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.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru, Consumer Reports reliability report

By Denis Flierl Oct 25 2018 - 7:15am

Subaru #4 Most Reliable Brand; Crosstrek Most Reliable Model

Subaru is the #4 most reliable brand in America according to Consumer Reports. See why Crosstrek is the brand’s most-reliable model.

By Patrick Rall Oct 24 2018 - 3:53pm

Camaro SS SEMA Car Front End Could Quickly Come to Production

Unofficial reports indicate that the concept front end on the Chevrolet Camaro SS show that set to debut next week at the SEMA Show could be the new production front end very soon.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru 3-Row SUV, IIHS Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+), Five Star NHTSA

By Denis Flierl Oct 24 2018 - 7:10am

New Subaru Ascent Scores More Top Safety Ratings

The 2019 Subaru Ascent gets rated by the NHTSA. See why it gets more top safety ratings.

Hulst Customs 2018 Destination Expedition

By Mary Conway Oct 23 2018 - 10:41pm

Ford Sending Tricked-Out SUVs to SEMA

Ford is sending more than fifty vehicles to the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. Five SUVs are designed to be show-stoppers!

By Marc Stern Oct 23 2018 - 8:07pm

Dyson Scopes Out Singapore Site For Planned EV Facility

A couple of years ago, James Dyson, the engineer who has had a hand in creating some of the most innovative vacuum cleaner products over the last 20 years has bigger fish to fry. Sometime in 2020, the doors to an electric vehicle plant will open and new Dyson EVs will roll onto the market. Dyson recently chose Singapore as the site for his plant.

2019 Subaru Outback, National Ski Patrol

By Denis Flierl Oct 23 2018 - 7:32am

National Ski Patrol Swears By The Subaru Outback

The National Ski Patrol swears by the Subaru Outback. See what the NSP says about the all-wheel-drive vehicle.

By Mary Conway Oct 22 2018 - 9:31pm

Why Ford is Taking its Self-Driving Vehicle Testing to Washington, D.C.

Ford is taking its self-driving testing to the government's nerve center, so it can be highly visible to the people who may set the guidelines for the industry going forward.

By Patrick Rall Oct 22 2018 - 5:16pm

New Promotional Video Teases Hybrid Next Gen Ford Mustang, or Maybe the Mach 1

A new video from Ford Motor Company that talks about building the future reveals the shadowy car above that looks like a futuristic Mustang with a hybrid V8 and a glowing running pony logo on the grille – possibly previewing the next big thing to come once the GT500 has finally been introduced.

Ford begins all-new 2019 Ranger production

By John Goreham Oct 22 2018 - 2:06pm

First All-New 2019 Ford Rangers Roll Off The Line - Worker Nearby Has Lunch

Ford's new 2019 Ranger began production today. What we liked most about Ford's press release was its image of a worker nearby.

By Patrick Rall Oct 22 2018 - 12:33pm

Chevrolet Pitches 545-Horsepower Hybrid V8 Camaro in Customer Survey

A recent customer survey from Chevrolet was posted on Camaro6.com, asking potential Camaro buyers whether they would consider a hybrid V8 with 545 horsepower and the ability to yield 24 miles per gallon combined with an upcharge of $8,000 – suggesting that the automaker could be cooking up a high performance hybrid muscle car.

By Denis Flierl Oct 22 2018 - 7:44am

Could Subaru Be First Automaker With a Flying Car?

Subaru could be the first automaker with a flying car. See what the Japanese automaker is up to.

Workhorse Group’s New NGEN-1000 BEV Van now in production.

By Al Castro Oct 22 2018 - 7:00am

The Workhorse NGEN All Electric Delivery Van: The EV Delivery Truck Replacement Has Arrived to Out-Match Diesels Out of Existence

With half the weight, a 100 mile range, low operational costs, and prices to match a compatible diesel vehicle, Workhorse’s new NGEN BEV truck means the gasoline and diesel delivery van is now on its way to becoming obsolete with an all electric one coming to a local delivery route near you.

By Marc Stern Oct 21 2018 - 12:57pm

Porsche Verifies Mission E Cross Turismo Will Be Built

Last March, Porsche gave some rather large hints that the Mission E Cross lineup would include a Turismo model. That was confirmed during a meeting of top members of the automaker's executive ranks. The new vehicle will reportedly have a 3.2-second 0 to 62 time and a top speed north of 155 mph.

By John Goreham Oct 21 2018 - 10:48am

Which Brand Needs A Re-Badged 2019 Ford Ranger Most Badly?

We break down the industry brands that would most benefit from private-labeling the new 2019 Ford Ranger.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, WRX STI Type RA-R, 2020 WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Oct 21 2018 - 8:28am

Subaru WRX STI Type RA-R Rumble Speaks Volumes

The new 2019 Subaru WRX STI Type RA-R is already sold out in Japan and it should tell Subaru Corporation what performance fans want. They want more power.

