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.

GM Defense to Market its Military Supertrucks Internationally

By Mary Conway Jun 13 2022 - 11:29pm

GM Defense Goes International to Sell Its Military Supertrucks

Shortly after announcing it would market its vehicles in Canada, GM Defense will now sell its military supertrucks like the Heavy Duty Suburban and its Infantry Squad Vehicle to other countries.

By Tinsae Aregay Jun 13 2022 - 9:13pm

Tesla Begins Selling The Refreshed Model Y With 4680 Cells & Structural Pack Outside Of Texas

Tesla started refreshed 4680 Model Y deliveries at the Giga Texas opening event. However, initial deliveries were limited to Tesla employees. Later, Tesla widened the pool of individuals that could get the new vehicle to Austin, then the entire state of Texas. Now, Tesla has begun inviting Model Y reservation holders outside Texas to get the refreshed version of the all-electric crossover.

By Tinsae Aregay Jun 13 2022 - 8:10pm

Tesla Might Report Its First Quarterly Loss In 3 years As The Company’s Bitcoin Holding Goes Down 32%

In the past 6 months, bitcoin is down 67% with 16% of the fall coming in the past 48 hours. And as the cryptocurrency has gone lower, Tesla is down 32% in its bitcoin holdings. This coupled with production disruption in Giga Shanghai is making it increasingly likely Tesla will post a quarterly loss in Q2.

By Harutiun Hareyan Jun 13 2022 - 11:37am

Why Owners Chose The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Over the RAV4 Prime

If the Toyota RAV4 Prime gets better gas mileage, why is the RAV4 Hybrid more popular? Owners say it’s not because of the price.

By Jeremy Johnson Jun 13 2022 - 10:36am

Taking a Tesla on a 3 Day, 1,200 Mile Road Trip

We have a road trip from Shelby Church, going 1,200 miles in a 2019 Tesla Model 3 with about 220 miles of total range (a standard range version). We see how many times she stopped, how much it cost to charge -vs- a gas car, and if she would rather road trip in a Tesla or some other vehicle.

By Armen Hareyan Jun 13 2022 - 8:51am

Indonesia's Decent Proposal To Tesla

We just learned that last Thursday, an Indonesian government minister suggested that Tesla build a plant near Batang Regency in Central Java province, where it can get a steady supply of electricit

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing

By Denis Flierl Jun 13 2022 - 5:55am

Consumer Reports Says Subaru Solterra EV’s Quirks Stand Out In A Bad Way

Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra one of the best electric vehicles? A new study from Consumer Reports has mixed reviews. Check out what they like and don't like about the Solterra.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Ascent

By Denis Flierl Jun 13 2022 - 5:11am

The Best Value SUVs - Subaru Forester, Ascent Depreciate Less Than Most

How well do the 2022 Subaru Forester and Ascent hold their value compared with other models? A new report says they are among the best in class.

Tesla Model Y 4680 Model Y equipment getting delivered at Giga Berlin.jpg

By Tinsae Aregay Jun 12 2022 - 4:01pm

Giga Berlin Is Getting Ready To Produce Refreshed 4680 Tesla Model Y

A new Tesla Giga Berlin drone flyover suggests, that Tesla has begun taking deliveries of robots that will be used to produce 4680 battery packs. The new battery pack will power the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl Jun 12 2022 - 12:58pm

New Vehicle Prices Flirt With Record Highs - Why Subaru Just Dropped

As new car prices reach record highs, the cost of the new 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models dropped in May. Check out the latest report here.

Is the Ford F-150 Lightning EV Road Trip Worthy?

By Timothy Boyer Jun 12 2022 - 10:06am

What It's Like to Road Trip and Charge the Ford F-150 Lightning Cross-Country

Is the Ford Lightning EV road trip worthy? Discover now the level of difficulty during a 1,300-mile road trip from Michigan to Colorado in a Ford F-100 Lightning when put to a road trip charge test under real life conditions.

2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, Ascent hybrid technology

By Denis Flierl Jun 12 2022 - 6:55am

Subaru Boss Says More Fuel Efficient Hybrid Tech Is In The Pipeline

Subaru only has one Hybrid for U.S. customers but says improved hybrid technology is coming. See what's coming for Forester, Outback, Ascent, and other next-generation models.

Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD 2022 review

By Armen Hareyan Jun 11 2022 - 6:12pm

Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD 2022: Harmonious Design for Family Life

Today the midsize SUV market is one of the most competitive and one of the vehicles that really stands out in this segment is the Kia Sorento, a very good option offered by the Korean automaker. This week Torque news is reviewing the top X-Line SX-Prestige AWD trim of the 2022 Sorento SUV.

By Jeremy Johnson Jun 11 2022 - 5:12pm

Tesla Is Delivering the Giga Texas Model Y to Customers

Tesla is delivering the Giga Texas Model Y standard range vehicle, with 4680 batteries to customers, and Tesla Economist has some data gathered about the vehicle specifications. Let's see what he found out.

