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.

More Details On 9 Small SUVs That Fail New IIHS Test And One That Excels

By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2024 - 7:17AM

Why is the 2024 Subaru Forester standing tall above the other small SUVs? The IIHS says the Subaru Forester is the best in its new vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test. Here's why.

Life With The Subaru Solterra After 35,000 Miles, Owner Says It May Not Fit Your Lifestyle

By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2024 - 6:36AM

What is the Subaru Solterra EV like after 35,000 miles? This report provides insights into Subaru's first electric vehicle.

My 2022 Toyota Tundra Is Going Back To Dealership For 3rd Motor Going In At 49,000 Miles

By Armen Hareyan on April 28, 2024 - 12:18AM

The 2022 Toyota Tundra owner says this is the third and last time this truck will leave him stranded on the side of the road after going back to the dealership for 3rd motor at 49,000 miles.

Tesla May Have A Hatchback In The Works, Similar To A Honda Fit

By Jeremy Johnson on April 27, 2024 - 5:55PM

Tesla has announced that they will be making new vehicles. One of these may be a hatchback vehicle, like a Honda Fit.

Ram Strengthens Off-Road Lineup With New 2025 Rebel X

By Mary Conway on April 27, 2024 - 4:35PM

The Rebel X special-edition celebrates ten years of the Ram Rebel. Check out the exclusive color and special equipment designed for the trails.

Tesla Shares a Picture of $40 Million Worth of Cybertrucks Parked Together – Starts Cybertruck Deliveries to Verified Long-Term TSLA Shareholders – Continues 50,000 Cybertruck Run Rate

By Tinsae Aregay on April 27, 2024 - 12:50PM

Tesla has shared a picture of around 400 Cybertrucks parked together on the company's official page. Tesla shared this picture after the EV maker revealed that Cybertruck deliveries to verified long-term TSLA shareholders had begun.

2024 Subaru Forester vehicles on a Subaru dealership parking lot

200,000 Miles in My Honda CR-V, I Regret Missing Out on 2024 Subaru Forester Test Drive Due To Initial Safety Concerns

By Armen Hareyan on April 27, 2024 - 11:22AM

He almost wrote off the new 2024 Subaru Forester because of initial safety concerns. His Honda CR-V is a mileage champion, but even the best can't last forever.

The Best Car Manual Today for Your Ford Car or Truck

The New Ford DIY Repair Manual Every Ford Owner Should Have

By Timothy Boyer on April 27, 2024 - 8:41AM

A popular traditional car and truck repair manual publication has recently focused on individual model manuals for a wide range of Ford cars and trucks that is vastly improved, finds this DIY automotive writer.

2023-24 Chevrolet Equinox, 2023-24 Mazda CX-5, 2023-24 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2023-24 Volkswagen Taos

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2024 - 8:12AM

If you are looking for the safest new small SUV, avoid these four popular new models. Check out the latest IIHS test scores.

The Worst New Subaru Outback Option You’ll Regret Buying

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2024 - 6:44AM

There is one 2024 Subaru Outback option that you should avoid buying. Many owners report it's the worst feature and wouldn't buy it again.

Consumer Reports Identifies Cars With Paint Peeling History

Used Cars Most Likely to Have Paint Problems―It Happened to Me

By Timothy Boyer on April 26, 2024 - 2:13PM

Consumer Reports' customer survey yields this list of models known for frequent problems with bubbles, peeling, and flaking of their OEM body paint. Plus, the best way to prevent paint damage from spreading.

Do You Like The Performance Car Exhaust Rumble? Then Don’t Read This

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2024 - 12:55PM

Why aren’t more people talking about one electric vehicle benefit that will affect everyone regardless of what vehicle they drive or if they even drive a car? It's noise pollution. Here is why I love quiet EVs.

Bentley Bentayga PHEV - Bentley Official Press Image

Hybrid and High-Riding Charriots of The Rich: Comparing the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid and Lamborghini Urus SE

By Bhavik Sreenath on April 26, 2024 - 9:01AM

Hybrid and High-Riding Chariots of The Rich: Comparing the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid and Lamborghini Urus SE.

The previous iteration of Toyota Starlet is a rebadged Suzuki Baleno

Toyota Starlet Rebirth Is The Best News Since The GR Yaris

By Dimitar Angelov on April 26, 2024 - 7:18AM

It sounds like the 1990s, Japanese pocket rocket from Toyota is making a comeback. GR Starlet is on the way, and it will no longer be a rebadged Suzuki.

Forbes Says Again, If You Want To Have A Social Impact Buy A New Subaru Vehicle

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2024 - 7:04AM

Which car brand has the most significant social impact? Forbes says it's Subaru of America again. Check out why here.

