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 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is pictured driving in lush green scenery.

By James Walker Mar 14 2022 - 3:38pm

Mercedes-Benz Has $2.2 Billion Worth Of Assets At Risk Of Russian Nationalization

Russian government's response to foreign companies shuttering operations inside the country: If you won't run your factories, we will.

By Armen Hareyan Mar 14 2022 - 2:49pm

Tesla Giga Berlin Gets Unexpected Support From Top Official for Speedy Approval

Brandenburg's Economy Minister Jorg Steinbach speaking of Tesla Giga Berlin says "a company should not be penalized if it makes improvements in the ongoing process and at the same time heals defici

By John Goreham Mar 14 2022 - 1:48pm

Fun Fact: The Ford Maverick Is Larger Inside Than The Ranger

We compare the smaller Ford Ranger to the larger Ford Maverick. Here is the tale of the tape.

New Subaru Forester and Outback unintended sudden acceleration lawsuit

By Denis Flierl Mar 14 2022 - 11:28am

New Details In The Subaru Forester, Outback Sudden Acceleration Lawsuit

There are new details in the Subaru lawsuit claiming some Forester and Outback models accelerate without warning. Check out the update and see if your vehicle is on the list.

By John Goreham Mar 14 2022 - 11:18am

2022 Base Ford Maverick Hybrid XL FWD Review -You Had Me At Steelies

Ford’s new 2022 Maverick Hybrid is exactly what so many buyers have been looking for - simple, affordable, practical, and charming.

SUVs with Popular Standard Safety Features

By Timothy Boyer Mar 14 2022 - 10:51am

Consumer Reports Best SUVs Under $35,000 That Come Standard with Active Safety Systems

Deciding on which SUV is the right choice for you and your family while staying within your budget---and still have those key active safety features you want---can be a daunting task. But not impossible according to the latest revised Consumer Reports Best midsized SUV listing that showcases their choices of the best SUVs that you can buy today for under $35,000 that will help keep you and your family safe.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Ascent, 2022 Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl Mar 14 2022 - 8:09am

KBB Says Subaru Scores 4 New Models That Are The Lowest Cost To Own

Are Subaru vehicles expensive to own? According to Kelly Blue Books 2022 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, Subaru has four new models that score best in class.

By Mary Conway Mar 13 2022 - 10:30pm

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is Hauling Home Another Award

Ever since Jeep re-introduced the Grand Wagoneer, it has been winning major awards. Now the top of the line Jeep has another accolade to add to its showcase.

Image showing a yellow and white VW ID. Buzz Passenger can and blu and white Cargo version.

By James Walker Mar 13 2022 - 9:03pm

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gives VW Fans An EV To Get Excited About

We'll have to wait until 2024 to try it out, but the new ID. Buzz combines the best bits from VW buses of old with technology for the future and a healthy does of nostalgia.

By Anthony Donati Mar 13 2022 - 6:11pm

The Project Gravity Is Coming Out In 2024! What You Need To Know

The Project Gravity has the potential to be one of the best SUVs in the world. Why are $LCID investors so excited?

Image showing a red Porsche Taycan parked on a hill top in the mountains.

By James Walker Mar 13 2022 - 4:41pm

Porsche Taycan Production Halted Amid Parts Shortages Caused By Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing more problems for a European auto market only just rebounding from production slow-downs caused by the pandemic and semiconductor shortages.

2022 Ford Bronco Sport Wins IIHS Top Safety Rating

By Marc Stern Mar 13 2022 - 3:35pm

Ford Explorer, Bronco Sport Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

Two Ford models, the Explorer and the Bronco Sport, have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest award rating, Top Safety Pick+.

A pair of Lucid Air Dream Editions are pictured on the lawn at Concours in the Hills in Fountain Hills, Arizona

By James Walker Mar 13 2022 - 2:26pm

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson Sells $160 Million Worth Of LCID Stock, It's All Part Of The Plan

Rawlinson selling nearly 8,000,000 shares was planned well in advance. He's not jumping ship as Lucid critics would hope.

By Jeremy Johnson Mar 13 2022 - 1:38pm

New Tesla Model Y Standard Range Approved by EPA in the U.S.

We're starting to see reports that Giga Texas will produce a standard range Model Y for the United States. This could be a 2170 or 4680 structural battery pack vehicle with LFP batteries, and could have a range of around 279 miles.

By Timothy Boyer Mar 13 2022 - 11:58am

What to Do with a Used Car That Needs to Go

Do you have a used car in such bad shape that at best you can expect only a few hundred dollars from an ad or trade-in; or at worst, $50 at a salvage yard selling it? Turns out that old used car can be your opportunity to fulfill a life-long dream or bucket list goal. Here’s how.

