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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.

Tesla's Record Setting Month at Giga Shanghai
Tesla's Record Setting Month at Giga Shanghai
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has set a new record for production in Giga Shanghai. Tesla produced over 76,000 vehicles and this is still far from what Tesla will be producing by the end of the year.
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Ford Updates BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving; Adds Features
By Marc Stern on
For the last couple several years, Ford has been working with its hands-free driving suite called BlueCruise. Now at BlueCruise 1.2, the driving suite offers such things as automatic land-changing and other features.
2013 Subaru Outback
Consumer Reports Says Subaru Outback Is Your Best 10-Year-Old SUV Pick
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Outback is now one of the three best ten-year-old used car picks and the best SUV choice for shoppers. Check out the top picks from Consumer Reports that are under $15,000.
Image of fans photographing and taking video of the 2023 Nissan Z by John Goreham
Test Report - Nissan Z Fans Love the New 2023 Z Sports Coupe
By John Goreham on
Fans of the classic and recent Nissan Z cars LOVE the new generation. Here's what we observed during our time in the new 2023 Nissan Z.
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Plans For Powerful Hybrid Mustang Reportedly Shelved
By Marc Stern on
As the big reveal gets closer and closer more information is coming out about the upcoming 2024 Mustang. For sure, it will likely have a V8 powerplant under the hood. Indeed, the V8 is likely the last gasoline engine that will power the Mustang line. Plans for a hybrid -- battery/gas engine -- Mustang have reportedly been shelved. The reveal is coming Sept. 14.
2023 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage
Subaru Tries To Build More New Forester SUVs For The U.S. But Still Can’t Keep Up
By Denis Flierl on
Why is the 2022 Subaru Forester so hard to find in the U.S. market? Subaru released its factory export results, and it gives some insight.
Jay Leno on Elon Musk & EVs: “I Think He Should Get ... Credit"
Jay Leno on Elon Musk & EVs: “I Think He Should Get ... Credit"
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model Y
Model Y With Tesla Vision Receives Top Score On New Euro NCAP Safety Test Despite Lack Of Radar
By Tinsae Aregay on
The Tesla Model Y has received a leading score of 98 percent in Euro NCAP's automatic emergency braking test despite the vehicle not being equipped with radar. This is a great testament to Elon Musk's and Tesla's belief that level 5 autonomy can be achieved using only cameras.
Image showing semi trucks with Lucid logos on their trailers pulling away from a loading depot.
Six Production And Logistics Executives Have Left Lucid
By James Walker on
Lucid reshuffles high-level personnel as it fights to ramp up production.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
2 New Subaru Models Outpace The Best But Customer Loyalty Still Declines
By Denis Flierl on
A new report says Subaru customer loyalty declines even though they have two of the top-selling models. See why new car shoppers are switching car brands faster now.
Tesla solar roof
Elon Musk Says More Tesla Solar & Batteries Are Needed In California Amid Record Heat Wave & Power Outages
By Tinsae Aregay on
California is currently experiencing record heat waves and a record electricity demand with authorities warning residents to prepare for rolling blackout. And in response, Elon Musk says the state needs more solar panels & stationary batteries to deal with the current situation.
Tesla Is Reportedly Tendering for Contracts of 2nd Gigafactory in Shanghai
Tesla Is Reportedly Tendering for Contracts of 2nd Gigafactory in Shanghai
By Armen Hareyan on
There are unconfirmed rumors in China that Tesla is building a second Gigafactory in China. This is in addition to a strong possibility that Tesla has already started certain processed to build a Gigafactory in Quebec Canada. But now we are hearing rumors of a second Gigafactory in China. In this report I am going to tell you everything I know abut it, some of which is confirmed, while the rest is not.
Image of manual transmission in GR Supra courtesy of Toyota
Toyota's 2023 GR Supra Is Now Available With a Stick Shift Manual Transmission
By John Goreham on
The long-awaited arrival of the stick shift Toyota Supra is now here.
2022 Subaru Ascent, 2023 Subaru Ascent features, pricing
Subaru Has Good And Bad News For New Ascent Shoppers
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Ascent sells well before the newly-upgraded 2023 Ascent models arrive. But there's bad news if customers wait for the 2023 models this Fall.
