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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.

Video reveals Ford Ranger Raptor tire choice
How Will Ford's New Ranger Raptor's Tires Compare to Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's and Chevy Colorado ZR2
By John Goreham on
A new video showing the Ford Ranger in production lets slip the tire size used. Comparing Ford Ranger Raptor's tires with toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's and Chevy Colorado ZR2's tires.
Watch Ford build the Ranger Raptor.
Watch Ford Build The New Ranger Raptor
By John Goreham on
Ford has started volume production of the 2018 Ranger Raptor for Asia/Pacific markets. Here is the assembly line in action.
Modifying Mazda Miata
5 Rules for Modifying Your Miata (Or Any Car)
By Max Marck on
Take a look at just about any automotive forum or website, and you will inevitably come across new members asking what kind of modifications would be good on their cars. Between the responses berating the poster for not making use of various search functions, you will find members telling the newbie to keep his or her car stock. Is there a good way to modify a car? Let's take a look using the example of modifying a Mazda Miata.
Watkins 1968 Camaro
July Camaro of the Month: John Watkins' 1968 RS
By Patrick Rall on
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for July 2018 is the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS shown here, owned by John Watkins of Lakeland, Florida.
Matt Hagan Celebrates a Dodge Charger Win
Hagan's Dodge Charger Gets Second-Straight Funny Car Victory
By Patrick Rall on
The Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars drivers didn’t get off to the same strong start in 2018 that they had in the past few years, but with Matt Hagan winning his second straight event this past weekend, DSR cars have now won three races in a row – breaking up the early season dominance of the John Force Racing Chevrolet Camaros.
Tesla RV Camper
The RV World Just Got More Electrified with Tesla Semi RV Camper Concept
By Al Castro on
Recently a Spanish designer based in Madrid created a rendering of a Tesla Semi Class 8 Tractor heavily modified to be an RV camper. He then posted it on Instagram. It instantly went viral and caused such a frenzy on the Internet to bring to the imagination the possibilities of such a vehicle that Tesla could make.
Land Rover's Road Rover
Road Rover Will Be Land Rover's 1st Real EV as Company Is Making Unheard of Changes
By Al Castro on
More information emerges about the soon upcoming new Land Rover model, the Road Rover. Scheduled for production and sale by 2020, what was rumored to be Land Rover’s first luxury saloon based on the upcoming next generation all electric Jaguar XJ, it will instead be Land Rover’s first all electric all terrain wagon variant of Jaguar’s flagship.
2018 Nissan Frontier, new Frontier, 2019 Frontier
Why the Out-Dated Nissan Frontier Is Your Best Buy Now
By Denis Flierl on
Should you wait for the next-generation 2019 Nissan Frontier? The 2018 Model could be your best buy now.
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV
New Subaru Ascent 3-Row is Off To a Fast Start With Families
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler gets off to a fast start. See how many Subaru sold in the first two weeks.
2018 Nissan Rogue, Review, features, specs, ProPILOT
2018 Nissan Rogue SL AWD; ProPILOT Helps Ease Driver Fatigue
By Denis Flierl on
See how the new Nissan Rogue with ProPILOT helps ease driver fatigue.
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, Lift kit by LP Adventure
New Ascent Lifted by LP Aventure is an SUV Subaru Needs to Build
By Denis Flierl on
Check out the new 2019 Subaru Ascent lifted by LP Aventure. It’s what Subaru needs to build.
VW Jetta
Is Bonneville Salt Flat Mark Next To Fall To Volkswagen?
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen, having just won three major speed marks, is seeking yet another next month in Utah as the 2019 Jetta GLI will compete for best time on the great Bonneville Salt Lake.
2019_Mazda_CX3_Touring
2019 Mazda CX3 Performance Absolutely Kills it!
By Parks McCants on
Granted, I’ll get beat up by my fellow automotive journalist for click baiting yoou into the reading this short but happy drive review. No hype, 2019 Mazda CX3 absolutely kills it when it comes to an affordable fun to drive sports hatchback. What’s new for 2019?
Porsche 911 RSR
Porsche Has a 1-2 Advantage After Canadian Tire Motorsports Park Practice, and They're Focused on Repeating Success
By Max Marck on
After a difficult and hard-won podium at Watkins Glen, Porsche has dropped one spot in the IMSA manufacturer championship. Now, they're coming back with a vengeance.
2019_Honda_HR-V_interior
2019 Honda HR-V Subcompact SUV Gets an Injection of Refinement and Safety
By Parks McCants on
Long a segment leader for American Honda Motors, 2019 Honda HR-V comes to market this Summer with several features one wouldn’t anticipate enjoying in the maker’s most affordable sport utility vehicle.
Subaru Crosstrek safety, Subaru 360, Subaru safety
How Subaru Goes From Selling Most Unsafe Car in America to Safest
By Denis Flierl on
Consumer Reports called the Subaru 360 the “most unsafe car on the market. See how Subaru changed that in a big way.