By Marc Stern Oct 20 2018 - 10:49pm

Audi E-Tron GT Aims At Tesla Model S P100D

Here's an interesting tidbit: as you may suspect, automakers like to tease their special models. It's a way of hooking gearheads with the new iron well before the official release of the vehicle. That's exactly the way Audi has been handling the release of its EV E-Tron GT.

By John Goreham Oct 20 2018 - 5:47pm

Say It Isn't So! No US-Market Ford Ranger Raptor Coming?

Ford officials have gone on the record saying that there will be no U.S.-Market 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor.

2019 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Forester, engine specs, towing capacity

By Denis Flierl Oct 20 2018 - 8:29am

New Subaru Forester Still Can’t Beat Outback In 2 Key Areas

The 2019 Subaru Outback is here and so is the all-new 2019 Forester. Outback still beats Forester in two key areas.

By Dean McManis Oct 19 2018 - 11:45pm

Mercedes is first to market with a plug in EV/Hydrogen GLC F-Cell

Germany is serious about building zero emissions vehicles as demonstrated by Mercedes new GLC F-Cell crossover, which will be on sale in several cities in Germany by the end of this month. The introduction did not mention the U.S. market, but there shouldn’t be any reason why we wouldn’t see this fuel cell hybrid here within a year or so after the German release.

By John Goreham Oct 19 2018 - 4:12pm

New Mid-Range Model 3 - Tesla Just Can't Resist The Urge To Exaggerate Its Pricing

Tesla drops a lower-priced Model 3. Like always, the luxury automaker can't just be honest about its price.

Subaru STI Type RA Time Attack Car, world record run, Transfagarasan Highway

By Denis Flierl Oct 19 2018 - 7:43am

Watch Subaru WRX STI Type RA Transfagarasan Highway Record Attempt [Video]

Subaru set another world’s record in the WRX STI Type RA Time Attack machine in July. Watch two Transfagarasan Highway videos.

1986 Mercedes S Class 420 SEL Extended Wheelbase Saloon

By Al Castro Oct 19 2018 - 1:10am

The W126 1986 S Class: the Mercedes that Came Closest to Being a Cadillac

A friend of mine was gracious to lend me for a week his 1986 Mercedes Benz W126 420 SEL saloon between airport transfers while visiting his adult son in Arizona. The American sedan may be dying, but not the European saloon. Long Live the Mercedes Sonderklasse!

By Armen Hareyan Oct 18 2018 - 8:13pm

The One Thing Tesla Model S Owners Would Like to Ask Elon to Change About Model S

If you could ask Elon Musk to change one thing about your Tesla Model S what would it be?

By Patrick Rall Oct 18 2018 - 7:25pm

New Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Leaked on Instagram

We have all known for many moons that Ford is working on a new Shelby GT500 Mustang and today, we have what appears to be our first look at the Motor Company’s newest muscle car from what appears to be a private media or dealer network function.

By Patrick Rall Oct 18 2018 - 7:07pm

Near-Stock Dodge Charger RT Scat Pack Runs an 11.61 Quarter Mile

The Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack is often overshadowed by the supercharged Hellcat, but the 392 Hemi-powered sedan is no joke and the car shown here is proof, running an 11.61 quarter mile with nothing more than some weight reduction and drag radials.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Yenko/SC Stage 2

By Patrick Rall Oct 18 2018 - 1:20pm

2019 Camaro SS 1LE Yenko/SC Stage 2: 1000hp, $112k

Specialty Vehicle Engineering has cooked up a set of Yenko/SC performance packages for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE and their Stage 2 kit is a showstopper – packing 1,000 horsepower and a base price in the range of $112,000.

By John Goreham Oct 18 2018 - 10:26am

Dodge Brand & Ram, Jeep, and Dodge Vehicles Earn Top Spots For Quality In Respected Report

The Dodge brand and three FCA US vehicles have earned the top spot in Strategic Vision’s 24th annual Total Quality Impact (TQI) report.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, 2018 Best Global Brands

By Denis Flierl Oct 18 2018 - 7:44am

Subaru Named A "Best Global Brand" With 3 Levers of Strength

Subaru has earned a most valuable brand award in 2018 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. See where they rank and the automaker's three levers of strength.

The Bollinger B2 Pickup Truck as Introduced by Bolliger on Their Website

By Al Castro Oct 18 2018 - 3:51am

Bollinger Adds 1 Ton Dedicated B2 Pickup Truck to its LineUp: B1 Converts to a Pickup but the Newly Added B2 is all 100% Pickup

In a strategy to keep them viable in what definitely will be an intensely competitive pickup truck market with the addition of several electrics by several makers, Bollinger Motors adds a sole purposed dedicated 1 ton Pickup truck based on its SUT it plans to put into production late next year, early 2020.

LT5-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna

By Patrick Rall Oct 17 2018 - 12:53pm

C7 Corvette ZR1 LT5 Coming to Market as a Crate Engine, Debuting in a 1973 Chevelle

We will soon see classic Chevy muscle cars cruising the streets with the 755-horsepower LT5 from the C7 Corvette ZR1, as Chevrolet Performance will soon be offering supercharged V8 in the crate engine portfolio – with the official announcement coming later this month at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

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