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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.

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (PHV) recalled
2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrids Recalled Over EV Mode Issue
By John Goreham on
The world's most reliable hybrid, Prius Plug-In Hybrid (PHV), has a rare recall for an EV mode issue,
Robert Hight Camaro on track
Chevrolet Camaro Scores 1st-Ever NHRA Funny Car Title
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend, Robert Hight drove his Chevrolet Camaro SS funny car to the 2017 NHRA championship, marking the first championship for the legendary Chevy muscle car in the modern era of the funny car big leagues.
2018 Hyundai Kona
Hyundai To Offer 8 New Crossovers With 4 Fuel Choices By 2020
By Denis Flierl on
The Hyundai brand is on the move. They are launching 8 new crossovers with 4 fuel choices by 2020.
2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV
Subaru Enters Large Crossover Segment With Ascent 3-Row LA Reveal
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Subaru Ascent reveal is coming soon. Will it be as successful as their last new launch with Crosstrek?
BMW i8, BMW i8 Roadster, LA Auto Show
New BMW i8 Roadster; Reveals the Future of Performance Sports Cars
By Denis Flierl on
The new BMW i8 Roadster is being produced now at the plant in Leipzig. The future of performance cars will offer silent drop-top motoring.
2018 Lexus RX 350L will have three rows.
Lexus Will Add Third-Row Seating Option To Top-Selling RX Crossover For 2018
By John Goreham on
Lexus will add a third-row option to the segment-leading RX 350 and RX 450h midsize crossover.
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Honda’s airbag fiasco continues with small scope faulty repair related recall
By Parks McCants on
It would appear that a few hundred Takata Airbag inflators repaired in the initial September recall may be faulty. Honda’s not stating a finite number, yet. But then again, they’re not taking any chances when it comes to customer safety.
2018 Ford Mustang GT Level 2
Pricing Out the 2018 Ford Mustang GT with Level 2 Performance Pack
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT will offer the greatest on-track capabilities with equipped with the new Level 2 Performance Pack and today, we take a look at how much it will cost for buyers to get into the highest-performance 2018 Mustang GT.
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What these 3 Honda Fit owners have in common may surprise you
By Parks McCants on
Honda Fit owners as a whole are a rather eclectic, sometimes quirky bunch. From 16 years old to 80 years young, the 3.5 million Honda Fit drivers roaming the world today have several things in common, one may surprise you.

Automaker stole your gas cap and spare tire.
Automakers Are Stealing Your Stuff: Hey, Where'd My Gas Cap and Spare Tire Go?
By John Goreham on
Your next new car will come with two fewer items. Here's why it's good and bad.
Low temperatures mean lower MPG and range.
5 Reasons Your Fuel Economy And EV Range Drop In Colder Weather
By John Goreham on
As winter approaches your MPG may decline. Here's why and what you can do about it.
Johnson VS Hight
Johnson's Dodge Charger Wins NHRA Final, Hight's Camaro Wins the Title
By Patrick Rall on
While Tommy Johnson Jr drove his Dodge Charger funny car to the event win this past weekend in Pomona, the big winner was Robert Hight, who piloted his Chevrolet Camaro to the 2017 NHRA Funny Car Championship title in the final race of the year.
Tesla Model 3 quality
Financial Analyst Unimpressed By Tesla Model 3 Quality After Test Drive
By John Goreham on
An influential financial analyst comes away unimpressed by the new Tesla Model 3 (NASDAQ: TSLA). What he says is the problem and why he, in particular, should know.
2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV
New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover Details Revealed
By Denis Flierl on
New 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover details have been revealed. It won’t be powered by a 6-cylinder boxer.
1970 Baja Racer Tope
‘Tope’ is part of the ‘run what ya’ brung’ crowd in the Baja 1000
By Marc Stern on
For the first time, Volkswagen has decided to support a factory team in this year's Baja 1000 desert run. The Baja is the toughest test of man and machine around and the automaker is supporting a Denver-based racing team, ProjectBaja.
