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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 on
Elon Musk has been handsomely rewarded for his strong support of Donald Trump after the latter spectacularly won the 2024 presidential election. Following Trump’s victory, Tesla’s stock rose 15%, increasing Musk’s personal wealth by $25 billion.
By John Goreham on
We highlight the plusses of the 2025 Nissan Leaf battery-electric vehicle when used in a very important role.
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation Forester was supposed to be Subaru's flagship model, but its sales tell a different story. Why isn't the all-new Forester selling better? Are there production issues, or is something else at play?
By Timothy Boyer on
Find out why even a minor body repair on a Cybertruck can cost you a significant amount of money for the repair estimates your insurance provider will request, let alone the cost of the repairs afterward.
By Denis Flierl on
Ford's CEO Jim Farley says he doesn't want to give up his Chinese EV. Does he love it more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bronco SUV, or F-150 pickup? Find out what he said and why he won't give up his Chinese EV. 
By Denis Flierl on
Last year, the Subaru Outback was the top-selling carline for Subaru of America. Now, the popular midsize is being overtaken by the smaller Crosstrek. The Outback still holds one thing over the Forester. 
By Jeremy Johnson on
A user asked about Tesla Supercharging in the Tesla Cybertruck group on Facebook, creating a huge discussion, with over 78 people commenting. Here's what everyone had to say.
By Jeremy Johnson on
I switched auto insurance providers today, away from Tesla Insurance to Progressive. It wasn't an easy choice, and I wanted Tesla Insurance to work, but there was just too much wrong with it for me.
By Timothy Boyer on
Should politics affect whether or not to buy a particular vehicle? Asks one car shopper on the fence about whether or not to buy a Cybertruck. This writer found the publics’ answers surprisingly refreshing.
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent tool test comparing multiple brands of ratchets, from the cheapest to the most expensive, shows why DIY mechanics should avoid becoming too brand focused.
By Denis Flierl on
Fisker Inc, the maker of the Ocean electric vehicle, hired a North Korean spy who funneled millions of dollars to North Korea's ballistic missile program. Here are the chilling details.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Following in GEICO’s footsteps, more insurance companies are dropping Cybertruck policies. One such individual who lost his Cybertruck coverage says his insurer cited the "high cost of replacing Cybertruck parts" as the main reason.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is good now and getting better. The Crosstrek appears to be unbeatable. What happened in October sent it soaring even higher, and what's next for the hot subcompact SUV could launch it into greatness. 
By Mary Conway on
Mopar has created a 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod Concept that is powered by a Mopar e-Crate powertrain concept. If they build the e-Crate concept, it could change car collecting forever.
By John Goreham on
We have a chance to try out Mazda’s top trim of the new plug-in hybrid-electric CX-70 SUV. Does it have the Zoom Zoom vibe?
By Timothy Boyer on
Many online forums answer the titled question with the oft-repeated advice, "Check your state's Lemon Law." In the Real World, however, here is the best short answer for what you can expect it to take.
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a Subaru salesperson fails to disclose every detail about your new 2024 Impreza RS hatch? Bob was in disbelief when he discovered crucial information during the post-sale walk around. Here is his enlightening story. 
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota's transition to electric vehicles may not be a choice as not every transition is a choice.
By Denis Flierl on
A new report from iSeeCars reveals that Toyota has the highest percentage of long-term owners at the brand level and is ranked number one as the most-loved now. Which are the most-loved Toyota models? Why is the Toyota RAV4 ranked so low?
By Tinsae Aregay on
The wait time to buy a Cybertruck has shrunk from months to weeks to days. It now takes Tesla less than 10 days to build and deliver a brand new $79,990 Cybertruck. This raises concerns that Tesla might soon run out of Cybertruck buyers.
By Timothy Boyer on
One car owner looking for help opens a can of worms in Reddit comments, which points to a vital car warning many DIY car owners think they have it right…but don't.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is rolling along quietly, and no one seems to notice. They have two significant achievements in October. I’ll explain those and more in this report. 
By Rob Enderle on
Musk says flying cars are coming but we’ve actually had them for around a century, they just sucked. But we are making incredible progress and if we can get AI into a scaled-up air-traffic-control and get a high-density lightweight battery solution.
By Rob Enderle on
The amount of EV misinformation is increasing, and EVs are having growing pains, but the market remains relatively strong. For most countries, the full pivot to EVs is around a decade out.
By Denis Flierl on
Ford Motor Co. is paying its U.S. dealers to take F-150 Lightning pickups from its new EV distribution centers. Find out how much they receive in incentives and what it means for new truck shoppers now.
By Denis Flierl on
Rather than buy new cars, Richard drives older vehicles. His wife drives an older Subaru Forester, and he recently purchased a 12-year-old Mini Cooper. Here is Richard's story that many readers can identify with.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Ark Invest is fired up for Tesla's autonomous future. Tesla's plan reveal substantial growth and technological evolution ahead.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is going to experience two monumental growth waves in 2025 and 2026, greatly increasing the value of the business.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has plans to release lower-end models next year. Tesla will get to an additional 500,000 deliveries next year, and this is how they are going to do it.
By Mary Conway on
The 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show runs next week, Nov. 5 – Nov. 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is one of the biggest automotive events in the nation and Mopar is making sure Ram trucks get noticed.