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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.

Image of 2022 Hyundai Kona for sale
More Than Half of American Drivers Excluded From EV Tax Incentive
By John Goreham on
Ensuring that certain groups unfavorable to society don't get a break outweighs the environmental benefits of more people buying more electric vehicles.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek
The 20 Most Popular SUVs - A Hot Subaru Crosstrek Closes In On Top 10
By Denis Flierl on
How do the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, Outback, and Forester sales compare with the top twenty new SUVs? Subaru's three vehicles made the twenty most popular list, and the Crosstrek barely missed the top ten best-selling new SUVs. Check out the rankings here.
Ford Is Developing New EV Platform For Its Next-Gen Cars
Ford Is Developing New EV Platform For Its Next-Gen Cars
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Quietly Downgrades Model Y Performance Brakes and Reportedly Puts Cover on Them
Tesla Quietly Downgrades Model Y Performance Brakes and Reportedly Puts Cover on Them
By Armen Hareyan on
The Price War Between Tesla and BYD is Just Getting Started
The Price War Between Tesla and BYD is Just Getting Started
By Jeremy Johnson on
With Tesla's latest price cuts, BYD buyers in China are cancelling orders to buy a Tesla. The price war is on.
Tesla's Are Now Cheaper Than Toyota's - Why They Are Cheaper
Tesla's Are Now Cheaper Than Toyota's - Why They Are Cheaper
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla vehicles are drastically cheaper and now are cheaper than a Toyota. Here's why.
Quad Motor Cybertruck Will Be Less Than $80,000 - What the Actual Price Will Be
Quad Motor Cybertruck Will Be Less Than $80,000 - What the Actual Price Will Be
By Jeremy Johnson on
With Tesla's recent price cuts, you can be assured that if these prices stay the way they are, that the Tesla Cybertruck will come down in price. Here's what we think it will be.
5-Year-Old SUVs recommended by CR Analysts
Most Fuel-Efficient Used Three-Row Midsized SUVs
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for a used SUV that will save you on fuel and money? Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on three-row, 5-year-old SUVs with respectable fuel efficiency as a good alternative to buying a new SUV today.
Owners Answer How Accurate Build Date Estimate Is For 2023 Toyota Tundra
2023 Toyota Tundra: Delivery Times Have Shrunk Thanks to Toyota's Lesson Learned
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Delivery times after the build date for 2023 Toyota Tundra seem to be pretty short compared to last year. Has Toyota learned their lesson?
Image showing a dark red Lucid Air parked in the company's flagship Beverly Hills Studio. The dark red of the car contrasts with the light wood around it in the Studio.
Illinois Auto Dealers Association Challenges Lucid's Direct-to-Consumer Car Sales Ruling
By James Walker on
The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association is appealing a December 2022 ruling that gave Lucid the green light to sell cars direct to consumers.
Image of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV by John Goreham
All-New 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL S-AWC - Better In Every Possible Way
By John Goreham on
We explain why the all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle is an outstanding new offering for those looking for a green SUV.
Tesla Has Brought New Features to Cybertruck That Haven't Been Yet Announced
Tesla Has Brought New Features to Cybertruck That Haven't Been Yet Announced
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Cybertruck will have new and unannounced features about which we still don't know anything. They are not unveiled yet. There is a very big story about the Tesla Cybertruck in addition to the 9,000 ton Giga Press installation at Giga Texas, which prepared Cybertruck for production. And that story is that Tesla has brought features to Cybertruck that haven't been Yet announced.
Finicky wireless Charger gives free incentive for 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners To Purchase Aftermarket Assembly.
2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Finicky Wireless Charger Gives Incentive for Aftermarket Assembly Purchase
By Harutiun Hareyan on
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners are turning to aftermarket Wireless Charging assembly after numerous complaints of it failing or not working at all.
Image of 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV by John Goreham
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: The Ultimate Winter Vehicle Testing Results
By John Goreham on
Yes, it is! Here is a long list of the reasons why the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is a great winter vehicle along with our testing results.
Tesla Model Y in front of a Tesla store.
Tesla Quietly Unveils the Ultra-Affordable Model Y: 279 Miles of Range for Less!
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla has quietly started selling a cheaper Model Y with a 279-mile range and using the 4680 battery pack, but you won't find this variant of Tesla's electric SUV on the configurator yet. This is in addition to last Friday’s price cuts, which I have reported here.
