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 Marc Stern Nov 27 2018 - 5:42pm

Popular Science Names Electrify America’s Charging System 'Best Of What’s New'

Electrify America, the Volkswagen subsidiary charged with expanding or creating more zero emissions infrastructure, has been awarded Popular Science 'Best of What's New" for 2018. Specifically, PopSci called out EA's high-speed charging stations and the special tech. that they use.

By Jeff Teague Nov 27 2018 - 1:15pm

The Man Behind the One Million Mile Tacoma

A 2008 Toyota Tacoma has 1.2 million miles. But that’s not the whole story about this one million mile Tacoma. Not at all.

By Patrick Rall Nov 27 2018 - 12:31pm

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Costs $230 More than a Comparable 2018

The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has a much lower starting price than the 2018 models due to the removal of several key standard features, but even when you equip the 2019 version with the same basic features as the previous model year, the new, more-powerful Hellcat Challenger does cost a bit less.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 27 2018 - 12:24pm

Graphite’s Role in EV Battery Production and Industry Wide Expectations

If by 2025 one in six new cars sold in the world will be electric this means the world will need more EV batteries for electric cars. This means the car manufacturers will need more Graphite to build EV batteries. Torque News spoke with Tom Yingling, the president of Berkwood Resources Ltd. who told us that many battery and auto manufactures have reached out to them and are waiting for their graphite resource report to come out.

The 2020 Rivian R1T All Electric Pickup Truck

By Al Castro Nov 27 2018 - 8:20am

The Rivian R1T Suddenly and Impressively Becomes the World’s First All-Electric Pickup Truck. Not Ford. Not Tesla.

Unveil Review: Rivian Automotive, the Michigan based startup that for ten years carefully, but secretly planned to find the right vehicle, at the right time, and at the right moment, to launch an all BEV the world hasn’t seen, seemed to find the right recipe to unveil that vehicle NOW, as they launched something that Tesla had expectations of doing first: to launch the first all electric pickup truck in the world. And Rivian did it. Not Ford. Not Tesla. This is a game changer . . .

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX STI, Subaru Forester 2.0XT

By Denis Flierl Nov 27 2018 - 7:22am

Two Popular Models Subaru Axed They Likely Won’t Bring Back

Subaru axed two popular models fans want back. Will Subaru ever bring back the STI hatch and Forester 2.0XT?

Cadillac wagons over the years: Escalade, SRX, CTS, 1959 Hearse

By Al Castro Nov 27 2018 - 1:00am

Twenty Years of Cadillac Escalade: A Vision of the Future, with Lessons, a Nod Toward the Past

It was around this time twenty years ago that the now legendary Cadillac Escalade started hauling the ruling class and celebritydom on the streets of the big American cities as if they were elegant stage coaches of the Victorian or Edwardian Eras over 100 years ago. So after reading a story about the disastrous 2009 hybrid I decided to do a flashback ode to the iconic 20th century truck that lives on today.

Will Toyota cut the Prius c from its lineup?

By John Goreham Nov 26 2018 - 7:49pm

Will Toyota Axe The Prius c? We Argue Both Sides And Ask For Your Prediction

Toyota is planning to cut some models from its vast lineup. All will be cars that are not selling well. Will the Prius c be one of those that gets the boot?

Did Elon Musk just admit to lying to investors?

By John Goreham Nov 26 2018 - 5:09pm

Did Elon Musk Just Admit On Video That He Lied To Investors About Tesla's Finances?

Watch Elon Musk talk about Tesla being weeks from death earlier this year - at exactly the time he scoffed at the media, investors, and shorts who were all saying that was exactly the situation.

By John Goreham Nov 26 2018 - 1:57pm

It's Not Just Ford - GM & Toyota Are Targeting Unprofitable Cars For Extinction - Here's Why They Must

Ford was first, but now two of the other largest automakers in the U.S. are re-aligning their offerings and cars are on the chopping block.

Details on GM plant closures, car models, and layoffs.

By John Goreham Nov 26 2018 - 1:25pm

GM Closing Eight Plants - Slashing Workforce - Cutting Car Models -Details Here

General Motors is slashing its gasoline-powered car operations. Here's what we know so far.

By John Goreham Nov 26 2018 - 12:41pm

GM Announces New Direction - Will Focus On EVs and Autonomy

General Motors will close eight plants and restructure its workforce to meet its future plan to shift to autonomous electric vehicles.

Best winter tires, Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Outback

By Denis Flierl Nov 26 2018 - 7:45am

Best Winter And AT Tires For Your Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Outback

What are the best winter and AT tires for your Subaru? Check out the Scorpion All Terrain Plus tire for extreme winter weather and off-road use.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, PHEV, plug-in-hybrid

By Denis Flierl Nov 25 2018 - 7:41am

First-Ever Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid Launches In Canada

It was supposed to be for the U.S. market only, but Subaru Canada announces they will also get the new Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid. See when it’s coming.

By Marc Stern Nov 24 2018 - 10:50pm

Second Generation Audi S1 Just Not In The Cards

Audi, which has produced some very interesting variants on its existing models, most notably the "S" series of sport vehicles, has no plans to build a second-gen Audi S1. According to a spokesman, there are many reasons for the move.

