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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.

2021 Chevy Suburban Celebrates Its Star Power

By Mary Conway on June 22, 2021 - 11:05PM

The Chevrolet Suburban has appeared in more than 1,750 film and TV series. The iconic vehicle now has its own star, from Hollywood, in a popular Texas entertainment district.

Why "Code Clearing" Does Not Fix Your Hybrid Problem

By Peter Neilson on June 22, 2021 - 4:09PM

If you have a master warning light, check engine or any other type of warning light in your Toyota Prius or other hybrid cars, you will want to know this. Simply clearing the check engine light is not going to solve your problem but only make more. Here is why.

Despite Complications, It's A Great Time To Be Ford

By Marc Stern on June 22, 2021 - 2:39PM

Although Ford still faces a major semiconductor shortage, it has had lots of success with its new vehicles, the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Maverick (a midsized pickup), and the E-Transit Connect (electric) van.

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing

Never Been To A Subaru Enthusiast Event? Check Out The 2 New Cities This Year

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2021 - 11:38AM

Subaru of America just announced its 2021 enthusiast event series coming to six cities. Subaru brings the 2022 Outback Wilderness and Travis Pastrana’s 862-horsepower WRX STI. Check out the dates, new locations, and details here.

2022 Toyota Tundra interior multimedia apple carplay

Toyota Reveals Several Interior Clues in Latest 2022 Tundra Picture

By Jeff Teague on June 22, 2021 - 11:22AM

Today we learned more about 2022 Toyota Tundra interior. There is a lot to love here.

Ford video raises hot car death awareness

Ford Rear Occupant Alert Video Highlights Summer Dangers for Children and Pets

By Timothy Boyer on June 22, 2021 - 10:56AM

Hot car deaths of children and pets occur at alarming numbers: an average of 39 child deaths in hot cars each year, along with thousands of animals that either die or suffer from heat exposure inside locked vehicles. To help raise awareness of the problem, Ford offers a recent video demonstrating how quickly a life-sized child and pet ice sculpture melts when place in a locked car when outdoor summer temps are 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

2023 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Legacy model change

2023 Subaru Outback, Ascent, And Legacy Preview - All 3 Get New Upgrades

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2021 - 7:02AM

Subaru announced few changes to the 2022 Outback, and 2023 is when the Outback gets a refresh with new upgrades. Check out the new 2023 Outback, Ascent, and Legacy model changes here.

GM Recalling 135,000 SUVs Because of Bad Jacks

By Mary Conway on June 21, 2021 - 10:31PM

GM is calling back 135,000 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazers and 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX models because the plastic jacks can break.

The Corruption Of Taxi Agencies Could Hinder Tesla's Future Plans For Taxis

By Daniel Cappo on June 21, 2021 - 10:02PM

Elon Musk has had some lofty goals for Tesla such as getting self-driving taxis on the road in the near future. Tesla is struggling to even get some regular cabs on the road in New York City because the TLC has said it had voted to stop issuing licenses for electric cars.

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In A World Prototypes, Is A Concept Enough? Is Toyota's bZ4X Its Future?

By Frank DiMuccio on June 21, 2021 - 8:59PM

Toyota, like any car maker, is subject to the whims of the market as much as any other manufacturer. While Toyota’s president Aiko Toyoda seems to be pushing more for his pet project, Gazoo Racing to guide the company forward, the bZ4X has been revealed as a concept. Not a prototype, like the Cybertruck, or F-150 Lightning. Is it too little, too late?

2022 Toyota Camry TRD New color Cavalry Blue

Familiar New Color Coming to 2022 Toyota Camry: You Will Like It

By Jeff Teague on June 21, 2021 - 6:06PM

Expect a shocking new color for 2022 Camry. Find what it is and how to get it.

Rolling Blackouts? No Problem If You Own A Toyota Hybrid

By Peter Neilson on June 21, 2021 - 5:32PM

California and their lovely rolling blackouts are awful. What if you could leverage your Toyota hybrid to keep the fridge on and still have a house? The good news is yes here is what you need to know.

Fact-Checking Volkswagen’s Latest ID.4 “Affordable AWD” Press Release - 2 Questions

By John Goreham on June 21, 2021 - 4:07PM

Volkswagen has just announced that its ID.4 battery-electric vehicle is “The most affordable all-wheel-drive electric vehicle on sale in the U.S.” This has us scratching our heads for two main reasons.

Tesla Director of Artificial Intelligence Adrej Karpathy Explains Neural Net Development in FSD

By Timothy Boyer on June 21, 2021 - 3:11PM

Wondering what Tesla engineers have been up to lately toward improving Tesla Autopilot and FSD? Here’s a must-see Zoom presentation where Tesla’s Director of Artificial Intelligence, Adrej Karpathy, reveals the work that is going on behind the scenes as we wait for out next FSD update.

