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 Dec 28 2020 - 10:48pm

Tesla To Enter India in 2021 and Look at Manufacturing

Tela will start operations in India for the first time in 2021 and look for a possible assembly, possibly making India home for its next Gigafactory.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 28 2020 - 5:32pm

Tesla Apparently Building Test Semi Trucks With Unexpected Battery Packs

According to a Twitter user Carsonight, who has proven to be familiar with Giga Nevada, "There are 4 Tesla semis being built at GFNV.

By Patrick Rall Dec 28 2020 - 5:17pm

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Pricing Starts at $47,995, Rubicon Starts at $51,695

The 4xe package is the first Jeep Wrangler to feature all-electric driving and it does so with a very minor price increase, giving these models a great chance of succeeding beyond the traditional hybrid community, with pricing starting at $47,995 for the Sahara and $51,695 for the Rubicon.

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

By Denis Flierl Dec 28 2020 - 4:16pm

How Subaru Makes The Next-Gen WRX and STI The Lightest Version It's Ever Built

Here's how Subaru makes the next-generation 2022 WRX and STI the lightest model they've ever built.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 28 2020 - 3:57pm

Tesla Giga Berlin Just Got a New Update On Final Permit's Status

Tesla Giga Berlin just got a new update from Brandenburg's PM Dietmar Woidke, who hopes that Giga Berlin will be granted the final permit soon, but said there is not Lex for Tesla.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 28 2020 - 11:06am

Tesla Brings Its Chess Pieces Into Position: EVs, Software and Battery Storage

Tesla is like a chess game and its CEO acts as a smart chess player, who brings its chess pieces - electric vehicles, software, and battery storage - into position.

By John Goreham Dec 28 2020 - 10:24am

Sayonara Fiat 124 Spider - You Will Be Missed

As Fiat begins to wind down its North American operations, the 124 Spider is discontinued.

By John Goreham Dec 28 2020 - 9:50am

2021 Shoppers Take Note: These Vehicle Brands Offer Valuable Included Maintenance

Maintenance worth hundreds or thousands of dollars is now included with some brands such as Toyota and Hyundai. Here is a list of brands for 2021 with this valuable included maintenance.

Tesla and Toyota approaches to electric cars

By Armen Hareyan Dec 28 2020 - 9:04am

Since Tesla Became a Household Name, Toyota EV Is a Matter of "When," Not "If"

When it comes to Tesla, Toyota, and electric cars, it's important to keep in mind that attention drives investment.

Top of page image courtesy of Kevin O'Brien

By John Goreham Dec 28 2020 - 9:01am

Tesla Owners Are Buying Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrids – Here’s Why

The reasons are pretty consistent. Here’s what owners of both Tesla EVs and Toyota RAV4 Primes say.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Dec 28 2020 - 7:49am

The 7 Best Cars For City Driving - One Feature Sets Subaru Forester SUV Apart

What are the best new cars for city driving? The Subaru Forester SUV is larger but has one feature that sets it apart from the others.

2021 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid interior lane tracing assist

By Jeff Teague Dec 27 2020 - 4:14pm

How Toyota Lane Tracing Assist Works, like in this RAV4 Hybrid, and How it Can Help You

Look mom no hands. Watch my video demo to see how Toyota lane tracing assist can help you.

By John Goreham Dec 27 2020 - 12:14pm

Consumer Reports Suggests Toyota RAV4 Prime As Alternative to the Tesla Model Y

Consumer Reports finds the Toyota RAV4 to be a viable substitute for the Model Y. Here’s why.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Dec 27 2020 - 6:26am

Future Vehicles - Ouster Tests Latest High-Tech LiDAR On New Subaru Outback

The 2021 Subaru Outback is the first car to get outfitted with new LiDAR sensors for self-driving cars. What does it mean for customers in the future?

