Automotive News (Page 346)

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.

German Agency Is Looking for 8,000 Giga Berlin Workers Right Now

By Armen Hareyan on September 25, 2020 - 7:16PM

12 year old blue Toyota prius drives over 500 miles on a tank

The Hybrid Guy Shares His Proven Techniques For Getting 50 MPG On A Old Prius

By Peter Neilson on September 25, 2020 - 6:28PM

Fuel economy is almost everything when it comes to owning a Prius. With time and age we tend to lost that peak mileage we once hailed as the reason we drove our cars. Learn how my 12 year old Prius is still alive and getting 50 miles per gallon.

Drew and Elon Reveal How They Plan to save 56%

After Tesla Battery Day, Experts Agree With Sandy Munro on Gas Car Designs

By Paul Fosse on September 25, 2020 - 5:08PM

In this article, I’ll discuss the comments by auto manufacturing expert Sandy Munro and battery expert Bob Galyen made in a recent Autoline interview.

Ram TRX to Offer Augmented Reality Owner's Manual App

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2020 - 1:03PM

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the first FCA vehicle to showcase the Know & Go mobile app, which walks the owners through the key features and functions of the truck.

Volkswagen's ID.4 Significantly Undercuts Tesla’s Model Y Price

By Tinsae Aregay on September 25, 2020 - 10:53AM

Volkswagen finally unveiled their all electric crossover SUV, ID.4. And in what was a surprise, it comes in under 65 percent the price of the Model Y after incentives.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

Can Your Subaru Windshield Shatter On Its Own? New Forester And Outback Owners Say Yes

By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2020 - 8:57AM

A class-action lawsuit against Subaru alleges windshields in the new 2017-2020 Forester, Outback, 2020 Crosstrek, and 2020 Ascent vehicles are defective and can crack unexpectedly. Can your Subaru windshield crack on its own?

First Look At Pre-production 2021 Ford Broncos Manufactured At Michigan Assembly Plant

By Jimmy Dinsmore on September 24, 2020 - 4:25PM

Even though production for the 2021 Ford Bronco doesn’t start until next year, the first early production models were assembled at the historic Michigan Assembly Plant where previous generation Broncos were manufactured. Ford also will offer a new color, Lightning Blue, to those who ordered a First Edition Bronco.

The Tesla Semi Was Said To Copy the Nikola One

Tesla Accuses Nikola of Copying Its Truck

By Guillaume Humbert on September 24, 2020 - 3:34PM

Some unexpected news has revealed that Tesla is now accusing Nikola of copying, here are the details.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

New Subaru Forester Scores Number One In Owner Satisfaction Again

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2020 - 1:30PM

The 2021 Subaru Forester is a smart choice that will make their owners happy. See why owners say they would repurchase the compact SUV.

The 2.3-liter 4 will feature a manual, not the 2.7-liter V-6

No Manual Transmission Planned For Bronco's 2.7-Liter V-6

By Marc Stern on September 24, 2020 - 12:58PM

Torque News brought you the news that a manual transmission would be offered with the 2.3-liter inline EcoBoost four last week, following a petition campaign. That is the only engine with which the manual is planned, although one was sought with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6, none will be offered.

Tesla Is Building Enormous Superchargers at Giga Shanghai Needed For The Ramp

By Armen Hareyan on September 24, 2020 - 12:00PM

Tesla Giga Berlin Hearing Begins with Provocation

By Armen Hareyan on September 24, 2020 - 11:52AM

2021 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax TRD Off-Road Army Green Back end Rear End

First Look: 2021 Toyota Tundra in Army Green on Many Trim Levels

By Jeff Teague on September 24, 2020 - 10:54AM

See (in pictures) how Army Green looks on trim levels other than Toyota Tundra TRD Pro.

2021 Kia Sorento image courtesy of Kia media support

Kia Announces a Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Sorento Crossover Following Success of Toyota RAV4 Prime

By John Goreham on September 24, 2020 - 8:56AM

Automakers cannot bring their plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle crossovers to market quickly enough. Here is what the next Sorento will be like.

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

Updated- The Next-Generation Subaru WRX STI Will Have New Brembo High-Tech Brakes

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2020 - 6:58AM

The next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX STI will get new high-tech brake performance. Check out three new technologies Brembo has planned.

