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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.

SUVs Owners Find Most Satisfying
Consumer Reports Most Satisfying New Midsized SUVs
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is a summary of Consumer Reports recently recommended two- and three-row model midsized SUVs that consumers who were so satisfied with the models they bought, stated in a questionnaire that they would definitely buy their vehicle again.
Toyota UK Recycles Used Cars as An Effort to Re-Use Resources
Toyota Wants To "Remanufacture" Its Used Cars and Control Its 1st Three Life Cycles
By Harutiun Hareyan on
A Toyota factory in the UK recently launched a new initiative to recycle used models in an effort to re-use resources.
How Tesla Will Achieve Massive Scale Like No One Else
How Tesla Will Achieve Massive Scale Like No One Else
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla will achieve massive scale - much more than any other company and they will do this in a few ways: they will eventually make all their batteries in-house, they will continuously improve their processes, and they will drive down costs much lower than anyone else can.
1984 Toyota 4Runner's Decals Find a New Home In 2023 40th Anniversary Edition
1984 Toyota 4Runner's Decals Find a New Home In 2023 40th Anniversary Edition
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Toyota Just announced a new 40th Anniversary Edition for the 2023 Toyota 4Runner.
Tesla Giga Shanghai Starts 2nd Shift Solving a Big Problem
Tesla Giga Shanghai Starts 2nd Shift Solving a Big Problem
By Armen Hareyan on
Image showing a black Lucid Air with its hood open on the production line at AMP-1
Lucid Tripled Deliveries In April As Manufacturing Speeds Up At AMP-1
By James Walker on
With production speeding up and a new Saudi factory joining the effort Lucid is bringing its targets forward by years.
Used Subaru Forester and Outback
Best Cities To Buy A Used Subaru Forester Or Outback And Where To Avoid Them
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Forester and Outback are good used car buys this summer, but there are some cities where you’ll pay too much. Check out where to buy and the cities to avoid.
2022 Mercedes EQS Interior dashboard
Mercedes EQS Intelligent Recuperation Setting Explained in Simple Terms
By Armen Hareyan on
Recently I reviewed the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ electric sedan. There is a very useful setting in it, called intelligent recuperation. Since questions are asked about the setting, I would like to talk about it in this article.
Image of Model 3 courtesy of Tesla
6 Reasons Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Tesla Model 3 Robotaxis Are a Dumb Idea
By John Goreham on
Two great cars: the Ioniq 6 and the Model 3 would make very poor robotaxis. Here’s why.
2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, safety, Wide-Angle Mono Camera
2022 Subaru Outback Now Wins The “Best” Safety Award
By Denis Flierl on
Why should customers consider buying the 2022 Subaru Outback? One reason is its safety performance. See why the Outback now wins the best global safety award.
Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-Es to fix software problem
Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-Es To Update Problem Computer Code
By Marc Stern on
As vehicles become more reliant on car area networks, connectivity, and computers in general automakers have to be sure that software is up to date and not causing problems. That's why Ford is recalling a limited number of its hot-selling Mustang Mach-E crossovers to fix a potential problem with the computer code. Ford plans an over-the-air update.
Tesla Cybertruck's Giga Press
Tesla Cybertruck’s 9000t Giga Press Coming In 3 Weeks
By Tinsae Aregay on
Previously Elon Musk has said Tesla will be using a new more powerful Giga press to build the Cybertruck. And now Tesla's Giga Press supplier, IDRA has revealed the new 9000-ton Giga Press will be completed in 3 weeks.
Your 2022 Toyota Tundra’s Trade-In Value Could Be More Than What You Paid For
Your 2022 Toyota Tundra’s Trade-In Value Could Be More Than What You Paid For
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Have you ever thought about how much your 2022 Toyota Tundra is worth if you traded it in? Careful, these numbers might make you do just that.
Image courtesy of SparkCharge
Mobile EV Charging Company SparkCharge Earns Funding Boost
By John Goreham on
A mobile electric car charging company we think may be headed for major success has just received a big influx of funding.
