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 Eric Evarts Mar 27 2020 - 10:16pm

Where are the Hondas? Brand is no longer interchangeable with Toyota in Consumer Reports ratings

Falling reliability means Honda is no longer interchangeable with Toyota at the top of Consumer Reports' reliability ratings.

By Mary Conway Mar 27 2020 - 3:54pm

COVID-19 Forces Indy 500 Delay

For the first time in its history, the Indianapolis 500 is being delayed because of the COVID-19 virus. Why the new owner, Roger Penske, is making the decision now.

By Marc Stern Mar 27 2020 - 3:24pm

Ford Team Stepped Up To Assist Another Epidemic, Polio, 72 Years Ago

It was another era and the times were different. It was another epidemic with a different outcome, yet Ford stepped up 72 years ago and in only 10 days came up with a functioning iron lung for polio victims.

By Peter Neilson Mar 27 2020 - 2:54pm

Why Your Toyota Prius May Sound Louder Than Normal

Been driving your Prius around with a noise that sounds like a helicopter flying over you? Here is what that noise is and what to do about it.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 27 2020 - 11:03am

New Suspension And Possibly V8 Coming To 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor

Ford positions its performance, off-road Raptor to battle the Ram Rebel TRX. 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor will also get a new design a new suspension and possibly a new engine.

COVID-19 at-home car improvement projects.

By John Goreham Mar 27 2020 - 10:04am

4 Ways To Improve Your Car At Home During the COVID-19 Social Distancing Mandates

You are home with more time on your hands than usual. Why not use that available resource to improve your car and save a few dollars? Here's a list of stay-at-home COVID-19 vehicle activities you can do.

By Denis Flierl Mar 27 2020 - 6:58am

Subaru's US Plant Will Now Stay Dark Through April 6

Subaru has announced its US plant where the 2020 Outback is made will shutdown through April 6. See what it means for customers.

By Marc Stern Mar 26 2020 - 3:36pm

Ford Recalls Quarter-Million Fiestas, Fusions For Door Latch Repairs

Ford's recall team was busy yesterday as the automaker announced three recalls affecting more than 250,000 vehicles. The biggest recall of the bunch was a recall affecting more than a quarter-million Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ to fix a door latch problem. The problem affects primarily cars in warm areas.

By Patrick Rall Mar 26 2020 - 1:44pm

Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat Have Great Lease Deals, Too

If you are looking to lease a Dodge Challenger or Charger with the supercharged Hellcat Hemi, the Power Dollars program doesn’t apply, but the company is running some crazy-cheap lease deals on the 700+ horsepower muscle cars.

Giga Berlin Construction by Tesla in Grunheide

By Armen Hareyan Mar 26 2020 - 1:36pm

Look How Tesla Builds Giga Berlin Under High Pressure

Today Torque News has some amazing news updates from the Tesla Giga Berlin showing how the work continues under high pressure. It's fast and Tesla is actively building it's Gigafactory 4 in Grunheide, outside of Berlin.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 26 2020 - 9:43am

Ford Looking At April 6 To Restart Production; Good News for 2021 Ford F-150 And Other New Vehicles

With so many new vehicles planned, Ford has to strategically work toward getting their assembly plants back up and functional, while also taking proper safety measures for COVID-19. Production restarting should be good news for next-generation F-150, 2021 Mustang Mach-E and 2021 Ford Bronco.

By Denis Flierl Mar 26 2020 - 7:46am

You Won't Find This Unique Subaru Forester Quality On A Toyota RAV4 Or Honda CR-V

The 2020 Subaru Forester earns a Best Family Cars of 2020 From Kelly Blue Book. Check out the 7 reasons, and what it has Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V doesn't offer.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 25 2020 - 1:05pm

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Order Bank Opens May 11

Reservations for the all-electric Mustang crossover will soon turn to actual orders. Dealers prepare to place actual orders for Mustang Mach-E. Will Ford finally release the actual order numbers?

By Armen Hareyan Mar 25 2020 - 12:01pm

Model 3 Keeps 98% of Range After 100,000 Miles

One Tesla Model 3 owner, who writes 320 days a year reported on Twitter that he got 303 miles per full charge after driving 130,000 miles. Several other Model 3 owners reported similar results confirming this result that Tesla Model 3 keeps 98% of range after 130,000 miles, thus making it a great value car.

By Peter Neilson Mar 25 2020 - 11:52am

2 Reasons To Consider The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Over The Toyota Prius

In a war for the best hybrid, Toyota Prius has been king for a very long time. Is the reign finally over with what Hyundai has built?

Used Toyota Camry vs the competition - which is the most reliable.

