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.

2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, Best Cars of 2019

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 4 2019 - 7:08am

Record Number Of Subaru Outbacks Fly Off Dealer Lots, New Forester Isn’t Far Behind

The outgoing Subaru Outback is still outselling the all-new Forester. See why it’s a good time for customers to buy one.

By Marc Stern Jun 3 2019 - 11:52pm

Want To Make Sure Your Car Stays Yours? A Standard Tranny Will Assure It

Want to ensure that your vehicle remains yours? The answer to this is simple, install a standard transmission. It seems that Millenials have never learned to shift for themselves. So, if someone were to consider boosting your vehicle the simple fact that it is equipped standard makes it virtually theft proof.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 3 2019 - 7:51pm

EV Versions of Top-Selling Trucks, Like Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma, are still not available, but There Is Good News

Canada's British Columbia last week joined 10 US States and a number of major countries, which have passed mandates to achieve Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by 2040. This is the good news, but the automotive industry and governments must work overcome the obstacles and concerns to make this a reality.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 3 2019 - 4:53pm

Tesla Stock Declines Thirty Percent In Just 30 Days - Closes Under $180 Per Share

Tesla stock has declined a staggering amount in just one month. Where is the bottom for this distressed stock? Financial reports are looking quite gloomy.

2019 Mazda Miata wins three awards - in one week.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 3 2019 - 3:32pm

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Earns Three Awards In Just Six Days

The Mazda Miata is piling up awards at the rate of three per week this spring.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 3 2019 - 1:16pm

Michael Talley's 6g Camaro ZL1 is the First in the 8s

This past weekend, Michael Talley piloted his 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 down the quarter mile in just 8.992 seconds, becoming the first person to put one of these factory supercharged Chevys in the 8-second range.

By Jeff Teague Jun 3 2019 - 11:45am

Man Makes a Dog Platform On His Toyota Tacoma To Give Them Some More Space

They say a dog is a man’s best friend. For most dog lovers, this affection definitely goes both ways. See how one Toyota Tacoma owner modified his cab to give his furry best friends more space.

2019 Toyota Camry XLE vs. Camry XLE Hybrid

By Jeff Teague Jun 3 2019 - 11:08am

2019 Camry XLE vs. Camry XLE Hybrid: How to Make the Right Choice

The 2019 Toyota Camry is used to being popular, as it is America’s best-selling sedan. At the top of the Camry fleet is the XLE. Several key factors help you decide between a 2019 Camry XLE and Camry XLE Hybrid.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, NBR, 47th Nurburgring 24-Hour Race, details, specs

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 3 2019 - 9:04am

Subaru WRX STI NBR Finishes At The Top In Nurburgring 24-Hour Pre-Race, Attempts 6th Win

The countdown is on for the upcoming Nurburgring 24-hour race. Can Subaru's WRX STI win its 6th class title?

2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, specs, features, exterior styling

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 3 2019 - 6:43am

Subaru Couldn't Care Less If You Don’t Like The Same Old Styling On New Outback SUV

Subaru scores high in most areas of the new-generation 2020 Outback, but why didn’t they bring more dynamic exterior styling enhancements?

By Marc Stern Jun 2 2019 - 3:22pm

Hyundai Veloster, Recalled Last Week, Now Receives IIHS Top Pick Award

Hyundai's 2019 Veloster, recalled last week for door problem, has now received an Insurance Institute for HIghway Safety Top Pick award. The reason given by the insurance group was that the recall was enough to satisfy IIHS needs so the award was given.

2019 Subaru WRX, best compact sports car, Hyundai Veloster N, best hot hatch

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 2 2019 - 6:37am

Aging Subaru WRX Needs An Overhaul Before It’s Left Behind, Hyundai Veloster N Is On Top

Forbes says the Hyundai Veloster N is the best compact sports car. The aging Subaru WRX falls farther behind in the sports car race.

2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD, review, specs, features

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 1 2019 - 4:02pm

2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD Delivers A Lot For The Money

The 2019 Hyundai Kona checks all of the boxes that shoppers want in this type of vehicle.

By Jeff Teague Jun 1 2019 - 3:06pm

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma XSP Package is a Bold Way to Personalize Your New Truck

Truck owners love customizing their new rides. The 2019 Toyota Tacoma offers an upgrade alternative that both looks sharp and is reasonably priced. Let’s look at the Tacoma XSP Package.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 1 2019 - 9:36am

Tesla China's New Incentives for Imported Model 3 Buyers

Tesla China is offering limited 3 year 0% incentives when purchasing imported Model 3.

