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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.

Thieves Target F-150 Catalysts As Pandemic Goes On

By Marc Stern on January 8, 2021 - 6:26PM

With the continuing pandemic, more people are working from their homes. But. there is a tad of a problem with working from the house, vehicles are sitting for long periods of time in driveways or parking areas or on the street. They are open invitations to catalyst thieves.

Challenger Beats Mustang in Q4, Ford Takes 2020 Title

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2021 - 1:30PM

The Dodge Challenger was the only vehicle in the class of three to show positive growth in the fourth quarter of 2020, allowing it to lead the segment for the final stanza of the year, but the Ford Mustang still claimed the annual sales title while the Chevrolet Camaro posted its second-worst sales year, ever.

2021 Subaru Ascent, pricing, features, specs

New Subaru Ascent Family Hauler 3 Year Report Card - Are The Problems Fixed?

By Denis Flierl on January 8, 2021 - 10:43AM

Is the 2021 Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV a quality vehicle for families? Check out its three-year report card.

Charlie Duke With The Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Former Astronaut Drives His First Electric Car On Earth - The Porsche Taycan

By Max Larsen on January 8, 2021 - 10:35AM

This man piloted the electric Lunar Roving Vehicle nearly 50 years ago, but until now, he had never driven an electric car on earth. Porsche gave him the keys to a Taycan to fix that.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

Subaru Outback Mounts A Strong Year-End Finish - Falls Short Of The Top Forester

By Denis Flierl on January 8, 2021 - 7:40AM

The 2021 Subaru Outback is at retailers now and it’s one of the most popular models. See how it stacks up against the Forester SUV.

Walmart Gatik self-driving truck and Tesla Semi

Walmart Directly Competes With Tesla Semi in Autonomous Driving

By Armen Hareyan on January 7, 2021 - 10:28PM

Walmart is known as a global retail group and controls a large part of the US market. But what many may not know: the retail giant is also active in the field of autonomous driving together with a startup Gatik, directly competing with Tesla.

All-New 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve and 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland

Three Reasons the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is So Important

By Mary Conway on January 7, 2021 - 6:04PM

Jeep is out with a stunning three-row 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. It is an all-new vehicle for Jeep that will allow the off-roading leader to compete in a larger segment. We look at why this vehicle is so important to the Jeep line-up.

Mustang Mach-E Is An Essential Model For The Expanding EV Segment

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 7, 2021 - 3:02PM

Competition between Ford and Tesla will be good for the consumer. Ford is first legacy manufacturer that can go toe-to-toe with Tesla on most stats, says one expert. Mustang Mach-E's price and range in line with other leaders of the EV segment.

MIC Model Y Demand Seems Skyrocketing

By Armen Hareyan on January 7, 2021 - 1:41PM

Tesla To Build a Battery Factory at Giga Texas

By Armen Hareyan on January 7, 2021 - 1:38PM

Tesla to build highway exit for Giga Berlin

Tesla Giga Berlin Is Allowed To Build a Costly Temporary Highway Exit

By Armen Hareyan on January 7, 2021 - 12:24PM

Tesla in Germany gets new permission to build a temporary highway exit for Giga Berlin's construction. However, it is going to be costly.

2021 Subaru WRX STI, new Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX STI

How Subaru WRX And STI Finish 2020 Reveals Where Performance Brand Is Headed

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2021 - 11:20AM

The 2021 Subaru WRX and STI begin arriving into Subaru retailers in March 2021, but the two models finished the year strong. See what it says about the performance division and where it’s headed.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport, pricing, specs, features

New Subaru Crosstrek Had Its Best December Ever - Why It Hits The Sweet Spot

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2021 - 7:25AM

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is a huge success and just had its best December ever. See why Subaru hit the sweet spot with the refreshed compact SUV.

Kia Unveils New Logo, Which Should Sell 0 Vehicles

By Keith Griffin on January 7, 2021 - 6:19AM

Just off a record sales year, Kia decides it’s time for a new logo. It should sell exactly 0 new vehicles.

