Automotive News (Page 364)

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 Carmakers Are Catching Up With Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2021 - 8:37PM

While auto enthusiasts are watching if the German car industry will soon beat EV leader Tesla, The New York Times journalist Jack Ewing thinks German engineering has accepted the challenge and is now striking back.

Tesla, Elon Musk and 2020-2021 Performance

This Is How Much Tesla's 500K 2020 Deliveries Will Be Revised

By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2021 - 7:21PM

In 2020 Tesla delivered a total of 499,550 vehicles. That is more than the experts expected. Yet, this number will be revised very soon, and here is how much it will change.

Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E Highlight TCC 'Best Car of 2021' Competition

By Marc Stern on January 2, 2021 - 6:03PM

Two of Ford's newest products, the Bronco Sport and the Mustang Mach-E, are among eight competitors for The Car Connection's "Best Car of 2021" Award.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

Subaru Cracked Windshield Lawsuit Update - Warranty Claims Are Dismissed

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2021 - 9:13AM

The Subaru cracked windshield lawsuit is updated. See what it means for new Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy, and Ascent models.

Elon Musk: Tesla FSD Autopilot Will Soon Be “Much Safer” Than Humans

By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2021 - 9:12AM

With even more AI performance, Elon Musk wants to let Teslas drive independently this year. Musk does not want to commit to whether this self-driving performance of Tesla's "FSD" software corresponds to autonomy level 5, but the he thinks the safety of Tesla FSD should surpass the average driver.

First Video Walkaround of MIC Model Y

By Armen Hareyan on January 1, 2021 - 7:50PM

MIC Model Y Gets Some Very Interesting Interior Updates

By Armen Hareyan on January 1, 2021 - 3:22PM

Roadster image courtesy of Tesla's press kit

It's Been This Many Years Since Tesla Promised the Roadster, Cybertruck, and Semi

By John Goreham on January 1, 2021 - 1:03PM

Tesla’s upcoming products seemed so real at their “reveals.” Will 2021 be the big year for Tesla's halo vehicles?

New Study Says Subaru Customers Are The Most Loyal Of All Mainstream Brands

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2021 - 10:06AM

How loyal are Subaru owners? The 2020 Subaru Forester and Outback are the top 25 selling nameplates, and Subaru scores number one in brand loyalty among all mainstream brands.

So, How Do You Use All-Wheel-Drive? Perhaps Getting Rolling In the Snow?

By Marc Stern on January 1, 2021 - 8:24AM

So, you've just bought your first SUV and you are already for the storms that are bearing down on your part of the country, right? Well, if you drive correctly, you are very right, but if you think that you can jump behind the wheel and go tooling off at high speed, you will have a very short ride if you don't watch out. AWD (all-wheel-drive) is to help you get started and keep rolling in lousy weather.

Petersen Automotive Museum Porsche Concours

Petersen Automotive Museum Conducts Its First-Ever Virtual Porsche Concours With 100 Privately Owned Porsches

By Max Larsen on December 31, 2020 - 11:38PM

With everyone still at home during the pandemic, the Petersen wanted enthusiasts to be able to share their greatest passion with the world. We've chosen our favorites.

FCA Says It Will Start Building Jeeps at Plant in Poland

Could Your Next New Jeep Be Built in Poland?

By Mary Conway on December 31, 2020 - 9:53PM

Fiat Chrysler says it is investing more than $200 million to upgrade a plant in Poland. The automaker says it will build Jeeps, Alfa Romeos and Fiats in the plant, including some electric models.

Tesla Expectations From 2021: Model Y from Europe, New Batteries, Refresh and More

By Armen Hareyan on December 31, 2020 - 6:57PM

The New Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, And Outback Now Offer A Deep Snow Setting

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2020 - 10:15AM

How do Subaru vehicles do in the snow? Check out the 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek’s new deep snow feature.

2021 Brings A Lot Of Excitement With All-New Ford F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 31, 2020 - 9:39AM

2020 was a year of new product launches and a look toward the 2021 model year. Ford ushers in an all-important 14th-generation of the best-selling truck in America. 2021 Ford F-150 is a bright spot as we head toward a new year.

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.

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.

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