by Car Dealership Mechanic

Car Repair Scam Outed by Mechanic is a Lesson to Car Owners

By Timothy Boyer on November 19, 2021 - 3:40PM

Here is a recent car repair scam by a dealership on a relatively new car that serves as a good lesson to all car owners seeking help from a dealership when something is amiss with their car.

Best All-Season Tires Listed for Winter Driving in Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on November 19, 2021 - 3:36PM

Here is the latest from Consumer Reports on what they found from extensive testing to be the best all-season tires to suit your needs for winter driving whether it be in a car, SUV, or truck this winter.

2022 Subaru BRZ, pricing, specs, features

Car And Driver Says Subaru BRZ Is A 10-Best But It Still Has One Major Flaw

By Denis Flierl on November 19, 2021 - 2:55PM

Subaru just announced the next-generation 2022 Subaru BRZ was included as a top vehicle in the Car and Driver 2022 10Best list. But they say it still has one major flaw.

Image showing the hood, headlights and cameras in the nose of a white Lucid Air.

Lucid Stock Cools After A Run To Near All-Time High Territory

By James Walker on November 19, 2021 - 1:46PM

Rollercoaster ride continues for Lucid stock fuelled by announcements made during the manufacturer's Q3 earnings call.

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F-150 Lightning's Mega Power Frunk Began Life As Cardboard Box

By Marc Stern on November 19, 2021 - 12:17PM

The F-150 Lightning's innovative Mega Power Frunk had very mundane beginnings. Designers used a cardboard box that they styled into the trunk (front-trunk) and they made changes as they showed it during the design input phase.

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