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.

A Solution to Taking Keys from Parent Problem

By Timothy Boyer May 9 2022 - 6:37pm

When It’s Time to Take Your Parent’s Car Keys

It is an unfortunate fact of life, but there does come the day when an adult child has to take their elderly parents’ car keys away from them to keep them and others safe. Here’s one solution to this age-old problem that makes life a little easier for both the elderly and their kids that is a must-learn lesson in life and cars.

By Tom Bennett May 9 2022 - 3:42pm

Will The New Porsche Macan EV Be A Zero-Sum Game?

With Porsche set to release an electric Macan, will sales of the gasoline-powered Macan lineup drop as buyers make the leap to EVs?

Ford Owner Plans To Tow With A Lightning

By Marc Stern May 9 2022 - 3:31pm

Ford Tech Helps To Ensure That Towing Reliability Data For The Lightning

Ford's Lightning uses its "brains" to ensure that they can tow their trailers the distance.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 9 2022 - 2:55pm

2022 Toyota Tundra Owners Share Their Confusion on Early Brake Rotor Service

A major post on Facebook showed just how early some 2022 Tundra owners are bringing in their trucks to get new rotors.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl May 9 2022 - 12:47pm

Subaru No Longer Has The Fewest Number Of New Cars To Sell

Subaru has had the tightest supply of new cars of any automaker. The 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek models are the hardest to find. But one automaker just passed Subaru with just a three-day supply.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 9 2022 - 10:36am

2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owners Say They Dislike the Horn Because of “clown-like” Sound

If you own a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and worry about your status as a driver, the horn is the ultimate showoff. See how some owners say their stock horn isn’t loud enough.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl May 9 2022 - 9:13am

SUVs Best Off-Road And For Road Trips - Why Subaru Outback Tops Both

What are the best SUVs for going off-road and taking a road trip this summer? See why the 2022 Subaru Outback checks both boxes.

By John Goreham May 9 2022 - 8:38am

Update - Toyota Says bZ4X Electric Vehicle May Not Charge Below -4 Degrees F

In a new press release about the bZ4X, Toyota has a warning for battery-electric vehicle shoppers in cold areas.

2020 Subaru Outback, Ascent drained battery lawsuit

By Denis Flierl May 8 2022 - 7:17am

New Subaru Drained Battery Lawsuit Settlement - What Owners Should Know

There is a new settlement in the Subaru drained battery lawsuit. Here is what customers need to know.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 7 2022 - 11:45pm

This One Feature Will Improve Your MPG On The 2022 Toyota Tundra

2022 Toyota Tundra owners share how this one simple addition to your truck will improve looks, functionality, and gas mileage.

By Jeremy Johnson May 7 2022 - 10:41pm

Tesla AI to Disrupt Yet Another Industry

Tesla AI is set to disrupt another industry besides FSD and labor. In a large report from Tesla from 2021, we can see some information that shows what industry this is. What is it? We'll go over it now and what Dr. Know-It-All knows it all has to say about it.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Wins as Best Full-Size SUV

By Mary Conway May 7 2022 - 10:26pm

Why Good Housekeeping Picked the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L as the Best Full-Size SUV

Good Housekeeping worked with Car and Driver to screen the SUVs.

By Jeremy Johnson May 7 2022 - 10:18pm

Tesla FSD is Already Done and Nobody Can See It

Tesla FSD is already done and there are three clues that if you are paying attention, will tell you that FSD is done. These clues and more will be what we go over now.

Second Opinion Review May Shed Some Light on the New Tundra

By Timothy Boyer May 7 2022 - 4:30pm

Should You Buy a 2022 Toyota Tundra? Here’s a 2nd Opinion on This Hot Topic

In one recent review, the V6 engine change in the Toyota Tundra was blasted for not providing truck customers with the traditional V8 engine owners look for in a big truck that can handle a big payload. Here’s a 2nd opinion by a Toyota mechanic who walks viewers through his thoughts during an inspection of the new Tundra with an ownership perspective that could change minds.

