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 Jan 9 2021 - 7:15am

Who Makes The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars? Subaru Is Now Number 3 With An AWD Lineup

Are the 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent models fuel efficient? A new EPA report says Subaru’s all-wheel-drive lineup is number three. See who is number one and two.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 8 2021 - 10:45pm

GM, VW, and Hyundai Are More Realistic Competitors To Tesla Than Toyota

Recently when I published a video report about Toyota coming with an electric vehicle offensive in 2021, a number of observers doubted Toyota's strength saying GM, VW and Hyundai are more realistic competitors to Tesla than Toyota, when it comes to producing electric cars in 2021.

By Marc Stern Jan 8 2021 - 6:26pm

Thieves Target F-150 Catalysts As Pandemic Goes On

With the continuing pandemic, more people are working from their homes. But. there is a tad of a problem with working from the house, vehicles are sitting for long periods of time in driveways or parking areas or on the street. They are open invitations to catalyst thieves.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2021 - 1:30pm

Challenger Beats Mustang in Q4, Ford Takes 2020 Title

The Dodge Challenger was the only vehicle in the class of three to show positive growth in the fourth quarter of 2020, allowing it to lead the segment for the final stanza of the year, but the Ford Mustang still claimed the annual sales title while the Chevrolet Camaro posted its second-worst sales year, ever.

2021 Subaru Ascent, pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Jan 8 2021 - 10:43am

New Subaru Ascent Family Hauler 3 Year Report Card - Are The Problems Fixed?

Is the 2021 Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV a quality vehicle for families? Check out its three-year report card.

Charlie Duke With The Porsche Taycan Turbo S

By Max Larsen Jan 8 2021 - 10:35am

Former Astronaut Drives His First Electric Car On Earth - The Porsche Taycan

This man piloted the electric Lunar Roving Vehicle nearly 50 years ago, but until now, he had never driven an electric car on earth. Porsche gave him the keys to a Taycan to fix that.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Jan 8 2021 - 7:40am

Subaru Outback Mounts A Strong Year-End Finish - Falls Short Of The Top Forester

The 2021 Subaru Outback is at retailers now and it’s one of the most popular models. See how it stacks up against the Forester SUV.

Walmart Gatik self-driving truck and Tesla Semi

By Armen Hareyan Jan 7 2021 - 10:28pm

Walmart Directly Competes With Tesla Semi in Autonomous Driving

Walmart is known as a global retail group and controls a large part of the US market. But what many may not know: the retail giant is also active in the field of autonomous driving together with a startup Gatik, directly competing with Tesla.

All-New 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve and 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland

By Mary Conway Jan 7 2021 - 6:04pm

Three Reasons the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is So Important

Jeep is out with a stunning three-row 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. It is an all-new vehicle for Jeep that will allow the off-roading leader to compete in a larger segment. We look at why this vehicle is so important to the Jeep line-up.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Jan 7 2021 - 3:02pm

Mustang Mach-E Is An Essential Model For The Expanding EV Segment

Competition between Ford and Tesla will be good for the consumer. Ford is first legacy manufacturer that can go toe-to-toe with Tesla on most stats, says one expert. Mustang Mach-E's price and range in line with other leaders of the EV segment.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 7 2021 - 1:41pm

MIC Model Y Demand Seems Skyrocketing

If you buy a Tesla Model Y made-in-China today, you are very likely to get your Model Y sometime between April and June.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 7 2021 - 1:38pm

Tesla To Build a Battery Factory at Giga Texas

All signs point to Tesla building its own Battery Factory at Gigafactory Texas in Austin.

Tesla to build highway exit for Giga Berlin

By Armen Hareyan Jan 7 2021 - 12:24pm

Tesla Giga Berlin Is Allowed To Build a Costly Temporary Highway Exit

Tesla in Germany gets new permission to build a temporary highway exit for Giga Berlin's construction. However, it is going to be costly.

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

By Denis Flierl Jan 7 2021 - 11:20am

How Subaru WRX And STI Finish 2020 Reveals Where Performance Brand Is Headed

The 2021 Subaru WRX and STI begin arriving into Subaru retailers in March 2021, but the two models finished the year strong. See what it says about the performance division and where it’s headed.

