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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.

Tesla Model S tops EV Sales and EV Revenue Projection
The Best Selling EVs of 2017 and Electric Vehicle Sales Projections of 2019
By Armen Hareyan on
Electric car sales are growing in China, but the United States comes the second and in 2017 Tesla Model S topped the list of top selling EV sales per unit sold in the United States. It's followed by Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model X, Nissan Leaf and BMW i3. Here is one projection on how EV sales revenue will grow by 2019.
Elon Musk Tesla CEO ahead of Shareholder Meeting
Tesla Investors Hope for a 'Bombshell' from Musk, But They Need One of These 7 Things
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla and investors are actively preparing for tomorrow's shareholder meeting. Some are frustrated with the CEO Elon Musk while other expect a 'bombshell' from Elon tomorrow. What could possibly be a 'bombshell' at a shareholder's meeting? Here are 7 possibilities.
Chris Fuelling's Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
June Hellcat of the Month: Chris Fuelling's 2017 Dodge Charger
By Patrick Rall on
The June 2018 Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by Chris Fuelling.
Toyota Prius earns Pre-Owned Vehicle Award.
2016 Toyota Prius Earns Pre-Owned Vehicle Award From Wheels TV and New England Motor Press Association
By John Goreham on
The 2016 Toyota Prius was named the 2018 Wheels TV Previously Owned Vehicle Award. Here's why.
Wrecked Corvette ZR1 Pace Car
GM Exec Crashes 2019 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car at Detroit IndyCar Race (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
A new 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 served as the official pace car for the 2018 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, but as GM exec Mark Reuss prepared to bring the field around for its first pace lap, the automaker’s Vice President of Global Product Development lost control of the 755-horsepower supercar, slamming hard into the wall and forcing the field to come to an immediately halt.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Forester
Subaru Crosstrek Approaches Rarified Air
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Forester, is Subaru’s number one selling vehicle around the globe, but Crosstrek is catching up. See how Crosstrek closed the gap in the US.
2019 Subaru Forester, NEMPA, Tom Doll
Top Subaru Exec Lets Others Share the Love
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is honored with The NEMPA Automotive Company of the Year Award. See how Subaru’s top exec lets others share the love.
Tesla model S Insurance Cost Increasing 1200x900
3 Reasons Your Tesla Insurance Cost Is Going Up
By Armen Hareyan on
In some places of the nation Tesla Model S owners are reporting increase in Tesla car insurance cost and siting three reasons for it.
2019 Subaru WRX STI
Subaru WRX/STI Narrowly Avoids 12-Month Slide
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI see their first sales increase in 12 months. Will new 2019 STI power upgrades keep the momentum going?
2019 Eighth Gen VW Golf
Monster VW Golf R May Add 400 Horsepower to 2019 VW Lineup
By Marc Stern on
There was an interesting report today that is making the rounds regarding the 2019 VW Golf. It is reportedly going to be the most powerful hatchback at 400 HP in VW history.
2019 Subaru Ascent, infotainment system
Ascent SUV, the First Subaru to Offer In-Vehicle WI-FI Hotspot
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Ascent 3-Row will be the first Subaru to offer in-vehicle WI-FI hotspot. A new infotainment kit will save customers money.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Outback
2 Key Attributes Has Subaru Setting New Records With Crosstrek, Outback
By Denis Flierl on
Sales of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and Outback wagon keep the brand rolling. Why are consumers responding to the two vehicles?
Dodge Viper in Red
FCA Chief Says No New Dodge Viper in the Plan
By Patrick Rall on
Sergio Marchionne delivered some unpleasant information for Dodge Viper fans, explaining that a new version of the discontinued supercar is “not in the plan” – refuting a report from earlier this week stating that a new Viper is in the works with a planned arrival of 2021.
2018 Subaru BRZ, 2018 BRZ tS, Review
Subaru BRZ tS First Drive; One Crucial Flaw Keeps it From Being Great
By Denis Flierl on
This week we review the new 2018 Subaru BRZ tS sports coupe. See what crucial flaw keeps the sports coupe from being great.
Toyota Prius is top-selling affordable EV again in May.
2018 Toyota Prius Prime Outsells Chevy Bolt and Volt Combined To Top Affordable U.S.-Market EV Sales
By John Goreham on
Toyota makes the top-selling affordable vehicle with a plug and no competitor is even close in sales to the plug-in hybrid electric Prime for May or for 2018 year to date.
