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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.

By Armen Hareyan on
California's CVRP project just added Tesla Model 3 to its list of eligible vehicles that can receive additional rebates virtually lowering the cost of owning the Model 3 to 25,000 dollars, but only certain categories of people can apply.
By John Goreham on
Weather temperatures over 100F can have a noticeable impact on the fuel economy of the most fuel efficient types of cars.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Mustang configurator has gone live on Ford.com with full pricing, showing that in addition to becoming more powerful, the new pony car is also becoming a bit more expensive – with the 2018 Mustang GT Premium price increasing by almost $2,000 from the 2017 models.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Nissan Rogue is the new U.S. sales King; How does it out-sell all other SUVs?
By Armen Hareyan on
When you follow the chatter about Tesla Model 3 or the new 2018 Nissan Leaf all the excitement seems to be about the innovation and range. But I start to hearing more and more from current EV owners like Tesla Model S and Fiat 500e that with current range their EVs have some would prefer faster charging. They would like to have ultra faster charging for the following reasons.
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Subaru Impreza compact has been a huge success out of the gate. How does it beat all U.S. vehicles, including pickups and SUVs?
By Parks McCants on
In its second full year of production, 2018 Honda Ridgeline comes to market with 3 fewer trim choices and two new color options. Honda simplifies the “build and buy” process while holding the MSRP in check.
By Tim Healey on
Mazda makes a CX-8 three-row crossover for sale in Japan, and it just showed off the redesigned version.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla has made a noticeable change in the options of its vehicles: it is now impossible to order leather seats, except some leathers options on Model 3. The initiative is in line with the vegan measures adopted by Elon Musk since 2016.
By Patrick Rall on
A new report claims that the Holden Special Vehicles group is planning to import the 6th gen Chevrolet Camaro to Australia and convert it to the right hand drive configuration which is required Down Under – giving GM high performance fans a chance to finally get ahold of the legendary Chevy muscle car.
By Armen Hareyan on
Model 3 Owners Club has shared a unique Tweet showing Tesla Model 3's iconic screen in action.
By Marc Stern on
According to a news report, the Justice Department has launched an informal review of German reports of major collusion among the country's major carmakers. The report appeared in the influential German magazine Der Spiegel.
By John Goreham on
Toyota Prius Owners almost always opt for other green Toyotas.
By Patrick Rall on
We have already brought you the basic pricing model for the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT but today, we bring you a detailed look at the option pricing for the 475hp SUV – which you can order from your local Dodge dealership right now with the first units arriving this fall.
By Marc Stern on
The head of Bugatti recently told Autocar that the hypercar would be going to a hybrid electric powertrain when the next generation appears in five years or so.
By Denis Flierl on
Japan announced a new special edition 2018 Subaru Forester. What makes it “Smart”?
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT offers more high performance ability than any other 3-row SUV in America, but more importantly, it will tow 8,700lbs – making it the perfect tow vehicle for a Hellcat Challenger or Charger owner who wants to tow their Mopar muscle car to the track with another high performance Mopar machine.
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has finally announced the official power ratings for the 2018 Mustang in both EcoBoost and GT form, with the new 2.3L EcoBoost jumping up to 370lb-ft of torque while the 5.0L V8 climbs to 460 horsepower and 420lb-ft of torque – allowing the Mustang GT to dash from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.
By Patrick Rall on
Robert Hight and his John Force Racing Chevrolet Camaro funny car finally put a stop to the 10-race win streak by the Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars and Hight did it at the Mopar Mile High Nationals – giving the John Force team its second win of the season.
By John Goreham on
Modern gasoline engines surpass diesel in petroleum efficiency, performance, and CO2 production, as a comparison between the 2017 Honda Civic and Chevy Cruze diesel illustrates.
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai and Korean tech firm Kakao have signed a deal to put its hands-free AI systems in Hyundai vehicles.
By John Goreham on
U.S. News & World Report Autos chose the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider over the Mazda Miata in its Best Cars For the Money.
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's leaders hurriedly called a meeting of its supervisory board to look into allegations that the European Commission is probing reports of cartel-like actions on the part of automakers on diesel emissions.
By John Goreham on
One traffic stop illustrates perfectly why dark tinted vehicle glass and your license plate may get you pulled over.
By Tim Healey on
The Genesis G80 is a finalist in the 2017 International Design Excellence Awards.
By Tim Healey on
An airbag recall involving supplier Takata has been expanded, and Ford and Mazda are looking to be removed from it.
By Tim Healey on
Like all automakers, Hyundai is working on self-driving technology.
By Denis Flierl on
Pastrana edges Higgins’ 2017 Subaru WRX STI for the win at NEFR this weekend. Ironically, both cars are damaged on the same rock.
By Marc Stern on
Even as Volkswagen works towards its 30 electric vehicles across its subsidiaries by 2025, Audi is taking an additional tack. While it does have its own electrics in the work, the automaker is still convinced that diesel power has a major future and it is working on it.
By Denis Flierl on
Why does Subaru keep setting records with their WRX STI? It’s good for consumers when they do.