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.

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.

Toyota RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Kate Silbaugh

By John Goreham Oct 4 2021 - 9:01am

Toyota Exceeds First-Year RAV4 Prime Deliveries by 400% - Beats ID.4 and Mustang Mach-E

Toyota expected to deliver 5,000 RAV4 Primes in it first model year. It has delivered just under 20,000.

2021 Subaru WRX and STI, 2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Oct 4 2021 - 7:29am

Subaru WRX And STI Pull Off A First-Ever - Fans Aren't Waiting For Next-Gen Models

While all Subaru nameplates dropped in sales, the 2021 Subaru WRX and WRX STI stay hot before the next-generation 2022 WRX and STI arrive. Check out what the performance sedans just pulled off.

By Timothy Boyer Oct 3 2021 - 5:10pm

Are Toyota's Made in Japan Better than Toyota's Made in America? Let’s Find Out!

The odds are pretty good that any Toyota you pick on the road at random was actually made in America. But are there any differences in how a particular make and model you own turns out if it was made in Japan versus the U.S.? Here’s what some automotive experts have to say about the question of who cranks out the better Toyota; plus, how you can tell which country your Toyota was manufactured in.

3rd Gen VelociRaptor From Hennessey Performance

By Marc Stern Oct 3 2021 - 3:04pm

Hennessey Turns F-150 Raptor Into 600-Horsepower VelociRaptor 600

Hennessey Performance has taken the Ford F-150 Raptor and turned it into the 600-horsepower VelociRaptor 600. Here's a look at how it was done.

2021 Kia Telluride tops the list of best under $35K

By Timothy Boyer Oct 3 2021 - 2:26pm

The Best Midsized SUVs Under $35,000 With Key Safety Features

Here’s a summary of the latest midsized SUV’s that come stock with key safety features that include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport, pricing, specs, features

By Denis Flierl Oct 3 2021 - 7:40am

Refreshed Subaru Crosstrek Just Shot To The Top - A First-Ever In The U.S.

It’s not all bad news for Subaru. The newly-refreshed 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is still the hot model for Subaru of America. See what Crosstrek just pulled off for the first time.

By Safet Satara Oct 2 2021 - 6:15pm

This is What We Know About Polestar 4 – an Electric SUV Slated To Fight Against Tesla Y

After the news of Polestar going public at NASDAQ, Swedish-based company CEO Thomas Ingenlath announced that they are preparing a new electric SUV to join their offering by 2025. The new SUV, possibly a tad larger than the Porsche Macan, will bear a Polestar 4 insignia. It is a fourth car in the future lineup of five. Fifth being the production version of the impressive Polestar Precept Concept.

By Jeremy Johnson Oct 2 2021 - 4:58pm

Elon Musk: Manufacturing Will Be Tesla's Long Term Competitive Strength

Elon Musk just replied to a Tweet with a statement that sums up why Tesla is so far ahead of other auto makers whether they be gas or electric powered. Tesla has superior manufacturing. A Tesla Model 3 is made over 3 times as fast as a Volkswagen ID.3.

By Nicolas Caballero Oct 2 2021 - 1:31pm

Tesla´s Next Gamechanger: Blockchain, IoT, Smart Charging, Smart Grids, Open Standards Combined

Tesla is not just a car company, like Ford, Toyota, GM or Volkswagen: it is actually a technology & energy company that combines a wide variety of tools made up of the latest cutting-edge technologies. In part, some of those technologies, like IoT, Smart Charging, Smart Grids and Blockchain are already deployed in the real world.

2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, safety technology, car seats

By Denis Flierl Oct 2 2021 - 8:06am

The Top 2-Row SUVs For Car Seats - New Subaru Forester Now Ties For Best

Is the 2021 Subaru Forester best for fitting a car seat? Check out the top compact SUVs that make installation a breeze.

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