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 Mary Conway Aug 25 2018 - 11:46pm

Fiat Chrysler is Recalling More Than 200,000 Vehicles for Potential Brake Problems

Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 209,000 SUVs and vans because of gas bubbles in the brake lines. The problem could increase the time it takes the brakes to stop the vehicle.The recall affects a number of different SUVs.

By Marc Stern Aug 25 2018 - 7:31pm

Bugatti Has Magic Moment And Sells Complete Line Of Hypercars

Maybe you have heard about this and maybe you haven't but Bugatti certainly has. It seems that the automaker believes in its new Divo. Indeed, Bugatti showed a "limited number" of Bugatti owners its new line-topper and as a result, they have sold every copy, all 40 of them. They have also added $240 million to their coffers.

By Dom Kabas Aug 25 2018 - 3:23pm

Opel Shows its New Face for the First Time after PSA Group Acquired the Brand from General Motors

German car brand Opel, which is now owned by french carmaker PSA Group, unveils its first concept car under the new ownership - GT X Experimental. We find both the concept itself and the way how it was introduced to the public to be interesting to look at in more detail.

2018 Nissan Frontier SV Crew Cab 4X4, Midnight Edition, Review, specs, features

By Denis Flierl Aug 25 2018 - 9:27am

2018 Nissan Frontier; Outdated, Still the Best Mid-Size Truck Value

The 2018 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup could be the best truck value in America. See why it’s a good choice even though it’s outdated.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, parental controls

By Denis Flierl Aug 25 2018 - 7:41am

Parents Can Set Boundary, Speed, Curfew Alerts on New Subaru; Really, Dad?

Parents can now set boundary, speed and curfew alerts on the new 2019 Subaru Ascent, Forester, Crosstrek, and Impreza. Really, dad?!?

By Al Castro Aug 25 2018 - 7:25am

Russia’s Re-Volt: Their Green Response to Tesla’s Capitalistic Electric Revolution is a Soviet Retread EV

Poor Tesla: First it was the Shorts, now even the Russians are coming after them with a new Kalashnikov CV-1 electric car. Kalashnikov wants to build an electric car. But this Russian response from the inventors of the AK-47, to Tesla’s earth soothing, humanity healing, eco-conscious electric car lineup, is a retreaded 1970’s Soviet Era hatchback retro-electrified. Classic car conversion: maybe. State of the art design prototype: no. Roadware! Very nice!

By Marc Stern Aug 24 2018 - 11:32am

Audi Shows Unique Electric With Standard, Center Seat Settings

This week's Pebble Beach Automotive Show had lots of interesting iron available both new and old. One of the more interesting models was Audi's PB18 electric. Made for ontrack moves as well as daily errands, the PB18 features a unique driver's seat. Read on and see.

2019 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Aug 24 2018 - 7:32am

Do Subaru Owners Abuse Their Cars More Than Honda and Toyota Buyers; This Theory Says Yes

Do Subaru Outback owners abuse their cars more than Honda Accord buyers? There’s a theory that says yes.

Workhorse Group’s Lineup: W-15 PHEV Pickup, Surefly Drone, N-GEN Delvery EV Van

By Al Castro Aug 23 2018 - 10:13pm

Workhorse Group Gets Ready to Fight the Fight With a Product Line That Takes on Manhattan

Ohio electric commercial mobility company Workhorse Group has been in the news lately with either new products or updates on the progress of ongoing ones. They diversified their product line by rolling out a new helicopter drone recently in Manhattan. With the recent news of Ford introducing a hybrid, and Tesla’s plans to introduce a BEV pickup, eyes are now paying closer attention to Workhorse and their new pickup.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

By Patrick Rall Aug 23 2018 - 1:58pm

Key 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Information Leaked but Is It Legit?

The folks at Mustang6g are typically on top of everything relating to the current generation of the Ford Mustang and most recently, they uncovered a computer screenshot containing all sorts of information on the upcoming 2020 Shelby GT500, but there are enough questionable points on the screenshot to lead some people to question the legitimacy of the information.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award

By Denis Flierl Aug 23 2018 - 8:04am

New Subaru Ascent Doesn’t Stand Out, Yet It’s Car and Driver Editors’ Choice

Car and Driver says the all-new Subaru Ascent doesn't stand out, yet it still earns their Editors’ Choice award. See what one thing is chief among its merits.

By Marc Stern Aug 22 2018 - 11:35pm

VW Tiguan Named Best $35-$40K SUV for Teens

Volkswagen's second generation Tiguan was named the best $35-$40K SUV by U.S. News and World Report Magazine.

2019 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Review

By Denis Flierl Aug 22 2018 - 5:30pm

2019 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4; Why the Bigger MINI is Better

This week we drive the MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4. See why the bigger MINI Countryman is better.

Google billionaires drive Toyota Prius cars.

By John Goreham Aug 22 2018 - 3:39pm

Both Founders of Google Drive a Car Without Android Auto - The Toyota Prius

According to a story this week by CNBC, both Larry Page and Sergey Brin drive Toyota Prius cars. We find that interesting for many reasons.

New 2018 Nissan Leaf costs less than $17K.

