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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.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Legacy
Subaru Picks Up 3 New Family Car Awards - Rated The Best In 5 Key Areas
By Denis Flierl on
What are the best SUVs for families? Check out five areas where the 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Forester, and 2022 Legacy score highest in a new report.
NHTSA Opens Probe Of 2.7-liter Bronco Engines
NHTSA Probes' Catastrophic Engine Failure' In 2.7-Liter-Powered Broncos
By Marc Stern on
Ford has opened a probe of Ford's 2.7-liter-powered Bronco following reports of "catastrophic engine failures" that begin with the drivetrain and end up stopping the engine and keeping it from starting.
The Promises Behind Buying EVs are Not Always Kept
Everything You’ve Heard About Electric Cars is a Lie, Says This Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s one mechanic’s opinion on why a lot of what you’ve heard about what life is going to be like after buying an EV is a lie, regarding one particularly important reason why most car shoppers will buy an EV in the first place.
2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX specs, features, pricing
The Next Generation 2022 Subaru WRX Isn’t Setting Any Records
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru WRX is all-new, but it's not a big hit with performance fans. There are a few reasons why sales are down. Will Subaru make any changes to the 2023 WRX?
Toyota Solves Hydrogen Logistics Problem with New Hydrogen Cartridge
Toyota Solves Hydrogen Logistics Problem with New Hydrogen Cartridge
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Toyota’s new Hydrogen cartridges make hydrogen transportation safe, easy, and convenient.
Owners Share Their Perfect Accessories For 2022 Toyota Highlander
Owners Share Their Perfect Accessories For 2022 Toyota Highlander
By Harutiun Hareyan on
These accessories can make your highlander turn into the ultimate long-distance family-hauling SUV.
Most Cars Carry an Infraction by Law
Why Your Car is Probably Illegal
By Timothy Boyer on
Here are some tips on how to stay under the law enforcement radar by avoiding common minor (and not so minor) infractions that can get you pulled over and ticketed.
2022 Subaru Legacy pricing, features, pricing, fuel mileage
CR’s 6 Midsize Cars With The Quietest Cabins - Subaru Legacy Scores 3rd Best
By Denis Flierl on
Which midsize sedans have the quietest cabins? Check out six models that are best at keeping the noise out. The 2022 Subaru Legacy is now third-best. See which two models are the quietest and a top model Legacy beats.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, features, specs
A Dive Into The Subaru Forester’s Massive Sales Drop - 2 Reasons Why
By Denis Flierl on
The refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester sales plummeted again in May. Take a look at two possible reasons why.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Details New 50% More Energy Dense Batteries For Long Range Airplanes
By Tinsae Aregay on
In a new interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, Elon Musk discusses the steps needed to produce an advanced lithium ion battery with 50% more energy density. Musk also talks about the limitations of such batteries and their possible application for long-range aircraft.
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE Owners Say It Was the Best Purchase They Ever Did
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE Owners Say It Was the Best Purchase They Ever Did
By Harutiun Hareyan on
RAV4 Hybrid XSE owners say they have no regrets about their hybrid SUV purchase. Some even call it “perfect”.
Tesla's Plans to Massively Scale Battery Production
Tesla's Plans to Massively Scale Battery Production
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla has plans to massively scale batteries, but there are a few challenges. The first is making sure its factories can produce more and more batteries. The second is mining. Getting a mine approved can take up to 10 years. How will Tesla handle these challenges to massively scale batteries?
Your Toyota 4Runner’s Snorkels Have More Uses Than Just Sub-Water Driving
Your Toyota 4Runner’s Snorkels Have More Uses Than Just Sub-Water Driving
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Some owners have shared what they use their added snorkels for on their Toyota 4Runner. Some say it’s better than no snorkel, even for non-off-roading purposes.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing, fuel mileage
Subaru Crosstrek Stays Cool Before The Next-Generation Arrives
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek cools off before the next-generation 2023 model arrives. See what’s coming for the subcompact SUV.
2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, reliability
Consumer Reports Says Avoid Subaru Ascent Buy The Toyota Highlander
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2022 Subaru Ascent reliable? We recently reported Ascent is not recommenced by Consumer Reports. They now say buy the Toyota Highlander instead. Here’s why.
