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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek plug-in-hybrid, Crosstrek PHEV
How Subaru’s New Boss Taps Toyota to Rebuild Customer Trust
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has a new boss and he’s using Toyota Motor to improve quality, bring new EVs to market and most importantly rebuild customer trust.
T-Cross Concept
Europe T-Cross The I’s and T-Roc The T’s With VW’s New SUV Family
By Marc Stern on
Okay, so the headline on this story is a bit on the punny side, but, you have to admit with names like the T-Roc and the T-Cross, you can certainly see why puns may be the order of the day for these vehicles.
Maserati’s Upcoming Lineup Includes Electrics. All Photos Courtesy FCA Websites
Better Late than Never: FCA Chrysler Details their EV Plans, Finally
By Al Castro on
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA Chrysler laid out a 5 Year Plan to investors in Italy last month that will be his swan song before leaving in April 2019. Investors were eager to know what his plans were to electrify the entire portfolio. He gave few details other than throwing money and some numbers. But this week he leaves it to his minions at Maserati and Alfa Romeo to hash the details as to how the Ítalo-American auto company will become electrified.
Can you top this Miata trailer?
Thinking Outside the Box - Can You Top This Mazda Miata Owner's Cargo Storage Trailer Rig?
By John Goreham on
Torque News spotted this clever Mazda Miata owner on his way to do some kayaking. Have you ever seen a better Miata storage solution?
Prius scores high on list of vehicles with most annual miles.
Toyota Prius Scores Very High On List of Older Cars With Most Annual Miles
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius is well-known as a high-mileage car. Here is more data to support that fact.
2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek plug-in-hybrid, Crosstrek PHEV
Subaru Gets On a New Vision Fast After Fuel-Mileage Cheating Scandal; What It Means For Consumers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Corporation gets on a new Vision STEP plan fast after the fuel-mileage cheating scandal. What does it mean for consumers?
2018 Subaru WRX STI, Nitro World Games, Rallycross, NRX
Subaru Enters 3 WRX STIs Into First-Ever Nitro Rallycross (NRX)
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announces three WRX STI Supercars will enter the Nitro World Games and first-ever Nitro Rallycross (NRX). See what top rallycross drivers will be there.
Mazda RX-7
Mazda RX-7 Sets Speed Record
By Tim Healey on
There’s a lot of records out there, all made to be broken. A Mazda RX-7 has broken the half-mile speed record for rotary engines.
Mazda Mazda6
Mazda Plays Up Japanese Roots to Entice Hispanic Buyers
By Tim Healey on
Most people know that Mazda is a Japanese car company. Now the brand is playing up its Japanese roots in advertising aimed at Hispanic buyers.
2019 Ford Mustang front ends
2019 Ford Mustang GT: 3 Key Configurations Priced Out
By Patrick Rall on
Here is a look at the cost of the 2019 Ford Mustang GT fastback in 3 key performance-minded configurations, including a “bang for the buck” build for the automatic and manual transmission, as well as a build that loads on every possible go-fast option.
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Tesla Concerns: Why or Why Not
By Armen Hareyan on
Regarding the future of Tesla there are both concerns and appreciation for Elon Musk.
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5 Tips for Buying or Selling a Used Honda Civic
By Parks McCants on
With millions of used cars on the market, Torque News readers reach out for “how to” advice when it comes to selling or buying a used Honda Civic. Back in January we touched on a few buying and selling basics. What are they, and how can you be successful in the used car game? We share 5 essential tips that every used car buyer should know.
2019 Subaru Outback, 3.6R six-cylinder boxer engine, pricing
2019 Subaru Outback Keeps 3.6R Trim; But Not For Long
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced pricing on the 2019 Outback and Legacy models. Subaru keeps the 3.6R six-cylinder Boxer for now.
2018 Chevy Bolt
What Comes After Chevy Bolt: There’s an Electric GM in Your Future
By Al Castro on
GM’s race for 20 electric cars by 2023 is underway with two concept cars that most likely will go into production. They’re both Chinese Buicks, for now, one is a wagon, the other, an SUV with the potential to become something so much more.
ID EV concept
Thanks To Flexible Platform, A New Beetle May Be In VW’s Future
By Marc Stern on
Thanks to the MEB platform's flexibility, the folks at Volkswagen haven't ruled out bringing back the Beetle in two or three years. The platform can be adjusted for any electric vehicle. The I.D. series, VW's bread-and-butter EV's of the future, all feature this platform.
LeMans Sunset 350Z Industrial Night Shot
The Best Option For Nissan To keep Z Cars Relevant and The 4 Liter 400Z
By Jordan Yan on
As Nissan continues to increase engine size with the 400Z to keep up with the horsepower wars, it should consider other ways to bring the Z back to the forefront and make it relevant again.
Tesla Model 3 sales drop back
Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Drop In June - Toyota Prius Prime Has Outsold Model 3 Since Its Arrival
By John Goreham on
Despite the hype from Tesla, the company delivered less Model 3 cars last month than it did the month before. On the other hand, Toyota Prius Prime has outsold Model 3.
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