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 Armen Hareyan Apr 6 2018 - 9:35am

Tesla Soon to Add a Feature to Allow Latest Software Requests

Tesla may soon have a button labeled "Request Update," which will possibly increment a counter in the Tesla's database. But we are not sure. Here is what CEO Elon Musk tweeted yesterday.

2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, New York International Auto Show,

By Denis Flierl Apr 6 2018 - 7:12am

Did Subaru Shake Up Forester Enough For Consumers To Rediscover the SUV

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester remodel doesn’t look extreme on the outside. Did Subaru do enough to get consumers to rediscover it?

By Armen Hareyan Apr 5 2018 - 7:09pm

Elon Musk: "We Are Rapidly Headed Toward Digital Super Intelligence That Far Exceeds Any Humans"

Tesla CEO just tweeted that Chris Paine's AI movie is premiering tonight in which he has sharp warning about the AI and its future threat to humanity. Here is the video trailer of "Do You Trust This Computer" and what's in it.

Toyota Tacoma brake drum and axle problems lawsuit.

By John Goreham Apr 5 2018 - 5:23pm

Problems With Your 2016-2018 Toyota Tacoma Brake Drums - Read About This Axle Problem

A new lawsuit alleges that Toyota is selling defective axles on the current Tacoma that creates rear brake drum issues for owners.

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody

By Patrick Rall Apr 5 2018 - 12:43pm

3 Reasons Why Dodge Challenger Sales Keep Climbing 10 Years After the Debut

The modern Dodge Challenger was introduced for the 2008 model year, so with the arrival of the 2018 models, the modern Mopar muscle car is officially more than a decade old yet sales numbers continue to climb from year to year and today, we look at how FCA has kept this 11-year old car selling so well.

By Patrick Rall Apr 5 2018 - 11:26am

Dealer Rep Says Refreshed Camaro Coming for 2019, Previewed in Vegas

According to a dealership representative who attended the General Motors dealer’s conference earlier this week, the Chevrolet Camaro will receive a facelift for the 2019 model year and he knows this because the company showed off two examples of the new-look muscle car at their annual meeting.

By Armen Hareyan Apr 5 2018 - 9:50am

The Effect of Elon Sleeping In The Factory on Model 3 Production and a New Tesla Factory Drone Flyover

Tesla Model 3's production is gaining real momentum. This is something Tesla really needs and the timing is perfect considering the recent setback with Model X crash, investigation, debt issues and the release of the 1st quarter results. Let's now give credit to hundreds of Tesla workers.

Tesla Model S for Sale through a private party

By Armen Hareyan Apr 5 2018 - 9:16am

The best way to sell your Tesla Model S private party and where to list

Yesterday a Tesla Model S owner, who was getting ready to sell his early model, was asking about the best ways to sell Tesla Model S private party and where to list your car for sale for the best results.

2018 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Toyota 86, turbocharged Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86

By Denis Flierl Apr 5 2018 - 8:00am

Report: New Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86 Coming With Bigger Engine More Power

According to a Toyota source, a new Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 sports coupe is coming with a larger engine and more power.

By Parks McCants Apr 5 2018 - 1:01am

2018 Fit Sport Captures The Spirit of Honda’s Small Hatch Beginnings

Honda Motor Company drove to the forefront of the auto industry behind the wheel of fun to drive and affordable subcompact hatchbacks and sedans. 2018 Fit Sport reminds us of why we migrated in mass to the brand to begin with.

By Marc Stern Apr 4 2018 - 10:55pm

Top 5 Porsche Sales of March 2018: Continuing Record Sales Run

Porsche continued its record ways in March, setting records for the month and for the quarter.

By Armen Hareyan Apr 4 2018 - 10:20pm

Elon tweets reminder about Tesla Easter Eggs that are available and there will be more Easter eggs to come.

Today Tesla CEO Elon Musk's most recent Twitter update appears to be a fun surprise for Tesla owners. Musk recently showed off some of the new Easter Eggs in his latest Instagram post as well.

By Armen Hareyan Apr 4 2018 - 1:36pm

Plugging Tesla in Every Night vs Waiting Until Battery Gets to a Lower Level

"Does anyone know if Tesla recommends that one should plug their car in every night or wait till battery gets to a lower level. Does it matter? I charge to 80%, but sometimes only drive 40miles round trip to work daily," asks Chris Less in Tesla Model S Owners group on Facebook. Questions like this about how often to plugin and recharge your Tesla are common. Let's take a look at how Tesla owners plugin and charge their cars and what Tesla recommends.

Patrick Rall's 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall Apr 4 2018 - 12:56pm

March Hellcat of the Month: Patrick Rall’s 2017 Dodge Challenger

The March Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by yours truly.

By Armen Hareyan Apr 4 2018 - 10:49am

The 1st Tesla Model 3 Cars Appearing in China and Dubai Are Imported Second hand US Model 3s

Tesla investors are eagerly waiting to hear when Tesla will start directly to sell Model 3s in China. But with the recent tariff and trade "wars" between China and the United States selling cars with reasonable prices in China will become a more difficult task for Tesla.

