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.

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By Marc Stern Sep 8 2022 - 10:54am

Plans For Powerful Hybrid Mustang Reportedly Shelved

As the big reveal gets closer and closer more information is coming out about the upcoming 2024 Mustang. For sure, it will likely have a V8 powerplant under the hood. Indeed, the V8 is likely the last gasoline engine that will power the Mustang line. Plans for a hybrid -- battery/gas engine -- Mustang have reportedly been shelved. The reveal is coming Sept. 14.

2023 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl Sep 8 2022 - 7:08am

Subaru Tries To Build More New Forester SUVs For The U.S. But Still Can’t Keep Up

Why is the 2022 Subaru Forester so hard to find in the U.S. market? Subaru released its factory export results, and it gives some insight.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 7 2022 - 10:52pm

Jay Leno on Elon Musk & EVs: “I Think He Should Get ... Credit"

Car collector and the host of the Jay Leno's Garage Jay Leno recently spoke to Yahoo!

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 7 2022 - 8:35pm

Model Y With Tesla Vision Receives Top Score On New Euro NCAP Safety Test Despite Lack Of Radar

The Tesla Model Y has received a leading score of 98 percent in Euro NCAP's automatic emergency braking test despite the vehicle not being equipped with radar. This is a great testament to Elon Musk's and Tesla's belief that level 5 autonomy can be achieved using only cameras.

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By James Walker Sep 7 2022 - 12:12pm

Six Production And Logistics Executives Have Left Lucid

Lucid reshuffles high-level personnel as it fights to ramp up production.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl Sep 7 2022 - 11:39am

2 New Subaru Models Outpace The Best But Customer Loyalty Still Declines

A new report says Subaru customer loyalty declines even though they have two of the top-selling models. See why new car shoppers are switching car brands faster now.

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 7 2022 - 11:19am

Elon Musk Says More Tesla Solar & Batteries Are Needed In California Amid Record Heat Wave & Power Outages

California is currently experiencing record heat waves and a record electricity demand with authorities warning residents to prepare for rolling blackout. And in response, Elon Musk says the state needs more solar panels & stationary batteries to deal with the current situation.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 7 2022 - 10:15am

Tesla Is Reportedly Tendering for Contracts of 2nd Gigafactory in Shanghai

There are unconfirmed rumors in China that Tesla is building a second Gigafactory in China. This is in addition to a strong possibility that Tesla has already started certain processed to build a Gigafactory in Quebec Canada. But now we are hearing rumors of a second Gigafactory in China. In this report I am going to tell you everything I know abut it, some of which is confirmed, while the rest is not.

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By John Goreham Sep 7 2022 - 9:03am

Toyota's 2023 GR Supra Is Now Available With a Stick Shift Manual Transmission

The long-awaited arrival of the stick shift Toyota Supra is now here.

2022 Subaru Ascent, 2023 Subaru Ascent features, pricing

By Denis Flierl Sep 7 2022 - 6:55am

Subaru Has Good And Bad News For New Ascent Shoppers

The 2022 Subaru Ascent sells well before the newly-upgraded 2023 Ascent models arrive. But there's bad news if customers wait for the 2023 models this Fall.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 6 2022 - 7:50pm

Is There Really a 430 Mile Range Model 3 Battery?

Is there really a 430 mile range Model 3 Battery? Recent news has come out that CATL will produce such a battery. The question is: What will Tesla do with this battery? Will they utilize all the range, or reduce the size of the battery pack?

By Justin Hart Sep 6 2022 - 11:41am

Kia Models Recognized As Top Performers By MotorTrend

Last week, Kia notched several new accolades from MotorTrend magazine for vehicles across its lineup, proving yet again that Kia is making some of the most desirable, impressive, safe, and value oriented vehicles one can buy.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 6 2022 - 10:56am

Tesla Has Something Big About To Happen...

Tesla has 3 big things about to happen as it is about to surprise everyone with its results in Q3 and Q4 of 2022.

2022 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Subaru Impreza pricing, features

By Denis Flierl Sep 6 2022 - 9:13am

Impreza Is Subaru’s Biggest Surprise - There’s 4 Reasons Why

The 2022 Impreza is Subaru’s surprise model this summer. Here’s why and what’s next for compact car shoppers.

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By John Goreham Sep 6 2022 - 8:42am

Avoid the Directional Tire Trap If You Own A VW ID.4 Or Any Vehicle With Mis-Matched Tire Sizes

Some vehicles have different front and rear tire sizes. In vehicles where this is the case, you must avoid tires with a directional tire tread. Here’s why.

By John Goreham Sep 6 2022 - 8:18am

Lamborghini Confirms New Plug-In Hybrid Supercar For 2023

The days of conventional engines at Lamborghini are now numbered.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek pricing, specs, features

By Denis Flierl Sep 6 2022 - 6:35am

The Subaru Crosstrek Is Smokin’ Hot - Outselling Outback And Forester

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is the hot model in the lineup for Subaru of America again. The Crosstrek is now outselling the Outback and Forester. See what’s coming for new car shoppers.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 5 2022 - 6:29pm

My Tesla Recharged Itself While Driving

My Tesla Model 3 RWD gained an astounding 6% of its battery on a downhill drive from a mountain hike I went on. This is staggering and beats any ICE car hands down.

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By Marc Stern Sep 5 2022 - 4:03pm

Ford Recalls 2022 Mustang Mach-E EVs To Repair Half-Shaft Problem

This has been quite a year for Ford as the automaker has filed 40-plus recalls, several to fix problems with driveshafts. Now, the automaker has filed another recall, this time for the Mustang Mach-E, to fix a troublesome right rear half-shaft.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 5 2022 - 1:10pm

Three Tesla Semi Updated Trucks Sighted in Road Testing, Pointing To Imminent Delivery

Very recently electric vehicle enthusiast Shoaib Quraishi posted a video of a Tesla Semi sighting that featured three of the vehicles in one location.

By Denis Flierl Sep 5 2022 - 12:17pm

Which Subaru Vehicle Is The Most Reliable? One Model Lasts The Longest

How reliable are Subaru vehicles over the last ten years? There is new data that says one Subaru SUV lasts the longest. Which model is the lowest performing?

By Armen Hareyan Sep 5 2022 - 11:37am

Despite Toyota's Slow Pace Solid State Batteries Are Not a False Hope

While Toyota holds about 1,000 patents in the field of solid-state battery research for electric cars, we are seeing more suppliers and think this type of a battery in electric cars is not a false hope.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 5 2022 - 9:38am

Tesla Supplier CATL Announces 430-Mile New battery

CATL announces new batteries with 430 miles of range. CATL is a major Tesla battery supplier. Let's look at some of the known specs of CATL's new M3P battery.

2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, pricing, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl Sep 5 2022 - 7:07am

Subaru Outback Hasn’t Lost Its Appeal, It’s Ready For An American Revival

Sales of the 2022 Subaru Outback dropped again in August. Has the Outback lost its appeal with customers? Here is what new car shoppers should know about the Outback.