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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.

Consumer Reports Lists the Most Fuel-Efficient Compact SUVs

By Timothy Boyer on March 15, 2022 - 11:53PM

Having a difficult time finding a used Corolla or Prius to save on fuel? More of a SUV owner than a little car guy anyways? Now might be a good time to take a look at 5-year-old compact SUVs with respectable fuel efficiency as a good alternative per Consumer Reports latest listing of fuel-efficient used SUVs they recommend for 2022.

Tesla With Significant Price Increases Due To Inflation

By Jeremy Johnson on March 15, 2022 - 8:22PM

Tesla just increased the price of ALL their vehicles from a few thousand dollars to over ten thousand dollars. These are major increases and could shock the market.

Volvo supplied image of ChargePoint charger at Starbucks.

Volvo Owners May Soon Be In For a Special Treat At Starbucks

By John Goreham on March 15, 2022 - 5:53PM

Starbucks is an ideal location at which to charge an electric vehicle. If your EV is a Volvo, you may be in for some free juice.

Lucid Motors Vehicles Take First Through Sixth On This List Of The Top 150 Electric Vehicles By Range

By James Walker on March 15, 2022 - 3:37PM

Global data gathering and analysis firm Dewesoft ranked 150 electric vehicles from around the world, and different versions of the Lucid Air took the top six spots. Find out where rivals from Tesla, Mercedes, and Porsche ranked here.

Image of Tesla maintenance area by John Goreham.

If EV Maintenence Is So Cheap Why Isn’t It Included By Manufacturers?

By John Goreham on March 15, 2022 - 1:23PM

We explore the question - Why don’t manufacturers include lifetime maintenance on electric vehicles? Maybe you can answer.

2022 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing, fuel mileage

4 Reasons Why KBB Says The New Subaru Outback Is A Best 2-Row Family SUV

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2022 - 12:30PM

What are the best family cars of 2022? KBB says there are four reasons why the 2022 Subaru Outback scores tops in the 2-Row SUV category.

Study Highlights Disconnect Between Pricey EVs and Real Shopper Expectations

By John Goreham on March 15, 2022 - 11:16AM

The automotive press adores high-priced electric vehicles. This study reveals why most EVs are way outside the range that most buyers can afford to spend.

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Toyota or Lexus Hybrid This Year

By Timothy Boyer on March 15, 2022 - 10:34AM

According to a Toyota expert, not all information out there is correct when it comes to buying and owning a Toyota or Lexus Hybrid. Here is what he has to say to set the record straight for Hybrid car shoppers. Plus, a good argument why buying a Hybrid makes better sense than buying an EV.

Study Finds Shoppers Consider Honda, Toyota, Hyundai the Most Desirable Brands

By John Goreham on March 15, 2022 - 9:31AM

A new study conducted by ConsumerAffairs finds that for most shoppers, mainstream brands hold the highest appeal.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek features, upgrades, specs, pricing

Hot Subaru Crosstrek Is Still One Of The 10 Worst New Car Deals Right Now

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2022 - 7:30AM

What are the worst deals on a new car you can buy right now? See why the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is still on the list and how much some dealers are charging.

Elon Musk Meets With Biden's Secretary of Labor at Giga Texas and Gives Tour of The Factory

By Jeremy Johnson on March 14, 2022 - 10:53PM

Elon Musk met with Biden's Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh, at Giga Texas. They spent nearly an hour and a half together discussing a variety of important topics, including inflation, innovation, and jobs. Could this signal a better relationship between Elon Musk, Tesla, and the Biden administration? We'll look into this and more.

2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus Review: Convincing Arguments for Buyers

By Armen Hareyan on March 14, 2022 - 9:59PM

Mazda is in the midst of a big brand revamp and one of the first vehicles in their move upscale is the new CX-30. In this review we are going to take a look at Mazda's new stylish and premium subcompact crossover, which is back with a new trim level and a few upgrades with powerful turbo model.

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2022 Easter Jeep Safari Tease

Jeep Teases a Wrangler Rubicon for the Upcoming 2022 Easter Jeep Safari

By Mary Conway on March 14, 2022 - 9:55PM

Jeep's latest tease for this year's Easter Jeep Safari promises a Wrangler Rubicon with incredible capability and legendary 4x4 skills.

Toyota Dealer Scams Himself into Prison

By Timothy Boyer on March 14, 2022 - 4:15PM

Here’s a Toyota dealer who got sentenced to prison and some heavy fines after orchestrating an illegal Toyota buyback scam.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

News From NADA Show Says Dealers Are Selling New Subaru Models At MSRP

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2022 - 3:46PM

A new report from the NADA Show says Subaru retailers are selling new 2022 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and other new models at MSRP. Check out the complete information here.