By Armen Hareyan Dec 27 2020 - 12:36am

More Than Half of Tesla Models in 2021 Will Be Made in China

Of the 900,000 electric cars that Tesla plans to build in 2021, about 550,000 will leave the Shanghai plant, including 110,000 for export to Europe.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 26 2020 - 3:29pm

Giving Last Rights To The Mustang GT350, One Of the Best Mustangs Ford Has Ever Produced

Ford has discontinued the naturally-aspirated 5.2-liter V8 Mustang. Ford will replace GT350 and GT350R with new Mach 1. High-revving, spirited Mustang with Voodoo engine will go down as one of the best pony cars Ford has built.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 26 2020 - 2:58pm

Tesla Opens the 20th Store in Shanghai Alone

Watch how Tesla is opening its 20th Tesla Center in Shanghai. This is at the Shanghai Expo.

By Jeff Teague Dec 26 2020 - 12:05pm

Toyota to Launch New "C+pod" Battery Electric Vehicle in a Race With Tesla

A new ultra-compact battery electric vehicle will be launched soon by Toyota, in a race with Tesla for compact electric vehicle dominance. Could this make its way to the United States?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Toyota Plugin Hybrid

By Armen Hareyan Dec 26 2020 - 10:58am

Battery Is An Issue for Toyota, But Not For Tesla

Toyota maintains that the main issue of electric vehicles is the production of batteries. What does not seem to be a big issue for a manufacturer like Tesla, which produces several hundred thousand electric vehicles annually, is for Toyota.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl Dec 26 2020 - 10:28am

The Top-10 Subaru Stories - The Best Of 2020

Check out the top-10 Subaru stories of 2020 that cover 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other are models.

By Denis Flierl Dec 26 2020 - 6:58am

5 Reasons Why Newer Subaru Outback Wins POV Of The Year Award

The 2021 Subaru Outback is at retailers now, but the New England Motor Press Association and WheelsTV say older models are worth buying.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 25 2020 - 8:22pm

Elon Musk Talks Abuot New IPO and Impossibility of Taking Tesla Private

Tesla CEO tweeting about the possibility of taking Tesla private, says it's "impossible" to take Tesla private, but added Starlink's IPO would make sense once revenue becomes predictable.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 25 2020 - 7:43pm

Tesla's EOY Push Is So Good Even This Mall's Showroom Cars Are Sold Out

Tesla's end of the year push is going so well that, as this picture shows from the Stanford Mall, even the showroom cars are all sold out, leaving Tesla showroom empty.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 25 2020 - 6:23pm

Now Toyota Has No Choice, But To Follow Tesla

In recent months Toyota and Honda executives have questioned if the world is ready for electric cars, but now they have no choice, but to follow Tesla as the Japanese government just announced a plan to ban cars with internal combustion engines by 2030.

By Marc Stern Dec 25 2020 - 3:03pm

Ford Recalls Explorer For 10th Time This Year; Aviator For 6th

So far this model year, there have been stories regarding the rocky launch that the Ford Explorer has faced following a ground-up rework. The news continues as the SUV has been recalled a total of 10 times for various issues. Its corporate twin, the Lincoln Aviator, has been recalled six times.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 24 2020 - 11:37pm

Tesla Reforests Giga Berlin Replacing Monoculture with Mixed Forest

Tesla's Giga Berlin reforestation is actively moving forward and we have a sneak preview from the Naturraum für Generationen of how they reforest Giga Berlin's felled trees.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 24 2020 - 9:32am

Tesla and Government Reach a New Agreement on Giga Berlin

Tesla Giga Berlin is allowed to continue building at the factory in Grünheide as Tesla and Brandenburg reached a new agreement.

By Denis Flierl Dec 24 2020 - 7:50am

New Subaru Model Reliability - The Brand Makes Significant Improvements In 2020

Are Subaru vehicles reliable? Here is what customers can expect for 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, and other model reliability and quality.

By Keith Griffin Dec 24 2020 - 6:42am

Kia Partners with NBA Players To Spread Christmas Cheer

Kia, with its new K5 sedan, is partnering with the NBA Players Association to spread Christmas cheer to needy families.

By Armen Hareyan Dec 23 2020 - 9:53pm

One of The Ways Elon Musk Can Create Project X Is To Take Tesla Private

Here are 5 ways Tesla CEO Elon Musk can combine his companies into one Giga conglomerate X: the idea which he liked. One of those ways is to take Tesla private. Would you like that idea?

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