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 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.

By John Goreham May 15 2020 - 9:00am

Is the AC and Heat Fan Too Loud In Your Car? Here Are Two Easy Fixes

If your car's heat and AC fan is louder than it used to be there are two possible fixes you can do quite easily. Here's how to make that fan quiet down.

Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, suddenly accelerate without warning

By Denis Flierl May 15 2020 - 8:18am

New Subaru Lawsuit Claims Forester And Outback SUVs Can Suddenly Accelerate

Subaru is hit with a new lawsuit claiming some Forester and Outback models accelerate without warning. See if your vehicle is on the list.

2020 Cadillac XT6 Interior, Front Dashboard

By Armen Hareyan May 14 2020 - 7:22pm

The Technologies of The 2020 Cadillac XT6

The 2020 XT6 is not Cadillac's first attempt to introduce a 3-row SUV in the midsize luxury segment. In 2004 Cadillac had launched the SRX with seven seat to abandon it after a generation. However, after 16 years Cadillac returns to a seven-seater SUV introducing the XT6 to fill the void between the XT5 and the Eescalade.

By John Goreham May 14 2020 - 5:22pm

Three Reasons You'll Love The New Infotainment In Your Next Ram, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, or Fiat

We've had a sneak peek at the new FCA brands' Uconnect 5 infotainment system. Here are three reasons you will love them.

By Jeff Teague May 14 2020 - 5:10pm

Tale of the Tape: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime vs RAV4 Hybrid

Compare specs for upcoming 2021 RAV4 Prime versus current RAV4 Hybrid. Pick your winner.

By Peter Neilson May 14 2020 - 2:08pm

Why The Toyota Prius 12v Auxiliary Battery Costs So Much

If you have been shopping for a 12v battery for your Prius you know how much they cost. The question is why are they so much? Here is what you need to know about your auxiliary battery.

By Armen Hareyan May 14 2020 - 1:22pm

Tesla Achives Battery Breakthrough with CATL

Tesla has apparently achieved a breakthrough in developing its own batteries with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) that deploys technology developed by Tesla in collaboration with

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 14 2020 - 11:44am

New Ad Campaign Emphasizes Ford Is Ready to Lead the Way to Safely Restart U.S. Manufacturing

Ford launches three new ad campaigns that offer hope and optimism as auto manufacturing starts back up. Ford emphasizes importance of American manufacturing and key driver of the economy.

2020 Mazda6, specs, features, fuel mileage, price

By Denis Flierl May 14 2020 - 11:34am

2020 Mazda6 Is The Sportiest Mid-Size Sedan But It’s Missing One Thing

If you have a passion for driving, you should check out the 2020 Mazda Mazda6. It’s only missing one thing.

By Armen Hareyan May 14 2020 - 11:07am

Tesla Is Testing Giga Berlin Ground Bringing in The 1st Pile Driver

Tesla's Giga Berlin construction project reaches a milestone with a breaking development as Tesla brings the first Pile Driver and is apparently testing the ground by hammering the first pile into the ground.