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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.

Ford Put Hybrid F-150 Through Rigorous Tests In Real-World Conditions, Simulating 10 Years Of Use

By Jimmy Dinsmore on October 6, 2020 - 2:50PM

New PowerBoost hybrid technology put to the test by Ford engineers to show that a hybrid pickup can be Built Ford Tough. A special laboratory test rig was specifically built to abuse the 1.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery used in the PowerBoost system, simulating 10 years of pummeling in just 82 hours.

2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition Celebrates a Decade of Luxury

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2020 - 2:27PM

The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition celebrates a decade of luxury pickups with a southwestern theme by offering a truck with more premium features that you will find on any competitor's vehicles.

Nissan leaf image courtesy of Nissan Media Support

Tesla Is the Second Most Popular Used EV - Here's Why The Nissan Leaf Beats It In Most EV-Target States

By John Goreham on October 6, 2020 - 9:16AM

Tesla's Model S is the second most popular used electric vehicle in America behind the Nissan Leaf. We break down where the Model S is the most popular and where the leaf leads in used EV sales. One hint: California is a surprise.

New 2021 Toyota Camry Safety Upgrades Will Save Lives

By Jeff Teague on October 6, 2020 - 8:51AM

2021 Camry is not the only popular Toyota model now equipped with these brand-new safety upgrades. Guess what others have it?

Subaru broke a Guinness world record for largest parade of cars

Subaru Just Broke A Guinness World Record For The Largest Parade Of Cars

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2020 - 7:16AM

At Subiefest, Subaru broke a Guinness world record for the largest parade of one brand's cars. See how many Subaru fans showed up to make it happen.

Tesla in Talks with Indonesia and Canada for Nickel Mining And Possibly New Factory

By Tinsae Aregay on October 5, 2020 - 3:54PM

According to reports, Tesla is in talks with the Indonesian government and Canadian companies to secure nickel mining agreements and possibly open a new factory.

Dodge Challenger is the Bestselling Two-Door in America for 2020 Q3

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2020 - 2:58PM

The Dodge Challenger has proven to be the most popular sporty two-door in the U.S. market for the months of July, August and September 2020, leading the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro in the segment, along with the rest of the coupes outside of the muscle car/pony car world.

All-Electric Ford F-150 Could Have Range to Rival Tesla Cybertruck Thanks To Patented Technology

By Jimmy Dinsmore on October 5, 2020 - 2:42PM

A patent filed by Ford shows that a generator can extend the range of the all-electric Ford F-150. Toolbox-sized generator could be range extender. Ford proclaims the 2022 electric F-150 will be the most powerful truck they’ve ever built.

RI Tesla Owner and ACLU Fight For Vanity Plate That Says FKGAS

By John Goreham on October 5, 2020 - 1:44PM

In a move that brings into play the U.S. Constitutionality of limiting speech on vanity plates, one Tesla owner is so far ahead of the State of Rhode Island.

A Before And After View Of Demand AT Beijing Auto Show

Tesla China Demand Is Higher Than Ever In Beijing After Model 3 Price Cuts

By Guillaume Humbert on October 5, 2020 - 1:39PM

Tesla has seen a large rise in sales after introducing some price cuts for Model 3 in China. The Beijing auto show reveals that demand is extraordinarily high.

Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Charging image by John Goreham

Toyota Can Follow Up RAV4 Prime's Record-Breaking Launch Success By Following Tesla Model 3 or Honda Clarity’s Example

By John Goreham on October 5, 2020 - 12:08PM

The Toyota RAV4 Prime has had one of the highest-volume initial launches in green vehicle history. Will Toyota follow through, or let the vehicle fade into obscurity?

2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Outback

4 Reasons Why Two Subaru Models Are The Best Car For Seniors - It’s Not About Safety

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2020 - 11:59AM

Are the 2021 Subaru Forester and Outback the best cars for seniors? A new list says yes, but it's not about safety.

Tesla Supercharger image by John Goreham

Name This Tesla Supercharger Hack

By John Goreham on October 5, 2020 - 10:28AM

Tesla's Superchargers are a big benefit for owners, but sometimes they are on the wrong side of the divide. Name this Supercharger trick.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs 2020: What is New

By Jeff Teague on October 5, 2020 - 8:55AM

Learn all that is new for 2021 RAV4. It may surprise you.

Sneak Peek - Next-Generation Subaru BRZ Reveal Is Coming This Fall

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2020 - 7:09AM

The next-generation 2022 Subaru BRZ global reveal is coming this fall. Here is a sneak peek at what's coming.

