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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 Electric Vehicle Forecast - Winner and Losers

By John Goreham on February 1, 2018 - 1:24PM EST

We continue our tradition of presenting an annual electric vehicle sales forecast. Call us wrong. We dare you.

Tesla Model 3 deliveries jump in January 2018.

Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Edge Up In Janaury 2018 - A New EV Sales Leader?

By John Goreham on February 1, 2018 - 12:14PM EST

January could be the turning point for Tesla Model 3 deliveries. Here's the new EV sales picture for 2018.

These Jeep Wranglers Are Hanging out For a Unique Group Photo

By Armen Hareyan on February 1, 2018 - 12:01PM EST

Reddit user Johnnyjayyy2020 posted this picture on Reddit saying his girlfriend "saw this on her trip while in Alaska last summer! Anchorage Alaska." How would you title this group photo of these Jeep Wranglers?

2018 Kia Stinger, Stinger GT, 2018 World Car Awards

New Kia Stinger; World Champion in the Making

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2018 - 11:52AM EST

The all-new 2018 Kia Stinger makes the short list for the 2018 World Car of the Year title.

2019 Corvette ZR1 Smashes Ford's VIR Lap Record (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2018 - 11:17AM EST

Chevrolet has just published a video of the 2019 Corvette ZR1 lapping Virginia International Raceway in just 2:37.25, beating the recently-announced record set by the Ford GT by more than a second.

Don't Ignore These Display Messages When Using Tesla's Autopilot

By Armen Hareyan on February 1, 2018 - 11:13AM EST

There needs to be better human-machine-interface interaction as people need to quit the "head down" instrumentation nonsense and develop a head-up display, comments Adam Non to Torque News, discussing Autopilot's limitations and drivers' need to keep situational awareness.

Check To See If Your Prius Is On This New Toyota Recall List

By John Goreham on February 1, 2018 - 11:08AM EST

The Prius makes a rare appearance on a new Toyota recall list. Airbags again.

1993 LT1 Chevrolet Camaro with Silicone HIDs

What Happens When You Silicone HIDs in Your 1993-97 LT1 Camaro

By Armen Hareyan on February 1, 2018 - 8:12AM EST

The owner of this LT1 Chevy Camaro regrets this modification and says this is one of the worst mods he has ever done to his car. Here are his 6 reasons in which he says don't silicone HIDs in your 93-97 LT1 Camaro

Subaru WRX STI Goes Upscale With Alcantara

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2018 - 7:53AM EST

Subaru infused the 2018 WRX STI with Alcantara. Gone are the days of cheap Subaru interiors.

VW to use Le Mans-winning Porsche driver to pilot electric racer in Pike's Peak Climb

By Marc Stern on February 1, 2018 - 12:22AM EST

Volkswagen has reached across the aisle, so to speak, as it has hired Romain Dumas to pilot its new electric racing entry up Pike's Peak. Dumas, a former factory driver for Porsche, has experience with hybrids and has done well in enduro racing, winning eight races, including two Le Mans.

Man Drives His Electric VW Golf from Netherlands to Australia Without Money

By Armen Hareyan on January 31, 2018 - 9:06PM EST

Wiebe Wakker is driving from Netherlands to Australia in an electric Volkswagen without money and now he is in Indonesia, seen in this picture with that iconic, Kuala Lumpur skyline. He is driving a retrofitted VW Golf.

Tesla Model 3 bought for $100K to be dismembered by competitors

By Armen Hareyan on January 31, 2018 - 6:15PM EST

Tesla's competitors are willing to pay a heavy price for the privilege of being able to try and obtain all the secrets of Model 3. It's for Model 3's reverse engineering.

The Key to a Camaro Running the Nurburgring in 6 Minutes

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2018 - 3:32PM EST

Chevrolet Camaro Lead Engineer Al Oppenheiser recently told Hagerty that he would like to see a Camaro run a sub-7-minute lap at the Nurburgring and with the need to shave more than 16 seconds to do so, the first step towards that increase in performance is the new LT5 V8 from the Corvette ZR1.

