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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.

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FCA has announced that all 2018 Dodge Charger models and select versions of the 2018 Challenger can now be ordered in B5 Blue or Plum Crazy, most notably including the 707-horsepower Hellcat variants of each modern Mopar muscle machine.
By Armen Hareyan on
Martin Doll used to blow exhaust fumes in his diesel taxis. Then the Berliner moved to Tesla. With his Model S he shows that electric cars can work as everyday cars, and people like it the way he promotes EV Taxis in Berling.
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Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the Mustang California Special package will return for the 2019 model year, with six unique features allowing the GT/CS to stand apart from the other 460-horsepower pony cars.
By Armen Hareyan on
Analysts at JP tomorrow note the positive developments with Tesla's Model 3 delivery, but still recommend selling the stock because of one growing and natural danger.
By Armen Hareyan on
It was a surprise appearance by Tesla boss Musk at the SXSW digital conference in Austin. The billionaire talked about his near bankruptcy and warned against artificial intelligence explaining why AI is more dangerous than the nuclear weapons.
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Nissan is studying a Ford Ranger Raptor rival on the Nivara mid-size truck platform. Will Nissan bring it to the U.S. in next-generation Frontier trim?
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The current generation 2018 Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 won’t get a turbo, but what about the next-generation model?
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Diesel isn’t dead yet for Subaru, but it will be soon. See when the turbo diesel will be gone forever.
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Looking to the results of Car and Drivers “2018 Editors’ Choice Awards” finalist, there’s only one pickup truck listed in the midsize truck segment, Honda Ridgeline. That news is a bit surprising for conventional truck fans. How did Ridgeline nail C&D top honors?
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The aging 2018 Nissan Frontier isn’t dead yet. See how it outperformed all pickups in February.
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Subaru could ax the Levorg sports wagon. See why the all-new Crosstrek could kill the compact wagon.
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Volkswagen moves toward full electrification as Porsche says it will make plug-in hybrid 911.
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Take the 2018 Subaru WRX STI and add studded snow tires equal flat out fun. See what some lucky performance fans got to experience.
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Can green vehicles hold their own in the snow? We test them and find out.
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A job posting for a new position at Tesla hints that the company isn’t expecting to sell very many.
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The plow shown in this image has been plowing for two generations. What its owner credits with its long life.
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The Chevy Bolt is now in third place in sales for 2018 among compact electric vehicles. Chevy plans to take action.
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America's 1st Tesla Taxi owner says most of his 23,000 clients now want a Model S.

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It’s Subaru who comes in #2 in customer loyalty. See who’s #1.
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The Ford Transit Connect is already the most popular compact cargo van in America and Ford is loading up the 2019 Transit Connect with technology and a diesel version to keep it ahead of the pack.
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Lamborghini's Huracan Performante has had quite a year since it debuted at last year's Geneva Auto Show.
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Grammy-nominated producer DJ Klypso got his ticket dismissed by a judge for driving his Tesla Model S on Autopilot with both of his feet out of the window Klypso says he was able to prove to a judge that Tesla's Autopilot can drive the Model S independently.
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Google's Danny Sullivan recently tweeted about Chevy Bolt's advantage over Tesla Model 3 because the Model 3 doesn't support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. His complaint may be very valid.
By Armen Hareyan on
BMW i4 or a Tesla Model 3: BMW's long-awaited i4 will be with us in 2020. A BMW i4 sedan will be one of 12 electric cars the BMW Group will introduce by the end of 2025. The specs and release date of the all-electric BMW i4 is known.
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Subaru unveiled the future Subaru WRX/STI 5-Door Hatch with EyeSight. Will Subaru ax the 6-speed manual gearbox in the pursuit of safety?
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Short story: Build more Honda Pilots and consumers will buy more of them. Yet, there may be much more to Honda Pilot’s drive to the top of the segment than increased production. Torque News takes a closer look.
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The all-new Lexus UX has an interesting set of specs, particularly the drivetrain.
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The folks from Hennessey Performance have finally taken their 1000-horsepower Exorcist Camaro ZL1 to the drag strip with stunning results – laying down a quarter mile time of 9.57 at 147 miles per hour.
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If you own a Hemi-powered Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee or any other 2005-newer go-fast machine from an FCA brand including the Dodge Viper, you can sign up to participate in one of the 2018 National Muscle Car Association drag racing events for free – with an entire class designated to the Mopar-powered vehicles.
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Toyota continues its slow drip of Supra information. Why not just build it?