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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 Denis Flierl on
Can the new Ford GT break the Arctic Circle Raceway lap record?
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI S208 won't see US shores. Here's what performance fans in the U.S. are missing.
By John Goreham on
Diesel is the world's dirtiest fuel for automobiles. Toyota has moved away from diesel but is now going a step further.
By John Goreham on
Looking for winter tires for your Toyota Camry? We did the research and here are the best three tire models.
By Parks McCants on
“Performance” long an experience spoken of in relation to an automobile’s acceleration and torque, takes on a new definition in the era of the connected car. In rolls 2018 Honda Accord.
By Denis Flierl on
Check out the interior of what could be the fastest production car on the planet.
By Denis Flierl on
For those camping trips away from civilization, here’s 8 of the best in-car fridge units for Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and Outback owners.
By Marc Stern on
A few months ago, we asked VW why the Amarok isn't offered here. Aside from its diesel power, the automaker told us that it didn't make sense given its marketing strategy. Well, now the pickup was named European Pickup of the Year, 2018 and sales are up as customers are excited. Don't you think that if it was offered in a gasoline version, it might not do well on this side of the ocean? We think so, but, we're not VW.
By Armen Hareyan on
"On a test drive my truck chugged up that hill at 62 mph in 6th," writes Terry Onufer from Mars, PA who sent Torque News this letter sharing his driving experience of Chevy Colorado Diesel, 2.8 Duramax and says it will do most jobs a truck is called to do.
By Armen Hareyan on
Now that there are many talks on the internet and auto blogs about the BMW i3 recall because someone women don't wear seat-belts, hear this story. This is perhaps the worst BMW i3 accident I have ever seen and the man walked away unharmed. That tells a lot about the car's safety.
By Armen Hareyan on
We have seen the Tesla Semi electric truck, but here is a video, which shows how it really accelerates. This electric Semi's acceleration is rapid and swift.
By Armen Hareyan on
Mercedes Benz recently unveiled its new 2018 E-Class Coupe in Barcelona, Spain. As we’ve come to expect from the luxury German automaker, the newest offering from the E-Class is packed to the brim with impressive technology and gadgetry. Take a look at these tech highlights from the Mercedes E Class. Torque News reader Kristien Matelski contributed this story.
By John Goreham on
Mazda's 2018 CX-5 crossover has new stuff, at every price point.
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is an incredible performance car, but an owner in Michigan has gotten his supercharged Mopar muscle car into the 10.0s with nothing more than a good engine tune and a few simple drivetrain upgrades.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America confirms Limited Edition 50th Anniversary WRX STI. Will they get a special “Gold” paint?
By Marc Stern on
The Super Trofeo racing season came to an exciting end as two qualifiers and a final saw eight different winners. Also, the Lambo Cup winner was announced and the Super Trofeo World Champions made their appearances.
By Armen Hareyan on
Yesterday the US Department of Energy released the transportation analysis fact of the week in which the state of California had the highest concentration of plug-in electric cars relative to population in 2016. It's a cool map, which makes you want to know more.

By Patrick Rall on
Posts on social media suggest that the 2018 Ford Mustang has begun reaching dealerships around the country and when the cars hit at full force, the Motor Company will almost surely see another big spike in muscle car sales.
By Alex Guberman on
One of the biggest weapons of Tesla is its one of a kind supercharger network. It is exclusive to Tesla owners who are able to fast charge their cars while traveling or simply in need of an extra charge, and most of the time at absolutely no cost to them. Lately, as more and more Tesla vehicles hit the road, some of the more popular supercharger locations have been hit by long lines and therefore long wait times, sometimes totaling in up to 2 hours per one charge.
By John Goreham on
Toyota has the top-selling sedan in America, and one of the best reliability ratings in the industry. Now it wants more for its dollar and that is bringing out the speculators.
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent will make its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show during the press launch at the Subaru booth.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru Forester puts distance between itself and the competition. Forester is the go-to SUV for those wanting to get off the beaten path.
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen, whose fortunes have turned around substantially since last year, was awarded The Car Connection's Best Buy Award for its 2018 Golf SportWagen.
By Parks McCants on
In the North American pickup truck segment, most die-hard pickup truck owners dismiss Honda Ridgeline as some sort of Pilot SUV derivative. To them, Ridgeline is not a truck. Today, I’ll risk comparing Toyota Tacoma to Honda Ridgeline.
By Patrick Rall on
If you are looking to buy a 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and you would like to save more than $4,300 on the 460hp sports car, you might want to get a part time job at Taco Bell – as employees of the Mexican fast food joint get a big discount on the C7 Grand Sport.
By John Goreham on
The new 2018 Toyota Sienna has a full suite of safety systems on all trims. Here is what is included and how it improves safety.
By Denis Flierl on
Watch the 2020 Tesla Roadster prototype accelerate at neck-snapping speed. Will it be the world’s fastest production car?
By Patrick Rall on
The world record for the quickest Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat quarter mile time was once again reset this past weekend, with the Epling Garage team reclaiming the top spot with a run of 8.71 at 157.439 miles per hour – which is the lowest ET and the highest trap speed by a factory Hellcat-powered car to date.
By John Goreham on
A new study ranks the best months to find deals on a used car. November is the top month, but which are almost as good?
By John Goreham on
The 2018 Tacoma from Toyota is mostly a carry-over year, but some important things are now standard.