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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.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek
4 Things To Know If You Wait For The Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek
By Denis Flierl on
Should customers wait for the all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek or buy the 2023 model? Check out four things subcompact SUV shoppers should know.
Tesla FSD Beta
Tesla To Bring Back Updated HD Radar And Launch Autopilot HW4 In Mid-January Suggests FCC Finding
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla recently removed radar from the company's vehicles and moved to a camera-based pure vision system. However, today we have gotten conflicting information that suggests, Tesla is planning to bring back updated HD radar to the company's vehicles with the upcoming Autopilot Hardware 4 upgrade.
This Lexus is a Starter Replacement Nightmare
The Used Lexus You Want to Avoid in the Rustbelt
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s some repair advice from a Toyota mechanic that serves as a warning to used car shoppers and DIY shade tree mechanics on one used Lexus model that can be a nightmare to work on---especially if you live in the rustbelt or buy a used Lexus that previously resided there.
2023 Subaru family wagon vacation
Watch Now, Subaru’s Wildest Florida Family Hauler Vacation Ever
By Denis Flierl on
The Hoonigan Gymkhana Subaru GL Wagon is the wildest family vacation hauler they've ever built. Check out Travis Pastrana's craziest video yet in the family huckster.
Image of hands-free BlueCruise in use courtesy of Ford
Entering 2023 Tesla Is Way Behind In Hands-Free Assisted Driving
By John Goreham on
The competition has passed Tesla by when it comes to automated assisted-driving technology. Here is a look at where the industry stands with regard to hands-free automated driving technology.
2023 Subaru Outback
Subaru’s Most American Made Vehicle Is Not The New Redesigned Outback
By Denis Flierl on
Which Subaru models have the most U.S.-made parts? The 2023 Subaru Outback is not the most American-Made model. See where all Subaru models rank.
The Tesla Model Y - The King of All EVs
The Tesla Model Y - The King of All EVs
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Tesla Model Y is the king of all EVs and will be for some time. It has the perfect blend of range, performance, and space.
Image of Ford Bronco Sport in snow by John Goreham
These Are the Five Best Winter-Ready SUVs For 2023
By John Goreham on
We run down the best SUVs for winter in 2023. Each of these SUVs offers equipment you will not find on the most popular SUV trims. Here is what makes them special.
Ford Lighting is Not a Winter Weather Winner
Ford Lightning EV Winter Disaster You May Want to Avoid
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s a recent take by a Ford F-150 Lightning EV owner on why it is a winter disaster compared to non-EV models that you may want to avoid. Plus, find out why you might also be better off waiting a little while longer and saving for a GM model that is predicted to be the EV truck of tomorrow that the Ford Lighting is not today.
2022 Subaru WRX
CR Says They Don't Recommend The Next-Gen Subaru WRX - Why They Are Wrong
By Denis Flierl on
Where does the 2023 Subaru WRX rank in reliability with other sports cars? See why Consumer Reports says they don't recommend the performance car. Check out where it ranks with sports cars under $40,000.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy
3 Subarus Are Among The 10 Cheapest New AWD Models - Why They Are The Best
By Denis Flierl on
With new car prices rising and winter coming, what are the cheapest new all-wheel-drive vehicles you can buy today? Subaru has three of the ten least expensive new models, more than any car brand. See why they are the best choice for new car shoppers this winter.
Tesla Isn't Reducing Production in China
Tesla Has a Production Crisis in China
By Jeremy Johnson on
There are reports of a production crisis for Tesla in China that say Tesla is reducing Model Y production by 20%. Is this true?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Shows Design Of The “Smaller, Tight Wolverine package” Cybertruck Meant For International Markets
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has said that in the future Tesla will "make an international version of Cybertruck that will be kinda smaller, kind of like a tight Wolverine package." And today we have seen our first glimpse of a smaller, 2 door Cybertruck design directly from Tesla.
The Most Unreliable SUVs for 2023
Unreliable SUVs You Should Never Buy for 2023
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest warning on the worst and most unreliable SUVs that you should avoid buying regarding 2023 models this winter.
Image of 2007 Toyota Highlander by John Goreham
Maint. and Repair Costs of 2007 Toyota Highlander at 120K Miles - Surprises Continue
By John Goreham on
We update our long-term test of the 2007 Toyota Highlander. This time we tally up the repair and maintenance costs at 120,000 miles. The cost will shock you.
