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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.

Here’s What You Can Do If Don’t See Your Compass on Your 2023 Toyota Tacoma

Owners of 2023 Toyota Tacoma Are Scratching Heads as On-dash Compass Disappears

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 2:00PM

Owners of the brand new 2023 Toyota Tacoma are starting to see that their on-dash compass has disappeared. Why did that happen?

Tesla Giga Texas Cybertruck Readiness Is Incredibly Fast, Seem Ahead of Schedule

By Armen Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 1:55PM

Tesla Is Making a Big Change in Its Supercharger Pricing in Europe

Tesla Is Making a Big Change in EU Supercharging: France to See a New Peak Hour Rate

By Armen Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 10:57AM

We just learned that Tesla is lowering prices at the supercharger network in EU. According to Automobile Propre, in France the new price is 0.39/KWh during peak hrs, 0.35/KWh out of peak hrs.

U.S. News Says The 17 Best SUVs For 2023 Include One Old And One New Subaru

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2023 - 10:51AM

What are the best new SUVs under $30,000? U.S. News says the 2023 Subaru Outback and Forester are two of the best. Check out the entire list here.

Ceramic Coating For 2023 Toyota Tundra Could Be Just A Waste Of Money

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 10:37AM

Are you thinking about getting your truck a ceramic coating for “protection”? Read what these Toyota Tundra owners said about it first.

Tesla Model Y and overall Inventory is down in January 2023

Tesla's Dismal Inventory Shortfall: Implications for 1Q Vehicle Volume

By Armen Hareyan on January 19, 2023 - 9:25AM

Tesla's US Model Y inventories have been cut down by two-thirds and the total inventories (S3XY) have been reduced by 50% since last week's price cuts. This suggests that the first quarter volumes could be as high as 450,000, exceeding the estimates of 427,000 from analysts.

Ford F-150 Transmission Leak Warning

By Timothy Boyer on January 19, 2023 - 8:46AM

Does your Ford F-150 have an ongoing transmission leak problem? Find out now about common leak points that are often misdiagnosed.

Don’t Look For Used Subaru Prices To Drop - Which New Models You Should Buy Now

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2023 - 7:25AM

As used car prices drop, don't look for lightly used Subaru models like the Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback to follow the trend. It makes sense for many buyers to buy a new model instead. Check out the report here before you buy a used model.

Public Still Excited About Tesla Cybertruck, Torque News Poll Indicates

By Armen Hareyan on January 18, 2023 - 11:53PM

The Tesla Cybertruck has been the talk of the town since its official release in November 2019. Despite some fears that the price may increase, a recent Torque News poll has indicated that the public still has a lot of interest in the vehicle.

The Sun is Shining on Tesla: A Brilliant Path to Profits

By Armen Hareyan on January 18, 2023 - 10:43PM

Tesla's innovative approach to the electric vehicle industry has, in many ways, been a veritable masterstroke, and the company's recent move to cut prices will arguably generate more sales and translate into more profits for Tesla from charging stations.

Short People Are Having A Hard Time With Manual Trunk On 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

The Heartbreaking Struggle of Short People with The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's Manual Trunk

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 18, 2023 - 4:04PM

If you get the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid without the power liftgate. If you are a little short of stature, you may have problems with opening it.

What Effect Will Tesla’s Price Cuts Have On US Auto Market? We Answer

By John Goreham on January 18, 2023 - 2:10PM

An EV writer recently posted the above query. It spurred some thought and this reply.

Tesla's Secret Weapon According to Munro Live - What Is It?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 18, 2023 - 11:20AM

We have a video of a conversation with Cory Steuben of Munro Live. He says Tesla has a secret weapon that gives it a competitive advantage.

Image of Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson crouched beside a disassembled Lucid Air front end module showing the placement of its camera and sensors.

Cantor Backs Lucid's Tech With Buy Rating For LCID

By James Walker on January 18, 2023 - 11:14AM

Lead Equity Analyst Andres Shephard believes Lucid's efficiency, range and more make it a solid investment.

Toyota Hybrids See Largest Jump In Used Value - Tesla Model 3 Sees Big Drop

By John Goreham on January 18, 2023 - 10:58AM

A new study shows that over the past 12 months, used Toyota hybrids and plug-in hybrids are increasing in value. By contrast, the Tesla Model 3 has seen the largest decline in value.

