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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.

Dealers Reassure Ford They Aren't Charging Huge Up Fees For Lightnings
Most Dealers Reassure Ford That They Are Not Slapping Huge Up Fees On Lightnings
By Marc Stern on
Ford dealers reassured the manufacturer that they are charging only the MSRP on Lightnings. The reassurance was needed following reports last week, as detailed earlier by other Torque News stories, that there were dealers taking advantage of the limited supply of the sought-after electric pickups. Reports circulated that there were up fees of $30,000 but most averaged only $5,000.
2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing
The 10-Best Lease Deals Under $300 - New Subaru Forester Ranks Number One
By Denis Flierl on
What are the best lease deals for 2022? A new report says the 2022 Subaru Forester offers the best lease deal in January. Check out the complete list here.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Planning To Use 90% Recycled Scrap Metal For The Cybertruck’s Exoskeleton
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla's steel supplier, Steel Dynamics, recently opened a new plant in Sinton, Texas. According to General Manager Dennis Black, the plant will use 90% recycled scrap metal. The plant is expected to supply Tesla with stainless steel for the Cybertruck.
Image showing a gold BMW i8 charging port with cable attached.
Battery Breakthrough Provides Five Times The Driving Range Of Lithium-Ion At A Lower Price
By James Walker on
Scientists at the University of Michigan have made a breakthrough in lithium-sulfur technology that could lead to widespread adoption of batteries with five times the energy density of today's lithium-ion cells.
Image of Trailblazer ACTIV courtesy of Chevrolet
2022 Chevy Trailblazer AWD ACTIV - Small Package Big Fun
By John Goreham on
We test the 2022 Chevy Trailblazer AWD ACTIV and find it ticks all the boxes a great small SUV should.
2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing
The Best Cars For Women - Subaru Outback Is Now A Women’s World Car Of The Year Finalist
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Outback makes the final cut for the Women's World Car of the Year award. Here's why it just made the prestigious list.
Tesla Model S, 3, X, & Y
Elon Musk Might Be Ringing The Alarm On Tesla (TSLA) Stock Price And No One Is Listening
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is famous for saying the EV maker's stock price is too high. And despite his calls, Tesla stock just keeps rising. However, now Musk seems to be ringing the alarm saying Tesla shares, with the broader stock market, have reached their peak.
Lucid Motors and lucidverse
Getting to Know LucidVerse, Plus What You Need to Know for Lucid Next Week
By Anthony Donati on
Getting to know LucidVerse, Plus what do Investors need to know for $LCID next week. $AAPL x $LCID is just speculation, but here are the connections.
Tesla Accepts Dogecoin Only For Merchandise
Tesla Accepts Dogecoin Only For Merchandise
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has made yet another bold move in innovation as it is now accepting Dogecoin only for select merchandise. What is that merchandise, how much is it, and why did Tesla do this? We'll discuss it now.
2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
Where The New Subaru Outback And Crosstrek Will Be Hardest To Find
By Denis Flierl on
Where are the 2022 Subaru Outback and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek most popular and the hardest to find for shoppers? Check out the one city where Outback is most popular and the one state where Crosstrek sells the best.
Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham
Poll: Nearly All Ford Mustang Mach-E Owners Paid MSRP or Less
By John Goreham on
Despite the buzz surrounding dealer markups, most Ford Mustang Mach-E battery-electric vehicle buyers paid MSRP or less over the past 13 months.
Will Car Parts Become a Hoarded Thing in 2022?
How Auto Parts Hoarding for Toyota and Other Cars Could Become a Thing in 2022
By Timothy Boyer on
Remember the toilet paper shortage of 2020 made in-part from consumer panicking that set off a hoarding frenzy? We may not be too far off from that when it comes to auto parts this year. Here’s the latest on auto parts price increases and availability on how it could lead to another hoarding frenzy. Plus, what you can do to save money on parts.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs
The New Subaru Solterra All-Electric STI You Won’t See Anytime Soon
By Denis Flierl on
What will Subaru's future all-electric program look like when it arrives this year? We get a glimpse at the Tokyo Auto Salon, but the 2023 Subaru Solterra EV STI isn't coming to the U.S. Check out complete details here.
Tesla Fremont Production at Full Throttle
Tesla Fremont Production at Full Throttle
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla Fremont production is at full throttle and we can see a multitude of Model S and Model X vehicles. Is the chip shortage over for Tesla? We'll answer that below.
Image showing a Lucid Air with white paint parked in front of some trees.
