Latest 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 G+ Mar 11 2020 - 8:10am

New Report Says Subaru Forester Is Now The Most-Loved Compact SUV In America

What cars are most loved and keep owners satisfied after the purchase? Consumer Reports gives 6 reasons why the 2020 Subaru Forester gets the best overall satisfaction score.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 10 2020 - 3:07pm

Searching For The Ideal Buyer For An Electric Ford F-150

An all-electric Ford F-150 is coming. Exactly who the targeted buyer is among the unanswered questions that Ford must address before launching.

I bought a 2010 Toyota Prius Gen3 was it worth it?

By Peter Neilson Mar 10 2020 - 11:01am

Did I Make A Mistake Buying A 2010 Toyota Prius?

Prius has been one of the best cars that Toyota has ever made. That was until Gen 3 came out. I bought one yesterday to see for myself it owning one is a mistake. Here is what I found out.

By Jeff Teague Mar 10 2020 - 9:43am

Next-Gen 2023 Toyota 4Runner Coming and Fans Suggest Powertrain Options

Things are looking promising for a next-generation 2023 4Runner. See what fans and enthusiasts suggest for potential powertrains.

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody on Springfest Image

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 10 2020 - 9:19am

Correction: Springfest Postponed, Not Cancelled

After incorrectly stating that the 2020 Spring Festival of LX was cancelled yesterday, I wanted to share the correct details of the huge west coast Mopar event.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 10 2020 - 9:02am

Choosing a Rental Car - Which To Avoid and Which To Pick In 3 Easy Steps

We break down the common choices for rental vehicles and explain how to make a selection that will make your trip a success.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 10 2020 - 8:56am

Little Known Feature Lets You Unlock Your Newer Subaru Without A Key

There are times when you don’t want to carry your car keys with you. See how to unlock your new Subaru using a little known feature using a PIN code.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Mar 9 2020 - 11:06pm

2020 AMG GLC 63 S Coupe and What Has Changed Since Previous Model

Mercedes-Benz continues to renew its range and now it is the turn of the sports variant of the GLC, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4Matic. This sporty SUV design has changed slightly, but the 2020 model has added more equipment, upgrade affects both the traditional version AMG GLC 63 S Coupe.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 9 2020 - 4:25pm

Mysterious Dodge Charger Remains Unknown as Springfest is Postponed

A great many people believed that the 2020 Spring Festival of LX would bring about the grand debut of the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Redeye, but with the massive Mopar show being postponed over fears of Coronavirus, it is unclear what the future holds for any news-worthy reveals planned for March 20 and 21.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 9 2020 - 3:52pm

Toyota Updates Its Huge Fuel Pump Recall - Here's The Fix For Your Vehicle

The massive fuel pump recall Toyota has underway now has a fix. Here's what to expect if you own a Lexus LS 500, LC 500, RC 350, RC 300, GS 350, IS 300, ES 350, LX 570, GX 460, RX 350, NX 300, RX 350L or a Toyota 4Runner, Camry, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, and Tundra, Avalon, or Corolla.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 9 2020 - 3:49pm

2021 Ford Bronco Sport Taking Shape

“Baby” Bronco looks comparable other crossovers in the segment. Ford supposedly to unveil 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in April, ahead of 2021 Ford Bronco.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Mar 9 2020 - 1:20pm

Tesla Extends Office Hours to Answer Giga Berlin Concerns

In order to answer questions from residents about the planned Gigafactory in Grünheide (Giga Berlin), Tesla organized citizen consultation hours twice a week in the Brandenburg town from mid-January. Now Tesla is extending those office hours and dates. Here is why.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Mar 9 2020 - 12:33pm

There Is an Addition to Drone Rule at Tesla Giga Berlin

Tesla Giga Berlin construction site has a new drone flight regulation. A few days ago I reported that the drone flight ban was lifted at the construction site of the Tesla Giga Berlin factory. The police had told my local friend Jurgen that the drone ban was due to a special police operation at the Giga Berlin site. However, today there is a new drone update and change of regulation and I am going to tell you about that.

How to plug into the new smaller USB Type-C connector with your old phone.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 9 2020 - 11:04am

Your Car’s USB Port Is About To Shrink –How To Still Plug In Your iPhone or Android Phone

The universal serial bus is not universal. In fact, it is about to get a lot smaller. Here’s the reason why and how you can deal with it in your vehicle.

New Chevy Bolt cost could drop to just $15K

By John Goreham G+ Mar 9 2020 - 10:37am

Current-Gen New Chevy Bolts Could Cost Just $15K When The Next Generation Launches

The Chevrolet Bolt battery-electric vehicle is currently costing some buyers around $20K. And a new generation is about to begin arriving at dealers.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 9 2020 - 8:22am

Report Says New Subaru Forester Is More Susceptible To Theft

A report says the 2020 Subaru Forester fails in anti-theft security. See why the compact SUV gets a poor rating.

