Automotive News (Page 278)

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.

Lucid starts delivering Lucid Air electric vehicles

Lucid Air Customer Deliveries to Begin with 'Lucid Rally' October 30th in California

By James Walker on October 28, 2021 - 1:14PM

Lucid Motors has announced that deliveries of the highly-anticipated Air EV will begin on Saturday, October 30th.

Charity Give-Away Announced for a 2022 Performance Model Y

Tesla Changed Everything You Know About the Model 3 and the Model Y

By Timothy Boyer on October 28, 2021 - 11:23AM

Do you think that you know everything that there is to know about Tesla cars? Here’s a challenge to yourself with this latest must-see video about changes Tesla has recently made in their newest production models that reveals some hidden features and tricks to make your Tesla experience more enjoyable. Plus…a chance to win a 2022 Performance Model Y and $10,000 in cash!

The New Subaru Wilderness Truck You Want In Your Garage Next Year

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2021 - 11:16AM

Check out a new rendering of a Subaru midsize pickup you want in your garage and why Subaru should build a new Wilderness truck.

Hertz CEO Mark Fields talks about Hertz Tesla Robotaxi plans

Hertz CEO Droped Huge Bombshell About Tesla Robotaxi Plans

By Armen Hareyan on October 28, 2021 - 10:12AM

Big Reveal for 2022 Toyota GR86 - Shocking Pricing, More Power and Speed

By Jeff Teague on October 28, 2021 - 8:31AM

Look for big changes to the 2022 GR86 and GR86 Premium. Coming sooner than you think.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback, all-wheel-drive, features

The 12-Best AWD Cars And SUVs This Winter - Subaru Still Owns The Icy Road

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2021 - 6:56AM

Does Subaru have the best all-wheel-drive cars? The 2022 Forester, 2022 Outback, Impreza, and Legacy all get the highest marks. See why Subaru's models are the highest-ranked in all-wheel-drive capability.

Ford MUstang Mach-E Wins Wards Auto Honor

Ford Mustang Mach-E Joins Other Marques In Winning Wards UX Award

By Marc Stern on October 27, 2021 - 11:37PM

Ford's Mustang Mach-E continues to receive honors from various automotive sources. This time Wards Auto has named the Mach-E a winner of one of its 10 Best UX awards.

Fall Car Maintenance Recommendation to Avoid Water Damage

An Important Used Car Hidden Damage Warning for Used Car Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on October 27, 2021 - 5:41PM

What many used car shoppers don’t know is that a used car can actually have flood damage without ever having been in a flood. Here’s a hidden damage warning for used car shoppers that is easy to detect and even easier to prevent with your own car when fall arrives.

Tesla Reveals Giga Berlin's 3 New Paint Colors in an App

By Armen Hareyan on October 27, 2021 - 12:06PM

Potential Gamechanger For Driving Platforms: Hertz to Provide Uber With Up To 50K Tesla Model 3 by 2023

By Nicolas Caballero on October 27, 2021 - 11:09AM

Hertz just announced today that it will be providing 50 thousand Tesla Model 3 units to Uber, in yet another surprising (somewhat) move that is shaking the ground for many driving platforms. It was a matter of time, as just by doing simple math the whole transaction absolutely makes sense from a TCOE point of view. And it is also a matter of time to see other similar companies following the same pathway.

2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, safety scores

2022 Subaru Forester Is Not The Best Small SUV In New IIHS Side Crash Test

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2021 - 10:19AM

How does the 2022 Subaru Forester compare with other compact SUVs in crash protection? See why it earns an acceptable grade, but it's not the best.

Believe It Or Not 2006 F-150 Thefts Lead Top 10 Stolen Vehicles

By Marc Stern on October 27, 2021 - 10:15AM

You'd expect that new trucks would lead the most-stolen list for 2020. However, that is not the case. Instead, car thieves prefer to boost 2006 Ford F-150s.

Hyundai's New Marketing Catchphrase Targets African Americans

Hyundai Appeals to Black Car Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on October 27, 2021 - 9:14AM

Is Hyundai taking a page from a politicians’ playbook toward attracting a demographic? Discover how a new catchphrase in Hyundai marketing could raise profits and public consciousness.

Mazda CX-5 Ranked Safest In New IIHS Side Crash Testing

By John Goreham on October 27, 2021 - 8:09AM

The Mazda CX-5 scored higher than models from Audi, Subaru, Volvo, Honda, and Toyota in a new more rigorous side-impact crash test conducted by IIHS.

2022 Subaru BRZ, pricing, specs, features

Toyota Vs. Subaru - Consumer Reports Says Date The GR86, Marry The BRZ

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2021 - 7:18AM

Should you buy the 2022 Subaru BRZ or the 2022 Toyota GR86? Check out a test drive from Consumer Reports and why they say the BRZ is the best model.

