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 Timothy Boyer May 18 2022 - 2:56pm

Consumer Reports Lists Midsized SUV Results with New Crash Test

Wonder how your SUV sizes up with the latest updated side impact crash test? Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on how current midsized SUVs did after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) beefed up its side impact crash test.

By John Goreham G+ May 18 2022 - 1:47pm

Mazda CX-9 Highest-Rated In New Mid-Size 3-Row SUV Safety Testing

In a new round of testing by IIHS, the Mazda CX-9 was the only 3-row midisze SUV to earn top scores on all aspects of this new tougher test.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 18 2022 - 11:00am

New SX Package For 2023 Toyota Tundra Adds Stealthy Look While Keeping Rigidness

Yesterday, Toyota unveiled a new SX Package for the 2023 Toyota Tundra. With new packages coming out for Toyota’s lineups, could we see a better performance?

By Harutiun Hareyan May 18 2022 - 9:29am

New Poll Shows RAV4 Hybrid Owners Would Not Switch to PHEV or EV

A new poll shows that 60% of RAV4 Hybrid owners are not likely to switch over to RAV Prime or bZ4X in the coming years.

2022 Subaru Ascent pricing, features, reliability, safety

By Denis Flierl G+ May 18 2022 - 8:13am

New Ascent SUV Is The First Subaru To Ace Tougher IIHS Side Impact Testing

The 2022 Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV aced the new IIHS side-impact crash test. See what it means for families.

By Denis Flierl G+ May 18 2022 - 6:24am

The New Subaru Solterra-Baja EV You Want In Your Garage Next Year

The all-new 2023 Subaru Solterra EV compact SUV arrives next month, and the future for Subaru Corporation is here. Check out the new 2024 Subaru Solterra Baja EV.

2022 Subaru Forester features, specs, pricing, safety tech

By Denis Flierl G+ May 18 2022 - 5:26am

Subaru Forester - The 2nd Best Compact SUV Under $30,000 With Active Safety

How safe is the 2022 Subaru Forester? The Forester just scored 2nd best among the top compact SUVs.

By Tinsae Aregay May 17 2022 - 7:44pm

Elon Musk Admits He Got Idea For Tesla Model Y Front & Rear Casting From Toys

Elon Musk at his latest appearance at the All-In Conference has revealed that he got the idea for Model Y front and rear casting from the manufacturing process of toys. This is yet another example of Musk's first principles ethos and why the EV maker is leading the industry.

By Tinsae Aregay May 17 2022 - 2:59pm

Breaking: Tesla CEO Elon Musk Calls On The SEC To Investigate Twitter

Elon Musk is no fan of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the past, Musk has called the SEC Short Seller Enriching Commission. However, now Musk is calling on the SEC to open an investigation on Twitter, after agreeing to buy the social media platform for $44 billion.

By John Goreham G+ May 17 2022 - 2:38pm

Shopping Used? Check Out Acura’s Updated Certified Pre-Owned Program

Acura has just made it even easier for first-time premium vehicle shoppers to buy a CPO car or crossover. Here’s what makes the Acura CPO proram special.

By John Goreham G+ May 17 2022 - 2:19pm

Here Is When You Can Buy the All-New 2023 Acura Integra

The new Acura is rolling off its Ohio production line. Here’s when it arrives at your local dealer.

By John Goreham G+ May 17 2022 - 10:53am

Consumer Reports Explains How It Manages New Vehicle Testing Bias

In a podcast episode this week, Consumer Reports reveals what makes its reporting different from most of its peers.

2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl G+ May 17 2022 - 10:11am

Why Subaru Says You Will Have More New Cars To Buy Next Year

Subaru Corporation announced its forecast for 2023, and it's good news for customers looking for a 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models. See why here.

By Timothy Boyer May 17 2022 - 9:56am

Don't Buy Aftermarket Parts for Your Toyota Warns This Mechanic

Find out why this Toyota mechanic will no longer bother using aftermarket parts for his customers’ repairs and what it means to you.

By Jeremy Johnson May 17 2022 - 9:45am

Why Tesla Is So Misunderstood - Elon Musk

Tesla is a very misunderstood company and we have a recent interview with Elon Musk that explains why. Tesla is much more than a car company.

