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 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.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Final Edition, New Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Aug 19 2018 - 8:02am

Europe Says Goodbye To Iconic Subaru WRX STI

Subaru says goodbye to the iconic WRX STI in the UK with a Final Edition model. What’s in store for the STI?

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL S-AWC, Review, specs, features

By Denis Flierl Aug 18 2018 - 9:24am

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander; Value Packed For Families

The Outlander is value packed and offers three-row seating, all-weather-capability, lots of features, and safety equipment for growing families.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, Recall

By Denis Flierl Aug 18 2018 - 7:24am

More Subaru Ascent Recall Details; Affected Vehicles Will Be Destroyed

Subaru of America is recalling the new 2019 Subaru Ascent for missing spot welds. Affected vehicles will be destroyed.

By Marc Stern Aug 17 2018 - 11:53pm

Tuner Gives Atlas A Powerful Personality Transplant

As it stands now, tuners are having a field day with VW products. Just last week, a tuner proved he could upgrade the Audi S5 and make it more powerful. Now, another tuning firm has decided to tune the Atlas SUV. The results are incredible as the engine turns out 350 hourspower and 350 pounds-feet of torque. The former torque figure from a curren SUV is 235 pounds-feet of power.

Elon Musk with Tesla Model S in Fremont Tesla Factory

By Al Castro Aug 17 2018 - 8:12pm

Is the End of the Musk Era at Tesla Looming? As Debt Crisis Mounts, Drugs and Tears Admissions Make Tesla Stock Dive

It ain’t easy being a multi billionaire running a Fortune 500 company with a $1 billion USD debt payment looming in March. But the market sent a message today: wipe your tears rich boy and do your job: people’s lives and working class jobs are on the line.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, pricing, features, specs

By Denis Flierl Aug 17 2018 - 7:51am

Subaru Announces Price Increase On New Forester; More High-Tech Features

Subaru announced pricing on the all-new 2019 Forester SUV. Forester is the second nameplate to offer a new infotainment system.

Tesla Model S Battery Charging at Supercharger

By Al Castro Aug 17 2018 - 7:37am

The Worldwide Car Battery Shortage and is Your New Car Order Affected?

With the growing rapid output of worldwide EV production, the glaring reality of supply and demand becomes more obvious as to which key players in the auto industry are prepared for battery shortages and which ones are not. Regardless, if the company you buy a BEV from is not one of “the big three,” you should expect you car order to be delayed because of battery shortages by the factory.

Chevrolet Bolt EV autonomous vehicles wait to be tested.

By Mary Conway Aug 16 2018 - 7:44pm

How Autonomous Driving May Change Vehicles' Interiors

The push for autonomous vehicles is expected to force dramatic changes to the interiors of passenger vehicles.Where would you sit if you didn't have to drive?

By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2018 - 2:53pm

Meet the 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet - Destined for Low-8s in the Quarter Mile

The 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing package will make its formal debut this weekend at the Woodward Dream Cruise, but Ford Performance offered up all of the juicy details of the new race car earlier today – a car which is likely to run well into the low 8-second range in competition.

Hertz 100th Anniversary Edition Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2018 - 12:48pm

Hertz Plans a Special Edition Corvette Z06 Rental Car

Hertz car rental service turns 100 years old in 2018 and to celebrate the company centennial, they will offer a special Hertz 100th Anniversary Edition Corvette Z06 at a handful of airports around the United States – making it easier to rent the 650 horsepower American supercar.

By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2018 - 11:58am

2019 Ford Mustang Prices Climb by a Small Margin

The 2019 Ford Mustang officially went on sale last month and it is already getting a price hike while the Chevrolet Camaro pricing is going down, although the Mustang’s hikes are nowhere near as dramatic as the Camaro’s price cuts.

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