Automotive News (Page 300)

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.

Subaru Forester, Outback, Ascent, WRX faulty fuel pump recall

Subaru Recalls Nearly All Its Carlines - 165,000 Total For Fuel Pump Failure

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2021 - 7:04AM

Subaru issued a large recall today affecting certain Forester, Outback, Ascent, WRX, Impreza, Legacy, BRZ, and Toyota 86 carlines. See what years and if your car is involved.

2013 Toyota Prius V Repowered with NexPower Batteries

How To Repower A Toyota Prius V With A Lithium Hybrid Battery

By Peter Neilson on August 2, 2021 - 3:35PM

NexPower is taking off and more people are seeing the results. In this article, we will cover the basics of how to repower your aging hybrid with lithium power and reap the maximum benefit.

Mustang Mach-E Wins Two Best EV Recognitions From CNET

By Jimmy Dinsmore on August 2, 2021 - 2:49PM

Mach-E beats out Tesla Model 3 for best midsize electric car and also beats out Audi E-Tron for best electric SUV or crossover. All-electric Mustang Mach-E does not take home highly coveted best affordable EV award which went to the Hyundai Kona.

Michelin CrossClimate2 All-Season Tire Long-Term Test - First Puncture

By John Goreham on August 2, 2021 - 12:27PM

Our long-term test is interrupted by a puncture. Here’s our 3,600-mile update and why we continue to be impressed with Michelin.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Need To End Your Subaru Crosstrek Lease Early? Cash In Now With No Penalty

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2021 - 12:01PM

If you need to get out of your 2019-2021 Subaru Crosstrek lease early, you could be in luck. Check out what's going on that could benefit people with leases.

Mazda Offers Free Oil Changes To Educators - The Fine Print Is Interesting

By John Goreham on August 2, 2021 - 11:18AM

Mazda is offering free oil change services to educators during their annual summer break. Take note of the fine print if you are not a Mazda owner.

Choosing 2-wheel drive over all-wheel drive

Consumer Reports Car Experts Explain and Compare 2WD vs. AWD vs. 4WD

By Timothy Boyer on August 2, 2021 - 11:07AM

Do you find yourself trying to work out whether you should choose a 4-wheel drive over an all-wheel-drive or just stick with a 2-wheel drive vehicle when buying a new car? Here’s a summary of a Consumer Reports guide that explains the differences and which is best for you.

Tesla's Hidden Revenue Sources

By Jeremy Johnson on August 2, 2021 - 11:00AM

I just listened to Rob Mauer from Tesla Daily and he talked about some hidden revenue sources from Tesla. Some of these are not obvious unless you dive into Tesla's 10-Q filing and look. Let's see what he's talking about.

Image of Subaru Foresters being serviced by John Goreham

Here’s Why Your AWD Vehicle Needs Four Tires When One Is Damaged

By John Goreham on August 2, 2021 - 10:01AM

One of your tires was damaged and cannot be repaired. Your tire shop says you need four tires, not just one. Here’s why they are correct.

Image of Jaguar I-PACE charging by John Goreham

What To Do If Your EV Won’t Unplug From a Charger

By John Goreham on August 2, 2021 - 9:46AM

Your electric vehicle is attached to a charging station or wall-mounted charger, and you cannot pull the handle out. Here’s what to do to make it let go.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

Subaru Forester Wins Best Roomy Small SUV - Best New Cars For Tall Drivers

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2021 - 9:00AM

The 2021 Subaru Forester is a compact SUV, but it packs a big cabin for taller drivers. See how the Forester adds up for a lot of space.

Tesla To Discontinue Model 3 After $25,000 Compact Car Begins Production Suggests Rumor

By Tinsae Aregay on August 1, 2021 - 6:08PM

A person with a reliable track record of obtaining insider information from Tesla claims his sources have told him, Tesla is planning to discontinue the Model 3 after the $25,000 compact car (Model 2) begins production.

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

The 10 Best Beach Cars - KBB Says New Subaru Outback Should Be On Your List

By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2021 - 8:53AM

Check out the ten best beach cars of 2021. See why the 2022 Subaru Outback checks all the right boxes.

Tesla To Begin New Compact Car Production At Giga Shanghai By End Of Year

By Tinsae Aregay on July 31, 2021 - 7:13PM

A new rumor out of China suggests, before the end of 2021, Tesla will begin limited production of a brand new compact vehicle designed in China. From previous leaks, we believe the vehicle will be based on the Model 3 chassis.

Tesla Releases FSD v9.1

By Jeremy Johnson on July 31, 2021 - 3:19PM

Tesla released FSD v9.1 (full self-driving version 9.1) yesterday. Version 9.0, the previous version, was released late on Friday, 7/9/2021. That makes 3 weeks between releases. Let's see what's changed.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru Is Left Off The AutoPacific Best New Vehicle Satisfaction Awards List

By Denis Flierl on July 31, 2021 - 10:51AM

AutoPacific announced the 2021 Vehicle Satisfaction Award winners and no Subaru models make the list. Where is the 2021 Subaru Forester?

