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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.

2007 Toyota Prius Red Touring Edition Side Shot

Refresh Your Old Toyota Prius With A New Li-ion Battery Pack

By Peter Neilson on February 26, 2021 - 6:20PM

Remember me hinting at a LiFePo hybrid battery replacement? I got the OK to give more information out about where we are in testing and potential production. Take a look.

1966 Meyers Manx, the original Dune Buggy

Bruce Meyers, Renaissance Car Guy; Creator Of Dune Buggy, Meyers Manx

By Marc Stern on February 26, 2021 - 4:02PM

Bruce Meyers passed away last week. Who is Bruce Meyers? He's the guy who created the dune buggy and the Baja 1000. Ford's Bronco has done quite well at the Baja while Meyers' dune buggy has done well, too. He was one of the leaders of the beach car scene of the 1960s.

Chevy Bolt charging image by John Goreham

Prediction: EPA Will Switch to a 3-Number Electric Vehicle Range Figure To Address Cold-Weather Reduction

By John Goreham on February 26, 2021 - 9:43AM

The EPA’s electric vehicle range estimates seem overly optimistic in winter. Here is why we foresee the EPA making a switch to a three-number EV range format and why it would resolve the debate over real-world EV range for good.

2021 Subaru WRX, 2021 Subaru WRX STI pricing, features

Is The 2021 Subaru WRX Your Best Sports Car Pick? 2 New Awards Say Yes

By Denis Flierl on February 26, 2021 - 8:52AM

The 2021 Subaru WRX arrives soon and just picked up another top award. Check out where it excels among all sports cars.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Going To 2 Shifts For Refreshed Model S&X Line Due To High Demand

By Tinsae Aregay on February 26, 2021 - 7:12AM

In a new leaked Tesla memo, Elon Musk says retooling of the Model S & X lines is almost complete. And due to the high demand, they will be going 2 shifts in the production line.

Look At HRE’s Newest Wheels Rendered On The 2022 911 GT3

By Max Larsen on February 26, 2021 - 4:37AM

Sneak a peek at three of HRE’s newest wheels, and see what they would look like on the youngest member of the 911 family.

2 Reasons You Need To Hold On To Your Used Toyota Prius

By Peter Neilson on February 26, 2021 - 2:56AM

If you have been contemplating selling your older Toyota Prius, I think you should reconsider. Here are two reasons to keep it.

2021 Ford Raptor in design studio in clay

How Ford Truck Designers Took The Best Attributes Of Previous F-150 Raptors To Get The 2021 Ford Raptor Design Just Right

By Jimmy Dinsmore on February 25, 2021 - 1:49PM

2021 F-150 Raptor now appears lighter and more nimble, looking as if it could fly across open desert, according to Ford truck designer. We sit down with Ehab Kaoud, chief designer of the Raptor, to talk about what it was like working on the third-generation Raptor.

Plug-in Battle: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime vs Prius Prime (with Video)

By Jeff Teague on February 25, 2021 - 8:47AM

Compare specs and stats for 2021 RAV4 Prime and 2021 Prius Prime. You choose your winner.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

The Safest Car Brands In 2021 - Subaru Ties For Most Safety Awards

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2021 - 6:58AM

Does Subaru make the safest cars? New safety scores put Subaru at the top with 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek Hybrid, Ascent, and Legacy scoring highest.

Next-gen 2022 Toyota Tundra: When We Could See New Hybrid for Sale

By Jeff Teague on February 24, 2021 - 9:40AM

When will next generation 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid be available to the public? What we know so far.

Toyota RAV4 Prime May Outsell VW ID.4 By Two to One In US For 2021

By John Goreham on February 24, 2021 - 9:25AM

Toyota's RAV4 Prime is a hot model. VW's new ID.4 is also gathering a lot of interest. However, deliveries are the issue as with all types of electric vehicles. Here are the forecasts for these two new green crossovers.

Ford Adds To Explorer Line With King Ranch Option For Country's Best-Selling SuV

By Marc Stern on February 24, 2021 - 8:47AM

Ford has given a boost to the Explorer lineup with the addition of a King Ranch Package. The King Ranch Package has been a stand out for the F-150 line where it has stood for quality, workmanship, workability, and it has stood out in those roles and more since Ford and the fabled ranch joined forces over the original King Ranch F-150 20 years ago.

Mazda CX-5 vs. CX-30 image by John Goreham

Safest Brand? Every Mazda Tested By IIHS Earns Top Safety Pick Award For 2021

By John Goreham on February 24, 2021 - 8:41AM

Mazda's emphasis on safety in its vehicles has earned it special recognition from the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. Here are the Mazda models that earn top praise.

