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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 Forester, All-new Forester, New York International Auto Show,
5 Improvements Will Make New Subaru Forester A Better Small SUV
By Denis Flierl on
There are five improvements coming on the new 2019 Subaru Forester. See how consumers get a better small SUV.
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Front End Teaser
No GT500 Mustang in NYC, Possibly Signaling a Long Wait
By Patrick Rall on
The second media day of the 2018 New York International Auto Show is winding down and once again, we did not get to meet the next Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – and that could signal a long wait until the 700 horsepower pony car is introduced.
2019 Cadillac CT6 V-Sport Twin Turbo V8
Cadillac Boss: No CT6 V-Sport Twin Turbo V8 in the Corvette
By Patrick Rall on
While speaking at the ongoing 2018 New York International Auto Show, Cadillac boss Johan de Nysschen stated that the twin turbo 4.2-liter V8 in the new CT6 V-Sport is not going to be shared with the Chevrolet Corvette – although I take this information with a grain of salt.
Take this poll: Are self-driving vehicles safe?
Please Take Our Poll: Are Self-Driving Autonomous Vehicles Safe?
By John Goreham on
We are asking one simple question hoping our reader will tell us their thoughts. We will lay out some convincing arguments for and against, but we want your opinion on whether self-driving autonomous vehicles are safe or not.
2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, New York International Auto Show,
One New Subaru Forester Feature Puts the SUV In Class By Itself
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester debuts with one feature that puts the small SUV in a class by itself. See what DriverFocus is all about.
Ten self-driving vehicle safety incidents.
Running Down Self-Driving Autonomous Cars' Biggest Crashes, SNAFUs, and Unsafe Traffic Violations
By John Goreham on
We count down the ridiculous things self-driving cars have been caught doing. Allegedly.
Why GM's CEO does not drive an electric car.
GM's CEO Mary Barra Promotes Electric Cars - Why She Herself Chooses Not To Drive One
By John Goreham on
In a wide-ranging interview on the subjects of electric vehicles, power infrastructure, and international trade, Mary Barra shares her vision of a future with compact EVs in everyone's driveway. However, she opts to drive the largest gasoline vehicle GM makes. Her reason is revealing.
Rick Hendrick's 2019 Corvette ZR1
Video and Details on Rick Hendrick's 2019 Corvette ZR1
By Patrick Rall on
Production of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 began earlier this month and with Rick Hendrick having paid nearly a million dollars for the rights to the first example of the 755 horsepower supercar, C7 ZR1 #0001 was built to the desired specifications of the legendary NASCAR team owner.
Tesla Model 3 Interior
The Real Reason Why Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Are Delayed: Robots
By Armen Hareyan on
One would think that if you install more robots in a production assembly you will save money and speed up the process, but this hasn't been the case with Tesla because it appears that robots and over-automation are the big part of Model 3 delivery delays.
2019 Bullitt Mustang
2019 Bullitt Mustang Costs $47,495, Makes More Power than Expected
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company announced some official numbers for the 2019 Mustang Bullitt edition today, including a horsepower rating of 480 and a starting price of $47,495 with destination – and you can order your movie-themed pony car today.
2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, New York International Auto Show,
All-New 2019 Subaru Forester; The Good, Bad and Ugly [Full Gallery]
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester makes its global debut with big changes. See the full details, specs, and gallery.
2019 Lincoln Aviator
Can the 2019 Lincoln Aviator Take Off in the Luxury SUV Market?
By Mary Conway on
The 2019 Lincoln Aviator flew into the New York International Auto Show this week. Can the sleek, new, rear-wheel drive SUV take off in the luxury segment?
2018 Toyota Yaris vs. Corolla.
2018 Toyota Yaris – Great Car, But Is It Better Than a Corolla?
By John Goreham on
2019 Corvette ZR1 at The Texas Mile
2019 Corvette ZR1 Tops 190 in a Standing Mile
By Patrick Rall on
The official top speed of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is 212 miles per hour, but the crew from Car & Driver took one of the 755-horsepower C7 test cars to The Texas Mile to see what the newest American supercar would do in the standing mile – and the numbers were impressive.
