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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.

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2018 - 9:58AM
A new report with input from General Motors has stated that the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette will not make its grand debut at next month’s 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit – meaning that we will all be waiting even longer for what could be the next generation of the legendary American sports car.
By Denis Flierl on December 12, 2018 - 8:27AM
Subaru will launch the all-new WRX STI in 2020 but it needs significant upgrades. There are five upgrades that will keep performance fans happy.
By Mary Conway on December 11, 2018 - 11:43PM
The 2019 Daytona 500 will bring back one of NASCAR's favorite drivers. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be driving the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado as the pace vehicle.
By Marc Stern on December 11, 2018 - 4:27PM
Volkswagen's Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch has denied having early notice of the Dieselgate scandal and the automaker continues to say the same thing as reports surface to the contrary.
By John Goreham on December 11, 2018 - 3:16PM
Ford has announced that its new 2019 Ranger will have the same MPG Combined ratings as the diesel Colorado and Canyon.
By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2018 - 11:28AM
Perhaps the most shocking move by General Motors last week was reassigning Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser to the company’s electric vehicle program, taking him away from the muscle car program that he has led since the Camaro returned for 2010.
By John Goreham on December 11, 2018 - 11:03AM
We check in a Lincoln buyer that we highlighted in July to see how the switch from Lexus RX to Lincoln MKC has been going.
By Armen Hareyan on December 11, 2018 - 8:48AM
Some German automotive reporters have gathered information about the date when the new 60kWh Nissan Leaf will debut and we already know why the 2019 Leaf didn't debut at the LA Auto Show. However, there seems to be a little disappointment that it will be without liquid-cooling. Many EV drivers were waiting for this feature that the Bolt has.
By Denis Flierl on December 11, 2018 - 7:53AM
The 2019 Subaru Forester gets upgrades in interior volume and fuel mileage. How does it compare with the competition?
By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2018 - 3:19PM
When the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 debuts next month at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, it will be sporting a high performance braking system that will be the first Motor Company product to utilize 3D printed components – although we don’t know which pieces of the super-Stang’s stoppers will be constructed with the high tech process.
By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2018 - 1:10PM
FCA plans to launch a three-row version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee by 2022 and based on a new report by the Detroit News, this larger version of the legendary SUV could be built at the now-inactive Mack Avenue Engine Plant II in Detroit – meaning that as GM is closing American plants, FCA could re-open an idled facility in Michigan.
By John Goreham on December 10, 2018 - 12:33PM
Tesla was single weeks from "death" earlier this year according to Elon Musk. If Tesla had failed, would The U.S. government have offered a lifeline?
By John Goreham on December 10, 2018 - 10:30AM
We compare the all-wheel drive 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e to the Subaru Impreza and focus on space, safety, and price. You may be surprised at this tale of the tape.
By Denis Flierl on December 10, 2018 - 7:56AM
Subaru launches their first-ever all-new 2019 Crosstrek plug-in hybrid. See why it may not be a good fit for you.
By Al Castro on December 10, 2018 - 7:31AM
OPINION AND ANALYSIS: Inasmuch as we are fooling ourselves into believing that gasoline new car purchases will be a viable option even in some parts of the world past 2030, we are also fooling ourselves into believing that we’ll be able to drive our present and near future classic cars around twenty plus years from now. This is a tail pipe dream. Well, like Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin has also found a solution to anticipate this issue.
By Mary Conway on December 9, 2018 - 9:42PM
Fiat Chrysler is expected to announce that it will open a new plant in Detroit by 2020. We look at why Fiat Chrysler needs the plant and politically why it makes sense to open it in Detroit.
By Al Castro on December 8, 2018 - 10:25PM
OPINION AND ANALYSIS: With VW Group’s accelerated plans to cease gas car production sooner, Bentley needs to ask itself what kind of car company does it want to be? If Aston Martin stuffed battery packs inside the seats and boot spare tire wells and fenders of a Rapide, why there isn’t something similar done inside a Spur or a Mulsanne? Bentley isn’t doing that; they’re running counterculture to their heritage, and risk losing what they worked hard to get after leaving Rolls Royce: not becoming another Cadillac.
By Marc Stern on December 8, 2018 - 9:36PM
In a wide-ranging interview, Stephen Winkelmann, honcho of Bugatti, put to rest the idea that the hypercar manufacturer was going to attempt a run at the land speed record for production models. He also noted there would be no drop-top Chiron Divo, as well.
By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2018 - 8:19AM
Does Subaru really need a hot hatch? See how the WRX/STI sedan compares with Volkswagen Golf R sales and Honda Civic Type R estimates.
By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2018 - 1:37PM
General Motors still hasn’t acknowledged the existence of a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette, but what the automotive world believes to be the racing version of the C8 was recently captured on video testing at Sebring – giving us a great chance to hear the engine of the next Chevrolet Racing endurance car in action.
By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2018 - 7:00AM
The all-new Subaru Forester gets another global award. This time it’s the “New Zealand Car of the Year.”
By Marc Stern on December 6, 2018 - 10:07PM
Volkswagen has recalled nearly 74,000 crossovers and sedans to fix a warning issue. On some 2018 and 2019 Atlas, Jetta, and Tiguan models with standard keyed ignitions the control module has been misprogrammed. There is no "key-in-the-ignition-warning". The automaker, beginning in January, will notify owners and reprogram the module to meet federal standards.
By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2018 - 11:22AM
After meeting the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD earlier this week, the company has rolled out another shot of the all-new heavy duty truck – this time showcasing the premium High Country trim level with its own unique version of the polarizing new front end.
By John Goreham on December 6, 2018 - 11:01AM
A close look at which electric vehicles buyers actually take home reveals that they are primarily luxury models costing between about $50K and $150K.
By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2018 - 7:42AM
The all-new Subaru Ascent has reached its six month anniversary. How is the new 3-Row family hauler doing?
By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2018 - 5:31PM
The Dodge Life store is selling a Challenger SRT Hellcat-themed Christmas sweater that if ordered now, will arrive in time for all of your holiday parties, allowing you to exercise your passion for Mopar performance while keeping in accordance with the season.
By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2018 - 3:34PM
Ford Motor Company sold 72,102 F-Series trucks last month, marking the ninth-straight month in which more than 70,000 full-size trucks have been sold and making it very clear why the American automakers are focusing on trucks and sport utility vehicles rather than small and mid-sized sedans.
By John Goreham on December 5, 2018 - 12:06PM
The Tesla Model 3 U.S. market sales juggernaut is hard to overstate. But we will try out best.
By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2018 - 8:22AM
Do you have a paint chip in your new Subaru WRX/STI? Check out the best DIY paint chip repair kits for your performance car.
By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2018 - 12:35PM
General Motors has introduced the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Heady Duty, offering pictures and brief details on the next generation workhorse via a press release rather than rolling out the new truck at a major auto show.