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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.

2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Ford Says New Hot Hatch Fiesta ST Won’t Make US Shores
By Denis Flierl on
In an interview at the Frankfort Motor Show, a Ford executive says the new 2018 Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch won’t be coming to US shores.
IIHS has a new president to lead auto safety group.
Will IIHS' New President Change Top U.S. Auto Safety Group At Historic Juncture
By John Goreham on
The nation's top auto safety group, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announces it has chosen a new President to lead the group.
2018 Subaru BRZ STI, BRZ tS
New Subaru BRZ Gets Improved Body Rigidity; JDM BRZ STI Is Coming
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Corporation has improved body rigidity in the new BRZ sports coupe. A new 2018 BRZ STI is coming to Japan this fall.
2012 VW Jetta GTI
Crime Ring Clears Dieselgate Buyback Storage of 69 Cars
By Marc Stern on
Although police investigators are still seeking the answer, no one can say with any certainty exactly how 69 vehicles have vanished from VW's Pontiac Superdome Dieselgate car storage only to have some reppear elsewhere.
2018_Accord_Assembly_Marysville
First production 2018 Honda Accord rolls off the line in Marysville, Ohio
By Parks McCants on
Last July Torque News reported on the media reveal of the most advanced, powerful and safest Honda Accord ever produced. Today marks the day 2018 Honda Accord production commences in Marysville, Ohio.
Hellcat Hemi
Although Easy, a Hellcat-Powered Chrysler 300 is Unlikely for the US
By Patrick Rall on
The internet is ablaze today with news of a possible Hellcat Hemi-powered Chrysler 300 SRT, but I really don’t expect that we will see a Hellcat 300 in the United States – even though creating such a vehicle would be relatively simple for the FCA engineers.
2018 Fiat 124 Spider Changes.
Fiat Updates the 124 Spider For 2018 - What You Need To Know
By John Goreham on
Here are all the changes to the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider in order of importance.
Pioneer Ford Lightning Tribute Ford F150
A Georgia Ford Dealership Introduces a 650hp 2017 F150 Lightning for $50k
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company hasn’t offered an on-road performance variant of the F150 since the SVT Lightning left the lineup after the 2004 model year, but a Ford dealership in Georgia is offering their own Lightning tribute package with 650 horsepower – and it is priced right around $50,000, making it a smokin’ deal.
Tesla Model S Wall Connector Installed
Tesla Wall Connector Install Price Was Too High, So I Did It Myself
By Armen Hareyan on
Some cities have strict electric ordinances making it more expensive for Tesla Model S owners to have a Wall Connector installed at an affordable prices. Yes, if you can pay the price of Model S you should be able to afford the cost of Wall Connector installation. But one man did it himself and here is how he did it.
Tesla Model 3 red yellow button
This Button In Model 3 Looks Like Either Emergency E-Stop of Self-Destruction
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model 3 is found in San Luis Obispo carrying a big red self destruct button, but some people comment that it may be an emergency e-stop. What do you think?
2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class, new Mercedes mid-size pickup
BMW Calls Mercedes X-Class “Appalling”; Now They May Build One
By Denis Flierl on
A BMW exec calls the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup “appalling”. BMW says they may build their own performance-oriented luxury truck.
Jeeps and Jeepers
Two Types of Jeep Owners and the Jeep Wave That You May Not Understand
By Christopher Russo on
Do other Jeep drivers wave at you while driving your Jeep? Do they go from a three or five finger wave to one finger as you look in your mirror.? If you don’t know what a Jeep Wave is, maybe the problem is you. You see, there are two types of Jeep owners. The regular Jeep owner and then the true "Jeeper."
2018 Subaru Ascent, Subaru 3-Row SUV, new Subaru 3-Row Crossover
Subaru Ascent 3-Row Will Have 19 Of These For US Families When It Arrives
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV will be big and luxurious for American families. When is it coming?
2019 Lambo Urus
Lambo Sets Official Intro of the Urus Crossover for Dec. 4
By Marc Stern on
Five years after Lamborghini unveiled its Urus crossover at the Beijing Motor Show and two years after the automaker confirmed that the vehicle would be made, the Urus is about to become reality. According to the automaker, Dec. 4 is the date the super-SUV is set to drop.
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Honda Type-R World Car Refinement Revealed in Video
By Parks McCants on
Available for purchase in the U.S. for less than a month, the “Type-R designation celebrates 25 years in Japan and Europe. What does the 10th generation ultimate performance Civic bring to the United States?
