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.

By Patrick Rall Jan 14 2019 - 5:31pm

How the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 May Stand Up to the Competition

The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 finally made its world debut this morning at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and while we don’t know how much power the supercharged Stang will offer, we can look at how it will stand up to the in-class competition from Chevrolet and Dodge.

By Parks McCants Jan 14 2019 - 4:27pm

2019 Honda Passport Presents Serious Sporting Capability

For off road weekend warriors Honda presents a reborn safe and sane tech-rich 2019 Passport sandwiched between CR-V and Pilot in American Honda's light truck lineup. What features give Passport serious off-road sporting capability?

All-new 2020 Toyota Supra images and details.

By John Goreham Jan 14 2019 - 11:22am

Toyota's New 2020 Supra Will Start in Low $50Ks - 3-Liter Inline Turbo, No Stick Shift

Toyota's all-new Supra retains its inline six-cylinder engine. Images and details.

2004-2007 Subaru WRX STI, most collectable sports cars, Hagerty 2019 Bull Market List, 10 Best Collector Cars

By Denis Flierl Jan 14 2019 - 7:15am

If You Own A 2004-2007 Subaru WRX STI Hold On And Don’t Sell

If you own a 2004-2007 Subaru WRX STI you should hold on to it. Hagerty says it’s going to be a collectible.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, Best small SUV, off-road use

By Denis Flierl Jan 13 2019 - 7:37am

3 Reasons Why Smokin’ Hot Subaru Crosstrek Impresses 4X4 Magazine

The Subaru Crosstrek gets global recognition from the UK. See why 4X4 Magazine thinks it’s the best small crossover.

By Marc Stern Jan 13 2019 - 12:35am

Trump Shutdown Shutters National Highway Traffic Safety Agency Until Further Notice

As the Trump shutdown enters its third full week, agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are locking the doors, putting out the cat, and shutting down until there is a break in the impasse between the Democratically-controlled House and the president.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, ARX, Subaru motorsports 2019, Scott Speed

By Denis Flierl Jan 12 2019 - 8:26am

Can Scott Speed Dominate Andretti Volkswagen Beetles?

The 2019 Subaru WRX STI Rallycross Supercars are getting supercharged. Can Scott Speed dominate the Andretti Volkswagen Beetles?

2019 Subaru Forester, Forester STI, Forester 2.0XT

By Denis Flierl Jan 12 2019 - 7:13am

Forester STI Breaks Cover in Tokyo; It’s The One You Want But Can’t Touch

A new 2019 Subaru Forester STI Concept breaks cover in Tokyo. This is the one you want to replace the Forester 2.0XT.

Ant Anstead Marries Christina El Moussa.

By John Goreham Jan 11 2019 - 3:39pm

Ant Anstead of Wheeler Dealers Weds Christina El Moussa (Anstead) of Flip or Flop

Two of our favorite reality stars, Ant and Christina, from two of our favorite shows marry one another.

By Denis Flierl Jan 11 2019 - 6:58am

Subaru Returns To Iconic Blue And Gold; Why Should Customers Care?

The iconic Subaru WR Blue livery and Gold wheels return to the brand’s motorsports division. Why should the Subaru customer care?

By Mary Conway Jan 10 2019 - 8:39pm

The 2020 Ford Explorer is Loaded with New Technology

Ford has new technology that can spot speed limit signs and slow your vehicle down accordingly. Ford is promising that its all-new 2020 Ford Explorer contains the latest technology available. We take a look at some of the new features designed for the driver and all of the passengers.

2019 Subaru Forester, cargo, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Jan 10 2019 - 6:18am

Subaru Forester Is Top-10 Car People Keep The Longest

The Subaru Forester SUV is in the top-10 of all cars that people keep the longest. See where the Subaru brand ranks even higher.

By Patrick Rall Jan 9 2019 - 7:31pm

2020 Ford Explorer Arrives on a New Rear-Wheel-Drive Platform

While the 2020 Ford Explorer doesn’t look dramatically different compared to the version on sale today at first glance, the automaker has changed pretty much everything about the popular SUV right down to the chassis design – introducing a new rear-drive platform.

By John Goreham Jan 9 2019 - 11:31am

Would a $35K Tesla Model 3 Be a REAL Tesla?

As Tesla enters its third calendar year of sales for the Model 3 without the promised base model "starting at $35K," we ponder whether a model that cheap from this luxury automaker would be a "real" Tesla.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, Best small AWD SUV

By Denis Flierl Jan 9 2019 - 7:15am

Subaru Crosstrek Is Top-3 Hottest New Cars In America

The second-generation 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is in rarified air and is the third-hottest new car in America. Why are consumers attracted to the small SUV?

