Automotive News (Page 545)

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.

Limited Edition Carbon Fiber Heritage Shelby GT500

1967-68 Shelby Carbon Fiber Concept “Dream Car” Becomes Reality

By Jimmy Dinsmore on September 10, 2020 - 1:14PM EDT

Limited Edition Carbon Fiber Heritage Shelby GT500 Roars Into Production. Carbon Edition supercar being produced by Classic Restorations to honor Carroll Shelby’s dream car. Some proceeds to benefit Carroll Shelby Foundation.

Toyota Tacoma image courtesy of Toyota media support

Why You Will Pay A Lot More For a Used Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, Highlander or Corolla Right Now

By John Goreham on September 10, 2020 - 12:05PM EDT

Used car prices have gone up significantly in the past month. Here's how much more you will pay for a popular Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, Highlander, or Corolla.

Hyundai Sonata solar roof image by John Goreham

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid's Solar Roof Will Make Green Vehicle Fans Very Happy

By John Goreham on September 10, 2020 - 11:03AM EDT

There are good reasons why solar roofs that add driving range to green cars have taken so long, but Hyundai has finally taken the plunge. We’re glad they have.

Lucid Motors Unveils Lucid Air with Fantastic Range and Better Specs Than Plaid Model S

By Tinsae Aregay on September 10, 2020 - 10:58AM EDT

Lucid Motors has unveiled its electric sedan the Lucid Air with impressive specs. Will the upcoming Plaid Tesla Model S be able to beat Lucid's numbers? Let's compare the specs of Lucid Air vs Plaid Tesla Model S.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

SUV Wars - The 2021 Subaru Forester Ranks Highest In Roominess And Cargo Space

By Denis Flierl on September 10, 2020 - 8:45AM EDT

How much cargo room does the 2021 Subaru Forester have? See how it ranks compared with the top compact SUVs.

Why Tesla Was Left Out of S&P 500 While 3 Other Companies Added To The Index

By Tinsae Aregay on September 10, 2020 - 3:41AM EDT

Tesla left out of the recent additions to the S&P 500 causing it to have the worst day in the stocks history. Why was Tesla left out of the S&P 500 and when will it join the index?

Hyundai Will Get Millions of Views from Sunday Night Football

By Kevin Meyn on September 9, 2020 - 11:38PM EDT

Hyundai will be sponsoring NBC’s Sunday Night Football Kickoff show. This program is the most-watched primetime TV show, and Hyundai is a sponsor of this program, yielding the car maker millions of views.

Tesla's Recently Installed Giga Press at Fremont Beings Making Model Y Parts

By Armen Hareyan on September 9, 2020 - 6:46PM EDT

How To Get More Horsepower Out Of Your Ford Ranger

By Jimmy Dinsmore on September 9, 2020 - 1:13PM EDT

Roush Performance offers Level 1 and 2 Performance Pacs for 2019-2020 For Rangers. The new Performance Pacs increase power by 47 horsepower and 65 lb-ft of torque and improve throttle response, while remaining 50-state legal and offering a 3-year/36,0000-mile warranty.

2021 Subaru BRZ, 2021 Toyota GR86, next-generation Subaru BRZ/Toyota GR86

Outdated Subaru BRZ Stays Hot - Still Regarded One Of The Best Small Sports Cars

By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2020 - 1:07PM EDT

The 2020 Subaru BRZ is the last first-generation model, but the two-door coupe is not dead yet. See why it's still one of the best small sports cars in North America.

Giga Presses In Berlin Paving The Way For A European Affordable Tesla Model 2

By Guillaume Humbert on September 9, 2020 - 12:04PM EDT

New plans for Gigafactory Berlin reveal how Tesla's affordable EVs could be built in Europe, and what they are up against. The new giant Giga Presses at Giga Berlin may point to Tesla Model 2: a low-cost, affordable Tesla vehicles for masses.

Chevy Bolt charging image by John Goreham

Future GM Electric Vehicles To Have 90% Less Battery Wiring

By John Goreham on September 9, 2020 - 10:45AM EDT

General Motors announces a breakthrough in electric vehicle battery technology.

Chevy Bolt image courtesy of GM media support

Here's What One Notable Uber Driver Thinks About GM's Plan To Discount the Chevy Bolt EV

By John Goreham on September 9, 2020 - 10:29AM EDT

General Motors is offering Uber drivers a significant discount on the cost of a new Chevy Bolt battery-electric vehicle. We reached out to one Uber driver we often refer to for information on both subjects for comment.