2018 Subaru WRX STI, Review, 2018 STI, 2.5-liter EJ25
Subaru Answers WRX STI Critics; “It Isn’t Just About Numbers”
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has received plenty of criticism for not increasing power in the EJ25 2.5-liter boxer engine, or for not changing to the FA20. Here’s how Subaru answers them.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, accessories, Bike racks, Thule cargo carriers
14 Live-Life-Large Subaru Crosstrek Accessories For Adventure Seekers
By Denis Flierl on
Check out the accessories for the new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. There's plenty for adventure seekers.
Black Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma, The Truck to Take You Anywhere and Back
By Alex Reichenbach on
In 1995 Toyota’s light pickup became known as the Tacoma. With this re-branding, Toyota's light pickup truck received a few key updates including a much-needed restyling and a new larger, more powerful and more reliable V6 engine.
2018 Atlas interior
VW Atlas Receive NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Rating
By Marc Stern on
The 2018 VW Atlas has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 5-Star Safety Rating. Atlas joins the Golf family, Jetta and Jetta GLI and the 2017 Beetle Coupe which received the rating as well.
Jeep Wrangler vs Tesla Model S
From Jeep Wrangler To Tesla Model S, Going From One Extreme To The Other
By Christopher Russo on
Going from a Jeep Wrangler to a Tesla Model S is not an easy change because you go from one extreme to another, but here is how it happened in my case.
2000 miles in Chevy Bolt
Nothing Impractical About Chevy Bolt When You Drive 2000 Miles in 10 Days
By Calvin Young on
So how far can you go before you have to stop? How long does it take to charge? You can’t go anywhere too far right? If you you have spoken with anyone about your EV, you have probably heard these questions over and over again. All trying to point out the impracticality of EVs. Well, I can tell you that, yes, while these deserve consideration, there’s nothing impractical about the Chevy Bolt.
2018 Mercedes Benz S 560e
Plug in Hybrid Mercedes S Class One Step Closer to Tesla Model S
By Alex Reichenbach on
Mercedes has unveiled a new plug in hybrid at the 2017 Frankfurt Automotive Show. Some of the specifications of Mercedes S 560e are impressive putting it in direct competition with Tesla Model S.
2017_Honda_Ridgeline_Black_Edition_McCants
2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup rides like new after 8,000 abusive miles
By Parks McCants on
New car reviews are relatively easy for the journalist, and more often than not result in positive accolades for the new car or truck reviewed. After all, most new vehicles manufactured today are pretty darn good. Torque News revisits 2017 Honda Ridgeline after 8,000 abusive miles. I still drives like new.
C7 Corvette ZR1 at the Nurburgring
Chevrolet Could Offer the Mid-Engine Corvette and the ZR1 Next Fall
By Patrick Rall on
While there has still been no official word from General Motors on the existence of a mid-engine Corvette plan nor has there been any official word of a new ZR1, rumors and insider information suggests that the two new Super-Vettes could be sold side-by-side as soon as next fall.
Volvo V90 Cross Country AWD wagon has a unique feature.
2018 Volvo V90 Cross County AWD's Unique Trick
By John Goreham on
The new 2017 and 2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country wagons have a unique trick we have never seen before.
2018 Nissan LEAF, EV revolution, global climate change
Here’s Why New Nissan LEAF Could Surprise EV Critics
By Denis Flierl on
EV fans are critical of the new 2018 LEAF as first models roll off the assembly line. But they might be surprised.
Denver Tesla Model S Police Car
Police Officer Gives 6 Reasons Why Tesla Model S Isn't a Good Patrol Car
By Armen Hareyan on
As Denver joins Los Angeles employing Tesla cars one man claiming to be a police officer explains why Tesla Model S is not yet fully suited to be a police patrol car, giving six valid reasons.
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special
Watch 2 New Behind The Scenes Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Videos
By Denis Flierl on
Watch 2 new videos of the record run at the Ring by the Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR performance sedan.
Malcolm Zack Challenger burnout
Stock Power Dodge Challlenger SRT Hellcat Runs a 10.47 Quarter Mile
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat owned by Malcolm Zack recently laid down a 10.47 quarter mile without any power-adding modifications and while he does have steeper gears, a stronger driveshaft and a healthy dose of weight reduction inside and out – this supercharged Mopar monster was able to run 10.40s with factory power.
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special,
Top Subaru Dealer Sells Out Of Limited Edition WRX STI Type RA In One Hour
By Denis Flierl on
The #1 volume U.S. Subaru dealer sold out of the 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA in one hour. If you want one you better hurry.
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