Lucid Air Heads North To British Columbia Canada For Testing, Trip To Whistler
By James Walker on
Lucid's Air sedans head north of the border for Vancouver photo ops before taking the stunning Sea-to-Sky highway up the coast to Whistler.
Image courtesy of Bollinger.
Bollinger Is the Latest EV Pickup Truck To Fail - Why It's Not a Bad Thing
By John Goreham on
EV startup, Bollinger, is quitting the personal electric pickup truck market before it ever began. Here's why it's not a bad thing of you care about reducing vehicle emissions.
Tire Pressure is Misunderstood by Most Car Owners
The Biggest Car Maintenance Mistake Car Owners Make That is Absolutely Dangerous
By Timothy Boyer on
As hard as it is to believe, many car owners who do their own basic maintenance work on their vehicles make this one common maintenance mistake that can turn their car into a death trap.
Lucid Air From Lucid Motorors
Lucid Could Potentially Be Crowned The Maker of The Apple Car
By Anthony Donati on
Could Lucid Possible Land the Apple automotive Contract? If Lucid does win, $LCID would skyrocket to new highs. What would this do for $AAPL stock? We will find out when Apple announces in late 2022.
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE Supersonic Red profile view
Toyota RAV4 Prime Owners Reveal Their Gas-Saving Tips - Wow
By Jeff Teague on
Save money and improve your miles per gallon in your RAV4 Prime. These owners share their fuel-sipping styles and techniques.
Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Crosstrek
What Subaru Owners Need To Know About The 3G Wireless Network Shutdown
By Denis Flierl on
As 3G networks shut down in 2022, some Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy, WRX, and WRX STI models will need to be upgraded. See if your vehicle is on the list here.
Image of Toyota RAV4 Prime by John Goreham
Poll Results: Most Toyota RAV4 Prime Buyers Paid About MSRP For Their Vehicle
By John Goreham on
A new poll conducted in the Toyota RAV4 Prime Facebook club reveals what most owners paid for their RAV4 Prime. Surprisingly, the big markups we hear so much about were very rare.
2023 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru STI, electric STI
New 1073 HP STI E-RA - Subaru’s High-Performance EV Future Is Revealed
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru uncovered its electric future at the Tokyo Auto Salon, and it's going high-performance. Here is how Subaru enters the all-electric era. Check out the 1073 horsepower STI E-RA.
Image showing a white Lucid Air parked overlooking a valley at sunset
Lucid Air Named Best Car To Buy In 2022 By Green Car Reports
By James Walker on
Lucid's debut sedan beat competition from the Mercedes EQS, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Rivian R1T, and Volkswagen ID.4 to win GCR's annual Best Car to Buy award.
Source - Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Until 2023
Source - Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Until 2023 - Here's Why
By Jeremy Johnson on
We've just received word that a source has confirmed that Tesla will delay the Cybertruck until at least Q1, 2023. We may not know the reasons for this until the earnings call on 1/26/2022, but expect supply chain issues to be part of the reason.
2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX, fuel mileage
New Subaru WRX 2.4L Turbo Fuel Mileage - CVT Improves, Manual Gearbox Drops
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru WRX 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer fuel mileage is revealed. See why one transmission option gets improved mpg.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback
10 Best And Worst Cars For Short Drivers - Subaru Forester Is Your Top Pick
By Denis Flierl on
Which vehicles are the best and worst for shorter drivers? According to a new study, the 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Outback score among the best SUVs. Check out the complete list here.
2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Wins Major Off-Roading Award
By Mary Conway on
Four Wheeler, which claims to be the world's leading 4x4 authority since 1962, has selected the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 as the winner of its 49th-annual SUV of the Year award.
Why the Cybertruck Will Be the Last Vehicle You'll Ever Need
Why the Cybertruck Will Be the Last Vehicle You'll Ever Need
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Tesla Cybertruck is set to start production toward the end of this year, 2022, and I think it will be the last vehicle you will ever need to own. Here's why.
Kona Makes the Worst Car Deal List
Best New SUV Deals and Worst New Car Deals Recently Revealed by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Here are the latest selections car buyers need to know on what 2022 models right now that are the best and worst deals available today.
Ford Maverick Wins Important Industry Awards
NACTOY Awards Just A Part Of Ford Maverick And Bronco 2022 Story
By Marc Stern on
For the second time in the last two years, Ford has won two major NACTOY awards. NACTOY stands for the North American Car/Truck of the Year Awards. It is a program that began months ago as the first vehicles were vetted for the program. As the months have gone on, a jury of 50 automotive veterans have put and pushed each vehicle through its paces to find the winners.
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