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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.

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What Not To Do When Fixing Your Toyota Prius AC
By Peter Neilson on
Has your Toyota Prius quit cooling? If so, and you want to fix it yourself, here are a couple of tips to avoid a larger cost repair.
2021 Ford F-150 Raptor
Video Showcases New Fox Shocks In 2021 Ford Raptor
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
2021 Ford Raptor has largest shocks ever. Ford partners with industry-leader Fox for predictive, terrain-adjusting shocks.
Image of Tesla dealership by John Goreham
Tesla's Q1 Deliveries Almost Identical To Q4 2020 - X and S Disappear
By John Goreham on
Tesla’s first-quarter sales are essentially identical to its deliveries from last quarter meaning Tesla’s delivery rate is essentially unchanged for six months. The bad news is that deliveries of Tesla’s most profitable Model S and Model X have gone to near nil.
2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs
Subaru Forester Just Scored Its Best-Ever April And New 2022 Model Details
By Denis Flierl on
The 2021 Subaru Forester just had its best-ever April. See why it's the brand's best-selling model and what's coming for the 2022 Forester upgrades.
Kia EV6 rearview image
Demand Already Strong for Kia EV6 Securing 300% of 2021 Expected Sales
By Keith Griffin on
Kia says there’s a growing demand for its EV6 – at least in Europe. You can bet it will see similar strong numbers in the United States.
Gold 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Is A Used Toyota Camry Hybrid Worth Buying?
By Peter Neilson on
Fuel prices are climbing, and the search for a good used hybrid is on. The Prius life is not for everyone so what about a Toyota Camry Hybrid? Here is what I think.
Tesla Semi
Tesla Is Ramping Up Recruiting Efforts To Find Service Technicians To Work On The Semi
By Daniel Cappo on
The all-new Semi truck is unlike any other that’s ever been made, and it’s certainly different than any other Tesla. President of Tesla’s heavy trucking division Jerome Guillen announced Tesla is looking for service technicians.

A customer talks to a Hertz sales associate
As Pandemic Eases, Travelers Find Car Rental Costs Will Be Huge
By Marc Stern on
Travelers have been patient for more than a year as the pandemic raged across the country and they had to wait. Now, the pandemic shows some signs of waning and travel is slowly opening up. One of the results of the pandemic and travel is that rentals are now hugely expensive as this analysis shows.
2022 NASCAR Next Gen Mustang
2022 NASCAR Next Gen Mustang To Debut At Next Year's Daytona 500
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
All-new NASCAR Mustang incorporates much of the same architecture seen in production cars, including rack-and-pinion steering, independent rear suspension, 18-inch tires and a symmetric body. NASCAR Next Gen Mustang makes its racing debut at the Daytona 500 Feb. 20, 2022.
Mustang Mach-E image courtesy of Ford
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E Launch Continues At Full Throttle - What It Means For the EV Market
By John Goreham on
Despite many reasons to stall, the Mustang Mach-E continues to be delivered at a record pace. Here’s why it matters for Ford, for shoppers, and EV adoption in America.
2021 Ford Explorer Timberline
Ford Expands Off-Road Product Line With Explorer Timberline
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
2021 Ford Explorer Timberline joins the likes of Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport and F-150 and Ranger Tremor as off-road ready vehicles. Ford continues to focus on rugged adventure with “most off-road capable Explorer ever.”
2021 Subaru Ascent, pricing, features, specs
What’s Wrong With The Subaru Ascent? It’s The Only Model Dropping Behind
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru reports the 2021 Subaru Ascent sales for April. Why is the family hauler the only model in the all-wheel-drive lineup with negative sales compared with last year?
Tesla Grohmann Engineering plant producing battery production automated equipment
Tesla Is Building a Mini Gigafactory for Its German Automation Subsidiary
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla is building something very exciting near the Belgian border, about 430 miles away from Giga Berlin. It's the Grohmann Engineering plant producing battery production automated equipment.
Images courtesy of Ford and Tesla
Ford Mustang Mach-E Owners Rent A Tesla Model Y - Here’s What They Discovered
By John Goreham on
A pair of month-long Ford Mustang Mach-E owners rent a Tesla Model Y. Here is what they found out about the differences and similarities between these two great vehicles. They don't hold back on what they like and dislike about both.
