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 Jimmy Dinsmore Sep 20 2020 - 12:20pm

All-Electric Ford F-150 Should Be Taken Seriously

With groundbreaking of new Rouge plant to focus on electric vehicle production, including an all-electric F-150, Ford doubles down on commitment to electrification. With a few more details emerging, it sounds like Ford will offer an electric F-150 for real pickup truck buyers.

By Denis Flierl Sep 20 2020 - 7:50am

Subaru Attempts A New Guinness World Record At Subiefest

Subiefest is one of Subaru fans' largest gatherings globally, and it will be different this year. Check out what world record Subaru will attempt with hundreds of WRX, WRX STI, Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek models.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 19 2020 - 10:59pm

After Tesla’s Win, Case Against Gigafactory “Whistleblower” To Go To Trial

After a ruling by Nevada District Court in Tesla's favor, the case against Martin Tripp (the Gigafoactory whistleblower) to go to trial.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 19 2020 - 3:11pm

Elon Musk Says LFP Battery Cost Is "Closer To Nickel," But Has Other Advantages

Elon Musk, tweeting on LFP vs Nickel-Cobalt batteries, says "iron’s cost advantage is partly offset by increased pack mass, so the fully considered cost is closer to nickel.

By Denis Flierl Sep 19 2020 - 2:19pm

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn - Dials Up Driver Engagement

This week we check out the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn. See why it’s a good performance value.

By Denis Flierl Sep 19 2020 - 12:04pm

Meet The New Subaru Crosstrek Outdoor Edition From LP Aventure

Do you want your 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport to have more attitude? Check out the new Crosstrek Outdoor Edition from LP Aventure.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 19 2020 - 12:00pm

Tesla and Relations with Panasonic After The Battery Day

We see the long and complicated history Tesla had with Panasonic. And ask wether battery day might be the end of their relationship.

Tesla Now Has Three Options On It's Self-Driving.

By Guillaume Humbert Sep 19 2020 - 11:07am

Tesla's Different Priced Options For Autopilot Come Into Effect

Today, Tesla's Autopilot price changes come into effect. Here are the details of what you can get.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 19 2020 - 9:21am

Tesla Giga Berlin Is 20% Completed Due To Astonishing Speed

Tesla's Giga Berlin factory is 20 percent complete, according to the man responsible for the construction, and Tesla should be ahead of schedule and start production in early 2021, moving ahead wit

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Ascent, 2021 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl Sep 19 2020 - 8:03am

How American Is Your Subaru? The All-New Ascent SUV Has the Most Domestic Content

Which Subaru models have the most U.S. made parts? The 2021 Ascent and Legacy are the Subaru models that rank highest for domestic content. See where the Forester and Outback are on the Made in America Auto Index.

By Guillaume Humbert Sep 19 2020 - 7:40am

Tesla To Release Improved Map To Early Access Program Members In China

Early access program members in China have been notified that the Tesla map would be released to them with improvements.

U.K. Ford Transit Nugget; it's a strong camping concept

By Marc Stern Sep 18 2020 - 6:44pm

Custom Transit Van Popular In The U.K., Could It Be Popular Here?

With vacations slowed to "staycations," and with those who do go on the road using custom vans, is it any wonder that Ford is having success with its Transit Custom Nuggets? It is primarily in the U.K. It would make sense for Custom Transit vans to make their debut here.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Sep 18 2020 - 2:39pm

How Safe Are New Subaru SUVs? They Now Offer 2 Of The 5 Best Back Seat Safety Features

Subaru leads the auto industry in-car safety features but falls short if you are in the back seat. See how the 2021 Subaru Forester, Ascent, and Outback are playing catch-up with other brands.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 18 2020 - 1:37pm

Tesla To Allow Independent European Body Shopw To Provide Official Tesla Service

Tesla will now license and authorize European independent body shops as official Service Centers if they meet the following 3 requirements.

One of Tesla's current energy storage plants in SA

By Guillaume Humbert Sep 18 2020 - 1:33pm

Tesla Helps The UK Store Energy With Battery Megapacks

Tesla has been implementing its large scale battery storage solution "Megapack" in the UK.

