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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.

2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn EcoDiesel

How a Full Size Truck Ram 1500 Became Our Family Sedan

By Mark Zubyk on September 5, 2017 - 5:32PM

I had always been diesel-curious, but it wasn’t until spending four and a half years of my military career zipping along Germany’s Autobahns in turbo-diesel powered cars that it became a lifestyle choice. I knew the advantages diesel offers in fuel economy and low-end power, so I set my sights on a new VW Passat. My 2007 6-speed Passat wagon in Germany was great on fuel, cut the air like a knife, and felt solid and luxurious. So how did I end up with a Ram 1500 as our family car?

New Tesla Model 3 Traffic May Overwhelm Already Overcrowded U.S. Superchargers

By John Goreham on September 5, 2017 - 5:22PM

Tesla owners in California are already posting images of crowded Supercharger locations. What happens when the total population of Tesla cars begins to double every six months?

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE isn't Legal for European Road Use

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2017 - 2:51PM

The new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE will beat a most European performance cars around most road courses, but European performance car drivers won’t need to worry about running into the 650 horsepower muscle car on their local roads – as the car will not be sold in Europe due to the inability to meet pedestrian safety standards.

Is There A Coming Toyota Tacoma and Tundra Shortage?

By John Goreham on September 5, 2017 - 12:51PM

With so many pickup trucks destroyed, will Toyota have a hard time meeting demand for the Tacoma and Tundra?

The Ford Mustang Needs to Come to NASCAR's Big League

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2017 - 12:38PM

Ford has used a Mustang in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for years, but with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coming to the NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Ford’s racing division needs to get a Mustang race car ready to battle the Camaro in NASCAR’s big leagues.

New Hardcore BMW M2 CS Will Get Limited Run [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2017 - 11:56AM

More new hardcore 2018 BMW M2 CS details are coming out. What can performance fans expect?

Dodge Viper ACR Runs a 7:01 at the Ring - then Crashes

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2017 - 11:09AM

The second attempt by the fan-funded Dodge Viper ACR Nurburgring record team resulted in a new best for the Mopar supercar, but it still fell short of the Porsche 918 production record and worse yet – one car ran into mechanical issues and the other crashed.

2019 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru WRX/STI

Subaru’s Timeline For New Global Platform Upgrades; 2 New Models Are Coming

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2017 - 10:32AM

Here’s Subaru’s timeline for bringing the new Subaru Global Platform to all models in the brand’s stable. There’s also two new models coming.

Continuing Trends Say Subaru WRX STI Is Losing Momentum Fast

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2017 - 8:31AM

The newly-redesigned 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI has arrived in showrooms but its losing momentum. What’s not up with the performance models?

Tesla Model S $30K Price Drop? No, Tesla Doesn’t do Deals

By Alex Reichenbach on September 4, 2017 - 10:22PM

A recent email from a Tesla dealer caught the attention of the Tesla Motors Club. A very interesting and unusual sentence was in this email “We are offering showroom incentives up to $30,000 off the original configuration price.” This phrase is not one Tesla themselves say often, and with a standard list no lower than $75,000 did the Model S and Model X just drop in price, if so why now?

Audi E-Tron vs Tesla Model 3, Luxury EV has a New Player

By Alex Reichenbach on September 4, 2017 - 9:57PM

Tesla has enjoyed almost total domination of the luxury electric vehicle market since the launch of the Model S in 2012. It has continued that success through with the Model X, and now look, is poised to make a third mark on the EV market as the Model 3 is beginning to be delivered in late 2017.

Owners of 2016 Chevrolet Camaros are frustrated by air conditioning problems

By Mary Conway on September 4, 2017 - 8:17PM

Several owners of 2016 Chevrolet Camaros say they are being plagued by problems with their air conditioning. Owners from Arizona to Florida are frustrated because the dealers haven't been able to fix the issues.

Toyota RAV4 Crushes Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue In Sales To Take Over Top Spot

By John Goreham on September 4, 2017 - 2:31PM

The oldest design in the compact crossover class carries the Toyota RAV4 past rivals.

Audi Has Record-Breaking Sales Month In August

By Marc Stern on September 4, 2017 - 12:58PM

For the 80th consecutive month, Audi sales set a new record in the United States. Sales of the Volkswagen subsidiary were led by the luxury Q7 crossover, the new mid-sized crossover Q5 and the Q5 Sportback.

New Mitsubishi Raider Could Shake Up Mid-Size Truck Market

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2017 - 12:34PM

The new next-generation 2019 Nissan Frontier pickup is coming and it could spawn a new Mitsubishi mid-size pickup. Will it be a Raider?

2018 Nissan 370Z Is Becoming Irrelevant; The Future Is Even More Bleak

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2017 - 10:37AM

The 2018 Nissan 370Z is here but enthusiasts aren’t buying it. Why is the future of the Z car bleak?

