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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.

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE Nightshade Midnight Black profile 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE Midnight Black
Pick Your Winner Between 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE Nightshade and SE Trims
By Jeff Teague on January 7, 2020 - 4:09PM
Pictures may settle this debate as we compare 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE against its new trim-mate SE Nightshade Edition. What one are you most interested in?
Prefix Dodge Challenger Scat Pack
Prefix Challenger Scat Pack Championship Tribute Car Available for Purchase
By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2020 - 2:02PM
This Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack has been upfitted to resemble the Prefix/Stevens-Miller Racing race car that won the 2019 Trans Am TA2 championship, complete with a few extra ponies under the hood.
2020 Subaru Outback and X-Mode guide, Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent, how to use X-Mode, best AWD SUVs
You Would Use Your New Subaru X-Mode All The Time If You Knew This
By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2020 - 8:18AM
The Subaru X-Mode feature in the new 2020 Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, and Ascent is not just for extreme off-road adventures. See how to get the best use from it every day by using this Subaru X-Mode guide from Torque News.
2019 Ford F-150 Is Most Popular
Like New Ford F-150s, Used Models Lead The Used-Car Market
By Marc Stern on January 6, 2020 - 10:24PM
Like the new-pickup market, Ford F-150 trucks are the leaders in the used market. The information comes from an exhaustive study by iSeeCars which analyzed over 19 million new and used sales to come to its conclusion.
Tesla’s US Model 3 Sales drop after peak
Tesla’s U.S. Model 3 Sales Drop 25% In Q4 – Peak Model 3 Came And Went
By John Goreham on January 6, 2020 - 8:10PM
The Tesla Model 3 may never again regain its peak of sales in America as Tesla’s US Model 3 Sales drop by 25 percent in the 4th quarter. Here’s why.
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
Ford Mustang 1st, Dodge Challenger 2nd, Chevy Camaro 3rd in 2019 Sales
By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2020 - 1:43PM
For the second year in a row, the Ford Mustang is the bestselling muscle car in America and for the second year in a row, the Dodge Challenger beat the Chevrolet Camaro for second place in the segment.
Blue 2020 Ford F-150 in the desert, ford truck sales
How Ford F-150 Continues Its Sales Dominance
By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 6, 2020 - 8:57AM
For 43 straight years, the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling pickup truck in America. And for 38 straight years, the F-150 has been the best-selling overall vehicle in America. Sales figures for Ford’s trucks including F-150 and Ranger increased by more than 8 percent as Ford sold almost one million pickup trucks.
2020 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, best family 3-Row SUV
The All-New Subaru Ascent Surprises You And Is Now The Brand's Shining Star
By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2020 - 8:49AM
The all-new 2020 Subaru Ascent is the brand’s new shining star in the lineup. See how it steals the spotlight from the top-selling Outback wagon.
2020 Ford Shelby Super Snake orange color
2020 Ford Shelby Super Snake Gets Even Bolder
By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 5, 2020 - 12:04PM
Bold Package offered by Shelby American to make extremely rare Shelby Super Snake in limited edition colors. Retro-vibe blended with modern performance will make these Super Snakes a sight to see at Barrett-Jackson.
New Subaru Outback, Subaru class-action lawsuit, 2011 Subaru Outback airbag lawsuit
A New Lawsuit Against Subaru Claims Airbag In The Outback Wagon Caused Serious Injury
By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2020 - 7:57AM
Subaru has been hit with another class-action lawsuit over an issue with the Subaru Outback. See what a Virginia woman claims happened when the vehicle's airbag deployed.
Logo for the Police Responder
Ford F-150 Police Responder Is First And Only Pursuit Rated Pickup Truck
By Marc Stern on January 5, 2020 - 1:21AM
Ford has just come out with the only "pursuit-ready" police pickup on the market. After testing at the Michigan State Police facility, the figures show that it has beaten all the competition put against it.
2020 Subaru WRX STI vs 2020 Honda Civic Type R, best winter sports cars,
4 Reasons Why New Subaru WRX STI Is The Best Choice Vs Faster Honda Civic Type R
By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2020 - 1:05PM
As a daily winter driver, we would pick the 2020 Subaru WRX STI over the Honda Civic Type R. The Type R is no match for the STI when the snow flies.
2020 Toyota Tacoma Magnetic Gray Metallic SR5 Double Cab with XP Package
2020 Toyota Tacoma Enjoys Record-Breaking Year and Here is Why
By Jeff Teague on January 4, 2020 - 12:13PM
Toyota just released year-end financial numbers and the Tacoma had its best year of all time. Here are the reasons it dominates its market and why you just might want one.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe designo cardinal red metallic front view
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic Coupe Colors and GLC Trim Levels Explained
By Armen Hareyan on January 4, 2020 - 11:58AM
Some people either like or don't like coupe cars, but the 2020 Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe has a successful combination of style, sportiness and functionality. Let's take a look at the 2020 GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe.
2020 Subaru Forester, 2020 Outback, 2020 Ascent
Subaru Can't Build The New Forester, Outback, And Ascent Fast Enough For You
By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2020 - 7:24AM
You would buy even more new 2020 Subaru Forester, Outback, And Ascent models if the automaker could build them faster.