2019 Subaru Ascent, Review, Consumer Reports
New Subaru Ascent Gets Two Bad Marks From Consumer Reports
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler gets tested by Consumer Reports. See what they say holds the Ascent back from being great.
Key fob shield
Why You May Need to Shield Your Wireless Key Fob to Guard Against Car Theft
By Mary Conway on
Thieves are finding more ways to break into and steal vehicles. In fact, a former sheriff in Michigan was just victimized when a thief broke into his SUV and stole his handgun.
Tesla updates Model 3 brakes with postive result.
Did Tesla Live Up To Elon Musk's Promises With Recent Model 3 Brake Fix?
By John Goreham on
Tesla has updated the firmware on the Model 3. Testing is in and the results look good. But are they good enough?
2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Subaru Forester, safety, pedestrian deaths
New Subaru Ascent, Forester Offer Unique Solution to Rising Pedestrian Deaths
By Denis Flierl on
New 2019 Subaru Forester and all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent get added standard safety. See how it will help prevent collisions with pedestrians.
Lamborghini walk of fame
Want a Different Vacation Stop? Try Lamborghini's ‘Walk of Fame’
By Marc Stern on
One of the more photogenic cars on the road, the Lamborghini has been featured in a number of famous films over the last half-century.
2018 VW atlass recalled
Taking No Chances, Volkswagen Recalls Some Atlases
By Marc Stern on
Whether a recall is 1 car or 1 million, responsible automakers usually push things out quite quickly to make sure owners are notified. It is also a PR coup when a recall is handled quickly and efficiently as it shows the automaker thinks highly of its customers.
Tesla Autopilot in Action 1200x900 size
Tesla Should Remove The Black Box as Humans Aren't Ready for Autopilot
By Armen Hareyan on
Crash after crash involving Autopilot shows that the human beings are not ready for Tesla's Autopilot. It's better to remove them and save lives or change the name.
2018 Nissan Titan SL 4x4 Crew Cab, Midnight Edition
Nissan Titan SL 4x4 Crew Cab: Comfortable, Versatile, Competitively Priced
By Denis Flierl on
We’ll check out the 2018 Nissan Titan SL 4x4 Crew Cab Midnight Edition and see how it performs in the high-altitude of Colorado.
2018 Mencs charlotte busch
Kyle Busch sets NASCAR Record With Wins at Every Track
By Mary Conway on
33-year-old Kyle Busch drove his #18 Toyota Camry into the record books. He has now won on every active NASCAR race track.
Chevy Silverado recalled 1200x900 size
GM Issues Urgent Recall for Some 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverados and Tahoes
By Mary Conway on
General Motors is recalling about 23,000 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The company is concerned that the driver's side seat belt could separate and not restrain the driver in a crash.
Police: Tesla Model S hits parked police cruiser while Autopliot engaged.
Another Tesla On Autopilot Hits Another Emergency Vehicle - You Can't Make This Stuff Up
By John Goreham on
Another crash by one of Tesla's six-figure supercars on Autopilot has been reported. This time the Tesla Model S hit a parked police car.
HPE1000 Jeep Trackhawk
Hennessey HPE1000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Hits 60 in 2.7 Seconds
By Patrick Rall on
It has been a few months since we talked about the Hennessey high performance packages for the supercharged Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, but this new video from the Texas-based tuner shows the 1,012-horsepower in action on a drag strip – and the results are impressive, to say the least.
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Teased from Above
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has rolled out the latest teaser image of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 and this is, without question, the best look we have gotten at the car so far – with this overhead view presenting the top line and the overall shape of the car from front to rear.
What did Elon Musk tweet during his battle with the media.
Reality Checking Elon Musk's Model 3 Production & Quality Updates
By John Goreham on
During a week in which Elon Musk battled the media over the facts surrounding the Model 3's production and quality, we look back at what Mr. Musk discussed via Twitter.
Uber's safety driver a felon who tested postivie for drugs.
That Uber's Safety Driver In Fatality Was A Convicted Felon Was No Accident
By John Goreham on
Uber's safety driver was a convicted felon. Uber hires felons on purpose. Here's what the company says.
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