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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.

2018 Subaru Outback accessories, winter sports, gift ideas
Last Minute Subaru Outback Winter Accessory Gift Ideas
By Denis Flierl on
Do you have outdoor holiday plans? Check out these last minute Subaru Outback winter accessory ideas.
2018 Chevy Volt
Why the 2018 Chevy Volt is no ordinary car
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2018 Chevy Volt is receiving good praise from EV owners. Today I was reading one discussion at the GM Electric Vehicle Owners group on Facebook and read this opinion about the 2018 Chevy Volt from a group member Thomas Kahn, which I am presenting below.
1994 Subaru Impreza, Subaru EJ boxer engine modifications
Insane Subaru Impreza By GotitRex Revs To 12,000 RPM
By Denis Flierl on
The guys at GotitRex know how to tune a Subaru Impreza EJ boxer engine, How about revving to 12,000 rpm?
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Bugatti meets first-year Chiron production goal 70 hypercars
By Marc Stern on
Bugatti has met its own ambitious production goals as it has turned out 70 Chiron hypercars in a bit over nine months. It has to stay on track with the numbers as it still has 230 customers who have paid up to $3 million for their supercars and may have to wait another two years for their turns.
Largest Tesla Supercharger in Rygge, Norway
This is Tesla's largest Supercharger in Europe, which opened in a Norwegian village
By Armen Hareyan on
Norway is often in the news when it comes to Tesla and if you have not heard of Rygge, it's the city where Tesla has opened its largest Supercharger in Europe with 34 stalls.

Republican lawmakers keep electric vehicle tax benefits in new tax law.
Republicans Include Electric Vehicle Tax Benefit In New Tax Law
By John Goreham on
The new tax bill just signed by the President and crafted by the Republicans in Congress and the Senate retains electric vehicle tax benefits and other taxpayer-funded green initiatives.
2018 Ford Mustang
Ford Recalls 2018 Mustang with the 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for more than 2,100 brand new 2018 Ford Mustangs with the new 10-speed automatic transmission over a concern that the premium gauge cluster might not communicate correctly with the shifter – leading to increased likelihood of a rollaway accident.
2009-2014 Subaru WRX, WRX STI, lawsuit, engine failure
Subaru Gets Hit With 2nd WRX STI Engine Failure Lawsuit
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru gets hit with a second lawsuit targeting the Subaru WRX and WRX STI 2.5L boxer claiming more engine failures.
Audi 2018 Q5
Audi’s Q5, Q7 reel in new top NHTSA safety award
By Marc Stern on
With the award of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Top Safety Rating, Audi's Q5 and Q7 have received some new recognition that also boost Q5 into the automaker's most-awarded SUV.
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Acura RDX Prototype reveals a bold new direction for Honda luxury brand crossover (Video)
By Parks McCants on
If a picture says 1000 words, what does a video tell us? Acura takes the wraps off of the remake of my favorite personal driver, I couldn’t be happier. With an educated eye, what do we learn from Acura’s teaser?
Toyota Prius named a top ten most satisfying car.
Prius Joins Sports and Luxury Models On CR's Most Satisfying Cars List
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius joins $100K near supercars and luxury models on a list of the top 10 most satisfying cars as rated by owners.
Mazda Miata gets new top color for U.S.
Mazda N. America Reverses Course - Will Offer Miata With Cherry Top in U.S.
By John Goreham on
A great new color soft top will soon be available to Mazda Miata buyers in the U.S.
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T AWD Sport
Drive Report: 2018 Genesis 3.3T AWD Sport
By John Goreham on
We try out the newest Genesis trim and give it two thumbs up.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, Canadian Rally Championship, rally purchase program 2018
Subaru Will Give You $10K Off Purchase Price of New WRX STI; There’s One Catch
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will give you $10,000 off the purchase price of a new 2018 WRX STI, there’s two criteria you have to meet.
New Corvette Stingray
The Corvette Effect Could Give You a New Outlook
By Ben Glick on
Is it just me, or does everyone feel Corvettes are becoming more and more refined?
