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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.

The New-Generation Subaru Crosstrek Is One Of Only 10 Models To Avoid A Sales Collapse

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2020 - 7:25AM

The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is one of the hottest models in Canada. See why the subcompact SUV avoided the sales collapse when most other vehicles lost ground.

Three Reasons College Graduates May Want to Buy a Used Jeep Wrangler

By Mary Conway on May 15, 2020 - 10:25PM

Autotrader is out with its list of "10 Best Vehicles for Recent College Graduates" and the Jeep Wrangler is high on the list. We look at three reasons it is a favorite.

It's Reportedly Giga Austin: Tesla Chooses Austin for Cybertruck Gigafactory

By Armen Hareyan on May 15, 2020 - 7:27PM

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle (Hybrid)

How Chrysler made driving safer and easier in 2021 Pacifica with new UConnect 5 system

By Eric Evarts on May 15, 2020 - 6:45PM

Fiat Chrysler resisted the temptation to control its own system and instead built on the best tools of others for the new UConnect 5 system in the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan.

Ford Era Ends As Final Fusions Set To Roll Off Assembly Line

By Marc Stern on May 15, 2020 - 4:55PM

Once the line gets up and moving at the Hermosillo, Mexico plant, an era will end for the Ford Motor Co. On July 21, or thereabouts, the last retail Ford Fusion and the last general passenger car from the automaker will roll down the line.

MKIII-R retro mod kit from Superperformance

Superperformance MKIII-R Is Resto Mod Version of Classic Cobra

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 15, 2020 - 2:00PM

MKIII-R pays homage to iconic 1965 Cobra and is powered by a Ford V8. Only 20 of these will be built each year, making it highly collectible.

2022 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation STI

New Report - Next-Generation Subaru WRX STI Launch Date Revealed

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2020 - 11:34AM

According to new reports, the next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX STI is well under way. See when fans will get a glimpse of the high-performance model.

Tesla Battery Day Postponed with New Announcement

Tesla Battery Day Is Postponed With New Announcement

By Armen Hareyan on May 15, 2020 - 9:03AM

Just a few hours ago in the middle of the night Tesla's CEO Elon Musk responded to a tweet pushing back the much-anticipated date of the Tesla Battery Day event and making a new announcement.

Is the AC and Heat Fan Too Loud In Your Car? Here Are Two Easy Fixes

By John Goreham on May 15, 2020 - 9:00AM

If your car's heat and AC fan is louder than it used to be there are two possible fixes you can do quite easily. Here's how to make that fan quiet down.

Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, suddenly accelerate without warning

New Subaru Lawsuit Claims Forester And Outback SUVs Can Suddenly Accelerate

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2020 - 8:18AM

Subaru is hit with a new lawsuit claiming some Forester and Outback models accelerate without warning. See if your vehicle is on the list.

2020 Cadillac XT6 Interior, Front Dashboard

The Technologies of The 2020 Cadillac XT6

By Armen Hareyan on May 14, 2020 - 7:22PM

The 2020 XT6 is not Cadillac's first attempt to introduce a 3-row SUV in the midsize luxury segment. In 2004 Cadillac had launched the SRX with seven seat to abandon it after a generation. However, after 16 years Cadillac returns to a seven-seater SUV introducing the XT6 to fill the void between the XT5 and the Eescalade.

Three Reasons You'll Love The New Infotainment In Your Next Ram, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, or Fiat

By John Goreham on May 14, 2020 - 5:22PM

We've had a sneak peek at the new FCA brands' Uconnect 5 infotainment system. Here are three reasons you will love them.

Tale of the Tape: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime vs RAV4 Hybrid

By Jeff Teague on May 14, 2020 - 5:10PM

Compare specs for upcoming 2021 RAV4 Prime versus current RAV4 Hybrid. Pick your winner.

Why The Toyota Prius 12v Auxiliary Battery Costs So Much

By Peter Neilson on May 14, 2020 - 2:08PM

If you have been shopping for a 12v battery for your Prius you know how much they cost. The question is why are they so much? Here is what you need to know about your auxiliary battery.

Tesla Battery Day Breakthrough with Million Mile CATL Battery

Tesla Achives Battery Breakthrough with CATL

By Armen Hareyan on May 14, 2020 - 1:22PM

New Ad Campaign Emphasizes Ford Is Ready to Lead the Way to Safely Restart U.S. Manufacturing

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 14, 2020 - 11:44AM

Ford launches three new ad campaigns that offer hope and optimism as auto manufacturing starts back up. Ford emphasizes importance of American manufacturing and key driver of the economy.

