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 Nov 27 2017 - 8:39am

Prediction About Toyota Tundra: Unless Improved Not Sure Where It's Headed

Tundra is a tried and proven vehicle, but Toyota must look beyond what it's offering today to have a much more modern, perhaps hybrid, Tundra or no Tundra by 2020.

2018 Subaru Forester, Subaru lawsuit, soy-coated wires attracts rats

By Denis Flierl Nov 27 2017 - 8:20am

Subaru Hit With Another Lawsuit; Its Forester Attracts Rats

Another lawsuit has been filed against Subaru; Its Forester attracts rats?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, all-wheel-drive, off-road, AWD crossover, AWD SUV

By Denis Flierl Nov 27 2017 - 6:59am

Why Subaru Crosstrek Excels Where Most Crossovers Fail

Subaru created the all-wheel-drive crossover niche. Where most crossovers fail, the 2018 Crosstrek excels.

By Marc Stern Nov 26 2017 - 8:30pm

Why BMW recalls every i3 and issues stop-sale order unsold EVs

BMW has issued a stop-sale order for unsold i3 electrics as it seeks to find agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on resolving a test issue that has caused the electric to fail its tests.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2020 Subaru Outback, EV revolution, Plug-in-hybrid

By Denis Flierl Nov 26 2017 - 6:57am

US Could See All-Electric Subaru Outback, Forester, Impreza By 2022

Subaru will launch 3 new EVs in Japan by 2021. The U.S. could be next to get these models.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 25 2017 - 9:22pm

3 Good Stories of Wrangler Owners Helping Other Jeepers

Jeep Wrangler owners can sometimes be Good Samaritans. 3 weeks ago I learned about these three stories of Wrangler owners helping other Jeepers. I thought Torque News readers would enjoy reading them.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 25 2017 - 3:22pm

Tesla Semi Charging Station Size

Imagine the Tesla Semi truck's charging station size. How will be?

New Ford GT, Arctic Circle Raceway lap record

By Denis Flierl Nov 25 2017 - 11:04am

Watch New Ford GT Attempt Arctic Circle Raceway Lap Record [Video]

Can the new Ford GT break the Arctic Circle Raceway lap record?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, WRX STI S208, limited edition

By Denis Flierl Nov 25 2017 - 7:18am

Watch Subaru WRX STI S208 Attack Narrow Two-Lane Road [Video]

The Subaru WRX STI S208 won't see US shores. Here's what performance fans in the U.S. are missing.

Toyota Ireland launches diesel scrappage site.

By John Goreham Nov 24 2017 - 4:12pm

Diesel is Dead: Toyota Begins Diesel Scrappage Site In Europe

Diesel is the world's dirtiest fuel for automobiles. Toyota has moved away from diesel but is now going a step further.

By John Goreham Nov 24 2017 - 3:15pm

Here Are The Best 2 Winter Tire Picks For the Toyota Camry

Looking for winter tires for your Toyota Camry? We did the research and here are the best three tire models.

By Parks McCants Nov 24 2017 - 2:38pm

2018 Honda Accord: Ease of driver connectivity drives Accord to yet another accolade

“Performance” long an experience spoken of in relation to an automobile’s acceleration and torque, takes on a new definition in the era of the connected car. In rolls 2018 Honda Accord.

Hennessey F5, Koenigsegg Agera RS, world's fastest production car, interior

By Denis Flierl Nov 24 2017 - 7:42am

Feast Your Eyes On New Venom F5’s Stunning Interior

Check out the interior of what could be the fastest production car on the planet.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, best portable fridge, portable refrigerator

By Denis Flierl Nov 24 2017 - 7:08am

The 8 Best In-Car Fridge Units For Your Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Outback

For those camping trips away from civilization, here’s 8 of the best in-car fridge units for Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and Outback owners.

By Marc Stern Nov 23 2017 - 11:29pm

All it would take is one change, and VW could have a competitive pickup

A few months ago, we asked VW why the Amarok isn't offered here. Aside from its diesel power, the automaker told us that it didn't make sense given its marketing strategy. Well, now the pickup was named European Pickup of the Year, 2018 and sales are up as customers are excited. Don't you think that if it was offered in a gasoline version, it might not do well on this side of the ocean? We think so, but, we're not VW.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 23 2017 - 9:34am

Letter To The Editor: Colorado Diesel, 2.8 Duramax Is Nothing Short of Amazing

"On a test drive my truck chugged up that hill at 62 mph in 6th," writes Terry Onufer from Mars, PA who sent Torque News this letter sharing his driving experience of Chevy Colorado Diesel, 2.8 Duramax and says it will do most jobs a truck is called to do.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 22 2017 - 7:01pm

