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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.

Mazda follows Toyota's standard safety lead.
Mazda Follows Toyota's Lead On Standard Safety For 2018
By John Goreham on
Mazda has announced it will make automatic emergency braking standard on most models in 2018.
2017 Chevy Bolt Undercuts Tesla Model 3 On Price By Nearly $4k
2017 Chevy Bolt Undercuts Tesla Model 3 by Nearly $4k Due To Dealer Discounts
By John Goreham on
Dealers are heavily discounting the 2017 Chevy Bolt, making it much less expensive than a Tesla Model 3.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Here’s How New Subaru Crosstrek Brings Their Youngest Customers To The Brand
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek brings in the youngest customers to the brand. Who’s in the crosshairs?
2017 Subaru Levorg, BTCC, Ash Sutton
Subaru’s Rising Star Scores Double Victory At BTCC Snetterton; Who Is Ash Sutton?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has a new rising star and he’s in the British Touring Car Championship. Who is Ash Sutton?
Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai Ioniq Wins Green Tech Award - Hyundai's Bet
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai’s Ioniq has won the Best Green Technology for Businesses award in the U.K.
Porsche 911 GT
Porsche Reconfirms Move Out Of LMP1 Enduro Series Into Formula E
By Marc Stern on
After four successful years of LMP1 endurance racing, Porsche is pulling the plug on the effort in favor of an entry in the FIA Formula E (electric) category. The automaker will be boosting is GT endurance effort, though.
2017 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Subaru BRZ tS, BRZ STI
New BRZ Continues Sales Slide; Why Doesn’t Subaru Axe The Sports Coupe
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru BRZ gets more power and increased performance, but it’s still underperforming in sales. Why doesn't Subaru axe the sports coupe?
Mazda Miata MX-5 RF
Mazda Increases Standard Safety Across the Lineup, But Skips Miata
By Tim Healey on
Mazda is making more safety features standard throughout its lineup.
TDI Logo
Few Takers Expected For 2.0-Liter Four-Cylinder Turbodiesel Fix
By Marc Stern on
According to published reports this weekend, observers expect few VW turbodiesel owners to opt for vehicle repairs now available. More than likely, the owners will stick with their plans to have VW repurchase their vehicles.
Acura_NSX_GT3_PWC
2018 Acura NSX GT3 racing price of admission: $548,700 U.S. +
By Parks McCants on
That beginning MSRP gets you a hand built fully race equipped Acura NSX GT3 car, it doesn’t get you onto the track. According to HPD, 2018 Acura NSX GT3 is certified to race in over 24 FIA sanctioned racing series around the world. Are you ready?
Tesla Model 3 Exterior
The Serial Production Tesla Model 3 Is Fully Disclosed, More For Employees
By Armen Hareyan on
After decades of post-modernization, Tesla Model 3, has finally become a serial production car. The company had set up a private presentation at its Fremont plant and has finalized Model 3's specs and prices. Interestingly, the final version of Model 3 is almost not different from its 2016 prototype. The first 50 cars went to employees.
2018 Subaru Ascent, Subaru 3-Row SUV, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid
Will Consumers Be Ready For Subaru's New Ascent 3-Row SUV With Hybrid Power
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2018 Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV is coming next year. Will consumers buy it if it has hybrid power?
Tesla Model 3 Live Stream Elon Musk
Tesla Model 3 Live Stream Is Now: Live Updates
By Armen Hareyan on
When you go to Tesla.com it redirects you to https://livestream.tesla.com/ where investors and Tesla Model 3 reservation holders can watch it live now.
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
GM releases pricing for all-new 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
By Mary Conway on
General Motors is reporting a huge drop in profits and is considering killing as many as six sedans. The automaker is hoping a redesign of the trusty 2018 Chevrolet Traverse can spur renewed interest in the crossover.
Porsche Cayenne
Germany Bans Thousands of Porsche Cayennes From Road Until Emissions Glitch Fixed
By Marc Stern on
Germany's Transportation Ministry has banned the sale or use of 22,000 Porsche Cayennes because the crossovers have "defeat devices" in their emissions software control stack.
Tesla model 3 vs Mazda 3
Comparing Tesla Model 3 To Other Cars: Similarities and Differences
By Armen Hareyan on
Sometimes you think you see a Tesla Model 3 from far away coming you way, be it in a video or in reality, but then you realize it's a Mazda, Posche or another vehicle. Has anyone else experienced this?
