Automotive News (Page 179)

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.

Selective Tool Shopping at Harbor Freight Will Save You Money

Harbor Freight's Dirty Little Secret Revealed Helps DIY Mechanics

By Timothy Boyer on August 6, 2022 - 10:24AM

Does Harbor Freight have any dirty little secrets behind their tools and business success? Here’s one tool source reveal that will have you rethinking your tool purchases.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek 2022 Subaru Forester

How Subaru Crosstrek, Forester Fuel-Mileage Compares With The Top-10 Small SUVs

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2022 - 7:01AM

Check out the ten most fuel-efficient non-hybrid small SUVs for 2022. The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and 2022 Forester score number one and three best this year.

2022 Subaru WRX Makes A Rebound And Picks Up The Pace

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2022 - 5:55AM

The 2022 Subaru WRX is all-new, and sales should be up over last year. But sales have dropped significantly. The WRX made a rebound the previous month, but will it continue?

Kia Sportage Hybrid Demand Drives 30 Percent Markups

By Justin Hart on August 6, 2022 - 4:23AM

The Sportage is Kia’s best selling SUV and also its best selling model overall in the U.S. in 2022, and with good reason. It is an attractive, spacious, capable and fuel efficient choice (especially the electrified versions) in the sizzling hot compact SUV market. The Sportage is also one of Kia’s longest selling models in the U.S. and that means Americans are quite familiar with it.

Musk Says Tesla Model Y on Track to Become Best-Selling Vehicle Worldwide

By Armen Hareyan on August 5, 2022 - 10:58PM

Jim Cramer all in on Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk

By Jeremy Johnson on August 5, 2022 - 7:40PM

Jim Cramer, who has at times been critical of Tesla, says he is all-in on Elon Musk, calling him the smartest man of our time and the best manufacturer of our time.

Elon Musk Teases Canadian Gigafactory for Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on August 5, 2022 - 5:08PM

Exploding Airbag Claims New Victim In Continuing Takata Airbag Recall

By Marc Stern on August 5, 2022 - 4:54PM

The ongoing Takata exploding airbag safety recall claimed another victim last month as a young driver from Pensacola, Florida, was killed by an exploding airbag housing. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the relatively minor traffic accident turned fatal when the airbag housing exploded, striking the driver with shrapnel from the airbag housing.

Where Does Lexus’ LX600 Fall in With the Release of The New Sequoia?

By Harutiun Hareyan on August 5, 2022 - 3:23PM

With the release of the new right around the corner, what’s going to happen to the Lexus LX600? Sequoia

Why Your Vehicle's Owner's Manual is Misleading You

Never Do This to Your Toyota Warns a Toyota Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on August 5, 2022 - 2:24PM

Find out now why this 2015 Toyota Camry with only 215,000 miles needs nearly a total engine replacement even after its owner maintained it like a good car owner should following the car manual’s recommended servicing performed by a Toyota dealership.

How Will Toyota’s bZ4X Buyback Benefit the Hybrid Driver?

By Harutiun Hareyan on August 5, 2022 - 11:04AM

Even though Toyota’s hybrids are solid as a tank, how is the bZ4X buyback going to positively impact regular Toyota Hybrid drivers?

Older Chevys Have Repair Issues that Result in More Repairs Added On

Why Some Mechanics Recharge the AC Coolant in Older Chevy Trucks Rather Than Fix its Leak

By Timothy Boyer on August 5, 2022 - 10:43AM

Does your vehicle require refilling of its AC system refrigerant every few months? If so, then why hasn’t it been fixed? Here’s one take about some mechanics who would prefer charging you for refilling your refrigerant periodically rather than fixing a leaking refrigerant problem. Plus, an easy DIY tip that can help determine where your refrigerant is leaking when others have failed to locate the source.

2023 Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek backlog

Subaru Now Has 100,000 Vehicles On Backorder Worldwide

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2022 - 10:32AM

Subaru released an earnings report that gives an idea of what's in store for 2022 Forester, 2023 Outback, and 2023 Crosstrek customers.

Mechanic Voices His Disappointments with the New Toyota Tundra

By Timothy Boyer on August 5, 2022 - 10:26AM

Is the latest model of the Toyota Tundra the right model for you right now? Here’s what one mechanic who misses the traditional V8 models of yesteryear has to say about it as he points out the pluses---and the disappointments---he sees in one recently bought in this new review.

