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 Kevin Meyn Aug 5 2020 - 3:04pm

Hyundai Porest – A Campervan With a Funny Name

Hyundai has a new campervan for the Korean market. With the way the world is going, I can see campervans becoming a popular choice over rental cars because some may find it uncomfortable staying in a hotel. Because of this, we may see something like the Hyundai Porest hit the States.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Aug 5 2020 - 2:28pm

Picking The Right Bull Bar And Bumper Is Much Easier Now For Ford F-150 Owners

Aftermarket retailer American Trucks offers bumper style guide aimed at F-150 owners. Video along with online buyer’s guide boosts consumer confidence to choose the right bumper and front-end protection for your Ford truck.

Toyota RAV4 Prime Plugged In Image by Toyota Media Support

By John Goreham Aug 5 2020 - 10:59am

EPA Releases Official MPG and Carbon Data For 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime - Prepare To Be Amazed

The final numbers from EPA have arrived and the new 2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle tops its class by a huge margin.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Aug 5 2020 - 8:28am

Subaru’s Low Inventory Levels Of New Forester, Outback And Crosstrek Is Biting Them Hard

Shoppers looking for a 2020 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, or Ascent will have a hard time finding the model they want. See why Subaru has the lowest inventory of any automaker.

By Peter Neilson Aug 4 2020 - 7:37pm

Why You Should Never Use A/C Refrigerant With Sealer In Your Toyota Prius

Thinking of giving your Prius A/C system a boost because it is low? Before you do read this to ensure you are not messing up anything else in your A/C system.

By Marc Stern Aug 4 2020 - 6:45pm

2021 Ford Raptor Rear Suspension To Improve Handling

Ford has had some great intros this month. The Intros include the iconic Bronco series as well as the 14th generation Ford F-150. Well, there's still another intro that should interest off-roaders, the F-150 Raptor which is undergoing over-the-road testing. The test mule showed some interesting changes as my story points out.

By Patrick Rall Aug 4 2020 - 6:18pm

Dodge Offers 4 of the 15 Most Powerful Road Cars in America for 2020

The Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock packs 807 horsepower, making it the most powerful production road car sold in the United States under a half-million dollars for 2020 while other Dodge models account for several of the top 15 most powerful road cars in America.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 4 2020 - 3:39pm

Tesla May Bring a Smaller Cybertruck for Europe

Elon Musk says Tesla is very likely to build a smaller Cybertruck for Europe. Do you think US would benefit from it or Asia as well? And when will this come?

Outgoing Ford CEO Jim Hackett with incoming CEO Jim Farley

By Jimmy Dinsmore Aug 4 2020 - 2:23pm

Ford Names Jim Farley New CEO, What This Means For the Ford F-150 and Ford Bronco

Outgoing CEO Jim Hackett is retiring October 1 and Farley has been named his replacement. Seamless CEO transition underscores strength of Ford’s leadership team, succession planning, and company progress over the past three years, Executive Chairman Bill Ford says.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 4 2020 - 12:13pm

GM's 1st Battery "Gigafactory" Is Rising To Build Ultium EV Batteries

With the construction of GM's own battery "Gigafactory" the company shows that it's really serious about electric vehicles. Here are some specs and details.

By Denis Flierl Aug 4 2020 - 11:30am

A New Subaru Supplier Lawsuit Includes Outback, Ascent, Impreza, And Legacy

The 2019-2020 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy are included in another lawsuit. This class-action is against the supplier of the defective fuel pump used in these models.

2020 Ford Edge image courtesy of Ford media Support

By John Goreham Aug 4 2020 - 11:18am

Watch What This Lifelong Loyal Ford Owner Does When Gifted a 2020 Edge Titanium

This short video will warm the heart of any Ford owner.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl Aug 4 2020 - 7:09am

Subaru Forester Continues To Shine - Has The New Outback Lost Its Luster Already?

The 2020 Subaru Forester is more popular now than ever and Outback continues to fall. See what happened with Subaru last month.

