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 John Goreham G+ Aug 2 2021 - 11:18am

Mazda Offers Free Oil Changes To Educators - The Fine Print Is Interesting

Mazda is offering free oil change services to educators during their annual summer break. Take note of the fine print if you are not a Mazda owner.

Choosing 2-wheel drive over all-wheel drive

By Timothy Boyer Aug 2 2021 - 11:07am

Consumer Reports Car Experts Explain and Compare 2WD vs. AWD vs. 4WD

Do you find yourself trying to work out whether you should choose a 4-wheel drive over an all-wheel-drive or just stick with a 2-wheel drive vehicle when buying a new car? Here’s a summary of a Consumer Reports guide that explains the differences and which is best for you.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 2 2021 - 11:00am

Tesla's Hidden Revenue Sources

I just listened to Rob Mauer from Tesla Daily and he talked about some hidden revenue sources from Tesla. Some of these are not obvious unless you dive into Tesla's 10-Q filing and look. Let's see what he's talking about.

Image of Subaru Foresters being serviced by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ Aug 2 2021 - 10:01am

Here’s Why Your AWD Vehicle Needs Four Tires When One Is Damaged

One of your tires was damaged and cannot be repaired. Your tire shop says you need four tires, not just one. Here’s why they are correct.

Image of Jaguar I-PACE charging by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ Aug 2 2021 - 9:46am

What To Do If Your EV Won’t Unplug From a Charger

Your electric vehicle is attached to a charging station or wall-mounted charger, and you cannot pull the handle out. Here’s what to do to make it let go.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 2 2021 - 9:00am

Subaru Forester Wins Best Roomy Small SUV - Best New Cars For Tall Drivers

The 2021 Subaru Forester is a compact SUV, but it packs a big cabin for taller drivers. See how the Forester adds up for a lot of space.

By Tinsae Aregay Aug 1 2021 - 6:08pm

Tesla To Discontinue Model 3 After $25,000 Compact Car Begins Production Suggests Rumor

A person with a reliable track record of obtaining insider information from Tesla claims his sources have told him, Tesla is planning to discontinue the Model 3 after the $25,000 compact car (Model 2) begins production.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Wilderness, features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 1 2021 - 8:53am

The 10 Best Beach Cars - KBB Says New Subaru Outback Should Be On Your List

Check out the ten best beach cars of 2021. See why the 2022 Subaru Outback checks all the right boxes.

By Tinsae Aregay Jul 31 2021 - 7:13pm

Tesla To Begin New Compact Car Production At Giga Shanghai By End Of Year

A new rumor out of China suggests, before the end of 2021, Tesla will begin limited production of a brand new compact vehicle designed in China. From previous leaks, we believe the vehicle will be based on the Model 3 chassis.

By Jeremy Johnson Jul 31 2021 - 3:19pm

Tesla Releases FSD v9.1

Tesla released FSD v9.1 (full self-driving version 9.1) yesterday. Version 9.0, the previous version, was released late on Friday, 7/9/2021. That makes 3 weeks between releases. Let's see what's changed.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl G+ Jul 31 2021 - 10:51am

Subaru Is Left Off The AutoPacific Best New Vehicle Satisfaction Awards List

AutoPacific announced the 2021 Vehicle Satisfaction Award winners and no Subaru models make the list. Where is the 2021 Subaru Forester?

By Jeff Teague Jul 31 2021 - 8:26am

Having Trouble Finding Lunar Rock 4Runner? You May Be in Luck for 2022

Toyota 4Runner fans: your search for Lunar Rock just got much easier for 2022.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jul 31 2021 - 6:32am

5 Car Brands With The Most At-Fault Accidents - Subaru Is Now Number One

Which cars brands have drivers with the most at-fault accidents? See why Subaru is now number one. Is it Forester, Outback, or Crosstrek drivers? See which models are the worst offenders and one with the most careful Subaru drivers.

By Jeremy Johnson Jul 30 2021 - 7:25pm

Do Tesla's Drive Themselves?

I've had people close to me ask the question: "Do Tesla's Drive Themselves?" As a Tesla analyst, the answer to me is obvious, but what I've realized is that the answer is not obvious to others. Let's answer this question.

Toyota Tacoma owner learns he was scammed by a garage.

By Timothy Boyer Jul 30 2021 - 4:23pm

How Some Car Repair Garages Hide Their Brake Repair Scam And What You Can Do About It

Not all brake repair scams are obvious. Especially when the car repair center or garage appears to be saving your day, but is actually going after your savings. Here’s one example of how some dishonest service techs and mechanics manage to gouge you with a brake repair scam that is hidden in the paperwork. As an added bonus, this article is also a warning to Tacoma owners about one common problem that should be monitored regularly in their vehicle.

