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 5 2022 - 7:19am

The 15 Best Cars If You Don't Have Snow Tires - Few Are Affordable Except Subaru

What are the best cars for snow this winter? What if you don’t have snow tires? A new report says the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek and 2022 Subaru Forester are among the top fifteen models you can buy now. Check out the complete list here.

By Anthony Donati Feb 4 2022 - 7:05pm

Lucid Motors Is Now Starting The Grand Touring Production

Lucid Motors Grand Touring Edition is starting to be produced. What this means for $LCID and what investors should know!

By Timothy Boyer Feb 4 2022 - 6:02pm

Consumer Reports New Listing of This Year’s Trucks Buyers Liked and Disliked After Buying

Here’s the latest on recommendations Consumer Reports analysts made covering those trucks buyers wound up liking and disliking after purchasing to help you find the truck you really want.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2022 - 12:48pm

The Crosstrek Is The Worst Used Subaru Model You Can Buy Now - WRX Is 2nd

Should you buy a new 2022 Subaru Crosstrek or a used model? See why the Crosstrek is the worst Subaru model to buy used and, the WRX is a close second. What about buying a used Forester or Outback? Check out the complete details here.

Image showing staff at Lucid's factory marrying the car's battery pack to the body shell.

By James Walker Feb 4 2022 - 12:42pm

Lucid Is Increasing Production Capacity With Hiring Event This Weekend

With production of the flagship Air Dream Edition nearing its end and AMP-1 gearing up for Air GT production, Lucid is looking to add to its staff for overnight production and logistics management.

Ford's F-150 Lightning Can Be Used To Power Lightless Houses

By Marc Stern Feb 4 2022 - 10:35am

Ford Lightning Lights Up Their Lives By Powering Homes If Grid Goes Down

Picture this: an ice storm cuts power to millions, but owners of Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickups have a way out, their trucks. Thanks to Ford ingenuity and the automaker's partners, F-150 customers can use their trucks to power their homes for up to 10 days with rationing or solar charging. It is a new feature.

2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2022 - 7:01am

Refreshed Forester Is Subaru’s Only Bright Spot To Start The New Year

The refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester is already setting records. See what Forester pulled off in January.

By Armen Hareyan Feb 3 2022 - 11:20pm

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Review: Great Comfort and Power

For the 2022 model Year Hyundai has introduced the Santa Fe XRT, which is Hyundai's off-road Santa Fe. It offers a very fashionable approach and marked by robustness in appearance. Basically, the XRT package offers you a Santa Fe that will stand out from all the others.

By Jeremy Johnson Feb 3 2022 - 6:21pm

Biden Administration Ready to Talk to Tesla About Chip Shortage

We have word, anonymously from some, and specifically from others, from those inside the White House, that they are ready to talk about the chip shortage and enlist the aid of Elon Musk to help combat supply chain challenges. Will President Biden finally be able to acknowledge Tesla?

Used Chevy Trucks Worth Buying and Keeping

By Timothy Boyer Feb 3 2022 - 3:34pm

Chevy Trucks to Buy and Not Buy Explained by a Chevrolet Mechanic

Thinking about buying a used Chevy truck, but not sure which model in what eras are the keepers worth investing in? Here’s the latest from an experienced Chevrolet truck owner and mechanic who offers this guide about Chevy truck specifics and which you should and should not buy…and why.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2022 - 12:15pm

A New Subaru Solterra Reservation System Goes Live Soon - What You Need To Know

Subaru will open up its online orders for the 2023 Solterra EV next week. Check out the updated details here.

Texting on street results in car-pedestrian accidents

By Timothy Boyer Feb 3 2022 - 12:02pm

Consumer Reports Discusses When Your Car’s Lawsuit Avoidance Safety Feature Fails

According to a recent Consumer Reports newsletter, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released their findings about problems with this important safety feature car owners rely on to avoid a lawsuit.

By Armen Hareyan Feb 3 2022 - 9:10am

Panasonic's Decision To Start Tesla's 4680 Battery Production in Japan Raises Questions

We are surprised Panasonic decided to start Tesla's 4680 battery cell production in Japan. This can be because of several reasons.

By Armen Hareyan Feb 3 2022 - 9:00am

Quantumscape's Recent Solid-State Battery Breaking News Went Largely Unnoticed

Quantumscape achieves solid-state batteries that can fast charge in 15 minutes through 400 consecutive cycles.

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2022 - 6:24am

CR Says Subaru Is Now Mediocre In The Most, Least Liked Car Brands Report

In an updated Consumer Reports, Least And Most Liked Car Brands list, Subaru dropped significantly in its ranking. See why Subaru fell from 5th to 14th.