By Patrick Rall Apr 4 2018 - 10:25am

April Camaro of the Month: Sean Mundy's 1967 SS/RS Convertible

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for April 2018 is the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Convertible shown here, owned by Sean Mundy.

By Armen Hareyan Apr 4 2018 - 9:11am

Uber Fatality vs Tesla Model X Fatality: The Difference and Safeguards for Self-driving Cars

Recently two major accidents shook the world of electric and self-driving cars: one involved self-driven Uber and the second involved a Tesla Model X in which autopilot was engaged.Is there a difference in these accidents? Tesla investors, in particular want to know because soon self-driving cars will be strictly regulated. Here are some details we know.

By Denis Flierl Apr 4 2018 - 8:01am

New Subaru Crosstrek Is Brand’s Hottest Star; Will It Pass Forester?

The new Subaru Crosstrek is now the brand’s hottest star. Will it pass Forester?

By Armen Hareyan Apr 4 2018 - 7:34am

Tesla-branded Tequila Is Now Called Teslaquila and It's 100% Puro De Agave

On April Foul's day when Tesla CEO made a joke about Tesla's bankruptcy he posted a picture surrounded by bottles of a booze called Teslaquila. Apparently Teslaquila is going to be the next product of Tesla. Here is the image of Teslaquila shared by Elon on his Instagram account.

By Armen Hareyan Apr 3 2018 - 7:08pm

Why Tesla Batteries Catch Fires, but Bolt and Volt Batteries Don't

Google Chevy Bolt battery fire and you will not find a single story that says Chevy Bolt had an accident and battery caught fire. Yet, there are number of Tesla cases where the battery caught fire after an accident. Why Tesla batteries catch fire while Chevy Volt and Bolt batteries don't. Or at least, in the case of Bolt and Volt the battery fires are extremely rare or unusual.

Toyota Tacoma sales top 20,000 units. Here's why.

By John Goreham Apr 3 2018 - 3:14pm

Why Toyota Tacoma Sales Continue To Outpace Competitors' - Planning

Toyota made changes to its production capacity to make space for more Tacomas. Those changes are showing real results. The big increase is yet to come. Details.

By Patrick Rall Apr 3 2018 - 2:01pm

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Makes Over 660 Rear Wheel Horsepower (Video)

The first batch of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has reached owners and one of them took his manual transmission LT5 car to a dyno shop to see how much power it makes at the wheels – hitting the 660 horsepower range with only around 250 miles on the car.

Toyota Prius Prime is the top-selling affordable EV.

By John Goreham Apr 3 2018 - 1:26pm

After 3 Months of 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Leads Among Affordable EVs, Outsells Bolt By 50%

The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is the top-selling affordable EV in America for the first three months of 2018. The Chevy Bolt is way behind.

By Patrick Rall Apr 3 2018 - 11:05am

Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Pull Away from Chevrolet Camaro in March

The Dodge Challenger posted its best sales month of the modern era in March, but the Mopar muscle car finished second in the monthly sales race to the Ford Mustang – while the Chevrolet Camaro finished a distant third and fell far behind the other two competitors.

By Armen Hareyan Apr 3 2018 - 9:32am

2 ways Elon Musk is fixing production delays with Model 3

Tesla Model 3's production is now personally managed and directed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk as he says it's his "most critical job' right now. Here is how he will do it.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, STI, Subaru Tecnica International, 30 year anniversary

By Denis Flierl Apr 3 2018 - 8:20am

How STI Reshaped Tiny Subaru Forever

STI, Subaru’s motorsports, and special performance vehicle division celebrates their 30th anniversary. See how STI changed Subaru forever.

By Marc Stern Apr 3 2018 - 12:59am

Audi continues winning ways; Q5, A6 named 'Best Cars for Family'

Volkswagen's Audi subsidiary continued its winning ways by taking two "Best Car" awards from U.S. News and World Report. The Q5 took the award for the third year and the A6 took it for 2018.

By Parks McCants Apr 3 2018 - 12:19am

2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid blurs the line between sport and low impact fuel efficiency

2018 Toyota presents a RAV4 that currently sets the bar for all compact 2-row Hybrid SUVs to follow, it’s that good. But there’s much more to this hybrid than initially meets the eye. This Hybrid family hauler has a sporting side.

Bruins' 7th Player Award includes Jeep Renegade.

By John Goreham Apr 2 2018 - 5:21pm

Jeep Dealer Hands Keys to New Renegade To Fan Family To Celebrate Boston Bruins 7th Player Award

As part of the Boston Bruins' 49th annual 7th Player Award, a lucky family was given the keys to a Jeep Renegade Sport.

By Armen Hareyan Apr 2 2018 - 12:04pm

Autopilot Is Still Very Dangerous, It Tempts People, Costing Lives

Tesla's Autopilot is very dangerous because it gives a false feeling of comfort, tempts people to release control of the car to the technology, which is yet to be perfected and therefore costs lives.

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