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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.

How The Toyota Prius All-Wheel Drive System Works

By John Goreham on November 9, 2018 - 1:51PM

Toyota's recent teaser leads us to think it will add all-wheel drive to the Prius for 2019. Here is how that system will work.

Ford Mustang-Based Sedan Could Challenge the Dodge Charger

By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2018 - 1:20PM

There are rumors floating around the internet that suggest that Ford Motor Company is working on a four-door version of the Mustang, but a Mustang-inspired sedan sounds like something that we can get behind – serving as an interesting challenger to the Dodge Charger.

The Drive Reveals Possible Corvette-Based Mid-Engine Cadillac Key Fob

By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2018 - 12:06PM

If this key fob proves to be real, General Motors is working on a Cadillac based on the upcoming mid-engine Corvette and based on what we can see in the pictures, it definitely looks to be real.

Is Subaru Preparing To Give Next-Gen WRX STI A Big Power Increase?

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2018 - 7:28AM

Is the next generation Subaru WRX STI getting a massive power increase? If reports are correct, there’s a Japan-spec TC380 coming with 380hp.

VW Announces New Pickup That Will Never Make It To The U.S.

By Marc Stern on November 9, 2018 - 12:15AM

Like it has in the past, Volkswagen has teased a new pickup model that won't make it to the United States. Instead, it is slated for Latin America to start and its markets may be expanded in the future. Meantime, VW could produce another pickup, based on the Atlas Tanoak, but that is still sometime downstream.

New technology in the 2019 Ford Ranger can help reduce this accident.

Two Technologies On 2019 Ford Ranger That Can Help Prevent This Accident Scene

By John Goreham on November 8, 2018 - 4:32PM

This post by the Wyoming Highway Patrol promoting #Moveover caught our attention. There are two technologies in the new Ford Ranger that will help reduce this type of accident.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS Front End, Production and Concept

The Two Faces of the 2019 Camaro SS

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2018 - 11:38AM

Chevrolet used the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas to showcase what the company called a concept front end design, but with reports claiming that this will actually be the production front end very soon, we wanted to give you a look at the two designs side-by-side.

Toyota hints at 2019 Prius with all-wheel drive

Toyota Teases All-Wheel Drive Prius For 2019

By John Goreham on November 8, 2018 - 8:59AM

Is Toyota adding all-wheel-drive capability to the Prius for 2019? It certainly seems that way.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Legacy, recall, faulty fuel gauge

Subaru Recalls 2018 Outback, Legacy; You Could Run Out Of Fuel

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2018 - 8:31AM

Subaru is recalling all 2018 Outback and 2018 Legacy models. See why the cars could run out of fuel.

Subaru engine recall, Subaru XV Crosstrek, Impreza, BRZ, Scion FR-S

Subaru U.S. Announces Crosstrek, Impreza, BRZ In Massive Global Engine Recall

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2018 - 7:52AM

Subaru is recalling certain Crosstrek, Impreza, BRZ models due to a faulty valve spring in the 2.0-liter engine. Scion FR-S is recalled by Toyota. See if your vehicle is on the list.

Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 in White

Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 1320 Order Banks Open Tomorrow

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2018 - 5:12PM

While I have not received confirmation from FCA, multiple dealership contacts around the United States have confirmed that the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 will go on sale tomorrow, with deliveries planned for the first quarter of 2019.

2019 Kia Forte EX, review, specs, features

New Kia Forte Gets Stinger Styling And Value Galore

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2018 - 4:04PM

This week we drive the top-of-the-lineup KIA Forte EX. See why it’s a good value proposition.

Lexus Prepares Launch of Its New Bundled Lease Including Insurance And Maintenance

By John Goreham on November 7, 2018 - 10:30AM

Lexus' new 2-year lease looks to include everything but gas and taxes. It starts early 2019.

2019 Subaru BRZ, Toyota discontinuing 86

Toyota Could Ax 86, Is Subaru BRZ On The Chopping Block Too?

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2018 - 7:16AM

Reports say Toyota will ax the 86 sports coupe. Is the Subaru BRZ on the chopping block too?

VW Uses Quantum Computing To Assist In Traffic Optimization; More Apps Planned

By Marc Stern on November 6, 2018 - 3:54PM

Volkswagen, after years of working with quantum computing, trying to find the right balance, apparently has arrived at that balance and is now ready to take a step forward using quantum computing to optimize traffic studies and to assist taxi and public transit authority optimize their vehicle use.

3 Things To Do Before Storing Your Car Outside This Winter

By John Goreham on November 6, 2018 - 1:04PM

Storing a car outside this year? Here are a few tricks we've learned that may help you have a happier spring.

Honda CPO costs among lowest in the industry.

