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.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl Feb 25 2022 - 6:55am

Consumer Reports Says Subaru Now Scores Best Car Brand In 4 Areas

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.

By James Walker Feb 24 2022 - 6:04pm

Lucid Air Owner Gives His Car A Rave Review Despite A Steering Malfunction That Caused It To Be Towed

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.

Image of 2022 Nissan Sentra by John Goreham

By John Goreham Feb 24 2022 - 2:19pm

Review: 2022 Nissan Sentra SR - Second Best Value In The Segment But Our First Choice

The best value in the segment is the Sentra SV. However, here’s why the SR with a lot of packages and options may be the better choice for you.

By John Goreham Feb 24 2022 - 10:18am

2022 Mazda Models Top Lexus, Mercedes, BMW In New Round of IIHS Testing

In its newest round of testing, IIHS finds that no brand has a higher percentage of Top Safety Pick Plus scores.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl Feb 24 2022 - 7:31am

Subaru Now Has 4 New Top Safety Pick+ Winners - Forester Doesn’t Score

Does Subaru make safe cars? New IIHS safety scores put Subaru at four top models with 2022 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek Hybrid, Ascent, and Legacy scoring highest. See why the 2022 Forester is not a Top Safety Pick+ winner.

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

By Denis Flierl Feb 24 2022 - 6:05am

Will New Subaru WRX STI Have A 6-Speed Manual When It Goes All-Electric?

Will an all-electric Subaru WRX STI still have a 6-speed manual transmission? Check out what could happen with the manual gearbox.

By Jeremy Johnson Feb 23 2022 - 7:55pm

Tesla Premium Connectivity Is Now Live

Tesla's premium connectivity services are now live, according to a thread on Reddit. There are a number of services that come with the premium connectivity, the cost is about $9.99 per month, or $99 if you pay upfront for a year. Let's go over the services now.

2022 Heritage Edition Ford Mustang Similar To Daytona Winner

By Marc Stern Feb 23 2022 - 7:27pm

Mustang-Driving Rookie Wins Daytona 500

The driver of Team Penske's Number 2 Mustang, a rookie at Daytona, battled throughout the 500-miler and only pulled out a win on the last corner of the race. The winning margin was .036 seconds, one of the closest finishes on record.

Image of a white Lucid Air parked on a Californian hilltop on a rainy day.

By James Walker Feb 23 2022 - 11:48am

Lucid Motors Issues Its First Safety Recall Over Potentially Faulty Shock Absorbers

Supplier-assembled suspension component could cause sudden drop in ride height, vibration, and damage to front-end brake lines. Lucid expects a tiny fraction of the recalled cars to need replacement dampers.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Outback, 2022 Legacy

By Denis Flierl Feb 23 2022 - 6:58am

2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy Are Still The Best Cars For Short Drivers

Which cars are best for shorter drivers? According to an updated study, the 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Outback, and 2022 Legacy are still the best new vehicles.

By James Walker Feb 22 2022 - 3:29pm

Lucid's Q4 Earnings Q&A System Is Live, Here's What LCID Shareholders Want To Know

Lucid's new platform allows shareholders to submit and upvote questions for senior management ahead of the EV maker's Q4 2021 earnings call next week.

By John Goreham Feb 22 2022 - 12:55pm

3 Reasons Charging At Home Is a Must For Electric Vehicle Owners

Electric vehicles offer so many advantages over traditional vehicles, they are hard to count. One important aspect of EV ownership is the ability to charge at home. Here’s why we think a home charger is critically important to those who own an EV.

By Jeremy Johnson Feb 22 2022 - 10:42am

Will the Tesla Cybertruck Ever Be Released?

We've heard how the Cybertruck will be pushed back in production and is delayed again and again. Some expected to get a Cybertruck at the end of 2021. The Cybertruck is the ultimate product in many areas: durability, range, look and style, performance, etc... Let's talk about if the Cybertruck will be released in 2023, or much later.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Feb 22 2022 - 6:49am

New Subaru Forester Assembly Line Is Now Up And Running Again

Subaru restarted production at its Japanese plant that manufactures the 2022 Forester and 2022 Crosstrek. See what it means for customers and new car shoppers this year.

By Jeremy Johnson Feb 21 2022 - 3:25pm

Tesla's LFP Batteries - An Important Development in Battery Technology

Have you purchased the Model 3 standard range with the new LFP batteries? There's an interview with Sandy Munro about Tesla's LFP batteries. Are these batteries important and will they compete with the 4680 batteries? What are the specs for the base Model 3? let's find out!

Hyundai service area image by John Goreham

By John Goreham Feb 21 2022 - 3:20pm

Here Are the U.S.-Market Vehicle Brands That Offer Included Maintenance For 2022

Included vehicle maintenance can have a value of hundreds of dollars. Here are the brands offering included maintenance for 2022.

