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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 Denis Flierl on
Are you ready for the Subaru WRX STI to return after a five-year hiatus? Here is why the new STe will be worth the wait.
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2023 Subaru Forester the best compact SUV you can buy this winter? Consumer Reports says it's one of the best picks for small SUV shoppers and that you should buy it and avoid the Toyota RAV4. Check out the report here before you buy.
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports lists the top used car and truck models over the past 10 years ranging in price from below $10,000 up to $40,000 that includes the recommended model years you should be looking at.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has launched two new Cybertruck factory color options – matte black and satin white. According to Tesla’s online configurator, these options cost an extra $6,500.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla launched the Cybertruck with a “Range Extender” that bumps the Cybertruck’s range to 470 miles. Elon Musk has provided details saying it’s “an optional battery pack that fits in 1/3 of the truck bed, used for long trips & towing things up mountains”
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a Cybertruck range extender add-on that will extend the Cybertruck range to 470 miles for the all wheel drive and 440 for the beast mode variant. This will be a battery add-on the size of a toolbox for a reported $16,000.
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Cybertruck delivery event finished, and we have the most breaking and exclusive details from the event here to share. It includes the Cybertruck beating a Porsche 911 in a race - while towing a Porsche 911.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Concerns over surprisingly small Cybertruck range numbers accidentally shared by MHBHD have tempered expectations for the Cybertruck. Tesla’s stock is down in a day that’s expected to be the company’s biggest product launch.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk just shared a photo of an endless line of Cybertrucks, and, we have all the photos and details at the event. Tesla will begin customer deliveries to get to 250,000 Cybertrucks produced per year. This will take about 12 to 18 months to reach.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new video, ahead of Cybertruck delivery event shows the truck demonstrating its 4-wheel steering and steer-by-wire systems doing turns over Giga Texas helipad. In the video, we can see the Cybertruck’s incredibly tight turning and easy maneuverability.
By John Goreham on
We update our long-term test of the Ford Bronco Sport with a focus on things we have learned in the first four months of ownership including a look at the community of owners.
By John Goreham on
In a new study based on owner-reported problems, Consumer Reports busts the myth that battery-electric vehicles are more reliable than hybrids and conventional gas-powered vehicles.
By Denis Flierl on
Which new Subaru models can customers expect to see in 2024? There are six new models, and you may be interested in one of them.
By Denis Flierl on
Which cars get the most speeding tickets? It’s not a surprise of one Subaru model, but the automaker now has three models with the most speeding traffic citations in the U.S. Check out the top ten vehicles and see if your model makes the list.
By Mary Conway on
The Chevy Tahoe and Suburbans already are the top sellers in the large SUV market. Chevrolet is adding a huge infotainment screen and more engine choices to stay ahead of competitors.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Giga Texas is swarming with Cybertrucks and this is because Tesla is getting ready to have their Cybertruck delivery event tomorrow. This is a one of a kind event for Tesla.
By Jeremy Johnson on
There's a leak of the Cybertruck UI, and it shows 265 miles of range at nearly a full charge. With 9 out of 10 bars filled, this suggests about 300 miles of range. I think this is a dual motor Cybertruck.
By Denis Flierl on
What are the ten most reliable cars you can buy now? Consumer Reports' massive annual surveys reveal one Subaru SUV continues to shine for reliability.
By Jeremy Johnson on
In the first of its kind, a luxury charging station for Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. offers up to 500 kWh charging and a host of luxuries. A Tesla owner takes their car there to charge.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk promised at the Cybertruck unveiling that the vehicle will have a solar panel cover option that “can generate 15 miles per day.” And now Tesla code reveals that the EV maker is working on “Cybertruck solar.”
By Denis Flierl on
Which are the best used SUVs under $20,000? Check these top models from KBB before you buy. And the Subaru Forester model year that’s the best.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla manager confirmed that the Cybertruck will have a relatively small 123KWh battery pack. We’ve also seen a Cybertruck showing a 267-mile range at full charge. However, what if there was a simple trick to drastically extend the Cybertruck’s range?
By Denis Flierl on
How easy will it be to get a 2024 Subaru Forester and 2024 Subaru Crosstrek? It may be more challenging at the end of the year. Some models will be more plentiful.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo impressed me from the get-go with its use of high-quality materials and competitive pricing. From the sleek exterior to the thoughtfully crafted interior, Mazda has spared no expense in making this car visually appealing.
By Mary Conway on
GM is recalling 60,000 2024 Chevy Trax, 2024 Buick Encore GX and 2024 Buick Envista because their instrument panels can go blank while the vehicles are being driven.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla and other EVs are seeing drops in the costs of battery kWh over time. What's interesting about this is that this drop isn't done and will continue on indefinitely. Batteries for EVs will become a cheap and readily available commodity.
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Tesla app is revealing some new updates for the Cybertruck and in it are seen a variety of things including "Beast Mode", information about the wheels, along with Tesla accessories, and a tent.
By John Goreham on
The average price for a new electric vehicle has dropped year over year, while hybrids have seen a steep increase in average transaction prices. The reasons for both are nuanced but point to hybrids gaining in popularity. 
By Timothy Boyer on
Saw what looks like a promising decent used car deal on Facebook Marketplace? Here’s what you need to look for before buying one and what you should never do.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck delivery event will exclusively be streamed on X (Twitter). Given the fact that Tesla is a publicly traded company, this raises the question of whether Elon Musk has gone too far propping up X using Tesla.