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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.

Building a 2018 Ford F150 Sport Truck on a Budget

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2017 - 4:03PM

The 2018 Ford F150 configurator is live on Ford.com and while the Motor Company still doesn’t offer a proper replacement for the old SVT Lightning, you can build a pretty stout sport truck while keeping the purchase price relatively low.

How the C7 Corvette Z06 and ZR1 Might Differ

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2017 - 2:43PM

The future Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been a hot topic in the American high performance world for years now, but we have received several questions about how it might differ from the current Corvette Z06 – so today, we bring you a look at how the C7 ZR1 could differentiate itself from the C7 Z06.

Nissan Releases New 2018 Leaf Teaser and Where You Can Experience It

By Denis Flierl on August 22, 2017 - 12:40PM

Nissan announced, the next-generation LEAF will be revealed September 5 in the US. It will also be unveiled in Detroit. Here is the new teaser of the 2018 Leaf.

Video: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 Off-Road

By John Goreham on August 22, 2017 - 12:32PM

Despite Chevy's "Segment of One" marketing, there is a long-standing champ in off-road pickups from Toyota.

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Subaru’s Flagship Outback Is Most-Unlikely US News’ “Best New Car For Teens”

By Denis Flierl on August 22, 2017 - 11:27AM

U.S. News & World Report names the new Subaru Outback one of the “Best New Car For Teens.” Did you read that right?

Tesla Model S Owner Seeks Help as Road Rager Shoots Bullet Holes Into His Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on August 22, 2017 - 9:51AM

Some people have gone unbelievably mad as road rage shoots at Tesla Model S as it passes him in Portland, OR.

New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover Won’t Be A Global Game-Changer

By Denis Flierl on August 22, 2017 - 9:49AM

The new Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover is coming soon, but it won’t be a global game-changer. Can you hear Americans cheering?

Why we see mostly non-turbocharged 2017 Honda Civic LX, and EX sedans on the road

By Parks McCants on August 22, 2017 - 12:19AM

While this observation may be a regional reality, back in 2016 when we first experienced the reinvented Honda Civic on the road in San Diego, California, Hondapro Jason and I agreed, that the back to basic naturally aspirated offering was historically “Civic” correct.

Details Emerge about VW I.D. Buzz: Batteries in Floor for Flexibility

By Marc Stern on August 21, 2017 - 9:24PM

Torque News has learned more details about the upcoming Volkswagen I.D. Buzz electric vehicle. Planned for 2022, the Buzz owes much of its design to the iconic Volkswagen Microbus that generations of hippies, surfer dudes and others loved back in the 1960. The update, though, has size advantages when compared to two popular vehicles, the Honda Odyssey and Ford Explorer.

Tesla Either Improve Navigation or Let People Use Waze or Google

By Armen Hareyan on August 21, 2017 - 8:23PM

Hopefully Tesla prioritizes navigation updates before an auto-closing sunroof. This is not only my wish, but the subject of a big discussion on Reddit by Tesla Model S and Model X owners.

Why a Loaded 2018 Ford Mustang GT Costs Nearly $60k

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2017 - 5:20PM

If you build a 2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium to its most expensive configuration on Ford.com, you will find that in its most expensive configuration, the refreshed pony car costs nearly $60,000 – but that is because this new Mustang offers some new, expensive features which justify the higher prices.

Reservation Holder Says Tesla Just Called Him About Model 3

By Armen Hareyan on August 21, 2017 - 5:12PM

Tesla Model 3 is possibly coming to New York's Manhattan flagship store, which Tesla possibly may open in November of 2017.

New Jersey Man Successfully Jumps Toyota RAV4 Over Open Drawbridge

By John Goreham on August 21, 2017 - 3:57PM

Dad jumps Toyota RAV4 over an opening drawbridge, lives to tell about it.

Nissan Rolls Out New 2018 Frontier Midnight Edition For Solar Eclipse

By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2017 - 1:18PM

Just in time for the solar eclipse today, Nissan rolls out new 2018 Frontier and Titan Midnight Editions.

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Nissan To Showcase Titan Pickups At Great American Trucking Show in Dallas

By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2017 - 12:52PM

The new 2017 Nissan Titan pickups will be on display at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, autism, learn how to drive a manual transmission

Watch Dad Teach His Blind Autistic Son How To Shift His Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2017 - 10:25AM

Can you think of a better way to spend quality time with your son? Watch a father of a blind autistic boy get some quality father and son time by teaching him how to shift his Subaru WRX STI.

Dodge Viper Headed Back to the Nurburgring This Week

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2017 - 10:12AM

The team of Dodge Viper lovers who previously traveled to Germany to attempt to set the Nurburgring record for the quickest production road car is heading back across the pond sometime this week for another attempt – this time with an extra driver and an idea of how to tune even more speed into the Mopar supercar.

Tesla's U.S. EV market share in decline.

Tesla's US Market Share of EVs Drops Significantly In 2017 Despite Model 3

By John Goreham on August 21, 2017 - 10:11AM

Despite the new Model 3 arriving in Late June, Tesla's US market share of electric vehicles has been dropping.

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Bespoke "Fux Fuchsia" 720S McLaren Isn’t Wrong Just Different

By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2017 - 9:58AM

Self-described car freak Michael Fux ordered a fuchsia 720S McLaren. Would you buy this color?

Acura ARX-05 Daytona Prototype Reveal Video

By Parks McCants on August 20, 2017 - 11:24PM

In the rarefied world of 24 hour endurance car racing, nothing captivates the imagination quite like an ORECA 07 based prototype race car. Last week. Acura Motorsports and Team Penske unveiled the Team Penske ARX-05; stunning!

Microbus-like I.D. BUZZ Will Appear At VW Dealers In 2022

By Marc Stern on August 20, 2017 - 12:00AM

Volkswagen has made it official. The I.D. BUZZ, which owes much of its look and feel to the iconic VW Microbus of the 1960s, will go into production and arrive in showrooms as a 2022 model.

How Tesla Model 3 could crack the top three best selling cars in the US

By Armen Hareyan on August 19, 2017 - 9:21PM

Tesla Model 3 is becoming so popular that it can possibly make the Model 3 as one of the top 3 best selling cars in the United States. But there is a challenge to that too.

Tesla's billion dollar CEO just took Model 3 and Model S advice from a customer

By Armen Hareyan on August 19, 2017 - 10:55AM

Last night a Twitter user made a suggestion that would improve Tesla Model 3, Model S and Model X vehicles through a software adjustment and CEO Elon Musk took it.

2018 Subaru Outback, Meals on Wheels, aging parents

How New Subaru Outback Could Meet A Valuable Need For Your Aging Parents

By Denis Flierl on August 19, 2017 - 9:46AM

Do you have aging parents? The new Subaru Outback could be used as a tool to meet a valuable need.

Have You Wondered About the VW Tiguan Limited? Here Are Your Answers

By Marc Stern on August 18, 2017 - 10:19PM

Volkswagen has pulled back the curtains on the new Tiguan Limited that is soon to be introduced at dealers. The Limited is the former standard model. On VW's decision to sell the "long" Tiguan, the automaker decided that the old standard would remain in the lineuup with a new name, the Limited.