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 Robert Kay May 4 2018 - 3:39pm

EV Range anxiety: dream or reality?

Electric car range anxiety still scares some people away from buying EV, but there are two main psychological determinants of EV range anxiety, which I discuss in this tongue-in-cheek article and propose strategies to "treat" both rational and irrational EV range anxieties.

By Jerry Fielding May 4 2018 - 3:10pm

Over 1 Million Tesla Model 3 Leases?

It’s pretty hard to go one day without there being several articles about Elon Musk and the future of Tesla. The next Apple or the the next Nokia. Batteries, solar shingles, flamethrowers, but have we overlooked the elephant in the room? What is the future demand for leasing the Model 3?

2018 Subaru WRX, 2020 WRX, 6-speed manual gearbox

By Denis Flierl May 4 2018 - 7:08am

Subaru Boss Confirms WRX Manual Gearbox Will Stay

Subaru boss says the WRX 6-speed manual gearbox won’t be axed. See how many they sell compared to CVT automatics.

By Mary Conway May 3 2018 - 11:30pm

Welcome to American Motors and Rambler Heaven With 800 Pristine Examples

The Rambler Ranch is a fascinating slice of American Motors history. You will find 800 pristine examples of American Motors and Rambler vehicles. The Ranch is believed to house the largest collections of AMC vehicles in the United States.

Toyota opens automated vehicle test center.

By John Goreham May 3 2018 - 5:03pm

Toyota’s Automated Test Track Will Help Ensure Its Autonomous Vehicles Are Tested Safely

Unlike Uber and Tesla, Toyota’s tolerance for deaths from autonomous vehicles is zero. So here’s what Toyota is doing.

By John Goreham May 3 2018 - 1:50pm

The Most Important Changes to the 2019 Mazda CX-3 Crossover In One Image

We created this compilation image to show you the most important things that Mazda changed about the 2019 CX-3 crossover.

By Patrick Rall May 3 2018 - 11:38am

May Camaro of the Month: Carm Spataro's 1969 ProStreet SS

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for May 2018 is the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS shown above, owned by Carm Spataro.

Tesla Model S on autopilot 1200x900 size

By Armen Hareyan May 3 2018 - 7:58am

What would happen if Tesla goes broke under a massive burden of debt and unfulfilled promises

Most people can't imagine today's car industry without Tesla, but really, what will happen if the iconic EV maker of Model 3, Model S and Model X goes broke because of at least delayed promises and massive debt? Robert Malcolm Kay provides this commentary about the subject in Electric Cars forum.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, pet safety

By Denis Flierl May 3 2018 - 7:52am

Subaru Study; Safest and Most-Dangerous Spots For Pets In Your SUV

Consumers want to keep their pets safe when they travel. See what Subaru recommends for the safest spots for pets in your SUV.

By John Falk May 3 2018 - 7:40am

Plug-in Hybrids: Which one has better performance

The market for plug-in hybrids is getting crowded. Chevrolet introduced the Volt in 2011. Hyundai brought out their Ioniq plug-in hybrid in 2017 and the Prius Prime was also introduced in 2017. How do their drive trains and safety technology compare?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 5-Door hatch

By Denis Flierl May 3 2018 - 7:05am

Subaru WRX/STI Goes Into An 11th Month Slide; Where’s the Hatch

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are in a major slide backward. Would bringing back the 5-Door hatch help?

By Marc Stern May 2 2018 - 2:09pm

Which vehicles lead VW’s sales success? If you said Atlas, Tiguan, you’re right

Led by Atlas and Tiguan, Volkswagen continues to shake the sales doldrums that had engulfed it only a year or two ago due to the diesel emissions scandal.

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with a new hood

By Patrick Rall May 2 2018 - 12:43pm

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Gets a New Hood

FCA announced today that when the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat arrives later this year, it will wear a new dual hood scoop design that is unlike anything we have seen on the modern muscle car – one which should bring extra air intake the engine bay.

2018 Ford F-150 PowerStroke with a Horse Trailer

By Patrick Rall May 2 2018 - 12:05pm

The Ford F-150 Diesel the Community has Demanded is Here

Last week, I spent a day driving the 2018 Ford F-150 with the new 3.0-liter PowerStroke and I am here to tell you that this is the half-ton diesel that the truck community has been asking for over the course of the past few decades – combining functionality, performance and efficiency.

By Denis Flierl May 2 2018 - 7:42am

Without New Crosstrek Subaru Would See First Skid Backward

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek does it again. See how the new Crosstrek lifts the brand to another record.

Toyota Prius Prime dominates affordable EV sales in America.

