Automotive News (Page 328)

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.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

The 10 Best New Cars For Road Trips - Subaru Outback Is Now 4th On The List

By Denis Flierl on May 28, 2021 - 7:13AM

According to a new report, Subaru has one of the best road trip vehicles when it comes to getting away. See why the 2021 Subaru Outback is ranked the 4th best overall.

Ford's Iconic Market-Leading F-150 Is A Natural For EV Sales

Ford Has Electrifying News: 2030 Sales Will Be 40 Percent EVs

By Marc Stern on May 27, 2021 - 11:58PM

Ford execs told financial analysts that by 2030 they expected their business model to be made up of 40 percent electric vehicle sales.

The 2021 Buick Envision Is Very Assertive and Offers More Standard Safety Equipment

By Armen Hareyan on May 27, 2021 - 10:33PM

The 2021 Buick Envision will leverage safety equipment and more assertive styling to attract buyers to this popular segment.

Elon Musk's Boring Company Is offering Rides Through Futuristic Tunnels To The Public

By Daniel Cappo on May 27, 2021 - 5:44PM

The Boring Company has been offering rides to the public in Las Vegas. This ride system that is said to be complimentary to participate in debuts in June.

Bitcoin price chart, Elon Musk, January, 2021

What’s Really Going on With Tesla’s Bitcoin?

By Jeremy Johnson on May 27, 2021 - 3:25PM

On February 8th, 2021, Tesla announced that it bought 1.5 billion dollars worth of Bitcoin. How much did they buy it for per coin? Didn’t Bitcoin go down a lot recently? Will that affect Tesla as a company in its Q2 earnings? Let’s see if we can figure this out.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

Consumer Reports Picks Subaru Forester Over Toyota RAV4? 5 Reasons Why

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2021 - 2:09PM

Which Compact SUV is the best, 2021 Subaru Forester or the 2021 Toyota RAV4? See why Consumer Reports just picked the Forester again.

Are We Looking at 2022 Toyota Tacoma Heritage Edition?

By Jeff Teague on May 27, 2021 - 12:03PM

Toyota teased two new trim levels for 2022 Tacoma. We explore the possibility of seeing Tacoma Heritage Edition.

Watch Out Tesla, Ford Ranger Was Retrofitted With New FSD Platform For Off-Road Testing

By Timothy Boyer on May 27, 2021 - 11:30AM

A recent news report by Smart Cities World announces that a pilot program of the first off-road autonomy safety framework was performed using a Ford Ranger and Range Rover retrofitted with a new FSD platform for off-road testing. While the article is not about Ford in particular, it does hint at a potential problem for our Tesla future.

EV Crossovers are a step forward in EV evolution

How Does The Mustang Mach E Stack Up Against Other EVs, Like The Hot Hatch Polestar 2?

By Frank DiMuccio on May 27, 2021 - 10:56AM

The Ford Mustang Mach E is no slouch on the track. Even its non GT version puts most SUVs to shame with a blistering 5.1-second 0-60 and its GT Performance Edition tears down the track with an even more impressive 3.5 second sprint from stop to 60 miles per hour. With such speeds, how does it compare to its competition like the Polestar 2, XC40 Recharge, muscle cars, like my Challenger, or even the Jeep Wrangler 4xe?

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

Subaru Levorg Gets Top Safety Rating - 5 Significant Implications For U.S. Models

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2021 - 7:11AM

The Subaru Levorg just earned the highest five-star safety score in Japan. See what it means for the next-generation Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek models in the U.S.

Bumblebee Battery Door Sign Gresham Oregon

PNW Hybrid Battery Builder: "Hidden Gem" Of Portland Area

By Peter Neilson on May 27, 2021 - 12:42AM

Every superhero has an origin story. For one hybrid battery rebuilding company, theirs is undoubtedly one for the books. The best part is that legacy is woven into every handbuilt battery they sell.

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.

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