Automotive News (Page 319)

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.

Tesla Long Range Model S Arrives With Insane Mode & Drag Strip Mode

By Tinsae Aregay on June 30, 2021 - 1:06PM

As initial deliveries of the Long Range Model S begin, owners are reporting the vehicle does indeed come with Insane Mode and Drag Strip Mode.

2022 Subaru Outback features, specs, pricing

Subaru Outback Is A 10 Best Used Car Pick Of 2021 - Check New Models First

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2021 - 11:50AM

Check out the ten best used cars of 2021. According to Autotrader, the Subaru Outback is one for your shopping list. See which years are the best and if buying a new model could be the better choice.

Consumer Reports lists top choices for July 4th New Car Sales

Consumer Reports Analysts Recommend These Best New Car Deals for July 4th Sales

By Timothy Boyer on June 30, 2021 - 11:00AM

Looking for right time to buy a new car? Want to save as much as 22% off the sticker price? Then you are in luck as Consumer Reports analysts recommended these best new car deals for this year’s July 4th holiday car sales deals.

What Will Teslas Q2, 2021, Deliveries Be?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 30, 2021 - 10:30AM

There is a lot of discussion about what Tesla's delivery numbers will be for Q2, 2021. This should be reported by Tesla in early July. Let's take a look at what others are saying about this.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, features, specs

The Forester Is Subaru’s Most-Researched And Now Hardest To Find Model

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2021 - 7:00AM

Is the Forester the best Subaru model? See where it ranks on the 50 most researched vehicles list and why it's now the hardest to find model in the lineup.

Weather Leaves Vehicles Soggy As Torrential Rains Flood Vehicles Out

By Marc Stern on June 29, 2021 - 10:34PM

With rains in the middle of the country and the Detroit Metro market leaving roads more like rivers than throughways, drivers learn that not all deals are great.

2020 Toyota Prius and 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

Why Are Toyota Hybrid Cars So Good?

By Peter Neilson on June 29, 2021 - 3:56PM

If you want to know why the Toyota hybrids are so good, I have some details for you. Prius was only the start of a fabulous line of fuel-sipping saviors.

Tesla May Build Batteries Without Cobalt at Giga Berlin

By Armen Hareyan on June 29, 2021 - 12:32PM

As you may already know from our previous reporting Tesla is also planning to build a battery factory at Giga Berlin if Tesla's ideas go well. The German publication, called Basic Thinking, is looking at Tesla’s 11,000-page public documents and of newly designed Giga Berlin plans, and suspects that these batteries, produced by Tesla at Giga Berlin, could be cobalt-free for the first time.

Tesla's Secret Weapons That Give it a Competitive Advantage

By Jeremy Johnson on June 29, 2021 - 11:21AM

Tesla is producing cars, energy products, and is planning on having robotaxis. But there is something besides all those things that gives Tesla a unique competitive advantage. Let's see what it is!

Subaru Announces The All-New Next-Generation 2022 WRX But No Reveal Date

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2021 - 10:34AM

Subaru says the next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX is coming this year. When will the new sport-tuned performance sedan arrive?

2021 F-150 Police Responder Is Faster Than All Other Law Enforcement Vehicles Tested

By Jimmy Dinsmore on June 29, 2021 - 10:10AM

F-150 Police Responder recorded faster 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph and quarter-mile times than any other police vehicle in recent tests. Overall performance improvements were verified in vehicle dynamics testing where 2021 F-150 Police Responder cut up to 5.8 seconds off its average lap time vs. outgoing model according to Michigan State Police preliminary test results.

Tesla Sets Another Production Record In China Despite Numerous Challenges

By Tinsae Aregay on June 29, 2021 - 9:51AM

Tesla China sets yet another production record in China despite the numerous challenges the EV maker has faced in the world's largest vehicle market.

2022 Subaru Outback features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

The 2022 Subaru Outback Is Arriving Now - The Trim That’s Your Best Value

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2021 - 7:06AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback is now arriving at Subaru retailers. So which trim is right for you and the best value?

How Toyota Prius Knows When To Set A Hybrid Battery Trouble Code

By Peter Neilson on June 28, 2021 - 5:59PM

If you have ever wanted to know how a Toyota Prius battery sets a trouble code for the hybrid battery today is that day. Take a look at what Toyota made possible through some really cool tech.

Honda Announces Its Next EV - Prologue - Here's When It Arrives

By John Goreham on June 28, 2021 - 4:43PM

The all-new Honda Prologue has been announced by Honda. Let's just say Honda is giving fans plenty of time to prepare.

