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.

By Tinsae Aregay May 6 2022 - 9:31pm

Tesla Giga Texas Begins 4680 Cell Production Giving Hope for A 400 Plus Mile Range Model Y

According to leaks citing Tesla cell engineers, today the EV maker has started 4680 battery production at Giga Texas. This is expected to alleviate Tesla's cell constraint and enable the EV maker to launch a Model Y with more than 400 miles of range.

Depending on the Region, Some Cars are More Prone for Catalytic Converter Theft

By Timothy Boyer May 6 2022 - 5:49pm

Catalytic Converter Theft and The Vehicles That Are Targeted Most Often

Ever wonder if your vehicle is among those targeted by catalytic converter thieves? Turns out, some models are a bigger target than others---but possibly not for the reason(s) you think. Here’s a useful listing of which makes and models are targeted with one reveal uncovered that affects the odds of whether you will become a victim.

By Tinsae Aregay May 6 2022 - 4:35pm

Tesla Received 3 Million Job Applications In A Single Year Thanks To The Elon Musk Effect

Today, Tesla, together with the company's annual impact report announced that in 2021 the EV maker received 3 million job applications. This is in large part thanks to Tesla's charismatic CEO Elon Musk. And suggests in 2021, Tesla received 100 applications per job opening.

Mustang Mach-E Wins 2022 AAA Car Guide Award

By Marc Stern May 6 2022 - 4:25pm

Ford Mach-E Wins AAA Award As Best All-Around 2022 Vehicle

Ford's Mustang Mach-E, which has garnered a number of awards over the last couple o years, has won the AAA's prestigious "best car of 2022" in the auto club's "2022 Car Guide."

By Harutiun Hareyan May 6 2022 - 2:20pm

Make Sure You Do This Before Buying The 2023 Toyota Sequoia

If you are one of the prospective buyers of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, you may need to do this before even thinking about ordering your Sequoia.

By Tom Bennett May 6 2022 - 2:06pm

Mercedes-AMG Collaboration With Will.i.am – Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

The collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and will.i.am has culminated in a stunning, one-off car. Based on the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, design influences are said to have come from both the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the legendary SLS Gullwing supercar.

Why ALL Used Cars Have to be Inspected Before Buying

By Timothy Boyer May 6 2022 - 11:16am

Found a Great Used Car Deal? RUN!

Here’s some TGIF Just Rolled In car humor that also serves as a good lesson why in today’s market if you find a used car sold by its owner at what looks like a great price, why you should not walk away, but run…to a mechanic for a prepurchase inspection.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 6 2022 - 10:59am

New S-Flow Mode on 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Can Save You Money On Gas

The new S-Flow System on your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid which controls the A/C can save you money on gas due to its efficiency. Here’s how.

By Jeremy Johnson May 6 2022 - 10:45am

How Do the Best Selling EVs Compare To Tesla?

We have a list of the top 20 selling BEVs, along with hybrids, from CleanTechnica. How does Tesla compare to all the other BEVs and hybrids being sold today? Let's find out.

2022 Subaru rankings with Consumer Reports

By Denis Flierl May 6 2022 - 9:38am

Subaru Gets Pushed Out Of Consumer Reports Top-10 Used Car Reliability

How reliable are a five-year-old Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek? Check out what Consumer Reports says about Subaru's best used model.

Ariel view of the new Ferrari SP48 Unica showing its arrow-shaped roof design and opaque engine cover

By James Walker May 6 2022 - 9:06am

One-Off Ferrari SP48 Unica Debuts With 3D-Printed Bodywork

Ferrari's latest one-off creation gives the F8 Tributo a sleek new body and interior to match.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

By Denis Flierl May 6 2022 - 6:50am

Subaru Outback Is A Star With Its Best April Thanks To The Hot New Wilderness

The 2022 Subaru Outback is the star in the lineup again. Check out how many models were delivered to customers in April.

Image showing an artist's impression of the Lidar on the front of a Lucid Air

By James Walker May 5 2022 - 7:05pm

Lucid Q1 Earnings: Outstanding News For LCID Investors

Lucid's Q1 earnings call gave us great news for LCID investors. Here's a rundown of everything discussed and what it means for the company.

Lawsuit Waiting to Happen for Car Owners

By Timothy Boyer May 5 2022 - 5:14pm

Oil Change Customer Sued for Death in Car Service Center Incident

Here’s a good reason why you really have to stop and consider who you are handing your car keys over to if you want to avoid a lawsuit---even if you are nowhere near your car when something bad happens.

By Tinsae Aregay May 5 2022 - 3:51pm

Tesla Stock Tumbles Following Reports Elon Musk Is Planning To Become Twitter CEO

Tesla's stock price has fallen down by more than 9 percent following a CNBC report that Elon Musk is planning to take over Twitter's CEO position. Today's price action has decreased Tesla's market cap by more than $90 billion.

