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.

2022 Subaru BRZ, new BRZ, next-generation BRZ

Toyota And Subaru Want To Keep ICE Alive With A New Green Fuel In BRZ/GR86

By Denis Flierl on November 15, 2021 - 11:23AM

Toyota is collaborating with Subaru to keep the internal combustion engine alive. See what a coalition of five Japanese companies will explore next.

How To Use An Adapter To Connect Your Non-Tesla EV To A Tesla Charger

By John Goreham on November 15, 2021 - 9:09AM

Yes, you can use a Tesla charger to charge up your non-Tesla electric vehicle. It’s simple, proven, and in no way stealing. Here’s what you need to get the job done.

Top Reasons Toyota Tundra Owners Switched from Toyota Tacoma

By Jeff Teague on November 15, 2021 - 8:51AM

Hear from Tundra owners and see why they traded their Toyota Tacoma to get one.

Tesla Model Y Sold Out Until After Holidays In Northeast

By John Goreham on November 15, 2021 - 8:09AM

If you live in the Northeast of the United States there are no new Model Y vehicles available from inventory until 2022.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

The Best Snow And All-Weather Tires For Your New Subaru AWD This Winter

By Denis Flierl on November 15, 2021 - 6:42AM

What are the highest-rated winter/snow tires for a 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, or another Subaru model? Check out the best cold-weather grip tires here.

Racing Legend Bob Bondurant Shown Here With Comedian Tim Allen

Racing World Loses a Legend - Bob Bondurant Dies at 88

By Mary Conway on November 14, 2021 - 8:43PM

Younger race fans may recognize Bob Bondurant's name because of his racing school, but Bondurant was a World Champion Race Car Driver.

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 image by John Goreham

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Hardtop - Photo Journal and Back Roads Review

By John Goreham on November 14, 2021 - 3:36PM

We tested the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 on some of New England’s best mountain passes and country lanes. Here’s what we found.

New Car Reliability Will Drop For These Models Reports Think Tank

By Timothy Boyer on November 14, 2021 - 11:06AM

Here’s the latest on why you might be better off buying a 2019 model car over a 2020 model and the reason why some of today’s newest car models are predicted to wind up in garages for repair more often than ever before.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing, safety

The 10 Safest New Cars And SUVs - Subaru Outback Scores Best In Class

By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2021 - 7:49AM

How safe is the 2022 Subaru Outback? A new report says it’s the safest SUV you can buy. Check out the ten-safest new models here.

Elon Musk Asks For Your Prediction For 2030

By Jeremy Johnson on November 13, 2021 - 9:35PM

Elon Musk just asked on Twitter what you predict will happen by 2030. This is a very important question, especially for Tesla shareholders. Tesla has always been a growth company focused on long term growth in disruptive fields - electric vehicles over gas cars and solar/battery storage over traditional energy.

New Subaru WRX S4 Teased Again - Don’t Let The STI Badge Fool You

By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2021 - 11:04AM

Subaru just released another new video teasing the 2022 WRX S4 with an STI badge. Check out the video here.

SUVs, Sedans, and Sports Cars That Made Consumer Reports Best New Car Deals List

By Timothy Boyer on November 13, 2021 - 9:45AM

Here’s your chance this month to choose a good car at a good price with this Consumer Reports recently revised best new car deals list for this month that highlights SUVs, sedans and sports cars.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing

The Hot Subaru Crosstrek Now Wins Top Retained Value Over CR-V, RAV4

By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2021 - 7:10AM

A new report from the Canadian Black Book gives the new Subaru Crosstrek the top retained value award. See what it means for small SUV shoppers.

Tesla Stock Will Stay Under Pressure Until Elon Musk Is Done Selling

By Jeremy Johnson on November 12, 2021 - 11:52PM

We have a flood of new Form 4 documents for Tesla for Elon Musk selling shares of Tesla. In total, there are about 12 forms filed and to date, Elon Musk has sold 6.4 million shares of Tesla stock for $6.9 billion (avg price $1,086). He is 37% complete in order to sell 10% of his stock per his Twitter pull. This is putting some downward pressure on the stock.

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer Win Top SUV Awards

2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Win Top SUV Awards

By Mary Conway on November 12, 2021 - 10:22PM

One national magazine says Jeep has the "Best SUV Lineup" in 2021.

2022 GMC Yukon 4WD Denali Redwood Metallic

2022 GMC Yukon 4WD Denali Receives a Google Element In The Interior

By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2021 - 8:00PM

This week Torque News is testing the 2022 GMC Yukon 4WD Denali and in this review I am going to tell you what has changed from the 2021 model year and the Google element in the infotainment.

