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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.

Two Different Opus Camper Vehicle’s Using Leaf Technology
Nissan x Opus and the Air Opus Off Road Pop-Up Camper Make the ex-Leaf Car Organ Donation Idea a Worthy Battery Campsite Cause
By Al Castro on
I start another mini-series of stories, this time “Life After Leaf,” of several things that can happen when you trade in your Nissan Leaf car, if not the tiny battery from a PHEV or from a smaller ranged BEV, to be repurposed or recycled into something else. In my quest to find electric campers for my social media base, I find this great caravan that uses juice from old Leaf batteries.
Fiat Chrysler Investing $4.5 Billion in Jeep Expansion
By Mary Conway on
Fiat Chrysler says it will create 6500 jobs in Michigan. FCA says its expansion plan would create the first new assembly plant to be built in the city of Detroit in nearly three decades.
2019 Cadillac CT6-V Rear
Cadillac CT6 and Chevrolet Impala Production Extended to 2020
By Patrick Rall on
The Cadillac CT6 and Chevrolet Impala were expected to be discontinued when production of the 2019 model year vehicles ended this summer, but General Motors has decided to continue production of both large sedans through the 2020 build cycle – keeping workers at the Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant busy for at least another year.
SEC wants Msk held in contempt for vilating deal.
SEC Says Tesla's Elon Musk Not Sticking To Deal - Asks Judge To Rule Musk In Contempt
By John Goreham on
Elon Musk can't live within the terms he agreed to. Now what?
2019 Subaru Forester, safety, DriverFocus
Subaru Forester Distracted Driving Feature Named Best Safety Innovation 2019
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru DriverFocus on new Forester is designed to help address distracted driving and driver fatigue. See why it was named Best Safety Innovation for 2019.
Crashed Tesla trapped occupants. Were door handles to blame?
Rescuers Unable To Help Occupant Of Crashed Tesla Model S - Scenario Eerily Predicted On Tesla Forum in 2017
By John Goreham on
Tesla's unusual door handles didn't work in a recent Tesla Model S crash, frustrating would-be rescuers.
Porsche GT2 R
Techart Limits Number Of Buyers Of Special Porsche To 10
By Marc Stern on
After hinting about its own version of the Porsche GT2 RS, Techart has confirmed that it will build 10 Techart GT Street RS versions. Built on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, the tuner has increased the power output and torque. Ten buyers will have the chance to purchase one of these remarkable vehicles.
What do testers look for in a great winter vehicle?
Have You Ever Wondered What Testers Look For In a Good Winter Vehicle? Here's the Answer
By John Goreham on
Winter vehicle testing takes many forms. Veteran auto testers explain how they evaluate a vehicle with winter in mind.
Toyota dominates Consumer Reports top ten list.
Toyota Earns 4 Of Consumer Reports Top 10 Vehicle Picks For 2019 - Is Your Vehicle On The List?
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports has picked the top 10 vehicles overall in the U.S. Market and four are Toyotas. Check to see if your vehicle made this exclusive list.
Lego 1967 Ford Mustang GT
Highly Detailed 1967 Ford Mustang GT Lego Kit Coming March 1st
By Patrick Rall on
The classic 1967 Ford Mustang GT has been recreated in a new kit from Lego, with a surprising level of detail on the 13-inch-long assembled plastic muscle car.
2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Ascent, best 2019 SUV for consumers
New Subaru Forester, Ascent: Top-10 Best SUVs For Consumers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Forester and Ascent SUVs keep racking up “Best Car” awards. See why Consumer Reports says they are both Top-10 Best SUV for consumers.
2019 Subaru Forester, safety features, specs, new Forester
How New Subaru Forester Reduces Customer Insurance Costs
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester earned the highest rating in a new pedestrian crash prevention rating program from the IIHS. See how it reduces insurance costs for customers.
Why Ford is Investigating Its Mileage Numbers
By Mary Conway on
Ford learned from a few employees that there could be errors in the way the company was computing mileage estimates. Ford explains what it is doing to investigate the potential problem.
2019 Subaru Ascent, REI sweepstakes, winner
What Will A 23-Year Old Do With Subaru Ascent Family Hauler?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced the winner of the REI Sweepstakes for a new Subaru Ascent. See who won the new family hauler.
Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy, Subaru BRZ, recall
Subaru Recalls Outback, Legacy, BRZ; Rearview Camera Will Not Display
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru recalls certain Outback, Legacy, and BRZ models for a rearview camera malfunction. Is your vehicle on the list?
Chevy's new app lets people track their spouses.
