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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.

By Tinsae Aregay on April 29, 2021 - 1:32PM
Brandenburg's Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke is happy Tesla will be adding cell manufacturing at Giga Berlin site even though that will likely cause delay of vehicle production.
By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 29, 2021 - 12:16PM
Principle designer of original Ford Mustang passed away a year ago, but his memory lives on in the iconic car and in the Mustang clubs that cherish him. His Museum in Ohio continues to be a destination for Mustang enthusiasts and a way to honor his 40-year career at Ford Motor Company.
By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2021 - 7:01AM
Are Subaru vehicles expensive to own? According to Kelly Blue Books 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, Subaru now has three models that score best in class.
By Daniel Cappo on April 28, 2021 - 9:23PM
SB 1728 is being put on the table of the Texas state senate. This bill’s passage would lead to higher costs for Tesla driver to drive on Texas’s roads. Proponents of this bill believe Tesla needs to “pay their fair share.”
By Frank DiMuccio on April 28, 2021 - 5:17PM
The Dodge Charger is a muscle car icon. From the debated General Lee to the new 2021 Hellcat Redeye that’s pushing 797 horsepower and zips from 0-60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds, Chargers rank highly on most driving enthusiast’s lists of cars they want to try to do questionably safe things in.
By Peter Neilson on April 28, 2021 - 4:34PM
Want to know the most common mileage for Gen 3 Prius head gasket failure? Take a look at what the industry has reported.
By Marc Stern on April 28, 2021 - 2:46PM
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned most markets upside-down. In the vehicle world, prices, which were down last year, have come roaring back as the economy has begun to pick up. There's a problem because of chip-caused shortages and such, fewer new vehicle products mean fewer vehicle trades and prices have spiked and are likely to remain there for some time.
By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 28, 2021 - 12:16PM
Introducing the 428 performance-oriented engine helped cement the Mustang’s legend. You could argue that the 428 Cobra Jet engine and the 1969 Mustang Mach 1 helped Ford stay ahead of the competition. Ford now turns to 2021 Mach 1, to continue the legacy.
By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2021 - 11:13AM
Subaru has loyal fans, but which model has the most passionate owners? Check out the cool vehicle shots of 2021 and see why it’s the Subaru WRX STI.
By Armen Hareyan on April 28, 2021 - 10:49AM
After recent incidents in Shanghai Auto Show Tesla has reportedly decided to upgrade Giga Shanghai's security, stopping drone flyovers and the security guard requested areal photos to be deleted from WU WA's latest video.
By John Goreham on April 28, 2021 - 10:26AM
A new study breaks down which colors enhance the value of your vehicle and which detract from it.
By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 28, 2021 - 9:33AM
Onboard Scales will help accurately estimate cargo weight and indicate capacity. Smart Hitch measures tongue weight to help customers properly hitch up and reduce sway for safer towing.
By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2021 - 6:28AM
Subaru will introduce the Crosstrek Wilderness model in 2023. Here is what we know about the rugged off-road SUV.
By Jeff Teague on April 27, 2021 - 8:40PM
Some compelling reasons to purchase a 2021 Tundra CrewMax instead of a 2022 Tundra.
By Daniel Cappo on April 27, 2021 - 8:13PM
Tesla and Samsung have signed a new contract. This time Samsung will be supplying Tesla with LED smart headlamps for their cars.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 27, 2021 - 3:59PM
Elon Musk on Tesla's Q1 2021 earnings call has said due to part shortage Model X production will not start until Q3. Model S deliveries will start next month but will not reach volume production until Q3.
By Peter Neilson on April 27, 2021 - 3:13PM
Toyota is the world's largest automaker. Tesla is the largest EV producer. What do they have in common? Strategy. Check out why I believe Toyota will partner with Tesla.
By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 27, 2021 - 3:04PM
Collector car to be a sweepstakes prize with proceeds benefitting cancer research. 800 horsepower super car to tour the USA as part of charity's awareness campaign.
By John Goreham on April 27, 2021 - 2:50PM
Drivers attribute most crashes to distracted driving when in fact less than one in ten are related to distraction.
By Frank DiMuccio on April 27, 2021 - 1:22PM
The Dodge Challenger was first wrought in its original form in fall of 1969, the 1970 model year. It doesn’t have quite the lengthy pedigree of the Ford Mustang of Chevrolet Camaro; especially if you consider that the Challenger doesn’t have an uninterrupted list of production years until the most recent iteration which has now lasted from 2010. There were major interior upgrades in 2015, but we’re still waiting to see when or if any major changes will be made to the exterior anytime soon.
By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2021 - 7:16AM
Subaru and four other automakers will jointly develop new vehicle communications. See what the five Japanese automakers are doing to improve safety.
By Keith Griffin on April 27, 2021 - 5:48AM
Sometimes good things do come in small packages. Case in point is the Hyundai Kona N that debuted today in Seoul. It comes standard with 276 horsepower and the potential to top 286.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 27, 2021 - 2:47AM
Tesla has sold a portion of the company's bitcoin holdings for a 59 percent profit. This gave Tesla a $101M profit this quarter and could be a strategy the company uses to ensure profitability going forward.
By Armen Hareyan on April 26, 2021 - 10:55PM
Hyundai has revamped its Veloster. The 2021 year model has only one trim and a very beautiful look. Torque News test-drove the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N and here is how we review it.
By Armen Hareyan on April 26, 2021 - 10:32PM
The 2021 Cadillac XT6 is a comfortable, elegant and segment-leading SUV with 3 rows, new mechanics and new finishes. It offers a very pleasant driving experience. No wonders sales of this SUV have increased 18 percent during the Q1 2021.
By John Goreham on April 26, 2021 - 5:21PM
For those that have a hard time understanding why a $78,545 Jeep makes sense, we offer the following real-world explanation.
By Peter Neilson on April 26, 2021 - 3:29PM
Need a battery for your Toyota Prius? I found a place that has a good price on a hybrid battery for your ride.
By Daniel Cappo on April 26, 2021 - 2:51PM
New footage from what looks like IIHS shows a Tesla Model Y going through some crash testing. The way the frame of the Model Y holds up during a crash is quite impressive and can be attributed to many different factors.