2023 Subaru WRX and STI
Life After The STI - We Now Know How Much Subaru Misses The Next-Gen Sports Car
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX is up in sales in its ongoing rollercoaster ride. Even with its uptick, the WRX is down significantly for the year. We now have a better idea of how much Subaru misses the next-generation STI.
Image of CrossClimate2 tires courtesy of Michelin
Watch the Michelin CrossClimate2 Tire Tackle Ice-Slick Roads
By John Goreham on
This video will help owners and shoppers understand just how good the Michelin CrossClimate2 tire is on a wintery icy road.
Hidden Battery Post Corrosion Problem
Your Toyota Won’t Start This Winter? Try This First Before Going to a Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s a reminder of one of the simplest and most common no-start conditions you may experience with your Toyota someday that can fool you.
2023 Subaru Ascent
2023 Subaru Ascent Sales Pick Up With Its New Severe Winter Driving Upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Ascent sales pick up before winter officially arrives. Check out the new report and why 3-Row SUV shoppers buy the 2023 Ascent 3-Row SUV for severe weather.
2022 Grand Wagoneer Passenger Display
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer's Interactive Passenger Display Wins Popular Science Award
By Mary Conway on
The Grand Wagoneer is the only SUV in the segment that allows the passenger to plug in and act like a navigator or co-pilot to help the driver!
Tesla Model S Plaid Review After 20,000 Miles
Tesla Model S Plaid Review After 20,000 Miles
By Jeremy Johnson on
A Tesla Model S Plaid owner gives his impression of the vehicle after driving it 20,000 miles.
Tesla's Semi Astounding Leader Over the Other EV Semi Trucks
Tesla Semi Has An Astounding Lead Over the Other EV Semi Trucks
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla's semi is compared to the other top 7 semi trucks available in North America and the comparison is staggering. The Tesla semi blows all the other 7 out of the water.
Tesla Just Cut Prices on the Model 3 and Y
Tesla Just Cut Prices on the Model 3 and Y
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla recently cut prices on some of its vehicles by up to 23%! In December, 2022, Tesla cut prices on its Model 3 and Model Y by almost $4,000 dollars! Here's why they did it.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek
The Aging Subaru Crosstrek Loses To New Outback, Drops To A 2nd Place Finish
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek finally cooling off? The Crosstrek loses to the hot Outback but not by much. And what's next for the subcompact SUV? Should customers wait for the 2024 Crosstrek?
Tesla Model S
Ship Carrying The First Tesla Model S Plaids To Arrive In Europe Ending 2 Years Of Wait
By Tinsae Aregay on
It has been more than two years since Tesla last delivered the Model S and X to Europe. This has undoubtedly disappointed a lot of prospective buyers, however, the wait seems to finally be over as a ship carrying Model S Plaids is expected to dock in Zeebrugge, Belgium today.
Wrong Tire Size Causes Noise and Can Be a Safety Issue
Toyota Safety Warning: Simple Steps to Find Out Why Your Toyota is So Noisy
By Timothy Boyer on
Do you own a “Whistling Toyota”? Does your Toyota seem to be making more noise than usual? Before chalking up the cause to just being a part of normal car aging, here are some simple steps to find out why your Toyota is so noisy before expensive neglect happens or you wind up needlessly firing a parts cannon at the problem. Plus, find out the most common cause of car noise owners miss and why this is a safety concern.
2023 Subaru Solterra
9 Car Brands With Most And Least Defectors To EV Rivals - Why Subaru Has The Fewest
By Denis Flierl on
Is Subaru losing buyers to rivals like Tesla and other automakers because they have more electric models? See why the 2023 Subaru Solterra has the least number of customer EV defections and the most loyal followers of any car brand.
Budget Race Car Building
Zip Tie Repairs During a Race?
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest on one popular mechanic and his team who turned a junkyard engine into a $500 budget racer and what happened on the track necessitating the second cousin of duct tape repairs.
2023 Subaru Outback
Move Over Crosstrek, The Redesigned Subaru Outback Is The Hot Model Now
By Denis Flierl on
Sales of the 2023 Subaru Outback were up again in November, and customers bought more of the newly-remodeled midsize SUV than any other model in the lineup. Will Outback catch the hot Crosstrek?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Unveils V4 Supercharger With 1000KW Capability, 3X Current Density & Will “Be Used For Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
At yesterday's Semi delivery event, Tesla has officially taken the wraps off the company's next-generation V4 superchargers. According to Tesla, the V4 supercharger can charge at 1000KW and has 3 times the current density. However, even more impressively, Elon Musk has also shared that the V4 supercharger "is going to be used for Cybertruck."
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