Automotive News (Page 276)

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 Models Recognized As Top Performers By MotorTrend

By Justin Hart on September 6, 2022 - 11:41AM

Last week, Kia notched several new accolades from MotorTrend magazine for vehicles across its lineup, proving yet again that Kia is making some of the most desirable, impressive, safe, and value oriented vehicles one can buy.

Tesla Has Something Big About To Happen...

By Jeremy Johnson on September 6, 2022 - 10:56AM

Tesla has 3 big things about to happen as it is about to surprise everyone with its results in Q3 and Q4 of 2022.

2022 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Subaru Impreza pricing, features

Impreza Is Subaru’s Biggest Surprise - There’s 4 Reasons Why

By Denis Flierl on September 6, 2022 - 9:13AM

The 2022 Impreza is Subaru’s surprise model this summer. Here’s why and what’s next for compact car shoppers.

Image of Michelin CrossClimate2 tire by John Goreham

Avoid the Directional Tire Trap If You Own A VW ID.4 Or Any Vehicle With Mis-Matched Tire Sizes

By John Goreham on September 6, 2022 - 8:42AM

Some vehicles have different front and rear tire sizes. In vehicles where this is the case, you must avoid tires with a directional tire tread. Here’s why.

Lamborghini Confirms New Plug-In Hybrid Supercar For 2023

By John Goreham on September 6, 2022 - 8:18AM

The days of conventional engines at Lamborghini are now numbered.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek pricing, specs, features

The Subaru Crosstrek Is Smokin’ Hot - Outselling Outback And Forester

By Denis Flierl on September 6, 2022 - 6:35AM

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is the hot model in the lineup for Subaru of America again. The Crosstrek is now outselling the Outback and Forester. See what’s coming for new car shoppers.

My Tesla Recharged Itself While Driving

By Jeremy Johnson on September 5, 2022 - 6:29PM

My Tesla Model 3 RWD gained an astounding 6% of its battery on a downhill drive from a mountain hike I went on. This is staggering and beats any ICE car hands down.

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Ford Recalls 2022 Mustang Mach-E EVs To Repair Half-Shaft Problem

By Marc Stern on September 5, 2022 - 4:03PM

This has been quite a year for Ford as the automaker has filed 40-plus recalls, several to fix problems with driveshafts. Now, the automaker has filed another recall, this time for the Mustang Mach-E, to fix a troublesome right rear half-shaft.

3 Tesla Semi Updated Trucks Sighted in Road Testing

Three Tesla Semi Updated Trucks Sighted in Road Testing, Pointing To Imminent Delivery

By Armen Hareyan on September 5, 2022 - 1:10PM

Which Subaru Vehicle Is The Most Reliable? One Model Lasts The Longest

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2022 - 12:17PM

How reliable are Subaru vehicles over the last ten years? There is new data that says one Subaru SUV lasts the longest. Which model is the lowest performing?

Despite Toyota's Slow Pace Solid State Batteries Are Not a False Hope

By Armen Hareyan on September 5, 2022 - 11:37AM

While Toyota holds about 1,000 patents in the field of solid-state battery research for electric cars, we are seeing more suppliers and think this type of a battery in electric cars is not a false hope.

Tesla Supplier CATL Announces 430-Mile New battery

By Armen Hareyan on September 5, 2022 - 9:38AM

2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, pricing, fuel mileage

Subaru Outback Hasn’t Lost Its Appeal, It’s Ready For An American Revival

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2022 - 7:07AM

Sales of the 2022 Subaru Outback dropped again in August. Has the Outback lost its appeal with customers? Here is what new car shoppers should know about the Outback.

Image showing Lucid Group Chairman Andrew Liveris during his interview with David Rubenstein

Lucid Chairman: We Can Compete With Tesla

By James Walker on September 4, 2022 - 10:41PM

Lucid Group Chairman Andrew Liveris says Lucid's technology advantage gives it the ability to take on Tesla.

Image of the Audi RS Q e-tron E2 in a studio sitting on bright orange wheels.

Audi RS Q E-Tron E2 Revealed Ahead Of Dakar 2023

By James Walker on September 4, 2022 - 12:51PM

Improved version of the Audi RS Q e-tron is lighter, more aerodynamic and easier to rally.

Next-Generation Subaru WRX Is Showing Signs Of Life After The STI

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2022 - 7:00AM

At first, the 2022 Subaru WRX was not popular with performance enthusiasts, but it's showing signs of life after the STI. New WRX sales are up again.

Image of the front of the Engler Desat showing its Audi R8 headlights and handlebar steering system.

The Engler Desat Is A Bizarre V10 Four-Wheeler

By James Walker on September 3, 2022 - 1:41PM

Engler Desat SuperQuad claims 1100 horsepower and 217 mph, no seatbelts.

Moody's Says Tesla Is Not Investment Grade Worthy

By Jeremy Johnson on September 3, 2022 - 12:34PM

Moody's has given a reason of why Tesla is not investment grade worthy and it is mind blowing.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

2022 Subaru Forester Sales Tank Again But Not As Much As Last Month

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2022 - 9:49AM

Subaru reports sales of the 2022 Subaru Forester fell again in August. Here's why Forester dropped again and what it means for new car shoppers.

2023 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

2023 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek Take Top Spots In M/T Ultimate Car Ranking

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2022 - 6:59AM

The Subaru brand has received plenty of recognition this year, and they get more. The 2023 Subaru Outback and 2023 Crosstrek are still best in class, according to Motor Trend. Check out six recent Subaru segment awards from Motor Trend.

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Ford Recalls Super Duty Pickups, SUVs For Fire Risk, Camera Issue

By Marc Stern on September 2, 2022 - 7:36PM

Ford has recalled Super Duty pickups for a problem with the panoramic camera used in its 360 system. At the same time, it has recalled more than 277,000 SUVs for the risk of fire.

Kia's August 2022 Sales Are Best Ever

By Justin Hart on September 2, 2022 - 2:29PM

Kia announced their August sales figures earlier this week and most of Kia’s models saw year-over-year (YOY) sales increases. Does this mean Kia has begun to turn the corner on the ongoing supply chain problems that has plagued the automotive industry recently?

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Up Close And Detailed With The Lucid Air Sapphire

By James Walker on September 2, 2022 - 11:12AM

Walkaround video shows us close-up details of Lucid's new hyper-sedan. The Lucid Air Sapphire produces over 1200 hp from a trio of electric motors.

Subaru Gains Momentum - Sales Are Up Thanks To One Hot Model

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2022 - 8:47AM

Subaru of America reported sales are its best this year. Check out the results and one small SUV that's the hottest model in America.

CR's 9 Most Reliable, Fuel-Efficient 2-Row SUVs - Subaru Outback Is Back

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2022 - 6:45AM

Check out Consumer Reports' nine most reliable and fuel-efficient new midsize SUVs. They say the 2002 Subaru Outback is back.

2022 Hyundai Kona N Review: Sporty SUV That Rumbles Like a Little Hyundai Truck

By Armen Hareyan on September 1, 2022 - 8:23PM

Last week Torque News test-drove the 2022 Hyundai Kona N and as I am reviewing the vehicle in this article I want to start by pointing that Hyundai proves that it can develop electric vehicles and produce performance cars simultaneously.

Subaru Says Its New AI Tech Will Reduce Accidents, Not Be Self-Driving Like Tesla

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2022 - 10:31AM

Subaru announced what's coming to the 2025 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, and other next-generation models. See why the automaker does things differently than most automakers.