A Mercedes-Benz S-Class is pictured driving in lush green scenery.

Mercedes-Benz Has $2.2 Billion Worth Of Assets At Risk Of Russian Nationalization

By James Walker on March 14, 2022 - 3:38PM

Russian government's response to foreign companies shuttering operations inside the country: If you won't run your factories, we will.

Jorg Steinbach and Elon Musk of Tesla on Giga Berlin

Tesla Giga Berlin Gets Unexpected Support From Top Official for Speedy Approval

By Armen Hareyan on March 14, 2022 - 2:49PM

Fun Fact: The Ford Maverick Is Larger Inside Than The Ranger

By John Goreham on March 14, 2022 - 1:48PM

We compare the smaller Ford Ranger to the larger Ford Maverick. Here is the tale of the tape.

New Subaru Forester and Outback unintended sudden acceleration lawsuit

New Details In The Subaru Forester, Outback Sudden Acceleration Lawsuit

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2022 - 11:28AM

There are new details in the Subaru lawsuit claiming some Forester and Outback models accelerate without warning. Check out the update and see if your vehicle is on the list.

2022 Base Ford Maverick Hybrid XL FWD Review -You Had Me At Steelies

By John Goreham on March 14, 2022 - 11:18AM

Ford’s new 2022 Maverick Hybrid is exactly what so many buyers have been looking for - simple, affordable, practical, and charming.

SUVs with Popular Standard Safety Features

Consumer Reports Best SUVs Under $35,000 That Come Standard with Active Safety Systems

By Timothy Boyer on March 14, 2022 - 10:51AM

Deciding on which SUV is the right choice for you and your family while staying within your budget---and still have those key active safety features you want---can be a daunting task. But not impossible according to the latest revised Consumer Reports Best midsized SUV listing that showcases their choices of the best SUVs that you can buy today for under $35,000 that will help keep you and your family safe.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Ascent, 2022 Subaru BRZ

KBB Says Subaru Scores 4 New Models That Are The Lowest Cost To Own

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2022 - 8:09AM

Are Subaru vehicles expensive to own? According to Kelly Blue Books 2022 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, Subaru has four new models that score best in class.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is Hauling Home Another Award

By Mary Conway on March 13, 2022 - 10:30PM

Ever since Jeep re-introduced the Grand Wagoneer, it has been winning major awards. Now the top of the line Jeep has another accolade to add to its showcase.

Image showing a yellow and white VW ID. Buzz Passenger can and blu and white Cargo version.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gives VW Fans An EV To Get Excited About

By James Walker on March 13, 2022 - 9:03PM

We'll have to wait until 2024 to try it out, but the new ID. Buzz combines the best bits from VW buses of old with technology for the future and a healthy does of nostalgia.

The Project Gravity Is Coming Out In 2024! What You Need To Know

By Anthony Donati on March 13, 2022 - 6:11PM

The Project Gravity has the potential to be one of the best SUVs in the world. Why are $LCID investors so excited?

Image showing a red Porsche Taycan parked on a hill top in the mountains.

Porsche Taycan Production Halted Amid Parts Shortages Caused By Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

By James Walker on March 13, 2022 - 4:41PM

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing more problems for a European auto market only just rebounding from production slow-downs caused by the pandemic and semiconductor shortages.

2022 Ford Bronco Sport Wins IIHS Top Safety Rating

Ford Explorer, Bronco Sport Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

By Marc Stern on March 13, 2022 - 3:35PM

Two Ford models, the Explorer and the Bronco Sport, have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest award rating, Top Safety Pick+.

A pair of Lucid Air Dream Editions are pictured on the lawn at Concours in the Hills in Fountain Hills, Arizona

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson Sells $160 Million Worth Of LCID Stock, It's All Part Of The Plan

By James Walker on March 13, 2022 - 2:26PM

Rawlinson selling nearly 8,000,000 shares was planned well in advance. He's not jumping ship as Lucid critics would hope.

New Tesla Model Y Standard Range Approved by EPA in the U.S.

By Jeremy Johnson on March 13, 2022 - 1:38PM

We're starting to see reports that Giga Texas will produce a standard range Model Y for the United States. This could be a 2170 or 4680 structural battery pack vehicle with LFP batteries, and could have a range of around 279 miles.

What to Do with a Used Car That Needs to Go

By Timothy Boyer on March 13, 2022 - 11:58AM

Do you have a used car in such bad shape that at best you can expect only a few hundred dollars from an ad or trade-in; or at worst, $50 at a salvage yard selling it? Turns out that old used car can be your opportunity to fulfill a life-long dream or bucket list goal. Here’s how.

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