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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.

Consumer Reports Recommend These Tires as Best in Value
Best Tire Values Rated by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest on tires from all-season to all-terrain that deliver the best performance for your money.
Tesla Giga Berlin
Tesla Begins 4680 cell Manufacturing At Giga Berlin Less Than A Year Since Start Of Construction
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to Brandenburg Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach, who today gave a speech to the state parliament, Tesla has made the Giga Berlin 4680 battery plant operational. Tesla was able to go from ground preparation work for the factory to 4680 cell production in less than a year.
Tesla Patents Magnetic Horizontal Windshield Wiper Technology: Amazingly Efficient
Tesla Patents Magnetic Horizontal Windshield Wiper Technology: Amazingly Efficient
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has just patented magnetic horizontal windshield wipers. This technology will be much more efficient and durable.
Thailand Gets First Supercharger Station From Tesla - Why This is Important for Thailand
Thailand Gets First Supercharger Station From Tesla - Why This is Important for Thailand
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has just installed its first breathtaking looking Supercharger in Thailand and this will be the first of many.
Tesla To Open Superchargers To Other EVs - Network Will Double by 2024
Tesla To Open Superchargers To Other EVs - Network Will Double by 2024
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is opening its Supercharger network to other EVs in the U.S. with plans to double capacity by the end of 2024.
Original image of windshield crack by John Goreham
IIHS Finds Windshield Replacements and Crash Repairs Complicated By Safety Tech
By John Goreham on
Automated driver assist technology has its upside for certain. However, when your windshield breaks or you have a collision, it can lead to recalibration hassles.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek
Buy The Cheap Subaru Crosstrek Now? New Trims Are More Expensive And Why You Should Wait
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek affordable? According to a new U.S. News report, the subcompact SUV is the most affordable for new SUV shoppers. But it makes more sense for shoppers to wait. Check out the Crosstrek report here.
2024 Subaru Baja pickup
Top Car Brands All Have One - Subaru Is Still Missing An Important Vehicle Offering
By Denis Flierl on
What are the most considered car brands when new car shoppers are looking for a new vehicle in 2023? A Kelley Blue Book report says that Subaru remains in the 10th spot overall again this year. Check out the new report and discover what Subaru is missing in its all-wheel-drive lineup.
Ford F-150 Lightning Battery Issue May Be Linked To QC; Here’s A Peak At Why
Ford F-150 Lightning Battery Issue May Be Linked To QC; Here’s A Peak At Why
By Marc Stern on
On Tuesday, Ford put a hold on further manufacturing of the super-hot electric pickup, the Lightning, because of a potential battery issue. Here's a possible look at the cause of it all.
Skipping Gears is Not Always a Problem
Ford F-150 Transmission Test Owners Can Do While Driving
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s a recent reveal by a Ford mechanic on what it means when your F-150 appears to be skipping gears, with a self-test to see if your vehicle is developing a transmission problem or not.
Original image of Ford F-150 Lightning by John Goreham
Breaking News - Battery Issue Halts Ford F-150 Lightning EV
By John Goreham on
Production and sales of the Ford F-150 Lightning have been paused due to what may be a battery issue.
Tesla Model S image by John Goreham
Used Tesla Values Dropping at 3X Industry Average
By John Goreham on
The latest data show that used Tesla vehicles are dropping in value dramatically faster than the overall average.
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Offers Free Anti-Theft Upgrade In Response to Thefts and Insurance Issues
By John Goreham on
We have the full list of Hyundai models that qualify for this no-cost security update. Is your vehicle on the list?
Giga Berlin - the Machine that Builds the Machine
Giga Berlin - the Machine that Builds the Machine
By Jeremy Johnson on
There are a series of videos from Tesla showing Giga Berlin at work, building Tesla vehicles with the latest technology.
PepsiCo Talks About Using the Tesla Semi
PepsiCo Talks About Using the Tesla Semi
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a video of PepsiCo executives talking about their usage of the Tesla semi.
Four Occupants Survive Model 3 Crash in Germany
Four Occupants Survive Model 3 Crash in Germany
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have news that there was a rollover crash in Germany with a Tesla Model 3. Four occupants survived.