How Tesla Will Help Build Future Cities
How Tesla Will Help Build Future Cities
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla envisions a future city powered by solar energy, driven by AI, with autonomous transport and underground tunnels to ease traffic, all connected by SpaceX's Starlink internet.
Why The Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO’s Two Seats Are Better Than Four
Why The Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO’s Two Seats Are Better Than Four
By Harutiun Hareyan on
A new update on the GR Corolla gives us Toyota’s street-legal racecar with four doors and two seats.
DIY Car AC Trouble Diagnosis and Treatment
Do This with Your Car’s AC System Before Going to a Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
Summer is here and car owners are starting to kick on their car’s AC. But what if yours is either not working or not working like it used to? Here are common mistakes car owners make when it comes to their car’s AC and what you can do before needing to take your car to a mechanic for repair.
Toyota's O-Uchi Kyuden Home Battery System
Toyota Now Competes With Tesla Powerwall With a New Home Battery Pack
By Armen Hareyan on
Today Toyota announced that it has used its experience in battery technologies to create the O-Uchi Kyuden System, a home storage battery, just like the Tesla Powerall. This is great news, but also very surprising, since Toyota has dragged its feet on electric vehicles.
Tesla Employees
Elon Musk Calls For A Recession As Comps Lure Tesla Employees Following Remote Work Ban
By Tinsae Aregay on
Following Elon Musk's company-wide letter requiring Tesla employees to spend a minimum of 40 hours in the office, the EV maker's competitors have already begun attempts to hire away Tesla employees. Musk says these actions show why a "recession serves a vital economic cleansing function."
ES 250 F Sport image by John Goreham
Review: 2022 Lexus ES 250 AWD F Sport
By John Goreham on
We try out the Lexus ES and discover that it has a lot to offer, but its name may be a bit of a stretch.
2022 Subaru Outback, Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing
The 2022 Outback Continues To Impress - Why It’s Subaru’s Stand-Out Model
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Outback is the automaker's number one selling model again. See why it's Subaru's stand-out all-wheel-drive model.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
Subaru's Sales Slide Continues For 12 Months In-A-Row
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America reports another decrease in sales for May. The slide continues now for twelve months. Check out the top-selling model.
Tesla Going to the Moon - Here's Why
Tesla Going to the Moon - Here's Why
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla as a company is going to the moon and it has more to do with Indonesia and countries like it than you might think. Let's go over what Tesla Economist has to say about this and why robotaxis may not launch in the U.S. first.
Some Features Just Don't Belong in a Car
Car Features That Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
By Timothy Boyer on
Water balloon bumpers, built in record players, and wrist-twist steering wheels---these are just a few of many features built into cars in the past that seemed like a good idea at the time but today make you wonder what some automakers were thinking.
2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, safety, fuel mileage
The Much-Criticized Subaru Ascent Makes Forbes 10 Best 3-Row SUVs List
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2022 Subaru Ascent a good 3-Row SUV for families? The much-criticized Ascent just made Forbes' 10-Best 7-Passenger SUVs list. Check out the new rankings here.
Honda Plans to Re-Gain European Popularity After Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Success
Honda Plans to Re-Gain European Popularity After Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Success
By Harutiun Hareyan on
After the phenomenal success of Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid in Europe and North America, Honda releases a new SUV which it hopes to be the answer that will end the RAV4 Hybrid.
Why The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is Pure Genius
Why The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is Pure Genius
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Toyota unveiled their all-new 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and It may be the next RAV4 Hybrid of its stunning look, impressive gas mileage, and cozy aesthetic.
Consumer Reports Finds Small Hybrids that are Roomy and Comfy
Roomiest and Comfiest Compact Hybrid Cars Tested by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Do the words “roomy” and “comfortable” seem out of place when talking about compact cars? According to the latest Consumer Reports testing of hybrid compact cars, these models are the ones you should consider, saying that they are among the roomiest and most comfortable interiors in a compact car that were measured and tested for shoppers wanting the most in a smaller sized sedan that is energy efficient.
Here’s Why The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition is Not an Off-roader
Here’s Why The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition is Not an Off-roader
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Taking a look at the specs, here’s why the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition is not an off-roader…but something better.
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