Tesla Model Y structural battery
Tesla Battery Researcher Unveils Breakthrough Nickel Chemistry That Can Last 100 Years
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to a new research paper published by Tesla's battery research team head by Jeff Dahn, the group has discovered a new nickel battery chemistry that can last 100 years. The new battery couples the high energy density of nickel batteries with the long life cycle of lithium iron phosphate cells.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek customer loyalty
Top-10 Car Brands In Customer Loyalty - Subaru Drops Again
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru's high customer loyalty with its Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek customers is slipping. See why some customers are leaving the brand.
Images of CR-V courtesy of Honda media support.
Honda Teases All-New 2023 CR-V Crossover – Photos
By John Goreham on
Honda has released new images of the all-new CR-V. Here’s What we know.
Don’t Settle for Markups On the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Use This Trick Instead
Don’t Settle for Markups On the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Use This Trick Instead
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Ever since the world changed forever, the auto industry has been and still is experiencing a pandemic of its own…a pandemic of greed.
CVT Problems Explained
Used Cars with Serious Transmission Problems to Watch Out For
By Timothy Boyer on
Have you been hesitant to buy any used car that has a CVT (continuously variable transmission) because of what you may have heard about its history? Here’s the latest that discusses what the problem was and what model and years of vehicles had serious CVT transmission problems…and which models don’t.
2022 Subaru WRX STI NBR
Subaru WRX STI Isn’t Done - Attempts Its 7th Nurburgring 24-Hour Win
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI isn't done yet. Subaru and STI announced the performance car would run in the Nurburgring 24-Hour race.
Reliable and Affordable Used Sports Cars
Consumer Reports Reliable Used Sports Cars for Under $25,000
By Timothy Boyer on
Reliable coupes, sedans, and roadsters that are good choices for drivers looking for a little fun on the road without breaking the bank.
Tesla To Build New EV Plant in Indonesia
Tesla To Build New EV Plant in Indonesia
By Jeremy Johnson on
According to sources from Indonesia, Tesla will build a new battery and EV factory in Indonesia - a country with the world's largest abundance of nickel and also a plentiful supply of lithium. How many cars could Tesla sell in Indonesia? Let's find out!
How To Get Rid of The Annoying Exit Preview On 2022 Toyota Sienna
How To Get Rid of The Annoying Exit Preview On 2022 Toyota Sienna
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Have you noticed the list of exit options on your 2022 Toyota Sienna? Have you mistakenly thought the first choice was your exit? Here is how to get rid of that menu.
Image of 2023 Soul courtesy of Kia
Kia Updates the 2023 Soul - Here Are the Notable Changes
By John Goreham on
Kia has updated the Soul line. Here are the updates and improvements that you can expect for 2023.
Owners Have Mixed Feelings About Making Switch from Tacoma to Tundra
Owners Have Mixed Feelings About Making Switch from Tacoma to Tundra
By Harutiun Hareyan on
Ever thought about switching from your Toyota Tacoma to a Tundra? Here are some people’s experiences with making the switch.
2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, reliability, safety
All Subaru SUVs Now Have An Advantage Over Other Models In A Side Crash
By Denis Flierl on
What sets the 2022 Subaru Ascent apart from all other family SUVs? There's one thing the IIHS says protects occupants better than other models.
Jay Leno & Ford CEO Jim Farley
Ford CEO Admits Tesla’s Giga Texas Increased F-150 Lightning production From 20K To 150K A Year
By Tinsae Aregay on
At his latest appearance on Jay Leno's Garage, Ford CEO Jim Farley admitted he convinced his colleagues to increase F-150 Lightning production from 20,000 to 150,000 vehicles a year by pointing to Tesla's production plans at Giga Texas.
2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
New Subaru Models - One SUV Is A Buy Now, Two You Should Wait For 2023
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a 2022 Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Outback, or another new model now? Check out the one 2022 Subaru SUV to buy now and the two 2023 models you should wait for. And a look at Subaru's financial health.
Elon Musk is Declaring War and the Model 3 and Y are Outselling Everything
Elon Musk is Declaring War and the Model 3 and Y are Outselling Everything
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk has declared war by creating a hardcore litigation department within Tesla and the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are outselling EVERYTHING in California. We'll go over this and much more now.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid features, upgrades, specs, fuel mileage
The 8 Best Hybrids Under $40K And Why You Can't Find A New Subaru Crosstrek PHEV
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is ranked one of the eight best new plug-in hybrid models by Kelly Blue Book under $40,000, but why doesn't Subaru build more, and why are they hard to find?
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