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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 UK Built Swedish Uniti One credit Uniti Media Package
The 2020 UK Built Swedish Uniti One Electric Mini “Smart Phone Car” Debuts Now to Ramp Up Production Late 2019 to Early 2020
By Al Castro on
While Tesla takes care of the other high end of the electric vehicle market with Models S, 3, X, and soon Y and U, Uniti, the Swedish electric car startup maker is trying to find an angle on the opposite end by soon shortly putting an unorthodox 2 seat high tech and feature rich micro BEV into production. This car will be a hit in the EU, India, and Brazil no doubt, but in NA? Hmm. Well I hope so.
2019 JL Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Wrangler Pickup Confirmed for LA Auto Show Debut
By Patrick Rall on
The Los Angeles Auto Show issued a press release this morning and in it, the organizers announced that the long-awaited Jeep Wrangler pickup will debut in California, ending speculation as to when the trail rated truck will finally meet the world.
Mazda vehicles ranked Best Choices by safety group.
Safest Used Cars For Teens? Experts Call Mazda CX-5, CX-3, and Mazda6 Best Choices
By John Goreham on
The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has announced its Best Choices for the safest used cars for teens. Here's why Mazda's CX-5, CX-3, and Mazda6 are all on its list.
Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Impreza, BRZ, engine recall
Subaru Announces Huge Engine Recall; 4 Popular Models Are Affected
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Corp has announced a huge engine recall in Japan. See what models are affected.
VW Jetta
Gas-Engined Jetta Named A Green Car Of Year Finalist
By Marc Stern on
Though you would think an electric version or a hybrid model VW Jetta would be in the running for the "Green Car of the Year," you would be wrong. The turbocharged version of the seventh-generation Jetta has been name a finalist in the competition.
Honda will address engine oil diluted with gas in CR-V.
Honda America Announces Plan To Address CR-V Engines With Oil Dilution Issue
By John Goreham on
Honda has a plan to address the gasoline in engine oil issue many CR-V owners are struggling with.
Steve Beahm with the Jeep Wrangler at SEMA
Jeep Wrangler Wins Hottest SUV at SEMA for the 9th-Straight Year
By Patrick Rall on
The organizers of the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas have announced their annual awards and for the ninth-straight year, the Jeep Wrangler was named the Hottest SUV at SEMA – an award that it has literally never lost.
SEMA Ford Mustang
Ford Wins Hottest Car, Truck and Sport Compact at SEMA 2018
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has claimed three of the four awards given out by the organizers of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for 2018, with the F-Series, Mustang and Focus being the most popular model in the truck, car and sport compact segments.
Used Subaru Outback, 10 Best Used cars under $10K,
Subaru Outback 10 Best Used Cars Under $10K; It Won’t Be Easy Finding One
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Outback is one of the 10 Best Used cars under $10K according to KBB, but good luck finding one.
Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance
Introducing the Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Performance has teamed up with drift champion and Ford Mustang driver Vaughn Gittin Jr to create the Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance, a modified pony car that will be sold in limited numbers through Ford dealerships around the country.
Pictures of Tesla Model Range, Model Y Reveal, Model U pickup render (TruckTrend), and Roadster 2
With Company History Making Record Productivity and Profits and Four New Vehicles Coming, Tesla Must Turn the Page and Forge Ahead
By Al Castro on
Tesla always seems to have side distractions they can never shake off, mostly originating from their mercurial CEO. But with both record profits and productivity, Tesla mustn’t destroy momentum to seize the moment and not be distracted by FBI investigations or stock fluctuations. They have four upcoming vehicles that will help them corner the electric car market at least for a while, and they need to capitalize on that.
New 2020 Toyota Supra production date announced.
First Production 2020 Toyota Supra To Be Sold January 19, 2019
By John Goreham on
The all-new 2020 Supra is about to be revealed. Toyota commits to a firm first production run date.
2019 COPO Camaro
Two COPO Camaro Drag Cars Debut at SEMA, One is Electric
By Patrick Rall on
The biggest surprise from Chevrolet at the SEMA Show thus far is the introduction of two new COPO Camaro drag cars – one being the 2019 production car and the other being an all-electric, 9-second concept.
Report: FBI investigates Tesla.
As If The FBI Didn't Have Enough On Its Plate - It's Now Investigating Tesla
By John Goreham on
Among its many duties protecting America, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now taxed with proving the obvious when it comes to Tesla's fibs.
