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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.

Images from the 2018 OC International Auto Show credit: OCIAS Media for main pic and Map, JLR for Al Castro in Classic Range Rover rendering, the rest taken by me, A Castro.

Orange County CA Auto Show 2018: A Preview What’s to Come for the LA Show

By Al Castro on October 11, 2018 - 9:36PM

Although the annual Orange County International Auto Show is the eighth largest auto expo in the world, it’s not the show New York, Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo has. What the show does do, however, is it gives you quality time for serious car shopping, and for us all a preview of the chicks to hatch without giving away the auto henhouse. That’s what the annual LA Auto Show is for, just eight weeks and 30 miles way.

If You Believe The Ads, Driving For Uber Makes You A Ton – Not So Much

By Marc Stern on October 11, 2018 - 4:50PM

If you listen to the ads, driving for Uber makes you a ton of money. It even makes the gig economy -- where everyone is a contractor -- look decent. But, when you peel away the outer skin, the pay issue begins to look a bit pale. See what we found in this Torque News Analysis.

2019 Lexus NX 300 AWD vs. Acura RDX SH-AWD

Compare and Contrast: 2019 Lexus NX 300 AWD vs. 2019 Acura RDX – Which Is Your Choice?

By John Goreham on October 11, 2018 - 2:48PM

The Acura RDX is all-new for 2019. We compare it to the Lexus NX 300 AWD and share what we found so you can decide which is right for you.

Hyundai's 2019 Kona Electric With 258 Mile Range May Shake Up The Affordable EV Market

By John Goreham on October 11, 2018 - 1:14PM

Hyundai's new Kona melds crossover usability with long EV range. What took so long?

PaxPower Creates an F-150 Raptor with the New 3.0L PowerStroke Diesel

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2018 - 12:14PM

A new Ford F-150 Raptor with a combination of 300 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque from the 3.0-liter PowerStroke diesel is now available through the Texas-based tuning company and it isn’t as expensive as you might expect.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, PHEV, Best small SUV, Best subcompact SUV

Cars Gives 7 Reasons Why Subaru Crosstrek Wins “Best Subcompact SUV” Challenge

By Denis Flierl on October 11, 2018 - 7:37AM

The Subaru Crosstrek beats four popular small SUVs to win cars.com "Best Subcompact SUV" challenge. See their seven reasons why. It’s not all good.

Tesla stock is down $100 per share from one year ago.

Tesla Stock Trading About $100 Per Share Lower Than This Time One Year Ago

By John Goreham on October 10, 2018 - 7:36PM

Tesla's stock has been up and down recently depending upon Elon Musk's state of agitation. A quick look at the trends is not pretty.

Was New VW Chief Tasked With Turning Poor Car Sales Picture Around?

By Marc Stern on October 10, 2018 - 5:42PM

After two tumultuous years, highlighted by the Dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen has decided to change the person at the top. The automaker has tapped Scott Keogh, CEO and president of Audi, with the task of rebooting sales at VW. Hinrich Woebcken, current president, will remain as an adviser to the board.

Supercharged Dodge and Jeep Models Grossed Over $3-Billion through 2018

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2018 - 12:56PM

The supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi from the Dodge Challenger, the Dodge Charger and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has already brought in more than $3 billion through the first four model years of availability and that number is going to keep climbing over the next few years.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Tour de Forest Rally

Sandell’s Subaru WRX STI Is Unstoppable; 3 Wins In 3 Starts

By Denis Flierl on October 10, 2018 - 7:11AM

Patrik Sandell’s #18 Subaru WRX STI rally machine is unstoppable. See how he gets 3 wins in 3 starts.

AeroNine Chevrolet Malibu Camaro ZL1 Front End

Chevrolet Malibu Gets a Camaro ZL1 Facelift

By Patrick Rall on October 9, 2018 - 5:02PM

Chevrolet has made the Malibu progressively sportier with each modern refresh, but those owners who wish that their mid-sized sedan was as aggressively designed as the Camaro ZL1, you are in luck, as a company named AeroNine now offers a body kid for the Malibu that has a front end styled after the supercharged muscle car.

