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 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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.

Tesla delivering RWD Long Range Model 3 from Giga Shanghai

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 14 2020 - 9:31am

Tesla Beats Schedule with MIC Long Range RWD Model 3 Deliveries

Tesla is again ahead of schedule in China with Long Range RWD Model 3 deliveries, reports Chinese media.

By Jeff Teague May 14 2020 - 8:22am

Could the 2021 Toyota Venza Be Modeled After Japan-based Toyota Harrier?

We feel the Venza will be making its return very soon. Is a popular Toyota model sold in Japan a key to the puzzle?

2021 Subaru Ascent, Subaru Baja mid-size pickup, best mid-size pickup

By Denis Flierl G+ May 14 2020 - 8:22am

Why A New Subaru Ascent-Baja Pickup Would Hit The Sweet Spot

A new 2021 Subaru Ascent-Baja pickup could be what the automaker needs now. See why it would a sweet spot for the Japanese automaker.

Tesla Fremont Factory Parking Lot May 13

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 13 2020 - 11:50pm

Video Shows Tesla Accepts Alameda Deal for Fremont Factory

There was no official word from Tesla about its attitude of the face-saving deal that Alameda County sent to Tesla regarding the factory opening, but the video of the Fremont plant's parking lot Wednesday gives an idea that Tesla and Elon Musk comply and accept the reopening deal.

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat P4D Differential Brace

By Patrick Rall G+ May 13 2020 - 5:37pm

How One Man Made Racing a Dodge Hellcat Car Much Safer

Bray Brankhurst saw Dodge Challenger and Charger owners with the Hellcat Hemi breaking differentials so he set out to create a product to protect the differential and driveshaft of the Hellcat cars, but in the end, his Per4Mance Development differential braces have made drag racing a whole lot safer for many modern Mopar racers.

2020 Ford Expedition Faces Safety Recall

By Marc Stern May 13 2020 - 1:57pm

Ford Recalls Center On Software, Panoramic Roof Repair

If you follow Ford or own a Ford vehicle you probably think that things are pretty slow at the moment as the automaker slowly ramps up to restart its assembly lines around the world. The safety office is on the lookout for vehicle defects and is issuing recalls. This week it issued three.

By Peter Neilson May 13 2020 - 1:50pm

Why The Plug-In Toyota Prius Is Lagging In EV Range

If you are curious why the Toyota Prius Prime only has a few short miles of range, here are some answers to your questions.

2020 Subaru Crosstrek, best compact SUV, features, pricing, specs, wheels

By Denis Flierl G+ May 13 2020 - 11:01am

How To Improve The New Subaru Crosstrek's Attitude For $672

Do you want your new 2020 Subaru Crosstrek to have a bit more attitude? Check out the new wheels from LP Aventure.