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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 Denis Flierl on October 26, 2018 - 8:14AM
A massive Subaru recall could be coming to Japan and will also affect many U.S. models. Will your Subaru be on the recall list?
By Al Castro on October 26, 2018 - 4:50AM
One of the most frustrating things about owning an electric car is missing the easy dynamic once had by going to a gas station to refuel. As electric cars proliferate and investment money is spent, however, more and newer options, either now or coming on the horizon, will make public charging easier, and in a few cases, even for free.
By Marc Stern on October 25, 2018 - 1:46PM
Following the fire death of an Ohio man in a 2014 Kia Soul and the pressure of the Center for Auto Safety, a Senate panel plans November hearings into whether a Hyundai, Kia recall goes far enough. In case you didn't know, Hyundai is a partner with Kia in building cars.
By John Goreham on October 25, 2018 - 12:17PM
We test the 2019 Mazda Miata with the new engine updates and come away smiling.
By John Goreham on October 25, 2018 - 11:32AM
We test the new KM3 mud-terrain tire from BFGoordrich and come away impressed.
By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2018 - 7:51AM
Honda is known for building reliable cars, but they drop this year in the Consumer Reports reliability survey. See where they rank for 2018.
By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2018 - 7:15AM
Subaru is the #4 most reliable brand in America according to Consumer Reports. See why Crosstrek is the brand’s most-reliable model.
By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2018 - 3:53PM
Unofficial reports indicate that the concept front end on the Chevrolet Camaro SS show that set to debut next week at the SEMA Show could be the new production front end very soon.
By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2018 - 7:10AM
The 2019 Subaru Ascent gets rated by the NHTSA. See why it gets more top safety ratings.
By Mary Conway on October 23, 2018 - 10:41PM
Ford is sending more than fifty vehicles to the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. Five SUVs are designed to be show-stoppers!
By Marc Stern on October 23, 2018 - 8:07PM
A couple of years ago, James Dyson, the engineer who has had a hand in creating some of the most innovative vacuum cleaner products over the last 20 years has bigger fish to fry. Sometime in 2020, the doors to an electric vehicle plant will open and new Dyson EVs will roll onto the market. Dyson recently chose Singapore as the site for his plant.
By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2018 - 7:32AM
The National Ski Patrol swears by the Subaru Outback. See what the NSP says about the all-wheel-drive vehicle.
By Mary Conway on October 22, 2018 - 9:31PM
Ford is taking its self-driving testing to the government's nerve center, so it can be highly visible to the people who may set the guidelines for the industry going forward.
By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2018 - 5:16PM
A new video from Ford Motor Company that talks about building the future reveals the shadowy car above that looks like a futuristic Mustang with a hybrid V8 and a glowing running pony logo on the grille – possibly previewing the next big thing to come once the GT500 has finally been introduced.
By John Goreham on October 22, 2018 - 2:06PM
Ford's new 2019 Ranger began production today. What we liked most about Ford's press release was its image of a worker nearby.
By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2018 - 12:33PM
A recent customer survey from Chevrolet was posted on Camaro6.com, asking potential Camaro buyers whether they would consider a hybrid V8 with 545 horsepower and the ability to yield 24 miles per gallon combined with an upcharge of $8,000 – suggesting that the automaker could be cooking up a high performance hybrid muscle car.
By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2018 - 7:44AM
Subaru could be the first automaker with a flying car. See what the Japanese automaker is up to.
By Al Castro on October 22, 2018 - 7:00AM
With half the weight, a 100 mile range, low operational costs, and prices to match a compatible diesel vehicle, Workhorse’s new NGEN BEV truck means the gasoline and diesel delivery van is now on its way to becoming obsolete with an all electric one coming to a local delivery route near you.
By Marc Stern on October 21, 2018 - 12:57PM
Last March, Porsche gave some rather large hints that the Mission E Cross lineup would include a Turismo model. That was confirmed during a meeting of top members of the automaker's executive ranks. The new vehicle will reportedly have a 3.2-second 0 to 62 time and a top speed north of 155 mph.
By John Goreham on October 21, 2018 - 10:48AM
We break down the industry brands that would most benefit from private-labeling the new 2019 Ford Ranger.
By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2018 - 8:28AM
The new 2019 Subaru WRX STI Type RA-R is already sold out in Japan and it should tell Subaru Corporation what performance fans want. They want more power.
By Marc Stern on October 20, 2018 - 10:49PM
Here's an interesting tidbit: as you may suspect, automakers like to tease their special models. It's a way of hooking gearheads with the new iron well before the official release of the vehicle. That's exactly the way Audi has been handling the release of its EV E-Tron GT.
By John Goreham on October 20, 2018 - 5:47PM
Ford officials have gone on the record saying that there will be no U.S.-Market 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor.
By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2018 - 8:29AM
The 2019 Subaru Outback is here and so is the all-new 2019 Forester. Outback still beats Forester in two key areas.
By Dean McManis on October 19, 2018 - 11:45PM
Germany is serious about building zero emissions vehicles as demonstrated by Mercedes new GLC F-Cell crossover, which will be on sale in several cities in Germany by the end of this month. The introduction did not mention the U.S. market, but there shouldn’t be any reason why we wouldn’t see this fuel cell hybrid here within a year or so after the German release.
By John Goreham on October 19, 2018 - 4:12PM
Tesla drops a lower-priced Model 3. Like always, the luxury automaker can't just be honest about its price.
By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2018 - 7:43AM
Subaru set another world’s record in the WRX STI Type RA Time Attack machine in July. Watch two Transfagarasan Highway videos.
By Al Castro on October 19, 2018 - 1:10AM
A friend of mine was gracious to lend me for a week his 1986 Mercedes Benz W126 420 SEL saloon between airport transfers while visiting his adult son in Arizona. The American sedan may be dying, but not the European saloon. Long Live the Mercedes Sonderklasse!
By Armen Hareyan on October 18, 2018 - 8:13PM
If you could ask Elon Musk to change one thing about your Tesla Model S what would it be?
By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2018 - 7:25PM
We have all known for many moons that Ford is working on a new Shelby GT500 Mustang and today, we have what appears to be our first look at the Motor Company’s newest muscle car from what appears to be a private media or dealer network function.