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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.

Mazda CX-30 Turbo courtesy of Mazda media support

By John Goreham G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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."

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl G+ 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 G+ 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.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Sep 16 2020 - 6:11pm

Giga Texas May Have a Boring Company Tunnel

It looks like Elon Musk's Boring Company may surely build a tunnel under Tesla Giga Texas.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Sep 16 2020 - 6:09pm

Tesla HW3 Retroffitng Underway for European Model 3 and Huge Order of Heat Pumps

Elon Musk says Tesla will soon begin hardware 3.0 upgrades for Model 3 in Europe and we are learning that Tesla orders 650,000 heat pumps for Model 3 and Model Y.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 16 2020 - 4:02pm

A Closer Look at the New Interior Tech in the Ram TRX and Other 2021 Ram Trucks

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX features interior technology that hasn’t been offered before on an FCA vehicle including a heads-up display, a digital rearview mirror and the Trailer Reverse Steer Control system, all of which are likely to travel to other Ram trucks in the near future.

Ford 5.2-liter V8 engine, Voodoo/Predator

By Jimmy Dinsmore Sep 16 2020 - 3:40pm

8 Cylinder Future: Ford Will Continue V8s For The Foreseeable Future

With three stout V8 engines in the Ford lineup, 8-cylinder fans have plenty to choose from. And despite current trends, V8 engines aren’t going away anytime soon, according to Ford.

2021 Subaru Ascent, pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 16 2020 - 2:27pm

You Won’t Believe Where Subaru Sells A Surprising Number Of The New Ascent SUVs

You would think Subaru sells the most Ascent family haulers in cold-weather states. A new report shows the 2021 Subaru Ascent is hot in the warm Sunbelt.

By Guillaume Humbert Sep 16 2020 - 12:46pm

Why The Tesla Community Is Wholesome For Most, But Toxic For Some

A dive into the different actors inside the Tesla Community, and how they affect how the company is viewed.

RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Toyota media support

By John Goreham G+ Sep 16 2020 - 8:12am

EVs Like Toyota’s RAV4 Prime and Hyundai Tucson PHEV Being Slowed Down By The U.S. Election Cycle

Every manufacturer from GM to Tesla to Toyota seems to be slow-walking new electric vehicle models. Could the reason be tied to uncertain price supports for electric vehicles?

2012-2018 Forester, 2015-2019 Outback, and 2015-2019 Legacy models

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 16 2020 - 7:16am

A New Second Lawsuit Now Claims Subaru Forester And Outback Can Suddenly Accelerate

There is now a second sudden acceleration lawsuit concerning newer Subaru Forester, Outback, and Legacy models. What should customers do if they have experienced sudden and unintended acceleration?

By Armen Hareyan G+ Sep 15 2020 - 10:59pm

Tesla and the Lego Principle of Building Giga Berlin Gigafactory

Building the Tesla Giga Berlin according to the Lego principle, by bringing and applying the prefabricated materials, greatly contributes to the astonishing speed of Tesla's first European Gigafact

By Marc Stern Sep 15 2020 - 6:20pm

Chinese Automaker Builds Ford F-150 Raptor Ripoff

If there's one thing you can be sure of it is that you will find ripoffs in China. The latest blatant theft from Ford is based on the automaker's F-150 Raptor. Instead, its Chinese builder has tried to hide it behind the name Da Jiang Jun. It seems exotic but it's not. It stands for "The Big General." However, we think you might find it about a second lieutenant, at best.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 15 2020 - 4:39pm

Hyundai Will Challenge Toyota's RAV4 Prime With Tucson PHEV in 2021

The all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson will include a plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle trim. Here's what we know so far.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Sep 15 2020 - 3:15pm

Ford Teases Potential Warthog Bronco With Latest Tweet, But Will It Have a V8?

Bronco Warthog, also known as the Bronco Raptor, appears much closer to production than expected. Originally, Ford was looking to release this as a 2023 model year, but now hinting that it may be much closer. Pricing to be released this fall before ordering begins in December.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 15 2020 - 2:42pm

ID.4 Price and Charging Leaked While Volkswagen Directly Compares It To Model Y

A leaked image, presumably from a Volkswagen internal presentation comparing their upcoming EV, ID.4, with Tesla Model Y, gives us a first look at the ID.4's price and charging rate.

2021 Mazda6 image courtesy of Mazda media support

By John Goreham G+ Sep 15 2020 - 2:32pm

Mazda’s 2021 Mazda6 Adds This Feature You Won’t Find In Many Luxury Sedans

Mazda continues to push the Mazda6 sedan into the premium class with the addition of a feature that makes your day a bit easier.

By Jeff Teague Sep 15 2020 - 9:03am

You Will Not Believe All the Standard Features on 2021 Toyota Venza LE

Toyota Venza is loaded with features – even on the entry level LE. You must see this to believe it.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 15 2020 - 8:35am

7 Midsize SUVs With The Best Interior And Cargo Space - Subaru Ascent Scores High

How much cargo space does the 2021 Subaru Ascent have? See why it's rated one of the seven best mid-size SUVs along with the new Outback.

By Kevin Meyn Sep 15 2020 - 3:10am

All-New 2022 Hyundai Tucson Is a Segment Buster

One of Hyundai’s all-time best sellers just got fully redesigned with new powertrains and a wild look. The new Hyundai Tucson also features not seen in the segment.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 14 2020 - 4:41pm

2021 Dodge Charger Pricing for All Nine Models

We have already looked at the pricing for the 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, which starts at $78,595, but today we look at the manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing for every version of the muscular sedan for the new model year.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Sep 14 2020 - 4:04pm

Elon Musk Responds to Bill Gates Defending Tesla Semi

Elon Musk rebutted Bill Gates, defends Tesla Semi truck, and says "he has no clue."

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 14 2020 - 3:15pm

Tesla May Be Moving Right-Hand Model 3 Production To China

In the past few days, there have been rumors suggesting Tesla is going to start shipping China made Model 3s to other countries. Here we discuss why it makes a lot of sense.

The Tesla Model 3 will soon have a heat pump

By Guillaume Humbert Sep 14 2020 - 3:05pm

Tesla's Latest China Improvements: Heat Pumps, Sales And Something More Than Smartwatches

Tesla has been busy in China, whether it is with sales, vehicle improvements such as heat pumps or new gadgets.

Chevy Bolt charging image by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ Sep 14 2020 - 1:43pm

$44K Green Vehicle Contrast – Chevy Bolt Premier vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE – Which Is Your Choice?

We contrast two electric vehicles, one a BEV and one a PHEV, to see which makes more sense for your driving needs.

2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum 12.3-inch multimedia touch screen apple carplay android auto

By Jeff Teague Sep 14 2020 - 9:28am

Top 17 Cool Gadgets (with Video) on 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum

You will not believe all these amazing technology, safety and convenience features on 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum trim level.

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