Having Trouble Finding Lunar Rock 4Runner? You May Be in Luck for 2022

By Jeff Teague on July 31, 2021 - 8:26AM

Toyota 4Runner fans: your search for Lunar Rock just got much easier for 2022.

5 Car Brands With The Most At-Fault Accidents - Subaru Is Now Number One

By Denis Flierl on July 31, 2021 - 6:32AM

Which cars brands have drivers with the most at-fault accidents? See why Subaru is now number one. Is it Forester, Outback, or Crosstrek drivers? See which models are the worst offenders and one with the most careful Subaru drivers.

Do Tesla's Drive Themselves?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 30, 2021 - 7:25PM

I've had people close to me ask the question: "Do Tesla's Drive Themselves?" As a Tesla analyst, the answer to me is obvious, but what I've realized is that the answer is not obvious to others. Let's answer this question.

Toyota Tacoma owner learns he was scammed by a garage.

How Some Car Repair Garages Hide Their Brake Repair Scam And What You Can Do About It

By Timothy Boyer on July 30, 2021 - 4:23PM

Not all brake repair scams are obvious. Especially when the car repair center or garage appears to be saving your day, but is actually going after your savings. Here’s one example of how some dishonest service techs and mechanics manage to gouge you with a brake repair scam that is hidden in the paperwork. As an added bonus, this article is also a warning to Tacoma owners about one common problem that should be monitored regularly in their vehicle.

Solid State Update: Chinese Company Has Massive Breakthrough

By Peter Neilson on July 30, 2021 - 12:34PM

A new material that the University of Science and Technology of China developed shows much promise in helping solid-state battery technology become commercially viable sooner. Here is what we know.

2022 Civic Touring Image by John Goreham

2022 Honda Civic Touring Review and Photojournal - Still Fun at 50

By John Goreham on July 30, 2021 - 11:10AM

We took the all-new 2022 Honda Civic Touring to the mountains of New Hampshire to find out if the trim lived up to its name. Here’s our opinion.

2022 Subaru BRZ, pricing, specs, features

5 Cool Insights Into How The Next-Generation Subaru BRZ Was Made

By Denis Flierl on July 30, 2021 - 10:36AM

The 2022 Subaru BRZ hits U.S. shores this fall. Check out five cool insights into how Subaru made the new sports coupe.

Prius transaxle fluid can reveal a lot about a car's health

How to Inspect The Transmission Fluid on a Used Prius

By Timothy Boyer on July 30, 2021 - 10:17AM

Looking to buy an older model used Prius, but not sure how to inspect the transaxle fluid to see what kind of problems may be lurking in the purchase? Here’s an informative video by a popular Toyota Maintenance channel that demonstrates where to find the transaxle drain and filler plugs and what the color in the transmission fluid could look like after 176,000 miles, telling you something about the car’s history.

The New Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek Score 10-Best SUVs To Buy Now

By Denis Flierl on July 30, 2021 - 6:02AM

The 2021 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback, and 2021 Subaru Crosstrek just scored The 10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now. See why they rank so high.

Drones Deployed Over Tesla Megapack Fire In Australia After It Went Ablaze A Day Into Operations

By Tinsae Aregay on July 30, 2021 - 5:22AM

A fire has been reported at Tesla's latest and largest Megapack project in Victoria, Australia. The fire is still raging on and Fire Rescue Victoria says drones have been deployed to aid in the extinguishing effort.

Ford Reports Better-Than-Expected Financial Results

By Marc Stern on July 29, 2021 - 10:05PM

As recently as three months ago, Ford was tempering its financial reporting with the realities of the semiconductor shortage. However, the automaker has managed the shortage well and as a reult of a strong order bank, and its new models Ford has reported better-than-expected results

Tesla AI Day - What Are We Going to See?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 29, 2021 - 4:49PM

Elon Musk just announced that Tesla AI (Artificial Intelligence) day will take place on Thursday, August 19, 2021. This is an exciting time for Tesla and Tesla is seeking top talent in the world to join its AI team.

5th Gen Toyota Prius: Set For 2023 Debut

By Peter Neilson on July 29, 2021 - 2:26PM

Toyota has finally allowed the rest of us to hear about a 5th Generation Prius. Here is what you need to know and what it is rumored to look like.

The most important point to stick to when negotiating a new car purchase price.

Consumer Reports Recommends This Important Negotiation Point to Focus On When Buying a New Car

By Timothy Boyer on July 29, 2021 - 2:02PM

Time to buy a new car, but dreading dealing with a car salesman? You are not alone. However, once you’ve learned how to keep the conversation focused on this singular important negotiation point with a salesman, you can expect to walk away with a good---if not great---deal on a new car.

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