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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.

Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Forms Partnership to Secure Future EV Battery Ecosystem
By Kevin Meyn on
Hyundai has collaborated with SK Innovation Co. to develop a sustainable ecosystem for EV batteries because there is no future for EVs without a reliable source of batteries, or even renewable batteries.
Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory where the Panasonic's battery expansion will occur
Panasonic Adds 14th Tesla Battery Production Line Ahead Of Upcoming Expansion
By Guillaume Humbert on
In an interview with the head of Panasonic in North America, expansion plans for Tesla Gigafactory 1 battery production are revealed.
2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
Is Subaru Quality Improving? One Important Indicator Says Yes
By Denis Flierl on
The 2020 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent have zero new recalls in 2020. What did Subaru do differently for the 2020 model change?
2020 Aston Martin Vantage
2020 Aston Martin Vantage: The Standard, The Comfort and The Optional
By Armen Hareyan on
This week Torque News had a unique opportunity to test-drive and review the 2020 Aston Martin Vantage. In this review I am focusing on what standard in this $152,995 sports car and what options raise the price tag to $184,017.
Tesla Servicing its vehicles
Tesla Starts Battery Recycling And Swap Program
By Guillaume Humbert on
Torque News has a new information about what Tesla plans on doing when its batteries reach end of life including recycling and battery switchouts.
Toyota RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Toyota media support
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Explaining The Paddles On the Steering Wheel
By John Goreham on
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle has paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Here’s what they do, and more importantly, don’t do.
VW Chairman Herbert Diess and Tesla CEO Elon Musk after test-driving VW ID.3
Herbert Diess on Elon Musk's ID.3 Test Drive: "No Deal in The Making"
By Armen Hareyan on
Today Volkswagen shared the video of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's ID.3 test-drive with VW chairman Herbert Diess. Musk and Diess talk about ID.3's acceleration and the battery pack, but something much bigger is happening there. Here is the full transcript of their conversation. Just a few moments ago Herbert Diess wrote a comment under his post clarifying that it was just a test-drive and no cooperation or deal in the making.

Chevrolet Impala image by John Goreham
Choosing a Rental Car At the Airport - Try The Chevy Impala
By John Goreham on
If you prefer a sedan and are trying to pick a rental car at the airport, give the Chevrolet Impala a try. You won’t regret it.
2021 Toyota 4Runner Trail Special Edition Cement color rear end and profile view
The One Feature 2021 Toyota 4Runner Needs but Does Not Have
By Jeff Teague on
Updates are coming to the 2021 Toyota 4Runner. One feature should have been included but was left out.
2021 Subaru Outback, 2021 Subaru Ascent
New Subaru Outback Sales Drop Like A Rock - It's Being Upstaged By The Substantial Ascent
By Denis Flierl on
The 2020 Subaru Outback came with a complete redesign, but it's slipping in sales. Could the Ascent family hauler be the reason?
User Uploads Preferences for Mustange Mach-e
Mustang Mach-E Offers Over-The-Air Setup Even Before Delivery
By Marc Stern on
When you think about it, remote setup does makes sense. That's why Ford's Mustang Mach-E will allow owners to set up their vehicles before they even take delivery. The setup strings will be stored in the cloud and saved to the Mach-E via Sync 4.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport
How The Hot New Subaru Crosstrek Could Quickly Pass The Redesigned Outback
By Denis Flierl on
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek could become the second best selling SUV in the lineup. See how it's well-positioned to pass the newly-redesigned 2021 Outback.
2021 Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Palisade Continues to Sell Like Crazy
By Kevin Meyn on
Despite the Hyundai Palisade being one of Hyundai’s most expensive products, it still sells like crazy.
New Tesla Semi Spotted in San Jose Testing with a Trailer
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model 3 in a European city
Tesla Sales In Europe: Why Q2 Was Weak and Why I Expect a Rebound In Q3 and Q4
By Paul Fosse on
This article explains why Tesla's second quarter sales were so weak and why I expect them to rebound strongly in the 3rd and 4th quarters. I also talk about Tesla's plans for next year.
