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 Armen Hareyan Jan 2 2021 - 9:12am

Elon Musk: Tesla FSD Autopilot Will Soon Be “Much Safer” Than Humans

With even more AI performance, Elon Musk wants to let Teslas drive independently this year. Musk does not want to commit to whether this self-driving performance of Tesla's "FSD" software corresponds to autonomy level 5, but the he thinks the safety of Tesla FSD should surpass the average driver.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 1 2021 - 7:50pm

First Video Walkaround of MIC Model Y

Today on the first day of Made-in-China Model Y price announcement and deliveries, here is the first close-up video review of MIC Model Y.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 1 2021 - 3:22pm

MIC Model Y Gets Some Very Interesting Interior Updates

Tesla has updated the interior design of the Model Y electric SUV made in China with two refreshes.

Roadster image courtesy of Tesla's press kit

By John Goreham Jan 1 2021 - 1:03pm

It's Been This Many Years Since Tesla Promised the Roadster, Cybertruck, and Semi

Tesla’s upcoming products seemed so real at their “reveals.” Will 2021 be the big year for Tesla's halo vehicles?

By Denis Flierl Jan 1 2021 - 10:06am

New Study Says Subaru Customers Are The Most Loyal Of All Mainstream Brands

How loyal are Subaru owners? The 2020 Subaru Forester and Outback are the top 25 selling nameplates, and Subaru scores number one in brand loyalty among all mainstream brands.

By Marc Stern Jan 1 2021 - 8:24am

So, How Do You Use All-Wheel-Drive? Perhaps Getting Rolling In the Snow?

So, you've just bought your first SUV and you are already for the storms that are bearing down on your part of the country, right? Well, if you drive correctly, you are very right, but if you think that you can jump behind the wheel and go tooling off at high speed, you will have a very short ride if you don't watch out. AWD (all-wheel-drive) is to help you get started and keep rolling in lousy weather.

Petersen Automotive Museum Porsche Concours

By Max Larsen Dec 31 2020 - 11:38pm

Petersen Automotive Museum Conducts Its First-Ever Virtual Porsche Concours With 100 Privately Owned Porsches

With everyone still at home during the pandemic, the Petersen wanted enthusiasts to be able to share their greatest passion with the world. We've chosen our favorites.

FCA Says It Will Start Building Jeeps at Plant in Poland

By Mary Conway Dec 31 2020 - 9:53pm

Could Your Next New Jeep Be Built in Poland?

Fiat Chrysler says it is investing more than $200 million to upgrade a plant in Poland. The automaker says it will build Jeeps, Alfa Romeos and Fiats in the plant, including some electric models.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 31 2020 - 6:57pm

Tesla Expectations From 2021: Model Y from Europe, New Batteries, Refresh and More

In the short term, the most important question about Tesla in the next few days will be how many electric cars the company actually delivered in the past year - at least 500,000, according to CEO E

By Denis Flierl Dec 31 2020 - 10:15am

The New Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, And Outback Now Offer A Deep Snow Setting

How do Subaru vehicles do in the snow? Check out the 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek’s new deep snow feature.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 31 2020 - 9:39am

2021 Brings A Lot Of Excitement With All-New Ford F-150

2020 was a year of new product launches and a look toward the 2021 model year. Ford ushers in an all-important 14th-generation of the best-selling truck in America. 2021 Ford F-150 is a bright spot as we head toward a new year.

Kia Sorento 2021 New Year Eve Times Square

By Keith Griffin Dec 31 2020 - 7:23am

Kia Helps Save New Year’s Eve in Times Square

The venerable Times Square New Year’s event in New York City gets a major boost from Kia and the Kia Sorrento.

2021 Subaru WRX STI, new Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Dec 31 2020 - 7:16am

The Subaru WRX And STI May Be Hard To Find In 2021 Ahead Of The New Model Change

Subaru announced production results as they make the model change from the 2020 Subaru WRX to the 2021 WRX and 2021 WRX STI. See what it means for performance car buyers.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 30 2020 - 8:47pm

The 2021 Kia Sorento Is One of The Best Hybrid SUVs

This week for two days we test-drove the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV and think it's currently one of the best hybrid SUVs in the market.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 30 2020 - 8:21pm

Looks Like Tesla Semi Has Reduced Cameras From 26 to 10, Setup Reveals

It appears that Tesla has reduced Semi truck's cameras as 10-camera setup observed in production Autopilot code.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Front View, Read Color

By Armen Hareyan Dec 30 2020 - 7:51pm

2021 Hyundai Elantra Has Progressed In All Areas

Yesterday I stopped at a Sam's Club gas station to fill-up my 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited. The guy, an automotive enthusiast, who was filling his car on the other side, look at me and said, that's a very nice looking car. I said I am reviewing it. He said perhaps you can include my opinion in your review too. I thought, why not, it's the most genuine appreciation of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra.