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

By Denis Flierl Jan 7 2021 - 7:25am

New Subaru Crosstrek Had Its Best December Ever - Why It Hits The Sweet Spot

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is a huge success and just had its best December ever. See why Subaru hit the sweet spot with the refreshed compact SUV.

By Keith Griffin Jan 7 2021 - 6:19am

Kia Unveils New Logo, Which Should Sell 0 Vehicles

Just off a record sales year, Kia decides it’s time for a new logo. It should sell exactly 0 new vehicles.

By Max Larsen Jan 7 2021 - 5:44am

Porsche North America Records Its Second-Best Year Of All Time

While we are all desperate to burn 2020 from our memory, Porsche looks back and sees a triumph of huge proportions. Porsche NA had its second-best year to date in 2020.

By John Goreham Jan 6 2021 - 5:15pm

Toyota Tacoma Outsells Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Ford Ranger Combined in 2020

Toyota’s Tacoma pickup truck continues to dominate the industry. The ones to watch are the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Jan 6 2021 - 4:17pm

The Ford Mustang Is The Best-Selling Sports Car For The Sixth Year In A Row

61,090 units sold represents the lowest amount sold in the history of the Mustang. Can the pony make a comeback? Will the Mach-E help it or hurt it? Despite down year, Mustang outpaces Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro to win segment. Camaro has abysmal sales year appears to be nearing the end.

Tesla China VP Grace Tao on Giga Shanghai frontline technicians

By Armen Hareyan Jan 6 2021 - 2:59pm

Tesla Will Help Secure LT Residence Permits for Giga Shanghai Frontline Technicians

This is already second time in the past seven days that Tesla China's VP Grace Tao responds to a recent article by Ping West and defends how Tesla is committed to its front line technicians, engineers and their college education.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Jan 6 2021 - 12:14pm

Ford F-Series Finishes 2020 Where It’s Been For The Last 44 Years: Best-Selling Truck In America

Ford F-150 retains title of best-selling vehicle in North America. Despite a significant drop in fourth quarter sales for the Ford F-150, F-Series maintains sales lead for 2020 as Blue Oval looks to all-important 2021 and redesigned Ford F-150.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2021 - 12:11pm

New Subaru Forester Is Now The Top Model - Move Over Outback

The 2021 Subaru Forester is now the number one selling model in the stable of all-wheel-drive vehicles. The compact SUV just passed the Outback.

By John Goreham Jan 6 2021 - 10:45am

Toyota Hybrids Leap In Popularity - Continue To Outpace Battery-Electric Vehicles

Toyota’s hybrid line grew dramatically in 2020 in America while the general industry shrank and BEVs from all but Tesla stalled at the gate.

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2021 - 7:36am

Subaru Finishes The Year Down 12.6 Percent - What’s Ahead In 2021

Subaru of America is down for the year but not out. See what's next for the Camden, N.J. automaker.

By Max Larsen Jan 6 2021 - 6:02am

Singer Vehicle Design’s New Porsche 911 Baja-Racer Is Otherworldly - But It’s Very Real

With the help of Richard Tuthill, Singer built the safari-style 911 of our dreams. And boy, can it get down and dirty!

By Armen Hareyan Jan 6 2021 - 12:49am

Tesla's New Updated Supercharger Map

Tesla updated its Supercharger map, naming lots of new locations. Here is what's different.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 6 2021 - 12:45am

Giga Shangha's 8K Weekley Achievement and the MIC Model Y's Bioweapon Defense Mode

Today we have two big updates from Tesla Giga Shanghai.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 6 2021 - 12:41am

Tesla Model 3's Astonishing Long Trip with FSD

Tesla's Full-Self Driving feature showcased a remarkable achievement driving a Model 3 from LA to Silicon Valley with zero human intervention.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 6 2021 - 12:28am

Range Isn't a Problem for NIO .N EV Sedan, Shutting at Chinese Tesla

According to CarNewsChina the NIO .N EV sedan will get Level 4 autonomous driving. Even Tesla doesn't have Level 4 self-driving yet. The factory image of NIO .N shows a large pod above the windshield, likely holding radar and a camera units. This may be China's best shot at Tesla.

By John Goreham Jan 5 2021 - 6:53pm

Toyota Triples RAV4 Prime US Delivery Rate - Taking Sales Back From Tesla

Toyota’s RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle is selling at a pace faster than expected in the United States. Its launch volume is much faster than most successful EVs.

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