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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 Outback, features, specs, pricing

2022 Subaru Outback Pricing - A Look At Every Trim Including New Wilderness

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2021 - 7:28AM

Subaru of America announced the 2022 Subaru Outback pricing and new features, including the new Wilderness. Check out the complete 2022 model change details here.

KIA EV6 Forms The Basis for Future Performance Electric Vehicles

By Armen Hareyan on April 20, 2021 - 7:26AM

With the first photos of the KIA EV6, the South Korean carmaker KIA released a preview of the brand's first vehicle designed exclusively for battery operation (BEV). In the future, this EV will not only set the direction for the brand's regular EVs in terms of design and performance, but also for future performance electric vehicles from KIA.

Hyundai Goes Retro with Heritage Series Pony

By Keith Griffin on April 20, 2021 - 5:46AM

It’s always fun to think, “What if?” Hyundai has done just that with the Heritage Series Pony, a reconstruction of the car that launched Korea’s global automotive industry more than 45 years ago.

3 Things To Check On Your Toyota Prius Before A Road Trip

By Peter Neilson on April 19, 2021 - 11:26PM

Thinking of heading out this weekend in your Prius? Here are some reasons to check the basics before hitting the road for travel.

Tesla Autopilot Crash Stories Get More Ridiculous As No One Was Driving This Time When The Car Crashed

By Daniel Cappo on April 19, 2021 - 6:45PM

Another crash has occurred where Tesla’s autopilot could have been involved. This most recent crash was in Texas. This crash raises more questions about autopilot and why drivers tend to be careless

Cybertruck vs. Hummer EV: Survey Shows a Clear Preference

By Samuel Kricsfeld on April 19, 2021 - 2:08PM

More people would consider buying a Tesla Cybertruck than the GMC Hummer EV, according to a recent study. Over 30% of the 1,097 people polled would consider the Cybertruck, while only 16% would consider the Hummer EV.

Elon Musk with Cybertruck in Gigafactory Texas

Elon Makes a Cybertruck Statement With an Action, But Quiet in Words

By Armen Hareyan on April 19, 2021 - 2:06PM

Video Showing Why Tesla ‘Autopilot’ Accident in Texas Can’t Be On FSD Beta

By Tinsae Aregay on April 19, 2021 - 1:56PM

A Tesla Model S crash in Houston Texas has been blamed by several media outlets on Tesla's FSD Beta software. However, a video by Brandonee916 shows why Tesla FSD beta could not have been engaged during the crash.

Survey: These Are The Areas Ford Lags Behind Tesla in EVs

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 19, 2021 - 1:52PM

CarGurus’ Electric Vehicle Sentiment Report reveals Ford lags behind leader Tesla and even Toyota and Honda in consumer consideration. Survey results show consumer enthusiasm for EVs grows and also indicates Ford could have success with EV F-150 as well as Mustang Mach-E.

Tesla's Record Month in China: Doubled Registrations in March 2021

By Armen Hareyan on April 19, 2021 - 1:19PM

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Forester, Crosstrek Now Score Two Of 7 Best Small SUVs In Cabin Comfort

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2021 - 12:22PM

Are the 2021 Subaru Forester and 2021 Subaru Crosstrek roomy inside? Check out the seven best small SUVs for roominess and comfort.

Toyota Just Shared its First Electrifying News About Next-gen 2022 Tundra. At Least We Think

By Jeff Teague on April 19, 2021 - 12:12PM

We may have gotten our first teaser about what comes next for 2022 Tundra.

Lagging Behind: The Chevrolet Trax is Objectively Worse than its Competitors

By Samuel Kricsfeld on April 19, 2021 - 6:46AM

The Chevrolet Trax has been around in the United States since 2015 and is now entering its sixth year on the market, only mildly updated since its debut. Its job is simple: be an inoffensive subcompact crossover. Unfortunately, in such a competitive field, it is starting to lag.

The All-New Subaru Electric SUV - First Look And Preview Is Here

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2021 - 6:30AM

The all-new 2023 Subaru all-electric SUV comes into focus. Here is what we know about the new Subaru battery-electric compact SUV.

Upclass Ford Lariat F-150 Affected By Slowdowns

Torque News Looks At Causes Of Shortages in Auto Industry; Sees More

By Marc Stern on April 19, 2021 - 2:28AM

In a story today, longtime Torque News reporter Marc Stern studies the reasons that the auto industry is facing rolling shutdowns and slowdowns and finds the root causes.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 Image By John Goreham

2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 Review - The Best Jeep Ever Made

By John Goreham on April 18, 2021 - 5:45PM

We test and report on the best Wrangler Jeep has ever produced. The 2021 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392.