Tesla Model S kicked off Consumer Reports List
Tesla Model S Booted From Consumer Reports Recommended List - Again
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports closely follows the quality of vehicles. The pricey Tesla Model S is again out of favor.
2019 Subaru WRX STI
Two Shiny New Subaru WRX STIs Take On A Wicked Dry Ski Run [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Watch what happens when two shiny new 2019 Subaru WRX STIs takes on a wicked dry ski run. [Video]
Lamborghini Huracan
It Has Been A Rough Year For Lamborghini And Burning Huracans
By Marc Stern on
After looking things over closely, Torque News can say that it has been a lousy year for Lambo Huracan Spyders and fires. One of them could be related to an earlier recall, but that is speculation, the others (three that we could count in total) were just bad luck.
VW T-Roc
VW’s Subcompact SUV Planned for 2020 Model Year
By Marc Stern on
After telling the automotive press that the T-Cross was not heading to the U.S. market, it seems that VW still wants to have a low-end subcompact crossover/SUV. Though there is little information available now, what we do know indicates that the new vehicle will be slotted below the Tiguan, but will stlll be longer than anything available in Europe.
Whay Toyota Sienna AWD is the right choice.
Considering A Toyota Sienna AWD? Here's Why It's The Right Choice
By John Goreham on
We tested a 2018 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD and discovered that it had some surprises for us.
Towing advice for Mazda Miata owners.
Mazda Miata Towing Advice From The Owner Of This Amazing Kayak Rig
By John Goreham on
Own a Mazda Miata and planning to tow? Here is some good advice from an owner who has done it successfully.
2018 Ford F-150 Roush Nitemare
Roush Nitemare Packs 650 Horsepower into the 2018 Ford F-150
By Patrick Rall on
Roush has announced the details of their new Nitemare package for the 2018 Ford F-150, featuring a unique look, an adaptive exhaust system and a supercharger that lifts the output to 650 horsepower – all for about $17,000 over the price of buying the truck.
Installing a roof rack on a 2018 Nissan Leaf
Putting a Roof Rack on Your 2018 Nissan Leaf
By Armen Hareyan on
Robert Ouimet, a 2018 Nissan Leaf owner from Canada, shares his experience of putting a roof rack on a 2018 Leaf and what he has learned from installing it.
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV
Subaru Goes Big - Growing Families Say Yes To Large Ascent
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2019 Subaru Ascent family hauler is keeping the brand’s production afloat. Where would Subaru be without it?
2019 Subaru WRX STI, Mark Higgins, Subaru WRX STI Type RA, World record run
Subaru Releases Wild Record-Setting Run Video: Subaru WRX STI Type RA
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru released the record-setting run on the Transfagarasan Highway. Watch Mark Higgins take the Subaru WRX STI Type RA for a wild ride.
VW T-Cross
Will The U.S. See New Low-End T-Cross SUV? It Is Highly Unlikely
By Marc Stern on
Yesterday, Volkswagen introduced its long-anticipated small SUV, the T-Cross, at simultaneous intros in Amsterdam, Shanghai, and Sao Paolo. Aside from being a standard new-car intro, we did learn that it will be sold in every major market, but the U.S. Torque News tells you why.
2019 Honda Civic Si, New Honda Civic, pricing, specs
2019 Honda Civic Si; We Get Excited About A New Radio Knob
By Denis Flierl on
The top-selling Honda Civic comes in sporty Si trim and gets new upgrades for the 2019 model year. See why a new knob should get you excited.
Subaru Legacy GT, drives into the ocean, Subaru all-wheel-drive capabilities
Watch Subaru Prove Its AWD Abilities In The Ocean [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Watch a Subaru Legacy GT owner drive his car right into the ocean. [video]
Why Ford is Recalling 1.5 Million Focuses
By Mary Conway on
Ford is recalling 1.5 million of its Focus small cars, because of a problem with its plastic fuel tank could cause the engine to stall.
2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat New Stripes
2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Gets New Stripe Colors
By Patrick Rall on
We still don’t have any word on more powerful versions of the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, but the company announced today that for the 2019 model year, the supercharged sedan can be ordered with three new dual stripe colors – including red, blue and silver.
Mazda Miata reliability.
Mazda's Miata Is the Only Sports Car On This List of the 10 Most Reliable Cars
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports is the most trusted name in vehicle reliability. Its new list of the top ten cars for reliability has only one sports car. Of course, it's the Mazda Miata.
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