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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.

What is Toyota's approach to electric vehicles?

Toyota's Hybrid and PHEV Strategy: A Calculated Move, Not a Missed EV Bus

By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2024 - 10:57PM

The statement "Toyota was right again" regarding their focus on hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) over pure electric vehicles is a complex issue. Here's a deeper look at Toyota's strategy, the current EV landscape, and why hybrids remain relevant.

Why I Bought a 2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid - Range, Refinement, and Reliability

By Hande Tuncer on April 8, 2024 - 9:40PM

In this story, I explain why I traded my beloved Mazda CX-5 for a 2024 Toyota Venza.

Jeep Uses Solar Eclipse to Launch Blacked-Out 2024 Jeep Gladiator

By Mary Conway on April 8, 2024 - 8:01PM

Jeep has a new NightHawk special edition of the 2024 Jeep Gladiator. The NightHawk will have a limited run of just 2,000 Gladiators.

Image of 2024 Mazda CX-50 by John Goreham

Three Ways the ‘24 Mazda CX-50 Is Best In Class and Two Opportunities For Improvement

By John Goreham on April 8, 2024 - 1:49PM

Mazda’s 2024 CX-50 is a big hit. We found three things we liked about the CX-50 and identified two areas in need of improvement.

Old image of electric car courtesy of Library of Congress

EVs Once Had a 33% Market Share In America - Now It’s Under 8%

By John Goreham on April 8, 2024 - 11:20AM

The golden age of EVs was about one century ago. What happened, and why have EVs struggled to reach their prior share of the U.S. vehicle market? Here is a walk through three centuries of EVs in America.

New 2022 and 2023 Model Year EVs Sit On Dealer Lots Unsold

By John Goreham on April 8, 2024 - 9:15AM

Looking for a great deal on a new vehicle? Electric vehicles from one or two model years ago are gathering cobwebs on dealer lots and now overlap 2024 model-year vehicles. Dealers are offering five-figure discounts to move the old inventory.

Subaru Forester Vs. Hyundai Tucson, U.S. News Says One Is Far Better And Why We Disagree

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2024 - 6:54AM

Which is the best compact SUV, the Subaru Forester or the Hyundai Tucson? Check out the recent U.S. News comparison.

WRX Fans Send Direct Message To Subaru

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2024 - 5:53AM

What is the future of the Subaru WRX? Did Subaru swing and miss with the performance sports car? I'll examine both questions.

Jeep is Out With a Stunning Pink for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler and it has Nothing to Do With Barbie!

By Mary Conway on April 7, 2024 - 9:19PM

Every year, Jeep brings out a couple of limited-edition colors. This year's pink was a huge hit when it was first introduced in 2021.

Not All Flare Nut Wrenches Are Equal in Price or Performance

The Common Car Tool You Should Never Buy Cheap

By Timothy Boyer on April 7, 2024 - 4:53PM

Are there any tools you should never buy on the cheap? When it comes to your car’s brake and fuel lines this is a definite “YES!” as demonstrated in this important wrench review.

10 Best Used SUVs Under $10K, Subaru Outback Or Forester And The Pick You Should Steer Clear Of

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2024 - 6:30AM

What are the best used SUVs you can buy for under $10,000? Check out Kelley Blue Book's ten best picks. I also included more used models that are in U.S. News rankings. But there's one KBB Subaru pick you may want to steer clear of.

Subaru’s Forgotten Hot New Hatch

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2024 - 5:56AM

There's one newly remodeled Subaru that's been forgotten. It's the all-new 2024 Impreza compact hatch, and here's why new model shoppers are leaving it behind.

Kia, Like Other Legacy Automakers, Is Going To Focus On Making More Hybrids And Cheaper EVs

By Justin Hart on April 6, 2024 - 7:38PM

It may not come as a surprise, but Kia has abruptly announced that it plans to increase the introduction and production of hybrid models as it expects demands for EVs to slow. To be fair, Kia also expects to focus on more affordable EV models too.

Caterham Project V Electric Sports car, Tesla Roadster Rival

Forget the EV Horsepower Wars – Caterham Shows Us the Right Way

By Bhavik Sreenath on April 6, 2024 - 1:10PM

Forget Tesla and other gimmicky EVs. Caterham's Project V electric sports car is built for real drivers. Think pure thrills, lightweight agility, and you in control.

Jaguar I-Pace runaway incident fuels fears about EV safety and reliability. Are we rushing electrification at the cost of our safety?