Mopar Back to Sponsor Hagan's Dodge Charger, Pritchett's Dragster in 2018

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2018 - 12:58PM EST

FCA’s Mopar division has renewed its sponsorship of Matt Hagan’s Dodge Charger R/T funny car for the 2018 NHRA racing season while also expanding its sponsorship of Leah Pritchett’s top fuel dragster – giving the Mopar brand a good chance of spending lots of time in the winner’s circle in the coming year.

2018 Nissan Frontier, Frontier Midnight Edition, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, best mid-size truck value

Nissan Frontier vs Tacoma, Colorado; Which Pickup Is the Better Value

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2018 - 11:53AM EST

The 2018 Nissan Frontier needs a complete remodel, but it’s still selling well. How does it compare in value to the Tacoma and Colorado?

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, NBR Special Edition, 2018 WRX

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA; Worth the Extra Cost?

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2018 - 8:30AM EST

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA (Record Attempt) model is coming soon and early reviews from the press are negative. Is it worth the extra cost?

The New Honda Insight Prototype is a Gorgeous Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2018 - 6:50PM EST

Honda didn’t announce any real details on the 2019 Insight Prototype that debuted earlier this month in Detroit, but we don’t need hard numbers to know that this is the best-looking version of the hybrid Honda thus far – while also being one of the best-looking hybrids in the US market.

President Trump changed the discussion on made in America vehicles.

How Donald Trump Reshaped the U.S. Automotive Made In America Discussion

By John Goreham on January 30, 2018 - 4:55PM EST

Automakers were silent or defiant when candidate Trump called them out on the topic of made in America. Now that he’s President, their tune has changed quite a bit.

A 772-Horsepower Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang would be Incredible

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2018 - 2:46PM EST

Many people around the auto industry believe that Ford has hinted to the horsepower rating of the 2019 Shelby GT500 in brochure for the 2018 Mustang and if they are right, a new supercharged pony car with 772 horsepower is going to be a real showstopper.

Rumor Report: Mid-Engine Corvette Might Not Debut Until Detroit 2019

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2018 - 2:15PM EST

If you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette, you might be waiting almost a year, as a variety of unnamed sources are claiming that the next generation Chevrolet supercar won’t debut until the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

A Hellcat Ram Could be Closer than Ever

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2018 - 11:01AM EST

While there has been no word from FCA about a Hellcat-powered Ram truck, a possible hint in a company image coupled with the ongoing call for a modern day SRT10 pickup and the arrival of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk makes a supercharged Ram 1500 more likely than ever.

NTSB investigates new Tesla Model S crash that may involve Autopilot.

NTSB Looks At Tesla Crash - Why Can't Pricey Teslas Auto-Brake Like Affordable Cars Do?

By John Goreham on January 30, 2018 - 10:08AM EST

The National Transportation Safety Board is looking into an accident that the driver of a Tesla Model S says happened while Autopilot was engaged.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Global Platform, EyeSight safety

Everything You Need To Know About New Subaru Crosstrek EyeSight

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2018 - 8:26AM EST

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is getting global safety awards already. What does EyeSight have to do with it?

Over 33,000 Sign Care2 Petition Urging Volkswagen to Donate to Research Animal Rescue Org

By Armen Hareyan on January 29, 2018 - 4:45PM EST

A Care2 petition asks Volkswagen to pledge to never use animals in research again and to donate to an organization that rescues research animals.

How To Bring Tesla Apps To The Top Of The Screen With Long Press

By Mark Newman on January 29, 2018 - 4:25PM EST

Here is another cool Tesla tip! In earlier versions of the Tesla OS, all applications would default to the top half of the screen. Applications like Media, Energy, and Phone now default to the bottom. If you want an application to appear at the top, simply long-press or touch-and-hold the application icon.

The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition

Order Your 2018 Hot Wheels Camaro on February 1st

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2018 - 11:34AM EST

We learned back in October that the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro would benefit from a new Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition and we know now that the toy-themed muscle cars will officially go on sale on February 1st.

Pilots and Tesla Owners Explain How Autopilot Works

By Armen Hareyan on January 29, 2018 - 9:59AM EST

After Tesla Model S recently crashed into a stopped firetruck many people started to raise the question of how Tesla Autopilot works and how it should work. As a result, some people started critiquing Tesla for calling its system Autopilot.