By Patrick Rall Sep 18 2020 - 1:19pm

Third Ram Built to Serve Edition Celebrates the US Air Force 73rd Birthday

The newest Ram 1500 Built to Serve package was announced this week, coinciding with the 73rd birthday of the United States Air Force, and this limited edition package is outfitted to pay tribute to the American airmen.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 18 2020 - 10:33am

How Tesla Is Building Giga Berlin and Who Is In Charge

Tesla Giga Berlin's boss Evan Horetsky wrote a rear Tweet thanking Brandenburg's Economy Minister and explaining what it takes to build and run Giga Berlin's construction.

Ford factory rendering courtesy of Ford media support

By John Goreham Sep 18 2020 - 9:51am

How a Tariff That Began In 1963 Helped Protect America’s Second Most Valuable Product - The Ford F-Series Pickup

The impact on America's economy from the duty-protected made-in-America Ford F-Series is staggering.

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

By Denis Flierl Sep 18 2020 - 8:50am

Subaru WRX And STI Are Still The Hot Models Among All Compact Sports Cars

The 2020 Subaru WRX and STI remain the best-selling models among all compact sports cars. See how the two sports cars felt less impact because of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

By Paul Fosse Sep 18 2020 - 8:04am

Tesla 2025 Pricing Predictions Made Possible By Battery and Manufacturing Advances

In this article, I’ll discuss some of the 2025 predictions my friend Warren Redlich made in a recent video. These predictions are based on his expectations for Tesla Battery Day next week.

By Kevin Meyn Sep 17 2020 - 8:12pm

Hyundai Is Accelerating Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Strategy

Hyundai announced that it would ship hydrogen fuel cell systems to Europe and Hyundai’s goals go far beyond merely zero-emissions vehicles.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 17 2020 - 4:58pm

How Far is Lucid Motors' Factory From Producing Lucid Air

Today Torque News received this rare drone video of Lucid Motor's Casa Grande, AZ factory, where the company will start the Lucid Air production in a few months with fantastic specs and a phased ap

By Armen Hareyan Sep 17 2020 - 1:03pm

Prices of Tesla May Drop By $10K by 2022 Due To Battery Advances

Tesla's battery advances permit us to make some 2022 Tesla pricing predictions. These predictions are based on his expectations for Tesla Battery Day next week.

Mazda CX-30 Turbo courtesy of Mazda media support

By John Goreham Sep 17 2020 - 11:55am

Mazda’s 2021 CX-30 2.5 Turbo Resets the Performance Bar In the Small Crossover Segment

320 lb-ft of torque in a small crossover? Yes, please!

2021 Subaru Impreza pricing, features and specs

By Denis Flierl Sep 17 2020 - 11:26am

Subaru Announced New Impreza STI Sport And Hybrid Models You Won’t See In The US

Check out two new 2021 Subaru Impreza models that are coming to Japan. See why they won’t make it to North America.

Hyundai solar roof image courtesy of Hyundai media support

By John Goreham Sep 17 2020 - 10:37am

Only Half of Green Vehicle Owners Want a Vehicle With a Solar Roof

We conducted polls of green vehicle owners and found to our surprise that only about half would want a solar roof that adds 2 miles of electric driving range per day.

2021 Ford F-150 Built Ford Tough Campaign

By Jimmy Dinsmore Sep 17 2020 - 10:28am

Ford Begins Assembly Of 2021 Ford F-150, Breaks Ground On Electric Vehicle Plant At Rouge Center

14th-generation of Ford F-150 goes on sale in November. All electric F-150 comes to market in 2022 and will be built at historic Rouge Complex.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 17 2020 - 10:27am

Musk Says Roadrunner Battery Will Be "Very Insane"

Tesla CEO basically confirmed the leaks and rumors about the upcoming Roadruner battery cell, which Tesla is building on its own at Fremont, and wrote, "It will be very insane."

By Denis Flierl Sep 17 2020 - 7:09am

Subaru Upgrades The New Forester Sport's Towing Capacity - It’s Better But Not Enough

The 2021 Subaru Forester gets a new upgrade. See how much it adds to its towing capacity and why it needs to be more.

2022 Tesla Model 3 Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)

By Paul Fosse Sep 16 2020 - 11:18pm

Tesla 2022 Pricing Predictions Made Possible By Battery Advances

In this news report I am discussing some of the predictions my friend Warren Redlich about the 2022 Tesla pricing, made in a recent video. These predictions are based on his expectations for Tesla Battery Day next week.

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