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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.

Beware This Scam Dealerships Use
Beat Dealerships at Their Own Game with This Car Contract Loophole
By Timothy Boyer on
Tired of dealership scams that insist you have to pay more, just because a car has added features you do not want? Turns out there is a loophole in some car contracts concerning these extras that actually can prevent the dealership from charging you more than you want---and possibly still get the add-ons!
2023 Subaru BRZ pricing, features, specs
2023 Subaru BRZ Pricing - Still A Good Performance Value Under $30,000
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced pricing on the 2023 BRZ sports coupe, and it remains one of America's best sports car values. Check out the new pricing here.
Image courtesy of General Motors Media Support.
Something Borrowed - Toyota Adopts GM’s Electric Vehicle Catch Phrase
By John Goreham on
Back in 2019, GM told us its “electric future is now.” This week Toyota said nearly that exact same thing about its new EV.
Image of three pedals courtesy of Toyota
Will Lexus Listen To Its Customers Like Toyota Did and Add Stick Shifts?
By John Goreham on
Toyota now offers numerous stick-shift manual transmission-equipped cars. Why don’t Lexus buyers have that option?
Things Not to Admit to a Mechanic
Never Say This to a Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s some good advice on what you should never say to a mechanic and how you can turn your smartphone into an engine analyzer before seeking help from a mechanic.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
Lowest Cost To Own - Subaru Outback, Crosstrek Take Top Vincentric Awards Again
By Denis Flierl on
The Vincentric Best Fleet Value In America award winners includes the 2022 Subaru Outback and 2022 Crosstrek. What does it mean for new SUV shoppers?
Toyota“Fans Have Spoken, And We Have Listened” GR Supra to Be Released with A Manual
Toyota Fans React to 2022 GR Supra Manual Introduction, Whether They Will Make The Switch
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Recently, Toyota Europe made a press release stating that they will soon release the GR Supra with a manual transmission. However, Supra forums say they don't want to switch.
Hybrid Vehicle Alternative Battery Solutions
Toyota Hybrid Owner Experience with an Aftermarket Hybrid Battery
By Timothy Boyer on
Someday you will have a check engine light or similar dash panel warning indicating that your hybrid vehicle’s battery is dead or dying. Here’s one hybrid car owner’s story about what happened when he decided on a significantly less expensive aftermarket hybrid battery replacement.
2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage
CR’s 7 Roomiest Midsize SUVs- Why Subaru Outback Scores Best 2-Row
By Denis Flierl on
Which midsize SUVs are the roomiest, most comfortable, and have ample cargo room? The 2022 Subaru Outback is the best in the 2-Row Midsize SUV category. Check out the seven best models.
2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage
New Subaru Forester Now Ranks The Best Small SUV With Outdoor Enthusiasts
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Forester has always been popular with outdoor enthusiasts. A new report says the 2022 Forester now tops the list of small SUVs that owners will use to go camping and carry outdoor gear this summer.
Tesla's Giga Shanghai Open Back Up With Production
Tesla's Giga Shanghai Opens Back Up With Production
By Jeremy Johnson on
According to Reuters, Tesla started to have workers come back to Giga Shanghai today, and tomorrow limited production will begin. What are the stipulations to this and when will production resume? Let's go over that now.
Mechanic Diagnoses Potential Engine Killing Problem
Fatal Flaw of This Ford Truck Engine Rescued from a Dealership Fail
By Timothy Boyer on
Watch how this Ford engine repair specialist rescues an F-150 Triton engine from this #1 engine killing flaw after a dealership fail from servicing.
Consumer Reports List of Roomy and Comfortable SUVs
SUVs With the Roomiest and Most Comfortable Interiors Per Consumer Reports Testing
By Timothy Boyer on
Is your SUV search for midsized SUVs those that have spacious and comfortable interior spacing? Then you are in luck with this latest Consumer Reports offering of their recommended midsized SUVs with the roomiest and most comfortable interiors measured and tested just for you.
3-pedal image montage provided by Toyota US Media Support
Suddenly Toyota Has 3 Stick Shift Sports Cars
By John Goreham on
Toyota now has three sports cars with stick shifts. How did that happen?
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, features, specs, pricing
If You Don’t Like The New Subaru Models Blame Michael Redic
By Denis Flierl on
You can blame one guy if you don't like new models like the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness. Meet the new product line manager for Subaru of America.
Image of GR Supra by Toyota
Toyota GR Supra Gets a Stick Shift - Better Late Than Never
By John Goreham on
The Toyota GR Supra is now available with a manual transmission. Why now?
