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, new Crosstrek, pricing, features

By Denis Flierl Jul 23 2018 - 8:21am

Subaru Keeps Crosstrek Pricing Low Even With 3-Month Wait

The price of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek remains basically unchanged for the Canadian market, but maybe Subaru should raise it.

By Al Castro Jul 22 2018 - 8:16pm

For Safety and Security an Armored Tesla Model S Is The Way To Go

International Armoring is offering an aftermarket armored anti ballistic and bioweapon package for the Tesla Model S, in different levels of protection. A good armored vehicle needs to do two things: protect, and look stock. This package seems to do both.

By Marc Stern Jul 22 2018 - 5:09pm

Fur Flying at VW as the U.S., Wolfsburg Square Off on I.D. Family Production

Though it is not known officially whether the feathers are flying at VW over the new I.D. family of cars, one can infer it by looking at the statements of Hinrich Woebcken, chief of VW of America, and someone at Wolfsburg who made a statement contrary to the U.S. chief.

By Parks McCants Jul 22 2018 - 11:52am

2018 Honda Clarity Electric Drives Toward Sales Sustainability

For Automakers to embrace the mass electrification of the car, they must first reach manufacturing and sales variability.2018 Honda Clarity is on path to surpass initial insider sales expectations.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, NEFR, Ken Block, car catches fire and burns

By Denis Flierl Jul 22 2018 - 7:37am

#75 Subaru WRX STI Wins NEFR; Watch Ken Block’s Car Burn to a Crisp [Video]

It was David Higgins winning the New England Forest Rally this weekend. See what happened to Ken Block’s car as it burned to a crisp.

By Al Castro Jul 22 2018 - 1:45am

Why Marchionne Had To Go Anyway Despite Illness: The Era of Jeep Begins

Let me start off at bat: Don Marchionne is a great man. Period. I didn’t agree with him with his paltry 5 year electrification plan for FCA Group, but with his expedited departure, we can now look back with definitive successes and failures. This is how the Era of Sergio Marchionne came to an end, and the Era of Jeep begins as the dominant force in the car industry, perhaps to equal that of Goliath General Motors, now that Jeep takes the world stage.

Tesla Model 3 Red Color 1200x900 front view

By Armen Hareyan Jul 21 2018 - 3:09pm

No Question Tesla Can Build Nice Car, What Matters Is Can It Do It at 35K$ Price Point?

A new analysis from the Business Insider says "a tsunami of money could be headed Tesla's way in the next year - and that’s bad news for the bears." Let's look at Tesla's chances.

By Mary Conway Jul 21 2018 - 2:18pm

Sergio Marchionne Steps Down, Michael Manley New Fiat Chrysler CEO

In a stunning turn of events, Fiat Chrysler has announced that Sergio Marchionne is too ill to return to Fiat Chrysler and that Michael Manley will take over as CEO.

2018 Lexus GS 300 F Sport, review, features

By Denis Flierl Jul 21 2018 - 1:17pm

2018 Lexus GS 300 F Sport Ramps Up the Fun Factor

Akio Toyoda, CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, said he wanted the Lexus brand to be more sporty, and the GS 300 is what the CEO had in mind.

By Parks McCants Jul 21 2018 - 12:54pm

2019 Acura MDX now Available with Edgy A-Spec Design Features

With consumers embracing Euro specification crossover and SUV designs, the best selling SUV of all time goes A-Spec. Torque News takes a closer look.

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

By Denis Flierl Jul 21 2018 - 6:57am

New Subaru Ascent; Good Luck Getting a Test Drive

If you want a new Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler, you may have to wait. A recent report says you may not even be able to test drive one.

By Patrick Rall Jul 20 2018 - 4:15pm

Details on Why the Self-Driving Ford Mustang Struggled at Goodwood

Last week, we brought you a look at the autonomous 1965 Ford Mustang, which nearly self-drove itself into the straw bales lining the Goodwood Hill Climb and today, we bring you a look at why the classic car had such a hard time navigating the course without human assistance.

By John Goreham Jul 20 2018 - 1:58pm

Why 2018 Mazda CX-5 Has A Higher Safety Rating Than RAV4, Rogue, CR-V, and Forester

The Mazda CX-5 is now rated highest in safety among its compact crossover peers. Here's why.

By Al Castro Jul 20 2018 - 8:13am

Here’s 2 for the Road in 2019: Tesla to Put Roadster 2 and Mighty Semi into Production

In an unusual nighttime announcement during the week after the American markets closed, Tesla said it was setting 2019 production dates for two all new vehicles, one coming as a surprise. With the launch of the second generation Roadster and the surprise production of Tesla Semi, Tesla sets its sights on both extreme ends of the vehicle market, while it battles itself to bring the Model 3 to the global market, and battles insolvency before it beats them everywhere.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, WRX STI Type RA-R, new Japan-spec WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Jul 20 2018 - 7:22am

Subaru Releases New Japan-Spec WRX STI Type RA-R; Sells Out in One Day

Subaru just released a higher-performance WRX STI Type RA-R in Japan. Subaru sells out of the limited edition STI model in one day.