Ford F-150 Is An Example Of A Vehicle Impacted By Exclusivity

If You Drive Ford F-150 Or Another Truck, Remember That Vehicle Hacking Claims Overblown

By Marc Stern on October 4, 2020 - 4:27PM

Every so often a state will argue over a vehicle's data. Data on vehicles like the Ford F-150 is valuable and big business to dealers as it potentially helps them generate millions in backshop revenue. The problem is that there's another whole community of shops that also needs the data. Massachusetts is arguing over this, right now, as have other states in the past.

2021 Subaru Forester pricing, features, specs

Subaru Forester Is Speeding Up Not Slowing Down - What's Next For The Compact SUV

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2020 - 1:26PM

The 2020 Subaru Forester leads the brand's all-wheel-drive models, and it's not slowing down. When will 2021 models arrive, and what's next for the compact SUV?

Why You May Have to Wait for This 2021 Toyota Tacoma

By Jeff Teague on October 4, 2020 - 8:22AM

Learn about the polarizing new option for a popular 2021 Toyota Tacoma trim – that just may have you waiting awhile to find one.

Grunheide Wants To Change The Development Plan for Tesla Giga Berlin

By Armen Hareyan on October 3, 2020 - 11:16PM

A Look at a leaked Photo of the new Tesla map in China

Tesla Leaked Photo Shows China Map Updates Coming Online For Early Access Members

By Guillaume Humbert on October 3, 2020 - 5:00PM

Tesla has released its improved map in china, here are the first glimpses and details.

2020 Lexus RX 350: Changes and Updates Since 2019

By Armen Hareyan on October 3, 2020 - 4:43PM

Launched in 2016, the fourth generation of the Lexus RX 350 is undergoing a partial overhaul this year. Among the changes are the addition of the popular Android Auto and Apple CarPlay interfaces as well as a redesigned touchscreen for the multimedia system.

Vector-Space Birds Eye View Coming To Tesla Cars With Full Self Driving

By Tinsae Aregay on October 3, 2020 - 1:21PM

Elon Musk says a vector-space birds eye view is coming to Tesla cars with the release of the full-self driving feature. Here are all the other exciting features expected to come with the FSD architecture rewrite.

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

Why The Subaru WRX STI Shines Bright Ahead Of A Major Remodel And What's Next

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2020 - 8:17AM

The 2020 Subaru WRX and STI is still in high demand. Here is what's going on with the remaining 2020 models, why 2021 WRX and STI are slow to arrive, and what's coming next.

Elon Musk Says Tesla For Sure Will Enter India, might be the location for the next Gigafacotry

By Tinsae Aregay on October 3, 2020 - 6:11AM

Elon Musk says Tesla for sure will be in India by next year. Will it be the site of the next Gigafactory?

Tesla's Record Q3 Deliveries and 2020 Goal of 500,000 Vehicle Production

By Armen Hareyan on October 2, 2020 - 8:42PM

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Satisfied With The Way Brandenburg Is Dealing With Tesla Giga Berlin

By Guillaume Humbert on October 2, 2020 - 4:20PM

The German Chancellor revealed her thoughts about the Tesla Giga Berlin factory project earlier today. Here are the details

Ford Has Best Third Quarter Sales For Pickup Trucks Since 2005

By Jimmy Dinsmore on October 2, 2020 - 1:38PM

Ford continues to resilient year with increase in sales amongst Ford F-150 and Ranger. Truck sales up more than 8 percent from third quarter of last year showing that consumer confidence is growing amidst a pandemic-driven downturn.

2021 Subaru Outback, features, specs, pricing

The All-New Subaru Outback Leapfrogs The Hot Forester After A Huge September

By Denis Flierl on October 2, 2020 - 1:02PM

The 2020 Subaru Outback is the new star. See how it leapfrogged the Forester compact SUV and took the top spot in September sales.

New Dodge Ad Features a Young Ricky Bobby in a Charger Redeye (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2020 - 12:57PM

Dodge is celebrating their J.D. Power awards with a 60-second commercial that features the Charger Hellcat Redeye, Challenger Super Stock, Durango Hellcat and several characters from the “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”.

Toyota Delivered More RAV4 Primes In First 9 Weeks Than Tesla Did Model 3, X, or S

By John Goreham on October 2, 2020 - 10:17AM

Much has been said about the Toyota RAV4 Prime's delivery rate. Almost all of it negative. Shoppers are lining up to buy the crossover at MSRP or above. Here's the reality of how quickly the RAV4 Prime came to market compared to other successful electric vehicles.

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