Automotive News (Page 279)

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.

Used Cars on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist to Avoid

Car Mechanic Warning About The 6 Worst Used SUVs to Buy on Facebook Marketplace

By Timothy Boyer on October 25, 2021 - 4:12PM

A mechanic with 20+ years of experience offers this warning about why you should---in his words---“… Never, Ever Buy…” these 6 used SUV models that he warns are the worst overall; and, are often found listed online at Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist---just for that reason.

Tesla Model 3 to Rule the Rental Car Fleet Market After Huge Deal With Hertz

By Nicolas Caballero on October 25, 2021 - 3:39PM

Tesla secured a huge deal with rental car company Hertz: an order for 100 thousand units, a deal that is the single largest order ever for electric vehicles, worth $4.2 billion in revenue to Tesla that, by the way, would drive it straight to the $1 Trillion club. Once again, Tesla disrupting yet another market niche.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross image by John Goreham

You Should Cross-Shop the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Against the Subaru Crosstrek

By John Goreham on October 25, 2021 - 2:42PM

We review the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC and explain why we feel it is a good alternative to the Subaru Crosstrek compact crossover.

Subaru’s Dumbest Class-Action Lawsuit Just Got Thrown Out Of Court

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2021 - 1:11PM

A class-action lawsuit against Subaru was just thrown out of court. See why Little Tree air freshners are behind the latest case against Subaru of America.

Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Is Rolling Back FSD Beta 10.3 Due To Vehicles Reversing Mid Left Turn

By Tinsae Aregay on October 25, 2021 - 9:14AM

Tesla has decided to roll back FSD Beta 10.3 software just hours after the EV maker rolled out the software. Elon Musk says the rollback was instituted after Tesla internal quality assurance team discovered an issue where the vehicle will drive back in the middle of making a left turn.

Car Talk Announces Golden Wrench Awards For Best Online Driver's Ed Courses

By John Goreham on October 25, 2021 - 9:11AM

Are you looking for the best online driver's education course available? Car Talk can help.

Car Talk Announces Golden Wrench Awards For Best Car Shipping Companies

By John Goreham on October 25, 2021 - 8:40AM

Looking for the best car shipping company to ship your ride? Car Talk did the hard work for you already.

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Why The All-New Wilderness Trim Could Launch Subaru To New Heights

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2021 - 7:43AM

The all-new 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness and 2022 Forester Wilderness launched at the perfect time. See why the adventure vehicles could propel the brand to new heights.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback

Best Cars For Short Drivers - Subaru Outback, Forester Top New And Used Models

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2021 - 7:22AM

Which cars, SUVs, and trucks are best for shorter drivers? The 2021 Subaru Forester and 2022 Outback score among the best SUVs according to a new study. Check out the complete list here.

Giant CATL Battery Factory Near Completion Just 3 KM from Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on October 23, 2021 - 5:17PM

We have a video and news that the giant battery factory from CATL, that is just 3 km from Tesla's Giga Shanghai factory will be completed very soon. This is great news and let's see what's going on here.

Tesla May Do Battery Deal With BYD

By Jeremy Johnson on October 23, 2021 - 5:01PM

There is a rumor circulating that Tesla may be doing a battery deal with BYD. If this happens, it will be a big opportunity for both companies. The question is, is the rumor true? If it is true, what does it mean?

Future Tesla Giga Factory in India as Possible Solution for Import Duties Impasse

By Nicolas Caballero on October 23, 2021 - 1:19PM

Elon Musk is set to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss import duty reductions. According to many different sources, Tesla is once again urging Indian government officials to consider a rollback on import duties, which has prevented Tesla from selling imported vehicles in the country.

Ford Maverick Adds New Segment To Ford Pickup Market

Maverick Gives Ford A Model In A Burgeoning Market Segment

By Marc Stern on October 23, 2021 - 11:43AM

In the first of two stories, we discussed the "standard" compact Ford Maverick pickup. In today's conclusion, Torque News discusses what sets the Ford Maverick apart.

New and Used Car Scams Reveled by Dealership Insider

Toyota Service Department Mechanic Explains Latest Car Dealership Scams

By Timothy Boyer on October 23, 2021 - 9:13AM

A must-watch video posted by an award-winning professional mechanic who warns car shoppers about the latest scams he is seeing at some car dealerships.

2021 Subaru WRX STI, new Subaru WRX, 2022 Impreza

10 Cars With the Most Accidents - Subaru WRX And Impreza Are Still Top-5

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2021 - 7:45AM

An updated report from Insurify reveals the ten car models with the most accidents in 2021. The Subaru WRX, WRX STI, and Impreza are still included in the top 5 models. What happened to the Crosstrek?

