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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.

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2018 Toyota C-HR Fails to Deliver 3 Important Purchase Considerations
By Parks McCants on
The very dynamic looking 2018 Toyota CH-R initially promises an exhilarating drive and ride experience. Arguably the most visually thought provoking compact crossover on the road today, Toyota CH-R fails to deliver in three important purchase consideration categories.
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Is There a Reason Chevy Doesn't Advertise Its EVs on TV? They Are Great Cars
By Armen Hareyan on
GM makes great cars and Chevy makes great EVs. Yet, you will hardly see a Chevy Volt or a Chevy Bolt advertised on TV. Torque News wants to explore the situation and search if there is a reason for Chevy not advertising its electric cars on TV as actively as other major carmekers do.
2019 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Forester, certified pre-owned (CPO)
Subaru Forester: 10 Must-Shop CPO Cars for 2018
By Denis Flierl on
Autotrader says the Subaru Forester is one of the 10 must-shop certified pre-owned (CPO) models they consider to be "good as new.”
Will Power Wins Indy 500 Driving for Chevrolet and Penske Racing
By Mary Conway on
Team Penske veteran driver Will Power just won the biggest race of his career at the Indianapolis 500.
VW ID R Pikes Peak
VW Engineers Balance Performance, Weight in Pikes Peak Challenge Racer
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen Motorsport's engineering team has had to balance performance and weight to build the record-challenging racer for the June 24 Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
Current Audi Performance Machine
Solid-State Batteries Offer Audi the Chance to Build High-Performance EVs
By Marc Stern on
Audi is doubling down on solid-state batteries as it prepares its electric high-performance supercar. Solid-state batteries offer higher power density for their size than conventional lithium ion. The automaker may be looking for a technology partner, as well. Samsung is among the potential partners mentioned.
2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design, review
2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design; Destined to Make Waves
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design is destined to make waves in the compact luxury segment.
2018 Subaru Impreza, Impreza sedan, Impreza 5-Door, Kelly Blue Book 10 Coolest New Cars Under $20,000 2018
3 Reasons Why Subaru Impreza Named 10 Coolest Cars Under $20K
By Denis Flierl on
Kelly Blue Book named the 2018 Subaru Impreza to the 10 Coolest Cars Under $20K list. There are three reasons why it will have millennials looking.
2018 Volkswagen Golf
VW Keeps Racking Up Honors for Its Products
By Marc Stern on
After a rocky couple of years, VW keeps on racking up honors for its products. This time it was named to Kelley Blue Book's coolest cars list.
Tesla Model S Red Color
5 Things You Need To Know About Tesla and Elon Musk That Happened This Week
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla had a rough week, especially the Thursday and Friday, but there is also good news. The week started with Consumer Reports not recommending Tesla Model 3 because of problematic brakes and other issues, but we are not even going to mention that anymore in this article. Let's see what else happened that is noteworthy.
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Real Experiences of Nissan Leaf Owners from Dealerships When Buying an EV
By Armen Hareyan on
Yesterday, when I published the story discussing the 4 most common ways car dealerships steer car buyers away from electric cars I asked several Nissan leaf owners about their experiences when buying a car from a dealership. Here is what they said.
2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango
Dodge Charger, Challenger and Other FCA Bestsellers Included in Massive Cruise Control Recall
By Patrick Rall on
FCA is recalling 4.8-million vehicles including the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500 and several other popular models over a concern that the cruise control system could get stuck in the set position and it will not shut off – potentially leading to an accident if the system will not deactivate as expected.
2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 WRX, 2019 WRX STI Series.Gray, engine upgrades
2019 Subaru WRX STI Gets Power Upgrades, New Series.Gray; Pricing Details
By Denis Flierl on
The 2019 Subaru WRX STI gets engine upgrades, and WRX and WRX STI feature a new limited edition Series.Gray model. Here are the details.
Cars in a dealership parking lot
4 Most Common Ways Dealers Steer Car Buyers away From EVs
By Armen Hareyan on
The last time you went to a car dealership to buy a new or used car, most probably you were not introduced to the dealership's used or new electric car inventory. At last, this is according to a new study by a group of researchers who posed as car shoppers. I am not surprised as I will tell you what my local Chevy dealer told me once.
Tesla can't build an affordable Model 3.
Tesla Can't Make Affordable Model 3 Cars - Company Will "Lose Money and Die"
By John Goreham on
Elon Musk explains why Tesla has never built a single base version of its Model 3 at the imaginary $35K price point.
