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.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl Oct 6 2021 - 3:58pm

In New ACSI Auto Study Subaru Scores Number One Car Brand In 3 Areas

How does Subaru rank when customers score their vehicles? The ASCI study reveals Subaru scored highest in three areas. Check it out here.

By Timothy Boyer Oct 6 2021 - 3:43pm

Bad Customer Car Dealership Stories From The Inside

Have you ever been loaned a car from a dealership while your vehicle was being worked on by the Service Department? Did you treat the loaner like you do your own personal vehicle? Maybe that’s the problem. Here are some true loaner stories from a dealership that illustrates those times when it’s the customer who is being bad.

By John Goreham Oct 6 2021 - 1:43pm

Chevrolet Follows Glass Roof Craze With Upcoming Silverado Electric Pickup

Social media is filled with frustrated electric vehicle owners dismayed that their glass roofs are breaking. Now Chevrolet will enter the fray with its own glass roof on the upcoming Silverado EV truck.

By Nicolas Caballero Oct 6 2021 - 11:54am

Tesla Hits Again: Megapack to Supply Batteries for Large-Scale North Queensland Project, Australia

Australia’s Genex Power Ltd (ASX:GNX) has ordered Tesla Megapack batteries for its 50-MW/100-MWh Bouldercombe energy storage system in North Queensland. A total of 40 Tesla Megapacks will be delivered to Tesla under this contract. This engine will create an energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 50 MW (power), 100 MWh (energy). It will be fully operational in the first half of 2023.

Need-to-know info before buying your next set of tires.

By Timothy Boyer Oct 6 2021 - 11:39am

Everything You Need To Know About Buying Car and Truck Tires

Did you know that the tires on your vehicle make the biggest impact on how your car drives? That is why it is so important to learn the latest news on what amounts to literally everything you need to know about car and truck tires in this must-watch video.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs

By Denis Flierl Oct 6 2021 - 10:41am

EPA Leaks 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Information - Here’s What’s Coming

The EPA has leaked fuel mileage information and transmission options on the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek. Here is what’s coming soon for customers.

2022 Subaru Forester, Forester Wilderness, features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Oct 6 2021 - 7:31am

Subaru Forester Drops In Sales Ahead of New Models And Why You Should Wait

The 2021 Subaru Forester drops in sales before the refreshed 2022 Forester launch. Should you wait and when will the new models arrive?

By Tinsae Aregay Oct 6 2021 - 6:16am

Tesla Increases Vehicle Prices As High Demand Pushes Delivery Dates 9 Months Out

Despite setting record delivery numbers, Tesla seems to be struggling to meet the exploding demand for its vehicles. And earlier today, the EV maker increased the prices of most variants of its vehicles.

By Daniel Cappo Oct 5 2021 - 11:12pm

Tesla's Innovation Helped The Company Weather The Chip Shortages

Tesla has had its share of struggles since the chip shortages started. However, Tesla was able to be more resilient than other carmakers through these tough times due to new innovations.

Jeep Gives the 2022 Wrangler an Xtreme Recon Willy Package

By Mary Conway Oct 5 2021 - 7:21pm

Jeep Gives the 2022 Wrangler Willys an Xtreme Recon Package

Off-roaders looking to enjoy the trails on giant 35" tires have a new Wrangler package to choose from. The new trim can be ordered straight from the factory.

By Nicolas Caballero Oct 5 2021 - 7:03pm

Tesla Model X, the Best Luxury SUV on the Market

Since its entry into the market with its Roadster, back in 2008, Tesla has always been seen as a very different car brand, well ahead of other automakers, in every way. Not only in the electric variant as such, but also in its engines, design, innovative concepts, state-of-the-art technology, avant-garde lines, and amazing powertrains.

By Jeremy Johnson Oct 5 2021 - 6:51pm

Answers to Questions for the Tesla Shareholder Meeting, 2021

Tesla has a list of questions that owners of Tesla stock are wanting answered. When Tesla has their annual shareholder meeting on October 7th, 2021, many of these will likely be addressed, especially those that have the most votes and share %. I'm going to answer the top 10 questions for you!

2021 Wards Best Interior Winner, The Ford Mustang Mach-E

By Marc Stern Oct 5 2021 - 3:45pm

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E Wins 2nd Straight Wards Interior Honor

Ford products are no strangers to the Wards List of honors. In addition to other awards, for the second straight year, the Mustang Mach-E has been named to the Wards Best Interior List.

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

By Denis Flierl Oct 5 2021 - 1:30pm

With New Wilderness Brand Is Subaru Now Ahead Of The Off-Road Competition?

Subaru now has the 2022 Subaru Wilderness Outback, and 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness trims. Did the new Wilderness sub-brand move Subaru ahead of the off-road competition?

