Automotive News (Page 317)

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.

How The Volvo XC40 Recharge Compares To Other SUVs, Like The Jeep Wrangler 4xe

By Frank DiMuccio on May 26, 2021 - 11:31PM

When I think of SUVs, I think of vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, or Mercedes G-wagon. I typically don’t give much thought to Volvo, but I really should. Volvo’s XC40 Recharge is not just a handsome SUV, it’s got plenty of features that make it one of the safest SUVs on the market, and it’s faster than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Tesla Is Taking Careful Steps To Combat Chip Shortages

By Daniel Cappo on May 26, 2021 - 10:05PM

Tesla is making sure they are ready if chip supplies dwindle even more. That is why they’re stocking up on extra chips in advance.

Tesla Giga Berlin Graffiti Concept by 153Design

Tesla Calls To Cover Giga Berlin In Awesome Graffiti As The Factory Finishes Construction

By Tinsae Aregay on May 26, 2021 - 9:17PM

Tesla calls on artists to cover the Giga Berlin walls with awesome graffiti. This comes after the company in charge of the Giga Berlin building construction officially announces it has completed the project.

Elon Musk’s Secret Hints That Giga Berlin Is Ahead of Schedule

By Jeremy Johnson on May 26, 2021 - 9:14PM

Elon Musk tweeted on May 18, 2021, at 5:46 A.M. the following: “Giga Berlin suppliers please accelerate!” What does this mean? What is he referring to? Are there problems in Giga Berlin?

Tesla Makes Either a Visionary or Foolish Choice To Drop Radar

By Armen Hareyan on May 26, 2021 - 8:12PM

Tesla ditching its radar system supporting Autopilot and maybe FSD and replacing it with the video camera only Pure Vision has people nervous in the automotive industry. Is Tesla's Choice to drop radar visionary or foolish? Torque News EV commentator Dean McManis thinks that Tesla may be looking to lower cost and complexity on its electric vehicles, but the rumor of radar sensor shortage may be at the heart of the decision to change now. Here is Dean McManis in his own words.

Comparing The Mustang Mach-E To The Volkswagen ID.4. Which Is Better?

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 26, 2021 - 3:01PM

2021 Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4 are actually quite different in many ways. Both compact electric SUVs have their own merits. But with no frunk, less power and less range ID.4 poses less of a challenge.

2007 Toyota Prius Red Touring Edition Side Shot

Toyota Prius Rear Brake Light LED Problem Solution

By Peter Neilson on May 26, 2021 - 11:42AM

If you have a generation 2 Toyota Prius with a strange issue with the LED part of the brake light, I may have an easy fix for you.

Jeep Wrangler on lift image by John Goreham

Car Talk’s Secret Shopper Uncovers Which Extended Warranty Companies You Should Avoid

By John Goreham on May 26, 2021 - 11:24AM

Car Talk employed a secret shopper for a month to call every notable vehicle extended warranty company for a price. Here are the ones the group found will annoy you most if you call them.

Lime! Would You Buy a Lime 2022 Toyota Tacoma? It is Coming Soon

By Jeff Teague on May 26, 2021 - 10:47AM

Toyota Teased its 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro in lime color. What do you think?

Eyesight camera image courtesy of Subaru

Tesla’s New Optical Sensors - The End Of The Weird Crashes?

By John Goreham on May 26, 2021 - 10:44AM

Tesla has shifted its path on self-driving technology from radar to camera-operated optical sensors. Will this change stop the company’s cars from smashing into firetrucks, roadway barriers, semi-trailers, and other static objects?

2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport, pricing, specs, features

Your 3 Best Used Small SUV Values - Subaru Crosstrek Tops The List

By Denis Flierl on May 26, 2021 - 10:42AM

If you are shopping for a used small SUV, check out three models that have seen the lowest price increases. See why the Subaru Crosstrek is the best value.

Backup camera in Mercedes models have software glitch.

Consumer Reports Alerts Recall of Over 342,000 Mercedes Vehicles for Backup Camera Problem

By Timothy Boyer on May 26, 2021 - 9:39AM

Does your backup camera get buggy sometimes? A recent Consumer Reports announcement alerts consumers that a recall of over 342,000 Mercedes Benz vehicles is in effect due to problems with this make and models' car backup camera systems.

Image of Tesla Model S courtesy of Tesla media kit

Tesla Model Tops List of Vehicles With Lowest Retained Value Over Past 12 Months

By John Goreham on May 26, 2021 - 9:23AM

Used car prices are booming, but this Tesla Model bucks that trend. Here is the old model from Tesla that nobody seems to want to pay more for.

Get Ready for New 2022 Toyota Highlander Trim Level and Colors

By Jeff Teague on May 26, 2021 - 9:11AM

New 2022 Highlander edition offers plenty of style and features. Learn more below about two new colors as well.

New Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Trim Adds Mid-Century Modern Seats and More

By John Goreham on May 26, 2021 - 8:49AM

Have you been dying for tufted seats and bronze rims? Your dreams have been answered.

Want A New Subaru Crosstrek With A Manual Transmission? The End Is Near

By Denis Flierl on May 26, 2021 - 6:22AM

How long will Subaru still offer a manual transmission in the Subaru Crosstrek? Why the end of the stick shift is almost here.