California Startup Claims 10 Minute Charge Times

By Peter Neilson on June 28, 2021 - 3:20PM

A company in California is making waves when it comes to fast vehicle charging. Interesting topic and here is what I think they are doing.

Subaru Plant That Makes The Outback Shuts Down - It’s Not Shortages This Time

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2021 - 1:04PM

The Subaru plant that makes the 2022 Subaru Outback is shutting down for two weeks. See why and how it affects customers.

Toyota Explains EV Strategy, Says It Cut bZ4X's Development Lead Time (with Subaru) by 30%

By Armen Hareyan on June 28, 2021 - 10:41AM

Pobst Goes Plaid and Wins Pikes Peak Race

By Timothy Boyer on June 28, 2021 - 9:57AM

Race Day at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race is over and it has been a wild ride as Pobst goes Plaid in his “upgraded” Tesla Model S Plaid and places 1st in the Exhibition Class. Watch the linked video on a big screen or on your Virtual Reality headset and be sure to have taken some motion sickness meds to prepare for an enjoyable ride as you take a peek over the Pobst’s shoulders at what it’s like to go Plaid up Pikes Peak.

4 Great YouTube Channels For Electric Vehicle Enthusiasts

By John Goreham on June 28, 2021 - 9:39AM

Here are four great YouTube sites that may fly below the radar of some electric vehicle fans and enthusiasts. If you are a Tesla, Ford Mustang Mach-E, or Toyota RAV4 Prime fan, don't miss these great YouTube Channels.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Outback

Best Cars For Military Families - 2 Of The Top 10 Are Subaru Forester And Outback

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2021 - 9:29AM

Military families love the 2021 Subaru Forester and 2021 Outback, according to a report released by the United Services Automobile Association. See why they rank high.

2022 Toyota Tundra interior multimedia apple carplay

Fans Optimistic (and Freaking Out a Little) After 2022 Toyota Tundra Interior Pictures Revealed

By Jeff Teague on June 27, 2021 - 5:09PM

If fan reactions from revealed interior pics are any indication of next-gen 2022 Tundra popularity – look out!

2022 Subaru Forester, features, specs, details

STI Shows Off New Body Kit For The Newly-Refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on June 27, 2021 - 9:34AM

The 2022 Subaru Forester is coming and gets a new aerodynamic body kit from Subaru Tecnica International. Will U.S. performance enthusiasts see them?

Tesla Is Offering Bay Area Residents Model S Plaid Priority Delivery For End Of Quarter Push

By Tinsae Aregay on June 27, 2021 - 12:04AM

According to multiple sources, Tesla is calling Model S Plaid Plus reservation holders in the Bay Area and the EV maker is offering them Model S Plaid priority delivery for the end-of-quarter push.

Tesla's Over the Air Updates Solve Many Problems

By Jeremy Johnson on June 26, 2021 - 4:40PM

Recently there was a report with nearly 300,000 Tesla vehicles that need to be recalled for an update. Tesla's Over the Air Updates Solve This and so Many Other Problems.

What Would A Ford And Tesla Collaboration Look Like?

By Jimmy Dinsmore on June 26, 2021 - 10:16AM

Ford Motor Company is the unquestioned truck leader and Tesla is the unquestioned electric vehicle leader. A collaboration between the two could improve the Lightning and the Cybertruck. Here’s the areas it might improve on each electric truck.

2021 Subaru Outback, 2021 Crosstrek pricing, features, safety

The 10 Best High-Tech Cars Under $30K - Subaru Scores 3 Models For Commuters

By Denis Flierl on June 26, 2021 - 6:51AM

What are the best high-tech cars under $30,000 for commuters? A new study says the 2021 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, and Legacy are among the best.

Tesla To Recall 285,520 Model 3/Ys In China Due To Autopilot ‘Unintended Acceleration’

By Tinsae Aregay on June 26, 2021 - 5:03AM

Chinese Regulators announced today, Tesla will recall nearly 285,520 imported and made-in-China Model 3 and Y vehicles due to issues where owners can inadvertently engage autopilot while driving.

2020 Toyota Prius Silver and Blue on the beach

Why Heat Kills MPG In Toyota Prius And What To Do About It

By Peter Neilson on June 25, 2021 - 5:57PM

Heatwave got your MPG down in your Toyota Prius? Take a look at why that happens and what you can do about it.

Why Tesla Chose the 18650 Battery Over the 4680 In the Model S Plaid

By Timothy Boyer on June 25, 2021 - 1:34PM

Why didn’t Tesla install the newer and more powerful 4680 battery in its recently released Model S Plaid? According to an expert on battery technology, their choice makes a lot of sense when you look at what is said at Tesla’s Quarterly meetings and not so much on public speculations and some sandbagging on Musk’s part.

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