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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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT S-AWC, Review

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 21 2018 - 1:00pm

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Arrives In US; Affordable Fuel-Efficient SUV

U.S. families get the new Outlander PHEV for the first time. How fuel-efficient is this SUV?

By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 21 2018 - 12:02pm

Model 3 White Interior Actually Looks Very Nice

Torque News has covered number of stories about different color combinations of Tesla Model 3, but this picture with a white interior actually looks very good and appealing.

New Bridgestone Blizzak LT is for large pickups and SUVs.

By John Goreham G+ Feb 21 2018 - 10:02am

If You're Looking For the Best Truck Tire for Snow and Ice, the New Bridgestone Blizzak LT May Be Your Answer

Bridgestone’s new Blizzak LT is designed specifically for heavy-duty pickups and large SUVs.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, rooftop tents, outdoor enthusiasts, camping

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 21 2018 - 9:46am

Subaru UK Makes Pitch to Outdoor Enthusiasts With New Crosstrek

Subaru pitches the new 2018 Crosstrek to outdoor enthusiasts. Have you ever used a rooftop tent for camping?

By Marc Stern Feb 20 2018 - 11:36pm

Most-powerful Porsche 911 GT3 RS to debut at Geneva Motor Show

Porsche will introduce most-powerful 911 GT3 RS later this year as a 2019 model. The 545-horsepower flat-six is the biggest naturally-aspirated engine the automaker has ever stuffed under the rear engine cover.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 20 2018 - 8:37pm

Tesla Model 3 Owner Asks Fellows To Stop Crashing Model 3 Because of Insurance

"Can you guys quit crashing your Tesla Model 3s? This insurance quote for my car next week is almost twice what I was expecting," wrote one Model 3 owner on Reddit this afternoon sharing this image of how his Model 3 insurance cost has doubled withing a week.

By John Goreham G+ Feb 20 2018 - 5:31pm

4 Changes Toyota Must Make To Keep the New 2019 RAV4 Number One

Here is our list of what Toyota must do to keep the RAV4 in a top sales position as it heads into its next generation.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 20 2018 - 4:47pm

Tesla Model S Ambient Lights Turn This Tesla Into Something Out of Tron

Take a look at this Tesla Model S premium interior ambient lighting that one Model S owner posted on Instagram and Facebook.

Honda_Pro_Jason_With_Civic_Type_R_Revealed

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 20 2018 - 2:49pm

HondaPro Jason’s Epic 2017 Civic Type-R Color Change

Torque News takes a first look at HondaPro Jason's epic Civic Type-R factory specification color change. There's a heck of a lot too it. But then again, there's only one HondaPro Jason. What's it take to do it right? Read on.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 20 2018 - 11:08am

No 7-Speed Manual for the 2019 Camaro - Possibly the 10-Speed Automatic

It now looks as though a 7-speed manual transmission will not be offered in the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, but it does appear as though the 10-speed automatic transmission may be used in more models than just the ZL1.

By John Goreham G+ Feb 20 2018 - 9:45am

The Other Cars Toyota Prius Owners Drive May Surprise You, Sorry if it Ruins Your Stereotyping

We polled Toyota Prius Owners to see what else was in their garage. The results were eye-opening.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, towing capacity

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 20 2018 - 8:03am

Will New Subaru Ascent 2.4L 4-Cyl Have Enough Power For Active Families?

Will the new 2019 Subaru Ascent, the largest vehicle Subaru has ever built, have enough power with a 4-cylinder engine?

By Marc Stern Feb 19 2018 - 11:48pm

Do auto ads tell the truth? Not if they are talking about four-wheel-drive

So, you think auto ads tell the truth? Here's the easy answer, uh-uh; nope, they don't; nah, not even close sometimes, especially if they are talking about four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.

By Hande Tuncer Feb 19 2018 - 2:16pm

Five Features I Love About My 2018 Mazda CX-5

Having recently purchased a new 2018 Mazda CX-5, here are the top five reasons I fell in love with this vehicle.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 19 2018 - 1:11pm

Camaro ZL1 Wins the 2018 Daytona 500

The Chevrolet Camaro got a fantastic start to its time in NASCAR’s big leagues with Austin Dillon winning the Daytona 500 in his #3 Camaro, while the #43 ZL1 of Darrell Wallace Jr took the runner-up position and three other new Chevy race cars finished in the top ten.

2019 Subaru Ascent, largest Subaru dealer in U.S., Subaru of New England, Ernie Boch Jr.

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 19 2018 - 11:17am

Meet a U.S. Dealer Who Sells More Subaru Cars Than Any Country

Meet a U.S. Subaru dealer who sells more AWD cars than any country, and influenced Subaru Corp to increase the size of the new 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler.

