Automotive News (Page 276)

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.

Rattle Can Repair Scam Warning for Used Car Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on December 21, 2021 - 9:53PM

Here is a good example of what you need to look for to avoid a paint can scam that some dealerships resort to when selling used cars like this example with a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. Plus, here is your chance to see how mechanics diagnose and replace the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) in your tires.

Tesla Getting LFP Batteries in the US - Why This is a Big Deal

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2021 - 6:36PM

Tesla is getting LFP batteries in the US. These are lithium iron phosphate batteries and are much more safer and efficient than current batteries. This is a big deal and will allow Tesla to produce half a million vehicles a year extra.

4680 Battery Assembly Line At Giga Texas and How Close to Production Tesla Is

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2021 - 6:08PM

There are new pictures of the 4680 battery assembly line at Giga Texas, suggesting that 4680 battery production is getting ready to start. These reports come from Joe Tegtmeyer, a drone operator who surveys Giga Texas regularly.

Tesla Sells 2021 Model 3 Demo Vehicles With Batteries Produced In 2017

By Safet Satara on December 21, 2021 - 2:08PM

If you want to spend $60k on the 2021 Tesla Model 3 and get a car right now, you may do that by ordering so-called Demo Vehicles. No one-year waiting list here! Caveat? There is one! These cars have batteries from 2017.

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

New Subaru Outback Ties As The Fastest-Selling New Car In The Most States

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2021 - 10:45AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback is now Subaru of America’s hottest model and one of the fastest-selling in November. What happened to Forester and Crosstrek?

Tesla Model Y Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Award Model 3 Updated

By John Goreham on December 21, 2021 - 9:58AM

The Tesla Model Y has earned the industry’s highest safety award, making this Tesla’s second such vehicle rating.

Ford Bronco Fails To Earn IIHS Safety Award Courtesy Ford Motor Co.

Head Restraint, Headlights Keep Ford Bronco Four-Door From Winning IIHS Approval

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2021 - 9:15AM

Although the Ford Bronco Four-Door -- full-sized -- is one of the success stories of the auto year, one area where it has not lived up to the successful story line is in the ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety where issues with the head restraints and headlights kept the popular model from earning an IIHS award.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Ascent

M/T Says Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent Are The Best New SUVs You Can Buy

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2021 - 7:29AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Crosstrek, and 2022 Ascent are picked as the number one SUVs in their category. See why Motor Trend ranks them the best.

Tesla's New Change of Expectations About Giga Berlin's 2021 Deliveries

By Armen Hareyan on December 20, 2021 - 10:59AM

Image of Hyundai IONIQ 5 by John Goreham

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Consensus - Best Crossover Battery-Electric Vehicle Yet

By John Goreham on December 20, 2021 - 10:22AM

The EV world seems unanimous in its first impression of the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle. Here’s what the folks who know EVs best are saying about this game-changer.

Canoo Ends The Deal With Dutch VLD Nedcar To Focus On The US Production

By Safet Satara on December 20, 2021 - 10:18AM

Canoo, an electric vehicle startup responsible for developing the cool MPV-looking lifestyle vehicles, just broke off its deal with VDL Nedcar for the production of its cars in the Netherland.

Tesla Merger With Daimler Would Be Like Elon Musk Dragging a 50-lb Rock Behind Him Wherever He Goes

By Armen Hareyan on December 20, 2021 - 8:58AM

Several days ago Karlsruhe Insider's analysts made a forecast that Tesla Daimler merger is upcoming and that Tesla will swallow Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler "without asking." In this article I am taking a look why it's not a good idea for Tesla to merge with Daimler, based on the comments from Torque News Youtube subscribers.

IONIQ 5 moving image courtesy of Hyundai

Hyundai IONIQ 5 BEV First Drive Impressions - Ideal For Its Mission

By John Goreham on December 20, 2021 - 8:19AM

A first drive of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle reveals that it is going to win buyers over on a test drive.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

The Fastest-Selling New Cars For 2021 - Subaru Forester, Crosstrek Aren’t On The List

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2021 - 7:25AM

The 2021 Subaru Forester and 2021 Subaru Crosstrek are not on the fastest-selling new cars list in November. See which Subaru SUV is now the brand’s hottest model.

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing

9 Best Adventure Vehicles- Subaru Outback Wilderness Is The Swiss Army Knife

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2021 - 5:51AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is called the Swiss Army Knife of cars. See why it does a lot of things well.