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
This 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Explains Toyota’s Success In a Nutshell
By John Goreham on
An imported right-hand-drive SUV from Toyota’s days as an up-and-comer helps explain how Toyota became the world’s number one producer of automobiles.
2023 Subaru Forester owners
A Surprising Number Of Subaru Owners Say No To An All-New Forester Hybrid
By Denis Flierl on
In a recent poll of Subaru Forester owners, they were asked if they would buy a new Forester hybrid trim level. See how many said no to a new plug-in hybrid model.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
The 11 Most Significant Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek Upgrades And One You Missed
By Denis Flierl on
Here are eleven of the most significant upgrades on the remodeled 2024 Subaru Crosstrek that are coming for U.S. customers. However, there's one new upgrade that is missing. Check out the next-generation improvements here and why customers must wait for the most important one.
Tesla Investor Day Predictions: What Tesla Will Talk About
Tesla Investor Day Predictions: What Tesla Will Talk About
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is having investor day in 2 weeks and these are the main things that will get talked about.
Tesla to Expand Insurance Internationally - Starting with the U.K.
Tesla to Expand Insurance Internationally - Starting with the U.K.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is expanding its Insurance internationally. Previously, it had just been available in the U.S.
Get Ready for Tesla FSD V11
Get Ready for Tesla FSD V11
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla's FSD Software version 11 is just about to release. It will be Tesla's most important release yet.
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Once Again Increases The Price Of The Model Y In An Attempt To Curb Demand Generated By Price Cuts
By Tinsae Aregay on
Last month, Tesla cut the prices of all its vehicles in the US. This has spurred incredible demand for Tesla vehicles, especially the Model Y which saw its prices cut by 20%. Today, however, in an attempt to curb demand for the Model Y, Tesla has once again increased the price of the all-electric crossover.
Image Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
See the Anti-Tesla FSD Advert Run During Super Bowl
By John Goreham on
An advertisement that asks why Tesla’s Full Self Driving Technology isn’t better regulated ran during the Super Bowl in limited markets. You can view it here to see what all the fuss is about.
Tesla Semi Ramp Up: 38 Trucks and Counting
38 Tesla Semi Trucks Roll Out, Marking Production Momentum
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Semi production ramp hits 38 trucks built and counting, but something bigger is coming soon.
2023 Subaru Solterra
It Costs Less To Fill Up A Subaru With Gas Than Charge An EV? Don’t Tell The EVangelists
By Denis Flierl on
How does the cost to fill up a Subaru all-wheel-drive vehicle compare with the cost of charging an electric vehicle? A new study revealed that vehicle owners with a gas-powered car paid less than EV owners to charge their vehicles. Check out the surprising report here.
2022 Subaru WRX
10 Cars With The Most DUIs - It’s Bad News For One Hot Subaru Model Again
By Denis Flierl on
Which car models have drivers with the most DUIs? It's not a list automakers want to be on, but Subaru has a hot model to make the unpopular list again. Check out the report here.
Tesla Service
Elon Musk: Tesla FSD Beta V11 Will Be Adapted For EU Roads & Submitted To Regulators, 90% Of Work Already Done
By Tinsae Aregay on
After years of lagging behind, Elon Musk has finally promised to release a significant autopilot upgrade to Tesla owners in the EU. Musk also added 90% of work done on FSD Beta in the US and Canada applies Worldwide, and that after FSD Beta V11 is released in North America, it will be adapted for EU roads and submitted to regulators for approval.
The Truth About EVs and Range - The Zeekr 001 and Model 3 Compared
The Truth About EVs and Range - The Zeekr 001 and Model 3 Compared
By Jeremy Johnson on
To determine the truth about EVs and range, there are several things that must be looked at. In this article, we'll compare the Zeekr 001 with a reported range of 641 miles and cost of $43,500 to the Model 3 RWD with 272 miles of range, costing $43,990, and a Tesla Model 3 long range.
Tesla Model Y Popeyes
A Tesla Model Y Featured In Popeyes’ Super Bowl Ad
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla famously doesn't do paid advertisements or endorsements. However, as Tesla's brand power grows, increasingly companies are putting more effort to be associated with the EV maker. And one new example is a Popeyes ad featuring a Tesla Model Y currently scheduled to run on the super bowel.
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