Image of Chevy Bolt charging at EVGo DCFC by John Goreham

By John Goreham Feb 21 2022 - 1:27pm

Many Public DC Fast Chargers For Electric Vehicles Are Slower Than You’d Think

DC fast charging could be the solution to many of the perceived issues with public EV charging. However, that is not yet the case.

By Anthony Donati Feb 21 2022 - 1:25pm

Lucid Motors Has Some Great Strengths!

Lucid Motors has some terrific plans and technology but $LCID continues to slide down. Here is what is next for Lucid Motors

Kia Telluride, Sorento, Soul, Carnival, K5, and Rio

By Justin Hart Feb 21 2022 - 1:24pm

Kia Lands Six Models On Car and Driver's 2022 Editor's Choice Awards List

Kia has managed to land six of its models on Car and Driver’s annual Editor’s Choice Awards list, and one of those models also landed on to its even more exclusive 10 Best List. Which models made it and what might that mean?

Ford, State Farm Team To Save Customers Money

By Marc Stern Feb 21 2022 - 11:15am

Ford, State Farm Team Up To Bring Customers Usage-Based Insurance Savings

Ford and State Farm have developed a new program that is aimed at saving insurance customers money. The new program, which debuts this week, will reduced customer premiums as driving behaviors improve.

Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 by John Goreham

By John Goreham Feb 21 2022 - 8:50am

EV Reality: Quick Stops At Level 2 Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Are Worthless

We debunk the myth that one can add meaningful range to an EV using a Level 2 charger during a “coffee and bathroom break” while on the go.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Ascent

By Denis Flierl Feb 21 2022 - 7:19am

Subaru Just Earned 5 Top Honors In MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car Rankings

The Subaru brand has gotten plenty of recognition to start the new year. The 2022 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent are now best in class. Check out all five recent segment awards from Motor Trend.

Image showing a firefighter boat attempting to put out the fires aboard the fire-ravaged Felicity Ace car carrier ship.

By James Walker Feb 20 2022 - 10:51pm

Burning EV Batteries Are Making It Harder To Extinguish Fires Aboard The Felicity Ace Car Carrier

Specialized firefighting equipment is on its way to the Azores Islands while the abandoned ship continues to drift and burn in the Atlantic.

Image showing a gold Lucid Air driving on a canyon road.

By James Walker Feb 20 2022 - 4:15pm

Lucid Air Praised For Its Styling And "911 GT3-Like" Handling In Latest Review

The Lucid's 0-60 time is highly impressive, but it really shines under mid-range acceleration where other performance-oriented EVs are found lacking.

2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Solterra

By Denis Flierl Feb 20 2022 - 7:58am

The Updated Complete New Subaru Model Guide And What’s Coming This Year

With all the changes in the auto industry, Subaru has to adjust its new model launches and upgrades for the Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models. Here is what customers can expect and what's coming in 2022.

By Jeremy Johnson Feb 19 2022 - 10:44pm

Tesla Will Produce Batteries With Many Different Form Factors

Tesla will start producing vehicles with the 4680 battery cells, but that will not be the only form factor Tesla uses. There are going to be many form factors for different types of vehicles and probably a specific one just for energy. Let's go over this in detail.

Image showing a white Mercedes AMG EQE driving on a coast road.

By James Walker Feb 19 2022 - 7:38pm

Mercedes-AMG EQE Debuts With Up To 677 Horsepower

How do you make a car stand out in a market where 500 horsepower's nothing to write home about and you're pushed along by an avalanche of instant electric torque? The AMG EQE shows what comes next for the driver's car in the age of electric.

By Jeremy Johnson Feb 19 2022 - 3:51pm

Tesla Has Amazing Production Volume

Elon Musk and Tesla achieved volume production with the Model 3 in 2018. No other EV manufacturer has reached the volume that Tesla has. BYD is probably the second closest company, in China.

Image showing a gold Lucid Air parked beside a white Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S Plaid as they prepare for a three-wide drag race.

By James Walker Feb 19 2022 - 1:51pm

Lucid Air Takes On Tesla Plaid And Porsche Taycan Turbo S In 3000 Horsepower Electric Drag Race

Three of the most powerful sedans in the world, three-wide down a dragstrip. DragTimes returns to Hennessey's private track to see who reigns supreme as the fastest four-door money can buy.

By Denis Flierl Feb 19 2022 - 7:05am

Subaru Now Faces An “Uncertain Situation” With Its Select-Focused Strategy

When parts and the supply chain were running perfectly, Subaru was the envy of the automotive world. Now things have turned for the Japanese automaker.

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