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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.

IIHS compares Tesla's Autopilot to competitors' systems
IIHS Compares Tesla's Driver Automation To BMW's, Mercedes', & Volvo's - How'd Tesla Do?
By John Goreham on
IIHS has completed an initial study of Tesla's Autopilot and level 2 driver automation systems. Here's how Tesla compared.
Did Elon Musk really say Tesla might go private?
Trading of Tesla Stock Halted After Apparent Tweet From Musk About Taking Tesla Private - No Word From Musk Confirming or Denying Validity
By John Goreham on
After tweets appeared on Elon Musk's twitter account about possibly taking the company private, confusion ensues. Trading halted.
2019 Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford Mustang
Hennessey's 10000th Vehicle is a Surprisingly Affordable Supercharged Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on
John Hennessey and his Texas-based tuning shop is best known for building high performance Chevrolet and Dodge products, but the company hit the 10,000-vehicle mark with a Ford Mustang – one which features a design that is available immediately for purchase in limited numbers.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, Rallycross (ARX) results, Trois Rivieres, Jacques Villeneuve
Subaru WRX STI Makes Progress, Fails To Get On the Podium
By Denis Flierl on
The three Subaru WRX STI Rallycross Supercars makes progress in ARX but no podium finish.
Ron Capps Celebrates a Charger Win
Ron Capps Drives His Dodge Charger Funny Car to Career Win #60
By Patrick Rall on
After losing in the final round in each of the two events leading up to the CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, Ron Capps and his Dodge Charger R/T funny car beat Courtney Force in the finals this past weekend to grab his second win of the season and the 60th win of his career.
New radar system makes Ford Ranger safer when towing.
2019 Ford Ranger Uses Radar To Make Towing Safer and Easier
By John Goreham on
Ford's new blind spot trailer monitoring system will help make towing safer.
Lexus and Toyota dominate list of most reliable CPO cars.
Toyota & Lexus Dominate List of Most Reliable Certified Pre-Owned Cars
By John Goreham on
In a new study half of the top eight most reliable cars come from Toyota and Lexus.
Ford Ranger Australia comparison.
Ford Ranger Takes On Mercedes X-Class, VW Amarok, Toyota Hilux in Australia - How'd It Do?
By John Goreham on
Can the aging Ranger in the Asia Pacific Market hold its own against the newer international midsize trucks?
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, eBird app, bird watching
New Subaru Ascent App Is For the Birds
By Denis Flierl on
If you are into birds, the new Subaru ascent 3-Row family hauler is the vehicle for you. See what Subaru is offering bird watchers.
e.Home e-Camper exterior, truck cab by Iveco
e.Home Offers an e-Solution to Long Term Off-Grid Camping: Solar Electric
By Al Castro on
We continue our series of reports on EV camping, an industry taking off like wildfire in both the retirement and surprisingly Millennial demographics. In this story I will address the challenges of what EV campers face once they get to their camp site.
Detroit Grand Prix
Detroit Keeps Grand Prix, Creates Momentum for New Auto Show Dates
By Mary Conway on
Detroit leaders have voted to keep the Belle Isle Grand Prix for at least three more years, revving up excitement in June for the new North American International Auto Show. NAIAS is moving to June in 2020.
2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 Subaru WRX
Toyota Prius Gets More Love Than New Subaru WRX/STI
By Denis Flierl on
According to J.D. Power, the Toyota Prius gets more love from new owners than the Subaru WRX/STI. Has excitement for the WRX/STI left the building?
New Audi Q3
Just Introduced, Audi Is Already Planning An RS Version Of The Q3
By Marc Stern on
With Audi's new Q3 creating quite a stir, there's a new report that a new RS model of the Q3 is in the planning stage and should be delivered sometime in the 2019 sales year.
2019 Subaru Outback features, standard EyeSight,
Is Subaru Outback Losing It’s Game? Sales Drop Again In 2018
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Outback is the brand's number one selling nameplate, but it slipped again. Is Outback losing its game?
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Crosstrek, Car and Driver Editor’s Choice Award
New Subaru Crosstrek Scores Car and Driver Editor’s Choice Award
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Crosstrek earns Car and Driver Editor’s Choice Award. See why it’s a top pick for consumers.
