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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.

Porsche cayenne
Porsche Studies Fate of Diesel Power in its Vehicles
By Marc Stern on
Porsche may drop diesel power from its lineup entirely by the end of the decade. The automaker, stung by the diesel emissions scandal that has had tremendous impact on VW, Porsche's parent, plans to include a diesel model in its 2018 Cayenne, slated for release in September.
Ford F150 Police Responder
The Ford F150 Police Responder is the 1st Pursuit Rated Pickup
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has expanded their police-ready offerings with the new Ford F150 Police Responder, which is the first pursuit-rated pickup from the Blue Oval – joining the Taurus Interceptor, the Explorer Interceptor and the Fusion Hybrid Police Responder in Ford’s fleet of high speed service vehicles.
2017 Viper ACR Extreme GTS-R Special Edition
The New Dodge Viper Nurburgring Record Attempt is Underway
By Patrick Rall on
Last month we reported that the crowdsourced funding program to send the newest Dodge Viper ACR to the Nürburgring for a record run attempt had succeeded and based on information of our sources, the ‘Ring record attempt for the new Viper program is currently underway in Germany.
2017 BMW i3
BMW i3 User Investigates Where The Heat Is Going
By Calvin Grier on
As I drive my BMW i3 often I think where is the heat generated by the car going and if there is more efficient way of using it.
2018 Subaru Impreza, Impreza seda, Impreza 5-Door
2018 Subaru Impreza is Coming this Fall; Pricing and One New Feature Announced
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru Impreza sedan and 5-Door is coming this fall. Pricing and one new feature is announced.
Tesla Model 3 Backseat
Rare Interior Pics of Tesla Model 3 Show Tight Backseat Legroom and Nothing Like Spaceship
By Armen Hareyan on
Imgur user Raj Khaitan has shared some never-seen-before pictures of Tesla Model 3 interior, which also includes the back seat. Let us know what you think about the legroom in the back.
Xpeng Identity X EV
Tesla Model 3 Has To Compete With XPeng Identity X in China, Which is $10K Cheaper
By Armen Hareyan on
Relatively new Chinese start-up XPeng before the end of this year will launch an electric crossover XPeng Identity X, which will be nearly 25 percent cheaper than Tesla Model 3. China is a huge market, but Tesla will have difficult time to compete with Chinese startups unless it produces Model 3 and Model S in China to avoid import tariff so it can make its cars more affordable for the Chinese buyers. Let's briefly compare them.
Subaru WRX, Subaru WRX STI, car thieves, stolen Subarus
Do You Own A Subaru? Beware, it’s the Vehicle Targeted by Car Thieves Around the Globe
By Denis Flierl on
If you own a Subaru, beware, car thieves want your vehicle. It’s a global phenomenon.
Audi A3
Just why did Audi compare women to cars?
By Marc Stern on
Recently Audi CPO ad for China compared women to used cars. Suffice to say, China's equivalent to Twitter went bonkers and Audi pulled the ad and issued a statement disavowing it.
Black Tesla Model 3 and Insurance Rates
How Will Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates Be Calculated
By Armen Hareyan on
Next week first Tesla Model 3 vehicles will be delivered to their owners and people who have made the reservations wonder about the insurance rates and cost of this widely anticipated car.
C7 Z06 on the Ring
C7 Corvette Z07 Ran a 7:13.9 with Sport Auto on the Nurburgring
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors hasn’t offered up an official Nurburgring time for the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but the German magazine Sport Auto was able to run a lap of 7:13.9, making it the quickest Corvette and the quickest Chevrolet to blast around the 12.9-mile road course.
Nissan Leaf e-Pedal
New Nissan Leaf Will Have One Pedal and Here Is What That e-Pedal Can Do
By Armen Hareyan on
Nissan just announced that it's upcoming new Nissan Leaf, which is due to be released on September 5, will have the world's first one pedal operation, which is called e-Pedal.
2017 Challenger R/T
Dodge Challenger, Charger and Durango Recalled for Two Separate Concerns
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge is recalling select Challengers, Chargers and Durangos from the 2011-2014 model years to replace problematic alternators while also recalling select 2017 Challengers to correct a programming issue which could allow the modern muscle car to roll away when parked.
2018 Nissan Frontier, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Nissan Nivara
Why New Mercedes X-Class is Good News for Nissan Frontier Fans
By Denis Flierl on
The new Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup was revealed in Cape Town, South Africa. Why does it share the Nissan Frontier platform?