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 17 2022 - 9:36am

Tesla Has Made a NEW Change to Cybertruck's Reservation Removing an Important Option

Tesla has decided to make a new change related to ordering the Cybertruck and close reservations for the Cybertruck in Europe and Asia, and it is now only taking reservations for the electric picku

2023 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek Wilderness, specs, features, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl G+ May 17 2022 - 6:50am

Will The Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek Sport Follow Legacy’s Lead? We Hope So

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek gets a complete remodel and will come with significant changes if it follows Legacy's lead. Here's why you want the new Crosstrek Sport to get Legacy Sport's upgrades.

By Jeremy Johnson May 17 2022 - 12:52am

How Close Will Tesla Get To Level 5 Autonomy in 2022?

According to The Electric Viking, Tesla FSD is quite a ways away from level 5 autonomy - however, Tesla doesn't need to get to level 5 any time soon. It just needs to get to level 3 and level 4 within the next few years. Let's look into this more!

By Harutiun Hareyan May 16 2022 - 11:21pm

Toyota bZ4X Said To Be Sold On A Subscription-Based Offering, Following VinFast and Tesla

Toyota Follows the subscription-based EV market for its Asia and Europe customers. This means Euro buyers cannot buy one, only lease it for a period.

By Marc Stern May 16 2022 - 8:24pm

It May Seem Surprising, But Volkswagen’s Use Of The Scout Name Is All Right

Although this may seem surprising, Volkswagen's adoption of the Scout brand name is a bit of all right.

By Tinsae Aregay May 16 2022 - 7:45pm

Breaking: Elon Musk Announces Tesla FSD Beta Will Be Released To 1 Million Vehicles By End Of 2022

Tesla FSD Beta is currently showing rapid progress. And now Elon Musk says Tesla's FSD beta will be released to 1 million vehicles before the end of the year.

CarFax Vehicle History Reports Have Limited Usefulness

By Timothy Boyer May 16 2022 - 6:21pm

CarFax Caveat All Car Shoppers Should Know

Is CarFax reliable when it comes to letting car shoppers know the true condition of a used car? One mechanic says no and has the opinion that CarFax is the equivalent of excrement. Is this true?

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl G+ May 16 2022 - 4:27pm

The Most-Loved New Subaru Model? Owners Say Crosstrek

Which Subaru model do owners love the most? Owner surveys say it's the Crosstrek. Check out why here.

By Harutiun Hareyan May 16 2022 - 4:27pm

2023 Toyota Camry Nightshade Looks Like Something Straight Out of Star Wars.

With the Venda Nightshade’s debut a few days ago, Toyota puts their pen to the paper and drops the Camry Nightshade.

2022 Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX specs, features, pricing

By Denis Flierl G+ May 16 2022 - 3:16pm

Will This Be The Last-Gen Subaru WRX With A Gas Engine? The Answer Is Yes

Will Subaru also drop the WRX with a gas engine? It's not if but when. Check out the details here.

Hyundai Santa Cruz exterior image by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ May 16 2022 - 1:42pm

Review: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD -

We test and review the new Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD. We find it is a perfect segue from small trucks to crossovers.

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 16 2022 - 11:20am

Tesla Delays Giga Shanghai's Plan for 2 Reasons That May Affect Giga Berlin

Two objective reasons are causing Tesla to delay the ramp-up of production to pre-lockdown levels and that may affect Giga Berlin.

By Timothy Boyer May 16 2022 - 10:11am

Why You Should Not Buy an EV Today

Contrary to what you might be led to believe, buying an electric vehicle today does not make sense on multiple fronts for the reasons given by the EV industry and social media. Here’s what one mechanic has to say about gas prices, EV snake oil, and the EV trend we are seeing today that explains why you should not jump on the EV bandwagon just yet.

Facebook Group Posting Shows Highlander Windshields Crack More Than They Should

By Harutiun Hareyan May 16 2022 - 9:19am

Owners Say Toyota Highlander Windshield Chips and Cracks more than It Should

With every single aspect of the new Highlander getting a makeover, will the windshield finally be as reliable as the entire car?

Tesla Giga Berlin Model Y vehicles parked and ready for delivery

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 16 2022 - 8:45am

Tesla Giga Berlin's Model Y Production Numbers Show Moderate Progress with Big Expectation in July

Tesla is making rapid improvements at Giga Berlin to increase the Model Y production. But even with only one shift per day, reducing the station time to a quarter would mean four times of the current production volume, i.e. about 350 Model Ys per day or 7000 per month.

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