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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.

Refreshed 2020 Toyota Tacoma Will Be Revealed In 1 Week - What Changes Will You Look For?

By John Goreham on January 29, 2019 - 11:23AM

Here's what you can expect when Toyota reveals the new Tacoma next week.

2019 Subaru Outback, best resale value, Best Mid-Size SUV/Crossover

Why You Don’t Want A Used Subaru Outback; Check Out Resale Values

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2019 - 6:41AM

Consumers looking to buy a used all-wheel-drive Subaru Outback SUV may want to reconsider. Check out the Outback’s resale value.

Ford V8 AWD Hybrid Drive Patent Discovered, Possibly for Mustang and F-150

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2019 - 12:00PM

It has been known for some time that Ford will eventually offer a hybrid variant of the Mustang and the F-150, but a patent filing from the Motor Company reveals a V8 hybrid drivetrain that also integrates all-wheel-drive – possibly signaling the first Mustang that powered all four wheels.

New MazdaSpeed 3? - Mazda Now Has All The Ingredients It Needs To Create Segment's Best Hot Hatch

By John Goreham on January 28, 2019 - 9:16AM

Mazda's new Mazda3 has a new feature that could enable Mazda to create the best hot-hatch in America.

2019 Subaru Forester, Subaru plant closure, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Restarts New Forester, Crosstrek Production; What Is The Impact On Customers?

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2019 - 6:52AM

The Japan plant has restarted new Forester, Crosstrek and Impreza production. See how the shutdown could affect customers.

Bugatti Divo Available For Only $7.5 Million

By Marc Stern on January 27, 2019 - 11:46PM

If you are interested in one of the world's most wanted cars, you have your chance to buy one, but you have to have $7.5 million to play. When the Divo was introduced at Pebble Beach last year all of the build slots -- 40 -- were thought to have been presold. But, according to Mobile.de a German dealer has put a build slot -- and the Divo that is in that slot -- on sale for the figure noted. It's the first one available.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, new 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Employee Commits Suicide From Overwork At Japan Factory

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2019 - 7:27AM

When you think it can’t get any worse, there is more bad news for Subaru Corp. An employee commits suicide from being overworked at the Subaru plant in Japan.

How Can GM Bring Back The Chevy Volt from China

By Ivan Jue on January 26, 2019 - 12:50PM

Bringing Back Chevy Volt from China could help GM to use the Volt as a transitional vehicle for a bit longer, so General Motors may have the time to launch additional electric car offerings.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, Best small AWD SUV, Subaru styling

If Subaru Customers Get This One Thing, It Will Radically Change The Brand

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2019 - 8:15AM

Subaru customers want one thing from the Japanese automaker, and if they get it, it will radically change the brand.

New 2019 Mazda3 - Now With AWD, Key Infotainment Upgrades - Priced From $22 to $31K

By John Goreham on January 25, 2019 - 5:03PM

We break down the facts and figures on the new Mazda3.

Tesla Model 3 ready for delivery and checklist

Tesla Model 3 Delivery Checklist: Detailed and Complete

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2019 - 1:05PM

A lot of people all over the world are about to get their Tesla Model 3. Here is a very nice delivery checklist that you can use. Thanks Navid Gondal and Chris Davis from TM3SLO website for permission to use this Model 3 delivery checklist.

2019 Corvette Grand Sport Drivers Series

Corvette Racing Drivers Get Their Own Grand Sport Packages for 2019

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2019 - 12:49PM

Heading into the weekend-long festivities surrounding the Rolex 24 Hour race at Daytona International Speedway, Chevrolet has introduced the 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Drivers Series – a quarter of special appearance packages designed to pay tribute to the drivers of the modern Corvette endurance racing program.

Bukoff's letter to Mark Reuss questioning Chevy Volt termination

Email I sent to Mark Reuss - By killing the Volt now, you are throwing away the best transition vehicle

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2019 - 12:33PM

Mark Reuss, could You give us a better explanation of why GM is killing the Volt now? asks Allen Bukoff, an automotive researcher and an avid EV enthusiast in this letter sent to Mark Reuss, the president of General Motors. It's a very interesting letter asking valid questions about untimely termination of Chevy Volt when the new generation of EVs are still two years away from showing up.

The 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown Ghia and a sample of the Luxury Brands

The Cadillac XT6-Gate Debate: Luxury Car Brands: Are They Even Needed Anymore In the Age of Car Sharing, RoboTaxis, and Autonomy?

By Al Castro on January 25, 2019 - 11:22AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: It’s not looking too good in the public relations arena for Cadillac and GM when the national, now world conversation nows turns toward questioning the existence of luxury car brands after the Cadillac XT6-Gate GM Debacle. Aston Martin’s CEO weighed in with the XT6-Gate to establish six ultra brands, and none of the ones below it like Cadillac will surpass them. But let’s be clear: XT6-Gate is an American problem, not a European one.

Tesla Model 3 Resale Value by Kelley Blue Book

Great News For Tesla Model 3 Resale Value Based on Very Little Data

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2019 - 10:37AM

According to the list of Kelley Blue Book's 2019 Best Resale Value Award Winners Tesla Model 3 is apparently going to hold its resale value better than its closest competition. However, Tesla Model 3's resale valuation raises lots of questions as its based on a very little data.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, engine specs, fuel mileage

Subaru Ascent; Is Its Small 2.4L Engine Big Enough To Haul Your Family?