Tesla Increases Model S, 3, X, Y Prices Once Again, This Time By As Much As $5000

By Tinsae Aregay on October 23, 2021 - 4:37AM

Despite setting record delivery numbers, Tesla seems to be struggling to meet the exploding demand for its vehicles. For the second time this month, Tesla has once again instituted a wide-ranging price increase on its vehicles. The price increase affects the Model S, 3, X, & Y.

Tesla Did Something Stunning Showing Future Without Elon Musk

By Armen Hareyan on October 23, 2021 - 12:45AM

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Approved for Las Vegas 29 Mile Loop with 51 Stations

By Armen Hareyan on October 23, 2021 - 12:41AM

LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Battery Switch for Tesla Models 3 and Y

By Nicolas Caballero on October 22, 2021 - 2:46PM

As per Tesla´s Q3 report, the company is switching over to LFP (Lithium Iron Phospate) batteries for all of its standard range Model Y and Model 3 cars. Tesla also intends to bring LFP battery production to the same locations where it manufactures its vehicles (Giga Texas, Giga Berlin), as per the latest information available.

Hacking Tesla is Condoned by Traffic Safety Investigators

By Timothy Boyer on October 22, 2021 - 1:28PM

Can hacking a car company ever lead to good? Here’s one example that should have Tesla drivers sit up and take notice.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

The Top Winter-Rated Tire Brands For Your All-Wheel-Drive Subaru SUV

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2021 - 1:08PM

What are the best winter/snow tires for your Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, or Ascent all-wheel-drive SUV, and do you need snow tires?

Brandenburg's New Decision Wil Drastically Affect Tesla Giga Berlin's Final Permit

By Armen Hareyan on October 22, 2021 - 11:53AM

Toyota Announces Huge $3.4 Billion United States Battery Investment

By Jeff Teague on October 22, 2021 - 8:41AM

Big news as Toyota reveals a new American plant along with a 10-year battery investment.

2022 Subaru Impreza pricing, features, specs, fuel mileage

The 9 Best New Hatchbacks - Subaru Impreza Is Top-3 Pick And Don’t Forget Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2021 - 7:31AM

Where does the 2022 Subaru Impreza rank with the best new hatchback compact cars? A new report says Impreza is a top-3 pick, and what about the hot Crosstrek?

Tesla Safety Features Make Its Brand a Cut Above the Rest

By Jeremy Johnson on October 22, 2021 - 12:06AM

There was recent news of just how important Tesla's safety features are, including the safety features for full self-driving (FSD). Elon Musk agreed that safety is most important and Tesla is making sure that anyone using the FSD Beta has strict rules to follow in order to use it.

Ford's Compact Maverick Is An Interesting Model

Ford's Maverick Has Found A Clearly Needed Marketing Niche

By Marc Stern on October 21, 2021 - 10:35PM

Ford had a major introduction today. In the second big intro this year, the automaker debuted the compact Maverick pickup Hybrid. Torque News covered it extensively. In this piece, we discuss some of the potential origins of the compact pickup and talk about it as a "standard" model.

Tesla Model 3 Top Seller in New Zealand as Country Aims to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050

By Nicolas Caballero on October 21, 2021 - 3:24PM

Very good numbers come from New Zealand, as Tesla Model 3 outsold Toyota mainstays such as Toyota´s Corolla, Hilux and RAV4 models in September. Electricity helped give New Zealand new-vehicle sales a boost, with a big bounceback from Covid-19 restrictions: it was the second biggest month on record for registrations, with electrified models making up a very nice 21 per cent of the 16,518 total.

2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX, features, specs

At Least Subaru Didn’t Give New WRX Less Horsepower Like The Honda Civic Si

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2021 - 12:54PM

Subaru announced the 2022 WRX has only a three-horsepower gain, but Honda gives the new 2022 Honda Civic Si less horsepower. Check out how the two performance models compare with the rest of the competition.

Best Used Cars and SUVs for Less Than $5,000 Rated by Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on October 21, 2021 - 10:06AM

The used car market is tight and so are budgets. However, if you are looking for a good used car or SUV model that has proven its worth with a good track record over the past 18 years, here are some models analysts at Consumer Reports rate as the best deals that can be found under $5,000.

Inflated Prices and Long Wait Times: Your Vehicle Shortage Questions Answered (with Video)

By Jeff Teague on October 21, 2021 - 8:59AM

I answer questions from people concerned about the ongoing vehicle shortage. Did yours make the list?

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