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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.

2018 Mazda CX-5 safest In its class.
Why 2018 Mazda CX-5 Has A Higher Safety Rating Than RAV4, Rogue, CR-V, and Forester
By John Goreham on
The Mazda CX-5 is now rated highest in safety among its compact crossover peers. Here's why.
Tesla Roadster and Semi
Here’s 2 for the Road in 2019: Tesla to Put Roadster 2 and Mighty Semi into Production
By Al Castro on
In an unusual nighttime announcement during the week after the American markets closed, Tesla said it was setting 2019 production dates for two all new vehicles, one coming as a surprise. With the launch of the second generation Roadster and the surprise production of Tesla Semi, Tesla sets its sights on both extreme ends of the vehicle market, while it battles itself to bring the Model 3 to the global market, and battles insolvency before it beats them everywhere.
2019 Subaru WRX STI, WRX STI Type RA-R, new Japan-spec WRX STI
Subaru Releases New Japan-Spec WRX STI Type RA-R; Sells Out in One Day
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru just released a higher-performance WRX STI Type RA-R in Japan. Subaru sells out of the limited edition STI model in one day.
VW ID R Pikes Peak
VW I.D. R Sets Another Record, This Time At Goodwood Hill Climb
By Marc Stern on
When Volkswagen and its I.D. R race car showed up at Goodwood last weekend, it had only one thing on its mind, another record for the single-seat electric race car. It did that and then some.
VW Chattanooga Plant
VW, Subsidiaries Have Week Full Of Milestones
By Marc Stern on
It has been an eventful week for Volkswagen Chattanooga and for VW's subsidiary Lamborghini.
Audi TT
Special Audi TT To Mark The Model’s 20th Anniversary
By Marc Stern on
When the 20th Anniversary Audi TT goes on sale, it will be a limited edition by default as the automaker is only producing 999 copies of the specialized model for customers.
2019 Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car
Meet the 2019 Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car
By Patrick Rall on
Today, Mopar introduced their new funny car body for the 2019 model year, which takes on the appearance of the 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat – effectively replacing the Charger R/T funny car that has dominated the class since hitting the track back in 2015.
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA Time Attack, record attempt, Romania's Transfagarașan
Subaru WRX STI Type RA Sets Another Amazing World Record
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is at it again with the WRX STI Type RA Time Attack machine. See where they took it to set another new world’s record.
Porsche Taycan 2020
Porsche Taycan's Waitlist Should Avoid Tesla Model 3's Problems: Precautions and Expectations
By Al Castro on
EV customers and fans are holding their breaths almost as if EV fatigue is overwhelming us, while Autocar is reporting that Porsche AG is receiving interest from customers about the new production coded BEV Mission-E, now named the 2020 all electric Porsche Taycan utility sports saloon, that will compete with the Tesla flagship sports saloon, the Model S. But of course we’re all looking over our shoulder at, shall I write it? The debacle surrounding the Model 3.
white lambo
1,700 2012-2018 Lambo Aventadors Recalled For Tranny Fix
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen subsidiary Lamborghini has recalled 1,700 2012-2018 Aventador models to repair a problem with the transmission.
2018 Nissan Nismo Juke
The Nismo Juke May Be Nissan's Black Sheep and Diamond In The Rough
By Jordan Yan on
This Nismo Juke is the quirky, peppy, and fun car you didn't know you wanted.
2013 Ford Escape Being Recalled
Ford Recalling 550,000 Escapes and Fusions for Danger of Rolling Away
By Mary Conway on
Ford is recalling 550,000 2013-2014 Ford Escapes and 2013-2016 Ford Fusions because they could roll away when the driver believes the vehicle is in park.
2017 Ford GT
Ford Came Way Short of 2017 GT Supercar Delivery Plans
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company originally planned to produce 250 examples of the Ford GT supercar for 2017 followed by another 250 in 2018, 2019 and 2020, but during the first year of deliveries, the automaker came up well-short of their planned production volume.
Alex Bregman and the 2019 Camaro SS
MLB All-Star MVP Wins a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS for His Mom
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held last night in Washington and Houston Astros 3rd baseman Alex Bregman was named the Most Valuable Player - an award that comes with a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS that he is giving to his mother.
Elon Musk and Tesla Model 3
Report: "Tesla Model 3 Goes From Zero To Engulfed In Flames In 3.5 Seconds"
By John Goreham on
Satirical publication The Onion has us laughing out loud at its take on the Tesla Model 3.