By Marc Stern Mar 9 2020 - 8:13am

Publication Finds That No One Knows When The Ford Next-Gen F-150 Will Debut

Over the weekend, a major Ford information site -- it is not connected with the carmaker -- announced that the big reveal for the Ford F-150 would come at the end of April. By the end of the weekend, Ford announced the date indicated wasn't real and major auto websites were only too happy to pile on.

2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty Kentucky Derby

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 9 2020 - 8:00am

Ford Sponsors Churchill Downs Racetrack and Kentucky Derby Involving F-Series Super Duty

Two American icons join forces as Ford and Churchill Downs enter a multiyear partnership. Ford F-Series Super Duty as well as Ford Expedition will be part of the sponsorship agreement. 2020 F-Series Super Duty will serve as the featured vehicle for the 146th Kentucky Derby.

2019 Subaru STI S209, pricing, where can you get one?, STI S209

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 8 2020 - 7:33am

Subaru STI S209 Dealer Markups Go Crazy But You Don’t Have To Overpay

The Subaru STI S209 is exclusive and some dealers are adding huge markups. You can still get one close to MSRP.

Tesla Giga Berlin Disputes and What's at Stake for Tesla and Germany

By Armen Hareyan G+ Mar 7 2020 - 9:07pm

What’s Disputed for Tesla Giga Berlin and What’s Next

In this news update about the Tesla Giga Berlin I am going to look at the facts, talk about the risks and opportunities for Tesla in Berlin. Deforestation, water consumption, workers' rights: there are many criticisms of the Tesla factory that is to be built at Grünheide. German RBB24’s Philip Barnstorf has published a nice story with a fact check and an inventory of the risks and opportunities that Tesla’s huge Gigafactory 4 project entails.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback airbag lawsuit

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 7 2020 - 10:29am

Subaru Fails To Stop Serious Injury Lawsuit Involving The Outback Wagon

A class-action lawsuit against Subaru over an issue with a newer Outback wagon airbag is moving forward. See what a Virginia woman claims happened to her. Should Subaru Outback owners be concerned?

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 7 2020 - 10:13am

Some Owners Voice Frustration Over 2020 Ford F-150 Recalls

2020 Ford F-150 facing four total recalls but that is a relatively low number when compared to national average and history of F-150 recalls.

By Marc Stern Mar 6 2020 - 11:13am

Whether Light Duty F-150s Or Heavier Duty F-650/750, Ford Is The Market Leader

For the 35th year, Ford led the Medium truck market. The automaker's F-650 and F-750 had major sales success last year like Ford's light-duty F-150 pickup which has been the market leader for 43 years.

Shopping for a used Toyota Tacoma? Avoid this model year.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 6 2020 - 11:06am

Shopping For a Used Toyota Tacoma - The Problem Years to Avoid

The Toyota Tacoma is a legendary great used truck buy. However, there is one year used vehicle experts warn you to watch out for. Here's why.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 6 2020 - 11:00am

Electrified 2022 Ford F-150 Getting Closer To Production Rendering Shows

New rendering shows what the electric Ford F-150 might look like as Ford continues their electrification plans for America’s best-selling vehicle.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 6 2020 - 9:40am

Toyota's Latest Massive Fuel Pump Recall Would Not Have Happened Were Its Cars Electric

A new recall affecting Lexus LS 500, LC 500, RC 350, RC 300, GS 350, IS 300, ES 350, LX 570, GX 460, RX 350, NX 300, RX 350L as well as the Toyota 4Runner, Camry, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, and Tundra, Avalon, and Corolla is a prime example of how electric vehicles may reduce the frequency of recalls in the future.

Tesla removing rubble mountain from Giga Berlin construction site

By Armen Hareyan G+ Mar 6 2020 - 7:57am

Giga Berlin Cranes Compress The Tesla Ground In Bad Weather

This is the latest news update from Tesla Giga Berlin. Some of you know that two days ago a heavy crane was brought in to start a different type of work, other than clearing the forest that was happening before. Yesterday the crane was being set up and raised and many of us were wondering what type of work this crane will start in this phase of preparing for Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory construction. The crane is compressing the ground. But what does this mean?

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 6 2020 - 7:31am

EPA Says Subaru’s AWD Lineup Now Ranks 2nd Best In U.S. Fuel Economy

The EPA released its fuel-mileage results and finds Subaru’s lineup of 2020 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent rank 2nd best in the U.S. See how they do it with an AWD fleet.

Brandenburg Environmental Agencies Apoprove Tesla Giga Berlin Factory

By Armen Hareyan G+ Mar 5 2020 - 7:48pm

Brandenburg Environmental Agencies Are Now Pro Tesla and Approve Giga Berlin

The Brandenburg environmental associations approve the construction of the Tesla Gigafactory in Brandenburg and make no fundamental complaint. This is an important development that not many people expected such a green light for Giga Berlin from a group of local environmental agencies. What does this mean for Tesla?

2016 Ram 1500 TRX Rebel Concept in Deep Red

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 5 2020 - 2:52pm

Hellcat Ram Production Slated for September, Pointing to Detroit Debut

Rumors have suggested that the Ram 1500 TRX Rebel with Hellcat power would be introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and inside information confirming a September start date for production makes a summer debut far more likely.