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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.

Are The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Dealer Markups Slowly Dying Back To MSRP
Are The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Dealer Markups Slowly Dying? Back To MSRP?
By Harutiun Hareyan on
A recent question on a Toyota group showed that new owners of the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid are either getting it for MSRP or a very low dealer markup.
2004 Subaru WRX STI
10 Most Featured Gaming Cars - Subaru WRX STI Is Among The Top Models
By Denis Flierl on
The top 10 gaming cars now include the Subaru WRX STI. See which model year is the most featured model.
Why Going Turbo with a Hybrid is a Bad Idea
The Truth About Turbo Engine Reliability from This Car Shopping Expert
By Timothy Boyer on
Is a turbocharged engine vehicle the right choice for you? Here’s a recent reveal from one automotive expert on the truths you need to understand about turbos and the vehicle examples where problems and issues have been evident and affected car reliability. Of particular note is a warning about why a turbo is a bad idea with Hybrid cars.
2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester
2022 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester Outsell Impressive Number Of New SUVs
By Denis Flierl on
How do the 2022 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, and Forester stack up in sales against the most popular SUVs? The three Subaru vehicles outsell some impressive SUV competition in the first six months of 2022. 
Tesla's Insane Scaling
Tesla's Insane Scaling
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has stated that they will scale at 50% per year for the foreseeable future. Will this be by the end of the decade or just the next few years? What is the limiting factor? We'll discuss that and more now.
Ford Looks To Robotics To Help Disabled With EV Charging
Ford Looks To Robots To Help Disabled With EV Charging
By Marc Stern on
In the future, drivers of all types, from the totally fit to the disabled, will have to wrestle with vehicle charging. For the disabled, charging could prove challenging so Ford is looking to robotics to assist the disabled with their EV charging chores.
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Image
Honda’s Plan For Making the CR-V Hybrid Its Most Popular Model
By John Goreham on
Honda is about to drop the new 2023 CR-V, and the big news will be the emergence of the Hybrid as its sales leader.
Is the RAV4 Really Updated?
Toyota RAV4 Full Review and Common Problems Update
By Timothy Boyer on
Thinking about buying the latest 2022 Rav4 fresh off of the assembly line? Here’s a Toyota Mechanic’s take from this review of what you need to know about it before buying one and why you should always choose the midyear version of a model if you want the best of the best in a particular model.
How Do You Take the Luggage Bars Off Your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
How Do You Take the Luggage Bars Off Your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Did you get your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid from the dealer with the non-optional dealer installed roof rack? Here’s how you can take them off.
Ford F-150 Lightning Spare tire image by John Goreham
Twelve Electric Vehicles You Can Buy With a Spare Tire In 2024
By John Goreham on
We run down the list of American-market electric vehicles that offer you a spare tire. The list is surprisingly long.
Image showing the Mercedes Vision EQXX driving on a twisting coast road.
Mercedes Vision EQXX Reviews: So Much More Than A Concept Car
By James Walker on
Reviews are in for the Mercedes Vision EQXX and they're reporting a fully-realized concept car with stunning real-world abilities.
2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, 2023 Outback Wilderness
Subaru’s U.S. Factory - The Wait Gets Longer For A Top-Selling Outback Trim
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Outback and Wilderness trim is the automaker's best-selling model, but they could sell even more if they had enough factory workers.
Illegal Parking is Not Worth the Costs Involved
Towing Threat Reveals Problems within the Industry
By Timothy Boyer on
A bogus towing threat shows that there are few protections for car owners even when they are in the right.
Prius Prime image courtesy of Toyota
Plug-In Hybrid Owner Perfectly Explains Why They Work Well For So Many Drivers
By John Goreham on
There is more than one way to drive green. Battery-electric is not the only answer to our varied automotive needs. Here’s one perfect example of why PHEVs are a solution too important to overlook.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek features, pricing, fuel mileage
2023 Subaru Crosstrek Model Guide - Two Trims That Are Best And One To Avoid
By Denis Flierl on
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek will begin arriving at Subaru showrooms this summer, but which trim level is the best? Check out the trim guide here.
Tesla's Version of the Cadillac Would Be This
Tesla's Version of the Cadillac Would Be This
By Jeremy Johnson on
If Tesla were to create a Cadillac vehicle, this would be it. We have a video of a Cadillac, converted to an electric vehicle (EV). Let's take a look!
