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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.

Take the autonomous vehile survey.
Are You Pro Autonomous Driving or Against it? Take This Survey & Make Your Voice Heard
By John Goreham on
Everyone has an opinion on self-driving cars and autonomous vehicles. Here's your chance to voice your opinion in a forum that matters.
2018 Subaru Outback, Mint founder, Aaron Patzer
Mint Founder Worth $80M+ Drives $29K Subaru Outback
By Denis Flierl on
Mint founder, Aaron Patzer is worth $80+ million and he drives a 29K Subaru Outback. See why he drives the frugal wagon.
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2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Brings Back Memories of Ragtop Glory Days
By Parks McCants on
When I was a kid, my dad owned a powder blue metallic MGA Roadster, mom hated the thing! Dropping in behind the wheel of Mazda Miata Club is a memory blast from the Ragtop glory days of last century, with a high tech twist.
Myth Busted: Mile-High Test of Mazda Miata vs. Turbo Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Disproves Turbo Advantage
By John Goreham on
A new comparison of the Mazda Miata with its lower-power normally aspirated engine vs. the higher power turbocharged Fiat 124 Spider Abarth counters the idea that turbos are better at altitude.
2019 Corvette ZR1
2019 Corvette ZR1 Runs a 7:12 per Nurburgring Spectators
By Patrick Rall on
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was working out at the Nurburgring earlier today, but according to spectators doing their own lap-timing – the LT5-powered supercar is nowhere near the expected 6-minute range.
How to fit smart phone Tesla Model 3
How to Make Your Cell Phone Fit in the Tesla Model 3
By Nick Puschak on
Do you know why your smartphone doesn't fit in your Tesla Model 3? Here is a little video presentation on how to fit your cell phone in your Model 3.
Audi R8 RWS
Audi gives itself quite a competitor for the R8; a limited-edition rear-drive model
By Marc Stern on
Befrore another manufacturer could give the Audi R8 supercar any competition, the automaker created its own competitor, a limited-edition rear-wheel-drive model with a twist.
2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX, WRX 5-Door hatch
Subaru Design Chief; “We Don’t Have Plans To Bring Back WRX Hatch”
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru design chief says the WRX hatch isn’t going to happen. Here’s what he told a reporter at the Geneva Auto Show.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, new Subaru XV
New Crosstrek Propels Subaru to Become Safety-Focused SUV Brand
By Denis Flierl on
The new Subaru Crosstrek accounts for over a third of UK’s Subaru sales. See why the small crossover is hot in Europe.
25 years old Mazda Miata
This Mazda Miata Still Looks New After 25 Years
By Armen Hareyan on
A Reddit user IMHO-GUY has done a good job keeping his Mazda Miata looking new even after nearly 25 years.
2018 Nissan Frontier, 2019 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado
3 Reasons Why Nissan Frontier Is Mid-Size Truck Price Leader
By Denis Flierl on
How does the aging 2018 Nissan Frontier pickup keep selling like hotcakes?
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, Hagerty Hot List 2018
Subaru WRX STI Type RA Makes Hagerty Hot List
By Denis Flierl on
Is the new 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA destined to become a classic? See what Hagerty says about the performance sedan.
VW's Tanoak teaser
VW shakes up org chart and major personnel
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen, facing a major product push in the next seven years, has tapped Herbert Diess to take over as the automaker's new CEO, replacing Matthias Mueller. Mueller presided over the automaker in the wake of the Dieselgate scandal.
Chevy Bolt in front of Chevrolet Dealership 1200x900
Two Things We Know About The Next Generation Chevy Bolt EV
By Armen Hareyan on
Chevy will not redesign the Bolt EV for another seven years.
Elon Musk tells CBS he is under stress
Musk on Model 3: "I am definitely under stress... I need to discover how to do better"
By Armen Hareyan on
Elon Musk is sleeping on the floor of his Tesla factory - literally. At one point Musk tried sleeping on a couch in one of the production facility conference rooms, but he told the CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King that the couch was too narrow, so he ended up sleeping on the floor.
Tesla can't play nice with others. Add NTSB to the list.
Tesla & Musk Add the NTSB To the Long List Of Groups They Can't Play Nice With
By John Goreham on
Tesla and Elon Musk can't play nice with others. We run down the list and add the NTSB to the running tally.