2020 Mazda6, specs, features, fuel mileage, price

2020 Mazda6 Is The Sportiest Mid-Size Sedan But It’s Missing One Thing

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2020 - 11:34AM

If you have a passion for driving, you should check out the 2020 Mazda Mazda6. It’s only missing one thing.

Tesla Is Testing Giga Berlin Ground Bringing in The 1st Pile Driver

By Armen Hareyan on May 14, 2020 - 11:07AM

Tesla's Giga Berlin construction project reaches a milestone with a breaking development as Tesla brings the first Pile Driver and is apparently testing the ground by hammering the first pile into the ground.

Tesla delivering RWD Long Range Model 3 from Giga Shanghai

Tesla Beats Schedule with MIC Long Range RWD Model 3 Deliveries

By Armen Hareyan on May 14, 2020 - 9:31AM

Tesla is again ahead of schedule in China with Long Range RWD Model 3 deliveries, reports Chinese media.

Could the 2021 Toyota Venza Be Modeled After Japan-based Toyota Harrier?

By Jeff Teague on May 14, 2020 - 8:22AM

We feel the Venza will be making its return very soon. Is a popular Toyota model sold in Japan a key to the puzzle?

2021 Subaru Ascent, Subaru Baja mid-size pickup, best mid-size pickup

Why A New Subaru Ascent-Baja Pickup Would Hit The Sweet Spot

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2020 - 8:22AM

A new 2021 Subaru Ascent-Baja pickup could be what the automaker needs now. See why it would a sweet spot for the Japanese automaker.

Tesla Fremont Factory Parking Lot May 13

Video Shows Tesla Accepts Alameda Deal for Fremont Factory

By Armen Hareyan on May 13, 2020 - 11:50PM

There was no official word from Tesla about its attitude of the face-saving deal that Alameda County sent to Tesla regarding the factory opening, but the video of the Fremont plant's parking lot Wednesday gives an idea that Tesla and Elon Musk comply and accept the reopening deal.

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat P4D Differential Brace

How One Man Made Racing a Dodge Hellcat Car Much Safer

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2020 - 5:37PM

Bray Brankhurst saw Dodge Challenger and Charger owners with the Hellcat Hemi breaking differentials so he set out to create a product to protect the differential and driveshaft of the Hellcat cars, but in the end, his Per4Mance Development differential braces have made drag racing a whole lot safer for many modern Mopar racers.

2020 Ford Expedition Faces Safety Recall

Ford Recalls Center On Software, Panoramic Roof Repair

By Marc Stern on May 13, 2020 - 1:57PM

If you follow Ford or own a Ford vehicle you probably think that things are pretty slow at the moment as the automaker slowly ramps up to restart its assembly lines around the world. The safety office is on the lookout for vehicle defects and is issuing recalls. This week it issued three.

Why The Plug-In Toyota Prius Is Lagging In EV Range

By Peter Neilson on May 13, 2020 - 1:50PM

If you are curious why the Toyota Prius Prime only has a few short miles of range, here are some answers to your questions.

2020 Subaru Crosstrek, best compact SUV, features, pricing, specs, wheels

How To Improve The New Subaru Crosstrek's Attitude For $672

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2020 - 11:01AM

Do you want your new 2020 Subaru Crosstrek to have a bit more attitude? Check out the new wheels from LP Aventure.

Updated 2021 Ford F-150 Timeline: Manufacturing Starts in October, Ordering Starts July 15

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 13, 2020 - 9:59AM

Job One production for the 14th-generation F-150 set to begin October 12. Full production to ramp up by early November. Some 2021 Ford F-150s could still be delivered before the end of the year.

Top Reasons 2020 Toyota RAV4 LE is an Excellent Value

By Jeff Teague on May 13, 2020 - 8:23AM

2020 RAV4 LE is a popular choice with consumers. Learn the top reasons why LE is a great buy.

Is Subaru Outback Losing Its Grip? It's The Most Popular In Only One US City

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2020 - 7:55AM

The 2020 Subaru Outback is the number one selling wagon in America, but check out what hot vehicle it’s now losing ground to.

County Again Orders Tesla To Stop Production at Fremont Plant

By Armen Hareyan on May 12, 2020 - 5:03PM

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