2019 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid Magnetic Gray 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium Ruby Flare Pearl

New 2021 Toyota RAV4 Trim Level Combines Great MPG and Style

By Jeff Teague on September 9, 2020 - 10:16AM EDT

This latest 2021 RAV4 trim offers great mpg and style – and a little bit of a familiar face – to its lineup.

When Will The Subaru Forester Get A New Turbocharged Engine? It Could Be Soon

By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2020 - 7:59AM EDT

Will the 2021 Subaru Forester get a turbocharged engine? Check out a new report that says it’s coming soon to Japan.

Why Tesla Service Needs Improvement To Meet Mainstream Buyers' Expectations

By Paul Fosse on September 8, 2020 - 9:19PM EDT

In this article, I describe some of Tesla’s Strengths and Weaknesses and discuss how this is a problem for the company as it expands its sales beyond early adopters to reach more “regular” buyers.

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Order Banks are Open Now

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2020 - 6:39PM EDT

FCA is now officially accepting orders for the 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, the world’s quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan, with the first 797-horsepower units expected to arrive early next year.

Should I Use A Toyota Windshield Replacement For My Prius?

By Peter Neilson on September 8, 2020 - 3:49PM EDT

If you need to replace your front windshield on your Toyota Prius you may want to consider getting one from Toyota.

2020 Subaru WRX features, specs, pricing

The Subaru WRX Is Faster From 0-60 MPH Than 10 New Sports Cars, Slower Than 3

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2020 - 3:10PM EDT

If you buy any sports car, you want to go fast. Check out the 2020 Subaru WRX 0-60 mph time compared with 12 other sports cars.

A 675-Horsepower Ford F-150 Supertruck

By Jimmy Dinsmore on September 8, 2020 - 2:53PM EDT

Michigan Truck Manufacturer Supercharges Limited Edition Series of F-150 Trucks, Adding More Power for Enthusiasts Searching for the Ultimate 4x4. Mil-Spec Automotive now offers two variants of high-performance F-150s. The push for more power in pickups shows with custom supertruck builds plus next-generation Raptor and upcoming Ram Rebel TRX.

Hyundai Forms Partnership to Secure Future EV Battery Ecosystem

By Kevin Meyn on September 8, 2020 - 1:16PM EDT

Hyundai has collaborated with SK Innovation Co. to develop a sustainable ecosystem for EV batteries because there is no future for EVs without a reliable source of batteries, or even renewable batteries.

Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory where the Panasonic's battery expansion will occur

Panasonic Adds 14th Tesla Battery Production Line Ahead Of Upcoming Expansion

By Guillaume Humbert on September 8, 2020 - 12:53PM EDT

In an interview with the head of Panasonic in North America, expansion plans for Tesla Gigafactory 1 battery production are revealed.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Is Subaru Quality Improving? One Important Indicator Says Yes

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2020 - 8:22AM EDT

The 2020 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent have zero new recalls in 2020. What did Subaru do differently for the 2020 model change?

2020 Aston Martin Vantage: The Standard, The Comfort and The Optional

By Armen Hareyan on September 7, 2020 - 10:12PM EDT

This week Torque News had a unique opportunity to test-drive and review the 2020 Aston Martin Vantage. In this review I am focusing on what standard in this $152,995 sports car and what options raise the price tag to $184,017.

Tesla Starts Battery Recycling And Swap Program

By Guillaume Humbert on September 7, 2020 - 2:35PM EDT

Torque News has a new information about what Tesla plans on doing when its batteries reach end of life including recycling and battery switchouts.

Toyota RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Toyota media support

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Explaining The Paddles On the Steering Wheel

By John Goreham on September 7, 2020 - 11:44AM EDT

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle has paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Here’s what they do, and more importantly, don’t do.

VW Chairman Herbert Diess and Tesla CEO Elon Musk after test-driving VW ID.3

Herbert Diess on Elon Musk's ID.3 Test Drive: "No Deal in The Making"

By Armen Hareyan on September 7, 2020 - 11:02AM EDT

Today Volkswagen shared the video of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's ID.3 test-drive with VW chairman Herbert Diess. Musk and Diess talk about ID.3's acceleration and the battery pack, but something much bigger is happening there. Here is the full transcript of their conversation. Just a few moments ago Herbert Diess wrote a comment under his post clarifying that it was just a test-drive and no cooperation or deal in the making.