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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.

Electrify America, Audi Announce Charging Network For New E-Tron Electric
By Marc Stern on
In a surprising development that will help spread an electric charging network even more quickly, Audi and Electrify America will work to establish a charging network for the E-Tron, Audi's first EV.
KSSStudios Corvette
Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Beautifully Rendered by a Korean Studio
By Patrick Rall on
If the test cars captured on video at the Nurburgring do prove to be the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette, the artwork above could effectively be our first look at the next-generation American sports car in the flesh.
2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Mojave Sand Edition
Ram Power Wagon Gets a New Special Edition Color Package for 2019
By Patrick Rall on
The 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon continues on with all of the features that make it the most capable heavy duty off-road truck in the US market, but for the new model year, the Mojave Sand package adds a new exterior color and some other standard features.
2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Forester 2.0XT, 6-speed manual
Russia Gets Two Engines In New Forester; What Is Subaru Thinking?
By Denis Flierl on
The Russian market will get two engines in the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester. See what engines it gets and why it doesn’t make sense.
Dodge Dakota R/T
New Mid-Sized Ram Will Be Built Alongside the Jeep Wrangler Pickup
By Patrick Rall on
We learned back in early June that the Ram brand was planning to reenter the mid-sized truck segment and in a new report from Automotive News, this modern-day-Dakota will be built at the same plant as the Jeep Wrangler pickup – suggesting that the two could be closely related.
Tesla being investigated by SEC and DOJ.
Not Just the SEC: Tesla Confirms It Has Been Contacted By Justice Department About New Criminal Probe
By John Goreham on
Tesla is now facing criminal and also civil investigations about the alleged fraud.
Report: Toyota to transfer key technology to Chinese partners.
Report: Toyota To Partner With Chinese Companies & Transfer Prius Technology
By John Goreham on
Bloomberg reports that Toyota plans to transfer the key technology that makes the Prius so special to its future Chinese partners.
Toyota infotainment woes grow.
Toyota's Infotainment Woes Mount - Drops Pandora Integration Along With Other Popular Apps
By John Goreham on
Toyota has been struggling to keep up in the ever-changing infotainment landscape. A new development should be concerning to anyone who enjoys Pandora.
The 2019 Audi e-Tron Quattro BEV SUV
Years in the Making, Audi Finally Launches the 2019 e-Tron SUV: Audi’s First Full On BEV Electric Car
By Al Castro on
2013 was only a few years ago, a long time for most, lightning fast time in the electric car universe, and after all the talk, the drafts, the drawings, the concepts, the rumors, the prototypes, and camouflaged pre-production vehicles since, Audi finally presents its first full electric car. With a price point of about $80,000 USD, the Audi e-Tron Quattro aims to take its throne as a heralded German electric, while finally taking on the American Teslas.
2012-2017 Subaru WRX STI, engine failure lawsuit, Subaru oil consumption lawsuit
Subaru Denies Wrongdoing in WRX STI Engine Failure Lawsuit; Settles Anyway
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America has denied wrongdoing in the WRX STI 2.5L engine lawsuit but decides to settle even though they think they could win.
New and Old VW Buses
VW Sees 10 Million Sales With EVs based on MEB Platform
By Marc Stern on
Looking to the future, the Volkswagen Group has announced that within the next few years it will build as many as 10 million electric vehicles based on the MEB platform.
2019 Chevy Suburban
Costco is Offering Special Editions of 2019 Chevy Suburbans and Tahoes
By Mary Conway on
Costco is actively pursuing the automotive market, this time offering special discounts on Premier editions of 2019 Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes.
Ron Capps Charger Launch
Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Camaro Teams Struggle in Funny Car Countdown Opener
By Patrick Rall on
The front-running Dodge Charger and Chevrolet Camaro funny cars had a rough go of the first of six races that will decide the 2018 NHRA championship, with a Toyota Camry and a Ford Mustang meeting in the finals while the drivers at the top of the order coming into the Countdown struggled.
Toyota and partners add ten more working emissions-free trucks.
Toyota's Zero Emissions Trucks Program Gets Boost From CARB, UPS, Shell, and Others
By John Goreham on
Add ten more working trucks to Toyota's fleet of zero emissions tractor trailers.
1st Gen Camaro Emblem
Mysteriously Loud Camaro Test Cars Cruising around GM Proving Grounds
By Patrick Rall on
There are loud, heavily-camouflaged Chevrolet Camaro test cars on the roads around Metro Detroit and with the refreshed 2019 cars already being disguised, we have to wonder if there isn’t a spicier Chevy muscle car on the way – one possibly powered by the Corvette ZR1’s LT5.
Tesla update leaves cars without safety features.
Tesla Model 3 OTA Update Goes Wrong - Temporarily Leaves Cars Without Safety Features
By John Goreham on
An over the air update left Model 3 owners without important safety features this past week. Here's what happened.