Wesley Challenger and Prioduction Widebody Hellcat
Bilstein-Sponsored Dodge Challenger Hellcat Going Production Road Racing
By Patrick Rall on
Wesley Motorsports has announced that they will campaign a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody production-based race car in a variety of road racing series this year, with Bilstein providing support as the 707-horsepower Mopar muscle car takes on the likes of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and the GRIDLIFE series.
ZR1 at the Nurburgring
Undisguised Corvette ZR1 Caught Working Out at the Nurburgring
By Patrick Rall on
New video footage showing the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 storming around the Nurburgring leads me to believe that GM is in Germany with their 755-horsepower supercar, likely shooting for the 6-minute range – possibly making this C7 the fastest American machine to lap the Nordschleife.
Elon Musk Tesla CEO
Elon Musk Tells on Twitter When Tesla Will Be Profitable
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a revealing tweet this morning explaining when Tesla will be profitable and why it doesn't need to raise cash. Apparently, the Model 3 will make Tesla cash flow positive by the third quarter of 2018.
2019 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru WRX STI Type RA
2019 Subaru WRX STI Could Get Type RA Engine Upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
The 2019 Subaru WRX STI could get Type RA engine mods. See what the new STI could get in power upgrades.
Tesla Model Y Concept
Tesla Model Y Will Have a More Advanced Computer Than The Current Autopilot
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla has delivery problems with the Model 3, problems with the semi-autonomous cars and if they falter more, they will have even more issues. The quirky automotive company that gets more press than any, will start manufacturing another vehicle. According to news reports, the production of Tesla's Y model is planned to begin in November 2019 at the company's plant in Fremont, California. For now Tesla will only let you see a very dark teaser photo of the vehicle.
Tesla Model X Crash Investigation
Tesla's Response After NTSB Removed It From Model X Crash Investigation
By Armen Hareyan on
Today the National Transportation Safety Board announced that it removed Tesla as a party to the NTSB’s investigation of the March 23 fatal crash of a 2017 Tesla Model X near Mountain View, California. Tesla responded saying it will issue a Freedom of Information Act request and says it chose to withdraw from the investigation.
California Toyota dealer accuses Toyota of selling unsafe Prius cars.
California Prius Dealer Accuses Toyota of Fraud Over Prius Safety - Sues for $100 Million
By John Goreham on
A California dealer says that Toyota Prius cars from 2010 through 2015 are unsafe, won't sell them, and sues Toyota for $100,000,000.
2018 Subaru Outback, Outback 2.0D, Subaru turbo diesel
Subaru Abandons Outback 2.0L Diesel
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru Outback arrives in the UK missing one engine option. See why the 2.0L diesel is gone forever.
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1,000,000 Honda Buyer’s Advanced Safety Equipped in the U.S.
By Parks McCants on
This week American Honda Motor Company announces an important safety milestone. According to the maker 1,000,000 Honda Cars and light trucks on the road today are “Honda Sensing” equipped. What’s it do , and how does it work?
Why Ford is going Global with the 2019 Ford Focus
By Mary Conway on
Ford is shifting production of the 2019 Ford Focus to China as it focuses on building SUVs and trucks in the U.S.
Porsche 935 of Paul Newman
Paul Newman race cars highlight California Concours in June
By Marc Stern on
For the first time, 10 of Paul Newman's very own race cars will be on display at a major California Concours d'Elegance. Now owned by someone else the marques include the Porsche 935 that Newman and team drove in the 1979 Le Mans.
Another study points to Toyota vehicles as the longest-lasting.
Toyota Simply Dominates This List of Longest Lasting Vehicles
By John Goreham on
A new study once again proves that the vehicles that last the longest are made by Toyota.
Tesla Model 3 cars parked
He rented a Tesla Model 3 for a 250 mile test drive and wanted to share his experience with you
By Armen Hareyan on
A man who made preordered his Tesla Model 3 on day one, rents one through Turo and does a 250 mile test drive to see if he wants to complete his order. Here is his review of the Tesla Model 3 in which he details his surprises and disappointments.
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve, review
New Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve Suggests Premium-Level Luxury
By Denis Flierl on
The Nissan Armada gets a new trim level called Platinum Reserve setting this big SUV apart from the crowd. See how it gets premium-level luxury appointments.
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