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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.

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.
2018_Hyundai_Sonata_Sport+
Hyundai Sonata Sport + Takes the Affordable Sedan up a Notch
By Parks McCants on
We’ve all driven the entry level sedan, hatchback and crossover trying to convince yourself and significant others that it’s good enough, we’ll make do, and, perhaps next time. No more. Hyundai Sonata Sport + comes to market with little sacrifice.
2019_Acura_MDX_Sport_Hybrid
Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Brings Affordable Performance to 3 Row SUV Segment
By Parks McCants on
We spend a week behind the wheel of 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid A-Spec and walk away by the “Sport” side of Acura’s best selling 3-row SUV.
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, Tribeca
3 Reasons Why New Subaru Ascent Won’t Be a Bust Like Tribeca
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru learned their lesson well with the discontinued Tribeca, See how Subaru didn’t make the same mistakes with the new Ascent.
Formula E Traffic Jam
Audi Debuts Factory E-Prix Team, E-Tron SUV at NYC E-Prix
By Marc Stern on
As the Formula E series comes down to the wire in New York City, Audi's factory team finds itself in second place but within an easy shot of number one.
2018_Honda_Accord_Touring
2018 Honda Accord Offers 3 Exceptional Drive Options
By Parks McCants on
The latest generation Honda Accord comes on the scene with more than its fair share of media generated controversy. Too big, too refined, too edgy of design, and too expensive! Yet, there’s little arguing the fact that Honda breached the sub-premium compact segment mold with Accord. Price point is just the leading line in this story.
Maserati EV Portfolio
Has Tesla Scared Fiat Into Building Electric Cars?
By Dean McManis on
It looks like Fiat is finally going to build some electric cars after all. For those of you who have been watching the auto industry, it was clear that Fiat (and Chrysler) had been trailing all of the other major automakers in having any plan for electrification of their cars. There was no hint of any interest in building competitive EVs, and in fact their CEO Sergio Marchionne suggested that buyers skip buying their Fiat 500e, because they were losing $10,000 on each one sold.
2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX STI
Performance Fans Will Jump For Subaru’s New “Bolder” WRX/STI Design
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru says the next-generation WRX STI will get a “bolder” design. See what Subaru’s new boss is thinking.
Autonomous 1965 Ford Mustang
Autonomous 1965 Ford Mustang Nearly Crashes Several Times at Goodwood
By Patrick Rall on
A self-driving 1965 Ford Mustang took to the curvy course of the Goodwood Hill Climb yesterday to show off the advancements in autonomous technology, but the first run nearly ended in disaster, forcing a human to take control several times in order to keep the classic pony car on track.
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV
See How You Can Win a Free 2019 Subaru Ascent Adventure Vehicle
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is looking for adventure seekers as the new 2019 Ascent 3-Row hits the road this summer. See how you can win a free Ascent.
2018 Ford Mustang GT for EAA AirVenture with Gittin
Vaughn Gittin Jr Discusses the Military Tribute Mustang GT
By Patrick Rall on
About a month ago, we brought you the news of the latest Ford Mustang that had been specially designed for the EAA AirVenture event and today, we bring you a closer look at that uniquely-crafted pony car with help from the Ford team and drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Electric Mini Cooper 1200x-900
The Electric Mini Cooper is Finally Scheduled for Production, But I Don’t Appear Excited
By Al Castro on
BMW unveils an all-electric version of the classic Mini - its third electric Mini concept. BMW is tight lipped with details, but the Mini-E BEV will go into production November next year. After 10 years of waiting for a Mini production car, its time has come finally.
VW's side by side in ARX run
Who Will Top Season’s Second Rallycross Event?
By Marc Stern on
After a nearly missing the traditional start to the Rallycross season, the ARX season made up for a delay with a thrilling race in a new setting, England. Now, it readies for its first U.S. event in Houston.
Miata owners drive their car more than other sports car owners.
Whose Owners Drive Their Fun Car More? Mazda Miata, Chevy Corvette, or Porsche 911
By John Goreham on
A new study shows that one of these three cars is driven a lot more by its owner than the other two. Which is your guess?
2019 Dodge Durango GT
2019 Dodge Durango: Integrated Trailer Brake, Harman Kardon Sound, Sportier GT
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge pulled the wraps off of the 2019 Durango today and while there is no huge news for the new model year, there are a handful of changes that should draw in more buyers in the coming months – the best of which is the available 19-speak Harman Kardon sound system.
Buick Enspire Red Color 1200x900
Cadillac's Pricing Problem and Buick's Potential Rebranding Opportunity with Velite 6 and Enspire
By Dean McManis on
Velite 6 and Enspire definitely could be comeback vehicles for Buick in the United States.
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