Automotive News (Page 341)

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 Plans to build a battery factory in Indonesia

Tesla Considers Building A Battery Factory In Indonesia

By Guillaume Humbert on October 19, 2020 - 4:48PM

According to two local officials, Tesla has plans about building a battery factory in Indonesia.

How Elon Musk Succeeded With Tesla and SpaceX Despite All Odds

By Armen Hareyan on October 19, 2020 - 4:30PM

Matt Hagan Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car

Dodge Charger Funny Car All-but-Guaranteed to Win 2020 NHRA Title

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2020 - 3:34PM

Jack Beckman won this past weekend at the AAA Texas Fallnationals, extending the unbeaten season for the Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars and helping to further-improve the chances of a Mopar driver winning the 2020 NHRA Funny Car Championship.

Bronco Sport Fares Well At Rebelle Rally Off-Road Competition

By Jimmy Dinsmore on October 19, 2020 - 3:14PM

All-female competition tracks through various terrains from Nevada through California. Various 4x4 vehicles as well as crossovers compete in 1,200 mile trek. Ford Bronco Sport team finishes first in X-cross class.

Review: 2021 Toyota Venza - RAV4 Hybrid Gets A Fraternal Twin

By John Goreham on October 19, 2020 - 12:29PM

The all-new 2021 Toyota Venza offers shoppers a new alternative to the RAV4 Hybrid and Prime. We compare and contrast the Venza to its siblings in this review.

Indonesia To Tesla, "You Put The Investment Here Today, We Will Give The Reserves"

By Armen Hareyan on October 19, 2020 - 12:23PM

Subaru's Plan And What’s Next For New Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent Models

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2020 - 8:14AM

Subaru reveals its plan and what's next for the new 2022 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent models.

Tesla Starts Shipping Made In China Model 3s To Europe

By Tinsae Aregay on October 19, 2020 - 4:20AM

After a number of leaks, Tesla has finally started shipping made in China Model 3s to Europe. Other Asian countries might soon follow.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Impreza

3 Reasons Why Subaru Will Drop The Manual Shifter In The New Crosstrek And Impreza Soon

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2020 - 7:34AM

If you want a manual transmission in a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek or Impreza, you can still get one, but not for long. There are three reasons why the manual will be dead soon.

Tesla Builds 1st Permanent Structure at Giga Texas Site

By Armen Hareyan on October 17, 2020 - 11:59PM

Tesla Changes Seven-Day Return Policy

By Armen Hareyan on October 17, 2020 - 2:40PM

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

Why Subaru Outback Is The Best Wagon Option - There's No Stopping It Now

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2020 - 12:05PM

The 2021 Subaru Outback is not the only option in the wagon category. See why the Outback is the best value, and there’s no stopping it now.

Fire Regulations Might Force The Boring Company’s Las Vegas Loop To Quarter Capacity

By Tinsae Aregay on October 17, 2020 - 11:51AM

Due to fire regulations, Elon Musk's tunneling venture, The Boring Company might only be able to operate in quarter of the stated capacity.

An Artist's Conservative Imagination of Tesla Cyber Roadster

By Armen Hareyan on October 16, 2020 - 11:03PM

Ford Recalls 600,000-Plus Vehicles To Repair Backup Camera

Ford Recalls 600,000-Plus Vehicles To Fix Backup Cameras, Front Axle

By Marc Stern on October 16, 2020 - 8:02PM

Ford has recalled 600,000-plus vehicles for issues with their rearview cameras and front axles. The automaker plans to begin notifying owners of the affected vehicles in early November.

5 Common Automotive Industry Promotional Activities Tesla Opts Out Of

By John Goreham on October 16, 2020 - 2:58PM

We all know that Tesla doesn't advertise its vehicles. However, advertisement is just a part of how automakers promote vehicles. Here's an inside look at five other ways that Tesla opts not to promote its products.

