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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.

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

New Next-Generation Subaru WRX STI Information Revealed

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2021 - 6:00AM

The next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX is about to make its global reveal with the all-new WRX STI to follow. Here is new information from Japan.

The Hydrogen ICE Powered Corolla is an engineering marvel.

Toyota Was Trail-blazing With The Prius; Will It Reinvent The Auto Industry Again?

By Frank DiMuccio on May 30, 2021 - 10:47PM

In 1997, Toyota introduced the first commercially produced hybrid vehicle, the Prius, starting the electrification movement. Toyota has made an impactful statement by introducing a 3-cylinder hydrogen powered internal combustion engine (ICE) to run a race-spec Corolla. While the sound is reminiscent of a gas-guzzler, it is a much ‘greener’ vehicle from an emissions standpoint. Their President, Aiko Toyoda has made it clear that the future he sees isn’t All electric.

Helio Castroneves Wins His Fourth Indy 500

Helio Castroneves Captures His Legendary Fourth Win at Indy 500

By Mary Conway on May 30, 2021 - 8:52PM

Driving for a new team, Helio proves that he still has the fire to win.

Is The Toyota Sienna Hybrid Worth It?

By Peter Neilson on May 30, 2021 - 7:10PM

In this article, we are going to take a look at the Toyota Sienna Hybrid and what it offers consumers. Is it worth it? We are going to find out. We will compare it to the Honda Odyssey and see how it stacks up.

Jeep Offering New Freedom Editions to Honor the Military

By Mary Conway on May 30, 2021 - 5:59PM

On this holiday weekend, set aside to honor the service men and women who did not make it home to their families, Jeep is announcing new special editions to honor the military. Jeep is offering new Freedom editions for all 2021 Jeep models, so you can pay tribute to the military every day.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

Subaru Memorial Day Deals - Forester, Outback, Ascent Could Be Hard To Find

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2021 - 7:25AM

Does Subaru offer special Memorial Day deals on 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Ascent? Yes, if you can find one.

Who controls the high beam function in Tesla?

New Tesla Model Y Owner Reports Autopilot High Beam Issue

By Timothy Boyer on May 29, 2021 - 4:19PM

Reddit member Jaws12 recently posted that after picking up his brand new Tesla Model Y in Cleveland yesterday, that while on Autopilot his car exited Autopilot after he decided to disable the Auto High Beam function while driving. Only until after he re-enabled the Auto High Beam function could he continue to use Auto Pilot.

Tesla Cybertruck's Adjustable Suspension

Cybertruck's Adjustable Suspension Will Change Your Off-Road Riding Experience

By Armen Hareyan on May 29, 2021 - 3:07PM

Tesla owners convey worries over radar loss for inclement weather

Tesla Owners Question Pure Vision's Performance During Bad Weather

By Armen Hareyan on May 29, 2021 - 12:16PM

A Stunning 360 Degree Tour of a Tesla Model S Plaid

By Jeremy Johnson on May 29, 2021 - 12:07PM

A 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid was spotted before its delivery, by the YouTube user, Andre D, in a parking garage. It’s unknown where this parking garage is, but we got a full 360-degree tour of the car! Let’s talk about what was seen while this video of the Tesla Model S Plaid was found.

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition interior ash seats SofTex passenger seat

You Will Love this New Upgrade for 2022 Toyota Highlander

By Jeff Teague on May 29, 2021 - 7:00AM

Toyota adds a new feature for 2022 Highlander. Passengers, especially, will really appreciate it.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

Subaru Forester Scores The Best Compact SUV Under $35,000 With Active Safety

By Denis Flierl on May 29, 2021 - 6:57AM

How safe is the 2021 Subaru Forester? The Forester just scored best among the top compact SUVs.

Tesla Delays Plaid Model S Delivery Event To June 10 Musk Confirms Tesla Livestream

By Tinsae Aregay on May 29, 2021 - 4:21AM

Elon Musk says Tesla has delayed the Plaid Model S delivery event to June 10 to do final tweaks before delivery. Musk also said Tesla will live stream the delivery event.

Ford Promises to be a leader in electric vehicle pioneering

Ford's Jim Farley Claims In Tweet Today That Focus Has Shifted To Vehicles Plus

By Frank DiMuccio on May 28, 2021 - 11:01PM

Getting its feet wet with the Mustang Mach E and F-150 Lightning, Ford has promised to become a leader in EV technology. Having electric vehicles is well and good, but as Tesla has shown us, it helps to diversify and not just focus on making cars. In a Tweet today, the plan for Ford’s diversification has been shared.

Tesla’s New Cabin Cameras Bring Some Benefits And Concerns

By Daniel Cappo on May 28, 2021 - 9:21PM

News has been swirling about how Tesla is installing cameras that watch the driver. These cameras could detect careless drivers but could have many unintended consequences.

Tesla Cybertruck graphic used in patent application

Tesla User Interface Patent Shows Early Cybertruck and Camper Design and More

By Timothy Boyer on May 28, 2021 - 11:39AM

A recent tweet alerts Cybertruck aficionados that a “user interface features” patent described using images of an early Cybertruck design is available for reading. Here is a summary of some of the highlights of the interface design and features that shows among other things an early camper addition now known as Cyberlandr.