By Peter Neilson Aug 4 2020 - 1:14am

Use This Tip To Save Money When Rebuilding A Toyota Prius Hybrid Traction Battery

Needing to rebuild your Toyota Prius hybrid battery? Use this tip to save money when buying modules.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 3 2020 - 7:04pm

The Boring Company May Be Expanding From Las Vegas to Los Angeles

Teslarati reports that Elon Musk's Boring Company may be building a secret station as a first step of connecting Las Vegas to Los Angeles.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 3 2020 - 5:56pm

Reaction of a Ford Owner Who Is Given a Surprise New Ford By Family

The owner in this story is a lifelong Ford owner, and his family surprises him with a new 2020 Ford Edge Titanium. He immediately gifts his Ford Escape to his granddaughter.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 3 2020 - 5:24pm

Tesla Giga Texas Drone Update, Sunday August 3, 2020

Giga Texas drone update. Our friend Joe followed the trucks to see where they bring the fill dirt from.

By John Goreham Aug 3 2020 - 4:53pm

How We Sold Our Used Honda On Craigslist In 87 Minutes Start to Finish

We sold a 2007 Honda Fit Sport on Craigslist for $2,500. What was remarkable was how fast and easy the entire process was.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 3 2020 - 2:02pm

Tesla's Fallback Plan for The Cybertruck

Elon Musk says if Tesla Cybertruck fails Tesla will have a Plan B for the Cybertruck.

By Patrick Rall Aug 3 2020 - 1:26pm

Revisiting the 7 Reasons Why You Don't Want to Own a Dodge Challenger Hellcat

After spending the past three years daily driving a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, my humorous piece from September 2014 has proven to be quite wrong, so here is a look at how my “7 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Own a Hellcat” have aged since 2014.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Toyota media support

By John Goreham Aug 3 2020 - 1:20pm

First Drives Of Toyota's 2021 RAV4 Prime - What Are Experts Saying?

We pulled comments from a variety of sources to see what expert testers are saying about how the new 2021 RAV4 Prime from Toyota drives. Here's what we have found.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Aug 3 2020 - 1:09pm

Ford Offers Rewards Credit Card As Part Of Loyalty Program

FordPass Rewards Visa can help reduce the cost of vehicle ownership. Card will have Model-A or Blue Oval logo on it. Ford plans to add customization option including Bronco and F-150.

GM electric vehicle charger image courtesy of GM media support

By John Goreham Aug 3 2020 - 12:25pm

GM Plans To Triple This EV Fast Charger Network Capacity In the US - Here's How Long That Will Take

GM and EVgo plan to triple the largest public fast charger network.

Michelin cross climate tire image by Michelin

By John Goreham Aug 3 2020 - 11:07am

Michelin's New CrossClimate2 Is A True All-Season Tire

Unlike most "all-season" tires this one may actually be rated for winter.

By Denis Flierl Aug 3 2020 - 10:23am

Subaru Just Extended Your Boundaries - It's Why They Are The Best At Brand Loyalty

Subaru picked up its second consecutive brand loyalty award. How does Subaru keep pushing boundaries with the 2020 Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek?

2019 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid magnetic gray 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium Ruby Flare Pearl

By Jeff Teague Aug 3 2020 - 9:19am

5 Reasons 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Outsells Gas-Only RAV4

Learn what makes 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid such a great value and why people are buying it more than any other RAV4.

Ford's Bronco Sport Was Born With Biking -- And Other Sports -- In Mind

By Marc Stern Aug 2 2020 - 3:44pm

Ford's 'Little Bronco,' The Sport, Is A Great Addition To The Lineup And The Brand

Ford's latest key move is the revival of the iconic Bronco, one of the first modern successful mass-market SUVs. Introduced in 1965, the Bronco was a winner from the start. Indeed, it won the first -- 1969 -- Baja 1000, which also helped to establish its identity. In the current reintroduction of the Bronco, it has expanded the line, adding a second set of doors (the first Bronco was a two-door), and a new, smaller model that we discuss today.

2020 Toyota Prius Prime Limited charging and back end

By Jeff Teague Aug 2 2020 - 10:23am

2020 Toyota Prius Prime Surprises with Incredible MPG and Features (with Video)

You may be interested in a 2020 Toyota Prius Prime for the gas mileage. You may be pleasantly surprised with much more.

By Denis Flierl Aug 2 2020 - 8:06am

You Can Order The New Subaru Crosstrek Now - It Could Take Some Time To Get One

If you want a new 2021 Subaru Crosstrek you can order one now. See how long it could take to get one.

By Kevin Meyn Aug 1 2020 - 9:06pm

2021 Hyundai Veloster N Gets A Dual Clutch – Anyone Can Drive a Veloster N Now

Hyundai introduces a new eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission to the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. The new Veloster N gets other upgrades as well.

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