By John Goreham G+ Feb 19 2018 - 9:49am

2018 Mazda CX-5 and Mazda3 Prove They Are Great Family Cars With Two Awards

Mazda’s CX-5 crossover and Mazda3 compact car have both Earned Good Housekeeping Awards.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 19 2018 - 7:06am

Subaru VIZIV Tourer Concept Will Debut in Geneva; WRX STI Hatch Preview?

Subaru Corporation will unveil a new VIZIV Tourer Concept at the Geneva International Motor Show. Is this a WRX STI hatch preview?

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 17 2018 - 10:09pm

2018 Accord Sport 1.5L Turbo Perfect Daily Commuter Car

Last Friday, I dropped by my favorite Honda dealership to revisit the reinvented 10th generation Honda Accord. Now exclusively turbo powered, these key features make 2018 Accord Sport the perfect do-all daily commuter car.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, ARA rally series, 2018 ARA schedule

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 17 2018 - 11:50am

Surprise Move Puts Atkinson, Sandell Behind Wheel of New Subaru WRX STI Rally Cars

Two new Subaru drivers will pilot the 2018 Subaru WRX STI rally cars joining Higgins and Pastrana in the 2018 ARA Rally Series. Why did Subaru add the two GRC drivers?

2019 Subaru Ascent, pre-order, pricing, fuel mileage, auto shows

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 17 2018 - 9:53am

Families Can Pre-Order New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Now

The new 2019 Subaru Ascent is available for pre-order now. See when it’s expected to arrive

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 16 2018 - 4:44pm

The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Must Have This One Feature

The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is coming and the Motor Company has promised that it will have more than 700 horsepower, but if the new ‘Stang is going to compete with the likes of the Camaro ZL1 and the Hellcat Challenger, it is going to need an automatic transmission.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 16 2018 - 3:51pm

Dodge Challenger, Charger Hellcats are Faster than Supercars on a 2-Mile Run

A pair of videos showing the Dodge Challenger and Charger in SRT Hellcat trim hitting 195 miles per hour on a 2-mile airstrip show that these Mopar muscle cars are more than just quarter-mile machines – turning in better top speeds than several supercars.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, J.D. Power vehicle dependability study

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 16 2018 - 9:10am

Subaru Scrapes Bottom in Latest J.D. Power Dependability Study

Subaru has never ranked high in the J.D. Power Dependability Study, but they slip further. See how far they fall.

By Marc Stern Feb 16 2018 - 12:26am

Which automaker has won 3 GHC awards in three years? Audi

For the last three years, the Good Housekeeping new car awards program has honored Audi with a "Best New Car" award. There's a reason, Audi not only builds quality vehicles, but it also meets the standards established by the program. It makes it a lot easier to buy a Q7 knowing it is a GHC winner.

By Sashka Avanyan Feb 15 2018 - 7:58pm

Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Turns Out To Be An Absolute Let Down

The Maserati Ghibli S Q4 turns out to be a huge let down of a car, and for it’s price point, it doesn’t seem to be worth a single penny.

Tesla Model S and Range Anxiety in Grand Canyon

By Sashka Avanyan Feb 15 2018 - 7:32pm

How the Tesla Model S may give you range anxiety, all the way to the grand canyon

A couple from Atlanta decided to take their Tesla Model S on a road trip across the United States and pushed the car to it’s limits in long distance driving. And then range anxiety at Grand Canyon.

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 15 2018 - 3:09pm

2019 Subaru Ascent Pricing, Fuel Mileage Announced; Starts at $31,995

Subaru of America announced pricing and fuel mileage on the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent. See what each trim costs along with detailed features.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 15 2018 - 2:31pm

The New Yenko/SC Stage II Camaro Makes Big Power in a Small Quantity

The modern-day Yenko Camaro from Specialty Vehicle Engineering now has a Stage II package that lifts the output of the 455-horsepower LT1 up to 1,000 horsepower – but we don’t know the price and only 25 units will be made.

By Marc Stern Feb 14 2018 - 10:50pm

VW Atlas wins Good Housekeeping 2018 Best New Car Award

There are lots of car of the year awards out there, but how do you determine which one is best. Could it bet the work of Consumer Reports whose sleuthing turns in some of the best work in the business? Could it be the gold-standard of awards, the MT Car of the Year Award? Or could it the Good Housekeeping award which combines the work of the Good Housekeeping Institute Lab with the expertise of Car and Driver?

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