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Automotive News

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.

Tesla name alternative
Elon Musk Says He Was Considering Another Name for Tesla Used by Competitor
By Armen Hareyan on
Did you know Elon Musk had an alternative name for Tesla Motors as a company name, which a competitor ended up using?
Image shows multiple Lucid Air sedans parked together at the end of the Lucid Rally.
Lucid Releases Video Recap of Inaugural Rally, Customer Deliveries
By James Walker on
Video recap features plenty of footage of Lucid Airs out in the real world in customer hands at last.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback
The 10 Most-Considered New Cars - Subaru Forester And Outback Rank 5th And 6th
By Denis Flierl on
What are the most shopped new cars? The 2021 Subaru Forester and 2022 Subaru Outback rank high on the list. Check out the complete list here.
Driver Assist Systems for Collision Avoidance
Consumer Reports Best and Worst Car Models With Lane Keeping Assist Systems
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest bit from Consumer Reports that notes which models of cars rated the best and the worst with consumers using a Lane Keeping Assist System.
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing
The New Subaru Outback Wilderness Just Took A Backseat to The Hot Crosstrek
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is the newest model in the lineup, but it just took a backseat to the hot Crosstrek. Check out what happened here.
Cars Listed With Driver Assist Features
Consumer Reports Analysts on Non-Tesla Self Driving Featured Car Models Available Today
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports analysts who explain Active Driver Assist Systems with Level 2 automation features in new car models, to help you understand some of the differences between similar features that can be confusing for many shoppers.
1865, 2170, 4680 Batteries
1865, 2170, and 4680 Batteries - What's Next After 4680?
By Jeremy Johnson on
There are 3 primary batteries that Tesla uses, the 1865, 2170, and 4680 batteries. Why are these batteries named this way? What do these batteries do? What is coming after the 4680 batteries? Let's find out!
2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing
The Subaru Forester Takes A Big Dip Before New Refreshed Models Arrive
By Denis Flierl on
The 2021 Subaru Forester sales take a plunge before the refreshed 2022 Forester launch. Should compact SUV shoppers wait and when will the new models arrive?
Tesla FSD in China
Tesla Closer To Release of FSD in China Before Europe
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla appears to be releasing FSD, its full self-driving software, in China, before it will release it in Europe. Why is this happening? Let's find out what the clues are!
Ford Bronco DR Is Ready To Run The Baja 1000
Limited Edition Bronco DR (Desert Racer) Sets Up Competition Level SUV For Lucky Buyers
By Marc Stern on
If you remember last year's rendition of the Baja 1000, there was a specially designed Ford Bronco running in it. Very retro, the Bronco R did well in the race -- unlike the year before when breakdowns hindered it. Now, Ford is offering a limited-edition model to those who can afford the $200,000 price tag. The Bronco DR (Desert Racer) is ready to step up to the starting line and run with the big dogs.
Image courtesy of Mazda
Mazda, Tesla, and Jeep Have Re-Written the Rule Book In the U.S. Auto Industry
By John Goreham on
Mazda, Jeep, and Tesla have upended what we call luxury, premium, and performance. It’s time for shoppers and the automotive media to take notice.
2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX specs, features
There’s So Much Dislike For The New Subaru WRX - Where’s The Love?
By Denis Flierl on
When Subaru of America officially announced the 2022 Subaru WRX, the reaction was not all positive. See what a new report says now.
Ford Explorer Fix Owners Can Do Themselves
Easy Ford Explorer Electrical Problem Fix That Will Save You Thousands
By Timothy Boyer on
Having a problem with your Ford Explorer with intermittant operation of any type? The chances are good what seems like a mechanical problem is actually an electrical issue. Here’s an easy fix that saved one customer $2400 in repairs all because the first step in most repairs is often skipped by garages that immediately go to the big ticket repair estimates.
2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs
The Hot New Crosstrek Tops All Subaru Nameplates Two Months In-A-Row
By Denis Flierl on
Before the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek arrives, the 2021 models are flying off retailers’ lots. Check out what the hot Crosstrek pulled off again.
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Drives Off With Its First Big Award
By Mary Conway on
The all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer wins top honors in an important regional competition.
