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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.

Highlights From Tesla's Q3, 2022 Earnings Call
Highlights From Tesla's Q3, 2022 Earnings Call
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla just had its earnings call yesterday and there were some key points that Elon Musk and the Tesla team went over.
2023 Subaru Outback, Legacy, 2022 WRX
3 More New Subaru Models Are Picked By IIHS For Top Safety Pick Plus Awards
By Denis Flierl on
Does Subaru make the safest new cars? The 2023 Outback, 2023 Legacy, and 2022 WRX earn the highest Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.
New Toyota RAV4 GR SPORT Adds More Sportiness With a Cosmetic Treatment
New Toyota RAV4 GR SPORT Adds More Sportiness With a Cosmetic Treatment
By Armen Hareyan on
The family of GR Sport versions grows with the arrival of the famous Toyota Toyota RAV4 hybrid SUV that, in addition to sporting a sportier appearance inside and out, comes with suspension adjustments and a sporty character for the hybrid SUV.
Road Rage Realities Make Mandatory Prison Laws Reasonable for Car Owners with Guns
Are Mandatory Prison Time Laws Overdue for Carrying Any Firearm in a Car?
By Timothy Boyer on
Very recently two children were wounded by gun fire as each of their fathers got into a road rage incident on the highway and began shooting. Are mandatory prison sentences long overdue for carrying a firearm in a car because cars are an exceptional requirement?
2023 Subaru BRZ
CR Says Subaru BRZ Hangs With BMW M3 As Most Fun-To-Drive New Models This Year
By Denis Flierl on
What are the five new cars that are high on the fun-to-drive meter? See why the 2023 Subaru BRZ ranks alongside the more expensive BMW M3 and Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.
Folding Bikes Options for Car Owners
Consumer Reports Best Bikes for Car Owners Who Do Not Want a Bike Carrier
By Timothy Boyer on
While bicycle carriers are useful for taking your bike to the great outdoors, there are good reasons why you may not want one on your car. Here’s a solution to this problem with this recent best bike recommendations from Consumer Reports.
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Ford To Add Transit Trail Van To Its Off-Roading Lineup
By Marc Stern on
There's a lot to be said for seeing and seizing opportunities. Time and again, recently Ford has taken a look at its lineup and has added off-road variants that are hugely popular. The mid-sized Ranger Raptor is one example as is the Bronco Raptor. Even the staid SUV, the Explorer, has an off-roading option, the Timberline. Ford has done it again with its tease of the upcoming van for off-roaders, the Transit Trail Van.
2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
Why You Should Wait For A New Subaru SUV And Not Buy A 3-Year-Old Model Now
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a used Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, or Subaru Outback? A new report says it's cheaper to buy a new model than a used one.
Toyota Insurance company logo
Toyota Owns Texas - Now Offers Insurance In the State
By John Goreham on
Toyota sells its vehicles in Texas, builds vehicles in Texas, is headquartered in Texas, and now also offers car insurance in Texas.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek specs, features, pricing
10 Cheapest SUVs - Subaru Crosstrek Ranks Among The Least Expensive New Models
By Denis Flierl on
What are the least expensive new SUVs you can buy right now? Check out the ten cheapest new models and where the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek fits in.
Image of Tesla showroom staffed by men by John Goreham.
Tesla Is a Male Brand - Here Are the Facts
By John Goreham on
Tesla vehicles are made by men and driven by men, at least according to the available data.
Genius Tools for Your Home Garage
An Affordable Car Lift Solution for Your Home Garage
By Timothy Boyer on
Do you believe that having your own car lift in your garage is just a pipe dream? Think again and discover just how affordable and doable it is to make that dream come true as well. Plus, learn about a few other tools such as a one-size-fits-all socket that can make automotive work more enjoyable and not have to carry a heavy toolbox in the trunk for roadside emergencies.
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Tesla Model 3 vs. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Cost of Ownership - Is It Worth It?
By John Goreham on
We compare the five-year costs of ownership of two green sedans with similar capacities. One is all-electric, and the other is a hybrid. Here’s the outcome.
2023 Subaru Ascent features, upgrades, pricing
Is The New Subaru Ascent Reliable? U.S. News Says It's Now One Of The 10 Best
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Subaru Ascent a reliable 3-Row SUV? U.S. News says it's one of the ten most reliable midsize SUVs you can buy today.