Yellow Corvette Z06 Rear 2018
12 Types of Corvette Owners and Distinctions Between Those Types
By Armen Hareyan on
Today I asked many Corvette owners on social media about the different types of Vette owners and receive these interesting replies. Do you see yourself in one of them? If yes which one?
Car paint damaged by stone chips
How a Thick Impact-Resistant Film Offers Durable Protection for Your Car's Finish
By Chris Dawson on
How an ultra-thin invisible top coat protects cars from stone chips and actually prevents damage.
TopCat's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
TopCat's Dodge Challenger Reclaims the Hellcat Quarter Mile World Record
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend, Josh Schwartz drove the HHP-built 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat known as TopCat into the 8-second range for the first time – becoming the first automatic transmission Hellcat car in the 8s while once again becoming the quickest Hellcat Hemi-powered car in the world.
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Why Chevy Bolt was the best selling BEV in the U.S. for October 2017
By Parks McCants on
I could sum up this article in two words, affordable value; but that wouldn’t tell the story that is the best selling BEV in the U.S. for the month of October 2017. We take a closer look at Chevy Bolt.
2019 Corvette ZR1 Sebring Orange Design
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: The Official Details
By Patrick Rall on
After leaking last week on the cover of Car & Driver, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 made its public debut in Dubai, finally giving us all of the key information on the new American supercar – and some of the official information differs from what was posted online last week.
Consumer Reports actual relaibility ratings vs its projected reliability.
Consumer Reports Predicts the 2018 Toyota Tacoma Will Be Unreliable, But What Does Its Own Data Reveal?
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports gives the 2018 Toyota Tacoma a terrible 1 out of 5 rating for predicted reliability. That doesn't jive with its own survey data for the current truck.
Jeep Wrangler owners driving
3 Good Things Wrangler Owners Do with Their Jeeps and Most People Don't Understand
By Christopher Russo on
Jeepers are an interesting bunch. You've seen them. Rolling down the street or highway in a caravan or convoy (my friends prefer the term Jeep-a-van) while the passengers in the cars passing by wish it was them. There could be a few or hundreds. Just today I was in a group of almost 200 going on the annual Suds Run to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Galveston, Texas put on by my great friend Penny Peggy Pam.
2018 Nissan Frontier, Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Titan, Midnight Edition
Nissan Announces $995 Pricing For New Frontier Midnight Edition
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan announced pricing for the 2018 Frontier Midnight Edition. It’s $995.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Japan inspections scandal
Subaru Comes Clean About Inspections Scandal; Should Consumers Panic
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru and Nissan come clean about faulty auto inspections. Should consumers be worried about their vehicle’s quality?
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Green Car Awards acknowledge low impact auto trend in San Antonio Texas
By Parks McCants on
A cowboy, a street racer, and a Cop walk into a bar.. That’s the movie scene equivalent of what transpired this week in San Antonio Texas at the annual car and truck show. What does a midsize pickup truck, a police car, and Mazda Miata have in common?
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Single GIF Image Reveals 44 Year Evolution of Honda Civic Type-R
By Parks McCants on
Actually, the attached GIF reveals the evolution of Civic, the first Japanese auto manufacture to sell high volume mainstream cars in the United States. The development of Civic comes with a surprise or two. Read on.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, accessories
15 Most Popular Subaru WRX/STI Accessories
By Denis Flierl on
Here’s the most popular 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI accessories to personalize and make your performance car fit your lifestyle.
Hennessey Venom F5, SEMA Show 2017, world's fastest production car
Hennessey Keeps New Venom F5 Engine a Secret
By Denis Flierl on
John Hennessey won’t reveal what engine will power the Venom F5. He does say it pumps out over 1,600hp and will run some very special tires.
VW sign
Dieselgate seems to be the scandal the keeps on giving; new VW probe possible
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen may be the subject of a new allegation of insider information disclosure as the Dieselgate emissions scam remains in the headlines more than two years following its disclosure.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, safest vehicles, cars with best resale value
Subaru Crosstrek: Safest Crossover With Highest Resale Value in America
By Denis Flierl on
Looking for the safest car with the highest resale value? The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is #1 in America.
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