Tesla Achieves A Battery Breakthrough, Here Are The Manufacturing Advancements That Made It Possible

By Tinsae Aregay on September 24, 2020 - 6:45AM

On September 22 Tesla announced it has achieved a battery breakthrough. Here we take a look at all the manufacturing advancements that made it possible.

September 2020 Camaro of the Month: Rick Railey’s 1969 SS Convertible

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2020 - 4:54PM

This 1969 Camaro SS convertible is the ultimate cruiser, packing modified big block power, a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission and the timeless design of the first generation Chevy muscle car.

2020 Buick Encore GX: More Volume and Good Workmanship

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2020 - 11:23AM

Buick Encore is getting some volume in 2020 under the Encore GX trim, but that doesn't mean the current Buick Encore is going to disappear. In fact, Buick plans to market the two variants side by side for some time.

AEV Jeep Wrangler pickup truck image by John Goreham

Spotted: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Pickup Truck- No, It's Not a Gladiator

By John Goreham on September 23, 2020 - 10:23AM

Torque news spotted this gorgeous 2018 Jeep Wrangler pickup truck in the wild. Here's what it is, and how it came to be before the new Gladiator's recent launch.

2021 Ford Ranger Will Get STX Special Edition Package To Add Looks And Technology

By Jimmy Dinsmore on September 23, 2020 - 9:54AM

STX Special Edition Package is available for 2021 Ranger XL 4x2 or 4x4 in SuperCab or SuperCrew configuration and can be bundled with other available packages like the FX2 or FX4 Off-Road Package. Ranger customers love to make their truck their own, with more than 75 percent of them leaving dealerships with an appearance package in 2020

Can Subaru Build Enough? Demand For The New More Powerful Crosstrek Sport Skyrockets

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2020 - 8:56AM

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport arrives with a bigger engine and an even bigger clamoring for the subcompact SUV. Can Subaru build enough?

Gen 3 and Gen 2 Toyota Prius blue and gray

If I Could Choose A Recall For Toyota Prius What Would It Be?

By Peter Neilson on September 22, 2020 - 8:47PM

While there are many recalls and service campaigns on Prius of all years. So if I had got to choose my recall, what would it be? I dug in only to get surprised about what Toyota has already been doing.

Tesla Battery Day Main Highlights

By Guillaume Humbert on September 22, 2020 - 6:52PM

The long awaited Tesla Battery Day took place today where Elon Musk made important announcements and revelations. Here is an in depth review of what happened and the main highlights from the Battery Day.

Top News from Tesla’s Shareholder Meeting

By Paul Fosse on September 22, 2020 - 5:41PM

In this article, I describe and explain the most important news coming from Tesla’s shareholder meeting before the widely anticipated battery day.

First News Out Of Tesla On Battery Day, Reduced Powerpack Pricing

By Paul Fosse on September 22, 2020 - 3:59PM

In this article, I’ll cover Tesla’s new pricing on the Powerpack used by commercial accounts and utilities and what that news foreshadows for battery day.

Why Tesla Is So Popular Among The Youth

By Guillaume Humbert on September 22, 2020 - 3:45PM

A dive into why Tesla has gained so much popularity within younger generations.

New Subaru Crosstrek Sport Vs Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2020 - 3:15PM

It looks like the 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo has upstaged the new 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport. We compare the two models.

2021 Subaru WRX STI, new Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX STI

The 2021 Subaru WRX And WRX STI Complete Model Preview

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2020 - 8:12AM

Here is a preview of the 2021 Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance sedans. Will there be any upgrades for the 2021 model change?

Battery Day Update: Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Semi, Cybertruck and Roadster To Get New Cells

By Tinsae Aregay on September 22, 2020 - 5:17AM

Elon Musk says new roadrunner battery cells won't be in serious production till 2022. Tesla Semi, Cybertruck and Roadster to be the first vehicles to get the new cells.

How To Choose The Right Hard Top For Your Jeep Wrangler

By Jimmy Dinsmore on September 21, 2020 - 3:11PM

Due to their popularity, the landscape of aftermarket Wrangler hard tops are full of options. Latest video from ExtremeTerrain helps Jeep owners narrow down their options when shopping for a hard top. Options even available YJ, TJ and JL generations.

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