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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 Al Castro on September 14, 2018 - 6:20AM
Instead of waiting to wonder what a Mustang BEV CUV will come to, rogue ex-Forder Aston Martin shows their former boss they don’t even need an SUV platform to electrify one of their products, they can do it on a current production car: their flagship saloon, the Rapide. Attention American Cops: this ex-Ford is definitely a Crown Vic and Explorer Inceptor Killer!
By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2018 - 3:40PM
The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V doesn’t pack the raw power of the CTS-V, but the new, smaller coupe is the most exciting Caddy 2-door of the modern era, packing solid power, precision handling and all of the premium amenities that you could ask for into this great-looking luxury car.
By John Goreham on September 13, 2018 - 3:39PM
The Toyota Prius is about to be outsold in a huge way by a hybrid vehicle from out of the blue. Here's why we see a lot of good i that.
By John Goreham on September 13, 2018 - 12:40PM
In addition to being Lexus' newest crossover, it is also one of Lexus' least expensive vehicles.
By Al Castro on September 13, 2018 - 9:36AM
Thieves are hacking Tesla vehicles and their key fobs worldwide with special hacking computer hardware tools to steal the car within seconds. It took Tesla a year to solve it. All this, from the company that wants to bring us a world of electric cars without drivers, the problems that may seem too difficult for Tesla to solve over the electric cars they already have that still need them.
By Denis Flierl on September 13, 2018 - 8:25AM
Subaru confirms they will launch their new 2019 Forester e-Boxer Hybrid in Australia. See why Americans would buy the new fuel-efficient Forester.
By Marc Stern on September 12, 2018 - 8:27PM
Volkswagen, pushing the bounds of 3D Printing Technology, announced plans to work with HP, a leading print technology and printer manufacturer, and GKN Metallurgy, to develop new 3D printing techniques, using HP's new 3D Printers and GKN Metallurgy's Technology.
By John Goreham on September 12, 2018 - 3:46PM
A special deal on leftover 2018 Mazda Miatas is making some waves.
By John Goreham on September 12, 2018 - 3:14PM
A new contest may help you transform your Toyota Tacoma.
By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2018 - 2:01PM
Ford has stated that the Mustang will eventually receive some sort of electrification and while many people assumed that it would be a hybrid, perhaps the company will use the all-electric drivetrain from the upcoming Mustang-inspired SUV that has been discussed under the name Mach 1.
By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2018 - 1:00PM
The dealership debut of the Chevrolet Camaro in Australia and New Zealand is drawing closer, as Holden Special Vehicles has announced the pricing of the right-drive-converted muscle car down under.
By Denis Flierl on September 12, 2018 - 7:33AM
Subaru announced the 2019 Subaru BRZ with suspension and aero upgrades. And a new Japan-spec BRZ STI Sport trim.
By Mary Conway on September 11, 2018 - 11:30PM
General Motors is recalling 230,000 vehicles because gas can get trapped in the rear brake lines and affect stopping times and distances. If this sounds familiar, it is because Fiat Chrysler just had to take similar action.
By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2018 - 3:55PM
The 797-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye officially went on earlier this summer with the promise of deliveries starting in the fall and with the cooler temperatures setting in across America, the newest monster muscle car from FCA should be hitting dealerships soon.
By Marc Stern on September 11, 2018 - 2:25PM
Audi has announced that it will install a replacement for Easy Pass and other toll transponders. The new transponder system, made by Gentex, will be part of the rearview mirror installation.
By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2018 - 2:06PM
The video below shows what pretty much everyone in the auto industry believes to be the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette working out at the Nurburgring and while it sounds great, it doesn’t sound like it packs a boosted engine.
By John Goreham on September 11, 2018 - 11:45AM
Our long-term tester, Mazda's CX-5 Grand Touring in Soul Red Crystal Metallic needed some scratches touched up. Here's how the repair went.
By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2018 - 7:44AM
Subaru Corp has announced an all-new Japan-spec 2019 Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid model. See why it won’t see U.S. shores.
By Mary Conway on September 10, 2018 - 11:37PM
Big Brother is watching and he wants you to put down your phone! Not exactly, but Chevrolet is launching a new app that can detect when you pick up your phone and it will tell drivers to put down their smartphones while driving.
By Patrick Rall on September 10, 2018 - 3:29PM
When the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor reaches dealers later this year, it will be even more off-road-capable thanks to Trail Control – a new, high-tech system that is literally cruise control for off-roading situations, making covering tricky footing much easier for inexperienced drivers.
By John Goreham on September 10, 2018 - 2:58PM
A new study finds that green cars sell the quickest in the used market. Tesla has a car on the list, but it's not the one that sells quickest. See where your favorites rank.
By John Goreham on September 10, 2018 - 1:15PM
Tesla's stock is taking a pounding despite Tesla having shipped significant amounts of Model 3 cars. Here's what experts say are the causes of Tesla's stock being down about 24% since this time last year and its bonds being at an all-time low.
By Denis Flierl on September 10, 2018 - 7:49AM
Performance fans won’t be getting a new Forester STI. According to a Subaru Executive, it’s not in Subaru’s plans for the foreseeable future.
By Al Castro on September 9, 2018 - 1:52PM
Sono Motors is a Bavarian startup electric car company that actually has a very good chance of making it to production being months/weeks away from making their sole solar BEV with the 7,200 orders they already have. Yes, that’s right, a BEV that has solar panels all over the car that provides a range extending 30 km or 18 miles for the 155 mile battery range a day.
By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2018 - 8:05AM
Subaru Corp fixed five Tribeca problem areas with the all-new 2019 Ascent family hauler. Here are the five areas where Tribeca failed.
By Marc Stern on September 8, 2018 - 10:30PM
So, Audi announces the pricing for its Q8, five-door coupe and I have to scratch my chin: what exactly is a coupe? Doesn't Audi sell several coupe models such as the two-door TT? So, if it sells real coupes, how can it call a five-door crossover a coupe? It's a strange one, I'll admit.
By Dom Kabas on September 8, 2018 - 11:52AM
It seems MINI has gone the “divide and conquer” sales approach with its latest sales strategy. See how MINI targets students.
By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2018 - 8:18AM
The 2018 Subaru WRX STI ARX Supercar (VT18x) runs 0-60 in less than two seconds and pumps out 600hp. Here are the complete specs.
By Mary Conway on September 8, 2018 - 12:28AM
Cadillac is out with a compact SUV that could strike at the heart of the Lexus and BMW X3 crowd. The 2019 Cadillac XT4 joins the fast-growing luxury crossover segment.
By Al Castro on September 7, 2018 - 7:50AM
After abandoning plans for Zil, the storied Russo-Soviet official state car builder that was supposed to make Vladimir Putin’s next set of wheels back in 2012, the Russian Federation tapped and funded a government entity to develop a LWB car. Here’s the thing: instead of relying on unreliable Russo-Soviet engineering, they German engineered and are now ready to market this SWB car with Europe in mind. Both cars have Porsche developed engines. I get it now. A Zil this is not. Not bad at all.