Is Your Electric Car Safe? Jaguar I-Pace Failure Sparks Reliability Debate

By Bhavik Sreenath on April 6, 2024 - 11:48AM

Jaguar I-Pace runaway incident fuels fears about EV safety and reliability. Are we rushing electrification at the cost of our safety?

Subaru Solterra EV Sales Are So Disappointing A Big Price Cut Is Coming

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2024 - 6:42AM

Where is the 2023 Subaru Solterra now, and where is it going? Solterra sales continue to drop, and a significant price cut could be coming.

How Far Can The Subaru Ascent Fall? It’s Upside Down 9 Months And Counting

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2024 - 5:57AM

Sales of the 2024 Subaru Ascent have dropped again. The midsize 3-row SUV's March performance was dismal. How far can the Ascent family hauler fall?

Tesla To Unveil Robotaxi on 8/8 - According To Elon Musk Directly Posting On X

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 5:01PM

Elon Musk posts directly on X that there will be a Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8. This is in only 4 months and comes after a controversial article from Reuters about Tesla's compact car being cancelled.

Kia EV3 concept, EV9, K4 wagon, and purpose built EVs

Kia's US Sales Decline 4th Month In A Row, Raising Questions About Why

By Justin Hart on April 5, 2024 - 2:32PM

Last week, Kia released US sales data for March and as much as Kia focused on the positive details in its press release, the hard truth is that its sales were down again, for the 4th month in a row. This begs the question: why are Kia’s sales declining?

Blatant Manipulation of Tesla Happens With False News Report That Tesla Is Scrapping $25K Compact Car - Elon Confirms It Is NOT True

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 12:57PM

A blatant manipulation of Tesla was just attempted in a false news report from Reuters that Tesla is scrapping its $25K car. Elon confirmed this is NOT true.

Astonishing Moments With FSD 12 Revealed - Uncanny Ability To Drive Like a Human

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 10:47AM

Tesla's FSD has done some astonishing things over the last few months. Here's the top 5 scenarios that showed just how human-like it has become.

Nissan Leaf was one of the early electric vehicles

Beyond Tesla When Will Legacy Automakers Turn a Profit on Electric Vehicles?

By Armen Hareyan on April 5, 2024 - 10:12AM

Tesla may be leading the electric vehicle charge, but when will legacy automakers catch up and turn a profit? Let's dive deeper into the challenges and potential timelines for profitability beyond Tesla.

The Outback Isn’t Even Close To Subaru’s Top Compact SUV

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2024 - 6:43AM

The 2024 Subaru Outback has fallen behind and may be unable to catch the hot Forester. See what happened in March and, more importantly, what's next for the midsize SUV.

The New Remodeled Subaru Forester Pricing, You Better Be Sitting

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2024 - 6:01AM

We've been waiting for the next-generation 2025 Subaru Forester pricing. Now we know how much the price increased, and it's significant. Consider taking a seat first before you read this.

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser And 2024 Lexus GX Are More Different Than You Think

By Dimitar Angelov on April 5, 2024 - 4:31AM

Despite Toyota and Lexus' rugged SUV models sharing the same platform and overall styling, there are a few key differences between the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2024 Lexus GX

This Quicksilver Tesla Looks As Good As Any I've Ever Seen - When Is It Coming To The U.S.?

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 3:11AM

Quicksilver is a stunning color, and I see a Model Y looking as good as any Tesla I've ever seen. When is the quicksilver color coming to the U.S. for Tesla vehicles?

Uber Is About To Be Disrupted By Autonomous Vehicles: Tesla's FSD and Waymo

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 2:50AM

Uber, as we know it, is about to be disrupted, and it's going to come in the form of Tesla's FSD and Waymo.

How To Maintain Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Without Breaking The Bank and Going To The Dealer

By Armen Hareyan on April 5, 2024 - 12:16AM

This is a complete 10-point guide on how to maintain your Toyota RAV4 hybrid vehicle without breaking your budget or going to the dealer.

Equation Predicts the Speed Your Car Will Hydroplane

Best Tires for Rain in 2024 Says Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on April 4, 2024 - 10:21PM

The truth when it comes to which tires perform the best in rain per Consumer Reports. Plus, a Reddit post explains how to predict the expected speed your car will hydroplane.

Why Solid-State Batteries Aren't Ready for Primetime: The Hype vs. Reality

By Bhavik Sreenath on April 4, 2024 - 11:33AM

Let's see how far solid-state batteries in electric cars are from commercialization. The reality shows that they are years away as the industry needs to solve certain problems first. But there is surprisingly good news as well about solid-state batteries.

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