Tesla repair in China is less costly than Mercedes, Audi and BMW

Tesla's New Price List Shows Repair Cheaper Than Mercedes, BMW and Audi

By Armen Hareyan on February 24, 2021 - 8:09AM

Tesla service and repair costs are way cheaper than that of BMW, Mercedes & Audi in China. This is a huge advantage for vertically integrated company like Tesla.

2021 Subaru Ascent, pricing, features, specs

The 5 Best Road SUVs For Families - 2021 Subaru Ascent Shines In Latest Tests

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2021 - 7:29AM

Which are the best vehicles to take on a road trip? The 2021 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler is one of the five best SUVs for 2021.

Will There Be Another Generation Of Toyota Prius?

By Peter Neilson on February 24, 2021 - 12:06AM

Toyota has a history of changing model lineups every 5 years or so. With generation 4 Prius coming to that mark, the people are left wondering, will there be another Prius? Here are my thoughts.

Pioneering Innovation in the Tesla Roadster and Aptera

By Dean McManis on February 23, 2021 - 9:47PM

Yesterday’s leading edge technology of the 2008 Tesla Roadster was groundbreaking when new. But how does it compare to today’s new automotive technology as shown in the 2022 Aptera?

Tesla Stock Tumbles By $270 Billion, A New Huge Short Position Might Be Behind The Slide

By Tinsae Aregay on February 23, 2021 - 3:14PM

Tesla's market cap has gone down by more than $270 billion in just the last month. There are several possible reasons for the slide including short sellers and many more.

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander image by Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Improves 2021 Outlander PHEV With Added Range More Power - Will It Rival RAV4 Prime?

By John Goreham on February 23, 2021 - 3:08PM

Mitsubishi's Outlander plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV) is refreshed for 2022. Will these changes sway some RAV4 Prime shoppers? You be the judge.

Shelby F-250 Super Baja Has Amazing Off-Road Capabilities And Best-In-Class Towing

By Jimmy Dinsmore on February 23, 2021 - 1:44PM

By combining Ford’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel churning out 1,050 lb.-ft. of torque with a Shelby tuned advanced off-road suspension system, the three-quarter ton truck delivers both serious off-road capabilities with best-in-class towing. Shelby F-250 comes with custom-built suspension, heavy duty front and rear bumpers and classic Shelby styling.

Tesla Is Preparing This Big Move Toward Robotaxis To Change Your Drive in Any Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on February 23, 2021 - 12:57PM

Toyota QuantumScape Solid-State Battery efforts

Toyota and QuantumScape Still Must Overcome Solid-State Battery Hurdles

By Armen Hareyan on February 23, 2021 - 11:21AM

Toyota is quietly working on solid-state batteries. But recently QuantumScape announced a little R&D victory in its own solid-state battery efforts. Yet, both companies still have many hurdles to overcome in longevity and scaling up to mass production.

Jeep on mechanic's lift image by John Goreham

Study: Vehicle Owners Lie To Themselves About Maintenance

By John Goreham on February 23, 2021 - 10:19AM

A new study shows that one in four vehicle owners has not had their vehicle serviced in over a year. Interestingly, that is not the most surprising fact uncovered about how folks mistreat their vehicles.

2022 Subaru Forester, Subaru Forester Wilderness

Will The New Subaru Forester Wilderness Be Wild? Why It Needs A Turbo

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2021 - 8:20AM

Subaru of America will launch an all-new 2022 Subaru Forester and Outback Wilderness edition models this year, but how wild will they be? See why Subaru will miss if they don't bring a Forester turbocharged Wilderness model.

How Comfortable is 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime? An Inside Look at Space

By Jeff Teague on February 23, 2021 - 8:09AM

I investigate passenger space, cargo capacity, and ride comfort in 2021 RAV4 Prime. You may be surprised by my findings.

5 Quick Things To Know About the Hyundai Ioniq 5

By Keith Griffin on February 23, 2021 - 7:08AM

Here are 5 quick things to know about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV that debuted overnight in Korea.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

5 Reasons Why The 2021 Subaru Outback Now Dominates Social Conversations

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2021 - 6:44AM

What are consumers saying about Subaru on social media? Check out why the 2021 Subaru Outback now gets the most positive conversations.

2021 Toyota Sienna Celestial Silver Metallic Hybrid

Toyota: Hybrids Were The Plan All Along

By Peter Neilson on February 23, 2021 - 2:15AM

Toyota loves playing the hybrid game. It seems now they are hybridizing all of their fleet. What is the strategy here?

2006 Ford Ranger as it sat following its recall

Ford Recalls 156,000 Vehicles To Fix Takata-Related, Bronco Sport Issues

By Marc Stern on February 22, 2021 - 9:05PM

Ford has continued to reel under the impact of the Takata safety scandal. Last month, the automaker was forced to recall three million vehicles to repair or replace airbag inflators that may be using obsolete repair part kits.

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