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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.

A gold Lucid Air Dream Edition is pictured rolling off the production line in Arizona.
Lucid Motors Cuts 2022 Production Target, Here's Why That's A Good Thing
By James Walker on
Lucid's Q4 earnings call showed that while the EV manufacturer rises and falls with the waves affecting the wider market, it's still full steam ahead with steady hands at the helm. Here are all the key figures.
Tesla Could Have Made a 600 Mile Range Model S 12 Months Ago
Tesla Could Have Made a 600 Mile Range Model S 12 Months Ago
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk just stated that Tesla could have made a 600 mile range Model S, 12 months ago. He also said that the vehicle would not have handled as well, weighed down by extra battery and would cost more. Do customers want a 600 mile range EV? Let's discuss this and more.
2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX specs, features, pricing
If You Want A Fourth-Generation Subaru WRX It’s Probably Too Late
By Denis Flierl on
If you want a 2021 Subaru WRX, you are probably too late to get one of the fourth-generation models. Subaru stops production to make way for the all-new 2022 WRX.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Forester
Subaru Sales Drop 7.1 Percent In The U.S. But There’s A Silver Lining
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced a sales drop of 7.1 percent in February, but it’s not all bad news. Subaru has a few surprises.
New Tesla Model and Gigafactory
New Tesla Model and Gigafactory
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is planning to expand Giga Shanghai, according to sources familiar with the matter that asked not to be identified, so that Tesla can build up to 2 million cars per year - just in China - just in Giga Shanghai. Tesla will become the largest auto producer in China with this upgrade. 2 million vehicles is quite a lot. Toyota produced 1.6 million vehicles in China in 2021.
Image of CX-5 courtesy of Mazda
Mazda CX-5 Outsells Honda CR-V In February In U.S. Market
By John Goreham on
Mazda’s CX-5 has consistently been outselling the Subaru Forester and other popular models. Now it has passed the Honda CR-V, once the top-selling crossover in the segment.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 image by John Goreham
Hyundai Delivers Segment-Topping Volume of Ioniq 5s in February In U.S.
By John Goreham on
Among affordable EV crossover vehicles, the Hyundai Ioniq is starting to emerge as a volume leader in America.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Impreza, features, upgrades, specs, pricing
Why The Subaru Crosstrek And Impreza Fail To Get The Highest Safety Scores
By Denis Flierl on
Even though the 2022 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Legacy, and Crosstrek Hybrid get the highest IIHS safety awards, why not the Crosstrek and Impreza? See why the 2022 Crosstrek and Impreza fall short.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback
Subaru Is Shut Out Of Latest IHS Markit Loyalty Awards
By Denis Flierl on
Where is Subaru in the latest IHS Markit Automotive Loyalty Awards? See which brands and cars get the awards and why the 2022 Subaru Forester and Outback are missing.
Ford Expands Driveshaft Recall to Cover Heavy-Duty Pickups
Ford Expands Pickup Driveshaft Recall To Heavy-Duty Trucks
By Marc Stern on
In the second driveshaft recall in the last three months, Ford has expanded its driveshaft recall to cover heavy-duty pickups (F-250/F-350). In December, the automaker recalled 185,000 F-150 pickups because of potential driveshaft failures. Now, it has recalled about 250,000 heavy-duty pickups for the same problem.
Elon Musk Supplies Ukraine With Starlink Satellite Access
Elon Musk Supplies Ukraine With Starlink Satellite Access
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a difficult situation with the Ukraine right now with Russia invading. The Ukranian internet has been disrupted due to the invasion. This happened very quickly after a Ukranian government official, Mykhailo Fedorov sent a Tweet asking Elon Musk to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations in order to help them get Internet.
Image of RAV4 Prime courtesy of Kate Silbaugh
Toyota Prius and RAV4 Prime Earn Spots On 10-Best List - Tesla Dropped
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports has released its list of the ten best vehicles of 2022. The Toyota RAV4 Prime and Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrids earn a spot, but Tesla’s Model 3 gets bumped off.
Image of EV owner charging in cold wearer courtesy of Electrify America
Electrify America Explains Why EVs Don’t Work As Well In Cold Weather
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicle charger company Electrify America has a message for EV owners about how to plan for reduced EV performance in winter.
Toyota RAV4 Prime Image By Chad Dunn
Toyota RAV4 Prime Owners Begin Buying Second Ones
By John Goreham on
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is one of the top-selling EVs in America. Now owners are adding second ones to their driveways.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
Top-10 Cars With The Best Resale Value - Subaru Scores 3 New Model Awards
By Denis Flierl on
Do Subaru vehicles retain their value better than other automakers? Subaru picks up three new individual segment awards from KBB. Check out the three new Subaru models that score the highest.
