Automotive News (Page 273)

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 Stock Will Split Multiple Times This Decade

By Jeremy Johnson on January 6, 2022 - 6:42PM

From a recent video from Farzad Mesbahi, we've seen a good argument that Tesla stock will split multiple times this decade. Why will this happen? We'll answer that below now.

Lucid Air may take Lucid’s Stock to $100 before 2022

Lucid’s Stock Will Hit $100 Before The End of 2022

By Anthony Donati on January 6, 2022 - 5:14PM

Lucid Motors is in line for a huge 2022. Lucid wants to massively expand globally and could be in line for a great short squeeze soon. I would be buying Lucid stock (LCID) soon, Nasdaq 100 just did.

A driver operates the lower touchscreen in a Lucid Air

Lucid's First Over-The-Air Updates Are Rolling Out, Here's What They're Doing

By James Walker on January 6, 2022 - 2:00PM

Videos from Lucid Air Dream Edition owners show us how the OTA update process works and which aspects of the Air said updates have been fixing or improving.

Lucid Motors and Tesla Are Different Markets: Here's Who Will Be The Winner

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2022 - 10:53AM

It's both adequate and funny how people are trying to compare Lucid Motors (LCID) with Tesla because they target different markets. There will be many more competing in Lucid and Tesla, but the winner will be characterized based on a different criteria. It can be Tesla, Lucid or another automotive rival.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing

New Subaru Crosstrek Sales Drop Like A Rock But Still Finished In The Black

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2022 - 7:58AM

The refreshed 2021 Subaru Crosstrek sales dropped to finish the year but still finished 2021 with the best percentage of sales increase of all SOA's SUVs. Check out how the subcompact SUV compares with Subaru's sales leaders.

2022 Subaru Outback, Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing

The New Outback Just Missed Subaru’s Top Model Spot By Only 100 Sales

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2022 - 6:21AM

The race for Subaru of America’s top sales spot was close between the 2022 Subaru Forester and the 2022 Subaru Outback. See how few models separated the two top all-wheel-drive vehicles.

Giga Berlin May Be Approved With Special Conditions

By Jeremy Johnson on January 5, 2022 - 8:38PM

The latest news in the saga of Giga Berlin being opened for production is that when Giga Berlin opens, there may be special conditions. We'll go over what these might be and see if it will cause problems for Tesla.

A gold Lucid Air is seen close-up parked in front of some mountains.

Lucid Will Begin European Deliveries In 2022

By James Walker on January 5, 2022 - 5:27PM

"Expansion to European markets will begin this year. Stay tuned for country-specific delivery information"

Nikola Drops $2 Billion Patent Suit Against Tesla

By Tinsae Aregay on January 5, 2022 - 12:53PM

Nikola has agreed to drop the $2 billion patent infringement case against Tesla. The two companies agreed to withdraw the case against each other after Nikola's founder got indicted for securities fraud.

Toyota’s Fuel Cell EV Mirai Outsold Battery EVs By Most Brands In 2021

By John Goreham on January 5, 2022 - 11:01AM

Toyota fuel cell electric vehicle is held in disdain by many battery-electric vehicle fans. The uncomfortable truth is that Toyota’s FCEVs outsold the BEVs from most brands in 2021.

Amazing Tug of War Between 2022 Toyota Tundra and 2021 Tundra Shows Who is Stronger (With Video)

By Jeff Teague on January 5, 2022 - 9:34AM

Watch as 2022 Tundra and 2021 Tundra compete in a tug of war, along with 3 other competitions.

2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, Wilderness trim

Refreshed Forester Is Subaru’s Top Model And The SUVs New Year Outlook

By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2022 - 7:41AM

The 2022 Subaru Forester arrives now at retailers, and the compact SUV is Subaru of America’s top-performing model in the lineup. See where it finished in 2021 and where it’s going in 2022.

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.

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