Tesla Stock Still a Bargian Over $1,000 and Trillion Dollar Market Cap

By Jeremy Johnson on October 27, 2021 - 12:31AM

Tesla stock has breached the trillion dollar market cap and currently has a price earnings of 330. Some may say this is an overvalued stock, but those who see the trend for the future and the massive lead Tesla has in many areas, see that Tesla stock is still a bargain at its current price. And it's especially a bargain if you see Tesla reaching a 20 trillion dollar market cap in the coming decades.

An Engine Rebuild is Only As Good As The Mechanic Doing It

Ford Mechanic Catches Engine Rebuild Scam

By Timothy Boyer on October 26, 2021 - 6:31PM

Here’s the latest on just how far some mechanics will go to scam their customers when an engine rebuild goes bad and the mechanic tries to hide his mistakes rather than fess up to a bad repair. Plus, the most important thing you need to know before agreeing to an engine rebuild.

Tesla Just Reached One Trillion Dollars In Market Value With The Lowest Revenue In That Bracket

By Daniel Cappo on October 26, 2021 - 4:35PM

Tesla just reached one trillion dollars in market value, yet it has the lowest revenue out of all the companies worth more than one trillion.

Photo by E.R. Davidson courtesy of Hertz Media page.

A Simple Story To Illustrate Why Tesla’s Order From Hertz Will Change Some Minds

By John Goreham on October 26, 2021 - 3:16PM

Tesla’s order from Hertz will result in many minds being changed about EVs. It will also bring some new Tesla owners into the fold. Here’s how I know.

Tesla Giga Shanghai Achieves Amazing Production Numbers, Aiming at 600K+ a Year

By Nicolas Caballero on October 26, 2021 - 3:02PM

Tesla MIC ("Made In China") has just achieved amazing production numbers. It basically produced 25,864 Model Y units and 24,394 Model 3 units, totaling 50,258 cars in September 2021. That would basically mean more than 600K cars/year coming out of Giga Shanghai alone, another outstanding achievement for Tesla.

Subaru's Shrinking New Car Inventory And Why You Aren’t Leaving The Brand Now

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2021 - 2:50PM

Will customers buying the 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Outback, and Crosstrek remain loyal with shrinking inventories? Until now, Subaru enjoyed the highest customer loyalty rate. Will that change now, or will customers remain faithful to the brand?

The Least Expensive New Tesla Model 3 Available In the Northeast Costs $71,190

By John Goreham on October 26, 2021 - 1:11PM

We spoke to Tesla and asked how much we needed to pay to take home a new Tesla Model 3 today. The answer was interesting for two reasons.

Consumer Reports Test Results Show That These Winter/Snow Tires Have The Best Grip

By Timothy Boyer on October 26, 2021 - 12:47PM

Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on what they found from extensive testing the best winter/snow tires that you can buy in 2021 that have the most grip for improved stopping distance and reliability under a wide range of winter driving conditions.

Cheapest Tesla Model 3 Now Tops $45K With Just One Catch

By John Goreham on October 26, 2021 - 11:43AM

Tesla’s prices have been rising rapidly. We configured the least expensive Tesla Model 3 possible and then checked our work with Tesla’s help. Here is how to buy the cheapest new Model 3 Tesla sells today.

Jeep Wrangler Ranked Best For Five-Year Depreciation - Tops 4Runner and Tacoma

By John Goreham on October 26, 2021 - 10:15AM

A new study ranks the Jeep Wrangler line best in the industry for value retention.

Tom Brady Makes Tesla Model 3 Commercial: GOAT’s Recognize GOAT’s

By Tinsae Aregay on October 26, 2021 - 10:13AM

Tesla famously doesn't do paid advertisements or endorsements. However, as Tesla's brand power grows, increasingly companies are putting more effort to be associated with the EV maker. And one recent example is a Tesla Model 3 commercial featuring Tom Brady.

2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX, value, pricing

The Subaru WRX Keeps Its Long-Term Value Best Of All Small Sports Cars

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2021 - 7:26AM

Should you buy a 2022 Subaru WRX? A new study says the WRX depreciates less than all small sports cars. See what it means for performance enthusiasts.

Elon Musk Tweets About Tesla Hertz Pricing, Reveals Details

By Armen Hareyan on October 25, 2021 - 10:26PM

Tesla Hertz Deal for 100,000 Model 3 Vehicles

Hertz Buying Vehicles From Tesla Is Much Bigger Than You Think

By Jeremy Johnson on October 25, 2021 - 9:45PM

There was a deal announced today between Tesla and Hertz. Hertz is buying 100,000 Model 3 vehicles from Tesla. This is a genius move from Hertz, which recently went bankrupt. I believe this is the first deal of many between rental car companies and Tesla and is the beginning of the robotaxi network.

How Insuring An Electric Car Differs From Other Vehicles

By Armen Hareyan on October 25, 2021 - 8:11PM

Over the past decade, electric vehicles have become increasingly more common. With makers like Tesla capturing the minds of tech lovers, electric vehicles are no longer only bought by the environmentally-conscious.

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