Tesla Model 3
Image of Tesla Model 3 Sighting Shows A Very Finished Center Console
By Armen Hareyan on
Yesterday a Teslarati App user spotted this Tesla Model 3 charging near the company's headquarters revealing several good photos. Here are four observations, including the one about the finished interior.
2018 Subaru WRX STI
STI Reveals Exclusive 30th Anniversary Subaru WRX STI S208
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru STI is revealed a special 30th Anniversary WRX STI S208 coming this fall. Will fans see it on U.S. shores?
2018 Honda Fit
Trump's NAFTA Negotiation Transitions 2018 Honda Fit Production from Japan back to Celaya, Mexico
By Parks McCants on
In the wake of Trump's negotiation of NAFTA with Canada and Mexico, Honda transitions U.S. bound 2018 Honda Fit production from Japan back to Celaya Mexico. The benefit to U.S. consumers is the made in Mexico 2018 Honda Fit Holds LX Manual Price Increase to $100 -- a great purchase value.
Tesla Model 3
Rumor Says Tesla To Send One Model 3 To Each Showroom In Following Priority
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model 3 reservation holders hope and expect that they will have an opportunity to test driver their EVs before completing their orders. And there is a rumor that Tesla will soon have one Model 3 vehicle in each showroom with the following details.
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Screamin’ Summer Deals Available on the Mazda Miata
By Tim Healey on
Summertime is a good time for new-car deals, and a good time to drive a convertible like the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Chrysler 2017 Pacifica
Chrysler is hoping drivers use a 2017 Pacifica to get to Sesame Street
By Mary Conway on
Chrysler and Sesame Street are teaming up to teach drivers about safety features in the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Sesame Street defends taking the sponsorship saying it will help the childrens' show stay nonprofit.
2017 Mazda Miata
Another Day, Another Tuned Miata
By Tim Healey on
How does a Miata with more than 500 horsepower sound?
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI
Serviceman Gives Credit to His New Subaru WRX for Saving His Life
By Denis Flierl on
A serviceman gives credit to his new 2017 Subaru WRX for protecting him after a horrific accident. Here’s how a performance car saved this driver’s life.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV
2018 Subaru Crosstrek’s Paint is Barely Dry; A New Hybrid is Coming Next
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek just made its press launch in South Dakota and its paint is barely dry. When will the new Crosstrek hybrid arrive?
VW ID
VW sets sights on Tesla’s Model 3 with its I.D. series
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's marketing campaign for the I.D. electric series is becoming clear as the automaker has slated the I.D. hatch, Crozz and Buzz to take on Tesla Model 3.
2018 Nissan Frontier, Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier
Next-Generation Nissan Frontier Info Leaked; A New 2.8L Turbo-Diesel is Coming
By Denis Flierl on
Information is coming out on the next-generation Nissan Frontier pickup. A new turbo diesel variant will be offered.
Tesla Model 3 compared to iPhone
Top 10 Reasons Why Tesla Model 3 Will Be Remembered Like iPhone
By Armen Hareyan on
Here are the top 10 reasons why Alex Guberman, the host and founder of Everything Tesla YouTube channel thinks the Model will be remembered as the iPhone of the car industry.
2018_Honda_Accord_Touring
2018 Accord punctuates Honda’s design directive for next decade.
By Parks McCants on
In an automotive world of 5 to 7 year design cycles, what was revealed to the world from Detroit last week, sets the stage for future forward Honda engineering, body design, and advanced driver to car personal electronic connectivity and active safety features. There’s more to 2018 Honda Accord than meets the eye.
Subaru WRX. Baby Driver movie, Sony, computer generated imagery, CGI
‘Baby-Driver’ Stunt-Man Says Subaru WRX Get-Away Scenes Were Real, Not CGI
By Denis Flierl on
The film “Baby Driver”, features a Subaru WRX, and the driving scenes were real, not computer generated imagery. Does your favorite car movie use CGI?
VW sign
Shaking off Dieselgate, Volkswagen June sales continue their momentum
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen is moving past Dieselgate in most of the world as sales continue to increase in June. The automaker reported that for the half-year, ending in June, the automaker delivered 2,935,100 vehicles, an increase over the same period last year.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru EV, electrification, Subaru Crosstrek PHEV
Subaru Chief Says No to Driverless Cars; Says Yes to Accident-Free [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru aims to create accident-free cars not driverless cars. Take that, Apple! Would you buy a self-driving car?
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