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 Toyota Sienna Celestial Silver Metallic

By Peter Neilson May 19 2020 - 12:52pm

3 Reasons The 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Could End Prius Production

WIth Toyota adding another hybrid to the vehicle line-up, my thoughts turn to Prius. Here is what I believe is going to happen with the famed little car.

Nissan Leaf image by Nissan Media Support

By John Goreham May 19 2020 - 11:21am

Electric Vehicle Segment Tops List of Most Unsold 2019 Model Year Vehicles Sitting On Dealer Lots

Looking for a great deal on an electric vehicle? Now is your chance to score a leftover 2019 model year EV.

By Patrick Rall May 19 2020 - 10:52am

3 Changes Help the C8 Corvette Reach 205 Miles per Hour

Hennessey Performance removed their twin turbo setup that they previously installed on their 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and added a nitrous oxide system along with a custom exhaust setup, lifting the output to 650 horsepower and allowing this C8 to reach a stunning top speed of 205.1 miles per hour.

Dodge Caravan Image By Dodge Media Support

By John Goreham May 19 2020 - 10:24am

Bargain Hunters Take Note: Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Nissan Top List Of Leftover New 2019 Vehicles Still Unsold

If you are looking for a great deal on a new car, this is your list.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 19 2020 - 9:55am

Ford Should Do Like Toyota And Virtually Introduce Us To The 2021 F-150

Toyota did a virtual launch of hybrid versions of the Sienna and Venza, raising the bar as the first OEM to launch a product in 2020 under quarantine. Virtual launch of 2021 Ford F-150 would reinvigorate Blue Oval fans, excite dealers and give truck enthusiasts something to look forward.

2021 Toyota Venza Limited rear end LED taillights

By Jeff Teague May 19 2020 - 9:40am

MPG Surprise: 2021 Toyota Venza Will Save You Money (with video)

All-new 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid was just announced. Let's learn about specs, and especially gas mileage.

By Denis Flierl May 19 2020 - 8:28am

Subaru Stays On Top With The Hot New Forester And A Revamped Lineup

The 2020 Subaru Forester is the brand’s hottest model. See why the new compact SUV is the biggest hit with customers.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl May 18 2020 - 1:01pm

You Might Not Buy A New Subaru The Traditional Way Ever Again

There is a new era in buying a new 2020 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent SUV. See why you might not ever buy a car the traditional way again.

2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Limited Blizzard Pearl

By Peter Neilson May 18 2020 - 12:52pm

What You Need To Know About The Rav4 Hybrid Fuel Tank Lawsuit

The Rav4 Hybrid is the current best selling hybrid model Toyota has. What they are not telling you is what could happen if you buy one.

By Jeff Teague May 18 2020 - 12:25pm

Big Reveal (with pics) as Toyota Just Announced Two New Hybrids, Including 2021 Sienna

Learn specs (with included pictures) for just-announced 2021 Toyota Sienna. This is big news.

Tesla's Austin Terafactory announcement is coming soon

By Armen Hareyan May 18 2020 - 11:34am

Source Tells Texas Will Make The Tesla Austin Announcement "Soon"

This morning Torque News received a letter from a commercial realtor in Austin, TX saying his "credible" sourse told him that Texas Governor's office will soon make an announcement that Tesla will be building its Cybertruck Terafactory just outside of Austin.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 18 2020 - 11:30am

2020 Ford F-150 Manufacturing Begins Again; 2021 F-150 Back On Track

Dearborn and Kentucky truck plants start back up production after two-month shutdown due to pandemic. New and robust safety measures implemented. Ford confirms that 2021 F-150 will still be manufactured this calendar and available for later this fall.

By John Goreham May 18 2020 - 9:35am

Don't Miss Toyota's Live Product Reveal Event - Here's How To Find It

Toyota is about to reveal some new products. Included is a "platinum hybrid." Here's how you can see it live.

By Denis Flierl May 18 2020 - 7:47am

Update: Both Subaru Plants Have Restarted-New Subaru Forester Production Began On May 11

The plant where Subaru makes the 2020 Forester SUV will remain shut down another 5 weeks. See what it means for customers.

By Marc Stern May 17 2020 - 8:00pm

After Two-Month Downtime, Ford Ready To Restart Its Assembly Lines

With the blessing of the governor of Michigan, Ford is ready to fire up its assembly lines and resume the business it knows best, building vehicles.