Tesla chargers blocked by gas-powered cars image by John Goreham
Electric Vehicle Owners Suggest Vandalism or Worse When Public Chargers Are Blocked
By John Goreham on
EV owners get very riled up when charging stations are blocked by gasoline-powered cars. Here is what EV owners suggest should be done when this occurs.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing
Subaru Solterra Reservations Close Today - The New EV Is Already Sold Out This Year
By Denis Flierl on
When can you buy the new 2023 Subaru Soltarra EV? Reservations close today, and many customers will have to wait another year for the new all-electric model. Get the complete details here.
Lucid Air
Lucid Motors Earning Call Is Today! Should Investors Be Worried?
By Anthony Donati on
What should investors expect for Lucid Motors Earnings call? Is $LCID going to rise after the Earnings Call?
Lucid Airs In Action
LucidAir Reviews Are Now Everywhere
By Anthony Donati on
Lucid Motors has been in the limelight lately with social media influencers and celeberties making LucidAir reviews. This has been terrific for Lucids brand and exactly what Lucid motors needs to be the next household brand.If Lucids brand grows, so will the $LCID stock price.
Giga Berlin Finally Going to Be Approved For Production
Giga Berlin Finally Going to Be Approved For Production
By Jeremy Johnson on
According to German News site Der Tegesspiegel, there is approval for Tesla's Giga Berlin factory to have full approval for production of vehicles this Thursday or Friday (March 3 or 4). There is a grand ceremony that is already being planned! Tesla & officials in Germany already met a few days ago to discuss this.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
Subaru Now Has 4 New Models With The Least Expensive Dealer Fees
By Denis Flierl on
Which new Subaru models have the lowest dealer fees? Check out the four vehicles with the least expensive destination and delivery charges of any car brand.
Honda CR-Vs and Accords Have Been Recalled For Braking Problems
Through The Years Honda Has Had Its Problems, Now It Is Recalling 1.7M Vehicles For Auto Braking Problems
By Marc Stern on
Through the years, Honda has had more than its share of problems. And, while they have remedied some of them, there are still others that have hit, like a 1.7 million vehicle recall of CR-Vs and Accords.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
New Model Production - Subaru Forester Increases, Outback Decreases
By Denis Flierl on
A new report from Subaru says the new model 2022 Forester and 2022 Crosstrek production increased while the 2022 Outback decreased. Here is what it means for customers this spring.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru WRX
Subaru Forester And WRX Aren't Listed In Latest IIHS Safety Scores - Here’s Why
By Denis Flierl on
The IIHS released the new 2022 model Top Safety Pick scores and the 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Subaru WRX aren’t listed. Here’s why.
ARK Invest on Tesla's $11 Trillion Opportunity
ARK Invest on Tesla's $11 Trillion Opportunity
By Jeremy Johnson on
This is a changing world, thanks to advanced technologies and new innovations being delivered faster than ever before but there's one change that could be here sooner than you think and that is autonomous vehicles which could be one of the most meaningful innovations of all time - and Tesla is in the best position to take majority share!
Giga Shanghai Getting Expansion For up to 2 Million Vehicles Per Year
Giga Shanghai Getting Expansion For Up To 2 Million Vehicles Per Year
By Jeremy Johnson on
Various sources, including Reuters.com, have stated that Tesla plans to start work on a new factory expansion in Giga Shanghai and that it could be as soon as next month (March, 2022). Why would Tesla do this? To meet the growing demand for its vehicles in China, a country of a large number of people, many who want and can afford Tesla vehicles.
Image showing technicians assembling a Eureka gold Lucid Air at the company's AMP-1 production facility in Casa Grande, Arizona
Lucid Air Manufacturing Is Running At Full Speed With Another Hiring Event Announced
By James Walker on
With Lucid Air GT production in full swing Lucid is holding another hiring event for production employees. This time the event takes place at a much larger venue.
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, features, pricing, specs
Subaru Asks Retailers To Refrain From Huge Outback Wilderness Markups
By Denis Flierl on
Do Subaru dealers mark up their new 2022 Outback and Forester Wilderness models above MSRP? Subaru's CEO asks some retailers to refrain from huge markups. Check out the report here.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
Consumer Reports Says Subaru Now Scores Best Car Brand In 4 Areas
By Denis Flierl on
How does Subaru compare with other car brands for new car shoppers checking out a 2022 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, or other new models? In Consumer Reports Top Picks of 2022, Subaru scores the best car brand in four areas. Check out the complete report here.
Image showing Kevin from the Meet Kevin YouTube channel crouching by the front of his Zenith red Lucid Air Dream Edition.
Lucid Air Owner Gives His Car A Rave Review Despite A Steering Malfunction That Caused It To Be Towed
By James Walker on
Lucid confirmed the issue affecting this Dream Edition is unrelated to its recent 203-car safety recall over the Air's potentially-faulty front shock absorbers.
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