On the Left, the Bronco, on the Right, the Jeep Wrangler

How Does The New Ford Bronco Compare To The Wrangler 4xe, Its Hybrid Nemesis?

By Frank DiMuccio on May 25, 2021 - 9:29PM

The first Ford Bronco was released in 1966 to be discontinued some 30 years later in 1996. 25 long years have passed and finally, the Blue Oval has released the New Bronco, a legitimate SUV with an emphasis on Utility. In ’66, the Bronco had to contend with the CJ5 Jeep. Today, how does a New Bronco compare to a Jeep Wrangler 4xe, with its torque heavy hybrid drivetrain?

Tesla Vision Rollout Report Card

By Daniel Cappo on May 25, 2021 - 5:22PM

Tesla has begun to rollout Tesla vision which is a new setup for its self-driving fleet that uses only cameras and no radar. This rollout has mostly been good so far, but there are a few things Tesla could have maybe done differently.

Henry Ford II's 1966 Ford Mustang GT K-Code Convertible

Henry Ford II’s 1966 K-Code Mustang Convertible One Of Several Highly Collectible Fords At Upcoming Barrett-Jackson Auction

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 25, 2021 - 4:29PM

1966 K-Code Mustang once driven by Henry Ford II, 2015 Limited Edition Shelby GT350R that once belong to Jon Gruden and 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition are three special Mustangs on the block. A 2019 Ford GT will also be available for bid at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas.

Refreshed Tesla Model S/X To Launch With 350KW V4 Supercharging, V11 Software

By Tinsae Aregay on May 25, 2021 - 4:07PM

According to rumors going around the Tesla community, with the upcoming June 3 delivery event of the refreshed Model S, Tesla is also expected to announce 350KW V4 supercharging, V11 UI, and many more exciting things.

Ford's Mustang Mach-E Named A Pop Mechanics' Excellence Winner

By Marc Stern on May 25, 2021 - 12:49PM

Ford's Mustang Mach-E continues to garner awards. The latest is Popular Mechanics' "Excellence Award." For many reasons, the editors and testers lauded the Ford entry.

Pay Less for a New Tesla With These Tips

By Timothy Boyer on May 25, 2021 - 10:57AM

Follow this break-down by a new Tesla owner who reveals some very helpful tips and info that you can use to help you understand just how much a new stock Tesla can cost, and what you can do to insure that you are making a smart purchase.

Lausitzring is to become a test site for new Tesla models produced at Giga Berlin

Tesla's New Racetrack for Giga Berlin Cars Will Test Self-Driving Cars

By Armen Hareyan on May 25, 2021 - 9:44AM

Lausitzring is to become a test site for new Tesla models produced at Giga Berlin factory as talks are currently ongoing with the racetrack operator Dekra. What's especially interesting, is that Lausitzring racetrack will be capable to host self-driving cars for testing.

Toyota Teases Yellow Picture: Are We Seeing 2022 Toyota 4Runner?

By Jeff Teague on May 25, 2021 - 8:15AM

We think we know the 2022 4Runner TRD Pro color. Toyota is teasing yellow.

US Customer Loyalty - Subaru Ranks The Best With Tesla And Ferrari

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2021 - 7:26AM

Which car brands have the most loyal customers? It's Tesla, Ferrari, and Subaru, and then there's everyone else.

The Volkswagen ID.4 proved itself in the Mexican 1000 and has a smart interior.

Volkswagen ID.4 Lacks The Oomph Of Jeep Wrangler 4xe, But I Love It!

By Frank DiMuccio on May 24, 2021 - 11:11PM

The Volkswagen ID.4 is a very cool electric SUV. It’s shown itself to be off-road capable, competing in the Mexican 1000 against legends like the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. The Volkswagen ID.4 may not have off-roading as its main intent, but it makes a great family vehicle.

The 2021 Mercedes E450 4MATIC Sedan Offers an Attractive Solution for SUV Lovers

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2021 - 10:20PM

The E-Class is the most popular Mercedes-Benz model ever. The current tenth generation E-Class recently underwent a major update. I tested the 2021 Mercedes E450 4MATIC sedan for seven days and was enthusiastic - apart from a few difficulties in operation.

Baidu To Operate 3,000 Driverless Apollo Go Robotaxis in 30 Cities in 3 Years

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2021 - 7:30PM

When it comes to robotaxis you have probably heard about Tesla robotaxis because Elon Musk has envisaged a robotaxi network with vehicles that can park and plug in themselves using Tesla's self-driving technology. Or you may have heard of Waymo One. But Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis have already registered over 6.2 million miles of Level 4 driving and plan to operate 3,000 driverless Apollo Go robotaxis in 30 cities within the next three years.

20 Percent Of F-150 Lightning Sales Expected To Be Commercial Consumers

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 24, 2021 - 2:38PM

Ford introduces 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro aimed at commercial buyers, small-business owners and fleets. F-150 Lightning part of Ford’s commitment to work-ready electric vehicles backed by a nationwide network offering EV-certified fleet sales, service and financing. EV F-150 has starting price of $39,974.

Yellow! Did We Just See the New 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro?

By Jeff Teague on May 24, 2021 - 2:27PM

Toyota just teased two new 2022 Toyota Tacoma grades. Here is what we know.

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