2021 Subaru BRZ, 2021 Toyota GR86, next-generation Subaru BRZ/Toyota GR86

By Denis Flierl May 17 2020 - 2:27pm

New Next-Generation Subaru BRZ-Toyota GR86 Details You May Not Like

There is more news out of Japan about the next-generation Subaru BRZ-Toyota GR86. You may not like the latest scoop.

By Jeff Teague May 17 2020 - 10:47am

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE vs XSE: How to Choose the Right One

Compare 2021 RAV4 Prime SE vs XSE trim levels. Some features may surprise you.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, SUVs with the best fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl May 17 2020 - 8:57am

With An AWD Lineup Subaru Does Surprisingly Well In Lowering Green House Gases

All-wheel-drive SUVs aren’t the most fuel-efficient. See how Subaru is increasing fuel mileage and lowering greenhouse gases with its AWD lineup.

By Peter Neilson May 16 2020 - 5:01pm

Why I Want A Toyota Rav4 Hybrid More Than A Prius AWD-e

I finally decided it was time to drive the Rav4 Hybrid and see what all the hype was about. I was blown away, and here is why.

Tesla visited this site for Austin Terafactory Location

By Armen Hareyan May 16 2020 - 2:52pm

Tesla Just Purchased a Land for Terafactory Between Austin and Jarrell, Anonymous Source Says

Torque News is updating this story with a breaking development according to which an anonymous source tells Third Row Tesla Podcast that Tesla has just purchased land, presumably for its Austin Cybertruck Terafactory, between Austin and Jarrell, TX. This is developing.

By Armen Hareyan May 16 2020 - 2:10pm

Tesla's Possible Austin Land

This may be the place near Austin where Tesla will build its future Terafactory.

Tesla Terafactory possible site in Hutto, TX near Austin

By Armen Hareyan May 16 2020 - 10:38am

This Property in Hutto, TX May House Tesla's Austin Terafactory

Where in Austin Tesla will build its Cybertruck Terafactory? In this video, I am going to shows you a possible Texas Cybertruck Terafactory’s site, north of Austin, which apparently was a runner up to Gigafactory One.

By Denis Flierl May 16 2020 - 7:25am

The New-Generation Subaru Crosstrek Is One Of Only 10 Models To Avoid A Sales Collapse

The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is one of the hottest models in Canada. See why the subcompact SUV avoided the sales collapse when most other vehicles lost ground.

By Mary Conway May 15 2020 - 10:25pm

Three Reasons College Graduates May Want to Buy a Used Jeep Wrangler

Autotrader is out with its list of "10 Best Vehicles for Recent College Graduates" and the Jeep Wrangler is high on the list. We look at three reasons it is a favorite.

By Armen Hareyan May 15 2020 - 7:27pm

It's Reportedly Giga Austin: Tesla Chooses Austin for Cybertruck Gigafactory

Tesla reportedly chooses Austin, TX as the location of its next Cybertruck Gigafactory, reports Electrek.

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle (Hybrid)

By Eric Evarts May 15 2020 - 6:45pm

How Chrysler made driving safer and easier in 2021 Pacifica with new UConnect 5 system

Fiat Chrysler resisted the temptation to control its own system and instead built on the best tools of others for the new UConnect 5 system in the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan.

By Marc Stern May 15 2020 - 4:55pm

Ford Era Ends As Final Fusions Set To Roll Off Assembly Line

Once the line gets up and moving at the Hermosillo, Mexico plant, an era will end for the Ford Motor Co. On July 21, or thereabouts, the last retail Ford Fusion and the last general passenger car from the automaker will roll down the line.

MKIII-R retro mod kit from Superperformance

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 15 2020 - 2:00pm

Superperformance MKIII-R Is Resto Mod Version of Classic Cobra

MKIII-R pays homage to iconic 1965 Cobra and is powered by a Ford V8. Only 20 of these will be built each year, making it highly collectible.

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

By Denis Flierl May 15 2020 - 11:34am

New Report - Next-Generation Subaru WRX STI Launch Date Revealed

According to new reports, the next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX STI is well under way. See when fans will get a glimpse of the high-performance model.

Tesla Battery Day Postponed with New Announcement

By Armen Hareyan May 15 2020 - 9:03am

Tesla Battery Day Is Postponed With New Announcement

Just a few hours ago in the middle of the night Tesla's CEO Elon Musk responded to a tweet pushing back the much-anticipated date of the Tesla Battery Day event and making a new announcement.

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