By Peter Neilson G+ Jul 30 2021 - 12:34pm

Solid State Update: Chinese Company Has Massive Breakthrough

A new material that the University of Science and Technology of China developed shows much promise in helping solid-state battery technology become commercially viable sooner. Here is what we know.

2022 Civic Touring Image by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ Jul 30 2021 - 11:10am

2022 Honda Civic Touring Review and Photojournal - Still Fun at 50

We took the all-new 2022 Honda Civic Touring to the mountains of New Hampshire to find out if the trim lived up to its name. Here’s our opinion.

2022 Subaru BRZ, pricing, specs, features

By Denis Flierl G+ Jul 30 2021 - 10:36am

5 Cool Insights Into How The Next-Generation Subaru BRZ Was Made

The 2022 Subaru BRZ hits U.S. shores this fall. Check out five cool insights into how Subaru made the new sports coupe.

Prius transaxle fluid can reveal a lot about a car's health

By Timothy Boyer Jul 30 2021 - 10:17am

How to Inspect The Transmission Fluid on a Used Prius

Looking to buy an older model used Prius, but not sure how to inspect the transaxle fluid to see what kind of problems may be lurking in the purchase? Here’s an informative video by a popular Toyota Maintenance channel that demonstrates where to find the transaxle drain and filler plugs and what the color in the transmission fluid could look like after 176,000 miles, telling you something about the car’s history.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jul 30 2021 - 6:02am

The New Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek Score 10-Best SUVs To Buy Now

The 2021 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback, and 2021 Subaru Crosstrek just scored The 10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now. See why they rank so high.

By Tinsae Aregay Jul 30 2021 - 5:22am

Drones Deployed Over Tesla Megapack Fire In Australia After It Went Ablaze A Day Into Operations

A fire has been reported at Tesla's latest and largest Megapack project in Victoria, Australia. The fire is still raging on and Fire Rescue Victoria says drones have been deployed to aid in the extinguishing effort.

By Marc Stern Jul 29 2021 - 10:05pm

Ford Reports Better-Than-Expected Financial Results

As recently as three months ago, Ford was tempering its financial reporting with the realities of the semiconductor shortage. However, the automaker has managed the shortage well and as a reult of a strong order bank, and its new models Ford has reported better-than-expected results

By Jeremy Johnson Jul 29 2021 - 4:49pm

Tesla AI Day - What Are We Going to See?

Elon Musk just announced that Tesla AI (Artificial Intelligence) day will take place on Thursday, August 19, 2021. This is an exciting time for Tesla and Tesla is seeking top talent in the world to join its AI team.

By Peter Neilson G+ Jul 29 2021 - 2:26pm

5th Gen Toyota Prius: Set For 2023 Debut

Toyota has finally allowed the rest of us to hear about a 5th Generation Prius. Here is what you need to know and what it is rumored to look like.

The most important point to stick to when negotiating a new car purchase price.

By Timothy Boyer Jul 29 2021 - 2:02pm

Consumer Reports Recommends This Important Negotiation Point to Focus On When Buying a New Car

Time to buy a new car, but dreading dealing with a car salesman? You are not alone. However, once you’ve learned how to keep the conversation focused on this singular important negotiation point with a salesman, you can expect to walk away with a good---if not great---deal on a new car.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport, pricing, specs, features

By Denis Flierl G+ Jul 29 2021 - 10:46am

New Or Used? Why A New Subaru Crosstrek May Not Be Your Best Buy Now

If you can’t find a new 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, a used model may be your best buy now. Check out the details here.

By John Goreham G+ Jul 29 2021 - 8:40am

Mitsubishi Commits To New Outlander PHEV This Year

Mitsubishi says its all-new Outlander PHEV will come in this fiscal year.

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl G+ Jul 29 2021 - 7:01am

NEMPA Says New 2022 Subaru Outback Is The Best AWD Wagon In America

The 2022 Subaru Outback arrives at retailers now, and the New England Motor Press Association gives it a top award. Check out why it's rated so high.

Changing your oil and filter is still a DIY car maintenance skill you can learn to do.

By Timothy Boyer Jul 28 2021 - 4:58pm

Avoid Lube Center Scams With This Mechanic’s Step by Step DIY Oil and Filter Change Demo

Are you under the impression that many cars are too complicated for the owner to do any maintenance of their own? Would you like to avoid lube center scams? Here is your chance to learn not just good, but great technique as this popular YouTube channel mechanic demonstrates how easy it can be to change the oil and filter on your car.

SUV Buy and Don't Buy Advice From Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer Jul 28 2021 - 2:29pm

Consumer Reports Car Analysts Recommend What Popular Midsized SUVs to Avoid and Which to Buy Instead

Here’s a summary of the latest midsized SUV’s that despite their perceived popularity, should be avoided according to Consumer Reports’ car experts who offer these better choices including two under-the-radar gems they’ve found.

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