Fans React Strongly to Nationwide 2021 Toyota Tundra Shortage

By Jeff Teague on April 18, 2021 - 11:00AM

You may be surprised to see how fans are dealing with the new 2021 Tundra supply shortage. Eye-opening to say the least.

Will 2022 Toyota 4Runner be a Surprise Redesign?

By Jeff Teague on April 18, 2021 - 8:48AM

Toyota 4Runner is due for a new body style soon. Could it be as early as next year?

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

Which 10 Cars Do The Best Drivers Own? Not A Subaru Forester, Outback Or Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on April 18, 2021 - 7:51AM

Which car models do the best drivers own? They are not a 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, or Crosstrek. Check out which 10 vehicles have the best drivers and the one Subaru model that has the worst drivers.

2 Weeks In: A Brief Review of Dodge Challenger Mileage and Ownership

By Frank DiMuccio on April 17, 2021 - 6:15PM

The Dodge Challenger R/T Plus with a 5.7 Liter V8 engine sounds mean, looks meaner, but gets surprisingly good gas mileage for such a large powerplant.

Early rendering of upcoming Spring Hill, TN, Ultium batter plant

GM's New Battery Plant With LG Energy Will Make Large Pouch-Style Cells

By Samuel Kricsfeld on April 17, 2021 - 6:01PM

General Motors continues its investments in electric vehicles with the recently announced Spring Hill, TN, battery cell manufacturing facility.

40 U.S. Porsche Dealers Will Compete To Build The Best Classic Porsche

By Max Larsen on April 17, 2021 - 9:07AM

Porsche has issued a challenge to its dealers to build and restore any classic Porsche model they like.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

Subaru Forester Falls Off The Fastest Selling New Cars List - One Reason Why

By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2021 - 8:54AM

The 2021 Subaru Forester is not the hottest small SUV in America. See which new models are the fastest-selling compact SUVs and the only way Subaru will catch them.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

7 SUVs With The Best Interior And Fuel Economy - Subaru Outback Scores High

By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2021 - 6:08AM

How much cargo space does the 2021 Subaru Outback have? See why it's rated one of the seven best midsize SUVs. There is another area where it is best in class.

Tesla Cameras Help Feds Find Hate Crime Arsonist

Tesla Camera System Helps To Find Suspect In Major Hate Crime

By Marc Stern on April 17, 2021 - 12:53AM

The active camera system on Tesla vehicles help federal authorities crack a vicious hate crime late last year.

Dodge Challenger Headed to Muscle Car Cruise Night

Old Town Muscle Car Night: A Challenger's Perspective

By Frank DiMuccio on April 16, 2021 - 11:01PM

It’s Friday afternoon. Heat radiates from the black-top in a wavering haze. The sound of children screaming at the nearby amusement park is occasionally punctuated by the rumbling growl of the American V8s as they roll into their spots for the Friday night Muscle Car Cruise at Old Town Kissimmee.

Mustang Mach-E: One Driver's Opinion and Where Is The Beef?

By Frank DiMuccio on April 16, 2021 - 8:59PM

Is it just a chunky Pony? The Mustang Mach-E is not what I was expecting when I thought a Mustang would enter the EV game. Something more along the lines of that sweet SEMA show Mustang from Webasto; the Mustang Lithium, I had fully been ready and hoping for. A manual transmission with all the down-right amazing torque of an electric powerplant? Sign me up already.

Toyota Prius Will Carry Over Till At Least 2022; Here Is Why

By Peter Neilson on April 16, 2021 - 8:44PM

The Toyota Prius is on the fourth generation. History has shown that about every 5 years Prius has gone through a refresh or complete revamp. 2022 should be a new year for Prius, but that is not the case. Here is why I think Toyota will not change the Prius for a few more years.

Aurora CEO Said We Were Doing Better In 2010 On Autonomous Driving Tech

By Daniel Cappo on April 16, 2021 - 7:24PM

Aurora CEO Chris Ursmon expressed a lot of pessimism when it came to Tesla's plans to have Robotaxis on the road soon. He said that what Tesla was doing was good, but that we were doing better in 2010 in regards to AV technology.

Does a Tesla on Autopilot Follow The Speed Limit?

By Armen Hareyan on April 16, 2021 - 10:17AM

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