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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.

Tesla Model 3 dropped from Consumer Reports list.

Tesla Model 3 Dropped From Consumer Reports Recommended Listing Due To Owner-Reported Reliability Issues

By John Goreham on February 21, 2019 - 1:07PM

Consumer Reports drops the Tesla Model 3 from its list of recommended vehicles due to problems reported by Model 3 owners.

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New Subaru Forester Invigorates Urban-Adventurers

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2019 - 7:43AM

Subaru says the all-new 2019 Forester is the most adventurous Forester ever. Here’s what makes it a good vehicle for outdoor enthusiasts.

VW To Leave U.S. Motorheads Misty As T-Roc R Won’t Be Available Here

By Marc Stern on February 20, 2019 - 3:01PM

Volkswagen is about to leave U.S. gearheads looking at the store window as the automaker introduces a performance version of its Europe-only performance crossover SUV the T-Roc R. Rumors have abounded that the automaker had been planning something for Geneva next month. This was it.

Spy shot of i4 electric, i4 proto pics, 430i, and my 328i towed to the shop.

Test Drive: Dropping Off my 3 Series For a Week in a Loaner BMW 430i: the Setup for the Soon Coming i4 Electric

By Al Castro on February 20, 2019 - 9:35AM

Sometime next year BMW will be introducing their first real non-compliant full production all electric car. It won’t look as funky as i3 does. It’ll actually look like a real normal car. And it’ll be based off the 4 series. So with my BMW in the shop AGAIN, and the dealer giving me a 430 coupe as a loaner, I decided to take this opportunity to give you a dynamic of what to expect from a 4 series electric by looking at the gas one and my car, a 3 Series, first.

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Customers Want New Subaru Crosstrek EV; When Will You See One?

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2019 - 6:45AM

Subaru will bring a new all-electric Crosstrek small SUV in the near future. Here’s when customers can expect to see one.

Shopping For A Mazda? Here are The Best Mazda Dealers Of 2018

By John Goreham on February 19, 2019 - 5:24PM

Mazda's President's Club is Mazda's own internal award for the best of its dealers. Check here to see if your local dealer made the list.

Th 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is great where it isn't expected to be.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4X4 – Good At What You Expect – Better At What You Don’t

By John Goreham on February 19, 2019 - 9:25AM

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is a rough and ready off-roader, right? Yes, it is, but also so much more.

New Subaru VIZIV Adrenaline Concept, Geneva Motor Show, new Subaru EV

Subaru Teases “VIZIV Adrenaline Concept”; A New Subaru EV Preview?

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2019 - 8:21AM

Subaru announces a new VIZIV Adrenaline Concept will be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. Is this a new Subaru EV preview?

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Reasonably Priced Subaru Ascent Grabs “Family Vehicle of the Year”

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2019 - 6:29AM

Tribeca was a bust, but the all-new Subaru Ascent is a hit. See what the Midwest Automotive Media Association says about the largest vehicle Subaru has ever produced.

2020 GMC Acadia Will Look More Like a Truck

By Mary Conway on February 18, 2019 - 10:37PM

GMC is giving the 2020 Acadia a bolder look, even giving the SUV an all-new AT4 trim package. The result is a more rugged-looking crossover.

Juiced: the electrical vehicle takeover

By Damien Ludwick on February 18, 2019 - 7:25PM

According to Wards intelligence we will have 142 total hybrid, electric, and fuel cell vehicle models by 2020. The addition of popular consumer vehicle options such as SUVs and Trucks turned electric could multiply the adoption rate of electric vehicles. Many consumers may hold out on going electric until there is a comparable vehicle model such as an electric truck or SUV to replace them.

Ford Mustang GT Review: A Hellcat Owner's Perspective

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2019 - 6:44PM

I recently spent a week driving a 2018 Ford Mustang GT fastback with the optional Performance Pack 1 and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the track-focused pony car, but rather than just another review talking about the features of America’s bestselling sporty car, I will talk about the key aspects from the perspective of someone who daily drives a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

Volkswagen Recalls 6,322 Vehicles To Repair Faulty Rear Springs

By Marc Stern on February 18, 2019 - 12:36PM

Volkswagen has recalled 6,000 vehicles to repair possible faulty rear springs. According to the automaker, it is possible that a rear coil spring might shatter causing handling problems and the possibility for an accident.

Bentley Bentayga World’s Fastest SUV Still Has Way To Go

By Marc Stern on February 18, 2019 - 10:30AM

Despite the fact that the Bentley Bentayga hasn't achieved its corportate goals yet, the luxury SUV still holds the mark as the world's fastest SUV, edging out the Lamborghini Urus by a bit.

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Best Subaru Deals; Don’t Expect Special Offers On Forester

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2019 - 7:52AM

If you are looking for the best Subaru deals in February and on President’s Day, here is what customers will find. Don’t expect special offers on Forester.