By Tinsae Aregay May 7 2022 - 3:49pm

Tesla Says Upcoming ‘Futuristic’ Robotaxi Will Not Focus On Acceleration, Top Speed, & Handling

Information regarding Tesla's upcoming dedicated robotaxi has been quite limited so far. In what might be the very first details about the new vehicle, Tesla today revealed the design principle of the upcoming robotaxi. Tesla says acceleration, top speed, and handling will not be a top priority for the new vehicle.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 7 2022 - 12:35pm

Canadian 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Customers Are in For a Long Wait

Some Canadians who ordered the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid shared how long it took them to get their RAV4 Hybrid

Image showing a rendering of the four-door convertible Fisker Ronin.

By James Walker May 7 2022 - 8:53am

Fisker Project Ronin Is A 600-Mile Four-Seat EV GT

Fisker wants the Ronin to have the longest range of any production EV. Here's why were skeptical.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl May 7 2022 - 6:19am

Hot Subaru Crosstrek Cools Off Drops To 2nd Best-Selling Model In The Lineup

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek cools off before summer, dropping to second place in Subaru’s lineup. See what’s next for the subcompact SUV.

By Tinsae Aregay May 6 2022 - 9:31pm

Tesla Giga Texas Begins 4680 Cell Production Giving Hope for A 400 Plus Mile Range Model Y

According to leaks citing Tesla cell engineers, today the EV maker has started 4680 battery production at Giga Texas. This is expected to alleviate Tesla's cell constraint and enable the EV maker to launch a Model Y with more than 400 miles of range.

Depending on the Region, Some Cars are More Prone for Catalytic Converter Theft

By Timothy Boyer May 6 2022 - 5:49pm

Catalytic Converter Theft and The Vehicles That Are Targeted Most Often

Ever wonder if your vehicle is among those targeted by catalytic converter thieves? Turns out, some models are a bigger target than others---but possibly not for the reason(s) you think. Here’s a useful listing of which makes and models are targeted with one reveal uncovered that affects the odds of whether you will become a victim.

By Tinsae Aregay May 6 2022 - 4:35pm

Tesla Received 3 Million Job Applications In A Single Year Thanks To The Elon Musk Effect

Today, Tesla, together with the company's annual impact report announced that in 2021 the EV maker received 3 million job applications. This is in large part thanks to Tesla's charismatic CEO Elon Musk. And suggests in 2021, Tesla received 100 applications per job opening.

Mustang Mach-E Wins 2022 AAA Car Guide Award

By Marc Stern May 6 2022 - 4:25pm

Ford Mach-E Wins AAA Award As Best All-Around 2022 Vehicle

Ford's Mustang Mach-E, which has garnered a number of awards over the last couple o years, has won the AAA's prestigious "best car of 2022" in the auto club's "2022 Car Guide."

By Harutiun Hareyan May 6 2022 - 2:20pm

Make Sure You Do This Before Buying The 2023 Toyota Sequoia

If you are one of the prospective buyers of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, you may need to do this before even thinking about ordering your Sequoia.

By Tom Bennett May 6 2022 - 2:06pm

Mercedes-AMG Collaboration With Will.i.am – Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

The collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and will.i.am has culminated in a stunning, one-off car. Based on the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, design influences are said to have come from both the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the legendary SLS Gullwing supercar.

Why ALL Used Cars Have to be Inspected Before Buying

By Timothy Boyer May 6 2022 - 11:16am

Found a Great Used Car Deal? RUN!

Here’s some TGIF Just Rolled In car humor that also serves as a good lesson why in today’s market if you find a used car sold by its owner at what looks like a great price, why you should not walk away, but run…to a mechanic for a prepurchase inspection.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 6 2022 - 10:59am

New S-Flow Mode on 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Can Save You Money On Gas

The new S-Flow System on your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid which controls the A/C can save you money on gas due to its efficiency. Here’s how.

By Jeremy Johnson May 6 2022 - 10:45am

How Do the Best Selling EVs Compare To Tesla?

We have a list of the top 20 selling BEVs, along with hybrids, from CleanTechnica. How does Tesla compare to all the other BEVs and hybrids being sold today? Let's find out.