Tesla Model 3 Party
Last Minute Tweets Before Tesla Model 3 Handover Party With Sneak Peek
By Armen Hareyan on
As I am looking on Twitter, Facebook and social media to find any interesting piece of information about what's going on in Tesla headquarters ahead of the Model 3 handover party's start in few hours, I see some interesting tweets by Tesla investors and enthusiasts ahead of the start.
Genesis G80
What is Genesis Doing for Hyundai? A Lot of Good
By Tim Healey on
A lot of folks may not be aware that Genesis is the luxury brand for Hyundai – or even that it exists at all.
Red 2018 Ford Mustang
Why Americans Love Ford Mustang: The Best Selling Sports Car in The World
By Armen Hareyan on
The powerful American Ford Mustang is rapidly becoming the world's favorite and most sellable sports car. More than 150 thousand Mustangs were sold last year in 2016. Thus, the car became the best-selling sports car in the world. The achievement is even more significant considering car sales fell 13 percent in June.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Global Platform
5 Reasons Why New Subaru Crosstrek Will Be A Global Game-Changer
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek will be a global game-changer when it arrives this summer. Here’s 5 reasons why.
Tesla Model 3 High speed test
Tesla's High Speed Signal: Model 3 Caught on High Speed Video Test
By Armen Hareyan on
In this unspecified video a Tesla Model 3 is caught on a high speed test on a speed track. What do you think is the purpose?
Black Tesla Model 3 before live stream
Tesla Has Two Directions After Model 3 Handover Party Tonight
By Armen Hareyan on
Tonight Tesla will live stream it's Model 3 launch party event and more than half a million reservation holders, investors and electric car enthusiasts can watch it live on Tesla.com. Here is the section Tesla is most likely to air it live.
Subaru WRX, Baby Driver, Subaru Baby Driver movie
Here’s the Subaru WRX You Want To See In ‘Baby Driver’ 2
By Denis Flierl on
Will the ‘Baby Driver” Sequel include a Subaru WRX? Here’s the WRX/STI you want to see.
Siku Challenger Hellcat
New Siku Dodge Challenger Hellcat is a Euro-Only Toy
By Patrick Rall on
Collectors of Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat toys had better put on their internet hunting hat, as the newest miniature Mopar muscle is car made by the company Siku and this Sublime SRT Hellcat is only planned for sale in Europe.
Porsche logo
Porsche Recalls 22,000 Cayenne V-6 TDIs Over Diesel Defeat Device
By Marc Stern on
Porsche has been ordered to recall another 22,000 3.0-liter V-6 Cayenne TDI models after German investigators found "defeat" software included in the code of test vehicles.
2016 Chevy Volt
Why Can't GM Improve Chevy Volt and Make It a Great EV
By Armen Hareyan on
Why can't GM take the Chevrolet Volt and make it a great EV? It looks more beautiful than Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf.
Nurburgring Viper ACR Extreme
The Dodge Viper Nurburgring Record Run Ends with Odd Mechanical Issues
By Patrick Rall on
After turning in a time of 7:03.45 yesterday, the Dodge Viper ACR piloted by Dominik Farnbacher hit the track today for one more shot at the Nurburgring production road car record, but an odd mechanical issue coupled with more rain put an end to this attempt at the 6-minute range.
CJ Pony Parts Mustang 0-60 list
A Look at How Modern Ford Mustang 0-60 Times have Improved
By Patrick Rall on
We recently brought you the news that the 2018 Ford Mustang GT is capable of a 0-60 time quicker than 4-seconds flat and upon hearing this news, the team at CJ Pony Parts put together a handy infographic showing how the acceleration times of the modern Mustang has dropped over the past few generations.
1917 Ford Model TT
Happy 100th Birthday to the Ford Truck
By Patrick Rall on
The first ever Ford Truck was introduced on July 27th, 1917, so the bestselling truck and bestselling vehicle overall in America officially turns 100 years old today – and it all; started with the Ford Model TT.
Tesla's Model 3 EPA info will be one month late.
Tesla's Official Model 3 EPA Efficiency Data Will Be One Month Late
By John Goreham on
Tesla will launch its Model 3 on Friday, July 28th without official EPA energy efficiency data.
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