Scan Tool Can Protect You from a Mechanic Service Scam
Save Money with This Small Anti-Scam Investment for Your Current or Next Car
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s a smart investment tool for new model car owners, older model car owners, used car shoppers, and DIY mechanics looking to save a lot of money by avoiding scams and/or wasting money firing the parts cannon at their ailing vehicle.
2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage
2022 Subaru Forester Beats All Compact SUVs Flying Off Dealers' Lots In 5.3 Days
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Forester is in high demand and is now the fastest-selling new vehicle across the U.S. See where it’s selling the fastest of any car brand’s model.
2022 Subaru BRZ 10th-anniversary Limited edition
All-New Subaru BRZ 10th Anniversary Limited Release Model Is Revealed
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru BRZ was first launched in 2012, and it's getting a 10th-anniversary Limited edition. Will the unique sports car be coming to U.S. customers? Check out what Subaru has planned to commemorate the occasion.
2022 Kia EV6 exterior
The 2022 KIA EV6 Review: Finally a Decent Competitor to Tesla Model Y, and Perhaps Better
By Armen Hareyan on
Direct cousin of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the KIA EV6 is sharing the same powertrains and battery technology. However, while the range figures do vary, with the KIA EV6 we finally have a decent competitor to Tesla Model Y. Last week Torque News test-drove the 2022 KIA EV6
Here’s How the Million Mile 2007 Toyota Tundra Inspired the New 2022 Toyota Tundra’s Reliability
Here’s How the Million Mile 2007 Toyota Tundra Inspired the New 2022 Toyota Tundra’s Reliability
By Harutiun Hareyan on
A recent article from Toyota shows just how almost every aspect of the new 2022 Tundra was influenced by a million-mile driven 2007 Tundra.
Tesla's New Model Y From Giga Berlin
Tesla's New Model Y From Giga Berlin
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has begun testing Model Y vehicles with 4680 batteries in Giga Berlin. This is an important step for Tesla as it seeks to grow at 50% per year in production of vehicles.
Ford 4-Cylinder EcoBoost Problem
Ford EcoBoost Engine Problems All Ford Owners and Used Car Shoppers Should Understand
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s a recent warning to Ford owners and used car shoppers considering buying any of the 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines that are known to have this common problem that can be prohibitively expensive.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing, fuel mileage
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Is Now The Hardest To Find In These 5 States
By Denis Flierl on
Where is the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek most popular and the hardest to find for shoppers? Check out five states where the subcompact SUV is the most challenging to find.
CATL chief scientist says energy dense M3P batteries are already in production
Tesla Supplier CATL Has a New Type of Battery In Production, Coming in 2023
By Armen Hareyan on
Simple Physics Makes Many EVs the Winner in a Crash
Electric Vehicle Death Risks This Mechanic Wants You to Hear the Truth About
By Timothy Boyer on
Are you for the 2035 ban against the production and sale of internal combustion engine vehicles? Do you believe FSD really exists today? Here’s the latest on the real risks of EVs and what happens when you are in a collision involving one that is food for thought before deciding on where you stand on these issues.
Does Driving A 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Make You a Safer Driver
Does Driving A 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Make You a Safer Driver?
By Harutiun Hareyan on
With modern hybrid drivers striving to get a perfect MPG rating on their newly acquired hybrid, does driving slowly to make you go longer a safe method?
2022 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Outback features, specs, pricing
25 Best-Selling Vehicles This Year - The 2022 Outback Is Subaru’s Only Model
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Outback is Subaru's best-selling model in 2022. Here's why and how it compares with the top 25 selling vehicles and the top 2-Row SUVs in the U.S. this year.
Tesla Cybertruck Giga Press
Tesla Reveals The Cybertruck Will Be Built Using A Second Generation Giga Casting
By Tinsae Aregay on
At Tesla's recently held Q2 2022 earnings call, the EV maker has revealed that it is working on a second-generation Giga Casting. And according to Tesla, the next generation Giga Casting will be used to build the Cybertruck.
Ford's Raptor R Engine Reviewed
What You Need to Know About the New Version of the Ford Raptor R V8 Engine
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest on the updated version of the 5.2L supercharged Ford V8 Raptor engine that shows just how this ICE monster really does earn its name.
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