Tesla's Addressable Market Just Tripled - Here's Why

By Jeremy Johnson on January 18, 2023 - 10:58AM

We can see that due to Tesla's recent price cuts, that its addressable market for its vehicles has tripled. We'll go over why.

Tesla Model Y Continues to Dominate Europe Market - Best Seller For Two Months In a Row

By Jeremy Johnson on January 18, 2023 - 10:38AM

We have information that the Tesla Model Y is a best selling vehicle in Europe - for two months in a row now.

Subaru Affordability - Its Average New Car Transaction Price Tops $37,000 For The First Time

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2023 - 10:04AM

Are Subaru vehicles affordable? A new report from Kelley Blue Book says Subaru's average transaction price is now over $37,000. See how Subaru of America compares with other automakers' pricing.

Image of Tesla retail sales location by John Goreham

Study: Tesla Model 3 Is Vehicle With Biggest Used Car Price Drop

By John Goreham on January 18, 2023 - 8:56AM

Used car prices have finally started to drop. Interestingly, the Tesla Model 3 leads with the biggest drop.

Cybertruck Is Ready, But the Most Important Thing Is Missing

By Armen Hareyan on January 18, 2023 - 8:46AM

In the past few days the big story about the Cybertruck has been the revelations of Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen about the new features that haven’t been announced yet and that the final design is ready. However, in my opinion, there is a bigger and much more important thing that we need to know.

The Hot Subaru Crosstrek Wins Best Small SUV Retained Value Award Again

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2023 - 7:28AM

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek gets another retained value award from the CBB. Here is what it means for small SUV shoppers.

Here is Why Range Doesn't Matter In An EV

By Jeremy Johnson on January 17, 2023 - 10:28PM

We have a video that says range doesn't matter in an EV. Here's why.

Tesla and BYD Near Deal to Produce EVs in Indonesia With Minister Statement

By Jeremy Johnson on January 17, 2023 - 10:18PM

Tesla Got the Highest Level of Confirmation for a Deal for Electric Vehicles in Indonesia. BYD may also produce vehicles there as well.

Image of the front of a Lucid Air Pure painted Fathom Blue, a light silvery shade of blue. It wears the more efficient 19-inch wheels.

Lucid Air Pure Owner's Review: Intoxicating If Buggy

By James Walker on January 17, 2023 - 7:23PM

This Lucid Air Pure owner is extremely happy with his car despite some teething problems.

Tesla Covers Vehicles at Giga Texas - Are These Tesla's Generation 3 Vehicles?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 17, 2023 - 6:52PM

We see some covered vehicles at Giga Texas that appear smaller than all the other Tesla's. Are these Tesla's generation 3 vehicles?

Ford Bronco, Maverick Keep Winning Awards; This Time C/D’s ‘10Best Trucks, SUVs’

By Marc Stern on January 17, 2023 - 3:23PM

Ford's Bronco, which has garnered its share of attention, has added to its list of honors by being named Car and Driver's "10Best SUV." Meantime, the popular compact Maverick pickup was named the publication's "10Best Trucks."

Toyota’s Projection to Produce 10.6 million Cars This Year Could Mean New EV or PEV Vehicles

Toyota's Projected 10.6 Million Cars in 2023 Year Could Mean New EV and PHEV in Horizon

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 17, 2023 - 1:45PM

Toyota Recently projected an output of 10.6 million cars this year as they still suffer from chip shortages. What does this mean for the EV and PHEV vehicles?

Tesla China new insurance registrations and Elon Musk

Tesla China Sees 500% Rise in Insurance Registrations After Introducing Price Cuts

By Armen Hareyan on January 17, 2023 - 9:50AM

Tesla's price cut effect in China is extremely promising. Last week Tesla China’s weekly insurance registrations bounced back after price cuts, rising like 500 percent over the previous week.

Image of electrical inspector by John Goreham

5 Common Home EV Charger Installation Mistakes To Avoid

By John Goreham on January 17, 2023 - 9:24AM

New to the electric vehicle club? If you are about to install an electric vehicle charger, there are a few things you can do to avoid problems.

The Least Expensive Cars To Insure In 2023 - Subaru Has Two New SUVs In The Top 5

By Denis Flierl on January 17, 2023 - 8:55AM

How much does it cost to insure the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and 2023 Forester? A new report says Crosstrek and Forester are among the top five least expensive new cars in 2023. Check out the latest information here.

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