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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.

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.
2019 Corvette ZR1 Sebring Orange Design
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: The Official Details
By Patrick Rall on
After leaking last week on the cover of Car & Driver, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 made its public debut in Dubai, finally giving us all of the key information on the new American supercar – and some of the official information differs from what was posted online last week.
Consumer Reports actual relaibility ratings vs its projected reliability.
Consumer Reports Predicts the 2018 Toyota Tacoma Will Be Unreliable, But What Does Its Own Data Reveal?
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports gives the 2018 Toyota Tacoma a terrible 1 out of 5 rating for predicted reliability. That doesn't jive with its own survey data for the current truck.
Jeep Wrangler owners driving
3 Good Things Wrangler Owners Do with Their Jeeps and Most People Don't Understand
By Christopher Russo on
Jeepers are an interesting bunch. You've seen them. Rolling down the street or highway in a caravan or convoy (my friends prefer the term Jeep-a-van) while the passengers in the cars passing by wish it was them. There could be a few or hundreds. Just today I was in a group of almost 200 going on the annual Suds Run to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Galveston, Texas put on by my great friend Penny Peggy Pam.
2018 Nissan Frontier, Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Titan, Midnight Edition
Nissan Announces $995 Pricing For New Frontier Midnight Edition
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan announced pricing for the 2018 Frontier Midnight Edition. It’s $995.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Japan inspections scandal
Subaru Comes Clean About Inspections Scandal; Should Consumers Panic
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru and Nissan come clean about faulty auto inspections. Should consumers be worried about their vehicle’s quality?
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Green Car Awards acknowledge low impact auto trend in San Antonio Texas
By Parks McCants on
A cowboy, a street racer, and a Cop walk into a bar.. That’s the movie scene equivalent of what transpired this week in San Antonio Texas at the annual car and truck show. What does a midsize pickup truck, a police car, and Mazda Miata have in common?
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Single GIF Image Reveals 44 Year Evolution of Honda Civic Type-R
By Parks McCants on
Actually, the attached GIF reveals the evolution of Civic, the first Japanese auto manufacture to sell high volume mainstream cars in the United States. The development of Civic comes with a surprise or two. Read on.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, accessories
15 Most Popular Subaru WRX/STI Accessories
By Denis Flierl on
Here’s the most popular 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI accessories to personalize and make your performance car fit your lifestyle.
Hennessey Venom F5, SEMA Show 2017, world's fastest production car
Hennessey Keeps New Venom F5 Engine a Secret
By Denis Flierl on
John Hennessey won’t reveal what engine will power the Venom F5. He does say it pumps out over 1,600hp and will run some very special tires.
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Dieselgate seems to be the scandal the keeps on giving; new VW probe possible
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen may be the subject of a new allegation of insider information disclosure as the Dieselgate emissions scam remains in the headlines more than two years following its disclosure.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, safest vehicles, cars with best resale value
Subaru Crosstrek: Safest Crossover With Highest Resale Value in America
By Denis Flierl on
Looking for the safest car with the highest resale value? The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is #1 in America.
Alex on Autos 2017 Chevy Bolt Review
Excellent Chevy Bolt Video Review and Road Test by Alex on Autos
By Armen Hareyan on
With 238+ miles of electric range, an affordable sticker price and better acceleration than your average compact hatchback the Bolt is the first no-compromises EV in America. There may be snazzier EVs, there may be faster EVs and there may be more comfortable EVs, but none of the other options offers the blend of features, price, range and of course universal availability that we see in the Chevy Bolt.
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What is so great about 2017 Civic Type-R?
By Parks McCants on
We come across a rather long and windy country road ran video of Honda Civic Type-R with YouTuber’ ThrobbNation at the wheel. So, what is so great about 2017 Civic Type-R?
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How to Customize 2018 Honda Accord Driver Attention Monitor Settings
By Parks McCants on
Your 2018 Honda Accord is the most tech-advanced offering in the brands 4 decade history. What’s that cup-of-coffee icon on your monitor telling you, and how do you turn it off? Learn how to customize Driver Attention Monitor settings.
Hydrogen powered tesla model s
This Company Turns Tesla Model S to Run on Hydrogen Reaching 600-1200 Range
By Armen Hareyan on
The authors of the project, run by Dutch Holthausen Group, assure that they have already conducted an experiment on the conversion of second-hand Tesla Model S to hydrogen, but do not yet disclose the details.
Corvette reveal 11.12.17
2019 Corvette ZR1 Roars in Debut Teaser Video
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors still hasn’t had a whole lot to say about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 since the car leaked on the December cover of Car & Driver magazine, but the video below officially announces that the new supercar will be introduced on November 12th – along with giving us our first chance to hear the new LT5 roar.
Red Tesla Model S with Chill and Easy Entry modes
Tesla's Newest Driving Modes Chill, Easy Entry and What They Do
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla has released a software update for its electric vehicles, which introduces two interesting functions. One of the updates is called "Chill" mode, while the other is called "Easy Entry" mode.
How to make your car better in snow.
Your Car Stinks In Snow - Here's How To Fix It
By John Goreham on
If your car is terrible in snow, it can be fixed. Here's how.
Tesla Model S Emissions
Debunking Myth Shows Why Tesla Pollutes Environment More Than Mitsubishi Mirage
By Armen Hareyan on
Conclusion, reached by the MIT researchers show that Tesla Model S can emit more lifetime CO2 than an supermini Mitsubishi Mirage, powered by internal combustion engine.
2017 Lexus GS F review - V8 Big Smiles
2017 Lexus GS F Review - 8 Cylinders, RWD, Big Brakes and Bigger Smiles
By John Goreham on
We test the V8-powered 2017 Lexus GS F and come away with perma-grin.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Impreza
Why Millennials Are Flocking To New Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza Models
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza models are on fire. Millennials are drawn to the models partly because of the brand’s philanthropy.
Tesla Model 3
Video Shows Tesla Model 3 Vehicles Being Delivered On a Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
People already note Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles being transported to first customers on an open-carrier delivery truck.
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Worldwide VW sales continue their strong growth in October
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen continues to put its diesel emissions tampering farther back in the rearview as the automaker reported its strongest October ever.
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2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: Price, Weight and Other Key Details
By Patrick Rall on
After getting our first look at the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 via the leaked Car & Driver cover, more details from the article inside of the magazine have arrived online – offering us information on the price, the torque levels, the curb weight and many of the other features which make this C7 better than the Z06.
2018 Ram 1500 Hydro Blue Sport front 3/4
Meet the 2018 Ram 1500 Hydro Blue Sport
By Patrick Rall on
FCA has introduced the final special edition Ram 1500 Sport model for 2018 with debut of the gorgeous Hydro Blue Sport package shown above – an appearance package that combines a unique blue with black accents to create one great looking pickup.
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