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2019 - 6:40AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent is powered by a small 2.4-liter engine. Is it big enough to haul your family?

Porsche Doubles Electric Taycan Production Before First Sold

By Marc Stern on January 24, 2019 - 11:01PM

Even before the first Taycan has rolled off an assembly line, Porsche has doubled the number of E-Taycans that will be built this year. It also expects that it will sellout of the 2020 personal sports electric.

Camaro Funny Car Driver Courtney Force Retires Suddenly

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2019 - 4:05PM

Over the past few years, Courtney Force has become one of the front-runners in the NHRA Funny Car ranks in her John Force Racing Chevrolet Camaro, but with the promise of another strong season in 2019, the winningest female driver in the class’s history has retired suddenly.

Toyota Brand and Tacoma Earn Best Resale Value Brand and Model In 2019 KBB Rankings

By John Goreham on January 24, 2019 - 1:34PM

Toyota dominates the new 2019 KBB resale value rankings. Here's how Toyota did.

1st Toyota Supra, Ford GT, Mustang Shelby Generate 5.7 Million For Charity Highlighting Missed Tesla Model 3 Opportunity

By John Goreham on January 24, 2019 - 1:15PM

This week two new models 1st production cars generated a whopping 4.6 million for charities. Looking back, Tesla missed a huge opportunity to do good.

2019 Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Subaru plant shut down

UPDATE: Subaru Stops All Japan Production

By Denis Flierl on January 24, 2019 - 7:54AM

Subaru Corporation has stopped all production in Japan due to a power steering defect on 2019 Forester, Crosstrek and Impreza models. Update: All vehicles could be affected.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, cars with best resale value

Subaru Crosstrek Tops Toyota RAV4, Forester For “Best Resale Value” Award

By Denis Flierl on January 24, 2019 - 6:42AM

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek beats the all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 and all-new 2019 Subaru Forester SUV to win KBB’s “Best Resale Value” Award in the Compact SUV/Crossover segment. What does it mean for Subaru customers?

Cadillac Escala Concept, XT6, and the President’s State Car via GM press Room

The Cadillac XT6-Gate Debacle, the “Lead Brand” Stumble, and the Solutions: What Now to Do Moving Forward

By Al Castro on January 24, 2019 - 5:40AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: While GM didn’t strike an iceberg like Titanic with the recent Cadillac XT6-Gate Roll Out, XT6’s Super Cruise “Radio Delete” from the options list Gaffe, and Caddy’s the ”Lead Brand” Announcement Kerfuffle with no Caddy BEV for three years, it certainly ran into the reefs too quickly like the Costa Concordia. Although it isn’t a massive blockbusting disaster, it is a serious debacle that needs some changes. And they better do it soon.

2019 VW Jetta IIHS Rating Knocked Down Over Headlights

By Marc Stern on January 23, 2019 - 6:10PM

In a not-too-rare occurrence, Volkswagen's 2019 Jetta has found itself on the receiving end of some bad news from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Normally, the series would have breezed through the annual testing by the insurance agency. However, thanks to headlight design, the automaker finds its ratings knocked down.

Safety Group Uses Statistical Analysis To Find Elevated Hyundai Kia Fire Risk

By John Goreham on January 23, 2019 - 3:18PM

HDLI has found that Hyundai and Kia vehicles have a much higher than average risk of non-crash fires.

VW will use Ford Ranger in some markets.

Ford Finds a Global Partner For New Ranger Pickup Platform - Will It Be Rebadged For North America?

By John Goreham on January 23, 2019 - 12:39PM

We had suspected that Ford would find a private label partner for its new Ranger. Now we know it will be VW.

Details on the 2019 Ram Cummins Engine with 1000 lb-ft of Torque

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2019 - 10:24AM

The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is powered by a new version of the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel that delivers industry-leading torque levels of 1,000 lb-ft and in order to make use of that monster power, changes were made in just about every area of the trucks.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Crosstrek, power steering defect, recall info, plant shut-down

Subaru Shuts Down Forester, Crosstrek, Impreza Production On Defect News; How It Effects Customers

By Denis Flierl on January 23, 2019 - 7:19AM

Subaru Corp shuts down their Japan plant for two weeks on news of a power steering defect on 2019 Forester, Crosstrek and Impreza models. What is the impact on customers?

2019 Corvette Special Edition to Debut on January 25 at Daytona International Speedway

By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2019 - 12:22PM

There is no other information available, but the schedule of events for this weekend’s Rolex 24 festivities includes the introduction of a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Special Edition – which could be some sort of final-edition package celebrating the C7 ahead of the expected mid-engine debut later this year.

2020 Subaru WRX STI S209, STI S209, NAIAS 2019, details and specs

Get Rare Glimpse Of Custom Shop And Factory Where Subaru STI S209 Is Hand-Built

By Denis Flierl on January 22, 2019 - 8:05AM

Get a rare glimpse of the Subaru Tecnica International custom shop and factory where they hand-build the all-new 2020 Subaru WRX STI S209. Video.

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