2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, LA Auto show, When is it available
Why New Subaru Ascent Has Huge Jump In Shopper Interest
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row crossover recently had a huge jump in shopper interest. The "auto show affect" is responsible.
2017 MX-5 in the snow
The Mazda MX-5 is Surprisingly Snow-Mobile
By Patrick Rall on
I just spent a snowy week with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 and much to my surprise, it is amazingly capable in even very deep snow with a simple set of good snow tires – proving that this can be your only vehicle if you live in an area that gets heavy snowfall.
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Honda Insight EV debate ensues as Gearheads lament the demise of gasoline
By Parks McCants on
With the announcement of the 3rd generation Honda Insight comes the endless debate that tugs at the sensibility of most long-term automotive Gearheads. Gasoline Vs Electric is not going away anytime soon.
C7 Corvette Logo
More Proof of the Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Surface Online
By Patrick Rall on
The introduction of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has claimed the majority of the attention of the performance car world, but new information has surfaced online suggesting that the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette is still in the works – with a turbocharged engine.
2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX/STI, Tokyo Motor Show 2017
Next-Generation 2020 Subaru WRX/STI; Radical Changes Are Coming
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation 2020 Subaru WRX/STI is coming with radical changes outside and under the hood scoop.
2019 Jeep Cherokee
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee Gets a New Face
By Patrick Rall on
FCA has released a few pictures of the refreshed Jeep Cherokee for the 2019 model year and while the promise of more premium features and more fuel-efficient engines will attract many buyers – the big news here is the new front end design of the midsized SUV.
2018 Ford Mustang GT Level 2
2018 Ford Mustang GT Active Exhaust Modes on Display (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
We have talked a great deal about the Active Performance Valve Exhaust system in the 2018 Ford Mustang GT, but the crew at AmericanMuscle.com has put together a great video to show the differences between the mods and to explain how the system works.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Things Get Icy Cold At Subaru As Possible Fuel Mileage Cheating Surfaces
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Corporation issued a statement they are looking into allegations of fuel mileage falsification.
VW has fantastic racng year
VW has exceptional motorsports year with record number of titles
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen, celebrated an amazing motorsports year, winning -- no kidding -- a total of 15 national and international racing titles, a feat no other factory has accomplished. The breadth of the wins was amazing as it ranged from rallying to Rallycross to open cockpit and more.
Nissan hopes the Force is With the 2018 Rogue and 2018 Titan
By Mary Conway on
Everywhere you look, you see advertisements for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Nissan is banking that the movie can rocket the company's sales into the stratosphere.
A follow up on our 2017 U.S. electric vehicle sales predictions.
Follow Up: Our Electric Vehicle Sales Predictions For 2017 - How'd We Do?
By John Goreham on
Exactly a year ago, we put our U.S.-market electric vehicle sales predictions in writing and invited readers to offer theirs. Here's how we did.
Zr1 exhaust flames
The 2019 Corvette ZR1 Shoots Flames at Full Throttle
By Patrick Rall on
As expected, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will shoot flames out of the exhaust tips, but unlike most fire-breathing performance cars – the new LT5 blows fire out the tips under full throttle.
Cole's 8.79 Run
The Hellcat Challenger Automatic Transmission Quarter Mile Record Drops to 8.79
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat which previous set the record for the quickest self-shifting Hellcat car in the world reset that record this past weekend, running an 8.79 at 156.77 miles per hour – and he did it with the original transmission and rear differential.
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3rd generation Honda Insight Concept reveals ultimate Civic Hybrid
By Parks McCants on
Shades of Honda Civic? Well yes and no. The arrival of Honda’s 3rd generation Insight Hybrid brings a mid size -ish 5 passenger Hybrid to light that will sit between Honda Civic and Accord in the American Honda Motor lineup.
Electric vehicle media sites ignore Tesla SEC investigation story.
Electric Vehicle Media Sites Ignore SEC Investigation Story About Tesla and Model 3
By John Goreham on
A full day after the news broke that the SEC conducted a year-long investigation of Tesla over Model 3 sales, the electric vehicle advocacy media is silent.
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