2023 Subaru Outback features, upgrades, pricing, fuel mileage

2022 Subaru Outback Sales Drop Significantly With The New Models Coming

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2022 - 5:55AM

Sales of the 2022 Subaru Outback are slowing as customers wait for the refreshed models. Outback is still the top-selling model, but Crosstrek is getting close as customers wait for the newly-upgraded 2023 Outback.

Catalytic Converter Theft Is Rising and Your 2022 Toyota Tundra is On The list For These Criminals

By Harutiun Hareyan on August 4, 2022 - 10:51PM

As more and more Americans fall victim to the childish crime of catalytic converter theft, your 2022 Toyota Tundra is priority number one for these thieves.

Image of 2022 AMG E53 convertible by John Goreham

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet - Top-Down Grand Touring Perfection

By John Goreham on August 4, 2022 - 7:20PM

We sample the 2022 AMG E53 convertible and find that Mercedes-Benz has perfected the grand-touring coupe.

Tesla's Shareholder Meeting Showed Some Eye Opening Things

By Jeremy Johnson on August 4, 2022 - 6:43PM

Elon Musk spoke at Tesla's annual shareholder meeting about many things. He says that the hardest thing for other companies to replicate will be Tesla's manufacturing technology.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Legacy

CR’s 9 Easiest Cars To Drive - Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy Score Best In Category

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2022 - 4:29PM

How easy to drive are the 2022 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Legacy for everyday use? Consumer Reports say they are the best in their category.

Can Real Tundra Users Live With a 5.5ft Bed in Real Life Truck Use?

By Harutiun Hareyan on August 4, 2022 - 2:31PM

Owners share how they were able to get some bed use in with the new 2022 Toyota Tundra and not have a problem with having a short bed.

Elon Musk Clarifies Reports About Personal Airport Near Austin

By Armen Hareyan on August 4, 2022 - 2:18PM

Here Is the Major Reason Why Owners Went with The RAV4 Hybrid and Not the RAV4 Prime

By Harutiun Hareyan on August 4, 2022 - 11:01AM

With the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime getting phenomenal gas mileage, why did people choose the RAV4 Hybrid over the RAV4 Prime?

The Refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester Sales Drop Nearly 50 Percent In 2022

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2022 - 8:56AM

Subaru reports sales of the 2022 Subaru Forester fell again in July. The Forester drops the most of any Subaru SUV in the lineup.

2022 Subaru Outback Is The Best Midsize Car In New IIHS Side Crash Test

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2022 - 7:12AM

How does the 2022 Subaru Outback compare with other midsize cars in crash protection? See why it's the only new model to earn a "Good" grade.

esla Giga Berlin 2.5 Years Ago, Model 3 Drives Around Construction Site

By Armen Hareyan on August 3, 2022 - 9:02PM

2022 Toyota Tacoma Follows 2022 Tundra With 10k Mile Oil Change Rule

By Harutiun Hareyan on August 3, 2022 - 8:03PM

It seems as if the new 2022 Toyota Tacoma’s manual also pushes for first oil change at 10k miles. What this means for older people who are used to changing at 5k miles.

These Pictures Show Tesla May Unveil or Display Roadster II at LA Auto Show 2022

By Armen Hareyan on August 3, 2022 - 2:00PM

Several images from the 2022 LA Auto Show suggest that Tesla Roadster II is going to be a very prominent display at the upcoming Auto Show in Los Angeles, CA.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Wait Times See No Light at End of Tunnel For Canadians... Why?

By Harutiun Hareyan on August 3, 2022 - 11:48AM

It’s been 3 months since we last covered how long it took Toyota RAV4 owners to get their cars and it seems that Canadians do not see light at the end of this long tunnel.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek price, fuel mileage

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Is Hot In July - The Small SUV Just Had A Record Month

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2022 - 10:40AM

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is again the star in the lineup for Subaru of America. The hot Crosstrek sets a new record in July.

These Tips Will Help You Increase Your Tacoma’s Towing Performance

By Harutiun Hareyan on August 3, 2022 - 10:19AM

A few owners have shared what kind of modifications they did to their Tacoma’s in order to enhance their towing performance.

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