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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.

Ford Motor Company
Ford Sees Sales Increase Of 4.1% For May Led By Strong Sales Of EVs, Hybrid F-150
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
Ford electrified vehicle sales grew 184 percent in May, achieving a new electrified vehicles sales record with sales of 10,364 vehicles. Overall F-Series sales are up 4.7% even with tight inventories due to chip shortage.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport, pricing, specs, features
Subaru Crosstrek Stays Hot - It May Be The Hardest To Find Model This Summer
By Denis Flierl on
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek stays hot as the year goes on. See why it could be hard to find one this spring and summer.
2021 Chevrolet Suburban Duramax Diesel
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban: The Only Full-Size SUV With a Duramax Diesel Engine With Benefits
By Armen Hareyan on
Reviewing the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD Premier package, I learned that no full-size SUV competitor offers a diesel engine. As Chevrolet puts it, the Duramax diesel engine "is expected to give the new SUVs some of the highest fuel economy ratings in the segment."
Named After a storm, the Nevera is absolutely amazing
Rimac Nevera: An All Electric With A 7 Figure Price Tag
By Frank DiMuccio on
The Rimac Nevera is a dream car. It’s a limited run battery-powered hyper-car from Croatia. It ran against a Ferrari SF90 Stradale and left the Italian vehicle in the dust. Seriously, this new vehicle is an absolutely amazing machine to watch. The Tesla Model S Plaid is stunning as well, with 7 seats and similar stats to the Croatian hyper-car, but the Nevera is just jaw-dropping.
Tesla Model 3 Knocks Down a Tree! Everyone Walk Away Unharmed
Model 3's Safety Is Incredible After You See This Accident and Aftermath
By Armen Hareyan on
Iridescent Tesla
The Iridescent Tesla
By Jeremy Johnson on
I had the honor to talk to a friend who bought a Tesla Model Y Long Range and wrapped it in Iridescent. The effect is nothing short of spectacular. I asked her a few questions about it and have a few things to say, so let's see what's in store!
Autopilot fails to sense vehicle on roadside
Tesla Autopilot Confused by Partial Lane Exposed Vehicles
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent Reddit post and video showing what could have been a terrible accident has raised concerns among some Tesla owners that Autopilot is confused when traffic conditions include a partial lane obstruction of a pulled-over stationary vehicle.
European prototypes of public transportation buses
Here’s What a European Self Driving Public Passenger EV Looks Like
By Timothy Boyer on
Europe may lead the change in our perception of public transportation with a new trial of electric passenger vehicles navigating autonomously through traffic. Here’s a look at their take on what our future buses may soon look like and what it may mean to us.
2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Outback
Is Subaru Forester Or Outback Best For Camping? There’s A Clear Winner
By Denis Flierl on
Which Subaru model is the best for camping, the 2021 Forester compact SUV or Outback midsize wagon/SUV? We think there is a clear winner.
2022 Ford Maverick
Ford Confirms Its New Small Truck Will Be Called Maverick
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
Ford Maverick to be revealed on June 8, will be smaller than Ford Ranger. Actress Gabrielle Union will help launch Maverick on social media networks, including Ford’s new TikTok channel.
2021 Subaru WRX STI, new Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX STI
Subaru WRX And STI Score Best-Ever May - A New Reveal Is Coming In October
By Denis Flierl on
The 2021 Subaru WRX and WRX STI have an impressive run before the next-generation models arrive. Check out what's coming in October.
Plug out power 5kW system in Toyota Prius
Camp Comfortably In Your Toyota Hybrid With This Ultra Cool Device
By Peter Neilson on
If you are wanting to hit the road with your hybrid this summer and do some camping, gear up before you go. Take a look at what this company is doing to "power" your adventure.
Tesla Model S Service
Elon Musk Frustrated With China Tesla Brake Failure FUD
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk shows his frustration in response to a Chinese TikToker who had to make a public apology after stagging a fake Tesla brake failure video.
2021 Ford Edge Vehicles Recalled
Ford Adds To Recall List With 2021 Edges and F-350/F-450 Trucks
By Marc Stern on
Ford, which recalled 200,000 Transit Connect vans during the weekend, added to the recall list with 2021 Edge vehicles and 2021 Super Duty F-350/F-450s.
RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Kate Silbaugh
This Percent of Toyota RAV4 Prime Owners Use It As An Electric Vehicle
By John Goreham on
We polled owners of the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle to see how many use it mostly as an electric vehicle and how many use it mostly as a hybrid. The answer was pretty clear.
