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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 Parks McCants on March 12, 2019 - 4:52PM
Tuesday News comes to us with an interesting twist for the owners of 1.1 Million U.S. based Acura and Honda vehicles, reported as previously recalled for faulty Takata airbag issues -- depending on your news source.
By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2019 - 3:06PM
Mustang RTR street car is joined by a pair of Gittin’s drift team race cars and all three are free to Forza gamers.
By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2019 - 7:47AM
Check out how the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester has your rear covered.
By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2019 - 6:55AM
Reports say some Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ sport coupe’s engines are dying after a recent recall fix. See why it’s worse after the engine fix.
By John Goreham on March 11, 2019 - 5:03PM
We test the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and find that it has the best combination of family-friendly features in our green car market.
By Al Castro on March 11, 2019 - 6:11AM
Public charging, replacing, and upgrading an ion battery to a BEV apparently got a little easier and maybe even cheaper to do when two startups recently announced they inked a deal to combine their services onto one menu. Fenix Power and ChargeShare, two young companies worth keeping an eye on, are looking to make BEV ownership easier, cheaper, more accessible, and convenient, and believe they’ve found a way to bridge both the new sales and after market parts arenas in the BEV industry.
By Marc Stern on March 10, 2019 - 3:11PM
Audi used this year's Geneva International Motor Show to unveil its e-tron Sportback model. At the time of the introduction, the automaker indicated there were at least three other EVs headed for market in the next year.
By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2019 - 7:30AM
It’s the one performance fans in the U.S. want, but Europeans won’t buy it. Subaru dials back power in the European-spec Levorg GT hot hatch.
By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2019 - 2:47PM
Subaru and Toyota are jointly developing an all-electric model that will arrive sometime in 2021. See what the automakers are planning now.
By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2019 - 7:16AM
Subaru has announced the recall for 2019 Forester and Crosstrek models for power steering defects will not affect customers. Your vehicle is not on the list.
By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2019 - 2:33PM
The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat can now be ordered in four different configurations that vary widely in price, so today I take a look at each of those four options and how they price out.
By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2019 - 6:23AM
Subaru brought two new electrified powertrains to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Do they preview a hybrid WRX STI?
By Marc Stern on March 7, 2019 - 11:47PM
Audi has recalled nearly 75,000 vehicles to repair a possible fire risk. The vehicles reportedly have poorly welded fuel reails and it is possible that over time the end caps might fill with gasoline. The only telltale is a vague odor of gasoline. Owners may have already received their notifications, if not, all owners will be notified by the end of the month.
By Al Castro on March 7, 2019 - 11:11PM
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: I continue the miniseries of stories of “Life after Leaf” in this beginning of the post-hybrid age when we are now getting over PHEVs and short range BEVs like Nissan Leaf, and taking a more serious look at new BEVs now that they’re more car and charging choices, better battery ranges, and cheaper prices. One option coming soon is a BEV CUV that’ll compete with the Hyundai/Kia SUV electrics. Here’s the unveiling of the smaller Model Y.
By Parks McCants on March 7, 2019 - 9:22PM
Honda’s recently refreshed compact 2019 HR-V crossover earns IIHS Top Safety Pick rating thanks to 3 notable engineering and design upgrades. What are they?
By John Goreham on March 7, 2019 - 2:06PM
If you are looking for proof of Ford's quality and durability you need to look past Consumer Reports and JD Power. We asked the folks who hammer Fiestas through the woods at top speed every day how the cars do and were impressed by the answer.
By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2019 - 7:26AM
The Subaru Adrenaline Concept SUV hits the Geneva Motor Show. Subaru needs to build this new Adrenaline Adventure hot hatch. Would you buy it if they bring it?
By Armen Hareyan on March 7, 2019 - 7:12AM
Jeep Wranglers are among the most customized vehicles on the road, according to research conducted by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), 62% of late model Wranglers are modified. That represents 1.3 million vehicles on the road across the U.S.
By Mary Conway on March 6, 2019 - 11:02PM
Ford is spiffing up its 2020 Transit full-size van adding two different engines and all-wheel drive.
By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2019 - 3:51PM
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for March 2019 is the gorgeous dark red 1967 shown here, owned by Kim Whitney and built by her husband, Mike.
By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2019 - 12:21PM
The new marketing campaign for the Dodge brand focuses on high performance, this time transforming a California town into Muscleville USA – a town inhabited entirely by owners of the Challenger, Charger or Durango and Bill Goldberg is the mayor.
By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2019 - 7:24AM
New 2020 Forester and Crosstrek with “e-Boxer” are the Subaru’s first electrified products for European markets. See what’s next for global customers.
By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2019 - 6:12AM
Subaru is recalling around 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. over a brake light switch malfunction. Is your Forester, Crosstrek, WRX, WRX STI, or Impreza on the list?
By Marc Stern on March 6, 2019 - 12:03AM
Like the retro-futuro I.D. Buzz, Volkswagen has again gone to the past for inspiration for a modern, yet retro, two-place dune buggy. The new I.D. Buggy will join the I.D. electric family. Like the buggies of the past that the automaker emulates, the new I.D. Buggy is as much a work in progress, as it is a solid, set-in-stone plan.
By Parks McCants on March 5, 2019 - 7:17PM
As buyers look past fuel economy to the performance side of car electrification, American Honda Motor Company announces a 173% increase in electrified vehicle purchases for February, a record in fact. Honda Clarity, Insight, and Acura MDX Hybrid Electric post record sales for February. What’s driving electrified vehicle sales?

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2019 - 5:04PM
The Jeep Renegade and Compass were introduced this morning at the Geneva International Motor Show with a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain that uses two different power sources to drive the front and rear axles, maintaining the off-road abilities of the brand while offering improved fuel economy and all-electric driving.
By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2019 - 6:54AM
Subaru uncovered the first next-generation Subaru SUV. See what they have in mind for future urban-adventure enthusiasts.
By Parks McCants on March 4, 2019 - 10:00PM
In this day of Crossover and SUV supremacy we discover a standout or two in the near full size import sedan market. In drives Toyota’s flagship Avalon 4 door sedan in Limited Hybrid trim. This Toyota Hybrid surprises at every turn. It may be the perfect blend of fuel efficiency and comfort.
By Jeff Teague on March 4, 2019 - 9:02PM
The world’s best-selling car is getting a big upgrade. Yes, the Toyota Corolla is being redesigned for the 2020 model year. Customers can expect to begin seeing them at their local dealerships in just a couple short weeks.
By John Goreham on March 4, 2019 - 8:25PM
As the last Chevy Cruze sedan rolls off the line, dirty diesel's overdue death is one step closer to reality in the U.S.