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 Sep 14 2022 - 6:28am

The Subaru Forester - No Other SUV In Any Class Can Match This Stat

Is the Subaru Forester a good pick for compact SUV shoppers? A new report from Consumer Reports says it outscores all other SUVs.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 13 2022 - 8:58pm

Tesla To Bring Back Updated HD Radar To Its Vehicles With Autopilot HW4 Suggests New Finding

Tesla recently removed radar from the company's vehicles and moved to a camera-based pure vision system. However, today we have gotten conflicting information that suggests, Tesla is planning to bring back updated HD radar to the company's vehicles with the upcoming Autopilot Hardware 4 upgrade.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 13 2022 - 8:11pm

Tesla Needs a Lower Cost Model

Tesla needs a lower cost model without all the fancy features and without a frunk to be the robotaxi vehicle so that consumers can buy it now and use it as a robotaxi in the future. Here's why.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 13 2022 - 7:05pm

Tesla Brings Back The Cyberwhistle, Increases Price to 885 DogeCoin

Tesla has once again brought back the Cyberwhistle to the company's online shop. And this time, the EV maker has increased the price of the Cybertruck-inspired whistle by 37%.

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By Marc Stern Sep 13 2022 - 4:59pm

Ford Bronco Customers Spend Up To $1,700 On Accessories

When Ford started selling the Bronco about a year ago, no one knew how popular it would become. Indeed, they have become popular as customers spend about double the amount other buyers spend on Ford's popular F-150 line.

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By James Walker Sep 13 2022 - 4:01pm

Pagani Utopia Unveiled With 864 HP V12 Engine

The Pagani Utopia makes driver-focused hay while the sun shines with a big V12 and no hybridization.

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By John Goreham Sep 13 2022 - 12:30pm

Why EV Experts Say The Golden Age Of Electric Cars Is Behind Us

Electric vehicles are better than ever, and with every passing day, automakers big and small announce new models. So why do respected EV experts say the golden age of EVs has passed?

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV

By Denis Flierl Sep 13 2022 - 6:38am

The New Subaru Solterra EV Is Losing Traction Fast

The 2023 Subaru Solterra EV was scheduled to arrive in U.S. showrooms in June, but it never arrived. See how the delay sets the automaker back.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek specs, features, 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness

By Denis Flierl Sep 13 2022 - 5:39am

The All-New Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek Preview - It’s Coming This Week

Subaru Corporation will make a reveal on Thursday, and it will be the next-generation 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. Here is information on when and where the remodeled subcompact SUV is coming.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 12 2022 - 9:33pm

2022 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD Review: Hyundai's Off-Road Trim With Plastic Cladder

After recently introducing a more rugged-looking version called XRT for the Santa FE SUV in 2022, Hyundai is back in action with a similar off-road styling package for the compact 2022 Tucson model. In this review of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD we will take a look at the XRT off-roading trim to the Tucson line with plastic cladder, roof cross rails and exclusive wheels.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 12 2022 - 4:33pm

First Tesla Supercharger V4 Station Coming To Yuma County, Arizona

A few weeks, back we got our first images of Tesla's next-generation V4 Superchargers with taller and thinner stalls. And today, we have seen plans for the first Tesla V4 supercharger station to be built in Yuma County, Arizona. The upcoming supercharger station, in addition to the new superchargers, also features solar panels and a megapack.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 12 2022 - 10:22am

How Does Tesla Stack Up Against Rivian and Lucid?

Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid are the three primary EV makers in the United States. How do they stack up against each other?

2023 Subaru Ascent features, upgrades, pricing, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl Sep 12 2022 - 5:08am

EPA Says 2023 Subaru Ascent Is One MPG Less Fuel Efficient- Here’s Why

Is the 2023 Subaru Ascent fuel efficient? The EPA says the refreshed Ascent now gets one MPG less than the outgoing model. Find out why here.

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By Marc Stern Sep 11 2022 - 8:03pm

F-150s Don't Have To Be New To Be Solid Values

Although we would all like to have new F-150s sitting n our driveways, their cost today may preclude that option. Here is an option to consider and another to reject.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 11 2022 - 4:09pm

Tesla AI and FSD Will Soon Surpass Human Drivers

Tesla AI and FSD will soon surpass the average human driver and it won't even be close. I expect by December of 2023, that we'll see FSD available to anyone with a Tesla and the first robotaxi rides start to happen.