Porsche North America Records Its Second-Best Year Of All Time

By Max Larsen on January 7, 2021 - 5:44AM

While we are all desperate to burn 2020 from our memory, Porsche looks back and sees a triumph of huge proportions. Porsche NA had its second-best year to date in 2020.

Toyota Tacoma Outsells Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Ford Ranger Combined in 2020

By John Goreham on January 6, 2021 - 5:15PM

Toyota’s Tacoma pickup truck continues to dominate the industry. The ones to watch are the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator.

The Ford Mustang Is The Best-Selling Sports Car For The Sixth Year In A Row

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 6, 2021 - 4:17PM

61,090 units sold represents the lowest amount sold in the history of the Mustang. Can the pony make a comeback? Will the Mach-E help it or hurt it? Despite down year, Mustang outpaces Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro to win segment. Camaro has abysmal sales year appears to be nearing the end.

Tesla China VP Grace Tao on Giga Shanghai frontline technicians

Tesla Will Help Secure LT Residence Permits for Giga Shanghai Frontline Technicians

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2021 - 2:59PM

This is already second time in the past seven days that Tesla China's VP Grace Tao responds to a recent article by Ping West and defends how Tesla is committed to its front line technicians, engineers and their college education.

Ford F-Series Finishes 2020 Where It’s Been For The Last 44 Years: Best-Selling Truck In America

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 6, 2021 - 12:14PM

Ford F-150 retains title of best-selling vehicle in North America. Despite a significant drop in fourth quarter sales for the Ford F-150, F-Series maintains sales lead for 2020 as Blue Oval looks to all-important 2021 and redesigned Ford F-150.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

New Subaru Forester Is Now The Top Model - Move Over Outback

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2021 - 12:11PM

The 2021 Subaru Forester is now the number one selling model in the stable of all-wheel-drive vehicles. The compact SUV just passed the Outback.

Toyota Hybrids Leap In Popularity - Continue To Outpace Battery-Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on January 6, 2021 - 10:45AM

Toyota’s hybrid line grew dramatically in 2020 in America while the general industry shrank and BEVs from all but Tesla stalled at the gate.

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Outback

Subaru Finishes The Year Down 12.6 Percent - What’s Ahead In 2021

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2021 - 7:36AM

Subaru of America is down for the year but not out. See what's next for the Camden, N.J. automaker.

Singer Vehicle Design’s New Porsche 911 Baja-Racer Is Otherworldly - But It’s Very Real

By Max Larsen on January 6, 2021 - 6:02AM

With the help of Richard Tuthill, Singer built the safari-style 911 of our dreams. And boy, can it get down and dirty!

Tesla's New Updated Supercharger Map

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2021 - 12:49AM

Giga Shangha's 8K Weekley Achievement and the MIC Model Y's Bioweapon Defense Mode

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2021 - 12:45AM

Tesla Model 3's Astonishing Long Trip with FSD

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2021 - 12:41AM

Range Isn't a Problem for NIO .N EV Sedan, Shutting at Chinese Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2021 - 12:28AM

According to CarNewsChina the NIO .N EV sedan will get Level 4 autonomous driving. Even Tesla doesn't have Level 4 self-driving yet. The factory image of NIO .N shows a large pod above the windshield, likely holding radar and a camera units. This may be China's best shot at Tesla.

Toyota Triples RAV4 Prime US Delivery Rate - Taking Sales Back From Tesla

By John Goreham on January 5, 2021 - 6:53PM

Toyota’s RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle is selling at a pace faster than expected in the United States. Its launch volume is much faster than most successful EVs.

New Three-Row Jeep Grand Cherokee Debut Set for January 7

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2021 - 6:31PM

Jeep emailed select customers to tell them that the “most awarded SUV ever” would be getting a third row of seats, undoubtedly referring to the new larger Grand Cherokee with three rows of seats.

2021 Toyota Highlander XSE Blizzard Pearl Magnetic Gray

Toyota “Grand Highlander”: Could We See This Hit the Market Soon?

By Jeff Teague on January 5, 2021 - 9:57AM

Toyota recently filed a trademark for the name “Grand Highlander” in the United States. What does this mean going forward?

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