Image showing a Lucid Air wearing protective white wrapping being driven into a covered car transport trailer

More Lucid Airs Are Being Shipped Out To Customers This Weekend

By James Walker on November 12, 2021 - 6:00PM

With two weeks passed since Lucid made its first customer deliveries at the inaugural Lucid Rally the company is gearing up to ship out more Air sedans this weekend.

European Cars Make Bad Used Car Purchases

The Best Used Car Deals Mechanics Recommend Against Buying

By Timothy Boyer on November 12, 2021 - 4:46PM

Here’s why some of the best used car deals out there look like a great deal, but in reality are only a great deal for the guy selling the used car. Find out now what models of used cars listed online that you should really avoid in spite of the fact that they look like a really good deal.

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Pricing And Complete Model Guide

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2021 - 3:16PM

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek pricing and complete model guide are here. See what's new for the 2022 model change.

Image showing the Lucid Air's Glass Cockpit and Pilot Panel screens.

The Lucid Air's Control Systems Are Beautiful And Simple To Use

By James Walker on November 12, 2021 - 11:25AM

It's all well and good to build an EV with a mammoth 520-mile range, but if it's a pain to use then customers are going to stray. No such problem exists for Lucid, it would appear, as the systems that let drivers and passengers interact with the Air have been designed to combine familiarity and cutting-edge technology. Plus it's got buttons.

Subaru Scores Higher Than Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai In Customer Satisfaction Study

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2021 - 11:20AM

How is Subaru doing with shortages of the 2022 Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek models? Subaru ranks higher than its rivals Toyota, Mazda, and Hyundai in customer satisfaction. Check out the scores here.

Tesla Just Increased MIC Model Y Range, but Decreased Acceleration

Tesla Revises MIC Model Y Configurator, Changes Name and Increases Range

By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2021 - 8:04AM

Just hours ago Tesla made a change in Made-in-China model Y's specs, increasing the range from 525 km to 545 km, which is an increase of 12.5 miles of range in the Model Y. But, Tesla also substantially decreased the acceleration from 5.6 s to 6.9 seconds from 0 to 60.

Subaru Forester, Impreza recall for rust

Shopping For A Used Subaru Forester - Models To Avoid With Rust Problems

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2021 - 7:32AM

If you are shopping for a used Subaru Forester, there are some years you should avoid. Here is a list of years that have potential rust problems if you live in certain states.

Big Surprises Revealed for 2022 RAV4: New Grade, New Wheels, New Styling

By Jeff Teague on November 12, 2021 - 6:56AM

Toyota RAV4 celebrates its 25th anniversary with several new upgrades and changes for 2022. See them all here.

First Reported Accident With Tesla FSD Beta

By Jeremy Johnson on November 11, 2021 - 11:06PM

We have the first reports of an alleged accident with Tesla FSD Beta, which is reported on the NHTSA website. Let's look at the details and see what's going on.

Purdue Researchers Work On Quick-Charge Cable -- Photo Courtesy Purdue University and Ford Motor Co.

Ford, Purdue Have High Hopes For Self-Cooling Quick-Charge Cable

By Marc Stern on November 11, 2021 - 3:45PM

Thanks to the work that Ford Motor Co. and Purdue University researchers are doing right now it is quite possible that within a couple of years, owners of electric vehicles like the Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit van, or the F-150 Lightning pickup will be able to quick- charge their vehicles without the need for huge cables.

Interior shot of the Lucid Air showing its 34-inch wide Glass Cockpit and the Pilot Panel below it.

Lucid Owner Video Shows Off Innovative Dual-Screen Navigation System

By James Walker on November 11, 2021 - 1:47PM

Lucid Air's dual-screen navigation abilities are teamed with the Lucid app to make range anxiety a thing of the past.

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

Your 3 Smart SUV-Alternative Models Now - Subaru Outback Is Hard To Beat

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2021 - 1:16PM

Is the 2022 Subaru Outback a wagon or is it a midsize SUV? See why Consumer Reports says it’s the best SUV-alternative pick for SUV shoppers.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing

5 Reasons Why Newsweek Says New Subaru Crosstrek Is Your Best Small SUV Pick

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2021 - 6:34AM

Newsweek just announced the refreshed 2021 Subaru Crosstrek earned its Best Small SUV award. Check out why the Crosstrek is the best in its segment.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

The All-New Subaru Solterra Breaks Cover - Complete Details And Images

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2021 - 8:35PM

The all-new 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV has arrived. Check out the complete details and new images here.

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