2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Sport, 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

By Denis Flierl Mar 13 2022 - 8:29am

Subaru Demand Stays High Even With Scant Supplies Of The Hottest Models

The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, 2022 Forester Wilderness, 2023 Solterra, and 2022 Crosstrek Sport are in high demand. Here's how Subaru deals with scant supplies.

Corn Might Be the Wring Biofuel Source Says Study

By Timothy Boyer Mar 12 2022 - 1:22pm

Automotive Expert Explains Why Car Owners Should Not Use E10 Fuel

A new study shows that adding ethanol to gasoline is a bad idea as explained by this well-known automotive expert who makes a strong case against ethanol from corn being added to our E10 fuel. The kicker…it’s likely not what you think is the real problem that should have us worried.

By Jeremy Johnson Mar 12 2022 - 1:18pm

True Cost of Owning a Tesla After 32,000 Miles

After driving a Tesla 32,000 miles, what is the true cost of ownership. Is it truly less than a gas powered car? Let's look at one Tesla owners experience to answer this!

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl Mar 12 2022 - 10:55am

12 Most Fuel Stingy SUVs - Crosstrek Is Tops And Where All Subaru Models Rank

Are Subaru SUVs fuel-efficient? The 2022 Crosstrek is best, but where do all Subaru SUVs rank? Check out the 12 most fuel-efficient SUVs here.

2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Electric Lime Tacoma Trail Edition Lunar Rock

By Jeff Teague Mar 12 2022 - 9:12am

Big News for People Waiting on 2022 Toyota Tacoma

Two of the hottest 2022 Tacoma trims are finally here. See how you can get them.

2023 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru STI, electric STI

By Denis Flierl Mar 12 2022 - 7:31am

Subaru Puts Next-Generation WRX STI On ICE - A New Electric STI Is Next

Subaru will not offer the next-generation 2023 WRX STI with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine. An all-electric STI is coming next.

By Anthony Donati Mar 11 2022 - 6:47pm

The EV Market Is Heating Up! Here Is Why Lucid Could Be The Next Big Brand

Companies are now rushing to get into the EV industry with investors eyeing $LCID, $TSLA, $RIVN and $NIO. Here is why Lucid will succeed and why THIS could be a huge factor for a successful and irrelevant EV company by 2030

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl Mar 11 2022 - 3:24pm

Affordability - Subaru New Model Pricing Drops Again And What's Next

How affordable are the new 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models? A new report says amid the recent vehicle shortages, Subaru prices have gone down.

Image showing a gold Lucid Air drifting during Hagerty's road test.

By James Walker Mar 11 2022 - 1:42pm

This Is The Best Lucid Air Video Review Yet

Watch 1111 horsepower vaporize a set of rear tires as Jason Cammisa thoroughly reviews the Lucid Air for Hagerty.

Consumer Reports Lists Biggest Gas Guzzlers

By Timothy Boyer Mar 11 2022 - 11:22am

New Vehicles That Cost the Most to Fuel and Used Vehicles That are the Most Fuel Efficient

Fuel prices are putting a serious dent in car ownership. Here’s the latest on which new models are costing owners the most to fill up their tanks and some used vehicle models Consumer Reports analysts recommend as the most fuel-efficient models you will want to consider.

2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX, specs, features, upgrades

By Denis Flierl Mar 11 2022 - 9:22am

Consumer Reports Just Trashed The New Subaru WRX - Says It Takes A Step Back

Is the next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX better than the outgoing model? Consumer Reports now says the new performance sedan barely made any improvements.

By Jeremy Johnson Mar 10 2022 - 11:35pm

Will Giga Texas Model Y's Cannibalize Fremont Model Y's?

There is news that Tesla Model Y reservation holders are getting VIN registration and that those VINs are not for Giga Texas, 4680 battery Model Y's, but for Fremont still. This is causing some reservation holders to delay delivery in hopes of getting a Giga Texas made Model Y. But, will being an early adopter cause problems?

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson shows off a battery module taken from the Lucid Air.

By James Walker Mar 10 2022 - 5:08pm

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson Shows Off Lucid Air's Battery Pack In Tech Talks Episode 1

Settle in for an engineering lesson from El Jefe himself as Lucid's CEO and CTO walks us through the construction of record-breaking Lucid Air's battery pack.

By Denis Flierl Mar 10 2022 - 4:20pm

KBB Says Subaru Is The Most Trusted And Best Performance Car Brand

Subaru has two new awards in the 2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards. Subaru of America is named the most trusted brand and the best performance brand by KBB.

Image of Tesla at retail location by John Goreham

By John Goreham Mar 10 2022 - 2:52pm

Tesla Model Y Price Rises Once Again to $61,440 - Expensive Trims Get Priority Delivery

Tesla continues to add market price adjustments to its least expensive crossover. Now it’s about double the cost of a similarly-sized green crossover like a Honda CR-V Hybrid or RAV4 Hybrid.

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