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 Marc Stern Sep 30 2020 - 2:54pm

Ford Explorer Gains IIHS Top Safety Pick +

Ford's Explorer has gained a top honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The popular Ford SUV has won a Top Safety Pick + honor.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Sep 30 2020 - 2:01pm

New Subaru Forester Is The Only SUV Under $26,000 Rated To Last At Least 15 Years

Is the Subaru Forester reliable? A new study shows the 2021 Subaru Forester is the best Compact SUV under $26,000 for value and reliability.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 30 2020 - 10:07am

In Volkswagen’s Move To Go Electric Lamborghini And Bugatti Might Get The Axe

Volkswagen's plans to move to an electric future is causing a shake up in the company. Now a report citing unnamed VW executives puts the future of its Lamborghini and Bugatti Brands in doubt.

By Denis Flierl Sep 30 2020 - 8:51am

The New Subaru Crosstrek Gets A Power Upgrade - Its Next Big Move Is A Turbo

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek arrives with a new 2.5-liter engine upgrade with more power. Subaru's next big move is to bring a turbocharged engine.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 29 2020 - 11:23pm

2020 Nissan Leaf's Driving Experience and 3rd Party Charging

In this 2020 Nissan Leaf's SL Plus review I am taking a look at the range, driving comfort, sharp turns and the 3rd party charging.

By Kevin Meyn Sep 29 2020 - 10:52pm

All-New Genesis GV70 SUV – A Perfect EV Candidate

The new Genesis GV70 SUV just got released, and this could be the vehicle to bring Genesis to the mainstream. I also think this is the perfect vehicle for Genesis to turn into an EV.

By Peter Neilson Sep 29 2020 - 10:38pm

3 Threats That Could Shut Down Prius And Other Hybrid Production Permanently

Prius is one of my favorite cars. The thing is so was the model T 100 years ago. Technology advancements are going to mean something drasitc. Read here on how I know history will repeat itself and hybrids are going to be a thing of the past.

Ron Capps wins with his Dodge Charger at the Gatornationals

By Patrick Rall Sep 29 2020 - 3:56pm

Don Schumacher Dodge Charger Funny Cars Make It 10-Straight

Ron Capps drove his Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat funny car to his second win on the season, continuing Don Schumacher Racing’s class winning streak that dates back to last season.

By Denis Flierl Sep 29 2020 - 3:03pm

2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Offers Good Value For Luxury SUV Shoppers

The Acura RDX proves you don't have to spend a ton of money to get a well-rounded small luxury SUV. Check out the full review here.

Tesla will start refining lithium at tera texas

By Guillaume Humbert Sep 29 2020 - 1:42pm

Tesla Is Bringing A Lithium Hydroxide Refinery To Tera Texas Making It The First Automaker To Start Lithium Refining

Tesla is to construct a plant at Giga Texas that will convert solumene into lithium for its batteries. Here are the details.

2021 Subaru Outback, pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Sep 29 2020 - 11:40am

The Subaru Outback’s Split Personality - Family Hauler Or Best Off-Road SUV

In year two, after its complete redesign, the 2021 Subaru Outback has two different personalities. Which one describes the wagon best?

By John Goreham Sep 29 2020 - 11:05am

Why The Tire Pressure Warning System Light In Your Ford F-150 Is On and How To Make It Go Out

If you have a Ford F-150 with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.

Honda CR-V image by John Goreham. Insert courtesy of Honda

By John Goreham Sep 29 2020 - 10:18am

Why The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Light In Your Honda CR-V Is On and How To Make It Go Out

If you have a Honda CR-V with the low tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Sep 29 2020 - 8:15am

2021 Ford F-150 Has Most Torque Of Any F-150 Ever And Has Max Tow Rating of 14,000

Hybrid powertrain creates 570 lb.-ft. of torque. Optional 5.0-liter V8 and 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 see increases to both power and torque. Popular 3.5-liter Ecoboost has maximum towing of 14,000 pounds and maximum payload of 3,250, making it best in light-duty truck segment.

By Denis Flierl Sep 29 2020 - 7:26am

Your Next New Subaru With EyeSight Will Have High-Tech LiDAR

Subaru will now use high-tech LiDAR for the new 2022 Forester and other models with next-generation EyeSight. See how it benefits customers.

