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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.

QuantumScape and Jageep Singh
Quantumscape's Recent Solid-State Battery Breaking News Went Largely Unnoticed
By Armen Hareyan on
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
CR Says Subaru Is Now Mediocre In The Most, Least Liked Car Brands Report
By Denis Flierl on
In an updated Consumer Reports, Least And Most Liked Car Brands list, Subaru dropped significantly in its ranking. See why Subaru fell from 5th to 14th.
Project Lithium Nexpower Batteries Website
Project Lithium Does It Again; New Batteries For Toyota/Lexus Hybrids
By Peter Neilson on
Project Lithium is at it again with new batteries. With LFP tech being considered by Tesla, it is no wonder more people are going lithium to solve their battery problems.
Tesla No Longer Needs the EV Tax Credit
Tesla No Longer Needs the EV Tax Credit
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla no longer needs any EV tax credits to pass for a discount on EVs (electric vehicles). The demand is so high, that it doesn't matter if the bill passes. Elon Musk was right - kill the bill completely.
Tesla FSD Faced a "Recall" - Why The Word Recall is Misleading
Tesla FSD Faced a "Recall" - Why The Word Recall is Misleading
By Jeremy Johnson on
Recently, numerous news sites talked about how Tesla had a recall of over 50,000 vehicles. It makes it sound like there was a big problem with those vehicles and customers had to take their Tesla's for maintenance somewhere and get parts replaced. The word recall is misleading. Here's why:
Elon Musk talks about Lucid Motors and Lucid Air
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Takes Shot At Lucid Motors
By Anthony Donati on
Elon Musk attacks Lucid Motors again. Why is $LCID only 5% of $TSLA Market Capitalization? Is Lucid the Tesla Killer?
Rav4 How-To Car Maintenance
Toyota Rav4 Maintenance on the Cheap
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s a demo video of what you can do maintenance-wise on a used Toyota Rav4 that are cheap DIY options you can try before having to take it to a mechanic.
Autonomous drift image courtesy of Toyota
Video: Toyota Vehicle Autonomously Drifts Around Racecourse
By John Goreham on
Toyota's autonomous driving system can drift a sports car all the way around a track.
Image showing a row of Lucid Air gearboxes waiting for installation at the AMP-1 factory in Arizona
Lucid Is Hiring Mechanical Engineers, Supply Chain Staff In Taiwan To Combat Chip Shortage
By James Walker on
With the global semiconductor shortage showing no signs of easing Lucid appears to be setting up shop right at the source. Taiwan is the undisputed biggest player in the semiconductor industry, with a single Taiwanese manufacturer producing more than half of the planet's supply of the precious chips.
Questions to Ask Before Shaking a Car Salesman's Hand
New Car Types to Avoid This Presidents’ Day
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is some pertinent advice for Presidents’ Day car shoppers from a mechanic who warns why buying the first year of a new vehicle should be avoided.
2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru BRZ
Car and Driver Says New Subaru Outback, BRZ Are Now The Best In Category
By Denis Flierl on
What are the best SUV/wagon and the most affordable sports car in 2022? Car and Driver says the two Subaru models are the best in their category.
Image of MX-30 by John Goreham
Mazda MX-30 BEV Outsold Chevy Bolt EUV, Nissan Ariya, Kia EV6, Subaru Soltera, and Toyota b4ZX In January
By John Goreham on
Mazda’s MX-30 is being delivered to American consumers right now. Many much-hyped battery-electric crossovers from brands like GM, Toyota, Subaru, Kia, and Nissan are not.
Image of CX-50 courtesy of Mazda
5 Reasons Mazda Is the Brand To Watch In 2022
By John Goreham on
Mazda has positioned itself as the brand to watch in 2022 due to a long list of factors. Here are the top reasons.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
A Cold Start To The New Year - Record Low Inventory Sinks Subaru Sales
By Denis Flierl on
It’s the same story to start the new year, Subaru sales are down compared with one year ago. See how much Subaru fell, and the 2022 Forester sets a new record.
Ford Plans A Return To GT3 Racing Led By the Mustang
Ford Performance, Multimatic Plan Return To GT3 Racing
By Marc Stern on
Ford plans a return to GT3 racing in 2024 after partnering with Multimatic. The return will mean the Ford Mustang will lead the return to races like the 24 Hours of Daytona.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
Affordability - Subaru New Car Price Is Significantly Lower Than The Average
By Denis Flierl on
How affordable are Subaru vehicles like the 2022 Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek compared with other mainstream automakers? Check out how much lower Subaru models are than other non-luxury brands.
Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner by John Goreham
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has A Solid First Full Month Of Deliveries In U.S.
By John Goreham on
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has had a very solid launch. Deliveries are starting off with a bang.
Image showing a Eureka Gold Lucid Air driving on a bridge with cloudy mountains in the background.
Lucid Air Receives Another Glowing Review, This Time From The UK's Top Gear
By James Walker on
Top Gear's test team have been driving the Lucid Air Dream Edition in California, and their review is overwhelmingly positive with praise heaped on the Lucid for its exciting driving dynamics and luxury limousine comfort.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Outback, and 2022 Legacy
AAA Says Subaru Forester DriverFocus Has Flaws But One Of The Best Beating Tesla
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Forester comes with DriverFocus, but how good is the safety system? See why AAA says Subaru’s system ranks best and beats Tesla and Hyundai.
Tesla Disrupted Itself With 4680 Battery Cells
Tesla Disrupted Itself With 4680 Battery Cells
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is a once in a generation type of company. The business is continually disrupting itself and the latest disruption is Tesla's own 4680 battery cells. These batteries are a step up from Tesla's other cell types. Let's look at why this is a disruption and very good.
2022 Nissan Altima's Midnight Edition
2022 Nissan Altima's Midnight Edition Review: Serene Driving With Comfortable MPG
By Armen Hareyan on
This week Torque News is reviewing Nissan's new series of the 2022 Altima, dubbed the 'Midnight Edition,' based on the SR trim and available exclusively with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine.
2022 Kia Stinger GT2 RWD V6 Review
2022 Kia Stinger GT2 RWD V6 Review: Good Update With Aesthetic Changes
By Armen Hareyan on
Kia is bringing a host of exciting new features to its Stinger for 2022 and adding a new trim, the GT-Line to the Stinger line. This week Torque News is reviewing the top trim of the 2022 Kia Stinger, the GT2 RWD V8.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
The Least And Most Liked Car Brands - Subaru Scores Top 5 In Owner Satisfaction
By Denis Flierl on
A new study from Consumer Reports reveals the least and most liked car brands. Subaru outscores its Japanese rivals Toyota and Honda.
Image showing a gold Lucid Air parked inside the brand's newest Studio in Newport, California
Lucid European Expansion: Customers Invited To Convert Pre-orders To Formal Reservations
By James Walker on
Lucid's plans for 2022 include crucial expansions into European and Middle Eastern markets, with this latest round of emails showing that things are moving ahead. The American EV startup has released a map detailing its next moves, but there are a couple of locations that are cause for some head scratching.
2022 Subaru WRX, 2022 Subaru BRZ wait
Why New Subaru WRX And BRZ Will Be The Hardest To Find Models This Year
By Denis Flierl on
There are five reasons why the 2022 Subaru BRZ and 2022 Subaru WRX will be the hardest to find models this year. See how long customers may have to wait to get one.
Top of page still image courtesy of Hyundai and YouTube
Automakers Power Up Battery-Electric Vehicle Advertising in America
By John Goreham on
Major automakers are beginning to advertise electric vehicles with the hopes of influencing public opinion. Here are some examples from Ford and Hyundai that illustrate how the shift is taking place.
Image of Lexus infotainment system by John Goreham
Toyota and Lexus Finally Modernize Infotainment Systems
By John Goreham on
Both Toyota and Lexus are moving forward with a new infotainment platform. Here’s how that happened and what it means for consumers.
2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Forester Vs Jeep Wrangler
The 10 Best Small SUVs You Can Buy Now - Subaru And Jeep Dominate
By Denis Flierl on
What are the best small and compact SUVs you can buy now? The 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Forester, and two Jeep models dominate the list. Check out the top ten models here.
A white Lucid Air parked outside some shops and restaurants
Second-Hand Lucid Air Dream Editions Are Appearing For Sale On eBay Motors
By James Walker on
It was only a matter of time until people started flipping their Lucid Air Dream Editions, and that time is upon us. Dream Editions are appearing for sale online with sellers touting the exclusivity of the limited 520 car run. Some were bought to resell immediately, while others are being driven and enjoyed until a new owner comes along.
2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, X-Mode all-weather
2022 Subaru Outback Dual-Function X-Mode - How It Works And If You Even Need It
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Outback has improved all-weather performance. See why dual-function X-Mode is for deep snow and if you need the feature.
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