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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.

By John Goreham on
We break down our expectations for 2019 EV sales in the U.S. market by model and name the winners, losers, and no-shows.
By Denis Flierl on
All-electric Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Outback and Ascent vehicles are coming sooner than you think. See how Subaru will use external expertise to pull it off.
By Parks McCants on
Dollar for dollar 2019 Honda Pilot brings much to the table in standard features and active safety. What’s new for 2019, and why is the refreshed rugged looking Honda Pilot outselling all the competition?
By Marc Stern on
While some may have doubted either VW's planned investment or the number of electric vehicles that the automaker would be making by 2022 -- 27 -- it looks like VW's predictions and plans may be coming true.
By Marc Stern on
Following long discussions, Ford and Volkswagen have entered into an agreement that will likely result in new vehicles, such as autonomous cars or electrics. There is also talk of VW and Ford jointly developing a global mid-sized pickup. That, though, is several years away.
By Patrick Rall on
The main focus of high performance Ford fans attending the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit is the new Shelby GT500 Mustang, but the most powerful ST-badged product debuted alongside the new pony car in the form of the 2020 Explorer ST.
By John Goreham on
We look back at how we did when we predicted the 2018 U.S. market EV sales. If you can find a more accurate prediction, please let us know.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru unveiled the highest-horsepower WRX STI in the brand’s history. Six facts will surprise you about the new 2019 WRX STI S209.
By Al Castro on
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: Until recently no one in the car industry ever had an experience of what it was like to end production of a car product due to obsolescence, they and other peer brands have produced since its invention in the mid-nineteenth century. Shutting down gas while ramping up electric is a double money losing proposition into the tens to hundreds of billions. Only the wealthiest and most powerful car companies on earth can survive this conversion process, and I look into how this is so.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru unveiled the highest-horsepower ever 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 at NAIAS. Here’s a gallery of pics and full details.
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen used the Detroit Auto Show this week to introduce its revamped 2020 Passat sedan. There are few major changes in the Passat as VW has decided to return to its roots by working on incremental changes to its vehicles. The Passat certainly exhibits this.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 finally made its world debut this morning at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and while we don’t know how much power the supercharged Stang will offer, we can look at how it will stand up to the in-class competition from Chevrolet and Dodge.
By Parks McCants on
For off road weekend warriors Honda presents a reborn safe and sane tech-rich 2019 Passport sandwiched between CR-V and Pilot in American Honda's light truck lineup. What features give Passport serious off-road sporting capability?
By John Goreham on
Toyota's all-new Supra retains its inline six-cylinder engine. Images and details.
By Denis Flierl on
If you own a 2004-2007 Subaru WRX STI you should hold on to it. Hagerty says it’s going to be a collectible.
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Crosstrek gets global recognition from the UK. See why 4X4 Magazine thinks it’s the best small crossover.
By Marc Stern on
As the Trump shutdown enters its third full week, agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are locking the doors, putting out the cat, and shutting down until there is a break in the impasse between the Democratically-controlled House and the president.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2019 Subaru WRX STI Rallycross Supercars are getting supercharged. Can Scott Speed dominate the Andretti Volkswagen Beetles?
By Denis Flierl on
A new 2019 Subaru Forester STI Concept breaks cover in Tokyo. This is the one you want to replace the Forester 2.0XT.
By John Goreham on
Two of our favorite reality stars, Ant and Christina, from two of our favorite shows marry one another.
By Denis Flierl on
The iconic Subaru WR Blue livery and Gold wheels return to the brand’s motorsports division. Why should the Subaru customer care?
By Mary Conway on
Ford has new technology that can spot speed limit signs and slow your vehicle down accordingly. Ford is promising that its all-new 2020 Ford Explorer contains the latest technology available. We take a look at some of the new features designed for the driver and all of the passengers.
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Forester SUV is in the top-10 of all cars that people keep the longest. See where the Subaru brand ranks even higher.
By Patrick Rall on
While the 2020 Ford Explorer doesn’t look dramatically different compared to the version on sale today at first glance, the automaker has changed pretty much everything about the popular SUV right down to the chassis design – introducing a new rear-drive platform.
By John Goreham on
As Tesla enters its third calendar year of sales for the Model 3 without the promised base model "starting at $35K," we ponder whether a model that cheap from this luxury automaker would be a "real" Tesla.
By Denis Flierl on
The second-generation 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is in rarified air and is the third-hottest new car in America. Why are consumers attracted to the small SUV?
By Marc Stern on
As if to validate Volkswagen's decision to move the SportWagen from the Jetta to the Golf line, AutoWeb, a network of websites that monitor and track sales info, has awarded the Golf SportWagen the Best Wagon Award in its 2019 Awards program.
By Patrick Rall on
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for January 2019 is pristine Hugger Orange-and-white 1970 RS Z28, owned and loved by Chris Williams.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru teases the all-new WRX STI S209 again. Here’s what we know about the coming once-forbidden S209.
By John Goreham on
The Tesla Model 3 was the second-leading sedan its size in sales for December 2018 in the American market.