One of the Best Used Lexus's to Buy
One of The Best Lexus Models Ever Made, Says This Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
Are you in the market for a used Lexus and need a recommendation from a respected Toyota/Lexus mechanic? Then here’s your chance to follow along as this mechanic inspects and discuses one model that he states is one of the best Lexus models ever made.
Elon Musk TED Talk Interview
Elon Musk TED Talk Interview: Every Good Minute Thinking About Tesla Translates To A Million Dollars
By Tinsae Aregay on
In a heartfelt TED Talk, 2022 interview, Elon Musk opens up about how he loses sleep over Tesla and how he works to the edge of insanity, fueled by the realization that every quality minute of thinking about the EV maker translates to a million dollars.
2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, 2023 Outback Wilderness
Subaru Outback Wilderness Gets Left Off The List Of Some New 2023 Upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Outback Wilderness doesn’t get all the upgrades the rest of the 2023 Outback trim levels get. Here’s why and what’s next for the Wilderness model.
Tesla Giga Shanghai
Tesla Loses Over $2.5 Billion Due To Giga Shanghai Shutdown
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla's China factory with the entire city of Shanghai is currently under lockdown due to a surge in COVID cases. The factory has now been shut down for 3 weeks and in that time Tesla has lost over $2.5 billion in sales.
An Epic Conversation With Elon Musk, TED2022
An Epic Conversation With Elon Musk, TED2022
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk was interviewed at TED2022 recently and talked about a variety of topics. Let's go over the main talking points of what he had to say.
Beater Cars Save Owners a Lot of Money Say's This Mechanic
The 3 Best Work Cars for Small Car Budgets
By Timothy Boyer on
Needing wheels to just get by on or maybe you have a newly licensed family member who needs a "my first car" driving and ownership experience? Here are the 3 best work cars (beater cars) for small budgets according to this popular “the peoples’ mechanic."
2023 Subaru Baja pickup specs, features
Ford Maverick Gives Subaru The Template For A New Baja Pickup It Needs Now
By Denis Flierl on
Ford just gave Subaru the template for a new 2023 Baja pickup with its new Maverick. Here’s why it would be a hit with Subaru’s faithful.
Tesla Charging
Elon Musk Responds To Outrage Caused By Tesla Removing The Mobile Connector
By Tinsae Aregay on
In an update to the company's online configurator, today, Tesla announced it will no longer be bundling the Tesla mobile connector as standard equipment that comes with the vehicle. This caused an outcry even amongst Tesla's ardant fans. However, Elon Musk listened to the concerns and has promptly responded with a remedy.
Tesla Model 3 & Y Interior
Breaking: Tesla To Soon Add A Second Screen To Model 3 & Y Suggests Tear-down
By Tinsae Aregay on
One distinguishing feature of the Tesla Model 3 & Y is that the vehicles only come with a single screen for the entire vehicle. However, this might be about to change after a teardown of the vehicles' MCU revealed a currently not in use connector dubbed "2nd display".
Ford Mustang GT and Shelby GT500 Lead Market Segment
As Mustang GT Celebrates 58th Birthday, It Is Named World's Best-Selling Sports Coupe
By Marc Stern on
The Ford Mustang GT, which is celebrating its 58th birthday, has been named the leader in its market segment for the seventh straight time.
2023 Kia Telluride
Kia NYIAS: Telluride's 2023 Refresh Flush with new Features
By Justin Hart on
This week Kia released new details about the forthcoming 2023 Telluride mid-size SUV. Technically this will be a mid-cycle refresh for the Telluride, but that didn’t stop Kia from cramming more new features into its star SUV than you can shake an empty sack of road trip snacks at.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
The Best Oil For Your New Subaru And How To Improve Fuel Mileage
By Denis Flierl on
What is the best oil for your 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, or another new model, and how often should you change it? Here are tips to get the most extended life from your engine.
2023 Toyota bZ4X Could Be a Great Light Off-Roader.
2023 Toyota bZ4X Could Be a Great Light Off-Roader
By Harutiun Hareyan on
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X has great off-road capabilities says Toyota in its press release.
Turbo Maintenance Highlighted
Blown Turbo at Only 60,000 Miles on This Chevy. What Happened?
By Timothy Boyer on
Used car shoppers, here’s a good example of how a used car will develop a blown turbo problem with an improperly maintained engine. Plus, a demonstration on replacing a turbo in an older used car.
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