Model S Plaid With Normal Steering Wheel
A Model S Plaid With a Regular Steering Wheel?
By Jeremy Johnson on
An owner of a Tesla Model S Plaid vehicle has been seen driving with what appears to be a normal steering wheel. Did this really happen or are we all being tricked? Let's find out!
Image of a statue of the head, shoulders, and horns of a bull.
Lucid Stock Rebounds After Three Day Slump
By James Walker on
Four days out from reaching the milestone of its first customer deliveries, Lucid's stock price has started to climb again.
Used Lexus Cars Recommended
Used Lexus Buying Advice About The Best And Worst Lexus Models
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest recommendation from a Toyota/Lexus mechanic on used cars when it comes to finding out just which used Lexus models are the best to buy and which are the ones that should be avoided.
2022 Toyota Tundra Limited Supersonic Red profile view front end
Fans Nervous Over 2022 Toyota Tundra Pricing
By Jeff Teague on
People are excited about 2022 Tundra. But pricing reveal has them concerned.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 tire image by John Goreham
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Review - Extreme Wet Weather Test
By John Goreham on
We drove on the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires in the heaviest of rain. Here’s what we found.
2023 Subaru Wilderness truck
An All-New Subaru Truck And The 5 Features You Want
By Denis Flierl on
Fans want a new 2023 Subaru truck, and there are five features they want. Check out the list and see if you would buy it.
Mechanic Helps Car Buyers Find The True Value of a Used Car
By Timothy Boyer on
Are you torn over whether to buy a used car over a brand new car? Here’s some uncommonly good commonsense advice on car ownership that just might convince you why you should not buy a new car today.
2022 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback
Subaru Sales Dip 40 Percent With More New Model Shortages And What's Next
By Denis Flierl on
A strange year gets stranger for Subaru of America. With the challenges from supply chain shortages, sales drop more than 40 percent. See where Subaru goes from here.
Tesla Hertz Deal
Of Course Tesla and Hertz Deal is Still Happening
By Jeremy Johnson on
Hertz recently announced a deal with Tesla for 100,000 Model 3 standard range vehicles, totaling about $4.5 billion. There was talk that this deal wasn't going to happen when Elon Musk announced no contract had been signed. No need to worry because of course Tesla and Hertz are still doing a deal. Here's why.
Rendering of a Lucid Air in front of a waterfront setting.
This Is How The Lucid Air Manages 520 Miles Between Charges
By James Walker on
Lucid can, for now at least, boast the longest range of any mass-produced electric vehicle with 520 miles of travel available between charges but how exactly does it achieve this?
Image courtesy of BMW
BMW 430i Convertible Review - Details Matter
By John Goreham on
We test the new BMW 430i soft-top convertible and discover why a $67,000 four-cylinder coupe makes perfect sense.
Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson gives a speech during as the company's first customer deliveries are made at the Lucid Rally.
South Wales to Silicone Valley (Via Tesla): Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson's Story So Far
By James Walker on
For Lucid and CEO Peter Rawlinson alike, Saturday's Lucid Rally marked the culmination of thousands of hours of work and dedication to a singular goal: building the world's finest electric vehicle. Let's take a look at the life and career of the man behind the milestone.
This Specialized F-150 Lariat Hybrid Shows What You Can Do With The Ford Online Order List
Customizers Take Ford Pickups To The Next Level At SEMA Show
By Marc Stern on
At this year's Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Assn. (SEMA), Ford has put together an aggressive display of the ways customization can make a vehicle more fun for an owner as well as making it the owner's special truck.
2023 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru STI
The End Of The EJ25 - A New Subaru WRX STI Era Begins Now
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI 2.5-liter Boxer was a good engine, but its days are coming to an end. See why the next-generation STI with a 2.4-liter powerplant will be just what performance fans want.
Car Repair Fixes That Are A Red Flag
Repair Scams Only Another Mechanic Could Catch
By Timothy Boyer on
Remember that old catchphrase that it takes a thief to catch a thief? Here’s a good example of a clever car repair scam that could only be uncovered by another car mechanic with diagnostic detective skills that could rival Sherlock Holmes’ skills if he were a mechanic.
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