Automotive News (Page 305)

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.

Action Spotted At Giga Berlin As Tesla Begins To Test Production Lines

By Daniel Cappo on June 8, 2021 - 7:29PM

Tesla is testing its production lines at Giga Berlin. They are preparing for the new Model Y. Things are moving slowly but surely as Tesla just obtained the approval to test their systems from the State Environmental agency.

Confirmed: 2022 Toyota 4Runner Getting Much-Needed New Feature

By Jeff Teague on June 8, 2021 - 5:36PM

Learn about an important new upgrade coming to 2022 4Runner. This will help prevent accidents.

Ford Recalls 2021 F-150s To Fix Major Issues

Ford Recalls 2021 F-150s To Repair Driveshafts, Steering Gear

By Marc Stern on June 8, 2021 - 3:50PM

Ford has been busy with safety recalls lately, having issued four. The automaker has recalled 200,000 Transit Connect vans and 2021 Super Duty F-350/450s for trailer hitch issues. It has also issued two recalls for its F-150 pickup line to repair driveshafts and steering gear.

2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition

All-New Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition Is Coming June 14 - Details Here

By Denis Flierl on June 8, 2021 - 11:36AM

Subaru announced a new 2022 Ascent Onyx Edition is coming soon. Check out the details here.

Can the Roadster really achieve 0-60 in 1.1 seconds?

Doing The Math on a Tesla Roadster 0-60 in 1.1 Seconds Claim and What Was Determined

By Timothy Boyer on June 8, 2021 - 11:19AM

According to an automotive website, a little number crunching and reality checking reveals what they found when doing the math on Tesla’s reputed claim of an achievable 0-60 mph in 1.1 seconds with a Roadster outfitted with a set of cold-gas thrusters known as the “Space X Package.”

Tesla’s May 2021, China Sales Are Better Than Expected

By Jeremy Johnson on June 8, 2021 - 11:15AM

Tesla reported over 33,000 vehicles sold in China and exported for May, 2021. This is higher than what most people expected and also debunks some negative news that was spread recently. Let’s dive into the specifics!

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

The New Subaru Forester Is Still The Top-Selling Vehicle In One State

By Denis Flierl on June 8, 2021 - 7:14AM

The 2021 Subaru Forester owns one state where it’s the best-selling vehicle even beating the Ford F-150. Can you guess which one?

Ford Maverick Is A New Truck With A Familiar Name

By Jimmy Dinsmore on June 8, 2021 - 6:00AM

Ford Maverick is Ford’s first entry into a new segment – compact truck. Maverick is also Ford’s first pickup truck with a standard full-hybrid powertrain and a 40 mpg/city rating. Will have EcoBoost option. Price point to start under $20,000.

Tesla Giga Berlin Nears Last Milestone As Battery Plant & Final Permit Get Schedule For Public Review

By Tinsae Aregay on June 8, 2021 - 5:42AM

Tesla's application to add a battery plant to Giga Berlin gets scheduled for a final public review. The plans will be available for the public to comment on from June 13 up to July 14.

2 Ways To Help Your Toyota Prius Hybrid Battery Last Longer

By Peter Neilson on June 7, 2021 - 6:42PM

Want to make your Toyota Prius battery last longer and perform better? I met with an electronics professional and he gave me some helpful tips.

Mazda Is America's New "High-Volume" Premium Crossover Automaker

By John Goreham on June 7, 2021 - 5:38PM

Mazda's newest sales report held some interesting milestones. Mazda is not just a premium automaker, it is also becoming pretty big.

Built for off-roading, both vehicles are good at what they do.

The HUMMER EV Is Being Touted As An Off-Road Goliath, Can It Live Up To Its Own Hype?

By Frank DiMuccio on June 7, 2021 - 4:54PM

With its classic Jeep architecture and design, the Wrangler 4xe is easily the most off-road capable electric vehicle currently available. This hasn’t stopped vehicles like the Tesla Model S or Volkswagen ID.4 from having fun in the dirt, but GM has decided to weigh in on off-roading with the up-coming HUMMER EV. Can it out-off-road a Jeep?

Bolt delivery image courtesy of Chevrolet

Here’s Why Automakers Send Their New Electric Vehicles To ZEV States First

By John Goreham on June 7, 2021 - 4:39PM

If you are shopping for a new electric vehicle you may have noticed that inventory is not equally distributed in the US. Here’s why that is.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV

The Case For A New Subaru EV Pickup And Why You Won't See One Anytime Soon

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2021 - 1:14PM

Will Subaru offer a compact pickup? See why Subaru needs to bring back the Baja in an electrified platform.

Ford Bronco Owner’s Manual Confirms PHEV Version Of Full-Size Bronco

By Jimmy Dinsmore on June 7, 2021 - 12:14PM

Ford CEO Jim Farley alludes to EV version of Bronco too in Tweet. Two-door and four-door Bronco owner’s references hybrid maintenance to all but confirm a PHEV Bronco is coming, perhaps to rival the Jeep Wrangler 4XE.

