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 May 31 2018 - 12:03am

Want a Different Vacation Stop? Try Lamborghini's ‘Walk of Fame’

One of the more photogenic cars on the road, the Lamborghini has been featured in a number of famous films over the last half-century.

By Marc Stern May 30 2018 - 7:49pm

Taking No Chances, Volkswagen Recalls Some Atlases

Whether a recall is 1 car or 1 million, responsible automakers usually push things out quite quickly to make sure owners are notified. It is also a PR coup when a recall is handled quickly and efficiently as it shows the automaker thinks highly of its customers.

By Armen Hareyan May 30 2018 - 1:34pm

Tesla Should Remove The Black Box as Humans Aren't Ready for Autopilot

Crash after crash involving Autopilot shows that the human beings are not ready for Tesla's Autopilot. It's better to remove them and save lives or change the name.

2018 Nissan Titan SL 4x4 Crew Cab, Midnight Edition

By Denis Flierl May 30 2018 - 7:35am

Nissan Titan SL 4x4 Crew Cab: Comfortable, Versatile, Competitively Priced

We’ll check out the 2018 Nissan Titan SL 4x4 Crew Cab Midnight Edition and see how it performs in the high-altitude of Colorado.

By Mary Conway May 29 2018 - 10:59pm

Kyle Busch sets NASCAR Record With Wins at Every Track

33-year-old Kyle Busch drove his #18 Toyota Camry into the record books. He has now won on every active NASCAR race track.

By Mary Conway May 29 2018 - 9:33pm

GM Issues Urgent Recall for Some 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverados and Tahoes

General Motors is recalling about 23,000 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The company is concerned that the driver's side seat belt could separate and not restrain the driver in a crash.

Police: Tesla Model S hits parked police cruiser while Autopliot engaged.

By John Goreham May 29 2018 - 7:09pm

Another Tesla On Autopilot Hits Another Emergency Vehicle - You Can't Make This Stuff Up

Another crash by one of Tesla's six-figure supercars on Autopilot has been reported. This time the Tesla Model S hit a parked police car.

By Patrick Rall May 29 2018 - 4:49pm

Hennessey HPE1000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Hits 60 in 2.7 Seconds

It has been a few months since we talked about the Hennessey high performance packages for the supercharged Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, but this new video from the Texas-based tuner shows the 1,012-horsepower in action on a drag strip – and the results are impressive, to say the least.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

By Patrick Rall May 29 2018 - 12:41pm

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Teased from Above

Ford Motor Company has rolled out the latest teaser image of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 and this is, without question, the best look we have gotten at the car so far – with this overhead view presenting the top line and the overall shape of the car from front to rear.

What did Elon Musk tweet during his battle with the media.

By John Goreham May 29 2018 - 10:34am

Reality Checking Elon Musk's Model 3 Production & Quality Updates

During a week in which Elon Musk battled the media over the facts surrounding the Model 3's production and quality, we look back at what Mr. Musk discussed via Twitter.

Uber's safety driver a felon who tested postivie for drugs.

By John Goreham May 29 2018 - 9:59am

That Uber's Safety Driver In Fatality Was A Convicted Felon Was No Accident

Uber's safety driver was a convicted felon. Uber hires felons on purpose. Here's what the company says.

NTSB investigation of Arizona fatality reveals disturbing facts.

By John Goreham May 29 2018 - 9:30am

NTSB Investigation of Arizona Fatality Uncovers Disturbing Facts About Uber's Self-Driving System

A preliminary report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on the pedestrian fatality in Arizona helps explain why self-driving tests should not be done on public roads.

By John Goreham May 29 2018 - 9:05am

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. Outlander Sport - How Are they Different?

We test both the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL and Outlander Sport SEL. Here's what we found.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Americas Rallycross series (ARX) results, Silverstone

By Denis Flierl May 29 2018 - 7:36am

Subaru WRX STIs Start New ARX Rallycross Where They Left Off in GRC

The new ARX Rallycross series was created when Red But Global Rallycross shut down. Subaru brought three 600hp WRX STI Supercars and they started right where they left off.

By Parks McCants May 28 2018 - 5:13pm

2018 Toyota C-HR Fails to Deliver 3 Important Purchase Considerations

The very dynamic looking 2018 Toyota CH-R initially promises an exhilarating drive and ride experience. Arguably the most visually thought provoking compact crossover on the road today, Toyota CH-R fails to deliver in three important purchase consideration categories.

