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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 Texas HQ by McLaren The Americas
McLaren Latest Automaker To Abandon High Tax State For Texas
By John Goreham on
The migration of automakers and other businesses from high-tax states to Texas continues. This time it’s New York that loses a company.
Elon Musk Finally Spoke of Tesla's Affordable EV and Here's What He Said
Elon Musk Finally Spoke of Tesla's Affordable EV and Here's What He Said
By Armen Hareyan on
2023 Subaru Forester in the snow
Subaru Forester Is Better Than 7 And Worse Than 4 New SUVs In The Snow
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Subaru Forester good in the snow? A new report says the 2023 Subaru Forester compact SUV is among the best but not the top SUV. Check out the 12 best models for driving in the snow this winter.
How Tesla Rescued California's Crushing Car Market With a Big Promise for 2023
How Tesla Rescued California's Crushing Car Market With a Big Promise for 2023
By Armen Hareyan on
2023 Subaru Crosstrek
J.D. Power Says Subaru Is Now 3rd Best In New Customer Satisfaction Study
By Denis Flierl on
How is Subaru doing with customer satisfaction compared with other automakers? Buyers of the Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models score Subaru higher than all but two mainstream car brands. Check out the scores here.
GM Recalling 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and Other SUVs for Problems with Lights
GM Recalling 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Other SUVs for Problem with Running Lights
By Mary Conway on
GM is recalling some of its most popular 2021 vehicles because of a problem with running lights that stay on even when the headlights are on.
Comparing Tesla's New 2023 Model Y to the Older Model Y
Comparing Tesla's New 2023 Model Y to the Older Model Y
By Jeremy Johnson on
An owner of a 2023 Model Y and a 2020 Model Y goes over the differences, including a whopping $16,000 price difference.
Tesla's Upcoming Hatchback Is Going to End Gas Cars
Tesla's Upcoming Hatchback Is Going to End Gas Cars
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla's upcoming hatchback vehicle will end gas cars. It will be smaller than the Model 3, have a smaller battery, be more efficient, and cost less.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek
5 Small SUVs That Hold Their Value Best - Subaru Crosstrek Depreciates Least
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek a good value for small SUV shoppers? A new study says the Crosstrek holds its value best and is one of the five best new models you can buy today.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
Where Is The New U.S. Crosstrek? Subaru Is Already Taking Pre-Orders In Japan
By Denis Flierl on
Customers are already ordering the all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek in Japan. Why hasn't the next-generation model even been revealed in the U.S.?
Upgrading your EcoBoost Engine During Repairs
Important EcoBoost Engine Upgrade Recommendation Whenever Timing Repairs are Done
By Timothy Boyer on
If you are ever at the point where your Ford F-150 needs to have its timing assembly repaired or replaced, here is an important EcoBoost engine upgrade you will want to ask your mechanic to perform in addition to the work.
Sometimes an Ugly Prius is a Good Deal
Toyota Mechanic Shows How to Pick a Used Prius from the Government
By Timothy Boyer on
Picking a used Prius is not always as straight forward as judging its care based on its appearance. A Toyota mechanic shows what to actually look for in an ugly Prius so that you do not pass on one that could be a good deal that other used car shoppers will miss. Plus, why a previously government-owned vehicle can be a real steal.
2024 Subaru Impreza
Will Subaru Drop The Impreza Sedan? Next-Gen Live Stream Will Reveal It
By Denis Flierl on
It’s T-minus 5 days to the live stream reveal of the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Find out if Subaru will drop or keep the sedan body style.
Tesla Opens Its EV Connector Design to the World
Tesla Opens Its EV Connector Design to the World
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has released the design and documents for its EV connector so that other EV makers can utilize its connection. This is another step toward transitioning the world to sustainable energy.
Cars Designed to Drive Like a Human...Only Better
Can a Robotaxi Break the Rules of the Road?
By Timothy Boyer on
Can autonomous self-driving cars be designed and programmed to break the rules of the road to perform the way car owners want? Here’s a recent look at what is currently happening with autonomous car tech that is striving to make full self-driving capabilities a reality on our roads while at the same time making the ride as human-like as possible.