By Marc Stern Jul 19 2018 - 11:10pm

VW I.D. R Sets Another Record, This Time At Goodwood Hill Climb

When Volkswagen and its I.D. R race car showed up at Goodwood last weekend, it had only one thing on its mind, another record for the single-seat electric race car. It did that and then some.

By Marc Stern Jul 19 2018 - 7:33pm

VW, Subsidiaries Have Week Full Of Milestones

It has been an eventful week for Volkswagen Chattanooga and for VW's subsidiary Lamborghini.

By Marc Stern Jul 19 2018 - 11:06am

Special Audi TT To Mark The Model’s 20th Anniversary

When the 20th Anniversary Audi TT goes on sale, it will be a limited edition by default as the automaker is only producing 999 copies of the specialized model for customers.

By Patrick Rall Jul 19 2018 - 11:06am

Meet the 2019 Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car

Today, Mopar introduced their new funny car body for the 2019 model year, which takes on the appearance of the 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat – effectively replacing the Charger R/T funny car that has dominated the class since hitting the track back in 2015.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA Time Attack, record attempt, Romania's Transfagarașan

By Denis Flierl Jul 19 2018 - 7:38am

Subaru WRX STI Type RA Sets Another Amazing World Record

Subaru is at it again with the WRX STI Type RA Time Attack machine. See where they took it to set another new world’s record.

By Al Castro Jul 19 2018 - 6:41am

Porsche Taycan's Waitlist Should Avoid Tesla Model 3's Problems: Precautions and Expectations

EV customers and fans are holding their breaths almost as if EV fatigue is overwhelming us, while Autocar is reporting that Porsche AG is receiving interest from customers about the new production coded BEV Mission-E, now named the 2020 all electric Porsche Taycan utility sports saloon, that will compete with the Tesla flagship sports saloon, the Model S. But of course we’re all looking over our shoulder at, shall I write it? The debacle surrounding the Model 3.

By Marc Stern Jul 19 2018 - 12:52am

1,700 2012-2018 Lambo Aventadors Recalled For Tranny Fix

Volkswagen subsidiary Lamborghini has recalled 1,700 2012-2018 Aventador models to repair a problem with the transmission.

By Jordan Yan Jul 18 2018 - 10:26pm

The Nismo Juke May Be Nissan's Black Sheep and Diamond In The Rough

This Nismo Juke is the quirky, peppy, and fun car you didn't know you wanted.

By Mary Conway Jul 18 2018 - 9:40pm

Ford Recalling 550,000 Escapes and Fusions for Danger of Rolling Away

Ford is recalling 550,000 2013-2014 Ford Escapes and 2013-2016 Ford Fusions because they could roll away when the driver believes the vehicle is in park.

By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2018 - 5:15pm

Ford Came Way Short of 2017 GT Supercar Delivery Plans

Ford Motor Company originally planned to produce 250 examples of the Ford GT supercar for 2017 followed by another 250 in 2018, 2019 and 2020, but during the first year of deliveries, the automaker came up well-short of their planned production volume.

By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2018 - 3:45pm

MLB All-Star MVP Wins a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS for His Mom

The 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held last night in Washington and Houston Astros 3rd baseman Alex Bregman was named the Most Valuable Player - an award that comes with a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS that he is giving to his mother.

By John Goreham Jul 18 2018 - 10:26am

Report: "Tesla Model 3 Goes From Zero To Engulfed In Flames In 3.5 Seconds"

Satirical publication The Onion has us laughing out loud at its take on the Tesla Model 3.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, 2019 Forester, 2019 Outback

By Denis Flierl Jul 18 2018 - 7:20am

New Subaru Ascent May Get Tariff Price Increase Even Though It’s US-Built

Even though the new 2019 Subaru Ascent is made in the U.S. it could still get a price increase because of U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles.

By John Goreham Jul 17 2018 - 2:24pm

2019 Mazda Miata Fuel Economy Goes Up With New Engine Upgrades

Mazda is upgrading the Miata's engine for 2019. Here's how the changes impact fuel economy.

Toyota Prius named a car to buy now by U.S. News

By John Goreham Jul 17 2018 - 1:44pm

Toyota Prius Name A Best Car To Buy Now by U.S. News Autos - Here's Why

The Toyota Prius is a top-selling green car and has a legacy of happy customers. Here's why U.S. News Autos says now is the time to buy one.

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