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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.

RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Kate Silbaugh

This Percent of Toyota RAV4 Prime Owners Use It As An Electric Vehicle

By John Goreham on June 2, 2021 - 2:35PM

We polled owners of the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle to see how many use it mostly as an electric vehicle and how many use it mostly as a hybrid. The answer was pretty clear.

Tesla Model 3 and Mustang Mach-E charging image by John Goreham

These Are The Three Silliest Electric Vehicle Questions Owners Ask

By John Goreham on June 2, 2021 - 1:25PM

Owners of electric vehicles want to know three things from other owners. Here’s why the question may be good, but the answer meaningless.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

Subaru Forester Just Scored Its Best-Ever May But It's Not All Good News

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2021 - 1:18PM

The 2021 Subaru Forester just had its best-ever May. See why it's the brand's best-selling model and what's coming for the 2022 Forester model change.

Mazda CX-5 Crossover Outsells Subaru Forester In May

By John Goreham on June 2, 2021 - 12:42PM

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Forester crossovers both passed the 20K units per month mark in May. Here is a look at how successful the CX-5 model has become for Mazda.

Tesla's 1 billion dollar Australia battery mineral purchase

Elon Musk Explains Tesla's 1 Billion Annual Battery Mineral Purchase from Australia

By Armen Hareyan on June 2, 2021 - 12:18PM

Until your Tesla Day arrives, here is what you can drive.

Fuel Efficient Used Cars to Hold You Over Till Your Tesla Arrives

By Timothy Boyer on June 2, 2021 - 11:26AM

On the waiting list for your Tesla, but just can’t wait any longer because you need wheels now and fast? Here’s what Consumer Reports has to say about which fuel-efficient used cars you should consider that can hold you over until the day your Tesla finally arrives.

Try Walmart For Your Next Set of Tires - Here's How

By John Goreham on June 2, 2021 - 11:22AM

Walmart just made getting tires an easier process. Here's how to save time and money and get back on the road quickly when you need tires.

Is Level 5 Full-Self Driving Ever Going to Happen?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 2, 2021 - 11:10AM

Level 5 full self-driving is when a car no longer needs human attention to drive anywhere. Essentially, the car can make decisions about how to drive from one location to another without any need for human intervention. Today, we are at around level 2 or 3. How far away are we as a society from this? Is it months, years, or decades? What are the implications? Let's see!

2021 Subaru Ascent, pricing, features, specs

Subaru Ascent Is Among The Top 10 Cars With The Biggest Used Model Number Of Appraisals

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2021 - 10:53AM

Is the Subaru Ascent a good used vehicle for 3-Row SUV shoppers? Check out the top 10 cars with the most significant increase in the number of appraisals before you buy.

bZ4X SUV Concept image courtesy of Toyota

Check Out Images of Toyota's Newest RAV4-Sized Battery Electric Vehicle

By John Goreham on June 2, 2021 - 9:55AM

Toyota has released its first images of the upcoming bZ4X RAV4-sized battery-electric SUV. Here's what we like and what we don't about Toyota's newest (not first) BEV crossover SUV.

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Copies Subaru Look To Succeed Where C-HR Failed

By John Goreham on June 2, 2021 - 9:07AM

The all-new Toyota Corolla Cross is a small crossover that will succeed where the Toyota C-HR failed. It's no accident that the Corolla Cross Looks and sounds like a Subaru model.

Tesla Bike Designer Turns It Into a Micro Bike and Puts Into Production Without Pedals

By Armen Hareyan on June 2, 2021 - 8:29AM

Kendall Toerner, who in 2020 designed the Tesla Model B e-bike concept, has put it into production as the Micro Bike, beating odds.

First Bronco Off-Roadeo School Opens Just As Ford Bronco Production Begins

By Jimmy Dinsmore on June 2, 2021 - 8:15AM

Bronco Off-Roadeo school near Austin, Texas, is set to open June 28. Initial registration is open only to Bronco Sport Badlands and First Edition owners, as well as order-holders of the all-new Bronco two- and four-door SUV. Three more Bronco Off-Roadeo parks set to open around the country later this year.

Bright! Lift! Style! Top Changes for 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

By Jeff Teague on June 2, 2021 - 6:59AM

You may not believe the updates coming on 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro. We list them all.

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, features, specs, pricing

New Subaru Outback Wilderness Is The Brand’s Halo SUV And More Is Coming

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2021 - 6:00AM

The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is an essential model for Subaru of America. See what else is coming to the sub-brand.

Newly teased 2022 i4 and the amazing Rimac Nevera are great performance EVs.

BMW's i4 Reveal, And Ferrari's Defeat At The Wheels Of Rimac Nevera: Important Milestones For EVs

By Frank DiMuccio on June 1, 2021 - 11:09PM

With the Rimac Nevera destroying the first hybrid Ferrari in a straight-line battle, and BMW showing us the i4 eDrive40 and I4 m50, there’s been a lot to talk about on the electric vehicle front. As the Electric revolution picks up pace, it feels like we’re nearing a tipping point at which electric vehicles will take over as the main means of transportation.