Tesla & Industry Sales Estimates, Model Y Pictured

By Paul Fosse Sep 29 2020 - 1:34am

Elon Musk Tweets Tesla & Industry 6 Year Goals

In this article, I will discuss Elon Musk's Tweet about Tesla's future production plans and my thoughts on Electric Vehicle growth over the next 6 years.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Sep 28 2020 - 2:29pm

Recall Issued For 2020 Ford Mustang Over Brake Issue

NHTSA issues recall for more than 38,000 Ford Mustangs due to brake issue. Ford was made aware of six separate issues regarding failure of brakes in some 2020 models.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 28 2020 - 2:15pm

Elon Musk: New Batteries With Pure Nickel Cathode Already powering Tesla Cars

Elon Musk says Tesla’s new 4680 cells have already been powering prototypes for months. Tesla to only produce pure nickel cathode batteries initially.

By John Goreham Sep 28 2020 - 1:51pm

2020 Avalon TRD Review - So Close To Perfect

We test the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD and find that it is literally three features from perfect.

By Guillaume Humbert Sep 28 2020 - 1:25pm

Tesla China Is Growing At Lightning Speed With Very Large Amounts Of Infrastructure Being Built Weekly

Tesla has been moving very fast in China, building many new structures that will help with advertising and sales.

Toyota Prius Image courtesy of Toyota media services

By John Goreham Sep 28 2020 - 11:56am

Why The Tire Pressure Warning System Light In Your Toyota Prius Is On and How To Make It Go Out

If you have a Toyota Prius with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.

Toyota RAV4 TPWS Image courtesy of Toyota Media Support

By John Goreham Sep 28 2020 - 10:27am

Why The Tire Pressure Warning System Light In Your Toyota RAV4 Is On and How To Make It Go Out

If you have a Toyota RAV4 with the tire pressure monitoring system warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 28 2020 - 10:18am

Big Battery Lithium Deal Between Tesla and Tiny Piedmont Lithium

A small lithium miner Piedmont Lithium signs a 5-year binding agreement with Tesla to sell Tesla spodumene concentrate, which is used to extract lithium for EV batteries.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 28 2020 - 10:17am

Musk Says New Batteries Are Already in Cars for Tests

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms that Tesla's new 4680 batteries, presented at the Battery Day, are already in test-production vehicles for months.

By Denis Flierl Sep 28 2020 - 9:47am

Subaru Forester Wins SUV Of The Year Award - What It Means For New Car Shoppers

Before the 2021 Subaru Forester arrives next month, the 2020 model scores a global SUV of the Year award. Should you put Forester on your SUV shopping list?

By Kevin Meyn Sep 27 2020 - 12:07pm

Hyundai Tempts Us with Racecars & Supercars, So We Accept the Future of EVs

Hyundai released its latest electric racecar known as the RM20e. Hyundai has been working on electric race cars for years now, but a future of EVs might be difficult for some enthusiasts to swallow. Can this new race car persuade you to accept EVs?

By Denis Flierl Sep 27 2020 - 8:17am

3 Reasons Why New Subaru Crosstrek Gets The Best Road Test Scores Of Any Small SUV

What is the best small SUV? According to Consumer Reports, the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is best overall and number one in its road test scores.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 27 2020 - 12:41am

When Tesla Will Make 1 Million Cars at Giga Shanghai Yearly

While Elon Musk set an aspiration for Tesla Giga Shanghai to make one million vehicles yearly, there is still distance before Tesla can achieve this goal, says Wu Wa who regularly posts Giga Shangh

By Armen Hareyan Sep 27 2020 - 12:09am

Elon Calls the Q3 Tesla's Toughest Quarter in Global Logistics

Today Elon Musk tweeted thanking Tesla employees for great deliveries, but also called the

Elon Musk on Tesla Battery Day Presentation

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 26 2020 - 10:28pm

Elon Musk Thanks Tesla Team for Deliveries and For The Toughest Quarter

In a tweet sent out a few hours ago, Elon Musk thanked the Tesla team for their great work on deliveries. In the tweet, Elon Musk also thanked owners for being accommodating and calls this quarter their toughest in global logistics.

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