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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.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX/STI, Geneva Motor Show 2018
VIZIV Tourer Concept Breaks Cover; Previews 2020 Subaru WRX STI Hot Hatch
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru uncovers the VIZIV Tourer Concept in Geneva. Will they bring back the WRX STI 5-Door hatch in 2020?
2019 Ram 150 Rebel
2019 Ram 1500 Pricing Announced with Modest Increases Over 2018
By Patrick Rall on
FCA has announced the initial pricing for the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 in Quad Cab and Crew Cab form, with pricing for the smaller cab starting at $31,695 while trucks with the larger cab start at $34,495 – neither of which are much pricier than the outgoing models, even though the hybrid drivetrain is standard in many of these new Ram 1500 packages.
2018 Porsche Panamera hybrid
Porsche has great February; sales up 20.5 percent
By Marc Stern on
Porsche continues its strong sales performance in Feb.
Honda_Ridgeline_Touring
Honda Ridgeline Carries Over for 2019 With 2 Minor Upgrades
By Parks McCants on
Now entering its third production year, 2019 Honda Ridgeline Pickup arrives at dealerships this week with 2 minor upgrades. What are they? Read on.
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Talk of 2019 Honda CR-V 3-row Hybrid SUV for North America
By Parks McCants on
With Honda’s market launch of Clarity electric and the Insight Hybrid electric Prototype in the U.S., comes talk of a pending 2019 Honda CR-V 3-row SUV. Honda targets Europe with such a variant, why not North America?

Will drones be the next commuter vehicles? Porsche says yes
By Marc Stern on
Porsche's latest research venture points to a change in the way we may commute. How would you like to fly to your next appointment?
2018 Toyota Camry dominates in sales.
Dominant 2018 Toyota Camry Sees 4 Months of Sales Growth, While Competitors All See Declines
By John Goreham on
Since its new design, the new 2018 Toyota Camry’s sales have been up, often by double digits, while key competitors, most notably, the Accord from Honda, also new, have declined, often by double digits.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, next-generation WRX STI
Where the Subaru WRX/STI is Heading; Down
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru WRX/STI is heading down. See how long WRX/STI sales have been on a slide.
2018 Subaru WRX, 6-speed manual vs Sport Lineartronic CVT, which is best
Subaru WRX: Manual Gearbox vs. CVT Automatic What’s Best for You?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru offers a 6-speed manual gearbox and a new Sport Lineartronic CVT in the 2018 WRX. Does the CVT offer the same performance?
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester
Success In US, Scandal In Japan Leads To Major Subaru Shakeup
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Corp announces major changes are coming. See how they shook up senior management because of success in the U.S. and scandal in Japan.
2018 Tiguan and Atlas
Anyone could have predicted VW sales hike, right? Of course
By Marc Stern on
VW, led by its crossovers, posted another sales gain in February. For the two months ending in February, the automaker sold nearly a combined six percent.
2017 Chevy Bolt Interior
Ways GM Can Sell More Chevy Bolts and Help Customers To Get The Most Out of $7,500 Incentive
By Armen Hareyan on
If you are in a market to buy a Tesla Model S, Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bot or simply another electric car apparently there is a very good way of taking advantage of the $7,500 tax incentive if you own a 401K. And you dealership's salesman may not even know about it.
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody Fender
3 Reasons Why a Dodge Charger SRT Widebody Makes Sense
By Patrick Rall on
There have long been rumors that FCA is working on a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat with a widebody kit similar to the one offered on the Challenger so today, we take a look at why a widened version of the world’s fastest sedan makes sense.
Roush JackHammer Mustang
The Roush JackHammer Mustang - 710hp for $14,765
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Roush Performance have announced their newest upgrade package for the 2018 Ford Mustang and it is an impressive option, with the “JackHammer” providing 710 horsepower, a unique exterior design and a relatively low price for the scope of the package – starting at just $14,765 on top of the price of the new muscle car itself.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Consumers React to All-New Subaru Crosstrek; It Sizzles Red-Hot
By Denis Flierl on
It’s still winter, but the all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is red-hot. See how Crosstrek is helping Subaru break records.
