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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.

Your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Will Have New Color Options and Packages

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 19, 2022 - 9:48AM

Toyota just announced 2 new packages that will be available on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. This new color will turn heads and drop jaws.

Artist's impression of Lucid's AMP-2 factory in Saudi Arabia.

Lucid Reveals New Saudi Factory Details With Billions In Funding

By James Walker on May 19, 2022 - 9:18AM

Signing event in Riyadh details exactly how much financial assistance Lucid will get from the Saudi government as it sets up its second production facility.

2022 Subaru Impreza pricing, features, specs, fuel mileage

The 6 Best New Cars Under $20,000 - Subaru Impreza Scores Number One

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2022 - 9:06AM

What are the best new cars under $20,000? A new report says the 2022 Subaru Impreza is now the best pick for shoppers.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

Cheapest SUVs To Insure - Subaru Crosstrek, Forester Are Among The 4 Best

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2022 - 6:55AM

What are the cheapest new cars and SUVs to insure? The 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek rank among the four least expensive new models. Check out the complete list here.

The Incredible Company That Is Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on May 18, 2022 - 6:31PM

Tesla is an incredible company - even as just a car company. Many people think that Tesla is just a car company and they would be right! For right now anyway. Let's go over why Tesla is great just as a car company and why all other projects are lottery tickets for Tesla.

Prius and Prius Prime Hybrids Top Owner Satisfaction in Hybrid Category

By Timothy Boyer on May 18, 2022 - 5:04PM

Would you like to be a Happy Hybrid Car owner? According to the latest Consumer Reports survey of compact Hybrid cars, these models are the ones Hybrid owners were found to be the happiest with owning.

Tesla Model 3 Can Be Access Via Bluetooth

Hackers Can Access Vehicles Via Bluetooth; The Capability Is There

By Marc Stern on May 18, 2022 - 3:03PM

In what may be sure to renew calls for better automotive security, the NCC Group says it has found a vulnerability to hackers via Bluetooth, a common technology used in vehicles from Fords to Volkswagens.

Consumer Reports Lists Midsized SUV Results with New Crash Test

By Timothy Boyer on May 18, 2022 - 2:56PM

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.

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

By John Goreham on May 18, 2022 - 1:47PM

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.

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

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 18, 2022 - 11:00AM

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?

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

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 18, 2022 - 9:29AM

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

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

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2022 - 8:13AM

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

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

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2022 - 6:24AM

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

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

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2022 - 5:26AM

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

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

By Tinsae Aregay on May 17, 2022 - 7:44PM

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.

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

By Tinsae Aregay on May 17, 2022 - 2:59PM

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.

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

By John Goreham on May 17, 2022 - 2:38PM

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.

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

By John Goreham on May 17, 2022 - 2:19PM

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

Consumer Reports Explains How It Manages New Vehicle Testing Bias

By John Goreham on May 17, 2022 - 10:53AM

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

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

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2022 - 10:11AM

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.

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

By Timothy Boyer on May 17, 2022 - 9:56AM

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

Why Tesla Is So Misunderstood - Elon Musk

By Jeremy Johnson on May 17, 2022 - 9:45AM

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.

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

By Armen Hareyan on May 17, 2022 - 9:36AM

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

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

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2022 - 6:50AM

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.

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

By Jeremy Johnson on May 17, 2022 - 12:52AM

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!

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

By Harutiun Hareyan on May 16, 2022 - 11:21PM

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.

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

By Marc Stern on May 16, 2022 - 8:24PM

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

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

By Tinsae Aregay on May 16, 2022 - 7:45PM

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

CarFax Caveat All Car Shoppers Should Know

By Timothy Boyer on May 16, 2022 - 6:21PM

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

The Most-Loved New Subaru Model? Owners Say Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2022 - 4:27PM

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

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