By Marc Stern Dec 30 2020 - 5:55pm

Torque News Confirms 5.2-Liter Raptor V-8 Available In 2022

Torque News has confirmed that the 2022 Ford Raptor will have a V-8 under the hood. The engine was used in the GT350 TN has learned. TN has also learned that the engine will be delayed until the 2022 model year.

Chris Hagan's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall Dec 30 2020 - 5:30pm

1300-horsepower, 8-second Dodge Challenger Hellcat for $70k

If you have dreamed of hitting the street in a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with enough power to run deep into the 8-second range, a former record-holding Mopar muscle car with upwards of 1,300 horsepower is available for sale for less than the price of a 797-horsepower Redeye.

By Max Larsen Dec 30 2020 - 1:24pm

Family Gathering: Watch All Generations Of The Porsche 911 Turbo Drag Race Each Other

When you hear “911 Turbo” and “Drag Race” in the same sentence, it’s usually the title of a vi

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 30 2020 - 11:35am

Defining What A Mustang Is, Requires A History Lesson; Mustang Mach-E Will Be Part Of That History

#NotAMustang movement forgets a lot of Mustang heritage and history. The Mustang nameplate lives on despite several missteps, near misses, and a future that includes an electrified crossover.

By John Goreham Dec 30 2020 - 10:30am

3 Ways Toyota Could Improve the RAV4 Prime PHEV And Crush BEV Competition

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is quickly emerging as the hit vehicle for 2021. Here are three simple ways that Toyota could improve upon an already great plug-in vehicle.

Elon Musk free FSD to new Tesla Owners for EOY Push

By Armen Hareyan Dec 30 2020 - 10:17am

Elon Musk's Gift To New Tesla Owners for a Record Year

It is again with a tweet that Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he was offering the autonomous driving option for three months to customers who will receive their order three days before January 1. Tesla has 2 days to 500,000: a new record high year, thanks to record numbers.

By John Goreham Dec 30 2020 - 9:59am

Never Buy A Tesla Unless It Is Just Before Quarter-End - Here’s Why

Elon Musk just announcedTesla's latest sales promotion. Here’s what Tesla buyers who bought last week won’t get.

By Denis Flierl Dec 30 2020 - 7:53am

One Million New Subscribers And The Subaru Starlink Lawsuit Update

Subaru announced it enrolled one million subscribers in its Starlink connected services. Here is a Starlink class-action lawsuit update.

By Max Larsen Dec 29 2020 - 5:00pm

A Tale Of Two Turbos: This Guy Has A Porsche 930 Turbo And A Taycan Turbo

Guus Reinerink is a savvy fashion entrepreneur - with a severe engrossment in Porsches.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Dec 29 2020 - 1:23pm

Why U.S. Customers Don’t Share Their Subaru Outback With The World

The 2021 Subaru Outback made in the U.S. is for North American customers only. See why they don’t share their wagon with the world.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 29 2020 - 10:19am

Five Things To Know About the 2021 Mustang Mach 1’s Handling Package Wheels

Limited Edition Mustang Mach 1 gets unique handling package wheels to add muscle and performance to the upcoming pony car. The all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Handling Package will be available to order on Jan. 4, reaching showrooms in the spring.

New battery grade lithium deal for Tesla from Yahua group

By Armen Hareyan Dec 29 2020 - 9:08am

Tesla Secures Huge Lithium Deal For Its Batteries With a Major Chinese Supplier

This morning China's Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. announced that the company and Tesla have signed a major deal according to which Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. will supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Tesla Inc. for the next five years. Lithium is a key battery ingredient.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Dec 29 2020 - 7:44am

New Subaru Forester Is Now The Top-Selling Car In One City And One State

The Subaru Forester owns one U.S. city and one state where it’s the best-selling model. Can you guess which ones they are?

Ford Explorer Changes for 2022 Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary

By Marc Stern Dec 29 2020 - 12:21am

2022 Ford Explorer Is Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary

After looking closely at the 2022 Ford Explorer, Torque News has found that changes to the top-selling SUV are more evolutionary than revolutionary.

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