Perhaps The Worst BMW i3 Accident, Man Walks Away Unharmed

Now that there are many talks on the internet and auto blogs about the BMW i3 recall because someone women don't wear seat-belts, hear this story. This is perhaps the worst BMW i3 accident I have ever seen and the man walked away unharmed. That tells a lot about the car's safety.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 22 2017 - 4:46pm

The Rapid Acceleration of Tesla's Semi Truck Video Hits YouTube

We have seen the Tesla Semi electric truck, but here is a video, which shows how it really accelerates. This electric Semi's acceleration is rapid and swift.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 22 2017 - 4:14pm

Five of the Most Exciting Gadgets in the Mercedes E Class

Mercedes Benz recently unveiled its new 2018 E-Class Coupe in Barcelona, Spain. As we’ve come to expect from the luxury German automaker, the newest offering from the E-Class is packed to the brim with impressive technology and gadgetry. Take a look at these tech highlights from the Mercedes E Class. Torque News reader Kristien Matelski contributed this story.

2018 Mazda CX-5 has content additions at every trim level.

By John Goreham Nov 22 2017 - 4:09pm

Mazda Adds Goodies To Every Trim of the 2018 CX-5 Crossover - New Prices

Mazda's 2018 CX-5 crossover has new stuff, at every price point.

By Patrick Rall Nov 22 2017 - 3:06pm

Dodge Challenger Hellcat True Capabilities Unleashed via Tuning

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is an incredible performance car, but an owner in Michigan has gotten his supercharged Mopar muscle car into the 10.0s with nothing more than a good engine tune and a few simple drivetrain upgrades.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 50th Anniversary models, Gold paint

By Denis Flierl Nov 22 2017 - 8:00am

Subaru Confirms Limited Edition 50th Anniversary WRX STI; They Must Be Gold

Subaru of America confirms Limited Edition 50th Anniversary WRX STI. Will they get a special “Gold” paint?

By Marc Stern Nov 21 2017 - 11:39pm

Exciting Racing Marks Lamborghini World Final at Imola

The Super Trofeo racing season came to an exciting end as two qualifiers and a final saw eight different winners. Also, the Lambo Cup winner was announced and the Super Trofeo World Champions made their appearances.

electric vehicle concentration per state

By Armen Hareyan Nov 21 2017 - 9:58pm

Cool Map of Electric Vehicles Per 1000 People Leaves You Wanting To Know More

Yesterday the US Department of Energy released the transportation analysis fact of the week in which the state of California had the highest concentration of plug-in electric cars relative to population in 2016. It's a cool map, which makes you want to know more.

2018 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack Level 2

By Patrick Rall Nov 21 2017 - 1:33pm

The Arrival of the 2018 Ford Mustang Should Lead to a Big Sales Surge

Posts on social media suggest that the 2018 Ford Mustang has begun reaching dealerships around the country and when the cars hit at full force, the Motor Company will almost surely see another big spike in muscle car sales.

By Alex Guberman Nov 21 2017 - 1:28pm

Tesla’s Newest and Largest Supercharger in America is Now In Business

One of the biggest weapons of Tesla is its one of a kind supercharger network. It is exclusive to Tesla owners who are able to fast charge their cars while traveling or simply in need of an extra charge, and most of the time at absolutely no cost to them. Lately, as more and more Tesla vehicles hit the road, some of the more popular supercharger locations have been hit by long lines and therefore long wait times, sometimes totaling in up to 2 hours per one charge.

Toyota looks to increase efficiency in its U.S. Camry plant.

By John Goreham Nov 21 2017 - 12:14pm

Toyota's Constant Focus On U.S. Camry Manufacturing Efficiency Draws Fake News Angles

Toyota has the top-selling sedan in America, and one of the best reliability ratings in the industry. Now it wants more for its dollar and that is bringing out the speculators.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV

By Denis Flierl Nov 21 2017 - 10:21am

Subaru Teases New Ascent 3-Row Family Hauler Ahead of LA Auto Show

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent will make its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show during the press launch at the Subaru booth.

2018 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Forester. best off-road vehicles

By Denis Flierl Nov 21 2017 - 9:49am

5 Ways Subaru Forester Thumps the Competition; One Way it Doesn’t

The 2018 Subaru Forester puts distance between itself and the competition. Forester is the go-to SUV for those wanting to get off the beaten path.

By Marc Stern Nov 20 2017 - 11:53pm

VW’s Golf SportWagen Wins Car Connection “Best Wagon Buy” Honors

Volkswagen, whose fortunes have turned around substantially since last year, was awarded The Car Connection's Best Buy Award for its 2018 Golf SportWagen.

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