2020 Subaru Legacy, features, specs, best sedans

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 1 2019 - 5:44am

Why You Should Choose The New Subaru Legacy Over An SUV

With SUVs taking over the market, is there a place for the Subaru Legacy sedan in the lineup? We found 7 reasons why you should choose it over an SUV.

Ram 1500 earns important New England award.

By John Goreham G+ May 31 2019 - 1:48pm

2019 Ram 1500 Named the New England Motor Press Association's (NEMP) Official Winter Truck of New England

The 2019 Ram 1500 earns the highest award possible from the New England Motor Press Association (NEMP).

Miata earns pre-owned vehicle award from WheelsTV.

By John Goreham G+ May 31 2019 - 12:11pm

Mazda Miata Earns WheelsTV Pre-Owned Car of The Year Award - Here's Why Miata Is Special

The Mazda MX-5 Miata earns one of the industry's most respected awards for used vehicles.

By Jeff Teague May 31 2019 - 9:17am

2019 RAV4 Hybrid Boasts 40mpg Combined and Owners are Thrilled With Their Own Results

The 2019 RAV4 Hybrid is perhaps the hottest vehicle anywhere in the world. One reason is the terrific 40mpg fuel estimates. You will not believe what actual gas mileage owners are seeing with their new Hybrids.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Best small AWD SUV, Best Compact Crossover

By Denis Flierl G+ May 31 2019 - 5:38am

Subaru Crosstrek Baja Doesn’t Look Anything Like The SUV, 300HP Engine is Even More Exotic

Check out Subaru’s 300hp Crosstrek Baja Buggy. Why should customers care?

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 30 2019 - 10:24pm

Got traffic? Tesla Autopilot On My Model 3 Makes It All Better

Today I received this letter from a Tesla blogger and twitter James sharing how pleased he is with the Autopilot on his Tesla Model 3 vehicle and how the Autopilot makes a slow traffic a stress fre

By John Goreham G+ May 30 2019 - 4:58pm

Jeep Proudly Highlights Its Gladiator Pickup's American-Made Manufacturing Roots

The new Jeep Gladiator is American-made. Here is a quick look at Jeep's newest product.

2019 Toyota Tacoma Driving in rough terrain

By Jeff Teague May 30 2019 - 4:47pm

The Benefits of 2019 Toyota Tacoma with Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma dominates its midsize truck segment, and this is partially due to its off-roading toughness. Let’s explore how multi-terrain select and crawl control work and how they can benefit you.

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 30 2019 - 4:33pm

First Mod Suggestions If You Just Bought Your 1st F-150 Ecoboost

Let's say you just bought your 2019 Ford F150 and want to do some modifications. Where do you start? Here are few suggestions on new mods for first time F150 owners. May favorite one is the mod that improves your truck's mileage.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 30 2019 - 1:46pm

OEM Efforts Will Not Prevent C8 Corvette Tuning

General Motors’ newest engine computer encryption system might make tuning the C8 Corvette more difficult, but I guarantee that we will eventually see tuning options for the mid-engine machine.

How to care for a convertible top like Mazda Miata

By John Goreham G+ May 30 2019 - 11:53am

Experts Explain How To Clean And Protect The Soft Top of Your Mazda Miata or Fiat 124 Spider

If you have a Mazda Miata or a Fiat 124 Spider, this is how the manufacturer recommends caring for it and cleaning it.

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 30 2019 - 10:41am

Elon: Autopilot miles appear to be twice as safe as manually driven miles

Tesla CEO Elon Musk just tweeted saying based on Tesla's data "Autopilot miles appear to be twice as safe as manually driven miles."

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 30 2019 - 8:26am

Right Now Tesla Is Hiring In These 4 Areas For Its Shanghai Gigafactory

Yesterday Tesla held a hugely popular job fair recruiting people for its Gigafactory 3 near Shanghai.

2019 Subaru Forester Crosstrek, safety, JNCAP, IIHS, safest SUVs

By Denis Flierl G+ May 30 2019 - 7:24am

New Subaru Forester, Crosstrek Are Still Rated The Safest Compact SUVs In America

The new 2019 Subaru Forester, Crosstrek and Impreza earn the highest score in safety. See what it means for customers.

By Marc Stern May 29 2019 - 9:24pm

8th Gen Golfs May Be Limited To GTI And R Models Here, Report Notes

According to a report in Automotive News, Volkswagen has told its dealers that there will only be two next-gen Golfs sold here, the GTI and the R-Line.

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