Electric Vehicles, Like The BMW i3, GMC HUMMER EV, Porsche Taycan, And This Alpha Wolf Concept Truck All Share One Thing: Batteries
Battery Breakthroughs Make ICE Replacement Possible
By Frank DiMuccio on
Lithium finds itself at the heart of most of our technology today. It’s used in rechargeable batteries the world over and has largely been mined using environmentally costly methods. Some Auto manufacturers, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, have begun to invest heavily in means of recycling or producing lithium.
2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Cement color back end tow hitch
Whoa! Top Ways this All-New 2022 Toyota Sienna Trim Just Went Next Level
By Jeff Teague on
Brand new 2022 Sienna trim level just announced. You may literally be able to take this minivan anywhere now.
2021 Subaru WRX STI, new Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX STI
The Aging Subaru WRX And STI Set Best-Ever Record Before Major Upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
The performance models 2021 Subaru WRX and WRX STI just set best-ever sales records. See why they are still hot before the next generation arrives.
Porsche Tequipment Roof Box
You Can Now Order A Roof Box For Your Porsche Taycan
By Max Larsen on
Porsche Tequipment has announced a roof box that they designed and tested for use on the Porsche Taycan. It will be available for purchase sometime during May 2021.
2015 Hyundai Sant Fe fire recall
Hyundai Fire Recall Says Park Your Santa Fe Outside
By Keith Griffin on
According to news reports, Hyundai has recalled over 200,000 Santa Fe Sport SUVs in North America. Due to fire risk, owners have been told to park the models outdoors.
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3 Ways To Reduce Oil Consumption On Your Toyota Prius
By Peter Neilson on
If your Toyota Prius is consuming oil, here are 3 ways you can slow it down or even get it to stop.
Genesis to launch G80 EV
Genesis EV Is Coming To Europe In Tesla Style
By Armen Hareyan on
Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand, has revealed all the unknowns about its coming to Europe, including its electric models, and in Tesla style. It will land in the Old Continent this summer and sell its cars without using dealerships. That's what I meant by "Tesla style."
2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Barcelona Red front end profile view
Ranking the Top 2021 Toyota Tacoma Updates - Wow!
By Jeff Teague on
Worst to first: I rank all changes and updates seen on 2021 Tacoma. How does my list compare with yours?
Ford Motor Company
Ford Has Record April Behind Strong Sales Of EVs, SUVs And Trucks
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
Ford’s electrified vehicle sales post best numbers ever, up 262 percent as Mustang Mach-E sales continue to impress. Ford F-Series sales up 31.8 percent. Ford’s truck line had their best retail performance since 2008.
With updates in battery and charging technology, the risk of being caught charging is slowly being reduced.
Electric Vehicles In An Emergency
By Frank DiMuccio on
In 2017, the unique weather conditions over the Atlantic parented a great many storms, including Hurricane Harvey, one of the costliest storms that has ever occurred. Harvey wracked up more than 120 billion dollars in damage. Many people lost their lives to this devastating storm and many more lost their homes and vehicles to the flooding. If you must pack up and leave town to avoid a disaster, can your EV get you safe?
Tesla service area image by John Goreham
Tire Shortages and Delays: Not Just For Tesla Owners Anymore
By John Goreham on
Tire shortages are about to become more commonplace. Here’s why your next flat may require a wait of days or more before your new tires are ready for mounting.
2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Two New SUVs And One Old Sports Car Just Launched Subaru To A Best-Ever Record
By Denis Flierl on
The 2021 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek SUVs and the 2021 Subaru WRX and STI set new records in April. There are a few surprises with each model.
2007 Toyota Prius Red Touring Edition Side Shot
Why Are Broken Toyota Prius Worth So Much?
By Peter Neilson on
I buy broken Toyota Prius cars to learn about and help the community. Lately, they are hard to come by, and here is why.
Gigafactory
Elon Musk Is A Firm Believer In Copper Which Will Be An Integral Part Of The Future For EVs
By Daniel Cappo on
New information has come out on the price of copper. There also is discussion on how copper will factor into the future of EVs.
Tesla Giga Berlin
German Newspaper Calls To Bring ‘Elon Musk To His Knees’ By Joining Forces To Short Tesla
By Tinsae Aregay on
German newspaper FAZ erroneously claims Tesla's valuation is high by comparing it to Daimler. The newspaper also urges its readers to join forces and "bring Elon Musk to his Knees" by shorting Tesla.
Mustang Mach-E Is A Key Ford Vehicle
Ford Learns Lesson, Keeps Mach-E Launch As Smooth As Possible
By Marc Stern on
With the messy rollout of the Explorer a couple of years ago in its rearview, Ford is trying to make the Mach-E launch as smooth as possible.
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