Chevy Has A New App that Lets Your Spouse Track Your Movements
By John Goreham on
Chevy's newest addition to its App package allows owners to see their vehicle's location in real time. We found the example that Chevy used in its image very interesting.
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, Best Car Brands, Consumer Reports
Ascent Leads Subaru’s Meteoric Rise To #1 In Consumer Reports Best Car Brands
By Denis Flierl on
Ascent family hauler has launched Subaru off the pad and into orbit. See how the brand made a meteoric rise to #1 in Consumer Reports Best Car Brands.
Tesla's six-figure Model X ranked least reliable.
Six-Figure Tesla Model X Earns Spot On Consumer Reports 10 Least Reliable Vehicles List
By John Goreham on
Tesla's Model X has earned a spot on the Consumer Reports 10 Least Reliable Vehicles List.
Mazda leaps ahead of premium brands in Consumer Reports rankings.
Mazda Brand Ties Lexus & BMW, Leaps Ahead Of Tesla, Acura, Infiniti In New Consumer Reports Best Brands Rankings
By John Goreham on
Mazda jumps seven sports in Consumer Reports' Best Brands Rankings as legacy premium brands fall back.
Tesla ships its EVs using the world's dirtiest fuel.
Tesla Begins Shipping Thousands of Model 3 Cars To Europe Via Massively Polluting Fossil Fuel-Powered Ships
By John Goreham on
Tesla has shifted Model 3 production allocation to Europe. The zero-emissions Teslas will be transported using the world's largest and dirtiest fossil fuel engines.
Tesla Model 3 dropped from Consumer Reports list.
Tesla Model 3 Dropped From Consumer Reports Recommended Listing Due To Owner-Reported Reliability Issues
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports drops the Tesla Model 3 from its list of recommended vehicles due to problems reported by Model 3 owners.
2019 Subaru Forester, X MODE, Off-road capability, Best off-road SUV
New Subaru Forester Invigorates Urban-Adventurers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru says the all-new 2019 Forester is the most adventurous Forester ever. Here’s what makes it a good vehicle for outdoor enthusiasts.
VW To Leave U.S. Motorheads Misty As T-Roc R Won’t Be Available Here
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen is about to leave U.S. gearheads looking at the store window as the automaker introduces a performance version of its Europe-only performance crossover SUV the T-Roc R. Rumors have abounded that the automaker had been planning something for Geneva next month. This was it.
Spy shot of i4 electric, i4 proto pics, 430i, and my 328i towed to the shop.
Test Drive: Dropping Off my 3 Series For a Week in a Loaner BMW 430i: the Setup for the Soon Coming i4 Electric
By Al Castro on
Sometime next year BMW will be introducing their first real non-compliant full production all electric car. It won’t look as funky as i3 does. It’ll actually look like a real normal car. And it’ll be based off the 4 series. So with my BMW in the shop AGAIN, and the dealer giving me a 430 coupe as a loaner, I decided to take this opportunity to give you a dynamic of what to expect from a 4 series electric by looking at the gas one and my car, a 3 Series, first.
2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, Best small AWD SUV, Subaru styling
Customers Want New Subaru Crosstrek EV; When Will You See One?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will bring a new all-electric Crosstrek small SUV in the near future. Here’s when customers can expect to see one.
Here is a list of Mazda's best dealers.
Shopping For A Mazda? Here are The Best Mazda Dealers Of 2018
By John Goreham on
Mazda's President's Club is Mazda's own internal award for the best of its dealers. Check here to see if your local dealer made the list.
Th 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is great where it isn't expected to be.
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4X4 – Good At What You Expect – Better At What You Don’t
By John Goreham on
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is a rough and ready off-roader, right? Yes, it is, but also so much more.
New Subaru VIZIV Adrenaline Concept, Geneva Motor Show, new Subaru EV
Subaru Teases “VIZIV Adrenaline Concept”; A New Subaru EV Preview?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announces a new VIZIV Adrenaline Concept will be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. Is this a new Subaru EV preview?
2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, best 3-Row SUV price
Reasonably Priced Subaru Ascent Grabs “Family Vehicle of the Year”
By Denis Flierl on
Tribeca was a bust, but the all-new Subaru Ascent is a hit. See what the Midwest Automotive Media Association says about the largest vehicle Subaru has ever produced.
2020 GMC Acadia AT4
2020 GMC Acadia Will Look More Like a Truck
By Mary Conway on
GMC is giving the 2020 Acadia a bolder look, even giving the SUV an all-new AT4 trim package. The result is a more rugged-looking crossover.
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