Two systems and methods of chevy volt and nissan leaf battery coolants
Chevy Volt's Liquid Cooled Battery vs Nissan Leaf's Air Cooled Battery: 2 Systems
By Armen Hareyan on
Chevrolet and Nissan use two different systems to cool their electric cars' batteries. Chevy is using the liquid to cool its batteries in Chevy Volts and Chevy Bolts, whereas Nissan is using the air cooling method to cool Leaf's battery. They both have pros and cons.
2019 Subaru Impreza, pricing, features, review
2019 Subaru Impreza Gets Small Price Bump; 4 New Upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru releases pricing and details on the 2019 Impreza. There’s four new upgrades for the sedan and 5-Door compact.
Cheap Tesla Model S with owner
The Hoovie’s Garage Bargain $33,500 Tesla Model S
By Al Castro on
With the introduction of the new executive car, the Tesla Model 3, combined with the dynamic of the aging of the first generation of the current flagship sports saloon, the Tesla Model S, Tyler Hoover of YouTube’s Hoovie’s Garage capitalizes on this dynamic to find an excellent example of a 2012 Model S for a small fraction of the price of a Model 3. Deals are to be had!
Fiat 500 Spiaggina Convertible Fiat
I Would Totally Keep My Fiat EV If The Top Went Down Like This 500 Spiaggina
By Armen Hareyan on
Fiat has teamed up with Garage Italia and Pinninfarina to celebrate Fiat's 60th anniversary with this convertible Fiat 500 called Spiaggina. Now someone has to convert one into an E, making Fiat 500e more appealing to electric car buyers.

Hennessey Exorcist HPE1000 Camaro ZL1 1LE
Listen to the a 1000-Horsepower Hennessey Camaro Z1 Roar
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the Hennessey Exorcist package makes all sorts of glorious sounds and this video lets us hear them all as the 1000-horsepower muscle car stretches its legs and revs its supercharged LT4 engine.
Mazda Roadster MPS
Americans Never Got These Rad Miata Specials, but When You See Them, You'll Want One
By Max Marck on
It's pretty well known that there are great cars that never made it to the States. This comes as a result of a number of different factors--safety and emissions are the big ones--but some special editions are only released in a country or two. That's the way it is with some of these special edition Miatas, such as the Mazda Roadster MPS in the picture. After you see some of these cars, you'll want to grab one, or move to where you can buy one.
2018 Nissan Leaf Battery Charging 1200x900
If You Want Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt/Bolt Check Out How The Battery Is Cooled
By Armen Hareyan on
Most people only see the electric cars' exterior/interior and features, but aren’t aware about the most essential component - the battery and how it’s cooled. If you are looking to buy a Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt or a Chevy Bolt you need to know how the battery is cooled.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Ascent
Subaru Has the Biggest Shift From Sedans to Light Trucks of Any Automaker
By Denis Flierl on
Of all the automakers, Subaru has the biggest shift from sedan to SUV/Crossovers. See what is next for Subaru.
New old school Ford Bronco
How ICON is Building the New "Old School" Bronco
By Mary Conway on
Just as Ford is bringing out the 2020 Ford Bronco, another company is building new "vintage" looking Broncos with Ford's blessing. ICON is putting all new parts in old Broncos, but it will cost you!
2018 Ford F-150
Ford Might Sell a Million F-Series Trucks This Year
By Patrick Rall on
The sales numbers for the first half of 2018 are in the books and there is a chance that Ford might sell more than a million F-Series pickups this year – marking the first time that America’s most popular vehicle has surpassed the million-unit mark in a calendar year.
2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango
Dodge Challenger Sales Continue to Grow as the Segment Declines
By Patrick Rall on
Although the muscle car segment is amidst a steady decline, the Dodge Challenger is the only vehicle in the trio to continue to post year-over-year sales growth – and we can expect this trend to continue through the rest of 2018 and into 2019.
New White Nissan Leaf 1200x900 size
Nissan Leaf Owners: Beware of a Required Third Charge and if so, Call Nissan!
By Al Castro on
Nissan Leaf owners in the UK are expressing their dissatisfaction with the actual verses the reported range of their BEVs. Some are reporting problems requiring the car to need a third rapid charge during the course of the day. Many feel that they’ve been mislead to request some kind of compensation, prospective buyers have canceled their sales contracts. Could the charging problem be happening also in the US?
Moss Mazda Miata
Moss Miata Has Miata Parts Down, and That's Great for the Miata's Reputation
By Max Marck on
Moss Miata, one of the best known producers of aftermarket Mazda Miata parts, has been in the business of providing for enthusiast needs since 1948. Prior to 1995, the company only produced parts for British sports cars. The Miata, however, was a natural addition to the catalog lineup. This says a lot about the Miata's true sports car status.
2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 Subaru WRX
WRX/STI Sales Tank; Will Subaru Abandon the Performance Cars?
By Denis Flierl on
SUV/Crossovers are driving Subaru sales, but performance fans don’t have to worry, the Japanese automaker is not giving up on the WRX and WRX STI.
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