Tesla Model S Entry Level Will Benefit From Tax Credits

The 2021 Tax Credits Will Take Tesla to the Moon

By Jeremy Johnson on May 28, 2021 - 10:51AM

An Electric Vehicle (EV) tax credit of up to $12,500 is advancing in the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. This 2021 EV Tax Credit is for electric vehicles assembled in the United States and any vehicle with a sticker price below $80,000. Could this be bad for certain Tesla vehicles? Why will Tesla go to the moon with this? What is going to the moon? Let’s find out how this 2021 Tax Credit will benefit Tesla.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Outback

Update - Subaru Forester And Outback Are Still Top 10 Car Picks Of 2021

By Denis Flierl on May 28, 2021 - 10:13AM

Subaru has two of the top new vehicles in the U.S. for 2021. See why the 2021 Subaru Forester and 2021 Outback are still among the 10 best cars of the year and which new car was removed from the list.

2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Thailand Toyota back end rear end

All-New 2022 Corolla Cross? Toyota Teases “A New Take on a Familiar Face”

By Jeff Teague on May 28, 2021 - 9:24AM

We think we might have gotten our first look at 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. Here is what we think we know so far.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

The 10 Best New Cars For Road Trips - Subaru Outback Is Now 4th On The List

By Denis Flierl on May 28, 2021 - 7:13AM

According to a new report, Subaru has one of the best road trip vehicles when it comes to getting away. See why the 2021 Subaru Outback is ranked the 4th best overall.

Ford's Iconic Market-Leading F-150 Is A Natural For EV Sales

Ford Has Electrifying News: 2030 Sales Will Be 40 Percent EVs

By Marc Stern on May 27, 2021 - 11:58PM

Ford execs told financial analysts that by 2030 they expected their business model to be made up of 40 percent electric vehicle sales.

The 2021 Buick Envision Is Very Assertive and Offers More Standard Safety Equipment

By Armen Hareyan on May 27, 2021 - 10:33PM

The 2021 Buick Envision will leverage safety equipment and more assertive styling to attract buyers to this popular segment.

Elon Musk's Boring Company Is offering Rides Through Futuristic Tunnels To The Public

By Daniel Cappo on May 27, 2021 - 5:44PM

The Boring Company has been offering rides to the public in Las Vegas. This ride system that is said to be complimentary to participate in debuts in June.

Bitcoin price chart, Elon Musk, January, 2021

What’s Really Going on With Tesla’s Bitcoin?

By Jeremy Johnson on May 27, 2021 - 3:25PM

On February 8th, 2021, Tesla announced that it bought 1.5 billion dollars worth of Bitcoin. How much did they buy it for per coin? Didn’t Bitcoin go down a lot recently? Will that affect Tesla as a company in its Q2 earnings? Let’s see if we can figure this out.

Consumer Reports Picks Subaru Forester Over Toyota RAV4? 5 Reasons Why

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2021 - 2:09PM

Which Compact SUV is the best, 2021 Subaru Forester or the 2021 Toyota RAV4? See why Consumer Reports just picked the Forester again.

Are We Looking at 2022 Toyota Tacoma Heritage Edition?

By Jeff Teague on May 27, 2021 - 12:03PM

Toyota teased two new trim levels for 2022 Tacoma. We explore the possibility of seeing Tacoma Heritage Edition.

Watch Out Tesla, Ford Ranger Was Retrofitted With New FSD Platform For Off-Road Testing

By Timothy Boyer on May 27, 2021 - 11:30AM

A recent news report by Smart Cities World announces that a pilot program of the first off-road autonomy safety framework was performed using a Ford Ranger and Range Rover retrofitted with a new FSD platform for off-road testing. While the article is not about Ford in particular, it does hint at a potential problem for our Tesla future.

EV Crossovers are a step forward in EV evolution

How Does The Mustang Mach E Stack Up Against Other EVs, Like The Hot Hatch Polestar 2?

By Frank DiMuccio on May 27, 2021 - 10:56AM

The Ford Mustang Mach E is no slouch on the track. Even its non GT version puts most SUVs to shame with a blistering 5.1-second 0-60 and its GT Performance Edition tears down the track with an even more impressive 3.5 second sprint from stop to 60 miles per hour. With such speeds, how does it compare to its competition like the Polestar 2, XC40 Recharge, muscle cars, like my Challenger, or even the Jeep Wrangler 4xe?

Subaru Levorg Gets Top Safety Rating - 5 Significant Implications For U.S. Models

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2021 - 7:11AM

The Subaru Levorg just earned the highest five-star safety score in Japan. See what it means for the next-generation Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek models in the U.S.

Bumblebee Battery Door Sign Gresham Oregon

PNW Hybrid Battery Builder: "Hidden Gem" Of Portland Area

By Peter Neilson on May 27, 2021 - 12:42AM

Every superhero has an origin story. For one hybrid battery rebuilding company, theirs is undoubtedly one for the books. The best part is that legacy is woven into every handbuilt battery they sell.

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