All Camaro Finals in Kansas
Courtney Force and Her Camaro Dominate the Funny Car Class in Kansas
By Patrick Rall on
For the third time this season, Courtney Force drove her Chevrolet Camaro funny car to the winner’s circle, coming from the top qualifying spot to beat teammate Robert Hight in the all-Camaro final round.
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor
3 Important Upgrades for the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced that when the 2019 F-150 Raptor arrives in dealerships later this year, it will have three important new features including new Fox dampers, new Recaro front seats and a new high tech trail driving assist system.
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Chevy Volt is Better For The Middle Class Than Tesla Because Electricity Is Always Cheaper Than Gas
By Armen Hareyan on
Let's say you are a middle class family and need to decide between the Chevy Volt and Tesla Model S, how do you make the decision? I am not even talking about Tesla Model 3 as we haven't yet seen the the $35,000 price. Thus, it's not for the middle class.
Toyota Camry and Corolla have low recall rate.
Toyota Camry and Corolla Among Vehicles With Lowest Recalls But What Happened With 4Runner?
By John Goreham on
Toyota makes two of the 10 vehicles with the lowest recall rate. The 4Runner finds itself on a different list unfortunately for owners.
Mercedes C-Class has highest rate of recalls in study.
Study: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Has Highest Recall Rate Of Any Vehicle
By John Goreham on
A new study has found that of all the cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs for sale in America, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the highest recall rate.
Chevy Volt charging
Chevy Volt vs Tesla Model 3 Charging Cost and The Math
By Armen Hareyan on
Many people debate about the cost to charge electric cars and if it's cheaper to charge at home vs charging them in public or commercial stations. Really, how much does it cost to charge an electric car at a commercial charging station and at home. Which one is less expensive to charge: Chevy Volt or Tesla Model 3?
2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, off-road, X Mode
New Subaru Forester Offers Greater Off-Road Ability for Adventure Seekers
By Denis Flierl on
If you are looking for adventure, the new 2019 Subaru Forester delivers. See what improvements offer even greater off-road ability for adventure seekers.
CR doesn't recommend Tesla Model 3
When all the bugs are worked out of the Model 3 I am sure CR will change its feelings
By John Falk on
Consumer Reports has finally tested the Tesla Model 3. According to engineers at the magazine the Model 3 suffers on a number of fronts. Much of the report revisits the usual problems with Tesla cars. They again bring up construction quality issues with the car. The usual squeaks and rattles with the dash and gaps in the body panels. The main issue with the car that garnered a "not recommended", rating was it's braking performance.
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2019 Honda Insight may Buck the SUV Buying Trend
By Parks McCants on
There’s no question in the automotive industry that crossover and SUV sales have long outsold sedans in North America, that’s a given So why does Honda embrace the 4-door sedan as demonstrated through Clarity and the soon to arrive Insight?
VW to compete in American RallyCross
VW and Rallycross: You can’t keep a good race series down
By Marc Stern on
After watching the failure of the Global Rallycross racing season, Volkswagen has enthusiastically jumped aboard its replacement, the American Rallycross (ARX) series. It kicks off Friday in Silverstone, England.
Uber suspends self-driven vehcle testing in key state following death.
Uber Quits Autonomous Vehicle Testing In Arizona Following Death Of Pedestrian
By John Goreham on
Uber has announced the suspension of its self-driving vehicle testing in the state of Arizona.
2019 Hellcat Challenger and Charger Teasers
2019 Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger: More Airflow Could Lead to More Power
By Patrick Rall on
After Dodge has focused on air flow in teaser images for the 2019 Challenger and 2019 Charger in Hellcat trim, I have to wonder if this focus on air flow might be a hint to more horsepower for the new model year – possibly numbers that will rival the new Corvette ZR1 and the upcoming Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, new ARX Rallycross Series,
Subaru Makes 3-Car WRX STI Splash in New ARX Rallycross Series
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will enter three 2018 WRX STI Rallycross Supercars in the new ARX series. See who the #3 driver is.
Why Generation Z loves subcompact SUVs like the 2018 Ford EcoSport
By Mary Conway on
Five years ago, very few people knew what a subcompact SUV was. Now it is one of the faster growing segments, due in large part to a new crop of car buyers. Move over millennials, Generation Z buyers like SUVs, too.
1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Mustang
You Can Buy a New 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Mustang for $250k
By Patrick Rall on
Shelby American has announced that they will sell 10 examples of the 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Mustang with similar features to the one-off Super Snake made back in the day, but these newly-built 1967 super-Shelbys won’t come cheap – with a price starting at $249,995.
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