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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.

White Tesla Model 3
New White Tesla Model 3 Spotted Outside Fremont Looks Slightly Different
By Armen Hareyan on
I just saw this tweet that a Twitter user reported this picture of spotting a white Tesla Model 3 outside Fremont, CA about two hours ago.
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Slips Behind Ford in Global Automaker Rankings
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai-Kia has slipped out of fifth place in the global automaker rankings, falling behind Ford.
Mazda RX-8
Dashcam Catches Joyride in Mazda RX-8
By Tim Healey on
If you’re going to joyride in a Mazda RX-8, maybe make sure you aren’t being watched?
VW sign
Are VW parts callbacks the start of a much larger industry recall?
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's recall of 450,000 SUVs that have been affected by failing parts could be just the tip of the iceberg. With industry consolidation, it is quite possible that as many as 13 other carmakers and suppliers could also be facing their own set of callbacks.
Tesla Model 3
July 5 Photo Shows Tesla Could Be Hiding One of 3 Things on Model 3 Roof
By Armen Hareyan on
A new video of Tesla Model 3 that was uploaded on July 5th, shows the top covered raising number of questions as to what Tesla may be hiding on Model 3 roof. In my opinion it could be one of the three things.
Nissan Leaf license plate
Funniest Nissan Leaf License Plate
By Armen Hareyan on
Sometimes people want to make a statement with the license plate of their cars and the same is true especially with the electric cars owners. I find the license plate on this new Nissan Leaf really making the point.
Tesla Model 3 Reveal
This Picture Was Mistakenly Confused with Tesla Model 3 SN1
By Armen Hareyan on
I have a habit of searching interesting tweets to find the latest about Tesla Model 3 and found this picture which has led some to believe that it's SN1, but this is from the Model 3 reveal.
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX
4 Reasons Why Subaru WRX is on Top-10 “Owners Can’t Wait to Get Rid of” List
By Denis Flierl on
The new Subaru WRX is on the top-ten cars list that are sold by their owners the quickest after driving off the dealer lot. There’s 4 reasons why. Would they affect your decision to sell?
VW logo
VW dodges major recall cost bullet as 766K cars only need software update
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen has avoided a major cost hit as the automaker, just beginning to recover strongly from its self-inflicted emissions scandal, has found that a software upgrade can cause of problem with the braking systems of 766,000 models worldwide.
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Faulty seat belt assembly sends 2018 Honda Odyssey to recall
By Parks McCants on
The first product recall for the reinvented 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan impacts 3900 vehicles. Do you own one of them?
F-22 Raptor F150
F-22 Themed Ford F150 Raptor built for EAA AirVenture Auction
By Patrick Rall on
Each year, Ford Motor Company donates a specially outfitted Ford Mustang to be auctioned off at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture event in Wisconsin, but for 2017, the automaker has contributed a new F150 Raptor featuring design cues from an F22 Raptor fight plane.
Tesla sets a low goal for safety with new Model 3
Tesla Seems to Set Low Goal For Model 3 Safety
By John Goreham on
Tesla's specifications indicate the automaker is not aiming to make the Model 3 the safest vehicle in its segment.
Tesla Vehicles
Tesla's Annual Model S and X Deliveries Compared to Model 3 Pre-orders
By Armen Hareyan on
Model 3 pre-orders is a very tall order for Tesla. Look at this chart comparing Model S and X deliveries vs Model 3 pre-orders.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Lancer EVO, WRX STI
Subaru WRX STI Win Keeps Stranglehold on Title Race with Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru WRX STI wins big at Rallye Baie-des-Chaleurs in Canada. What made this race extra special?
Hyundai Azera
Why Hyundai Killed the Azera
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai’s Azera luxury sedan is no more. I remember when it was unveiled several years ago in LA Auto Show and was one of the highlights of the show.