2024-2026 Subaru new model preview
The 2024 - 2026 New Subaru Model Preview And What You Should Wait For
By Denis Flierl on
If you are waiting to buy a new car, here are the latest Subaru models for the next three years. See which next-generation vehicles you want to wait for before purchasing a new car this winter.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, 2023 Subaru Impreza
iSeeCars Best Cars Of 2023 - Two Unlikely Subaru Models Score First Place
By Denis Flierl on
What are the best new cars for shoppers in 2023? A new iSeeCars report ranks the Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and Impreza among the best new models. Here are the best new cars for 2023 and the two unlikely Subaru models that score first place.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Chief Designer Says New Model S/X Yoke Steering Wheel ‘Makes A Lot Of Sense For The Cybertruck’
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, in an interview with Ryan McCaffrey of Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motor’s Unofficial Podcast says the new Model S & X yoke steering wheel "makes a lot of sense" for the Cybertruck.
The Astonishing Economics of the Tesla Megapack
The Astonishing Economics of the Tesla Megapack
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla's Megapack is getting more attention. This is because it is being built at a massive scale in Lathrop, California and is using LFP batteries. And, there is much more.
Why Switching Oil Types Can Be Bad for Your Car
Toyota Engine Oil Switching Advice You Must Follow Warning
By Timothy Boyer on
Is it okay to switch the type of engine oil you use in your Toyota? Here’s the latest on a Toyota engine oil question one owner asked a Toyota expert if in fact whether they were ruining their engine by doing this. Plus, find out what is the maximum number of miles you really should wait before changing your oil and why manufacturers mislead owners about this point; and, why Toyota is now switching to SAE 0W-16 oil!
2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Subaru Outback
The Hottest New Subaru Models Now And Why Crosstrek Is Left Out 
By Denis Flierl on
Are you shopping for a new 2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Outback, or 2023 Crosstrek? Check out the ten most researched new SUVs before you go to the car dealer this winter. The hot Forester is now the most popular Subaru SUV, with the Outback a close second. See why the Crosstrek is off the latest most popular new cars list.
Elon Musk Uncovers Stunning Irony Between Tesla and Mercedes-Benz
Elon Musk Uncovers Stunning Irony Between Tesla and Mercedes-Benz
By Armen Hareyan on
Elon Musk has just confirmed the bold irony between Tesla and Mercedes-Benz, revealing that both were first in mutually-opposing categories, but yet the one helped the other.
2024 Chevrolet Trax 'Dream Chaser' Contest
Chevy Will Pay One Person $100,000 to Chase Their Dreams in a 2024 Chevy Trax
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet is launching a contest to find the perfect "Lead Dream Chaser" for its all-new 2024 Chevy Trax.
Tesla Flexes Its Leading Technology at CES 2023 - What 94,000 People Used There
Tesla Flexes Its Leading Technology at CES 2023 - What 94,000 People Used There
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have a video of Tesla at CES 2023, one of the biggest tech shows of the year. 94,000 people used a specific technology of Tesla and Elon Musk there.
Will Tesla's Margins Take a Hit With the Latest Price Cuts?
Will Tesla's Margins Take a Hit With the Latest Price Cuts?
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have a video that goes over Tesla's financials and analyzes whether Tesla will take a hit to its margins now that prices have been cut drastically.
Tesla FSD
Elon Musk Promises Major FSD Update (v11) Slated To Bring Vector Space To Highways Is Coming Next Week
By Tinsae Aregay on
FSD Beta v11 is expected to bring vector spaces and use of all 8 cameras to highway driving. And even though since early November Tesla has released FSD beta v11 to internal employees, we have yet to see the software in action in the real world. However, now Elon Musk says the software "should start rolling out later this week, next week at the latest."
Elon Musk on New Tesla FSD Neural Net Control
Elon Musk Just Said Neural Nets Will Control Tesla FSD Next Week
By Armen Hareyan on
Elon Musk just unveiled breaking revelation about Tesla’s next-generation full-self driving technology involving neural nets. Keep listening because this is not what we usually expect.
Price Aside, Toyota Venza Seems to Be Car of Choice for Prospective Buyers
2023 Toyota Venza: The Budget-Friendly 'Lexus' Alternative!
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Taking out the price out of the equation, prospective buyers say they prefer the 2023 Toyota Venza over the 2023 Toyota RAV4 because it’s a “budget Lexus.”
Nervous About Charging a Tesla? Have No Fear, There Are Plenty of Options!
Nervous About Charging a Tesla? Have No Fear, There Are Plenty of Options!
By Jeremy Johnson on
If you are nervous about buying a Tesla because of charging it, have no fear, there are plenty of options.
This is What Car Shoppers are Buying Today
The Most Discounted New Cars and Trucks Per This Exclusive Analysis of Car Deals for 2023
By Timothy Boyer on
According to a new Consumer Reports study, their automotive analysts say that these 10 models are selling below their sticker price and are current buyers’ picks of the most discounted new cars and trucks to buy right now.
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