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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.

2017 Chevy Volt
Volt to become CUV to avoid obsolescence
By Jeff Schneider on
With several reports & rumors circulating around the EV world that GM is planning on killing off the Volt by 2020, there is some speculation that they will turn it into a small crossover instead.
NTSB finds Tesla Autopilot contributed to deadly crash.
NTSB Panel Findings Include Tesla Autopilot Lack of Safeguards In Deadly Crash
By John Goreham on
A safety review panel at the National Transportation Safety Board found that Tesla's Autopilot had a lack of safeguards contributing to a death while a Model S was on Autopilot.
Can low fuel cause a check engine light?
Can Low Fuel Cause My BMW To Show a Check Engine Light?
By John Goreham on
A BMW owner recently asked us if her BMW can show a check engine light simply due to low fuel. We were surprised by the answer.
2017 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4
2017 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Has Arrived; Is Bigger Better?
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2017 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 has arrived. It gets bigger, but is it better?
2018 Camry Grill Design.
Toyota's New 2018 Camry Grill Avoids Lexus Spindle Grill Controversy
By John Goreham on
Grills are the most polarizing design elements in cars these days, but Toyota seems to have figured out the formula with the new 2018 Camry.
2017 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford Mustang and the Lincoln Brand Show Strong Growth in China
By Patrick Rall on
Ford China has announced their sales numbers for August 2017 and, not surprisingly, figures for the mighty Mustang continue to improve while a few other Ford performance models and the entire Lincoln brand improve as well.
All-new 2018 Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord.
All-New 2018 Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord - Differences and Similarities
By John Goreham on
Both the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord are all-new for 2018. We simplify the comparison.
Tesla Model S Autopilot Testing
Tesla Model S Owner Demonstrates How Autopilot Works at Daytime and Night Time
By Armen Hareyan on
In this video demonstration you can see how Tesla Model S P100D autopilot fails after the recent firmware update and needs to be overridden a number of times.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX
2018 Subaru WRX vs WRX STI; Which One Should You Buy?
By Denis Flierl on
Even though the 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI look very similar, there are big differences. Which one should you buy?
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3 premium features you won’t find on 2017 Honda Civic Type-R
By Parks McCants on
At a time in the auto industry where all major manufacturers including Honda load up sub premium offerings with what was considered recently as premium features, 2017 Civic Type-R holds on to a lot of “old-school” technology for their compact hot hatch.
Tesla updates supercharger network.
Here Is Tesla's Updated Supercharger Network Map and the New Urban Supercharger
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla updates Supercharger network with new upcoming stations enabling new routes and city charging. Also look at its new urban superchargers in the video in this story.
VW Andretti GRC Beetle
VW Driver Takes Both Halves Of Seattle Weekend; Partner Is Second
By Marc Stern on
Not only has the VW Andretti Red Bull GRC team clinched Manufacturer's Championship for Volkswagen, it looks as if the season finale in Los Angeles in October will be the race that determines which racer ends up on top.
2017 Audi A3 Sedan
8,383 2017-18 Audi A3 Cabrios, Sedans Recalled To Fix Software Glitch
By Marc Stern on
Audi, Volkswagen's upscale division, has announced the recall of 8,383 2017-18 A3 cabriolets and sedans to repair a software glitch that could cause the Engine Control Unit to mistake certain conditions that could result in stalling.
2018 Subaru Impreza, Impreza sedan, Impreza 5-Door
New Subaru Impreza Scores Wards “10 Best User Experience” List
By Denis Flierl on
The new Subaru Impreza compact scores Ward’s “10 Best User Experience” list. What does it mean for consumers?
2017 Mazda Miata tops sales charts
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Outsold Every Rival In August
By John Goreham on
Mazda's Miata sales dominance continues, despite an overall slowdown in U.S. auto sales.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, GRC, Red Bull Global Rallycross
#18 Subaru WRX STI Finishes Seattle GRC With Another SRTUSA Podium Finish
By Denis Flierl on
On Saturday it was Chris Atkinson’s #55 Subaru WRX STI getting a P3 finish in the Final. On Sunday, it was Patrik Sandell’s time to shine.