10 SUVs That Offer Near-Sports Car Performance

By Dimitar Angelov on April 26, 2024 - 4:05AM

These SUVs are more athletic than they suggest and the power-to-weight ratio on some of them is comparable to a true sports car.

Toyota Tundra's touchscreen and how to improve the stereo sound

Some of The Best Ways on How To Improve Your Toyota Tundra's Stereo Sound

By Armen Hareyan on April 25, 2024 - 10:19PM

Many Tundra owners find the stock sound system lacking. I have prepared this guide to be your roadmap, which explores various upgrade options that will help to improve your Toyota Tundra's sound system.

Ram Rolls Out 2024 Ram 1500 RHO With Focus on Affordable Performance

By Mary Conway on April 25, 2024 - 9:43PM

"More horsepower per dollar," That's how the head of Ram describes the new RHO with 540 horsepower. The MSRP is lower than many expected for the new off-roader.

Cars We Miss - 2007 - 2020 Honda Fit

By John Goreham on April 25, 2024 - 5:06PM

The Honda Fit is presently off the market in the U.S. If we could bring back one small car this would be the one.

Making Cars Safer Might Not Be The Answer

Tesla Death Sparks Unusual Questions About Car Safety

By Timothy Boyer on April 25, 2024 - 12:41PM

Are we designing cars to be too safe? Should automatic transmissions be outlawed?

Image of spare tire in 2025 Toyota Camry courtesy of Joseph Raiti

2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Busts All the Spare Tire Myths

By John Goreham on April 25, 2024 - 12:39PM

The new 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid-electric vehicle is quite impressive. One fun thing we noticed is that every trim has a spare tire. This goes a long way to busting the myth that automakers “can’t” provide a spare tire in a modern vehicle.

The Electric Hot Hatch with an 8-Speed Transmission: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N's transmission is a lesson in calibration finesse

By Bhavik Sreenath on April 25, 2024 - 12:01PM

Forget what you know about EVs! The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has a simulated 8-speed transmission for a whole new kind of electrified experience.

Subaru Production Drops Across All Car Lines And What It Means For Customers Now

By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2024 - 10:13AM

Subaru Corporation announced its overseas and U.S. production results. Learn why production dropped across all Subaru car lines and how it affects new car shoppers.

This Man Built His Own Tesla Cybertruck on a Budget

By Armen Hareyan on April 25, 2024 - 10:04AM

This DIY Cybertruck isn't bad, but the maker was probably out of budget to have bigger wheels.

2024 Toyota Tundra truck with blown engine

7,000 Miles In, My Brand New 2024 Toyota Tundra Turns Into a Warranty Battleground (Seeking Advice!)

By Armen Hareyan on April 25, 2024 - 9:18AM

The frustrated new Toyota Tundra owner says his 2024 Tundra has a blown engine at 7,000 miles and asks if he should fight for a replacement of the truck vs the replacement of the engine.

Subaru Forester Excels In New IIHS Test, All Other Small SUVs Score Poorly

By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2024 - 7:21AM

How did the Subaru Forester do in the latest updated front crash prevention test from the IIHS? Forester is the only small SUV that achieved the highest good score. Check the small SUV ratings here.

2025 Lamborghini Urus SE - Official Press Images

Here's Why The Lamborghini Urus SE Is a Forumla For a Certified Global Best-Seller For The Italian Marque

By Bhavik Sreenath on April 25, 2024 - 3:38AM

The 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE is green creds and so much more. 789 horsepower, 30 miles of electric range, and the pure Lamborghini fury you crave.

Dodge Performance Package Designed to Make Your Vehicle - Like the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV - Last Longer Plus Make You a Better Driver

By Mary Conway on April 24, 2024 - 5:25PM

The Performance package is long term insurance for your vehicle. Plus, the package will send you to driver's school so you can better handle all that power.

Tesla & Elon Musk’s Exceptional Q1 Earnings Call Triggers a Tesla Short Squeeze – Tesla Stock Up 13% (Up $50 Billion) – “CyberCab,” 50,000 Cybertrucks, New Vehicles, Ride-Hailing

By Tinsae Aregay on April 24, 2024 - 12:17PM

Following an exceptional earnings call, Tesla's value has increased by $50 billion in a single day. Tesla’s one-day increase is equivalent to Ford & GM’s entire market capitalization. Here are the highlights of the earnings call and ensuing short squeeze.

Stay Away From These 5 Car Brands With The Highest Maintenance Costs, You’ve Been Warned

By Denis Flierl on April 24, 2024 - 11:32AM

Which car brands have the highest maintenance costs? If you said the German brands, you'd be right. Check out the five highest and the one brand higher than the Germans.

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