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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.

Chevy Bolt vs 2020 CUV Crossover
This May Be The Future of Chevy Bolt in 2020 From GM
By Armen Hareyan on
This image on the right, may be what will become of Chevy Bolt in 2020 and it comes straight from GM.
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How's your 10th generation Civic Si seat treating you?
By Parks McCants on
There’s nothing more important when considering the long-term purchase of a new or used car than the feel and fit of the driver’s seat. Some driver’s find the most refined Civic Si seat in Honda history to be painful. How's your 10th generation Civic Si seat treating you?
2018_Honda_Accord_Touring
2018 Honda Accord finds sales success through goal achievement video
By Parks McCants on
2018 Honda Accord is finding sales success through viewer recognition of relatable accomplishment of goal.. How better to demonstrate the personal drive and fortitude behind the development of the most powerful, refined Accord in Honda history than through the power of video.
Hyundai_Ionic_Battery_Electric_Street_View
Big Oil and negative brand perception stalls electric vehicle sales momentum
By Parks McCants on
In October and November, Torque News gained some seat time in Chevy Bolt, Honda Clarity, and Hyundai Ionic. These compact 5-door electric hatchbacks are viable everyday drivers by any measure. Yet, there’s a factor or two keeping Bolt and other segment breaching EVs from going mainstream.
Black Chevy Bolt
Chevy Bolt Owners Have Only One Complaint, But Hey, This Is Not a Buick EV
By Armen Hareyan on
Two weeks ago I test drove the Chevy Bolt from a local Chevrolet dealership in Hickory, NC. My impressions are very positive and it could well be my next car as I am thinking to purchase an electric vehicle to be our next car. But I felt something and I asked other Bolt owners about this driving experience and they agreed with me.
2018 Subaru WRX, 2018 Subaru WRX S4, WRX STI, Outback Forester, Crosstrek
Subaru Issues Apology Regarding Improper Vehicle Inspections
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Corporation has issued a statement regarding their improper vehicle inspections. It’s going to cost them a lot.
2018 mazda6 gets turbo power.
Mazda Gets In the Face Of Accord and Camry with 2018 Mazda6 Turbo
By John Goreham on
Perennial comparison test winner, Mazda6, will soon be competing with the up-powered Accord and Camry with its own beefy engine.
2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX/STI, Tokyo Motor Show 2017
The Coming Subaru WRX STI Fans Won’t Be Ready For
By Denis Flierl on
There’s a new era of eco-performance coming to Subaru. When will the WRX STI get plug-in-hybrid power?
Three Jeep Wranglers On The Road
2 Types of Jeep Owners: Those Who Are Jeepers and The Unsung Jeepers
By Christopher Russo on
For those Jeepers who don't get any recognition, who don't get the Jeep Wave, this wave and nod is for you. Hey Jeepers! Do not forget the unsung Jeep owners. Give them a nice Jeep wave regardless of whether they drive a Wrangler, Compass or a Grand Cherokee.
2017 Lamborghini Huracan
Lamborghini’s generosity will help further Vatican’s programs
By Marc Stern on
Lamborghini presented the Vatican with a special version of the Huracan RWD for auction to help fund three major programs that can use a bit of help.
2017 Toyota Tundra
Six Types of Toyota Tundra Owners
By Armen Hareyan on
If you think you have things that are common with other fellow Toyota Tundra owners, see if you can find yourself in one of these six types.
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (PHV) recalled
2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrids Recalled Over EV Mode Issue
By John Goreham on
The world's most reliable hybrid, Prius Plug-In Hybrid (PHV), has a rare recall for an EV mode issue,
Robert Hight Camaro on track
Chevrolet Camaro Scores 1st-Ever NHRA Funny Car Title
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend, Robert Hight drove his Chevrolet Camaro SS funny car to the 2017 NHRA championship, marking the first championship for the legendary Chevy muscle car in the modern era of the funny car big leagues.
2018 Hyundai Kona
Hyundai To Offer 8 New Crossovers With 4 Fuel Choices By 2020
By Denis Flierl on
The Hyundai brand is on the move. They are launching 8 new crossovers with 4 fuel choices by 2020.