By John Goreham Aug 22 2018 - 1:16pm

New 2018 Nissan Leafs Are Costing Customers Under $17K - Here's How

The new Nissan Leaf is dramatically better than the outgoing model. What may be most interesting though is the shockingly low cost to buy one.

By John Goreham Aug 22 2018 - 11:12am

Watch the New Global Ford Ranger Raptor Tear It Up In A Quarry

The new global Ford Ranger Raptor is coming to Europe. Here's Ford's latest Raptor off-road video complete with ATVs, dirt bikes and bombs.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, interior room, cabin specs, cargo room

By Denis Flierl Aug 22 2018 - 7:30am

New Subaru Forester Brings Added Function; How Roomy Is It? [Full Gallery]

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester brings added function for families. How roomy is the new fifth-generation SUV?

Plugshare App: how to find free EV charging stations near you

By Al Castro Aug 22 2018 - 6:54am

A Good EV Charger Map App and Free Charging

Do you know what's the best app to find charging stations for electric cars? PlugShare seems to be the app by which all others are compared to, if you want to find free EV charging stations near you.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 21 2018 - 10:50pm

Rumor Says Cadillac Will Have a Flagship EV in 3 Years

We haven't yet seen the fruits of the significant directional shift that involves almost every aspect of Cadillac. But Cadillac is on an offensive and may introduce an electric passenger car by 2021. Cadillac EV does sound good and it's very realistic if according to the Cadillac Society.

By Donovan Douglas Aug 21 2018 - 7:36pm

Audi Enters The Age of Practicality

Don't lament Audi's goodbye to manual transmission. Here is why it's good for you in the age of practicality.

Elon Musk discusses $25K Tesla electric car.

By John Goreham Aug 21 2018 - 3:48pm

The $25K Battery Electric Car: Tesla's Elon Musk Talks The Talk As GM and Nissan Walk The Walk

A recent interview by Tesla's Elon Musk highlights the divide between fantasy and reality in the affordable battery electric car market.

By Al Castro Aug 21 2018 - 1:07pm

Now You Want One as They’re Getting Rid of Them: the Manny Tranny: The Lazy Driver vs. EVs

We have no one to blame for the destruction of the manual transmission except for the few of us that were gifted to know how to use it. If we only knew how few of us existed, maybe we could have coordinated consumer demand to prevent the inevitable from happening. Electrics would have sealed their fate anyway.

By Marc Stern Aug 20 2018 - 7:05pm

2019 Audi A4 To Offer Only Seven-Speed Automatic

After checking the numbers, it is official: the Audi A4 won't be offered with a manual transmission in 2019. Indeed, if you look at the numbers that show fewer than five percent of vehicles are delivered with manuals, then you can probably conclude that the manual will soon be extinct at Audi.

By Patrick Rall Aug 20 2018 - 4:58pm

Beckman Wins Second All-Dodge Charger Finals of 2018

After struggling in qualifying, “Fast Jack” Beckman drove his Infinite Hero Dodge Charger funny car to his second win of the season from the 14th ladder position, beating teammate Tommy Johnson Jr in the second all-Mopar funny car final round of the 2018 NHRA season.

By Marc Stern Aug 20 2018 - 3:23pm

Who Knew About Emissions Issues And When Did They Know It?

Did Herbert Diess, chief exec of Volkswagen, have knowledge of the diesel scam before it went public and resulted in the largest private criminal case in history? A story in Der Spiegel, an influential German newsmagazine, says yes.

By John Goreham Aug 20 2018 - 3:05pm

Two of Tesla's Largest Shareholders Sold Before Musk's "Going Private" Announcement Fiasco - What Did They Know?

Two of Tesla's largest institutional investors, Fidelity Investments and T. Rowe Price Group sold off a significant portion of their stake in the luxury car maker before Elon Musk's comments about going private. What did they know that the public did not?

By Patrick Rall Aug 20 2018 - 2:17pm

Ford Mustang Shelby GT Returns for 2019 with 480 Horsepower

Shelby American used the 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise to reintroduce the Shelby GT package for the Ford Mustang, packing 480 horsepower into a uniquely-decorated pony car with a price starting at $61,345.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Forester Sport, Subaru 2.0XT, Forester tS

By Denis Flierl Aug 20 2018 - 6:51am

Chuck the New Subaru Sport, Fans Want a Performance Forester STI

With Subaru axing the Forester 2.0XT turbo model, performance fans want a new fifth-generation Forester STI. Will Subaru Corp bring it?

Tesla Model 3 Takes to Interstate via Tesla Media

By Al Castro Aug 20 2018 - 6:30am

Wall Street’s UBS Says Model 3 Great Car but $35,000 Base Version Will be a Money Loser

UBS takes a look at Tesla Model 3 to make a tear down assessment of its latest product to find lots of things to be impressed about the car except for the profit margin of the proposed $35,000 Single Battery Pack/Motor RWD Base Model 3 Sedan.

By Mary Conway Aug 19 2018 - 10:41pm

Why Denver is a Hot Spot for Testing Autonomous Driving

Ford, Panasonic, Qualcomm and the Colorado Department of Transportation are cooperating on a huge project to study vehicles' connectivity and communication.

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