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is special.
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody - What Makes It Special?
By John Goreham on
The 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is made special by what equipment it has, but also by what it brings its owner.
2019 Subaru BRZ, BRZ STI, Series.grey, pricing, specs
Subaru BRZ Series.Grey Is the Hot New Model; But There’s Another Option
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru offers the hotter 2019 BRZ Series.Grey, but there’s another option if you don’t get one the 250 limited editions.
The BMW iNext Electric Autonomous Concept
BMW Reveals a Normal Looking Driverless Car: iNext: the Next Step in Electric Autonomous Driving
By Al Castro on
Instead of going over the top like most car makers do, especially startups when introducing autonomous technology in their concept vehicles, BMW took a more practical approach recently with theirs, called iNext, a new electric driverless capable concept CUV but still a human hands on driving car which includes a steering wheel and pedals. So practical they intend to put something much like it into production in as little time as in 2021.
2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 Subaru WRX, Series.Gray, Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival
Performance Fans Bring the Rumble to Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival 2018
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru fans gather at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver for Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival 2018. Check out the Subie rumble.
Vera the Robot Electric Tractor Pod ex-Ford Seller in Your Future
Volvo Gives Us a Glimpse of a Bladerunner World of Electric Tractor Pods: Trucks So Driverless, They Don’t Even Need Cabs
By Al Castro on
Meet Vera. She’s Swedish, and she means it, damn it. She’s a badass Level 5 Volvo robot electric tractor pod almost as low to the ground as a Porsche, only three times bigger. So low, if you’re not careful, she might mow you down before her collision avoidance and passive emergency braking systems are autonomously activated! Potential roadkill beware! No airbags need apply . . .
Volvo VC40 SUV BEV
Another ex-Ford For You: the Volvo XC40 Electric. Competes with Jaguar, Audi, and Model X, with Model 3 Price Point!
By Al Castro on
Here’s another ex-Ford that got spit out by the blue oval to go on with life and do better without them, since partnering up with Chinese Geely, Volvo is whipping out some amazing products even a new division, and the baby XC40 electric is a prime example. A BEV competes with Jaguar iPace, Audi eTron, and Tesla Model X, all at Model 3 prices. Another ex-Ford in your future. Not bad!
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV
Can A Large 3-Row SUV Be Fun? Subaru Wants You To Believe New Ascent Is
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru infused the all-new 2019 Ascent 3-Row with the brand’s DNA. Will 3 core values make it fun?
Beetle's Final Editions
VW Squashes The Beetle As Market Sees SUV Shift
By Marc Stern on
It's a sad but necessary part of the business. When business isn't good and cars are sitting on lots do you know what happens? Unless the automaker is extremely confident of a turnaround, the automaker eventually pulls the plus on the vehicle. That's what happened this week as VW squashed Its slow-sellng, though iconic, Beetle.
New 2019 Subaru Forester Pre-Sales Are Booming
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Corp announced pre-sales of the all-new 2019 Forester are five times more than expected. The new e-Boxer Hybrid is also hot.
Aston Martin Rapide-E Sports Saloon Fixed Head
The Ex-Ford in Your Future: Aston Martin Reveals the Electric Rapide E: The BEV Mustang Makers Should Be Making
By Al Castro on
Instead of waiting to wonder what a Mustang BEV CUV will come to, rogue ex-Forder Aston Martin shows their former boss they don’t even need an SUV platform to electrify one of their products, they can do it on a current production car: their flagship saloon, the Rapide. Attention American Cops: this ex-Ford is definitely a Crown Vic and Explorer Inceptor Killer!
2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe
2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Review: Everything You Want in a Luxury Sport Coupe
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V doesn’t pack the raw power of the CTS-V, but the new, smaller coupe is the most exciting Caddy 2-door of the modern era, packing solid power, precision handling and all of the premium amenities that you could ask for into this great-looking luxury car.
The Prius will not be the top-selling hybrid in 2019.
The Top-Selling 2019 Hybrid Model Sold In America Will Get 22 MPG - Why Prius Owners Should Smile
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius is about to be outsold in a huge way by a hybrid vehicle from out of the blue. Here's why we see a lot of good i that.
Lexus UX starts at $33K.
New 2019 Lexus UX Compact Luxury Crossover Starts At $33K
By John Goreham on
In addition to being Lexus' newest crossover, it is also one of Lexus' least expensive vehicles.
Tesla Model 3 in the Fast lane
Closing Pandora’s Box: Tesla Takes One Year Finding a Solution to a Hack in Same System Driverless Cars Will be Using
By Al Castro on
Thieves are hacking Tesla vehicles and their key fobs worldwide with special hacking computer hardware tools to steal the car within seconds. It took Tesla a year to solve it. All this, from the company that wants to bring us a world of electric cars without drivers, the problems that may seem too difficult for Tesla to solve over the electric cars they already have that still need them.
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