2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV
Subaru Enters Large Crossover Segment With Ascent 3-Row LA Reveal
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Subaru Ascent reveal is coming soon. Will it be as successful as their last new launch with Crosstrek?
BMW i8, BMW i8 Roadster, LA Auto Show
New BMW i8 Roadster; Reveals the Future of Performance Sports Cars
By Denis Flierl on
The new BMW i8 Roadster is being produced now at the plant in Leipzig. The future of performance cars will offer silent drop-top motoring.
2018 Lexus RX 350L will have three rows.
Lexus Will Add Third-Row Seating Option To Top-Selling RX Crossover For 2018
By John Goreham on
Lexus will add a third-row option to the segment-leading RX 350 and RX 450h midsize crossover.
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Honda’s airbag fiasco continues with small scope faulty repair related recall
By Parks McCants on
It would appear that a few hundred Takata Airbag inflators repaired in the initial September recall may be faulty. Honda’s not stating a finite number, yet. But then again, they’re not taking any chances when it comes to customer safety.
2018 Ford Mustang GT Level 2
Pricing Out the 2018 Ford Mustang GT with Level 2 Performance Pack
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT will offer the greatest on-track capabilities with equipped with the new Level 2 Performance Pack and today, we take a look at how much it will cost for buyers to get into the highest-performance 2018 Mustang GT.
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What these 3 Honda Fit owners have in common may surprise you
By Parks McCants on
Honda Fit owners as a whole are a rather eclectic, sometimes quirky bunch. From 16 years old to 80 years young, the 3.5 million Honda Fit drivers roaming the world today have several things in common, one may surprise you.

Automaker stole your gas cap and spare tire.
Automakers Are Stealing Your Stuff: Hey, Where'd My Gas Cap and Spare Tire Go?
By John Goreham on
Your next new car will come with two fewer items. Here's why it's good and bad.
Low temperatures mean lower MPG and range.
5 Reasons Your Fuel Economy And EV Range Drop In Colder Weather
By John Goreham on
As winter approaches your MPG may decline. Here's why and what you can do about it.
Johnson VS Hight
Johnson's Dodge Charger Wins NHRA Final, Hight's Camaro Wins the Title
By Patrick Rall on
While Tommy Johnson Jr drove his Dodge Charger funny car to the event win this past weekend in Pomona, the big winner was Robert Hight, who piloted his Chevrolet Camaro to the 2017 NHRA Funny Car Championship title in the final race of the year.
Tesla Model 3 quality
Financial Analyst Unimpressed By Tesla Model 3 Quality After Test Drive
By John Goreham on
An influential financial analyst comes away unimpressed by the new Tesla Model 3 (NASDAQ: TSLA). What he says is the problem and why he, in particular, should know.
2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV
New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover Details Revealed
By Denis Flierl on
New 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover details have been revealed. It won’t be powered by a 6-cylinder boxer.
1970 Baja Racer Tope
‘Tope’ is part of the ‘run what ya’ brung’ crowd in the Baja 1000
By Marc Stern on
For the first time, Volkswagen has decided to support a factory team in this year's Baja 1000 desert run. The Baja is the toughest test of man and machine around and the automaker is supporting a Denver-based racing team, ProjectBaja.
Yellow Corvette Z06 Rear 2018
12 Types of Corvette Owners and Distinctions Between Those Types
By Armen Hareyan on
Today I asked many Corvette owners on social media about the different types of Vette owners and receive these interesting replies. Do you see yourself in one of them? If yes which one?
Car paint damaged by stone chips
How a Thick Impact-Resistant Film Offers Durable Protection for Your Car's Finish
By Chris Dawson on
How an ultra-thin invisible top coat protects cars from stone chips and actually prevents damage.
TopCat's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
TopCat's Dodge Challenger Reclaims the Hellcat Quarter Mile World Record
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend, Josh Schwartz drove the HHP-built 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat known as TopCat into the 8-second range for the first time – becoming the first automatic transmission Hellcat car in the 8s while once again becoming the quickest Hellcat Hemi-powered car in the world.
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Why Chevy Bolt was the best selling BEV in the U.S. for October 2017
By Parks McCants on
I could sum up this article in two words, affordable value; but that wouldn’t tell the story that is the best selling BEV in the U.S. for the month of October 2017. We take a closer look at Chevy Bolt.
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