By Marc Stern Jan 8 2019 - 11:50pm

VW Golf SportWagen Wins AutoWeb Best Wagon Award

As if to validate Volkswagen's decision to move the SportWagen from the Jetta to the Golf line, AutoWeb, a network of websites that monitor and track sales info, has awarded the Golf SportWagen the Best Wagon Award in its 2019 Awards program.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2019 - 9:51am

January Camaro of the Month: Chris Williams' Hugger Orange 1970 RS Z28

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for January 2019 is pristine Hugger Orange-and-white 1970 RS Z28, owned and loved by Chris Williams.

2019 Subaru WRX STI S209, STI S209, NAIAS 2019

By Denis Flierl Jan 8 2019 - 6:59am

Subaru Sheds New Light On The Once-Forbidden WRX STI S209

Subaru teases the all-new WRX STI S209 again. Here’s what we know about the coming once-forbidden S209.

By John Goreham Jan 7 2019 - 5:53pm

Tesla's 2018 Model 3 Sales Were On Par With Civic and Corolla In December

The Tesla Model 3 was the second-leading sedan its size in sales for December 2018 in the American market.

By John Goreham Jan 7 2019 - 5:30pm

Honda Accord Turns The Tables On Toyota Camry During Holiday Sales Season

Last year, Torque News reported the facts that the Camry was growing sharply, while the Accord was declining in sales. This past holiday sales season it was the Accord that was on the rise.

Bill Gamble's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Launching

By Patrick Rall Jan 7 2019 - 3:45pm

January Hellcat of the Month: Bill Gamble's Wheelstanding Challenger

The January 2019 Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the Dodge Challenger shown above – owned and driven by Bill Gamble.

By John Goreham Jan 7 2019 - 2:30pm

About Two Thirds Of Electric Vehicle Tax Credits In 2018 Went to Luxury Car Buyers - Over Half Went To Tesla Buyers

Almost two-thirds of electric vehicle tax credits were used by luxury car shoppers. A little over half went to Tesla buyers. 39% of all EV tax credits in 2018 went to one Tesla model.

2019 Mazda CX-5 moves into premium space.

By John Goreham Jan 7 2019 - 12:48pm

2019 Mazda CX-5 Moves Into Premium Crossover Segment With Faster 0-60 MPH Time And Other Upgrades

Mazda's changes to the CX-5 now place it squarely in the premium segment. Here's proof.

RAV4 top selling vehicle in America's largest segment.

By John Goreham Jan 7 2019 - 10:27am

Toyota RAV4 Ends 2018 As Top-Selling Vehicle In America's Largest Segment Beating Newer CR-V and Rogue

Toyota's six-year-old design outsold every other two-row crossover in 2018. Just imagine how well the new design will do.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, new WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Jan 7 2019 - 7:26am

Next-Gen Subaru WRX STI Preview; Is The STI Getting Ready To Explode?

Subaru Corp will give the WRX STI a complete redesign. Is the STI getting ready to explode in sales?

The Great Wall Motor’s ORA R1 Mini BEV via Great Wall Motor Media

By Al Castro Jan 7 2019 - 6:09am

The Developing World’s Answer to Tesla: China’s Great Wall Motor’s ORA R1 $8,680 BEV

For those who think that the Indias, Brazils, Southeast Asias, Western Chinas, Central and South Americas, and Western and Southern Africas will go decades still buzzing around in coal rakers while we 30 second mega supercharge with our brand new 2035 Teslas, I have news for you: the Electric Car Revolution is already coming to those parts, and the ORA R1 mini electric car is the kind of vehicle that’ll proliferate like hotcakes there NOW, like the Model 3 is already doing here.

By Marc Stern Jan 7 2019 - 12:07am

Porsche Turns To ‘Wet Mode’ So 911s Can’t Go For Swims

Although Porsche 911s are fantastic on dry pavement just let a little raininess get involved and bam, you have a vehicle that can be quite a handful. It is because of this that a feature developed in the mid-1990s "wet mode" has finally been included on this high-line sports coupe.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, engine specs, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2019 - 7:12am

Subaru; What Customers Will Be Driving Soon

Subaru looks to their past to plan out their future. What will customers be driving soon?

”Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” Caught vía Reddit, Twitter, YouTube and others under Fair use.

By Al Castro Jan 5 2019 - 8:02am

The “Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” Menace and What You Can do to Prevent It and Abate It

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: There have been incidents across the country lately that have become more noticeable and reportable to both news agencies and the police. “Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” are suppose to be acts of protest against emissions policies but they are really nothing more than acts of cowardliness by ignoramuses. Empower rather than arm yourself by doing these ten things to stop these shameful people.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, best all-wheel-drive SUV, best winter vehicle

By Denis Flierl Jan 5 2019 - 7:35am

Need An Extreme Winter Vehicle? 3 Reasons Subaru Forester Is The Best

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester is taking consumers by storm. If you need an extreme winter vehicle, see why Forester is the best choice.

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