By Timothy Boyer Jun 11 2022 - 4:28pm

Ford F-150 Lightning Problem Some Owners Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late

The Ford F-150 Lightning is an extremely popular electric truck. However, some owners buy one before finding out there is a problem when it comes to using one like they did with their previous gas or diesel truck.

By Harutiun Hareyan Jun 11 2022 - 1:16pm

What Should You Get with Miscellaneous Dealership Credit on your new Toyota Tacoma?

After spending some money on miscellaneous expenses at the dealership, you acquired $1000 to spend on your next visit. What should you get to mod out your 2022 Toyota Tacoma?

Image showing the Nardone Automotive Porsche 928 restomod.

By James Walker Jun 11 2022 - 12:33pm

This Restomod Porsche 928 Is A Carbon-Bodied Beauty

French restomodders Nardone Automotive debut their homage to Porsche's rear-drive V8 coupe.

By Timothy Boyer Jun 11 2022 - 11:32am

Toyota Destroyed by a Tornado Runs Again

A Toyota MR2 totaled by a tornado is brought back to life showing just how really hard it is to totally kill a good Toyota.

Rivian Just Might Be the Best Off-Road Vehicle

By Timothy Boyer Jun 11 2022 - 10:25am

Why the Rivian is the Holy Grail of AWD Systems

Is an independently controlled electric motor on each wheel in a truck the way to go for achieving off-road excellence? Here’s an informative video that explains how this makes the Rivian R1 T the Holy Grail of AWD systems and why you would want one.

By Harutiun Hareyan Jun 11 2022 - 9:27am

Toyota Tacoma Is the Least Depreciating Vehicle Of 2022, Here’s Why

The numbers have come out and it turns out that your Toyota Tacoma will not lose its value as fast as the other cars. Is that why the second-hand Tacoma market is so expensive?

2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Solterra

By Denis Flierl Jun 11 2022 - 8:39am

10 Best Beach Cars - KBB Says Subaru Outback And Solterra Are Top Picks

Check out the ten best beach cars of 2022. See why the 2022 Subaru Outback and 2023 Solterra EV check all the right boxes.

By Timothy Boyer Jun 11 2022 - 7:57am

Most Discounted New Cars to Buy Right Now

Here’s Consumer Reports’ analyst’s most recent selection this month of 10 new car models that includes full-sized trucks which right now are now selling below their MSRP sticker values.

2022 Subaru Impreza, 2022 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl Jun 11 2022 - 5:55am

Subaru Shuts Down Impreza To Make More Room For The Hot Outback Midsize SUV

The 2022 Subaru Impreza is one of the best compact cars, but why do sales keep falling? There are two reasons and one involves the 2022 Outback.

By Jeremy Johnson Jun 11 2022 - 12:27am

Tesla Announces 3 to 1 Stock Split!

Tesla has recently announced that it will split its stock 3 to 1. This is a good sign that Tesla feels confident in their future and that the company is going to continue to increase production, improve their vehicles, and meet their goals for the future.

By Tinsae Aregay Jun 10 2022 - 9:03pm

Tesla’s 4680 Cells Prove Revolutionary As Refreshed Model Y Revealed To Have A Small 50KWh Battery Pack

Tesla first began delivering the refreshed Model Y at the Giga Texas opening ceremony. Despite having 4680 cells and a structural battery pack, the vehicle only has a 279-mile EPA range. At the time Tesla said the small battery pack was the reason for the limited range. And today we learned that the refreshed Model Y only has a 50KWh battery pack.

Image of the production-ready Lightyear 0 at its online debut.

By James Walker Jun 10 2022 - 12:54pm

Lightyear 0 Is The World's First Solar-Electric Production Car

Innovative Dutch EV adds range by harnessing the Sun's energy rather than adding heavy batteries.

By John Goreham Jun 10 2022 - 11:06am

Check Out This Wild New Supercar From Maserati

The new Maserati MC20 Cielo is a mind-blowing example of a supercar done right.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek features, pricing, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl Jun 10 2022 - 10:36am

CR’s 7 Quietest Compact SUVs - Subaru Crosstrek Drops To 7th

Which small SUVs have the quietest cabins? Check out the seven compact SUVs that are easy on your ears. The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is here, and it's one of the top models for small SUV shoppers.

By John Goreham Jun 10 2022 - 10:07am

2023 Nissan Altima Gets 3 Big Changes This Year - Images

The Nissan Altima gets a makeover for the new model year. Here are the changes shoppers need to know about.

By Timothy Boyer Jun 10 2022 - 7:05am

Consumer Reports Best New SUV Incentive Deals for Early Summer

Here are the latest selections on what 2022 models right now that are the best SUV deals available today with current attractive incentives offered by dealers for early summer SUV shopping.

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