By Armen Hareyan May 28 2018 - 10:30am

Is There a Reason Chevy Doesn't Advertise Its EVs on TV? They Are Great Cars

GM makes great cars and Chevy makes great EVs. Yet, you will hardly see a Chevy Volt or a Chevy Bolt advertised on TV. Torque News wants to explore the situation and search if there is a reason for Chevy not advertising its electric cars on TV as actively as other major carmekers do.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Forester, certified pre-owned (CPO)

By Denis Flierl May 28 2018 - 8:26am

Subaru Forester: 10 Must-Shop CPO Cars for 2018

Autotrader says the Subaru Forester is one of the 10 must-shop certified pre-owned (CPO) models they consider to be "good as new.”

By Mary Conway May 28 2018 - 12:27am

Will Power Wins Indy 500 Driving for Chevrolet and Penske Racing

Team Penske veteran driver Will Power just won the biggest race of his career at the Indianapolis 500.

By Marc Stern May 28 2018 - 12:00am

VW Engineers Balance Performance, Weight in Pikes Peak Challenge Racer

Volkswagen Motorsport's engineering team has had to balance performance and weight to build the record-challenging racer for the June 24 Pikes Peak Hill Climb.

By Marc Stern May 27 2018 - 4:16pm

Solid-State Batteries Offer Audi the Chance to Build High-Performance EVs

Audi is doubling down on solid-state batteries as it prepares its electric high-performance supercar. Solid-state batteries offer higher power density for their size than conventional lithium ion. The automaker may be looking for a technology partner, as well. Samsung is among the potential partners mentioned.

By Denis Flierl May 27 2018 - 8:21am

2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design; Destined to Make Waves

The all-new 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design is destined to make waves in the compact luxury segment.

2018 Subaru Impreza, Impreza sedan, Impreza 5-Door, Kelly Blue Book 10 Coolest New Cars Under $20,000 2018

By Denis Flierl May 26 2018 - 7:39am

3 Reasons Why Subaru Impreza Named 10 Coolest Cars Under $20K

Kelly Blue Book named the 2018 Subaru Impreza to the 10 Coolest Cars Under $20K list. There are three reasons why it will have millennials looking.

By Marc Stern May 25 2018 - 11:47pm

VW Keeps Racking Up Honors for Its Products

After a rocky couple of years, VW keeps on racking up honors for its products. This time it was named to Kelley Blue Book's coolest cars list.

By Armen Hareyan May 25 2018 - 11:37pm

5 Things You Need To Know About Tesla and Elon Musk That Happened This Week

Tesla had a rough week, especially the Thursday and Friday, but there is also good news. The week started with Consumer Reports not recommending Tesla Model 3 because of problematic brakes and other issues, but we are not even going to mention that anymore in this article. Let's see what else happened that is noteworthy.

Red Nissan Leaf in a dealership 1200x90 size

By Armen Hareyan May 25 2018 - 2:46pm

Real Experiences of Nissan Leaf Owners from Dealerships When Buying an EV

Yesterday, when I published the story discussing the 4 most common ways car dealerships steer car buyers away from electric cars I asked several Nissan leaf owners about their experiences when buying a car from a dealership. Here is what they said.

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango

By Patrick Rall May 25 2018 - 2:28pm

Dodge Charger, Challenger and Other FCA Bestsellers Included in Massive Cruise Control Recall

FCA is recalling 4.8-million vehicles including the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500 and several other popular models over a concern that the cruise control system could get stuck in the set position and it will not shut off – potentially leading to an accident if the system will not deactivate as expected.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 WRX, 2019 WRX STI Series.Gray, engine upgrades

By Denis Flierl May 25 2018 - 7:08am

2019 Subaru WRX STI Gets Power Upgrades, New Series.Gray; Pricing Details

The 2019 Subaru WRX STI gets engine upgrades, and WRX and WRX STI feature a new limited edition Series.Gray model. Here are the details.

By Armen Hareyan May 24 2018 - 8:01pm

4 Most Common Ways Dealers Steer Car Buyers away From EVs

The last time you went to a car dealership to buy a new or used car, most probably you were not introduced to the dealership's used or new electric car inventory. At last, this is according to a new study by a group of researchers who posed as car shoppers. I am not surprised as I will tell you what my local Chevy dealer told me once.

Tesla can't build an affordable Model 3.

By John Goreham May 24 2018 - 5:38pm

Tesla Can't Make Affordable Model 3 Cars - Company Will "Lose Money and Die"

Elon Musk explains why Tesla has never built a single base version of its Model 3 at the imaginary $35K price point.

By Patrick Rall May 24 2018 - 3:16pm

Courtney Force and Her Camaro Dominate the Funny Car Class in Kansas

For the third time this season, Courtney Force drove her Chevrolet Camaro funny car to the winner’s circle, coming from the top qualifying spot to beat teammate Robert Hight in the all-Camaro final round.

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