Automotive News (Page 338)

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.

2023 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru STI

Subaru Boss Says STI Will Return With 3 New Possible Drivetrains

By Denis Flierl on May 21, 2022 - 7:20AM

Is the Subaru WRX STI coming back? A new report says Subaru will bring the STI back with three possible different powertrain options. See how long performance fans may have to wait.

Hydrogen Fuel Versus Lithium Ion Versus Solid State Batteries in Cars

By Timothy Boyer on May 20, 2022 - 5:17PM

Here’s a must-see video that talks plainly and clearly about the pros and cons of hydrogen fuel vs lithium-ion vs solid-state batteries in vehicles that are important to understand because a new hybrid vehicle is in the works by Toyota that could be a gamechanger for the automotive industry.

Why Some Owners Should Not Try DIY Repairs and Mods Humor

By Timothy Boyer on May 20, 2022 - 4:47PM

Here’s this Friday’s TGIF car repair humor video share with an overall “Why Some Owners Should Not Try DIY Repairs and Mods” theme that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your day.

Suspiciously Large Tesla Short Position Makes 1400% Profit In A Day Following Elon Musk Allegations

By Tinsae Aregay on May 20, 2022 - 3:21PM

Yesterday, I reported on a suspiciously large Tesla short position opened before Bussiness Insider's Elon Musk sexual misconduct story came out. The short position bet large sums of money on Tesla stock falling 11% prior to the Bussiness Insider story. And today, that suspicious short-seller has made 1400% profit in a day.

Tundra Owners Unite To Bring Attention to Wastegate Problem on 2022 Toyota Tundra

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 20, 2022 - 10:56AM

In a developing problem, 2022 Toyota Tundra owners say they are fed up with Toyota’s inability to solve this problem in a swift manner. Some say they’ll hit Toyota with the Lemon Law.

Tesla's $26 Trillion Dollar Opportunity

By Jeremy Johnson on May 20, 2022 - 10:10AM

Tesla has a $26 trillion dollar opportunity with FSD and robotaxis, according to ARK Invest analysts. Is Tesla getting close to solving autonomous ride hailing? Let's find out!

Should Tesla Buy Back Their Stock?

By Jeremy Johnson on May 20, 2022 - 9:54AM

The 3rd largest individual share holder of Tesla, Leo Koguan said on CNBC that Tesla should immediately spend cash to do stock share buy backs. We'll go over the options Tesla has now and if share buy backs make sense right now.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Follows Tundra Oil Problem with Dealers Pushing Back on Early Oil Changes

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 20, 2022 - 9:51AM

Just like the Tundra, 2022 Toyota RAV4 owners are doing early oil changes for a very common yet dangerous reason.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

New Subaru Reliability - Recalls This Year And What It Means For Customers

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2022 - 8:55AM

Are the 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, and other new models reliable? One indicator is the number of recalls.

2013 Subaru Outback, Forester best used models

10 Best Used SUVs Under $15K - Subaru Outback, Forester Are The Top Picks

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2022 - 6:57AM

The Subaru Outback and Forester are now the best used picks for SUV shoppers under $15,000. Check out the top 10 used SUVs and which year is the best.

Unusual Tesla Short-Seller Activity Reported Hours Before Elon Musk Sexual Misconduct Story

By Tinsae Aregay on May 20, 2022 - 12:55AM

A few hours ago, Bussiness Insider published a story detailing alleged sexual misconduct by Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk. However, several hours prior to this news, there were indications of "unusual" short-seller activity on Tesla stock.

Buying New or Used Answered by Auto Experts

The Answer to Whether You Should Buy a New or Used Car Today

By Timothy Boyer on May 19, 2022 - 7:00PM

These automotive experts have the answer to whether you should be buying a new or a used vehicle to get the best value for your hard-earned dollars.

Ford recalls 2021 Expedition, Lincoln navigator

Ford Recalls 39K Expeditions, Navigators To Probe Potential Underhood Fire Issue

By Marc Stern on May 19, 2022 - 4:33PM

Ford has announced a recall of 39,000 full-sized Expedition and Navigator SUVs as it seeks the cause of potential underhood fires.

2022 Toyota Sienna Gets a Touch of Luxury With 25th Anniversary Edition

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 19, 2022 - 11:47AM

Toyota just turned their Sienna into a luxury family minivan after celebrating 25 years of Sienna.

