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 WRX, next-generation WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Jan 7 2022 - 6:13am

Before Next-Generation, Subaru WRX And STI Finish The Year With A Big Lead

The 2021 Subaru WRX and WRX STI are now the best performing nameplates in Subaru's entire lineup in the percentage of sales increase. See what WRX and STI did to finish the year.

By Jeremy Johnson Jan 6 2022 - 6:42pm

Tesla Stock Will Split Multiple Times This Decade

From a recent video from Farzad Mesbahi, we've seen a good argument that Tesla stock will split multiple times this decade. Why will this happen? We'll answer that below now.

Lucid Air may take Lucid’s Stock to $100 before 2022

By Anthony Donati Jan 6 2022 - 5:14pm

Lucid’s Stock Will Hit $100 Before The End of 2022

Lucid Motors is in line for a huge 2022. Lucid wants to massively expand globally and could be in line for a great short squeeze soon. I would be buying Lucid stock (LCID) soon, Nasdaq 100 just did.

A driver operates the lower touchscreen in a Lucid Air

By James Walker Jan 6 2022 - 2:00pm

Lucid's First Over-The-Air Updates Are Rolling Out, Here's What They're Doing

Videos from Lucid Air Dream Edition owners show us how the OTA update process works and which aspects of the Air said updates have been fixing or improving.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 6 2022 - 10:53am

Lucid Motors and Tesla Are Different Markets: Here's Who Will Be The Winner

It's both adequate and funny how people are trying to compare Lucid Motors (LCID) with Tesla because they target different markets. There will be many more competing in Lucid and Tesla, but the winner will be characterized based on a different criteria. It can be Tesla, Lucid or another automotive rival.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2022 - 7:58am

New Subaru Crosstrek Sales Drop Like A Rock But Still Finished In The Black

The refreshed 2021 Subaru Crosstrek sales dropped to finish the year but still finished 2021 with the best percentage of sales increase of all SOA's SUVs. Check out how the subcompact SUV compares with Subaru's sales leaders.

2022 Subaru Outback, Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2022 - 6:21am

The New Outback Just Missed Subaru’s Top Model Spot By Only 100 Sales

The race for Subaru of America’s top sales spot was close between the 2022 Subaru Forester and the 2022 Subaru Outback. See how few models separated the two top all-wheel-drive vehicles.

By Jeremy Johnson Jan 5 2022 - 8:38pm

Giga Berlin May Be Approved With Special Conditions

The latest news in the saga of Giga Berlin being opened for production is that when Giga Berlin opens, there may be special conditions. We'll go over what these might be and see if it will cause problems for Tesla.

A gold Lucid Air is seen close-up parked in front of some mountains.

By James Walker Jan 5 2022 - 5:27pm

Lucid Will Begin European Deliveries In 2022

"Expansion to European markets will begin this year. Stay tuned for country-specific delivery information"

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 5 2022 - 12:53pm

Nikola Drops $2 Billion Patent Suit Against Tesla

Nikola has agreed to drop the $2 billion patent infringement case against Tesla. The two companies agreed to withdraw the case against each other after Nikola's founder got indicted for securities fraud.

By John Goreham Jan 5 2022 - 11:01am

Toyota’s Fuel Cell EV Mirai Outsold Battery EVs By Most Brands In 2021

Toyota fuel cell electric vehicle is held in disdain by many battery-electric vehicle fans. The uncomfortable truth is that Toyota’s FCEVs outsold the BEVs from most brands in 2021.

By Jeff Teague Jan 5 2022 - 9:34am

Amazing Tug of War Between 2022 Toyota Tundra and 2021 Tundra Shows Who is Stronger (With Video)

Watch as 2022 Tundra and 2021 Tundra compete in a tug of war, along with 3 other competitions.

2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, Wilderness trim

By Denis Flierl Jan 5 2022 - 7:41am

Refreshed Forester Is Subaru’s Top Model And The SUVs New Year Outlook

The 2022 Subaru Forester arrives now at retailers, and the compact SUV is Subaru of America’s top-performing model in the lineup. See where it finished in 2021 and where it’s going in 2022.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Outback, 2022 Crosstrek sales

By Denis Flierl Jan 5 2022 - 6:09am

New Subaru Model Sales Slide Again, Skids To Finish The Year

Subaru reports another sales drop in December to finish a challenging year. See which models are down and the models that finished the year in the black.