Image of auto worker in Alabama courtesy of Toyota
Mazda Struggles To Keep Pace With Demand For US-Built CX-50 SUV
By John Goreham on
Mazda’s newest model is being slowed by a lack of workers.
2023 Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek
The 10 Hardest To Find SUVs This Winter - 3 New Subaru Models Top The List
By Denis Flierl on
Are you shopping for a new 2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, or Crosstrek? Check out the ten hardest-to-find new SUVs before you go to the car dealer this winter.
2023 Subaru REX
Subaru Launches The All-New REX Small SUV - You Can Only Look And Not Touch
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced its first new compact SUV. Check out the new Subaru REX and why it’s not for U.S. customers yet.
2023 Subaru winter driving
10 Winter Driving Tips And Why Having An AWD Subaru Doesn’t Guarantee Safety
By Denis Flierl on
You purchased an all-wheel-drive Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Outback, or Ascent for its all-weather performance, but it doesn't guarantee you will arrive safely. Here are ten winter driving tips that could keep you out of the ditch.
IIHS Top Safety Pick Image Mazda 3
New Test From IIHS Proves Again That Mazda Builds the Safest Vehicles
By John Goreham on
For the second time, testing proves that Mazda is the brand with the safest vehicles. This time it was a test of small cars in which Mazda was the highest-rated brand.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza safety
Small Cars With The Best Side Protection - Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza Fail The Test
By Denis Flierl on
How do small cars do in a new IIHS side crash test? See which models score highest and why the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and Subaru Impreza get a failing grade.
4 Tesla Bulls Gather Around to Talk Tesla and Elon Musk
4 Tesla Bulls Gather Around to Talk Tesla and Elon Musk
By Jeremy Johnson on
There was a discussion between 4 Tesla bulls talking about Tesla, Elon Musk, and Twitter. What did they have to say?
Is This the Bottom For Tesla?
Is This the Bottom For Tesla?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has taken a nose dive in its share price recently. Is Tesla losing its ability to produce cars, losing market share, or is there some other reason the price is down? We'll discuss below.
Prius Blown Head Gasket Repair Warning
This Is Where the Head Gasket Fails on a Prius
By Timothy Boyer on
Do you ever have to worry about your Prius developing a blown head gasket problem? While the Prius is a well-made and well-designed vehicle, just like any motor under high compression and high heat conditions, a blown head gasket is always a possibility---but especially if it is a 3rd generation Prius. Here’s what a blown head gasket and the engine block looks like on a 2013 Prius with some special caveats to its repair you need to know about.
2023 Subaru models customers pick
The 10 Cars Brands You Pick First - Why Subaru Is Now In Last Place
By Denis Flierl on
Which car brands do new car shoppers pick first? An updated Kelley Blue Book report says that Subaru is still 10th overall and why they can't move up.
2023 Subaru Forester
Subaru’s 9 Top Safety Picks And What It Means For New Car Shoppers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced today it has nine Top Safety Pick+ awards. What does it mean for customers buying a new 2023 model-year Subaru?
The Mechanics of Leaf-Drop Dictate How You Maneuver Behind The Wheel
Fall Driving Means You Have To Be Extra Careful
By Marc Stern on
With the arrival of early darkness, early snows, and falling leaves drivers have to be extra careful as the seasons change.
Image of Tesla retail location showroom by John Goreham
Approaching Six Years Since “Launch” Still No Cybertruck, EV Semi, Or Roadster From Tesla
By John Goreham on
Some of Tesla’s “Newest” models still haven’t arrived. Fans don’t seem to mind.
Toyota and Lexus Models Share Oil Leak Problem
The Biggest Problem with the 3.5L V6 Engine in Toyota and Lexus Models Owners Need to Know About
By Timothy Boyer on
The later year (2010 and beyond) model version of the 2GR-FE engines found in popular Toyota and Lexus models is a good, solid engine except for one “Achilles' Heel.” Here is what a popular Toyota mechanic has to say about it to owners as he discusses and demonstrates what the problem is, why it is so expensive to have fixed, and your options should you own one with this problem.
2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Crosstrek, 2023 Outback
The 2023 Subaru Model Outlook And What Customers Should Know Before You Buy
By Denis Flierl on
There is good news and bad news for new car shoppers looking to buy a 2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, or other models. See what the 2023 forecast is and how it affects customers now.
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