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Will Customers Have Quality Issues With New 2020 Subaru Outback Like Ascent?

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2019 - 6:32AM

Subaru is riding high now, but for how long? Subaru dealers are worried customers will have similar quality issues with new 2020 Outback as Ascent.

Tesla's Missed Opportunities To Lower Cost and How Can It Finally Make the $35,000 Model 3

By Damien Ludwick on February 16, 2019 - 4:27PM

Tesla must drastically reduce costs to make the $35,000 model 3 possible. Currently the lowest priced model 3 is $42,900. Tesla has to reduce the cost almost $8,000 to make the $35,000 Model 3 possible. It is important for Tesla to get this vehicle to market as soon as possible to transition to retain profitability and to truly bring sustainable transportation to the masses.

This is why Plug-In hybrids still make sense today

By Dean McManis on February 16, 2019 - 9:07AM

In these recent cold days and nights I am reminded of why I like my plug in hybrid. For the last few years I have leased and then owned Chevy Volts, and now I have a Cadillac ELR, which was Cadillac’s short-lived luxury coupe that shared the Volt’s drivetrain. I really liked my Volts, and the ELR even more. The biggest value of a plug in hybrid is that it is essentially an electric car. Here is why.

Hyundai's EV Battery That Lasts a Lifetime

By Damien Ludwick on February 16, 2019 - 8:44AM

Hyundai provides lasting peace of mind in its electric vehicles and hybrids with an offering not provided by other EV manufacturers: a lifetime battery warranty. This warranty is provided to the original owner with some restrictions.

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Subaru WRX/STI Score ALG's “Best Sports Car”; You Should Buy New Not Used

By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2019 - 8:20AM

The 2019 Subaru WRX and WRX STI score “Best Sports Car”, their eighth overall and fourth straight win for retaining their value. You should buy new not used.

Honda's Solid Value Retention Is No Accident

By John Goreham on February 15, 2019 - 4:58PM

Lightly used Honda Civics, Pilots, HR-Vs, and CR-Vs are not that great a bargain compared to buying a new model. The interesting part is Honda intended it to be that way. Here's how Honda keeps its used car values so high.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Petter Solberg, WRC

Another Solberg Will Fly Iconic Blue, Gold Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2019 - 2:10PM

Another Solberg will behind the wheel of a Blue, Gold and Yellow Subaru. See who will be flying a 2019 Subaru WRX STI Super rally car.

February Camaro of the Month: Jeff Fines 327-Powered First Gen

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2019 - 1:39PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for February 2019 is black-and-gold 1968 shown here, owned and loved by Jeff Fine.

Dodge Challenger Technically Leads January Muscle Car Sales

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2019 - 11:46AM

FCA is now the only American automaker reporting monthly sales, so the only muscle car with reporting monthly sales for January is the Dodge Challenger, making the Mopar muscle car the leader for what will be my final monthly muscle car sales report for the foreseeable future.

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New Subaru Legacy Gets Turbo, If Outback Gets 2.4XT Why Not Forester?

By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2019 - 8:27AM

The all-new Legacy sedan gets a new turbo and the 2020 Outback should also get a 2.4XT, so why did Forester 2.0XT get axed?

Automakers Recall 5.2M Vehicles In Continuing Takata Recall; VW’s Contribution 119,000

By Marc Stern on February 15, 2019 - 12:35AM

Even as Volkswagen added 119,000 vehicles to the latest Takata recall figures, other automakers such as Toyota and Fiat-Chrysler Autos added millions of vehicles to the list. And, Ford issued a do-not-drive order for some 2006 Ranger pickups and their Mazda equivalents.

2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat of Charlie Link

February Hellcat of the Month: Charlie Link's 2017 Destroyer Gray Dodge Charger

By Patrick Rall on February 14, 2019 - 7:33PM

The February 2019 Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT shown above – owned , driven and raced by Charlie Link.

Honda Clarity pricing compared to Tesla Model 3.

Real-World Price Comparison Shows Honda Clarity PHEV Costs About Half That of Mid-Range Tesla Model 3

By John Goreham on February 14, 2019 - 11:28AM

The Honda Clarity PHEV is the top-selling affordable EV in America and Tesla's Model 3 is the top-selling EV overall. Here is a real-world price comparison of the two that illustrates just how much more green vehicle buyers will pay for a Model 3.

Consumer Reports Study Mirrors AAA's - Tesla Model 3 & Nissan Leaf Range Drops by About 50% In Cold Weather Operation

By John Goreham on February 14, 2019 - 10:13AM

The second study in a week shows that EV range drops by as much as half in cold weather operation. Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf both show similar results.

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Should You Buy A Certified Pre-Owned Subaru Outback Or Wait For New 2020 Model?

By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2019 - 6:06AM

You can save money buying a certified preowned vehicle and Auto Trader says the Subaru Outback is one of the 10 Best Certified preowned cars to buy. Here’s why you might want to wait a year.

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