2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, pricing, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl Sep 11 2022 - 2:42pm

2023 Subaru Outback Rolls Off The Assembly Line Now - How You Can Get One

Subaru announced the 2023 Subaru Outback is now rolling off the assembly line. When can customers get one?

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 11 2022 - 10:26am

Tesla's Don't Cost Too Much

Tesla's don't cost too much, even with the Model 3 RWD costing around $47,000 today. Let's do a comparison with ICE cars and show why Tesla and EV's will continue to grow in sales.

By Denis Flierl Sep 11 2022 - 7:32am

Subaru's New Future Product Updates And What's In The Pipeline

When will the next-generation Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Ascent, and other new Subaru all-wheel-drive models be available for customers? Here are the complete Subaru of America future product pipeline updates.

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By Marc Stern Sep 10 2022 - 1:16pm

Ford To Halt Sales of Transit Connects Next Year

Ford has decided to eliminate sales of Transit Connect compact vans next year. Planning now calls for the automaker to make up any lost sales with an expanded family of full-sized Transit vans.

By Denis Flierl Sep 10 2022 - 11:51am

Are Subaru JDM Models Higher Quality That Those Made In The U.S? J.D. Power Says No

How do Subaru vehicles made in Japan rank in initial vehicle quality compared with their U.S. models? Check out the new 2022 J.D. Power Japan Initial Quality Study results.

2022 Subaru Outback, Outback Wilderness features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Sep 10 2022 - 6:42am

Subaru Outback Is Now At The Top Of All New Midsize SUVs This Year

The 2022 Subaru Outback is now among six new models with extraordinary success. See how the Outback rose to the top of all midsize SUVs.

Image of Ford F-150 Lightning by John Goreham

By John Goreham Sep 9 2022 - 1:37pm

$39,974 Ford F-150 Lightning - Can It Really Cost So Little?

We happened past a new Ford F-150 Lightning at a local fall fair. The price was shockingly low. Can this be real?

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 9 2022 - 10:39am

Tesla To Start Mining Its Own Lithium

Tesla will likely start to mine its own Lithium, according to reports, and this will be part of Master Plan Part 3 from Elon Musk.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Sep 9 2022 - 9:51am

Subaru Crosstrek Is 2nd Among Skyrocketing Small SUVs, So Which Is First?

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is among the skyrocketing subcompact SUVs. See where it ranked among the top models last year and where it's headed in 2022.

2022 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Sep 9 2022 - 6:55am

Subaru Forester Vs. Ford Bronco Sport - CR Says There's A Clear Winner

How does the 2022 Subaru Forester compare with the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport? A new report from Consumer Reports says the Forester is the best choice and beats the Bronco Sport. See why here.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 8 2022 - 9:58pm

Tesla Giga Shanghai Achieves Annualized Production Rate Of Over 900,000 Vehicles In August

Tesla China has just posted its second-highest monthly delivery number in August, producing and selling 76,965 vehicles. And even more impressively, August's delivery numbers mark the second time Giga Shanghai was able to surpass an annualized production run rate of 900,000 vehicles.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 8 2022 - 6:46pm

Tesla's Record Setting Month at Giga Shanghai

Tesla has set a new record for production in Giga Shanghai. Tesla produced over 76,000 vehicles and this is still far from what Tesla will be producing by the end of the year.

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By Marc Stern Sep 8 2022 - 5:01pm

Ford Updates BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving; Adds Features

For the last couple several years, Ford has been working with its hands-free driving suite called BlueCruise. Now at BlueCruise 1.2, the driving suite offers such things as automatic land-changing and other features.

By Denis Flierl Sep 8 2022 - 12:32pm

Consumer Reports Says Subaru Outback Is Your Best 10-Year-Old SUV Pick

The Subaru Outback is now one of the three best ten-year-old used car picks and the best SUV choice for shoppers. Check out the top picks from Consumer Reports that are under $15,000.

Image of fans photographing and taking video of the 2023 Nissan Z by John Goreham

By John Goreham Sep 8 2022 - 11:52am

Test Report - Nissan Z Fans Love the New 2023 Z Sports Coupe

Fans of the classic and recent Nissan Z cars LOVE the new generation. Here's what we observed during our time in the new 2023 Nissan Z.

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