Project Lithium Nexpower Batteries Website

By Peter Neilson Feb 2 2022 - 9:10pm

Project Lithium Does It Again; New Batteries For Toyota/Lexus Hybrids

Project Lithium is at it again with new batteries. With LFP tech being considered by Tesla, it is no wonder more people are going lithium to solve their battery problems.

By Jeremy Johnson Feb 2 2022 - 7:22pm

Tesla No Longer Needs the EV Tax Credit

Tesla no longer needs any EV tax credits to pass for a discount on EVs (electric vehicles). The demand is so high, that it doesn't matter if the bill passes. Elon Musk was right - kill the bill completely.

By Jeremy Johnson Feb 2 2022 - 7:01pm

Tesla FSD Faced a "Recall" - Why The Word Recall is Misleading

Recently, numerous news sites talked about how Tesla had a recall of over 50,000 vehicles. It makes it sound like there was a big problem with those vehicles and customers had to take their Tesla's for maintenance somewhere and get parts replaced. The word recall is misleading. Here's why:

Elon Musk talks about Lucid Motors and Lucid Air

By Anthony Donati Feb 2 2022 - 6:51pm

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Takes Shot At Lucid Motors

Elon Musk attacks Lucid Motors again. Why is $LCID only 5% of $TSLA Market Capitalization? Is Lucid the Tesla Killer?

By Timothy Boyer Feb 2 2022 - 6:28pm

Toyota Rav4 Maintenance on the Cheap

Here’s a demo video of what you can do maintenance-wise on a used Toyota Rav4 that are cheap DIY options you can try before having to take it to a mechanic.

Autonomous drift image courtesy of Toyota

By John Goreham Feb 2 2022 - 12:33pm

Video: Toyota Vehicle Autonomously Drifts Around Racecourse

Toyota's autonomous driving system can drift a sports car all the way around a track.

Image showing a row of Lucid Air gearboxes waiting for installation at the AMP-1 factory in Arizona

By James Walker Feb 2 2022 - 11:55am

Lucid Is Hiring Mechanical Engineers, Supply Chain Staff In Taiwan To Combat Chip Shortage

With the global semiconductor shortage showing no signs of easing Lucid appears to be setting up shop right at the source. Taiwan is the undisputed biggest player in the semiconductor industry, with a single Taiwanese manufacturer producing more than half of the planet's supply of the precious chips.

Questions to Ask Before Shaking a Car Salesman's Hand

By Timothy Boyer Feb 2 2022 - 10:39am

New Car Types to Avoid This Presidents’ Day

Here is some pertinent advice for Presidents’ Day car shoppers from a mechanic who warns why buying the first year of a new vehicle should be avoided.

By Denis Flierl Feb 2 2022 - 8:58am

Car and Driver Says New Subaru Outback, BRZ Are Now The Best In Category

What are the best SUV/wagon and the most affordable sports car in 2022? Car and Driver says the two Subaru models are the best in their category.

By John Goreham Feb 2 2022 - 8:47am

Mazda MX-30 BEV Outsold Chevy Bolt EUV, Nissan Ariya, Kia EV6, Subaru Soltera, and Toyota b4ZX In January

Mazda’s MX-30 is being delivered to American consumers right now. Many much-hyped battery-electric crossovers from brands like GM, Toyota, Subaru, Kia, and Nissan are not.

By John Goreham Feb 2 2022 - 8:15am

5 Reasons Mazda Is the Brand To Watch In 2022

Mazda has positioned itself as the brand to watch in 2022 due to a long list of factors. Here are the top reasons.

By Denis Flierl Feb 2 2022 - 6:34am

A Cold Start To The New Year - Record Low Inventory Sinks Subaru Sales

It’s the same story to start the new year, Subaru sales are down compared with one year ago. See how much Subaru fell, and the 2022 Forester sets a new record.

Ford Plans A Return To GT3 Racing Led By the Mustang

By Marc Stern Feb 1 2022 - 5:42pm

Ford Performance, Multimatic Plan Return To GT3 Racing

Ford plans a return to GT3 racing in 2024 after partnering with Multimatic. The return will mean the Ford Mustang will lead the return to races like the 24 Hours of Daytona.

By Denis Flierl Feb 1 2022 - 3:01pm

Affordability - Subaru New Car Price Is Significantly Lower Than The Average

How affordable are Subaru vehicles like the 2022 Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek compared with other mainstream automakers? Check out how much lower Subaru models are than other non-luxury brands.

Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner by John Goreham

By John Goreham Feb 1 2022 - 2:36pm

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has A Solid First Full Month Of Deliveries In U.S.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has had a very solid launch. Deliveries are starting off with a bang.

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