2019 Dodge Charger
Dodge Charger Bucks Industry Trends, Posts Huge Sales in 2019
By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2020 - 5:32PM
The Dodge Charger continues to shine brighter as other automakers discontinue their large sedans, showing that plenty of Americans want a big, powerful family sedan with rear-wheel-drive.
Why BEVs fail and PHEVs succeed.
Inside EVs Article Illustrates Why Affordable Plug-in Hybrids Make More Sense Than BEVs
By John Goreham on January 3, 2020 - 11:45AM
A deep dive by one of the top experts on EV charging perfectly illustrates why affordable battery-electric vehicles are far from the solution for most drivers.
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt side view, Ford Mustang lineup, Ford Mustang history and Bullitt, best performance cars
Bullitt Mustang, Not Just A Hero Car, But a Legend
By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 3, 2020 - 11:07AM
With the original Bullitt Mustang, the hero car that started it all, going to auction, Ford continues to honor the heritage of this car. They have had three special edition versions of the Bullitt.
2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Ruby Flare Pearl interior seats beige, Toyota SUVs, Toyota Highlander trim levels
2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Features for All Trim Levels
By Jeff Teague on January 3, 2020 - 9:42AM
Learn what standard features are included in all trim levels for the 2020 Highlander Hybrid.
2020 Subaru Forester, best SUVs for families, best in safety protection, best cars for easy car seat installation
New Subaru Forester Beats 4 Mercedes-Benz Models Scoring Best In Adult And Child Safety
By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2020 - 7:05AM
You don’t have to buy an expensive luxury SUV to get the safest vehicle. See how the 2020 Subaru Forester tops four Mercedes-Benz vehicles to be #1 in safety scores.
FCA's CES Display Electric plug-in jeep wrangler
Jeep's Plan to Electrify the Crowds at CES With Plug-In Wrangler
By Mary Conway on January 2, 2020 - 11:07PM
Jeep is planning to release more information at the Consumer Electronics Show about its plans to electrify some of its Jeep vehicles under the Jeep 4xe banner.
C8 Corvette Race Car number 3
C8 Corvette Racing Entry Looks Incredible in Team Livery
By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2020 - 2:09PM
Corvette Racing team member Jordan Taylor introduced his 2020 C8.R race car with its competition livery on Twitter and it looks ready to battle for the GTLM title.
Vote for Tesla as top auto news story of the decade.
Vote Here For Tesla Model S As Most Influential Automotive Product Of the Decade
By John Goreham on January 2, 2020 - 11:54AM
Consumer Reports is conducting a poll of the most important products of the past decade. You can vote for Tesla here.
2020 Ford Mustang Orange Color, second generation ford mustang is coming
It’s The End of The Ford Mustang As We Know It
By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 2, 2020 - 11:45AM
The Ford Mustang has endured many doom and gloom prognostications over its 56-year history. And never once has Ford ceased to not produce a pony car. General Motors can’t say that about the Corvette or the Camaro. So, with all the talk and dissent over the Mustang Mach E, is this truly the end of the Mustang as we know? Probably not.
Three dead in two separate Tesla crashes.
Two Tesla Crashes Kill Three In One Day - One Brings Federal Scrutiny
By John Goreham on January 2, 2020 - 10:48AM
In an unusual day of accidents for Tesla, three motorists have lost their lives in two separate crashes. One has federal investigators taking a close look. (Images linked in story)
Woman killed in Tesla crash.
Second Crash In One Month Of A Tesla Into A Parked Firetruck Results In Fatality
By John Goreham on January 2, 2020 - 10:11AM
Teslas continue to smash into the back of parked first responder vehicles doing their work. This time the crash had a tragic end. (Images linked from story)
2020 RAV4 XLE Premium Blueprint front end rain-sensing wipers
How Rain-sensing Wipers Work on 2020 Toyota RAV4 and How to Get Them
By Jeff Teague on January 2, 2020 - 9:12AM
Learn how rain-sensing wipers work on the 2020 RAV4 and similar vehicles and how you can make sure they are on your next purchase.
2020 Subaru Outback, Outback XT turbocharged model, fuel mileage, horsepower
Why You Need More Turbocharged Models Like The New Subaru Outback XT
By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2020 - 8:49AM
Subaru is known for its turbocharged engines that go back to the 1980s and they deliver power, and efficiency. Why doesn’t Subaru offer more turbocharged options like the 2020 Outback XT?
Toyota Prius solar technology to recharge future cars
This New Tech Could Make A Solar Toyota Prius Practical
By Peter Neilson on January 1, 2020 - 9:47PM
2020 is the year we are going to see some incredible things. This new solar technology is going to change everything we know about solar charging. Here is what it could mean for the solar Prius of the future.
new Subaru Outback recall, 2016-2017 Subaru Outback, Subaru recalls
Subaru Starts The New Year With Another Outback Recall
By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2020 - 11:45AM
Subaru issued a number of recalls in 2019, and they start the new year with another Outback recall. See what safety issue affects the best-selling model.
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