Tesla Model 3 and Mustang Mach-E charging image by John Goreham
These Are The Three Silliest Electric Vehicle Questions Owners Ask
By John Goreham on
Owners of electric vehicles want to know three things from other owners. Here’s why the question may be good, but the answer meaningless.
2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs
Subaru Forester Just Scored Its Best-Ever May But It's Not All Good News
By Denis Flierl on
The 2021 Subaru Forester just had its best-ever May. See why it's the brand's best-selling model and what's coming for the 2022 Forester model change.
CX-5 image courtesy of Mazda
Mazda CX-5 Crossover Outsells Subaru Forester In May
By John Goreham on
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Forester crossovers both passed the 20K units per month mark in May. Here is a look at how successful the CX-5 model has become for Mazda.
Tesla's 1 billion dollar Australia battery mineral purchase
Elon Musk Explains Tesla's 1 Billion Annual Battery Mineral Purchase from Australia
By Armen Hareyan on
Until your Tesla Day arrives, here is what you can drive.
Fuel Efficient Used Cars to Hold You Over Till Your Tesla Arrives
By Timothy Boyer on
On the waiting list for your Tesla, but just can’t wait any longer because you need wheels now and fast? Here’s what Consumer Reports has to say about which fuel-efficient used cars you should consider that can hold you over until the day your Tesla finally arrives.
Image courtesy of Walmart
Try Walmart For Your Next Set of Tires - Here's How
By John Goreham on
Walmart just made getting tires an easier process. Here's how to save time and money and get back on the road quickly when you need tires.
Tesla full self driving
Is Level 5 Full-Self Driving Ever Going to Happen?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Level 5 full self-driving is when a car no longer needs human attention to drive anywhere. Essentially, the car can make decisions about how to drive from one location to another without any need for human intervention. Today, we are at around level 2 or 3. How far away are we as a society from this? Is it months, years, or decades? What are the implications? Let's see!
2021 Subaru Ascent, pricing, features, specs
Subaru Ascent Is Among The Top 10 Cars With The Biggest Used Model Number Of Appraisals
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Subaru Ascent a good used vehicle for 3-Row SUV shoppers? Check out the top 10 cars with the most significant increase in the number of appraisals before you buy.
bZ4X SUV Concept image courtesy of Toyota
Check Out Images of Toyota's Newest RAV4-Sized Battery Electric Vehicle
By John Goreham on
Toyota has released its first images of the upcoming bZ4X RAV4-sized battery-electric SUV. Here's what we like and what we don't about Toyota's newest (not first) BEV crossover SUV.
Corolla Cross image courtesy of Toyota
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Copies Subaru Look To Succeed Where C-HR Failed
By John Goreham on
The all-new Toyota Corolla Cross is a small crossover that will succeed where the Toyota C-HR failed. It's no accident that the Corolla Cross Looks and sounds like a Subaru model.
Micro e-Bike
Tesla Bike Designer Turns It Into a Micro Bike and Puts Into Production Without Pedals
By Armen Hareyan on
Kendall Toerner, who in 2020 designed the Tesla Model B e-bike concept, has put it into production as the Micro Bike, beating odds.
Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo School
First Bronco Off-Roadeo School Opens Just As Ford Bronco Production Begins
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
Bronco Off-Roadeo school near Austin, Texas, is set to open June 28. Initial registration is open only to Bronco Sport Badlands and First Edition owners, as well as order-holders of the all-new Bronco two- and four-door SUV. Three more Bronco Off-Roadeo parks set to open around the country later this year.
2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Electric Lime Metallic Profile view
Bright! Lift! Style! Top Changes for 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
By Jeff Teague on
You may not believe the updates coming on 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro. We list them all.
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing
New Subaru Outback Wilderness Is The Brand’s Halo SUV And More Is Coming
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is an essential model for Subaru of America. See what else is coming to the sub-brand.
Newly teased 2022 i4 and the amazing Rimac Nevera are great performance EVs.
BMW's i4 Reveal, And Ferrari's Defeat At The Wheels Of Rimac Nevera: Important Milestones For EVs
By Frank DiMuccio on
With the Rimac Nevera destroying the first hybrid Ferrari in a straight-line battle, and BMW showing us the i4 eDrive40 and I4 m50, there’s been a lot to talk about on the electric vehicle front. As the Electric revolution picks up pace, it feels like we’re nearing a tipping point at which electric vehicles will take over as the main means of transportation.
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