Kia + Hyundai may take second place in U.S. plug-in vehicle sales in 2022

By Justin Hart on December 20, 2021 - 5:10AM

Kia and Hyundai have done something extraordinary in the European market recently. November 2021 was the worst sales month on record in Europe. Yet, Hyundai and Kia managed significant sales increases while almost every other manufacturer saw significant sales declines due to the ongoing global semiconductor supply issues.

You Haven't Missed Out On Tesla Stock

By Jeremy Johnson on December 19, 2021 - 9:20PM

You may think that with Tesla at around a trillion dollar valuation, that you've missed out on Tesla stock and that you need to pick another stock to try and find a multi-bagger on. This is incorrect. Anyone telling you you missed out on Tesla doesn't understand where Tesla is going over the long term.

Four Things Missing From the New Hyundai IONIQ 5 Battery-Electric Vehicle

By John Goreham on December 19, 2021 - 2:26PM

We list four important things that the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 does not have that we feel many consumers shopping for a battery-electric crossover utility vehicle might want.

Tesla Model Y Costs You 50% More Than Hyundai IONIQ 5

By John Goreham on December 19, 2021 - 12:10PM

The IONIQ 5 is now being delivered to customers in the U.S. We break down the cost and show you the price comparison.

Nio ET5 is an EV With Swappable 620-mile Range Battery and VR Glasses

By Safet Satara on December 19, 2021 - 11:38AM

Nio Day 2021 marked the coming of the all-new mid-size sedan called the ET5. Smaller than the Nio ET7, the new ET5 is Nio answer to the Tesla Model 3 and the Polestar 2. Nio plans to sell it in China with a 150 kWh battery pack, two electric motors good for 480 horsepower, and a claimed range of 620-miles. That is just the start, tough.

Toyota remote engine start remote connect

Your Free Toyota Remote Start Could Disappear Soon: Here is What You Need to Know

By Jeff Teague on December 19, 2021 - 9:44AM

I break it down by Toyota model and year, including RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid. How long your free remote engine start will last.

The 8 Most Common Subaru Problems You Should Know About

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2021 - 7:41AM

Here are the eight most common newer Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, and other new model problems owners could face. Check out the complete list here.

Hyundai Begins Deliveries of IONIQ 5 On East Coast

By John Goreham on December 18, 2021 - 5:13PM

The newest battery-electric vehicle from Hyundai is on sale now, and not just in California.

Is Elon Musk Done Selling Stock?

By Jeremy Johnson on December 18, 2021 - 3:45PM

Is Elon Musk done selling his stock? Many are asking this question and we have the answer.

Subaru Ranks First With AEB Tech And Which Automakers Are Still Last

By Denis Flierl on December 18, 2021 - 11:40AM

How safe are the 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other are new models? A new report says Subaru ranks #1 in offering automatic emergency braking. See which automakers lag behind.

Here is how the new Tesla Active Road Noise Reduction for the Model S and Model X works

By Safet Satara on December 18, 2021 - 9:06AM

The latest software update for the newest versions of the Model S and Model X, called 2021.44.5, introduced us to a new feature - the Active Road Noise Reduction. If you have the latest Model S or the X, you can access it in the Audio Settings.

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation WRX, pricing, specs

The 10 Best AWD Sedans This Winter - Subaru WRX Is Still The Best Sports Car

By Denis Flierl on December 18, 2021 - 7:56AM

Check out the ten best all-wheel-drive sedans you can buy this winter, and which model would you rather drive? Here's why the 2022 Subaru WRX is the best performance car.

It's More Likely Now Subaru Will Collaborate With Toyota On A New EV Pickup

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2021 - 12:13PM

Subaru needs a new midsize pickup, and Toyota recently revealed its new Pickup EV concept. Could an all-electric pickup collaboration be in the works?

Tesla plans to invest $10B in its Giga Texas factory.

By Safet Satara on December 17, 2021 - 8:29AM

Yesterday, Tesla inc CEO Elon Musk tweeted that "Giga Texas is a $10B investment over time, generating at least 20k direct & 100k indirect jobs." With this tweet, Musk promised to increase investment in the factory by a factor of 10.

2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

A Look Ahead- The Complete New 2023 Subaru Model Buying Guide

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2021 - 8:24AM

Here's a look ahead to the 2023 Subaru lineup and what's coming for customers. Check out the 2023 Outback, 2023 Solterra, 2023 Forester, and 2023 Crosstrek.

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