Automotive News (Page 289)

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.

Ford Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E Win J.D. Power APEAL Award Honors

By Marc Stern on September 20, 2021 - 3:25PM

Ford's Bronco Sport and the Mustang Mach-E have been honored by the J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Award.

Kia’s Sorento Beats Toyota To 3-Row PHEV Crossover Market

By John Goreham on September 20, 2021 - 3:01PM

Kia has taken a page from Toyota’s Prime series to offer a three-row plug-in hybrid-electric crossover.

The Latest Giga Texas Pictures and Special Delivery By Truck

By Jeremy Johnson on September 20, 2021 - 2:51PM

We have some of the latest images from Tesla Giga Texas and we can see that construction is progressing, along with battery plant steel, battery components, and more being delivered. Construction is progressing well!

Turbocharged four-cylinder vehicles are hot right now.

Guide for Choosing a Four-Cylinder Turbo Over a Typical Six-Cylinder and Vice Versa

By Timothy Boyer on September 20, 2021 - 2:47PM

How do turbochargers work? How does an inline four-cylinder turbo engine compare to a naturally aspirating V6 engine? Are turbocharged cars better? What are the pros and cons of having one in your car or truck. The answers to these questions---and more---are available in this must-see video guide that explains all of your turbo-based burning questions.

Three Reasons To Cross-Shop The Mitsubishi Outlander With the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4

By John Goreham on September 20, 2021 - 2:17PM

Mitsubishi’s new Outlander is making a name for itself in important ways.

4 Reasons Not To Buy an All-New Vehicle

By John Goreham on September 20, 2021 - 12:52PM

Automakers love to hype vehicles as “New” or “All-New.” If they really are new, there are real reasons you should consider avoiding them. Here’s what owners and experts report.

11 Wild Colors Offered on 2022 Toyota Tundra (with Video)

By Jeff Teague on September 20, 2021 - 12:34PM

Next-gen 2022 Tundra is full of surprises – including crazy paint color choices.

Turbocharged SUV best choices recently rated.

Best Four-Cylinder SUVs With Turbo in 2021

By Timothy Boyer on September 20, 2021 - 11:12AM

Here’s what automotive experts have to say about turbocharged engine reliability and which four-cylinder models of SUVs with turbo were recently rated as the best choices.

Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek Takata airbag recall

Newer Subaru Models Are Included In New 30 Million Vehicle Airbag Investigation

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2021 - 10:56AM

A new investigation into a Takata airbag defect potentially includes certain Subaru vehicles like the Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek. Here is what customers need to know and if your car is included.

Toyota Tunda’s 437 hp Hybrid V6 Powertrain Would Be the Perfect Addition To Tacoma

By John Goreham on September 20, 2021 - 10:15AM

The all-new Tundra just dropped. Now let’s think about what its best feature could do for the Tacoma.

Chevrolet Bolt charging in winter image by John Goreham

Cold Weather Ahead Could Add To Chevy Bolt EV Owners’ Woes

By John Goreham on September 20, 2021 - 9:32AM

Chevrolet has given owners instructions on how to safely use their Bolt electric vehicle while the battery replacement recall rolls out. Winter is coming and could throw a monkey wrench into the mix.

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

Is Subaru's Wilderness AWD The Best? Here's Why It Stands Out From The Pack

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2021 - 6:39AM

What sets the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness and 2022 Outback Wilderness all-wheel-drive apart from the pack? Check out the differences here.

Tesla FSD Beta Version 10.0.1 and Epic Monorail Test

By Jeremy Johnson on September 19, 2021 - 5:13PM

We have some test drives with Tesla FSD Beta version 10.0.1. Tesla released this version 1 week after version 10.0.1. Here's the experience HyperChange had, who is famous for his Monorail Test - a difficult edge case that full self-driving will need to solve to reach level 4 and level 5.

Ford Increases Lightning Investment By $250 Million; Plans 80K Electric Trucks Yearly

By Marc Stern on September 19, 2021 - 4:23PM

Ford has expanded its investment in the new electric pickup Lightning. It also has added more jobs to the mix.

Rivian R1T vs F-150 Lightning, The Next Big Truck Rivalry

By Carl Malek on September 18, 2021 - 9:50PM

The electric pickup segment promises to be the next potential gold mine for automakers. The combination of zero-emissions performance and pickup functionality is a perfect blend of both worlds. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning promises to bring an electrified truck to the masses, but with Rivian’s recent announcement that it built its first “sellable” version of its R1T pickup.