2018 Ford F-150 Diesel
Ford Trucks Had Another Bangin Month in July
By Patrick Rall on
The entire lineup of Ford trucks and vans had a great month in July, up 10.2% from the same month last year as the F-Series continues to grow and as the big vans saw their numbers double from one year ago.
2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
Ram Recalls 2015-2017 Trucks for Troublesome Tailgate Latches
By Patrick Rall on
FCA is recalling roughly 1.15-million Ram trucks in the United States over a concern that the tailgate could unexpectedly pop open when the vehicle is in motion – potentially creating hazardous conditions for other drivers if cargo begins falling out of the bed at speed.
Harley Davidson Electric Motorcycle - Large 1200x900
Harley Davidson Caves to Millennials with EV Motorcycles
By Al Castro on
Finding themselves in the same situation they were ironically in back in the 1970’s facing record loses toward bankruptcy, Harley Davidson, the storied motorcycle company had to swallow some bitter reality medicine and face up to changing times with a younger generation that the company turned off with motorcycles their fathers rode, and their Millennial sons (and daughters) never liked. And now here comes the Harley Davidson electric motorcycle.

2018 Porsche Panamera White Color Front View
Porsche Reports Increased Deliveries and Here Is The Best Selling Porsche Model
By Dom Kabas on
As Volkswagen, Jaguar Land-Rover and Porsche report their sales and deliveries, let's look at the best selling Porsche model and the driving factors behind car makers' success.
2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 Subaru WRX, Series.Gray
New Subaru WRX/STI Loses Big Power; Drops 31 Percent
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru WRX/STI loses power in a big way. It leads the brand in sales drop.
2018 Mazda6 earns Top Safety Pick award.
2018 Mazda6 Earns Top Safety Pick Honors From IIHS
By John Goreham on
The newly refreshed Mazda6 is a Top Safety pick from IIHS.
Nissan NV Electric Camper (top) and VW Buzz ID Bus (bottom)
Limited EV Camper Market Options Makes Tesla Create a Camper Mode for its Cars
By Al Castro on
With all the fast paced changes occurring in the EV world from a Tented Model 3 to a Class 8 Mighty Tesla Semi RV Camper coached by Instagram, has unfortunately left EVers with an inescapable reality: this summer they’re left short handed with few camping vehicle options. What’s presently selling they’re not selling them here in the states. And Teslarites are taking the matter into their own hands.
2018 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack 2
Ford Mustang Beats Dodge Challenger in July Muscle Car Sales Race
By Patrick Rall on
Sales numbers from July 2018 are in and for the 5th month in a row, the Ford Mustang is the bestselling muscle car (and the bestselling 2-door sporty car) in the United States – leading the Dodge Challenger by roughly 1,100 units.
2019 Nissan Frontier, new Frontier pickup
New Nissan Frontier Begins Production; Argentina Gets It Done Before U.S.
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan begins building the new-generation 2019 Frontier, but Argentina gets it done before US.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV
New Subaru Crosstrek, Ascent Deliver Big For the Brand
By Denis Flierl on
The newly-redesigned Crosstrek and all-new Ascent 3-Row are delivering big for Subaru. See how they send the brand to another record.
VW Atlas
Volkswagen Continues To Ride The Sales Wave To July Success
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen keeps moving from sales success to sales success as July 2018 saw more achievement that keep has kept the automaker having another sale victory
Why Buick is giving the 2019 Regal the Luxury Avenir Treatment
By Mary Conway on
While other auto companies may be eliminating most of their sedans, Buick is giving one of their new 4-door sedans the luxury treatment. Buick has made an important discovery.
Ford Ranger tops most desired vehicle list.
Ford Ranger Is The Most Desired Vehicle In Which European Country?
By John Goreham on
Americans are not the only ones who love pickup trucks as this new European vehicle survey found.
Prius Prime continues to be top-selling affordable electric vehicle.
Toyota Prius Prime Solidifies Lead In Affordable U.S. EV Sales With Impressive Staying Power
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius Prime continues to out-sell every other affordable EV. However, its steady domination in the affordable EV class is overshadowed by Tesla's Model 3 sales news.
Tesla Model 3 deliveries double in July.
Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Leap Ahead In July Offering New Hope For Fans and Reservation Holders
By John Goreham on
Tesla Model 3 deliveries more than double after two months at the same level.
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