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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.

About those automotive tariffs and President Trump.
The Other Side of Import Duties And A Quick History of Auto Tariffs and U.S. Presidents
By John Goreham on June 6, 2019 - 3:24PM
Read this if you think we don’t already have auto tariffs or they started with President Trump.
2019 RAV4 Hybrid is the most popular green car in America.
The top-Selling Affordable Green Vehicle In America Is Toyota's RAV4 Hybrid
By John Goreham on June 6, 2019 - 10:48AM
40 MPG 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid outsells every affordable EV combined in May.
2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Package
2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Package: Tough, Versatile and One-of-a-Kind
By Jeff Teague on June 6, 2019 - 8:07AM
The 2019 Toyota Tundra features an optional TRD Off-Road package that improves your truck’s off-roading capabilities. Let’s see what makes it so unique and special.
New Subaru all-electric vehicle, Toyota joint venture, new Subaru EV, electric Subaru SUV
Subaru and Toyota Announce Joint Partnership To Develop All-New Midsize, Large Electric SUVs
By Denis Flierl on June 6, 2019 - 7:01AM
Subaru will tap Toyota technology to develop new midsize and large passenger electric vehicles.
2019 Ford F-150
You'll Never Guess What Ford is Using to Make Your F-150's Wheel Liners
By Mary Conway on June 5, 2019 - 11:47PM
Bill Ford prides himself on the company being environmentally friendly. Henry Ford pioneered using sustainable products. See the innovative way Ford is using recycling to produce modern auto parts for F-150 pickup truck.
all-new Duramax Turbo Diesel 2020 Silverado
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado's New Weapon in the Pickup Wars
By Mary Conway on June 5, 2019 - 7:37PM
Chevrolet is releasing more information about the all-new Duramax Turbo Diesel that will be featured in the 2020 Silverado. Chevy is promising a game changer with segment-leading torque and horsepower.
VW ID. R
Another Speed Record Topples To VW’s ID. R. e-Race Car
By Marc Stern on June 5, 2019 - 7:36PM
It took only five months of work to set VW's ID. R. electric race car and top-of-the-automaker's ID. family but when the engineers were finished they knew they had a winner. Indeed, the changes to the ID. R. let the VW e-racer smash the old Nurburgring/Nordschleife lap record by more than 40 seconds.
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Gasoline MPG and Advantages
3 Factors to Consider When Picking 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Gasoline RAV4
By Jeff Teague on June 5, 2019 - 4:35PM
How will you choose whether to buy a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or RAV4 gasoline model? It is not an easy decision. Here are a few important factors to consider that may help you decide.
Tesla U.S. sales report for May
Tesla U.S. Vehicle Sales Up In May - Will Volume Return To 2019 Levels?
By John Goreham on June 5, 2019 - 2:14PM
Tesla's sales soften in the U.S. market. Here's a look at how Tesla did in May and year to date.
cute Tesla Car Wash
Small Daughter Surprises Her Father During a Tesla Car Wash With a Tessie Song
By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2019 - 12:34PM
Michelin and GM partner on airless wheels and tires
GM, Michelin's Airless Tire Innovation Can Make Flat Tires a Thing of a Past
By John Goreham on June 5, 2019 - 11:34AM
Are you sick of hassles with TPMS? If so, maybe this new innovation from Michelin and GM will make your day with their innovative airless wheels and tires.
2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Octane Edition
Dodge Charger Hellcat Octane Edition Arrives for 2019
By Patrick Rall on June 5, 2019 - 10:20AM
Octane Edition adds unique wheels, stripes, badges and interior bits, giving the Hellcat Charger a modified appearance inside and out.
2019 Subaru Forester, best compact SUV, best small AWD SUV for families
Are You Looking For The Best Compact SUV? New Subaru Forester Scores 12th Award
By Denis Flierl on June 5, 2019 - 7:30AM
New 2019 Subaru Forester gets another award. Is it the best compact SUV?
2019 Subaru WRX STI, ARA, Oregon Trail Rally, David Higgins, Travis Pastrana
Higgins Battles Back For First Win With Dominant Performance In Subaru WRX STI
By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2019 - 5:57PM
Higgins and Drew are back. See how they win the Oregon Trail Rally in dominant fashion.
2020 Lexus RX will have Android Auto
2020 Lexus RX and RXL Will Be First Lexus Vehicles With Android Auto
By John Goreham on June 4, 2019 - 4:36PM
Lexus is updating the iconic RX line and it will debut Android Auto for the company. The new Lexus RX change is coming with the 2020 model.
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD
Exclusive: Toyota To Offer Standard SiriusXM on All 2020 Models Including Tacoma by May 2020
By Jeff Teague on June 4, 2019 - 2:58PM
In an effort to offer more advanced multimedia applications to its customers, Toyota will phase in standard SiriusXM for all grades in all models, including the 2020 Tacoma and Camry, beginning this fall. See what models will be the first to get standard satellite radio.

Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car Versus Camaro Funny Car
Johnson's Dodge Charger Gives Mopar a 3rd-Straight Funny Car Win
By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2019 - 12:25PM
Tommy Johnson Jr drove his Dodge Charger Hellcat funny car to his first win of the season and the 4th for Don Schumacher Racing.
Tesla Model S used as electric tractor
Tesla Owner Uses Model S as a Tractor and Gives Tesla an Idea
By Armen Hareyan on June 4, 2019 - 11:50AM
2019 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Black Exterior
Review of 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR5: the Workhorse of the Tacoma Family
By Jeff Teague on June 4, 2019 - 11:44AM
The Toyota Tacoma has a strong fleet of trucks ready to go the distance, especially those equipped for tough off-roading. Perhaps the true Tacoma workhorse, though, is the SR5 grade. Check out what makes it so special.
carVertical launches in the US
carVertical Launches In US Market - The Easiest Way to Uncover Mileage Fraud and Accidents
By John Goreham on June 4, 2019 - 11:18AM
carVertical is a new tool that used vehicle shoppers will find quite handy.
2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, Best Cars of 2019
Record Number Of Subaru Outbacks Fly Off Dealer Lots, New Forester Isn’t Far Behind
By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2019 - 7:08AM
The outgoing Subaru Outback is still outselling the all-new Forester. See why it’s a good time for customers to buy one.

Fifth Gen Honda Civic
Want To Make Sure Your Car Stays Yours? A Standard Tranny Will Assure It
By Marc Stern on June 3, 2019 - 11:52PM
Want to ensure that your vehicle remains yours? The answer to this is simple, install a standard transmission. It seems that Millenials have never learned to shift for themselves. So, if someone were to consider boosting your vehicle the simple fact that it is equipped standard makes it virtually theft proof.
Ford F150 must be turned into EV
EV Versions of Top-Selling Trucks, Like Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma, are still not available, but There Is Good News
By Armen Hareyan on June 3, 2019 - 7:51PM
Canada's British Columbia last week joined 10 US States and a number of major countries, which have passed mandates to achieve Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by 2040. This is the good news, but the automotive industry and governments must work overcome the obstacles and concerns to make this a reality.
Tesla stock declines 30% in 30 days.
Tesla Stock Declines Thirty Percent In Just 30 Days - Closes Under $180 Per Share
By John Goreham on June 3, 2019 - 4:53PM
Tesla stock has declined a staggering amount in just one month. Where is the bottom for this distressed stock? Financial reports are looking quite gloomy.
2019 Mazda Miata wins three awards - in one week.
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Earns Three Awards In Just Six Days
By John Goreham on June 3, 2019 - 3:32PM
The Mazda Miata is piling up awards at the rate of three per week this spring.
Talley Camaro ZL1 Launch 8.99 Run
Michael Talley's 6g Camaro ZL1 is the First in the 8s
By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2019 - 1:16PM
This past weekend, Michael Talley piloted his 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 down the quarter mile in just 8.992 seconds, becoming the first person to put one of these factory supercharged Chevys in the 8-second range.
Toyota Tacoma Dog Platform
Man Makes a Dog Platform On His Toyota Tacoma To Give Them Some More Space
By Jeff Teague on June 3, 2019 - 11:45AM
They say a dog is a man’s best friend. For most dog lovers, this affection definitely goes both ways. See how one Toyota Tacoma owner modified his cab to give his furry best friends more space.
2019 Toyota Camry XLE vs. Camry XLE Hybrid
2019 Camry XLE vs. Camry XLE Hybrid: How to Make the Right Choice
By Jeff Teague on June 3, 2019 - 11:08AM
The 2019 Toyota Camry is used to being popular, as it is America’s best-selling sedan. At the top of the Camry fleet is the XLE. Several key factors help you decide between a 2019 Camry XLE and Camry XLE Hybrid.
2019 Subaru WRX STI, NBR, 47th Nurburgring 24-Hour Race, details, specs
Subaru WRX STI NBR Finishes At The Top In Nurburgring 24-Hour Pre-Race, Attempts 6th Win
By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2019 - 9:04AM
The countdown is on for the upcoming Nurburgring 24-hour race. Can Subaru's WRX STI win its 6th class title?
2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, specs, features, exterior styling
Subaru Couldn't Care Less If You Don’t Like The Same Old Styling On New Outback SUV
By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2019 - 6:43AM
Subaru scores high in most areas of the new-generation 2020 Outback, but why didn’t they bring more dynamic exterior styling enhancements?
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