2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback
The Complete 2021 Subaru New Model Preview And Shopping Guide
By Denis Flierl on
Check out all 2021 Subaru models here. The complete shopping guide for 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, Impreza, Legacy, WRX, WRX STI, and BRZ vehicles.
Matte Red Tesla Semi
New Spotting Of Red Tesla Semi Signals Possible Beginning of Volume Production Process
By Guillaume Humbert on
Yesterday, there was a new spotting of a Tesla Semi and it could mean the start of volume production soon. Here is our take on the event.
Jeep Unveils Grand Wagoneer Concept
Jeep Puts Competitors on Notice: Grand Wagoneer Will Take on the Best of the Best
By Mary Conway on
Jeep unveils its Grand Wagoneer as a plug-in hybrid but the production version will be a luxury model designed to challenge BMW, Lincoln and Cadillac.
2000 Toyota Prius First Generation Green
How The Toyota Prius Changed The Taxi Industry For The Better
By Peter Neilson on
Prius has been one of the most influential cars in the past 20 years. Even more so it has changed the way we get around.
2021 Subaru Impreza pricing, features and specs
Meet The 2021 Subaru Impreza - One Trim Level Is Still The Best Value
By Denis Flierl on
Check out 2021 Subaru Impreza pricing and upgrades. The compact car gets a $100 price increase across all trim levels and is still offered with standard all-wheel-drive.
Lucid Air vs Tesla in Terms of Performance
By Armen Hareyan on
Elon Musk met chairman of VW
Elon Musk And VW Chairman Talk About The Future Of Electrification In Both Companies
By Guillaume Humbert on
Yesterday, while in Germany, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, met with a Chairman of Volkswagen. Elon even test drove the Volkswagen electric vehicle, was previewed the ID.3 and ID.4. Here is how the meeting went.
VW Unveils ID.4 Interior Inspired by Tesla Model 3
By Armen Hareyan on
2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody
Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 Offered in Widebody Form for 2021
By Patrick Rall on
The 2021 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Shaker and the T/A 392 models get added grip for launching and cornering with the widebody package, which includes significantly wider rubber and unique suspension tuning.
Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype drag racing
Electrified Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 Prototype Runs The Quarter Mile In 8.27 Seconds
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
All-electric prototype Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 will make first public appearance and first public run at NHRA U.S. Nationals this weekend. Ford Performance collaborated with Cascadia Motion to power the Cobra Jet 1400 which continues to exceed expectations with blazing, electrified performance.
2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Crosstrek And Forester - The Most Reliable And Fuel-Stingy SUVs Under $30,000
By Denis Flierl on
Are the 2020 Subaru Forester and 2020 Crosstrek reliable vehicles? How fuel-efficient are they? A report by Consumers Reports says they are best in class.
2021 Hyundai Tucson
All-New 2021 Hyundai Tucson Teased
By Kevin Meyn on
We get a glimpse as to how the new Hyundai Tucson will look. Judging from the pictures so far, it seems pretty unreal.
More About the Subaru Evoltis EV
By Armen Hareyan on
Roush Ranger Has Exciting Performance
Ford Resets Deadlines For Customers Touched by Disaster
By Marc Stern on
After setting up a program that helps those Ford customers feeling the effects of the coronavirus, the carmaker is now helping those buyers who are feeling the effects of the pandemic shorter term.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaking to reporters at Giga Berlin on Thursday September 3, 2020
Musk: "I Gotta Go, I Gotta Look at The Factory," Full Interview
By Armen Hareyan on
This afternoon Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited Giga Berlin on his visit to Germany, praised the construction progress and announced new innovations for the location and for the Model Y electric crossover that is going to be produced at Tesla's first European Gigafactory, located in Grunheide, not too far from Berlin.
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