2018 Toyota Prius Prime is top-sellig affordable EV in America.
Toyota Prius Prime Is the Top-Selling Affordable EV In America For 2018
By John Goreham on
The pricey Tesla Model 3 sales uptick keeps It ahead of the more affordable Toyota Prius Prime, but not by much.
2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango
Dodge Challenger Beats Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro in February Sales
By Patrick Rall on
The sales numbers for February 2018 are in and the Dodge Challenger has comfortably outsold the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro by a comfortable margin as muscle car sales begin to grow as spring nears.
2018 Subaru Forester, Forester 2.5i Touring, Review
Aging Subaru Forester Still Beats the Competition
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru Forester needs a remodel, but even in its aging condition, see why it still beats the competition.
97.4% of Americans chose not to drive a green car.
97.4% of Americans Chose NOT To Drive A Green Car – Which Three States Buck The Trend?
By John Goreham on
A new study shows that only 2.6% of Americans opt to drive a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery-electric vehicle. How much higher is it in the three states with the greenest drivers?
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Best Cars under $30,000
What Are the “Best Cars Under $30K”? Subaru Scores 4 Top Performers
By Denis Flierl on
Consumer Reports reveals their Best Cars Under $30,000. See the four Subaru top performing vehicles.
2019 porsche cayenne
Does Porsche support diesel or has it backed away? The truth: it’s hard to tell
By Marc Stern on
Has Porsche ditched the diesel? According to a new story making the rounds, it hasn't.
Hennessey HPE800 Cadillac Escalade
800hp Hennessey Escalade Beats a Camaro ZL1 1LE from a Dig
By Patrick Rall on
To show off their 800-horsepower supercharged upgrade package for the Cadillac Escalade, the folks at Hennessey Performance lined the blown SUV up with a new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, with the all-wheel-drive family hauler beating the road course-ruling muscle car.
2018 Mitsubishi SEL Outlander review.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL S-AWC Touring– A Tempting Combination of Features
By John Goreham on
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL S-AWC offers a features list no other crossover in its class does. Does it make up for a lack of driving thrills?
2018 Subaru WRX STI, Nurburgring 24-hour, STI, NBR
Subaru Brings WRX STI to Nurburgring 24HR With 4 New Upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will run in the Nurburgring 24-Hr race with the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. Check out its 4 new upgrades.
SRTMush Charger Hellcat
February Hellcat of the Month: SRTMush's 2016 Dodge Charger
By Patrick Rall on
The February Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by the man known online as SRTMush.
2018 Mazda Miata changes and prices.
2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Gets Some Hot New Changes & Expands To All Markets
By John Goreham on
For 2018 the changes to the Miata RF are practical and will give more people a warm and fuzzy feeling.
2019 Subaru Forester, new Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Subaru Continues the Party; 2 New Model Launches in 2018
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is celebrating 50 years in the U.S., and they aren’t done with the party yet. There are two new models coming in 2018.
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What the future holds for Honda Civic Type-R in the United States
By Parks McCants on
Now that Civic Type-R buzz has died down a bit, let’s get real. What does the future hold for Civic Type-R in the United States?
Toyota dominates Consumer Reports Best Cars list.
Toyota’s Domination On This List of Best Cars Is Almost Embarrassing
By John Goreham on
On yet another “Best Cars” listing by Consumer Reports, Toyota earns top spots so many times it is almost funny.
2012 Dodge Charger Super Bee
A Challenger Core or Charger Super Bee with Hellcat Power Could Be a Big Hit with Buyers
By Patrick Rall on
If the Dodge brand wants to sell even more Hellcat Hemi-powered Challengers and Chargers as the modern generation ends, a stripped-down “Core” or Super Bee version would almost certainly lead to a big spike in sales – packing 707 supercharged horsepower into a lightweight, low-price package.
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