Subaru WRX STI, “Kingsman the Secret Service” movie

By Denis Flierl Nov 24 2018 - 7:41am

“Kingsman Secret Service” Filmmakers Give Subaru STI Crazy Mods [Video]

The Subaru WRX STI that was in the film “Kingsman the Secret Service”, gets crazy mods. See what the filmmakers did to the STI.

By John Goreham Nov 23 2018 - 9:14am

All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 Prices Revealed - How Much More Than the Outgoing 2018?

Toyota's 2019 RAV4 prices have been announced. Here is how it compares to the 2018.

2019 Subaru Forester, Ascent, Crosstrek, Outback, Best Black Friday deals

By Denis Flierl Nov 23 2018 - 6:37am

Best 2018 Black Friday Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent, Outback Deals

Can you find any good Black Friday deals on a new Subaru Ascent, Forester, Outback or Crosstrek? There are some surprisingly good deals for consumers.

By Marc Stern Nov 22 2018 - 3:55pm

Los Angeles Show To Highlight The Introduction of the Audi e-tron EV

With the L.A. Auto Show set to begin next week, another automaker has announced it will introduce a new model. Audi will intro its e-tron SUV when the show kicks off in a little over a week.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 Subaru BRZ, DirtFish Rally School

By Denis Flierl Nov 22 2018 - 7:46am

How You Can Push A New Subaru WRX STI To Its Limit And Not Get A Ticket

If you own a Subaru WRX STI, you want to push it to its limit. Here’s how you can do it without getting a ticket.

Mass production of VW Neo and Hyundai Kona Courtesy VWG and HMG Media Hyundai Kona by Al Castro

By Al Castro Nov 22 2018 - 4:16am

The Mass Incursion of BEV’s Begins! Hyundai Imports “Production Hell” onto the Pacific, While VW Gets Ready for Theirs onto the Atlantic

D Day Reversed! As Tesla prepares for Cheap Model 3 “Production Hell,” the competition takes a Last Stand: Hyundai is ready to unleash a manufacturing fury of a “Production Hell,” with Kona to invade America via the Pacific. While VW and Ford sign a war pact treaty to enact their diabolical anti-Tesla master plan to unleash triple flanking fury coming soon from Dearborn, Chattanooga, and from the North Atlantic shores.

By Marc Stern Nov 21 2018 - 6:32pm

Porsche To Intro 2019 Macan Changes At Upcoming L.A. Auto Show

One would have thought that Porsche might have withdrawn from major auto show participation after the drawn-out diesel emissions scandal. That's the case, though, as the automaker will use the L.A. Auto Show to display the 2019 Macan.

Mazda can retrofit your 2014 or newer car with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

By John Goreham Nov 21 2018 - 3:56pm

You Can Now Get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto In Your 2014 Or Newer Mazda - Here's How & What It Costs

Mazda is ready to retrofit your 2014 or newer vehicle to be compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

By Patrick Rall Nov 21 2018 - 1:53pm

No Facelift Coming for the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

When Ford introduced the new front end design for the 2018 Mustang, the company opted to not use that new look on the Shelby GT350 models and based on input from Motor Company execs, the high performance pony car will not get the front end featured on the other 2018 and 2019 models.

By Patrick Rall Nov 21 2018 - 1:22pm

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 LT5 Crate Engine Pricing Announced

General Motors announced at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas that the LT5 engine from the C7 Corvette ZR1 will be available as a crate engine from the company’s performance parts division and with the first orders being taken for the 755-horsepower V8, we know how much it costs.

2019 RAV4 has it all except one important thing.

By John Goreham Nov 21 2018 - 8:37am

New 2019 Toyota RAV4 Has It All - Except This Feature Important To Android Users

The all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 has everything a buyer could ask for. Unless they use an Android phone.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, PHEV, plug-in-hybrid, EV range, MPGe

By Denis Flierl Nov 21 2018 - 8:02am

2 Reasons Why Subaru Sacrificed MPGe And EV Range In Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid

Subaru’s first-ever Crosstrek plug-in hybrid makes its debut at the LA Auto Show. There are two reasons why it offers less MPGe and EV range than other brands.

By Al Castro Nov 21 2018 - 5:54am

The BEV Mustang Ford Should’ve Been Making by Now is Available in a Restomod Classic Version from Startup Charge Automotive

I find it pathetically sad that we are now in year 6 of the electric car revolution and Ford has yet to come out with not one of their own non-compliance full mass production BEV car. Not one. Thank God for startups, because the new British based company called Charge Automotive will make you pay just a little dearly, but you can even have a classic Mustang the way Ford would never have given it to you.

By Al Castro Nov 20 2018 - 10:21pm

Rivian Teases Us With Yet ANOTHER 3 Second Glimpse from a Second Clip of Their Electric Trucks R1T and R1S Now Days Away From Their Debut

We’re now about a few days away from the launch of Rivian’s new mystery trucks, and instead of debunking myths, conjecture, theories, legends, and rumors, Rivian, purveyor of “electric adventure vehicles” only heightens them and with mystique. This time Rivian publishes a second teaser video showing their truck wading through 3 feet of water with 3 seconds of footage.

By Patrick Rall Nov 20 2018 - 11:19am

November Camaro of the Month: Dwayne Cole's 1967 SS

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for November 2018, the winner is the stunning 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS shown here, owned by Dwayne Cole.

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