Automotive News (Page 357)

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.

8-Part Podcast To Explore Life And History Of Ford’s Bronco

By Marc Stern on August 7, 2020 - 12:11PM

If you are looking for the definitive history of the Bronco, then you might want to listen to the eight-part podcast, "Bring Back Bronco," which begins Monday night. It is available on various podcast services, plus Apple and Google podcasts, as well.

2021 Toyota Venza Trim Levels Explained: How to Choose the Right One

By Jeff Teague on August 7, 2020 - 9:04AM

Compare all three grades for the new 2021 Toyota Venza so you can pick the best one for you and your family.

The New Subaru Crosstrek Configurator In Now Live To Build Your 2021 Model

By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2020 - 7:17AM

Subaru has made the newly-refresh 2021 Crosstrek and all-new Crosstrek Sport configurator live now. Build the trim you want before they arrive.

How Does Hyundai Keep Doing It? – Sales Keep Going Up

By Kevin Meyn on August 6, 2020 - 11:12PM

Sales figures for July 2020 got released, and the sales numbers continue to rise despite the state of the world. We do a deep dive into the numbers and what’s contributing to Hyundai’s success.

The 2021 Subaru Outback Is Here - Pricing And A Detailed Look At Every Trim Level

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2020 - 3:27PM

In its second year after a complete remodel, the 2021 Subaru Outback gets a small price increase and a few new features. Check out the full model change details here.

Tesla Gigi Texas may need 41,000 truckloads of fill dirt to level the ground

By Armen Hareyan on August 6, 2020 - 2:52PM

Petition Asks Ford For Manual Transmission For All Broncos

By Jimmy Dinsmore on August 6, 2020 - 2:51PM

Manual transmission is only available on the 4-cylinder engine and limited trims. 2021 Ford Bronco does have a manual transmission, but also offers 10-speed automatic transmission option.

Tesla Giga Berlin's August Progress and First Wall

By Armen Hareyan on August 6, 2020 - 9:54AM

2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Cars Sell Quickest - Forester, Crosstrek Sell Twice As Fast As The Average New Car

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2020 - 8:11AM

A new report says Subaru vehicles sell faster than any other brand, and the 2020 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek are one of the top 12 fastest-selling new cars. See what it means for customers.

New Tesla Wrap Service by Partnership in China

By Armen Hareyan on August 5, 2020 - 10:26PM

2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe white color side view

The 2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe: Daring Cut

By Armen Hareyan on August 5, 2020 - 9:39PM

This week Torque News tested the new 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe in its M235i xDrive version. Breaking with many precepts of its ancestors, this vehicle addresses a new clientele to gain market share against the competition. Let's see how successful it can be.

Possible Dodge Charger Redeye, Durango Hellcat and Challenger Super Stock Pricing Arrives Online

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2020 - 5:01PM

Dodge rocked the performance world last month by introducing two new models with more than 700 horsepower and one with more than 800 horsepower, and thanks to what appears to be dealership information being shared on social media, we have an idea of how much each will cost when they go on sale.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, 2021 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

What To Know Before You Buy A New Subaru WRX Or STI

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2020 - 3:44PM

If you are looking to buy a 2020 Subaru WRX or WRX STI, here's what you should know before you buy.

RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Toyota media support

Toyota Hybrids And Tesla EVs Are the Fastest And Also Fastest-Selling Models - And Gas Prices Are Crazy-Low

By John Goreham on August 5, 2020 - 3:17PM

A new study confirms what every member of a green car group already knows - Green cars are flying off of lots.

Hyundai Porest – A Campervan With a Funny Name

By Kevin Meyn on August 5, 2020 - 3:04PM

Hyundai has a new campervan for the Korean market. With the way the world is going, I can see campervans becoming a popular choice over rental cars because some may find it uncomfortable staying in a hotel. Because of this, we may see something like the Hyundai Porest hit the States.

Picking The Right Bull Bar And Bumper Is Much Easier Now For Ford F-150 Owners

By Jimmy Dinsmore on August 5, 2020 - 2:28PM

Aftermarket retailer American Trucks offers bumper style guide aimed at F-150 owners. Video along with online buyer’s guide boosts consumer confidence to choose the right bumper and front-end protection for your Ford truck.

Toyota RAV4 Prime Plugged In Image by Toyota Media Support

EPA Releases Official MPG and Carbon Data For 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime - Prepare To Be Amazed

By John Goreham on August 5, 2020 - 10:59AM

The final numbers from EPA have arrived and the new 2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle tops its class by a huge margin.

2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru’s Low Inventory Levels Of New Forester, Outback And Crosstrek Is Biting Them Hard

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2020 - 8:28AM

Shoppers looking for a 2020 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, or Ascent will have a hard time finding the model they want. See why Subaru has the lowest inventory of any automaker.

Why You Should Never Use A/C Refrigerant With Sealer In Your Toyota Prius

By Peter Neilson on August 4, 2020 - 7:37PM

Thinking of giving your Prius A/C system a boost because it is low? Before you do read this to ensure you are not messing up anything else in your A/C system.

2021 Ford Raptor Rear Suspension To Improve Handling

By Marc Stern on August 4, 2020 - 6:45PM

Ford has had some great intros this month. The Intros include the iconic Bronco series as well as the 14th generation Ford F-150. Well, there's still another intro that should interest off-roaders, the F-150 Raptor which is undergoing over-the-road testing. The test mule showed some interesting changes as my story points out.

Dodge Offers 4 of the 15 Most Powerful Road Cars in America for 2020

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2020 - 6:18PM

The Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock packs 807 horsepower, making it the most powerful production road car sold in the United States under a half-million dollars for 2020 while other Dodge models account for several of the top 15 most powerful road cars in America.

Tesla May Bring a Smaller Cybertruck for Europe

By Armen Hareyan on August 4, 2020 - 3:39PM

Outgoing Ford CEO Jim Hackett with incoming CEO Jim Farley

Ford Names Jim Farley New CEO, What This Means For the Ford F-150 and Ford Bronco

By Jimmy Dinsmore on August 4, 2020 - 2:23PM

Outgoing CEO Jim Hackett is retiring October 1 and Farley has been named his replacement. Seamless CEO transition underscores strength of Ford’s leadership team, succession planning, and company progress over the past three years, Executive Chairman Bill Ford says.

GM's 1st Battery "Gigafactory" Is Rising To Build Ultium EV Batteries

By Armen Hareyan on August 4, 2020 - 12:13PM

A New Subaru Supplier Lawsuit Includes Outback, Ascent, Impreza, And Legacy

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2020 - 11:30AM

The 2019-2020 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy are included in another lawsuit. This class-action is against the supplier of the defective fuel pump used in these models.