Two Tesla Model S vehicles
Why Tesla Model S Owners Are Confident in Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla stock TSLA has dropped to 256.70 at the time of this writing from its September 2017 $385 high. At this moment Tesla's stock lost 8 percent of its value since the trading started this morning, but Tesla owners are very confident in the company. Why? Let's hear some of them.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Forester, NYIAS
Subaru Scores KBB's "Most Trusted Brand" 4 Years In-A-Row
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru does it again. They score Kelly Blue Book’s Brand Image Awards 4 years in-a-row.
All-new 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 hybrid details.
All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 & RAV4 Hybrid - Pictures, Specs, Details
By John Goreham on
Toyota's new 2019 RAV4 looks to be its best yet.
Tesla Charging
Fund Manager's Email To Clients: "Tesla, without any doubt, is on the verge of bankruptcy"
By Armen Hareyan on
John Thompson, a hedge-fund manager of Vilas Capital Management, who manages $25 million, wrote his clients over the weekend and said “Tesla, without any doubt, is on the verge of bankruptcy," He has several reasons and Tesla is this fund's biggest position now. And Moody's just downgraded TSLA because of Model 3 production delays.
Tesla Model 3 rusted door
This Image Alleges Evidence of Rust on a Tesla Model 3 Door
By Armen Hareyan on
A very active discussion on an allegedly Tesla Model 3 door alleges evidence of rust.
2019 Corvette ZR1 Front
2019 Corvette ZR1 Hits 60 in 2.85 Seconds, Runs a 10.6 Quarter Mile
By Patrick Rall on
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production road car ever produced by General Motors, but we know now that it is also the quickest – titles which extend across the entire American supercar segment.
Autonomous vehicle safety confrence.
Upcoming Autonomous Vehicle Safety Conference Will Bring Together Industry's Leading Experts
By John Goreham on
The New England Motor Press has been planning a May conference for over a year. The topic, Autonomous Vehicle Technology: Who's Driving, could not be more timely and important.
Nissan Leaf and battery replacement
Nissan's Battery Exchange Program Details and Cost for Old Leaf Onwers
By Armen Hareyan on
Nissan is doing something really big for old Leaf owners exchanging their batteries. For now it starts in Japan, but later will spread. Here are the details and cost of Nissan Leaf's batter exchange program.
Lexus will start subscription service in late 2018.
Lexus Begins New Subscription Service This Year With 2019 UX Urban Crossover
By John Goreham on
Lexus will debut its new subscription service in conjunction with the release of its new urban crossover, the UX.
2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, New York International Auto Show,
Subaru Teases 2nd 2019 Forester Image; Fans Can Watch the Live Reveal
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru teases a second 2019 Forester image ahead of the New York Auto Show. See when and where you can watch the reveal live.
2019 Volvo xc90
Are self-driving cars ready for prime time? Not hardly; not hardly
By Marc Stern on
Are self-driving cars ready for prime time? Torque News looks at the issue and finds that well, maybe, sort of, they aren't, but will be a few years from now.
Tesla Model 3 Production inside factory
Tesla has 3 critical calamities, but there is good news with Model 3 too
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla is facing 3 critical tribulations and I a not even talking about its competition. If the CEO Elon Musk is able to face them and overcome them, then the near term prospect of the car-maker is brigh, but if Tesla can't tackle them I don't know how they will get out of this calamity. The good news is that Tesla Model 3 production may now be at 2,500 a week.
2018 Ford F-150
New Ford F-150, F-250 and F-350 Coming by 2020
By Patrick Rall on
Although the current Ford F-150 was introduced for 2015 while the current Super Duty lineup was all-new in 2017, the Motor Company is already hard at work on new versions of their entire F-Series lineup – and we will see all of these new trucks by 2020.
Camaro AutoX Concept
The 2019 Camaro Probably Won't Debut in New York
By Patrick Rall on
It has long been expected that the refreshed 2019 Chevrolet Camaro would make its formal debut this week at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, but with no press conference scheduled for the Chevrolet brand – it seems unlikely that we will see the first redesign of the 6th generation muscle car this week.
Tesla Model X dancing
Tesla Model X Can Dance With Its Falcon Doors, Here Is a Video
By Armen Hareyan on
A video shows a trio of Tesla Model X vehicles dancing under a music in front of the Kitchener City Hall yesterday.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, Nurburgring 24-hour, STI, NBR
Subaru WRX STI NBR Is Nurburgring Bound
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru loads up the 2018 WRX STI NBR race car and it’s headed for Germany. Can Subaru win the Nurburgring 24-hour three times in four years?
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