Automotive News (Page 498)

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.

Tesla Battery vs GM Ultium Ahead of Battery Day

By Armen Hareyan on July 28, 2020 - 10:53AM

Five Features That Set The 2020 Buick Encore GX Apart From The Compact Crossover Crowd

By John Goreham on July 28, 2020 - 10:51AM

The compact crossover market has exploded with new models. Many are quite good. Almost none that we have tested pack the features that the 2020 Encore GX does for its price point. Here's a list of what makes it special.

Tesla Giga Texas July 27 Update with Landscaping Glimpse

By Armen Hareyan on July 28, 2020 - 9:48AM

2017-2019 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy

Update - Subaru Defective Fuel Pump Lawsuit And What You Should Know

By Denis Flierl on July 28, 2020 - 7:48AM

The defective fuel pump lawsuit against Subaru now includes 2017-2019 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy models. What owners should know.

Crossover off road images by John Goreham

Is All-wheel Drive In Your Crossover Enough, or Do You Really Need A True 4X4?

By John Goreham on July 27, 2020 - 6:12PM

Crossovers are a compromise by definition. Here's how to know if you need true four-wheel drive or if all-wheel drive will work for you.

2021 Ford F-150 Will Likely Have A Small Price Increase For Lower Trims, Much Higher For Top Trims

By Jimmy Dinsmore on July 27, 2020 - 5:05PM

All-new Ford F-150 will see small increase in price from 2020 Ford F-150. Base trim of 2021 F-150 will cost less than base trim of 2020 Ram 1500. Higher trims will cost significantly more.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, 2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

What’s The Most Appealing Subaru? It’s A Sedan Not A Hot Hatch

By Denis Flierl on July 27, 2020 - 4:35PM

The 2020 WRX and STI are the most appealing models in the Subaru lineup. In the new J.D. Power APEAL study, WRX STI comes in second in the compact sports car category. See which hot hatch was number one.

Giga Berlin To Build New and Smaller Batteries

By Armen Hareyan on July 27, 2020 - 2:16PM

Giga Berlin's New Construction Method

By Armen Hareyan on July 27, 2020 - 10:52AM

How Giga Shanghai Construction Workers Take Their Lunch Break

By Armen Hareyan on July 27, 2020 - 10:37AM

Trouble Finding a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime? Consider a 2021 Venza Instead

By Jeff Teague on July 27, 2020 - 9:28AM

Important reasons to think about buying a 2021 Toyota Venza instead of the elusive RAV4 Prime.

All Subaru Models Are Getting New Turbo Engines But The Hot Forester Is Left Out

By Denis Flierl on July 27, 2020 - 7:56AM

The 2020 Subaru Forester only comes with one engine. When all other models are getting turbocharged engine upgrades, why not Forester?

Ford Escape Named Winner Of J.D. Power APEAL Award; Wards 10 Best Honor

By Marc Stern on July 26, 2020 - 4:00PM

Ford's Bronco brand and F-150 pickup aren't the only models made by the automaker to have been honors in 2020. Recently, the Escape SUV was named a winner of a Ward's Auto 10-Best awards and the J.D. Power APEAL award.

Key Reasons 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition is Worth the Money

By Jeff Teague on July 26, 2020 - 1:55PM

Learn what makes 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition a solid value. And see a few areas for improvement, too.

2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Forester And Crosstrek Are The Most Satisfying SUVs You Can Buy Under $30,000

By Denis Flierl on July 26, 2020 - 8:08AM

The 2020 Subaru Forester and 2020 Crosstrek are smart choices that make their owners happy. See why owners say they would buy them again.

Heavy Machines at Tesla Giga Texas

By Armen Hareyan on July 25, 2020 - 9:40PM

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

11 Things You Want In The New Subaru Forester, Outback And Ascent To Make Them The Best

By Denis Flierl on July 25, 2020 - 11:15AM

The 2020 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent are good SUVs. Eleven things could make them even better.

Searching for a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: You Will Not Believe These Stories

By Jeff Teague on July 25, 2020 - 10:43AM

People have been hunting down dealerships searching for their shot at a 2021 RAV4 Prime. Their stories are unbelievable.

Tesla Giga Berlin in July and Battery Confirmation

By Armen Hareyan on July 25, 2020 - 9:50AM

LFP Batteries and Advantages for Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on July 25, 2020 - 9:49AM

2020 Gensis G70 Offers More at a Lower Cost and Eyes German Luxury

By Armen Hareyan on July 24, 2020 - 4:33PM

This week Torque News reviewed the 2020 G70 RWD 3.3T Sport. G70 has received numerous awards from the hands of various organizations during its few years of existence. The Good Design Award for 2018, North American Car of the Year 2019, JD Power's Best Initial Quality for 2019, IIHS Top Safety Pick plus Top Choice, and the list goes on. Let's see what makes the 2020 G70 so special.

Ford Recalls SUVs, Heavy-Duty Trucks For Seat Problems; Vans For Airbag Curtain Issues

By Marc Stern on July 24, 2020 - 2:39PM

Ford has issued three safety recalls for three vehicles. The first involves Lincoln SUVs while the second involves Ford heavy-duty trucks and the third involves a few Escapes and Transit vans. The Escape/Transit recall is small.

2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Front Burnout

2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Pricing Speculation

By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2020 - 1:13PM

The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock is based on the SRT Hellcat Redeye, allowing us to craft an educated guess as to how much America’s first full production road car with more than 800 horsepower will cost when it goes on sale sometime this summer.

Happy Birthday Subaru - A New EV Date Is Revealed And Fuel-Efficient Hybrids Are Up Next

By Denis Flierl on July 24, 2020 - 8:55AM

As Subaru celebrates a birthday this month, big changes are coming to the 2020 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent SUVs. A new all-electric SUV and fuel-efficient hybrid models are coming.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Released and Comes with New Shoes

By Kevin Meyn on July 23, 2020 - 11:43PM

The Hyundai Sonata just got fully redesigned in 2020, but Hyundai has already come out with several updates for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata.

Jeep Wants to Make Your Dog a Star

By Mary Conway on July 23, 2020 - 10:20PM

Jeep is reaching out to all Jeep fans to find the dog that best epitomizes the outdoor brand. Jeep is running a new contest to pick the Jeep Top Canine. The winning pooch will be featured in Jeep's social media campaign.

How Tesla's Work with Daimler and Toyota Defined a New Era for Global Auto Industry

By Armen Hareyan on July 23, 2020 - 8:20PM

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

Why You Won’t Get A Boring 2.4L Turbo Ascent SUV Engine In The All-New Subaru STI

By Denis Flierl on July 23, 2020 - 3:21PM

The 2022 Subaru WRX STI will get new 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, but it won’t resemble the Ascent SUV powerplant. See what Subaru is planning.

2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Headlight

Dodge Charger Hellcat Gets a Little More Power, New Hood for 2021

By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2020 - 2:09PM

While we have focused on the 797-horsepower Redeye version, the “standard” 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat also gets some upgrades for the new model year, including a bump to 717 horsepower and the same new hood from the Redeye that feeds cool air to the engine.

The New Subaru Forester Isn’t Wowing You According To Latest J.D. Power APEAL Study

By Denis Flierl on July 23, 2020 - 8:07AM

The J.D. Power APEAL study is out and says Subaru customers aren’t being wowed by the 2020 Forester, Outback, or Crosstrek. See which Subaru model does excite you.

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