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

More Next-Generation Subaru WRX And STI Details Come From New Levorg Reveal

By Denis Flierl on October 16, 2020 - 11:47AM

Subaru announced the new Levorg sports wagon and we get new information about the next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX and STI.

Here Are The Best Winter Snow Tires For the Tesla Model Y Crossover

By John Goreham on October 16, 2020 - 11:18AM

We run down the best winter snow tires for the new Tesla Model Y crossover as it heads into its first winter season.

Tesla Increases Range Of Model S, 3, X and Y

By Tinsae Aregay on October 16, 2020 - 10:51AM

Tesla in an update to the online configurator has increased the range of almost all vehicles. This boost comes with the refreshed Model 3 going live on the website.

The Truth about 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE: Expect the Unexpected

By Jeff Teague on October 16, 2020 - 9:35AM

Learn surprising features that make 2021 Highlander XSE more unique than another Highlander before it.

Tesla Model 3 Refresh Goes Live With 353-Miles Increased EPA Range

By Tinsae Aregay on October 16, 2020 - 6:27AM

The Model 3 refresh goes live on Tesla’s updated online configurator, and it comes with several comprehensive updates. According to the new order page, Model 3 now has an increased range, improved 0 to 60 times, a new center console, a powered tailgate, chrome delete similar to the Model Y, and two new wheels.

2021 Ford Bronco Reservation Deadline Now Pushed Back To End Of January

By Jimmy Dinsmore on October 15, 2020 - 3:34PM

Deadline to convert your 2021 Ford Bronco reservation and $100 into an order has been moved back twice now. Ford made the move to allow potential buyers to switch up their order after many slight changes were made to the initial Bronco offering, including the manual transmission availability.

Tesla Model Y image from Tesla press kit

Top-Selling Tesla Model Y Crossover Not Scheduled For Safety Testing By IIHS - Here's Why

By John Goreham on October 15, 2020 - 12:07PM

The Tesla Model Y is outselling entire brands. Yet, it has not been safety tested by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. We looked into why that is and found out the Model Y is not even on the schedule.

Tesla Cuts Solar Roof Installation Time To 4 Days

By Armen Hareyan on October 15, 2020 - 9:18AM

Tesla Giga Berlin's Water Contract and Supply Details

By Armen Hareyan on October 15, 2020 - 8:13AM

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Vs 2021 Impreza - One Is Red Hot The Other Ice Cold

By Denis Flierl on October 15, 2020 - 7:53AM

Should you buy the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek or the 2021 Subaru Impreza? Here’s why the Crosstrek is a good pick, and you should wait for 2022 Impreza models.

Elon Musk: We Will Make A Dense Tesla If It Matters

By Tinsae Aregay on October 15, 2020 - 7:30AM

In a recent deleted tweet, Elon Musk brings life to the idea of Tesla building a high passenger density vehicle once again. This will presumably be for use for
The Boring Company but Tesla could make it available to the general public.

The 2020 Ford Escape Titanium AWD Hybrid: Rich Specs at Affordable Price

By Armen Hareyan on October 14, 2020 - 10:14PM

The Ford Escape has been a part of the automotive landscape for ages, first introduced to the market 20 years ago. Torque News is reviewing the 2020 Ford Escape Titanium AWD Hybrid.

Elon Musk Says Model S Price Changes To $69,420 Tonight

By Armen Hareyan on October 14, 2020 - 5:21PM

After Lucid Motors unveiled a $69,900 version of its long-range, luxury electric sedan, Elon Musk tweeted an hour ago saying Tesla is lowering the price of the Model S to $69,420 tonight.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Now Officially On Sale With Starting Price Of $52,915

By Jimmy Dinsmore on October 14, 2020 - 3:44PM

Mach 1, which replaces the GT350 has a starting price less than a GT350. Order bank now open for performance-oriented muscle car which hasn’t been produced for 17 years. Is this the last we will see of the GT350? Maybe not.

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