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, 2019 Forester, 2019 Outback
New Subaru Ascent May Get Tariff Price Increase Even Though It’s US-Built
By Denis Flierl on
Even though the new 2019 Subaru Ascent is made in the U.S. it could still get a price increase because of U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles.
2019 Miata gets better fuel economy.
2019 Mazda Miata Fuel Economy Goes Up With New Engine Upgrades
By John Goreham on
Mazda is upgrading the Miata's engine for 2019. Here's how the changes impact fuel economy.
Toyota Prius named a car to buy now by U.S. News
Toyota Prius Name A Best Car To Buy Now by U.S. News Autos - Here's Why
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius is a top-selling green car and has a legacy of happy customers. Here's why U.S. News Autos says now is the time to buy one.
New 2019 Nissan Leaf
Changes are Coming Around the Corner for Nissan Leaf
By Al Castro on
The Nissan Leaf made changes to its second generation model this year, as they’re obviously trying to expand its market for more customers, particularly younger ones with the electric vehicle/clean energy dynamic. By making the Leaf less ugly and producing different variants for specific purposes, not only makes it more competitive against others like Bolt and Model 3, but it may also create a larger customer base, especially a younger one.
2019 Subaru Outback features, standard EyeSight, 2019 Legacy features
Subaru Announces New Outback, Legacy With Standard EyeSight; Why Consumers Win
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced the 2019 Outback and Legacy get standard EyeSight on all models. See why consumers win.
Why aren't family cars more family friendly?
Why Aren't Family Cars More Family-Friendly?
By John Goreham on
If you've ever been a parent you know that family cars are far from family friendly. Here are a few suggestions and best practices every family car should incorporate.
VW Chattanooga plant drone view
Drone Picture of Volkswagen's Chattanooga Plant
By Armen Hareyan on
Top classical car searches by state
Dodge Charger Most Commonly-Searched Classic Car
By Patrick Rall on
The team at ClassicCars.com has announced that the most commonly-searched car in their most recent collection of data was the 1969 Dodge Charger, with the Mopar muscle car beating last year’s winner – the Ford Mustang – by a narrow margin.
Hope fades for 2019 Fiat 124 Spider power bump.
Hopes For A Fiat 124 Spider Power Bump For 2019 Fade
By John Goreham on
We have been closely watching for clues that Fiat will follow Mazda's Miata example and bump up the power of the 124 Spider. Here's why we are losing hope.
Will Elon Musk's Latest Controversy Be a Tipping Point, or Are We In For More Crazy From Tesla's CEO?
By John Goreham on
Elon Musk has resorted to name calling when his ego isn't properly boosted. Just how much weirder can Tesla's CEO's extracurricular activities get?
Porsche Panamera at Speed
Porsche Recalls Some Panamera Models To Repair Rear Suspension Link
By Marc Stern on
Porsche has recalled 715 Panamera models to repair a potential problem with the rear suspension.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, Rallycross (ARX) results, Circuit of the Americas
3 Car Subaru WRX STI Team Can’t Get It Going in Austin
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru can’t get it going in the new ARX Rallycross series. See why they missed the podium again.
Red Tesla Model 3, 1200x900 size
The Take Down of the $35,000 Model 3 and Its Meaning to Tesla: Analysis and Opinion
By Al Castro on
Tesla Inc was smart for itself by taking down the mystery $35,000 price for a model version some have long been waiting for, hadn’t yet been built, not sure if it will ever exist, and that they were never really in a position to offer. They need to worry about surviving first, and you do that by making money. Period.
Competitors battle it out in TexasThey are again! Scott Speed and Tanner Foust, drivers for the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross effort, are swapping leads and taking advantage of each other’s miscues to increase the team’s Championship lead. They are also upping their own totals in the race for the individual winner. <strong>Almost Perfect Weekend</strong> Speed completed a near-perfect weekend by claiming his first victory of the year, ahead of his teammate. Tanner Foust, on the other hand, worked hard to
Speed, Foust Battle In Texas ARX Rallycross Event
By Marc Stern on
Scott Speed and Tanner Foust continued their competition as the Volkswagen ARX Rallycross team bumped its way through COTA.
New and Old Bentley Cars
100 Years of Bentley Leaves a Silver Seraph We’d Like to Forget and a Mulsanne to Always Remember
By Al Castro on
January 18, 2019 marks the centennial year for Bentley Motors Ltd., and contrary to how things started, they truly do have a lot to celebrate about, starting with their history, and a 2019 Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Mulliner Special Edition I wish I had in my garage, certainly I’ll be looking to add to my diecast car collection.
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