Tesla's Entry Into The Food Business Could Catapult Their Profits If They Do It Right

By Daniel Cappo on June 1, 2021 - 10:11PM

Tesla has signaled that they are looking at going into the restaurant business. This is a move that could work well for Tesla if they do it right.

Toyota's Hydrogen Racer is a Flawed Concept

By Dean McManis on June 1, 2021 - 3:45PM

Building a hydrogen burning, turbocharged, internal combustion engine powered, concept race car correctly answers all of the wrong questions, if Toyota wants to build a vehicle that will be a better competitor to EVs and gasoline powered cars.

Tesla Giga Berlin Gets Approval To Carry Tests

Tesla Permitted To Carry Out Giga Berlin Tests on Machines Even Before Trial Runs

By Armen Hareyan on June 1, 2021 - 12:28PM

Tesla Giga Berlin just receives another advance approval. As the Brandenburg State Environment Agency announced on Tuesday, the functionality of systems in the paint shop, foundry and body shop can now be tested.

BB gun shooting on highway caught on camera

TeslaCam Credited With Criminal Capture involving a BB Gun Incident on Highway

By Timothy Boyer on June 1, 2021 - 11:41AM

TeslaCam (Tesla’s integrated dashcam system) chalks up yet another victory in helping police take a bite out of crime recently by finding a suspect who may be responsible for over 100 BB gun shooting incidents during this past month on Californian roadways. Plus, what you need to know about owning a BB Gun in California.

Tesla’s Enormous Die Casting Machine Is Like 3D Printing

By Jeremy Johnson on June 1, 2021 - 10:56AM

A view of one of Tesla’s die casting machines was shown recently. It’s the biggest of its kind and no other auto-maker that I’m aware of is using this technology. It will speed up production, reduce costs, and give Tesla a competitive advantage. Tesla is making cars the same way toy cars are manufactured with automation and it's like 3D printing! It's like a Giant High Tech Waffler Maker! Let’s see what it’s all about!

2009-2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI engine failure lawsuit

Subaru WRX And STI Engine Failure Lawsuit - A New Ruling Says It’s Not Over Yet

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2021 - 7:28AM

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI engine failure lawsuit is not over yet. Check out the new ruling and how it affects 2009-2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI owners.

Toyota 4Runner Fans Torn Over Lime 2022 TRD Pro Color

By Jeff Teague on June 1, 2021 - 6:27AM

All signs point to a Lime 2022 4Runner. Fans are freaking out all over the map on this one.

Elon Musk: Inflation Forcing Tesla To Raise Vehicle Prices - Effects On Consumers & Stock Price

By Tinsae Aregay on June 1, 2021 - 1:03AM

Elon Musk Says Inflation, specifically astronomical raw material prices, are forcing Tesla to raise vehicle prices. however, the company is implementing data-driven cost-cutting strategies.

With a spacious frunk and many creature comforts, the Rivian R1T is stunning

Rivian R1T Spotted In The Wild! Are Electric Pickups About To Hit The Street?

By Frank DiMuccio on May 31, 2021 - 10:17PM

As the summer for the Northern hemisphere begins, temperatures creep upwards and heatwaves rise from the pavement in a haze. It’s time for hot new vehicles to become available. As June approaches, the race to see who exactly will release the first commercial electric Pick-up truck shifts into high gear as Ford reveals it’s F-150 Lightning, Tesla drives their Cybertruck around, and a Rivian R1T was spotted just today in some of the least-camouflaging spy-shot I’ve ever seen.

Get Ready To Make Your 2022 Kia EV6 Deposit

By Keith Griffin on May 31, 2021 - 9:12PM

Kia America says you can make a deposit on the 2022 Kia EV6 come this Thursday. Don’t hesitate if you really want one.

Images Show Giga Berlin Casting May Begin Shortly as Tesla Inserted Press Mold Tool

By Armen Hareyan on May 31, 2021 - 6:54PM

Ford Recalls 200K 2013-21 Transit Connect Vehicles To Repair Faulty Tranny Bushing

By Marc Stern on May 31, 2021 - 1:04PM

Ford has announced the recall of 200,000 2013-2021 Transit Connect commercial and passenger vans to repair a faulty transmission cable bushing.

Consumer Reports Still Gives The New Subaru Ascent A Failing Grade

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2021 - 10:30AM

Is the 2021 Subaru Ascent a reliable 3-Row SUV for families? See why Consumer Reports still won't give Ascent a passing report card.

What Tesla Should Do with Its Cash Hoard

By Jeremy Johnson on May 31, 2021 - 9:30AM

At the end of Q1, 2021, Tesla showed just over $17 billion in cash. This is down from just over $19 billion in the prior quarter due to Tesla buying $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. This is a lot of money. Why isn’t Tesla spending it all? What should Tesla do with it (besides buying Bitcoin)? Let’s talk about it!

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