Man Rebuilds Flooded Tesla Model S Costing Him 6,500 Dollars

By Armen Hareyan on September 4, 2017 - 9:08AM

This Tesla Model S owner has taken on an impressive undertaking of a project, rebuilding a flooded Model S, bringing the price down to $6,500. He is getting some great second hand deals on Teslas.

Subaru Outback Dominates; Why The Journey Gets Better The Older It Gets

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2017 - 8:13AM

The 2018 Subaru Outback doesn’t seem to be getting older, it’s getting better with age. Why is Subaru’s wagon dominating the market?

Want A Piece Of “Fast And Furious?” There’s A Porsche Cayman That Fills The Bill

By Marc Stern on September 3, 2017 - 11:38PM

Flipping around some internet auto sites recently, we came upon a very special Porsche listing. Believe it or not, one of the "Fast and Furious" cars is for sale. It is the Porsche Cayman S, driven by Gal Gadot in "Furious 4." Gadot, if you don't know, is the star of this summer's hit movie "Wonder Woman."

Is It Worth to Buy a Toyota Tundra With Around 200k Miles?

By Senita Hignojoz on September 2, 2017 - 10:35PM

A lot of people contemplate whether to buy a new truck or a used truck. As a Toyota Tundra enthusiast, I always find myself on the fence debating if I would buy a used Tundra over a new one- let alone one close to hitting the 200k mark. Before you roll out the dough, there are some very obvious factors to take into consideration.

Chevy Volt vs Chevy Bolt: Brief Conversation Between 2 Owners

By Armen Hareyan on September 2, 2017 - 9:24PM

Today I heard about this brief conversation that took between a Chevy Volt owner and a Chevy Bolt owner. They wanted to compare their cars and it goes like this.

This Tesla Model S is literally floating in a flood bag in flooded garage in Houston

By Armen Hareyan on September 2, 2017 - 8:44PM

There is such a thing called flood protection and dry storage bag for vehicles and this Tesla Model S user in Houston had one just in time to protect his Model S and keep it dry.

Porsche Lightens 2019 Cayenne Significantly Through Use of Aluminum

By Marc Stern on September 2, 2017 - 1:32PM

Porsche unveiled its 2019 Cayenne to the automotive press in Atlanta this week. The automaker was able to shed about 140 pounds thanks to extensive use of aluminum body and panel pieces.

2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado

Promise Of New Midnight Edition Doesn’t Fuel Any Nissan Frontier Excitement

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2017 - 10:41AM

The promise of a new 2018 Nissan Frontier Midnight Edition doesn’t fuel any excitement for the aging mid-size truck. Why is the pickup going backwards?

Why Subaru’s New Crosstrek Is On Fire Right Out Of The Gate

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2017 - 8:00AM

Subaru’s new 2018 Crosstrek is on fire right out of the gate and powers the brand to an-all-time-record. Why is Crosstrek so hot?

Top 5 Reasons Toyota Tundra Pickup Trucks Are a Good Investment

By Senita Hignojoz on September 1, 2017 - 11:25PM

Looking for a good truck? Well, look no further than the Toyota Tundra. The Tundra checks all the right boxes for all your truck needs. Whether you have a double cab or extended crew max, Tundras are roomy and comfortable, all while delivering a wicked off-road performance in style.

3 Reasons The Ford Raptor Is Worth the Price, or Is It?

By Alex Reichenbach on September 1, 2017 - 10:55PM

The Ford Raptor is arguably one of the coolest trucks you can buy straight off the show room floor, but it doesn’t come cheap. With a base MSRP, manufacturer suggest retail price, of $49,785, nearly double a base model F150, why does the Raptor cost so much and is it worth the money?

2017 Honda Civic Type R much more than just another race performance hatchback

By Parks McCants on September 1, 2017 - 9:00PM

It’s not often that a high performance, race ready hatchback is also comfortable, competent and refined while performing street duty. In rolls Honda’s long awaited world-platform 10th generation 2017 Civic Type-R -- astoundingly good.

Belorus President Presents Tesla Model S

Belarus President Test Drove Tesla Model S and Here Is What He Said

By Armen Hareyan on September 1, 2017 - 8:46PM

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko tested the latest model of Tesla Model S P100D and instructed domestic car manufacturers to strive for that level, the presidential press service informed.

Why Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Is Worth The Wait

By Jeff Schneider on September 1, 2017 - 3:05PM

Will the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ever arrive in the US? This is an important question as it is currently the best selling plug in hybrid in Europe. So, it would make sense that Mitsubishi would want to get it to our shores as fast as possible. However, this does not seem to be the case. The latest estimate on when the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV may arrive in the states in November 2017.

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