Is There Really a 430 Mile Range Model 3 Battery?
Is There Really a 430 Mile Range Model 3 Battery?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Is there really a 430 mile range Model 3 Battery? Recent news has come out that CATL will produce such a battery. The question is: What will Tesla do with this battery? Will they utilize all the range, or reduce the size of the battery pack?
Kia Niro, Telluride, and Rio vehicles
Kia Models Recognized As Top Performers By MotorTrend
By Justin Hart on
Last week, Kia notched several new accolades from MotorTrend magazine for vehicles across its lineup, proving yet again that Kia is making some of the most desirable, impressive, safe, and value oriented vehicles one can buy.
Tesla Has Something Big About To Happen...
Tesla Has Something Big About To Happen...
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has 3 big things about to happen as it is about to surprise everyone with its results in Q3 and Q4 of 2022.
2022 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Subaru Impreza pricing, features
Impreza Is Subaru’s Biggest Surprise - There’s 4 Reasons Why
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Impreza is Subaru’s surprise model this summer. Here’s why and what’s next for compact car shoppers.
Image of Michelin CrossClimate2 tire by John Goreham
Avoid the Directional Tire Trap If You Own A VW ID.4 Or Any Vehicle With Mis-Matched Tire Sizes
By John Goreham on
Some vehicles have different front and rear tire sizes. In vehicles where this is the case, you must avoid tires with a directional tire tread. Here’s why.
Image courtesy of Lamborghini
Lamborghini Confirms New Plug-In Hybrid Supercar For 2023
By John Goreham on
The days of conventional engines at Lamborghini are now numbered.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek pricing, specs, features
The Subaru Crosstrek Is Smokin’ Hot - Outselling Outback And Forester
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is the hot model in the lineup for Subaru of America again. The Crosstrek is now outselling the Outback and Forester. See what’s coming for new car shoppers.
My Tesla Recharged Itself While Driving
My Tesla Recharged Itself While Driving
By Jeremy Johnson on
My Tesla Model 3 RWD gained an astounding 6% of its battery on a downhill drive from a mountain hike I went on. This is staggering and beats any ICE car hands down.
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Ford Recalls 2022 Mustang Mach-E EVs To Repair Half-Shaft Problem
By Marc Stern on
This has been quite a year for Ford as the automaker has filed 40-plus recalls, several to fix problems with driveshafts. Now, the automaker has filed another recall, this time for the Mustang Mach-E, to fix a troublesome right rear half-shaft.
3 Tesla Semi Updated Trucks Sighted in Road Testing
Three Tesla Semi Updated Trucks Sighted in Road Testing, Pointing To Imminent Delivery
By Armen Hareyan on
2013 to 2022 Subaru longevity
Which Subaru Vehicle Is The Most Reliable? One Model Lasts The Longest
By Denis Flierl on
How reliable are Subaru vehicles over the last ten years? There is new data that says one Subaru SUV lasts the longest. Which model is the lowest performing?
Toyota and solid state battery research
Despite Toyota's Slow Pace Solid State Batteries Are Not a False Hope
By Armen Hareyan on
While Toyota holds about 1,000 patents in the field of solid-state battery research for electric cars, we are seeing more suppliers and think this type of a battery in electric cars is not a false hope.
Tesla Supplier CATL Announces 430-Mile New battery
Tesla Supplier CATL Announces 430-Mile New battery
By Armen Hareyan on
2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, pricing, fuel mileage
Subaru Outback Hasn’t Lost Its Appeal, It’s Ready For An American Revival
By Denis Flierl on
Sales of the 2022 Subaru Outback dropped again in August. Has the Outback lost its appeal with customers? Here is what new car shoppers should know about the Outback.
Image showing Lucid Group Chairman Andrew Liveris during his interview with David Rubenstein
Lucid Chairman: We Can Compete With Tesla
By James Walker on
Lucid Group Chairman Andrew Liveris says Lucid's technology advantage gives it the ability to take on Tesla.
Image of the Audi RS Q e-tron E2 in a studio sitting on bright orange wheels.
Audi RS Q E-Tron E2 Revealed Ahead Of Dakar 2023
By James Walker on
Improved version of the Audi RS Q e-tron is lighter, more aerodynamic and easier to rally.
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