Study Shows Honda Vehicles Have Lowest Certified Pre-Owned Cost Premium

By John Goreham on November 6, 2018 - 11:47AM

A new report on the cost of CPO vehicles shows that Honda's may be the best value.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Subaru recall

Subaru Expands JDM Recall; Quality Takes A Backseat

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2018 - 7:59AM

Subaru Corp announced another recall affecting more vehicles manufactured for the Japanese domestic market. Why is quality taking a backseat?

Honda Clarity is top-selling affordable EV in October.

Honda Clarity Number One Affordable EV In October Sales, Tops Toyota Prius Prime

By John Goreham on November 5, 2018 - 7:21PM

Honda's new Clarity has continued to climb in sales. This past month it was America's top-selling affordable electrified vehicle model.

Meet the Worlds New Quickest Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2018 - 5:52PM

This past weekend, the B5 Blue Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat shown here ran a 9.04 at 154 miles per hour in the quarter mile during the final event of the 2018 Modern Street Hemi Shootout schedule – resetting the world record for the quickest Hellcat sedan.

2019 Subaru WRX, WRX transmission problems, reliability issues

Subaru WRX Is Brand’s Least Reliable Model With Transmission Problems

By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2018 - 11:28AM

The Subaru WRX gets bad marks from Consumer Reports for reliability. It’s the brand’s least reliable model due to transmission problems.

The 2019 eCOPO Camaro presented at 2018 SEMA

The 2019 eCOPO BEV Camaro Race Car Concept: the Pony All Electric Both GM and Ford Should’ve Been Making by Now

By Al Castro on November 5, 2018 - 8:16AM

In my frustrating effort to keep pushing the movement toward full electric cars, I often get frustrated by the lack of enthusiasm and missed steps the legacy car makers have taken. If they really were enthused and eager to adapt to electric cars, they would have an all electric option for both their halo sports and pony cars. They don’t. Still. With lackluster Camaro sales, Chevy needs a “comeback kid” car. The eCOPO Camaro is it.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, ARX Rallycross, Scott Speed

Scott Speed Drops VW, Moves To Subaru WRX STI For 2019 ARX

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2018 - 7:59AM

In a surprise move, Subaru gets ARX champion Scott Speed to drop Volkswagen to drive a Subaru WRX STI next season.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, 2019 Forester Sport, Review, specs, features

New Forester Sport Review; 5 Things We Liked, 4 We Didn’t

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2018 - 6:06AM

The first year of the fifth-generation Forester introduced for 2019, gets a number of important improvements. It also has a few things we don’t like.

Buick Adds Yelp so Drivers Can Interact with Thousands of Restaurants

By Mary Conway on November 3, 2018 - 9:44PM

Buick prides itself on having all the bells and whistles to make family life easier. Now, Buick is adding Yelp Reservations so drivers can easily make reservations at restaurants right from their vehicle's touchscreen.

IIHS Chooses Seven Volkswagen Vehicles For Teen Car Choices

By Marc Stern on November 3, 2018 - 4:35PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has chosen seven Volkswagen vehicles for inclusion with its Best Cars For Teens Program. The cars were chosen in two categories, Best or Good. The pricing points were $20,000 for Best Cars and $10,000 for Good Cars.

New Subaru Forester Shows Up Big In First Month

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2018 - 7:40AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester shows up big in its first month with it best October ever. See what other two models had a record month.

2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Widebody and 2017 SRT Hellcat

Dodge Challenger Beats Ford Mustang, Leads All Sporty Coupes in October 2018 Sales

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2018 - 12:02PM

The Dodge Challenger continues its impressive sales climb, posting a 34% year over year gain in October and beating the slumping Ford Mustang to lead the sporty two-door coupe segment for the second time this year.

Subaru and Toyota Recall, Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86, Scion FR-S

Subaru, Toyota Recalling 400,000+ Vehicles Globally Including US Models

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2018 - 7:10AM

Subaru and Toyota are recalling over 400,000 vehicles over a faulty engine part. Now the Scion FR-S is included.

The UK Built Swedish Uniti One credit Uniti Media Package

The 2020 UK Built Swedish Uniti One Electric Mini “Smart Phone Car” Debuts Now to Ramp Up Production Late 2019 to Early 2020

By Al Castro on November 1, 2018 - 3:56PM

While Tesla takes care of the other high end of the electric vehicle market with Models S, 3, X, and soon Y and U, Uniti, the Swedish electric car startup maker is trying to find an angle on the opposite end by soon shortly putting an unorthodox 2 seat high tech and feature rich micro BEV into production. This car will be a hit in the EU, India, and Brazil no doubt, but in NA? Hmm. Well I hope so.

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