Everything You Need to Know About Toyota's New 4-Cylinder Turbo Engine

By Timothy Boyer on May 19, 2022 - 11:42AM

Here’s a closer look at the 4-cylinder Turbo engine---the T24A-FTS---that replaced their traditional V6 recently.

Tesla May Start Building 4680 Battery Cells at Giga Shanghai

By Armen Hareyan on May 19, 2022 - 11:32AM

Elon Musk Says Tesla Is ‘Going To Slightly Extend’ Giga Texas To Make it ‘Literally A Mile long’

By Tinsae Aregay on May 19, 2022 - 10:57AM

Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, although the largest building in the world, is still slightly less than a mile long. And now Musk says the EV maker will be extending Giga Texas to make it an even mile. Musk also explains the practical reason why Tesla's factories need to be so large.

Review: 2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus Hatchback

By John Goreham on May 19, 2022 - 10:00AM

We review the 2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo and find that it checks off all the boxes.

Fuel Efficiency You Can Expect from an Old Toyota Prius

By Timothy Boyer on May 19, 2022 - 9:48AM

Do older Prius models tank or at least lose some of their fuel efficiency as they get older? Here is a 2009 Prius this mechanic shows as an example of what you can expect after the first 100,000 miles.

Your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Will Have New Color Options and Packages

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 19, 2022 - 9:48AM

Toyota just announced 2 new packages that will be available on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. This new color will turn heads and drop jaws.

Artist's impression of Lucid's AMP-2 factory in Saudi Arabia.

Lucid Reveals New Saudi Factory Details With Billions In Funding

By James Walker on May 19, 2022 - 9:18AM

Signing event in Riyadh details exactly how much financial assistance Lucid will get from the Saudi government as it sets up its second production facility.

2022 Subaru Impreza pricing, features, specs, fuel mileage

The 6 Best New Cars Under $20,000 - Subaru Impreza Scores Number One

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2022 - 9:06AM

What are the best new cars under $20,000? A new report says the 2022 Subaru Impreza is now the best pick for shoppers.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

Cheapest SUVs To Insure - Subaru Crosstrek, Forester Are Among The 4 Best

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2022 - 6:55AM

What are the cheapest new cars and SUVs to insure? The 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek rank among the four least expensive new models. Check out the complete list here.

The Incredible Company That Is Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on May 18, 2022 - 6:31PM

Tesla is an incredible company - even as just a car company. Many people think that Tesla is just a car company and they would be right! For right now anyway. Let's go over why Tesla is great just as a car company and why all other projects are lottery tickets for Tesla.

Prius and Prius Prime Hybrids Top Owner Satisfaction in Hybrid Category

By Timothy Boyer on May 18, 2022 - 5:04PM

Would you like to be a Happy Hybrid Car owner? According to the latest Consumer Reports survey of compact Hybrid cars, these models are the ones Hybrid owners were found to be the happiest with owning.

Tesla Model 3 Can Be Access Via Bluetooth

Hackers Can Access Vehicles Via Bluetooth; The Capability Is There

By Marc Stern on May 18, 2022 - 3:03PM

In what may be sure to renew calls for better automotive security, the NCC Group says it has found a vulnerability to hackers via Bluetooth, a common technology used in vehicles from Fords to Volkswagens.

Consumer Reports Lists Midsized SUV Results with New Crash Test

By Timothy Boyer on May 18, 2022 - 2:56PM

Wonder how your SUV sizes up with the latest updated side impact crash test? Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on how current midsized SUVs did after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) beefed up its side impact crash test.

Mazda CX-9 Highest-Rated In New Mid-Size 3-Row SUV Safety Testing

By John Goreham on May 18, 2022 - 1:47PM

In a new round of testing by IIHS, the Mazda CX-9 was the only 3-row midisze SUV to earn top scores on all aspects of this new tougher test.

New SX Package For 2023 Toyota Tundra Adds Stealthy Look While Keeping Rigidness

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 18, 2022 - 11:00AM

Yesterday, Toyota unveiled a new SX Package for the 2023 Toyota Tundra. With new packages coming out for Toyota’s lineups, could we see a better performance?

New Poll Shows RAV4 Hybrid Owners Would Not Switch to PHEV or EV

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 18, 2022 - 9:29AM

A new poll shows that 60% of RAV4 Hybrid owners are not likely to switch over to RAV Prime or bZ4X in the coming years.

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