Tesla Model 3 Exterior
The Latest Interiror Images of Tesla Model 3 from Imgur
By Armen Hareyan on
I searched Imgur and found very interesting images of Tesla Model 3, which you can see here.
2017 Hyundai Veloster
Why Were Veloster Sales So Down in June
By Tim Healey on
June gloom has struck the Hyundai Veloster.
Porsche In Hamburg
10 Cars Burn Out In Hamburg's Porsche Dealership
By Armen Hareyan on
One day before the G20 meeting ten cars were burned down at the Porsche Zentrum in Hamburg-Eidelstedt. There is no trace of the perpetrators. The police are checking whether there is a link with the forthcoming summit.
John Force Camaro in Route 66
John Force preparing a Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car for Daughter Brittany
By Patrick Rall on
John Force Racing is preparing a 4th Chevrolet Camaro funny car for competition later this year, with Force’s daughter Brittany making the jump from Top Fuel to Funny Car in order to complete the 4-car Camaro team.
2016 Mustang convertible
Ford Mustang Sales are Strong in China
By Patrick Rall on
China has become a key market for those automakers looking to compete on a global level and during the first half of 2017, sales of the Ford Mustang are up by 40% over the same period last year.
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2018 Honda Fit Brings Quiet Refined Sport to Entry Level Hatchback Segment
By Parks McCants on
Is it possible to manufacture a visually compelling, refined, economy subcompact 5-door hatchback, while preserving a rather frugal entry MSRP? 2018 Honda Fit brings quiet refinement, improved ride, and a visual injection of sport to the entry level subcompact hatchback segment. Torque News takes a closer look.
Tacoma owners report long wait times for rear differential repairs.
Toyota Struggles To Manage Tacoma Rear Differential Recall
By John Goreham on
Tacoma owners are reporting that dealers are keeping their trucks for extended times.
Porsche Macan
Porsche reports modest June sales increase led by Macan, Panamera
By Marc Stern on
Led by the mid-sized Macan crossover and the upscale Panamera sedan, Porsche sales for June were up a modest 0.8 percent. Macan sales were up a surprising 53 percent, while Panamera's year-to-date sales were up a solid 36 percent.
Durango SRT
Official 2018 Dodge Durango SRT Pricing Announced
By Patrick Rall on
FCA has announced the pricing for the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT and with an MSRP starting at $62,995 (not including destination), the 3-row SRT SUV is $3,900 less than the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT – while also offering a towing capacity 1,500 pounds higher than the Jeep.
Tesla Model 3 Specs
Tesla Model 3 Key Specs Show That Its Fast and Safe
By Armen Hareyan on
Here are the eight key specs about Tesla Model 3 that everyone who follows Tesla (TSLA) or the EV industry needs to know.
Tesla Model S fails its safety make-up test.
Tesla Model S At Bottom of IIHS Test Results – Again
By John Goreham on
For the second time, the Tesla Model S is at the bottom of the safety list among its peers.
2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, EyeSight, AEB
Here’s How Tiny Subaru Keeps Pace With 2 Top Luxury Brands in Reducing Accidents
By Denis Flierl on
AEB helps reduce accidents, and Subaru along with two luxury automakers have the best systems. How does tiny Subaru do it?
VW Jetta
Volkswagen June sales continue their rise as emissions scandal fades
By Marc Stern on
June was a good month for Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi. The VW brand saw that the Dieselgate scandal was fading as their sales were up 15 percent in June. Audi celebrated its 78th straight monthly sales increase, led by sales of the Q7.
2018 Nissan Leaf Spy Shot in Japan
First Spy Shots of 2018 Nissan Leaf Emerge from Japan
By Armen Hareyan on
This testing prototype of the 2018 Nissan Leaf was seen being driven on Japanese roads and the spy shots provided by a Twitter user who took photographed the car.
It turns out most owners like automatic emergency braking systems.
Survey Finds Most Owners Like Emergency Auto Braking
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports subscribers have just provided the buying public with some important information on automatic emergency braking.
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