Indonesia To Be a Future EV Key Player in Asia With a New Hyundai Battery Plant

By Yonathan Santoso on September 18, 2021 - 8:35PM

Three days ago, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of PT HKML Battery Indonesia, Southeast Asia's first EV battery cell manufacturer.

Exclusive 13-Part 2022 Tundra Video Series to Reveal Key Details Sunday Night

By Jeff Teague on September 18, 2021 - 7:56PM

Find out where and when to learn major 2022 Toyota Tundra specifications this Sunday night.

Tesla Investor Must See Video Explains Dojo Supercomputer Architecture

By Timothy Boyer on September 18, 2021 - 4:53PM

Not sure what the future holds for Tesla and its investors regarding Tesla’s focus on achieving autonomous FSD capabilities? Then here is your chance to learn how Project Dojo just might be the supercomputing architecture that turns Elon’s dream into reality.

Dan Ives Reiterates $1,000 Price Target on Tesla Stock

By Jeremy Johnson on September 18, 2021 - 2:06PM

Dan Ives, an analysts who has been covering Tesla stock and even been critical of Tesla is reiterating a $1,000 price target for Tesla. He says this is due to the large demand for electric vehicles. Let's take a look at this more.

Used Car Seller Tricks to Resurrect a Flood Damaged Car

By Timothy Boyer on September 18, 2021 - 1:57PM

Detecting a flood damaged car is not always easy. Here’s why, based on some tricks used car sellers resort to in order to flip a flood damaged vehicle into a used car sale for a quick sale that could leave you with a bad case of buyer’s remorse months later.

Ideal Tesla Combination: Electric Car, Solar & Powerwall

By Nicolas Caballero on September 18, 2021 - 12:58PM

As an ideal combination that would allow anybody – with enough resources – to go 100% electric in a sustainable way, having any of the Tesla lineup models and a Powerwall + Solar Roof (or solar tiles-shingles) from Tesla would make the ideal combination in terms of green energy, and in the long run, in terms of economic-financial sense.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek pricing, specs, features

New Subaru Crosstrek Now Tops All Cars Selling Fastest In The Most Cities

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2021 - 12:27PM

Which Subaru model sells the fastest? The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is the fastest-selling new car for Subaru of America, and it's the fastest-selling new car of any automaker in the most U.S. cities.

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

5 New Takeaways From The Next-Generation Subaru WRX

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2021 - 6:55AM

Subaru Corporation uncovered the next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX with a few more details. Check out five new upgrades coming on the sport-tuned sedan.

BMW i3 DIY Maintenance Overview: How hard is it, really?

By Yonathan Santoso on September 17, 2021 - 9:41PM

In 2014, when the i3 first came out, it was the first fully-electric offering from BMW. With unique chassis construction, drivetrain, vehicle management, and even tires, the i3 had very little in common with its stablemates (aside from the exotic i8), let alone other brands’ products.

Ford Brings Mach-E Police Interceptor To Michigan State Police Trials

By Carl Malek on September 17, 2021 - 9:26PM

Ford promised more electric police models in the future after bringing the electric Mach-E police interceptor to Michigan state police trials.

Flooded Car Submerged Following Hurricane Ida

Consumer Reports Has Great Advice When Dealing With Flood Cars, Trucks

By Marc Stern on September 17, 2021 - 3:51PM

Consumer Reports and Torque News have some good advice for dealing with flood cars in the wake of recent hurricanes and heavy rains.

Latest Review of Tesla Yoke Steering May Change Your Mind About Elon

By Timothy Boyer on September 17, 2021 - 12:58PM

Ten test drivers offer their latest review of what they found when testing out Tesla’s yoke steering during a recent road test analysis.

Elon Musk Says Software Is The Future Of Cars And Besides Tesla Chinese Automakers Are In The Lead

By Tinsae Aregay on September 17, 2021 - 11:08AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently addressed the 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Hainan, China. In his statement, Musk said software will shape the future of the car industry and that Chinese automakers are in the lead.

2022 Subaru BRZ pricing, specs, features

The 2022 Subaru BRZ Site Is Now Live - Start Your New Build Here

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2021 - 10:36AM

The all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ is coming this fall. Check out its new configurator for customers and start your build.

Report: Vaporware Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Delayed Until 2023

By John Goreham on September 17, 2021 - 9:49AM

A leading electric vehicle advocacy publication cites un-named sources as saying the imaginary Tesla Cybertruck won’t be delivered until 2023.

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