By Tom Bennett May 5 2022 - 3:31pm

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Test Drivers Can Now Sleep Under The Stars

Are you the type that loves to venture off the beaten path, but still prefers the finer things in life? How does a road trip through Germany in a Porsche Taycan sound?

By Harutiun Hareyan May 5 2022 - 2:01pm

Your 2022 Toyota RAV4’s MPG Will Only Get Better the More You Drive It

Is your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid-only getting 27-35mpg? That’s because you need to train your RAV4 To learn as you drive.

By Timothy Boyer May 5 2022 - 11:06am

Best Used Cars at the Right Price Lists Consumer Reports

A new listing from analysts at Consumer Reports reveals what car brands consistently provide models of used cars that rate the best in reliability, safety, fuel economy and customer satisfaction. Here is their latest listing of those brands and their recommended selection of the top 5-year-old cars and SUVs.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 5 2022 - 10:17am

Toyota 4Runner Owners Say They Don’t Want a Tech Heavy 4Runner in The Next Generation

A recent popular post on a Facebook Group shows that most Toyota 4Runner owners do not want to see more technology added to the next generation Toyota 4Runner.

2022 Subaru Forester pricing, sales, features

By Denis Flierl May 5 2022 - 10:02am

New Forester Sales Drop More Than Any Subaru SUV In April - Is There a Problem?

The refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester sales plummeted again in April. Is there a problem with the compact SUV?

Tesla to purchase new land at Giga Berlin for expansion

By Armen Hareyan May 5 2022 - 9:03am

Tesla Giga Berlin Wants To Buy New Massive Land in Grünheide

Tesla Giga Berlin wants to buy massive amounts of land in Grünheide. The purchase price is unclear. The municipality of Grunheide, where Tesla Giga Berlin is located, must agree and we have the date for the new construction start. I am also going to tell you what this purchase suggests about Tesla's new plans.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl May 5 2022 - 6:28am

Subaru MSRP Vs. Actual New Model Transaction Price - It’s Less Than You Think

How much do Subaru retailers sell a new 2022 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models over the manufacturer's suggested retail price? It's less than most automakers.

Ford Recalls Super Duty trucks over rollaway problem

By Marc Stern May 4 2022 - 6:55pm

Ford Recalls Super Duty Trucks Over Possible Rollaway Problem

Ford has recalled about 200,000 Super Duty trucks to fix a potential rollaway problem. A washer in the transmission can disintegrate and become lodged in the Park position keeping the truck from remaining in Park.

By Jeremy Johnson May 4 2022 - 6:30pm

Tesla Giga Shanghai Is Expanding - New Run Rate Estimates

With Tesla Giga Shanghai expanding, what will the new run rate be? How long will it take to get there? Is Tesla going to do any partnerships to help with batteries and production? Let's find out.

By Anthony Donati May 4 2022 - 4:42pm

The Lucid Motors Catalyst No One Is Talking About

There is a huge catalyst that could push $LCID up very soon. There is definitely a ton of upside within this company. Why is no one talking about this huge catalyst for Lucid Motors?

By Tom Bennett May 4 2022 - 4:41pm

Night Falls As The Sun Sets On The Mercedes E-Class

With the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class set to launch next year, the design team has released a new Night Edition package.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 4 2022 - 2:59pm

Your 2022 Toyota RAV4’s Towing Capabilities Are Better Than You Think

Are you worried your 2022 Toyota RAV4 can’t tow a simple short bed? Think again as this Facebook post proves it wrong.

By Tom Bennett May 4 2022 - 10:24am

Porsche Appears Poised To Reduce The Weight Of The Taycan

Porsche Taycan buyers may not have to choose between range and handling after all. Porsche’s latest investment in battery technology company Group14 Technologies means their EV batteries will soon offer better performance in a smaller, lighter package.

Scotty Kilmer Has Some Serious Issues With The 2022 Toyota bZ4X

By Harutiun Hareyan May 4 2022 - 9:43am

Scotty Kilmer Has Some "Serious Issues" With Toyota's Electric Car 2022 bZ4X

Renowned auto YouTuber Scotty Kilmer shares his thoughts on Toyota’s first electric vehicle, the 2022 bZ4X. His opinion may change the way you think of the car.

Image showing a partially painted full-scale clay model of the Lucid Air sitting on very cool solid steel wheels.

By James Walker May 4 2022 - 9:35am

Lucid's Design Studio Is A Departmental Melting Pot

Lucid's design philosophy brings often-conflicting departments into the same space to foster collaboration and streamline the design process.

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