Automotive News (Page 353)

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.

Kia Sorento 2021 New Year Eve Times Square

Kia Helps Save New Year’s Eve in Times Square

By Keith Griffin on December 31, 2020 - 7:23AM

The venerable Times Square New Year’s event in New York City gets a major boost from Kia and the Kia Sorrento.

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

The Subaru WRX And STI May Be Hard To Find In 2021 Ahead Of The New Model Change

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2020 - 7:16AM

Subaru announced production results as they make the model change from the 2020 Subaru WRX to the 2021 WRX and 2021 WRX STI. See what it means for performance car buyers.

The 2021 Kia Sorento Is One of The Best Hybrid SUVs

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2020 - 8:47PM

This week for two days we test-drove the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV and think it's currently one of the best hybrid SUVs in the market.

Looks Like Tesla Semi Has Reduced Cameras From 26 to 10, Setup Reveals

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2020 - 8:21PM

2021 Hyundai Elantra Front View, Read Color

2021 Hyundai Elantra Has Progressed In All Areas

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2020 - 7:51PM

Yesterday I stopped at a Sam's Club gas station to fill-up my 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited. The guy, an automotive enthusiast, who was filling his car on the other side, look at me and said, that's a very nice looking car. I said I am reviewing it. He said perhaps you can include my opinion in your review too. I thought, why not, it's the most genuine appreciation of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra.

Torque News Confirms 5.2-Liter Raptor V-8 Available In 2022

By Marc Stern on December 30, 2020 - 5:55PM

Torque News has confirmed that the 2022 Ford Raptor will have a V-8 under the hood. The engine was used in the GT350 TN has learned. TN has also learned that the engine will be delayed until the 2022 model year.

Chris Hagan's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

1300-horsepower, 8-second Dodge Challenger Hellcat for $70k

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2020 - 5:30PM

If you have dreamed of hitting the street in a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with enough power to run deep into the 8-second range, a former record-holding Mopar muscle car with upwards of 1,300 horsepower is available for sale for less than the price of a 797-horsepower Redeye.

Family Gathering: Watch All Generations Of The Porsche 911 Turbo Drag Race Each Other

By Max Larsen on December 30, 2020 - 1:24PM

Defining What A Mustang Is, Requires A History Lesson; Mustang Mach-E Will Be Part Of That History

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 30, 2020 - 11:35AM

#NotAMustang movement forgets a lot of Mustang heritage and history. The Mustang nameplate lives on despite several missteps, near misses, and a future that includes an electrified crossover.

3 Ways Toyota Could Improve the RAV4 Prime PHEV And Crush BEV Competition

By John Goreham on December 30, 2020 - 10:30AM

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is quickly emerging as the hit vehicle for 2021. Here are three simple ways that Toyota could improve upon an already great plug-in vehicle.

Elon Musk free FSD to new Tesla Owners for EOY Push

Elon Musk's Gift To New Tesla Owners for a Record Year

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2020 - 10:17AM

It is again with a tweet that Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he was offering the autonomous driving option for three months to customers who will receive their order three days before January 1. Tesla has 2 days to 500,000: a new record high year, thanks to record numbers.

Never Buy A Tesla Unless It Is Just Before Quarter-End - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on December 30, 2020 - 9:59AM

Elon Musk just announcedTesla's latest sales promotion. Here’s what Tesla buyers who bought last week won’t get.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

One Million New Subscribers And The Subaru Starlink Lawsuit Update

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2020 - 7:53AM

Subaru announced it enrolled one million subscribers in its Starlink connected services. Here is a Starlink class-action lawsuit update.

A Tale Of Two Turbos: This Guy Has A Porsche 930 Turbo And A Taycan Turbo

By Max Larsen on December 29, 2020 - 5:00PM

Guus Reinerink is a savvy fashion entrepreneur - with a severe engrossment in Porsches.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

Why U.S. Customers Don’t Share Their Subaru Outback With The World

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2020 - 1:23PM

The 2021 Subaru Outback made in the U.S. is for North American customers only. See why they don’t share their wagon with the world.

Five Things To Know About the 2021 Mustang Mach 1’s Handling Package Wheels

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 29, 2020 - 10:19AM

Limited Edition Mustang Mach 1 gets unique handling package wheels to add muscle and performance to the upcoming pony car. The all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Handling Package will be available to order on Jan. 4, reaching showrooms in the spring.

New battery grade lithium deal for Tesla from Yahua group

Tesla Secures Huge Lithium Deal For Its Batteries With a Major Chinese Supplier

By Armen Hareyan on December 29, 2020 - 9:08AM

This morning China's Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. announced that the company and Tesla have signed a major deal according to which Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. will supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Tesla Inc. for the next five years. Lithium is a key battery ingredient.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

New Subaru Forester Is Now The Top-Selling Car In One City And One State

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2020 - 7:44AM

The Subaru Forester owns one U.S. city and one state where it’s the best-selling model. Can you guess which ones they are?

Ford Explorer Changes for 2022 Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary

2022 Ford Explorer Is Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary

By Marc Stern on December 29, 2020 - 12:21AM

After looking closely at the 2022 Ford Explorer, Torque News has found that changes to the top-selling SUV are more evolutionary than revolutionary.

Tesla To Enter India in 2021 and Look at Manufacturing

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 10:48PM

Tesla Apparently Building Test Semi Trucks With Unexpected Battery Packs

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 5:32PM

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Pricing Starts at $47,995, Rubicon Starts at $51,695

By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2020 - 5:17PM

The 4xe package is the first Jeep Wrangler to feature all-electric driving and it does so with a very minor price increase, giving these models a great chance of succeeding beyond the traditional hybrid community, with pricing starting at $47,995 for the Sahara and $51,695 for the Rubicon.

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

How Subaru Makes The Next-Gen WRX and STI The Lightest Version It's Ever Built

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2020 - 4:16PM

Here's how Subaru makes the next-generation 2022 WRX and STI the lightest model they've ever built.

Tesla Giga Berlin Just Got a New Update On Final Permit's Status

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 3:57PM

Tesla Brings Its Chess Pieces Into Position: EVs, Software and Battery Storage

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 11:06AM

Tesla is like a chess game and its CEO acts as a smart chess player, who brings its chess pieces - electric vehicles, software, and battery storage - into position.

Sayonara Fiat 124 Spider - You Will Be Missed

By John Goreham on December 28, 2020 - 10:24AM

As Fiat begins to wind down its North American operations, the 124 Spider is discontinued.

2021 Shoppers Take Note: These Vehicle Brands Offer Valuable Included Maintenance

By John Goreham on December 28, 2020 - 9:50AM

Maintenance worth hundreds or thousands of dollars is now included with some brands such as Toyota and Hyundai. Here is a list of brands for 2021 with this valuable included maintenance.

Tesla and Toyota approaches to electric cars

Since Tesla Became a Household Name, Toyota EV Is a Matter of "When," Not "If"

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 9:04AM

When it comes to Tesla, Toyota, and electric cars, it's important to keep in mind that attention drives investment.

Top of page image courtesy of Kevin O'Brien

Tesla Owners Are Buying Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrids – Here’s Why

By John Goreham on December 28, 2020 - 9:01AM

The reasons are pretty consistent. Here’s what owners of both Tesla EVs and Toyota RAV4 Primes say.

The 7 Best Cars For City Driving - One Feature Sets Subaru Forester SUV Apart

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2020 - 7:49AM

What are the best new cars for city driving? The Subaru Forester SUV is larger but has one feature that sets it apart from the others.

Subscribe to