Dealers Reportedly HItting Lightnings With Huge Up-Charges

By Marc Stern Jan 5 2022 - 5:33am

Dealers Reportedly Slapping Big Markups On New Ford Lightning EV Pickups

Even as Ford is promising to ramp up production of the highly sought-after Ford Lightning EV pickup, dealers are reportedly slapping major up-charges on the new pickups. Indeed, there is a report of one dealer hitting potential buyers with a fee of $30,000 if they want to be among the first to receive one of the electric trucks.

By Anthony Donati Jan 4 2022 - 8:30pm

Lucid Motors' Secret Weapon and Tesla's Mistakes

Lucid Motors has a great battery technology, short sellers have zero share available left to short and lucid has a secret weapon.

By Jeremy Johnson Jan 4 2022 - 7:32pm

Tesla Model S Plaid Can Now Go 175 MPH, Topping Lucid Air Dream Edition

We have a new video of the Tesla Model S Plaid reaching a top speed of 175 miles per hour. This makes it faster than the previous fastest EV, the Lucid Air Dream Edition, at 168 MPH.

By John Goreham Jan 4 2022 - 4:16pm

Volkswagen Offers Wise Winter Driving Advice To ID.4 Owners

Volkswagen offers some good insight into winter driving. One section we liked in particular.

Image showing a Lucid Air passing through a well-lit inspection tunnel at the AMP-1 factory.

By James Walker Jan 4 2022 - 2:11pm

Lucid Air Customer Deliveries Are Being Delayed By "Fit And Finish" Parts Issue

Independent Lucid Air customer forum gives us insight into the likely culprits behind an issue that's preventing Dream Edition customers from taking delivery of their new EVs.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 4 2022 - 12:32pm

Tesla (TSLA) Shares Surges Following Record Q4 Deliveries And End Of Elon Musk’s Stock Sale

Following Tesla's incredible Q4 delivery numbers, the EV maker's stock has surged 14% in a single day. Even more bullish for Tesla, the surge in the stock price is taking place before some of the company's most exciting projects have come to fruition.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs

By Denis Flierl Jan 4 2022 - 12:31pm

The Subaru Solterra Compact Pickup You Want And Why An EV Would Crush It

The 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV is coming this year, but how about a new Solterra compact pickup? Check out a new rendering and why Subaru needs to build it.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Jan 4 2022 - 7:25am

Is The New Subaru Outback As Good As All Its Awards Say It Is?

The 2022 Subaru Outback keeps racking up awards. See why the Outback is the best wagon to buy in 2022.

By Anthony Donati Jan 3 2022 - 9:56pm

Tesla May Have a Lucid Motors Problem

Will Lucid Air overtake the Tesla Model S at the best EV in the world?

By Jeremy Johnson Jan 3 2022 - 6:30pm

Huge Announcement Expected This Week From Elon Musk About Giga Texas

There is a recent Tweet and news that a huge announcement is expected from Elon Musk about Giga Texas. What is this announcement? We have a few theories of what it could be that we'll discuss.

Image of Tesla retail outlet by John Goreham

By John Goreham Jan 3 2022 - 2:03pm

Tesla's Market Adjustment Of Model Y Raises Starting Price 44% In One Year

Here is why the starting price of a Model Y went from about $42K to over $60K in just 11 months.

Mustang Mach-E Does Well In Best Car of the Year Contest

By Marc Stern Jan 3 2022 - 1:39pm

New Car Award Program Lauds Ford Mustang Mach-E

There is any number of "Best Car of the Year" programs out there that honor U.S. products. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, the automaker's first full automotive electric, did quite well in a brand-new program, Europea's "Best Car of the Year" Award.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 3 2022 - 1:35pm

Tesla Will First Overtake Audi, BMW and Mercedes On Its Way To Global Auto Domination

Tesla starts to close in on German premium automakers.

2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, reliability, driving

By Denis Flierl Jan 3 2022 - 11:55am

Cars With The Best And Worst Road Tests - New Subaru Ascent Stands Out

How does the 2022 Subaru Ascent handle on a long road trip? A new report says the Ascent 3-Row SUV scores among the best. Check out the best and worst cars here.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 3 2022 - 11:13am

Elon Musk Keeps His Promise As Tesla Ramps Model S/X Production By 50% In A Single Quarter

After stopping Model S & X production back in 2020, Elon Musk had promised Tesla will be back to producing 1000 Model S's a week in the fourth quarter. And now, after the EV maker released Q4 2021 production numbers, we see Elon Musk has kept his promise setting up Tesla for a record-breaking 2022.

By John Goreham Jan 3 2022 - 11:07am

Tesla Model S/X Deliveries Drop By Half to Hit All-Time Low

Tesla’s Model X and Model S vehicles have hit a historic low for the company. Here’s how few the company delivered in 2021.

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