Inspect even the warranty-covered services by a dealership

By Timothy Boyer Oct 5 2021 - 1:15pm

Toyota Care Dealership Service Center Mistakes

Think you are safe from avoidable problems because you have someone at a dealership service center taking care of your vehicle maintenance under a regularly scheduled ToyotaCare program? Think again. Here’s why you really have to check even the warranty-covered maintenance service work for yourself whenever a service tech or mechanic does the work on your car.

By Jeff Teague Oct 5 2021 - 9:37am

My Wild Off-Road Drive (with Video) in 2022 Tacoma and 4Runner Demonstrates Off-Roading Tools

Video shows how to use locking rear differential and multi-terrain select in a 2022 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner.

By Safet Satara Oct 5 2021 - 9:03am

Elon Musk Said That Tesla Can Already Do Without Cobalt In Its Batteries And It Is True

Back in 2018, Teslas Elon Musk proudly shouted these words on Twitter: „We use less than 3% cobalt in our batteries & will use none in next gen“

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Oct 5 2021 - 7:01am

New Outback Drops In Sales More Than Any Subaru Nameplate - 3 Reasons Why

The 2022 Subaru Outback has arrived, and Subaru of America reports the midsize SUV dropped in sales more than any other nameplate. Is the Outback slipping in popularity?

By Peter Neilson Oct 4 2021 - 9:05pm

Chevrolet Bolt Customers Flock To Toyota For A Solution

The problem with having a car that gets recalled is that your customer base many times loses faith in your brand. With the Chevrolet Bolt recall where are all the customers going?

By Tinsae Aregay Oct 4 2021 - 8:32pm

Elon Musk Considers Introducing A New Color For Tesla Vehicles

Elon Musk thinks it’s a good idea for Tesla to offer a new exterior paint option. Musk said he will bring up the idea with the Tesla team. This is in addition to the refreshed Giga Berlin Model Y which will have "stunning new colors that change subtly with curvature."

By Jeremy Johnson Oct 4 2021 - 7:45pm

Tesla To Overtake GM in Sales in 2023

Tesla, an all electric vehicle maker, will overtake General Motors (GM), in vehicle sales in 2023. This is with GM producing mostly gas powered cars and Tesla producing all electric cars. Let's see how this will happen.

By John Goreham Oct 4 2021 - 6:49pm

Q3 2021 Data Reveals Tesla Model S and Model X Continue Six-year Decline

Tesla’s deliveries of its fanciest models are now just one-third of its prior delivery volume.

Chevrolet Bolt EUV image by John Goreham

By John Goreham Oct 4 2021 - 5:29pm

Chevy Bolt Outsells Nissan Leaf 2 to 1 Despite Being Off the Market

Although GM ceased new vehicle sales of the Bolt and Bolt EUV line during Q3, the results are still pretty solid.

By Nicolas Caballero Oct 4 2021 - 3:53pm

Why the Tesla Model 3 is a Perfect Option for Any Regular Driver

The Tesla Model 3 is today the best-selling electric car in the world, with undeniable success in markets such as the United States, Europe or China; it is definitely the ideal choice for making a transition between any 'ICE' (Internal Combustion Vehicle) car and a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) car, considering that a $ 40,000 price tag would not be a problem.

By John Goreham Oct 4 2021 - 2:22pm

Chevrolet Plans To Resell Bolt EVs It Bought Back After Fire Recall

A spokesperson for Chevrolet tells us what the current plan is for the many Bolts that owners sold back to GM following the Bolt battery fire recall.

By John Goreham Oct 4 2021 - 1:47pm

Volkswagen Pleased With ID.4’s U.S. Delivery Rate - Happier With Its Conquest Rate

The Volkswagen ID.4 trails EV crossovers sales leaders such as the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Ford Mustang Mach-E, but VW sees a silver lining.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

By John Goreham Oct 4 2021 - 1:04pm

Ford Mustang Mach-E Deliveries Slow in Q3 - Trails Toyota RAV4 Prime

Ford’s Q4 deliveries of the Mustang Mach-E have slowed a bit, but still did rather well in September.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV

By Denis Flierl Oct 4 2021 - 12:33pm

Is Subaru Moving To An All EV Lineup? Its New EV Division Isn't The Whole Story

Is Subaru moving to an all EV lineup like other automakers with its newly-announced all-electric vehicle division? Here's what customers can expect from Subaru Corporation in the next decade.

85 Octane Gas may be wrong for your car.

By Timothy Boyer Oct 4 2021 - 10:57am

How 85 Octane Fuel Can Destroy Your Engine And Void Your Warranty

According to the 2021 Ford F-150 owner’s manual, using the wrong gas will void your warranty! Here’s an explanation of what is going on and what it means to not just Ford owners, but other make and model car owners as well.

Tesla Dashcan Takes Another Bite Out of Crime

By Timothy Boyer Oct 4 2021 - 9:23am

Tesla in Mad Max Style Road Rage Incident Caught on Tesla Dashcam

Here’s some recently released footage of how one Tesla Model X owner found himself in a Mad Max style road rage incident that he caught on his Tesla Dashcam.

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