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.

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.

By Patrick Rall May 24 2018 - 2:19pm

3 Important Upgrades for the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor

Ford Motor Company has announced that when the 2019 F-150 Raptor arrives in dealerships later this year, it will have three important new features including new Fox dampers, new Recaro front seats and a new high tech trail driving assist system.

By Armen Hareyan May 24 2018 - 12:58pm

Chevy Volt is Better For The Middle Class Than Tesla Because Electricity Is Always Cheaper Than Gas

Let's say you are a middle class family and need to decide between the Chevy Volt and Tesla Model S, how do you make the decision? I am not even talking about Tesla Model 3 as we haven't yet seen the the $35,000 price. Thus, it's not for the middle class.

Toyota Camry and Corolla have low recall rate.

By John Goreham May 24 2018 - 12:52pm

Toyota Camry and Corolla Among Vehicles With Lowest Recalls But What Happened With 4Runner?

Toyota makes two of the 10 vehicles with the lowest recall rate. The 4Runner finds itself on a different list unfortunately for owners.

Mercedes C-Class has highest rate of recalls in study.

By John Goreham May 24 2018 - 12:27pm

Study: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Has Highest Recall Rate Of Any Vehicle

A new study has found that of all the cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs for sale in America, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the highest recall rate.

By Armen Hareyan May 24 2018 - 11:59am

Chevy Volt vs Tesla Model 3 Charging Cost and The Math

Many people debate about the cost to charge electric cars and if it's cheaper to charge at home vs charging them in public or commercial stations. Really, how much does it cost to charge an electric car at a commercial charging station and at home. Which one is less expensive to charge: Chevy Volt or Tesla Model 3?

2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, off-road, X Mode

By Denis Flierl May 24 2018 - 7:49am

New Subaru Forester Offers Greater Off-Road Ability for Adventure Seekers

If you are looking for adventure, the new 2019 Subaru Forester delivers. See what improvements offer even greater off-road ability for adventure seekers.

By John Falk May 23 2018 - 11:47pm

When all the bugs are worked out of the Model 3 I am sure CR will change its feelings

Consumer Reports has finally tested the Tesla Model 3. According to engineers at the magazine the Model 3 suffers on a number of fronts. Much of the report revisits the usual problems with Tesla cars. They again bring up construction quality issues with the car. The usual squeaks and rattles with the dash and gaps in the body panels. The main issue with the car that garnered a "not recommended", rating was it's braking performance.

By Parks McCants May 23 2018 - 11:06pm

2019 Honda Insight may Buck the SUV Buying Trend

There’s no question in the automotive industry that crossover and SUV sales have long outsold sedans in North America, that’s a given So why does Honda embrace the 4-door sedan as demonstrated through Clarity and the soon to arrive Insight?

By Marc Stern May 23 2018 - 10:07pm

VW and Rallycross: You can’t keep a good race series down

After watching the failure of the Global Rallycross racing season, Volkswagen has enthusiastically jumped aboard its replacement, the American Rallycross (ARX) series. It kicks off Friday in Silverstone, England.

Uber suspends self-driven vehcle testing in key state following death.

By John Goreham May 23 2018 - 3:32pm

Uber Quits Autonomous Vehicle Testing In Arizona Following Death Of Pedestrian

Uber has announced the suspension of its self-driving vehicle testing in the state of Arizona.

2019 Hellcat Challenger and Charger Teasers

By Patrick Rall May 23 2018 - 1:32pm

2019 Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger: More Airflow Could Lead to More Power

After Dodge has focused on air flow in teaser images for the 2019 Challenger and 2019 Charger in Hellcat trim, I have to wonder if this focus on air flow might be a hint to more horsepower for the new model year – possibly numbers that will rival the new Corvette ZR1 and the upcoming Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, new ARX Rallycross Series,

By Denis Flierl May 23 2018 - 7:23am

Subaru Makes 3-Car WRX STI Splash in New ARX Rallycross Series

Subaru will enter three 2018 WRX STI Rallycross Supercars in the new ARX series. See who the #3 driver is.

By Mary Conway May 22 2018 - 4:45pm

Why Generation Z loves subcompact SUVs like the 2018 Ford EcoSport

Five years ago, very few people knew what a subcompact SUV was. Now it is one of the faster growing segments, due in large part to a new crop of car buyers. Move over millennials, Generation Z buyers like SUVs, too.

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