By John Goreham May 1 2018 - 6:00pm

2018 Toyota Prius Prime Crushing Bolt, Volt, and Leaf In Affordable EV Sales Race

The Toyota Prius Prime has emerged as the runaway leader in affordable EVs. Bolt, Leaf, and Volt’s U.S. sales lag, as Prius Prime continues to impress.

By John Goreham May 1 2018 - 4:04pm

Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Level Out - Production Woes Continue

Another flat month of Tesla Model 3 deliveries is a bad sign.

By Patrick Rall May 1 2018 - 2:09pm

Ford Mustang Beats Dodge Challenger in April Sales Race

The sales numbers for April 2018 are in and for the second month in a row, the Ford Mustang has beaten the Dodge Challenger to lead the muscle car segment, with the Chevrolet Camaro being absent from this piece due to GM’s new reporting system.

By John Goreham May 1 2018 - 1:06pm

2018 Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider Sales Drop Heading Into Late Spring

Both Mazda and Fiat saw sales of their convertibles drop significantly heading into the late spring, early summer season. Will the 124 Spider and Miata rebound as the weather improves?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 50th Anniversary Edition, 9 millionth Subaru

By Denis Flierl May 1 2018 - 7:24am

50th Anniversary Crosstrek Is Subaru’s 9M Vehicle Sold; Move Over Baja

A 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is the 9 millionth Subaru sold in the U.S. See what repeat customer bought it.

By Mary Conway Apr 30 2018 - 11:27pm

Why Jeep Workers are Celebrating the End of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Model

Jeep workers in Toledo, Ohio, have finished production of the popular 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK model. It has been a spectacular run for the workers who are seeing record sales of Jeep vehicles. While the workers are sad to see the JK model die, they are excited about the new product that they will be building soon.

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody

By Patrick Rall Apr 30 2018 - 4:13pm

Rumormill Roundup: 2019-2021 Dodge Challenger

There are a great many rumors floating around the internet pertaining to the future of the Dodge Challenger, so we have put together a list of the most popular rumors right now and today, we will take a look at the likelihood of these rumors.

VW puts first laps on I.D. R, its Pikes Peak challenger

By Marc Stern Apr 30 2018 - 1:44pm

Is VW Pikes Peak effort real? The laps at Spa say it is and so does the driver

Volkswagen has officially taken the wraps off its Pikes Peak challenger, the I.D. R and has partially wrung it out at the Spa circuit in Ales, Belgium. The smile on driver Romain Dumas' faces says it all.

By Patrick Rall Apr 30 2018 - 11:33am

Watch Vaughn Gitten Jr Drift the F150 Raptor at the Nurburgring

When we talk about the new Ford F150 Raptor, we rarely discuss the Nurburgring or drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr, but in a new video from Ford Performance, we get to watch the highest performance pickup in the world go for a slide on the toughest road course in the world – and the results are awesome.

By John Falk Apr 30 2018 - 10:33am

The Honda Clarity Has Our Attention: Comparing to Chevy Volt

The electric and plugin hybrid car market is officially hot. Tesla, Chevrolet and Nissan have ruled the roost in the electric car market for quite a few years now. Tesla brought their first electric car to market in 2008. Nissan brought the Leaf to the market in 2010. Chevrolet began selling the Volt in 2011.

2019 Nissan Frontier, new Frontier mid-size pickup

By Denis Flierl Apr 30 2018 - 7:38am

Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 Needs To See U.S. Trails

What’s good for the UK is good for U.S. mid-size truck buyers. Check out the new Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 we hope makes it to U.S. shores.

2018 Subaru WRX, S4, Safety performance, EyeSight driver assist

By Denis Flierl Apr 30 2018 - 6:56am

Subaru WRX S4 Gets Improved Safety Performance

The 2018 Japan-spec Subaru WRX S4 gets improved safety performance. See why Subaru wants WRX to be the safest performance car.

By Mary Conway Apr 29 2018 - 9:47am

Why Jeep is Sending Workers Off-Roading in the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Workers who admire and respect the product they build are more inclined to do a better job. That is the idea behind a new program at the Jeep Toledo facility. Jeep is sending its workers off-roading so they can better appreciate the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC, review, specs

By Denis Flierl Apr 29 2018 - 8:04am

Meet the New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross; It’s Not a Coupe Anymore

This week we drive the all-new 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. See why the brand brought the Eclipse name out of retirement.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, 2.4-liter turbo boxer engine, new Ascent engine

By Denis Flierl Apr 29 2018 - 7:43am

Rumor Mill; Next-Gen Subaru WRX STI Might Get New 2.4-L Turbo

The next-generation 2020 Subaru WRX STI could get a new mill. See what rumors are swirling.

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