Does Ford Have a Battery Advantage Over Tesla?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 7, 2021 - 10:49AM

There was a recent Tweet from the Twitter user, @GordonJohnson19 concerning Ford batteries -vs- Tesla batteries. He said it looks like Ford has an advantage in battery technology. This was after seeing that the Electric Ford F150 Lightning had a larger kWh battery than the Tesla Model 3. Is this true? What's going on here? Let's see!

Is 400 miles really enough for Tesla owners?

Why The Tesla Model S Plaid Plus Was Cancelled

By Timothy Boyer on June 7, 2021 - 10:41AM

A recent tweet from Elon Musk alerted anxious Tesla fans that the Model S Plaid Plus is not just delayed in its release, but is actually cancelled. Here’s a summary of what some Tesla experts are saying that explains why the Model S Plaid Plus was cancelled.

The One Subaru Model Most Likely To Need An Expensive Head Gasket Repair

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2021 - 7:49AM

What is the Subaru model most likely to need an expensive engine repair? Check out the Subaru Impreza model year to avoid.

EV SUVs are taking over, and it's not a bad thing.

BEV SUVs, Like The Cadillac Lyriq, Toyota BZ4x, And BMW iX Are Taking Over!

By Frank DiMuccio on June 6, 2021 - 1:00PM

The Mustang Mach E, Ford’s first commercially available Battery Electric Vehicle, has been a smashing success and a great kick-off for the company’s future of electrification. It’s expected that the Cadillac Lyriq will be out later this year to amaze us with the luxury brand’s first BEV. It’s not just the American manufacturers rolling out EV SUVs either. On June 2nd, Toyota announced the BZ4x, and before that, Subaru promised us the Solterra.

Big News: 2022 Toyota 4Runner May Offer Blind Spot Monitor

By Jeff Teague on June 6, 2021 - 7:44AM

It looks like Blind Spot Monitor will be available for 2022 4Runner. Here is how you can get it.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

Subaru’s Average Price Drops From Last Year When Most Brands Have Raised Them

By Denis Flierl on June 6, 2021 - 6:45AM

Are 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek prices going up? Check out new car price increases among all automakers. Subaru is one of three brands to drop prices, and nine have raised them.

BMW iX Is a Closer Match To Tesla Model Y

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2021 - 10:53PM

Today when I published the video report about BMW's iX xDrive40 and xDrive50 release specs, date and price, Torque News Youtube community actively provided some good and informative feedback. Some people said it's expensive at $83,200, others said it's impressive, while others complained about the grill and BMW's current design language. However, Torque News contributor Dean McManis compared the BMW iX with Tesla Model Y in a very interesting comparison. Here is what Dean wrote.

Tesla is making a new significant move in battery research, making a new $3.1 million investment to Dalhousie University

Tesla Makes a Big Move To Make EV Batteries Cheaper Than Ever Before

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2021 - 8:51PM

LG Chem NCMA Batteries for Tesla Model Y

Starting July Tesla Model Y May Have New NCMA Batteries from LG Chem

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2021 - 8:46PM

Prices of Tesla Vehicles May Drop As New Incentives Inch Closer To Becoming Law

By Daniel Cappo on June 5, 2021 - 8:05PM

Prices of Tesla cars such as the new Model S plaid could start to decrease by around $10,000. This is a breath of fresh air after many months of price increases on various models.

People Drove Fewer Miles In Pandemic But Fatalities Increased

By Marc Stern on June 5, 2021 - 5:36PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's latest driving projections show some contradictory data. They show that despite the coronavirus shutting down the roads of the country fatalities actually increased.

A Giant Battery Factory is Being Built by Tesla Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on June 5, 2021 - 2:41PM

We have recent news of a rumor of a giant battery factory that is going to be built close to Tesla's Giga Shanghai factory in China. There are reports that this factory is from CATL, a Chinese battery manufacturer, and will produce 4680 battery cells for Tesla. What's going on with this and why does it matter? Let's talk about it!

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

Subaru Outback Stays Hot And Now Leads Forester In One Key Category

By Denis Flierl on June 5, 2021 - 10:49AM

The 2021 Subaru Outback moves ahead of the top-selling Forester in one category for the first time this year. Check out what’s new for the 2022 model change.

In Just 3 Months Tesla Model Y Becomes Most Imported Vehicle In South Korea

By Tinsae Aregay on June 5, 2021 - 9:08AM

Tesla started selling the Model Y back in April with initial 9 deliveries. And now after 2 months, the company has delivered over 3000 vehicles for the month of May making it the most imported vehicle in the country.

2021 Subaru Ascent, pricing, features, specs

June Report - New Subaru Ascent Family Hauler Is Descending Fast

By Denis Flierl on June 5, 2021 - 7:30AM

Subaru reports the 2021 Subaru Ascent sales for May, and the news keeps getting worse. See how far Ascent dropped this month and how it compares with other 3-Row SUVs.

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