Nissan's Jose Munoz explains 2018 Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf Video Shows Why and How They Did What They Did
By Armen Hareyan on
There are people who prefer Tesla Model 3 vs Nissan Leaf and some of them have become somewhat anti Leaf and pro Tesla. If you are one of them you should watch this video interview with Nissan North American Chairman Jose Munoz, who explains how and why they did what they did with the new 2018 Nissan Leaf.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, 2018 BRZ tS
Subaru WRX STI Type RA Is Popular At Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival
By Denis Flierl on
There were lots of Subaru WRX STI performance cars at the Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival this weekend, but a few stood out for us.
bejing pollution and EVs.
China takes the EV leap, US clutching the gas can
By Jeff Schneider on
The auto industry has now grudgingly accepted that battery-electric cars will make up some portion of the world's new vehicles in years to come.
A milestone in that trend has come today, in news from China.
VW ID Crozz crossover
I.D. Crozz Crossover Reportedly Set For Production; Tweaked For Frankfurt
By Marc Stern on
Word is out that Volkswagen is planning to put the first I.D. concept vehicle into production, the I.D. Crozz. Already there have been a flurry of minor changes on the crossover that have left those who have seen them decidedly underwhelmed.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross Seattle, Tanner Foust
#55 Subaru WRX STI Gets 2nd Podium Of The Season At GRC Seattle
By Denis Flierl on
Chris Atkinson’s #55 Subaru WRX STI gets another podium at Red Bull Global Rallycross Seattle.
Tesla Model S Autopilot stopping
What happens when you fall asleep with your Tesla Model S on Autopilot
By Armen Hareyan on
Many car enthusiasts know that Tesla is a leader in Autopilot technology, but do you know for example what will happen when you fall asleep with your Tesla Model S on Autopilot?
Toyota Prius 0-60
This Toyota Prius Says It Makes 0-60 in 2.3 Seconds
By Armen Hareyan on
A picture, posted on Imgur, shows a Toyota Prius that has a bumper sticker reading 0-60 in 2.3 seconds.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Meet The Genius Who Communicates Your Outback, Forester And Crosstrek #SubieLove
By Denis Flierl on
Meet the genius who tapped into #SubieLove you have for your Subaru Outback, Forester and Crosstrek. He’s the architect of the “Love” Campaign.
New Ford Ranger Raptor
The Ford Ranger Raptor; How The Light Truck has Evolved
By Armen Hareyan on
The Ford Ranger is slated to return to the US in 2019. This wasn’t a big deal, simply the rebirth of dead Ford truck and another addition to the light truck market. Until yesterday, when Ford blew our minds with a seriously awesome video of a Ranger blasting through the Australian outback dressed in some black and white automotive camo and a few bags. If you haven’t seen the video, stop everything and watch it now.
Tesla Model S New Back Seats
Tesla Already Delivers Model S with New Rear Seat
By Armen Hareyan on
Here is Tesla's new rear seats for Model S. One of the owners who just bought his Model S, reported having the new back seat in the interior. Note the difference in the middle.
2017 Chevy Bolt
Plug-in EV sales for Aug: Bolt EV leads and who sold how many
By Jeff Schneider on
The Chevrolet Bolt EV continued a steady sales rise last month as it solidified its position among the top three plug-in electric cars for which monthly U.S. sales are reported.
Train carrying Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma
Train Carrying Toyota Trucks Derails in San Antonio
By Senita Hignojoz on
The clean-up continues this afternoon, where a freight train transporting Toyota Tundras and Tacomas derailed on the South Side of San Antonio early Friday morning, causing a power outage for hundreds of people in the area.
2018 Toyota 86, 2018 Subaru BRZ
You Won’t Find This Ultra-Exclusive “Solar Flare” Toyota 86 In US Showrooms
By Denis Flierl on
U.S. sports car enthusiasts won’t find this ultra-exclusive “Solar Flare” Toyota 86 in showrooms. Where can it be found?
2018 Subaru Crosstrek
How Subaru Uses Color, Boyfriends and Dogs To Get You To Buy New Crosstrek
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek’s new colors and TV spot is how the brand is connecting with millennial females and it’s working.
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