Toyota Investigates Corroded Cables in RAV4 Hybrids
Toyota Investigates Corroded Cables in RAV4 Hybrids
By Armen Hareyan on
Finally there is some good news for owners of Toyota RAV4 hybrids manufactured from 2019 to 2021, those whose high-voltage cable over $6,000 corrodes prematurely. After months of "cablegate" and negative media coverage, Toyota is now agreeing to change the part at its own expense to fuel its investigation.
Tesla's Q3 Earnings Will Surprise You
Tesla's Q3 Earnings Will Surprise You
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla's Q3 earnings will surprise you. We and Tesla Economist think Tesla at its current price will hit a price earnings ratio of 40 after tomorrow's earnings call, a number that is just way too low.
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Bronco Brand Earns Rebelle Rally's First-Ever Three-Peat In The X-Cross Class
By Marc Stern on
Taking part in this year's 2022 Rebelle Rally, Ford Motor scored the rally's first ever three-peat in the X-Cross class. Ford fielded three factory teams and there were other independents, as well, in the all-women's desert rally that covered 1,600 miles out west. This was the seventh edition.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580 Review: interior
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580 Review, Grand Luxury and Technology
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2022 Mercedes Benz S580 is a unique vehicle in itself. Its immense size, its racy silhouette and its refined mechanics give the S580 an allure that few vehicles are capable of achieving. Not to mention the impressive amount of embedded technologies.
2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Subaru Outback
30 Vehicles You Choose Most - Subaru Forester, Outback Are Near The Bottom
By Denis Flierl on
Americans have about 275 vehicles to choose from. The Subaru Forester and Outback are on the most chosen list but are near the bottom. Here are the 30 models new car shoppers choose most now.
Repossessed Cars Cannot Be Taken at Face Value
Know This About Bank Repossessed Vehicles Before Buying One
By Timothy Boyer on
Are you thinking about buying a bank repossessed vehicle from a dealer or considering buying a few as a business? Here’s some useful information from a car dealer in the business that can be enlightening if you are considering either of the above.
iPhone Producer Foxconn Now Wants To Make Tesla Cars
iPhone Producer Foxconn Now Wants To Make Tesla Cars
By Armen Hareyan on
Image of 2022 Mercedes Benz EQB350 4MATIC by John Goreham
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB350 Electric SUV- Like a Model Y But Better
By John Goreham on
We have a chance to touch, feel, and drive all of Mercedes-Benz's new EQ battery-electric vehicles. The one we found to be the most fun is also the brand’s most attainable BEV. Here's why this Tesla Model Y direct competitor deserves a closer look from shoppers.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek specs, features
Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek With A 6-Speed Manual May Be A Thing Of The Past
By Denis Flierl on
Will the next-generation Subaru Crosstrek come with a 6-speed manual transmission? See why it may be a thing of the past.
Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid
The Smart Buy Now at Toyota Is This Hybrid SUV at a Diesel Price
By Armen Hareyan on
This is one of the best-selling Toyota hybrid models among those who usually move around the city. While in the United States it's the RAV4 or the Prius, the Yaris Cross is Toyota's best selling hybrid vehicle in Europe.
Could Tesla Be a Zombie Company?
Could Tesla Be a Zombie Company?
By Jeremy Johnson on
One analyst thinks Tesla could be a zombie company - a company that goes nowhere in value over many years. Is he right?
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Consumer Reports Lauds Ford's Compact Hybrid Pickup, the Maverick
By Marc Stern on
Although it seems like a natural, a hybrid pickup truck isn't. Though hybrids offer a good combination of electric and standard internal-combustion, automakers with one exception -- Ford -- prefer standard ICE tech for their trucks. Ford has shown electric trucks work and its Maverick hybrid shows hybrid tech works for pickups, too.
2022 Subaru WRX STI
Semenuk’s Subaru STI Beats Block’s Hyundai i20 In ARA Final Showdown
By Denis Flierl on
It was Subaru USA against Ken Block in the ARA Championship. See which Subaru STI came out on top.
Two Tesla Cybertrucks Arrive At Giga Texas Under Wraps
By Armen Hareyan on
Subaru’s new 2023 model inventory
Subaru’s New Model Inventory Improves But It’s Still Worst In The U.S.
By Denis Flierl on
When will the 2023 Crosstrek, Outback, Forester, and other new Subaru model inventory improve? See how much it's up over the last month and why the automaker still ranks last.
2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
New Model Ratings By Consumer Reports - One Subaru SUV Gets The Top Score
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru released a Consumer Reports ranking of its most popular models, the 2023 Crosstrek, 2022 Outback, and 2023 Forester. Check out which SUV gets the highest scores.
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