By John Goreham Mar 25 2020 - 11:50am

Used Toyota Camry Reliability vs. Altima, Malibu, and Sonata - The Surprise Contender

We use the benchmark Toyota Camry as a comparison to three other popular used sedans, the Nissan Altima, the Chevy Malibu, and the Hyundai Sonata. We find one car did much better than expected.

2021 Subaru BRZ, 2021 Toyota 86, next-generation Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86

By Denis Flierl Mar 25 2020 - 9:40am

More Next-Generation Subaru BRZ-Toyota GR86 Details Leaked

New details about the next-generation Subaru BRZ have been leaked. See how much more horsepower the sports coupe will have.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 25 2020 - 9:18am

2021 Ford F-150 and 2021 Ford Bronco Will Share Some Paint Colors

Ford announced some new colors for upcoming 14th generation F-150 while also discontinuing some popular paint choices. 2021 Ford Bronco will share a few of those color palettes with F-150 while also getting some of its own unique color choices.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Mar 25 2020 - 6:56am

Getting Your Subaru Vehicle Serviced And Staying Safe During COVID-19

You need to drive your Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek and get it serviced during the COVID-19 crisis. How you can get your car serviced and stay safe.

By Armen Hareyan Mar 24 2020 - 11:25pm

2020 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line Quick Review

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line is an efficient and affordable package with a beautiful design. It's sporty, but not particularly quick and it shouldn't be anyway. Instead, this manual transmission-equipped car offers everything to please.

By Marc Stern Mar 24 2020 - 9:53pm

Will Gasoline Under $1.00 Encourage V-8 Sales, It's Very Doubtful

A little while ago, Jimmy Dinsmore asked the question will cheap gas encourage V-8s, his answer was a very strong, maybe. Today, I asked the same question regarding V-6s versus V-8s and I found that the answer tended toward the V-6.

GM enables in-vehicle emergency services to fight COVID-19

By John Goreham Mar 24 2020 - 3:15pm

GM Enables Free WiFi and OnStar Services In All Its Brands To Help In The COVID-19 Crisis

If you own a General Motors vehicle, the chances are you have OnStar and also WiFi capabilities. GM just enables those to help you. Here is what is included.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 24 2020 - 1:40pm

Ford Helps Make Medical Devices From F-150 Parts

Ford works with 3M, GE, UAW to speed production of medical respirators and face shields for healthcare workers. Parts made from F-150 will help Corona virus patients and first responders.

2020 Ford F-150 3.0-liter Power Stroke engine

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 24 2020 - 11:23am

2020 Ford F-150 Power Stroke vs. 2020 Ram EcoDiesel: Half-Ton Diesel Showdown

Ford’s Power Stroke Diesel engine, when compared to Ram’s EcoDiesel shows many differences, but many similarities. Both 3.0-liter turbo diesels offer options for pickup truck buyers.

Elon Musk of Tesla delivers promised ventilators.

By John Goreham Mar 24 2020 - 8:21am

Elon Musk of Tesla and His Expeditors Deliver Respirators to Treat COVID-19 Patients As Promised

Elon Musk promised ventilators for help in caring for patients impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Here's the update and our guess as to how the miracle happened.

By Denis Flierl Mar 24 2020 - 7:17am

Meet Vanessa-How She Is Passionately Shaping Subaru's Future

What is a Subaru Ambassador? Meet Vanessa from Puyallup, WA who owns a Subaru Crosstrek. See how she is shaping Subaru’s future.

By Mary Conway Mar 23 2020 - 10:04pm

How Fiat Chrysler is Helping Fight the Coronavirus

Fiat Chrysler is joining the fight to stop the spread of the Coronavirus or COVID-19. While U.S. plants that make vehicles like the popular 2020 Ram 1500 are shut down, FCA is converting a plant in China to produce desperately needed medical face masks.

AAA roadside assistance image by John Goreham

By John Goreham Mar 23 2020 - 4:31pm

AAA Will Be On the Job To Help You During the COVID-19 Crisis

We spoke with employees of AAA today who confirmed that the business is considered essential. Here’s what AAA is planning to do.

Shopping for a used Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey

By John Goreham Mar 23 2020 - 1:46pm

Used Honda Odyssey vs. Used Toyota Sienna - Which Is More Reliable In These Model Years?

The Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey minivans make great used vehicles. However, some years are troublesome according to owner reports. Here's which are the nest years and which to avoid.

Hennessey Twin Turbo C8 Corvette from Below

By Patrick Rall Mar 23 2020 - 12:51pm

Hennessey Builds the World's First Twin Turbo C8 Corvette (Video)

We are sure to see plenty of 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays with aftermarket forced induction systems and monster power, but the first of them comes from the team at Hennessey Performance in the form of a bolt-on twin turbo package, showcased in the video below.

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