Six Hybrid or Electric Models Land On Fastest-Selling Vehicles List - How Did Your Favorite Rank?

By John Goreham on June 21, 2021 - 2:51PM

A new update to the twenty fastest-selling new vehicles in America list includes hybrids from Hyundai and Toyota, EVs from Volkswagen, Jeep, and Toyota, and a lot of gas guzzlers. America's new vehicle divide is on full display.

The Next-Generation 2022 Subaru WRX Is Near - Where And When It Will Be Revealed

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2021 - 2:05PM

When will Subaru Corporation reveal the all-new next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX? See when and where here.

FSD Sensor System Installed on Ford Mondeo Tested at Two Levels Above Tesla FSD

By Timothy Boyer on June 21, 2021 - 12:31PM

Here’s the latest about a live multi-city trial of one type of autonomy FSD software that is being outfitted on Ford Mondeos to operate across a five-mile area in varied traffic and weather conditions that is rated two levels above Tesla’s current FSD categorization.

In Anticipation of the Ford Bronco, Aftermarket Supplier 4 Wheel Parts Debuts Bronco HQ

By Jimmy Dinsmore on June 21, 2021 - 12:15PM

This new 4WP collection will aim to support Bronco owners and provide them with a variety of off-road and aftermarket accessories to create their own custom builds. Bronco HQ will feature many Bronco off-road accessories.

Image of crashed Ford Mustang Mach-E courtesy of IIHS

These Ford Mustang Mach-E Crash Images Have An Interesting Back-Story

By John Goreham on June 21, 2021 - 11:45AM

A picture speaks a thousand words as they say. This picture’s story about a crashed Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle isn’t what you’d guess.

Tesla Insurance Is Coming To European Countries

By Tinsae Aregay on June 21, 2021 - 11:08AM

According to a recent job posting on Tesla's Careers page, Tesla is planning to hire actuaries to help build out the company's revolutionary insurance business in Europe.

Mazda CX-30 image of cargo area by John Goreham

Mazda CX-30 Crossover - Yes The Cargo Area Is Big Enough

By John Goreham on June 21, 2021 - 10:20AM

We take a look at Mazda's CX-30 and determine that its cargo area is more than large enough for shoppers in the compact crossover class.

Study: 2025 BEVs have Highest Cost of Ownership Hybrids Lowest Among Vehicle Types

By John Goreham on June 21, 2021 - 9:35AM

A new study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Labs predicts that hybrids are the least expensive crossover vehicles to own, battery-electric the most expensive for the model year 2025. Here are some interesting findings from the study.

2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro white front end front grille

Mailbag: When You Can Start Ordering 2022 Toyota Tundra

By Jeff Teague on June 21, 2021 - 9:19AM

Toyota Tundra fans want to know when they can place their orders for 2022. Here is what we know.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek Wilderness

Subaru Reveals The Next-Gen Crosstrek And Impreza Will Now Launch Together

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2021 - 7:29AM

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek will get a complete remodel along with the Impreza. Here are the details of what's coming for customers next year.

Tesla Deliveries by Quarters. Model Y Surging!

By Jeremy Johnson on June 21, 2021 - 1:15AM

Recently, the Twitter user, James Stephenson, posted 69 Tweets in the most detailed analysis of Tesla I've ever seen. Let's take a look at Tweet #3 of these which focuses on Tesla's delivery of vehicles quarter by quarter, year over year. Here is the details!

Another Subaru Plant Shutdown - The New 2022 Forester Could See More Delays

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2021 - 7:01AM

Subaru announced the 2022 Subaru Forester, and now there could be delays. See when Subaru will shut down the plant in Japan again.

Tesla Reveals Giga Berlin's New Big Changes

By Armen Hareyan on June 19, 2021 - 1:35PM

New Law Could Silence Loud Exhausts

By Jimmy Dinsmore on June 19, 2021 - 12:32PM

Stop Loud and Excessive Exhaust Pollution (SLEEP) Act is about to become law in New York. Could this spark a trend in other states? Nationwide RPM Act looks to help save the assault on modifications and the aftermarket.

Road trips are possible in EVS, even though charging architecture is still a little limited

The Porsche Taycan And Telsa Model S Can Charge In Just Minutes! Time For A Road Trip

By Frank DiMuccio on June 19, 2021 - 12:01PM

With vehicles like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan being able to charge several miles worth of power in a single minute, the era of range anxiety appears to be approaching its end. Many potential owners felt that the long charge times required for many electric vehicles were prohibiting them from purchasing one, but as fast charging stations pop-up across the world, that may be less of an issue.

New Subaru BRZ Was Just Nominated As A Prestigious Car Of The Year Candidate

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2021 - 9:53AM

The 2022 Subaru BRZ is coming this fall and was just nominated for a prestigious award. Could the BRZ be the car of the year in North America?

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