Rivian Auto, BEV Pickup R1T and SUV R1S: So Secretive Rivian is becoming the CIA MI6 of the Automotive World!

By Al Castro on October 9, 2018 - 3:23PM

Shhh. (Whisper). Have you ever seen a Rivian? In a way I hope not. Be careful if you have. At this stage don’t tell anyone. The electric truck startup might have to execute you for being exposed to company secrets moments away from their LA Auto Show reveal!

New Toyota recall may validate some Prius concerns.

Does Newest Prius Recall Validate Toyota Dealer's Stop-Sale And Lawsuit?

By John Goreham on October 9, 2018 - 12:53PM

Toyota is recalling the Prius for the third time for the same issue. An earlier story on this topic now seems timely.

Leah Pritchett Championship Trophy Picture

Leah Pritchett Drives Her Dodge Challenger to 3rd-Straight Win and the Championship

By Patrick Rall on October 9, 2018 - 12:34PM

This past weekend, Leah Pritchett drove her Dodge Challenger Drag Pak to a 3rd straight win in the class, also securing the Factory Stock Showdown championship title and leaving no question as to which brand is the leader in the world of modern stock-based drag racing.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Forester tow rating, towing capacity

New Subaru Forester Fails Active Customers In One Key Area

By Denis Flierl on October 9, 2018 - 8:02AM

The New 2019 Subaru Forester is arriving at dealers now. It fails active customers in one key area.

Corvette ZR1 Turns in Second-Best Lightning Lap Time Ever

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2018 - 12:23PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has proven itself as one of the greatest road-handling street cars of all time, turning in the second-quickest time in the Car & Driver Lightning Lap event, trailing only the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach in the 12-year run of the magazine’s annual shootout.

If You Have Wanted A Bugatti SUV, You May Soon Have One

By Marc Stern on October 8, 2018 - 11:27AM

For the last couple of years -- okay, it seems like that long -- Bugatti has been hinting that it would be building an SUV. However, any comments in that direction were just left hanging in mid-air as the commenter moved on to other topics. Now, though, it looks a little more likely. But -- there's always a but -- it will only come if VW (Bugatti's parent) can find the bucks to do the job.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, PHEV, plug-in-hybrid

Amazing Crosstrek Pulls Off What No Other Subaru Can Do

By Denis Flierl on October 8, 2018 - 8:07AM

The amazing new-generation Crosstrek is keeping Subaru partying. Crosstrek is doing something in 2018 no other nameplate in the lineup can do.

Canada Gets New Subaru Forester First; Most U.S. Dealers Are Still Waiting

By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2018 - 8:05AM

Canada is Subaru’s fourth largest market yet they get the new Forester before U.S. dealers.

2018 BMW X3 M40i, Review, specs, features, price

2018 BMW X3 M40i; M Stands For Marvelous

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2018 - 2:26PM

The 2018 BMW X3 M40i is a family performance Sports Utility Vehicle. M stands for marvelous.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Nitro Rallycross, Subaru WRX STI ARX Supercar

Subaru WRX STI Supercars Return For More ARX Beatings

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2018 - 8:48AM

With no podium finishes in 2018, the first ARX Rallycross season was a bust for the Subaru WRX STIs. Will the beatings continue in 2019?

Three Reasons the GM-Honda Agreement on Autonomous Cars Makes Perfect Sense

By Mary Conway on October 5, 2018 - 10:33PM

General Motors and Honda announced jointly this week that Honda is investing $2.75 billion in Cruise and GM's autonomous vehicle program to develop an autonomous vehicle. We look at why this tie-up makes perfect sense.

VW Strips Audi Chief Of Positions -- He's In Jail

By Marc Stern on October 5, 2018 - 8:47PM

Long considered somehow beyond the reach of the Dieselgate scandal, German prosecutors some months ago jailed now former Audi chief Rupert Stadler.

2010-2014 Subaru Outback, Legacy recall, NHTSA, 5-Speed manual transmission

Subaru Outback and Legacy Recall; Vehicle Rollaway Increases Risk of Crash

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2018 - 6:29AM

Subaru is recalling certain Outback and Legacy models for a vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash. Is your vehicle on the list?

The Bollinger B1 BEV SUT 2 and 4 door interior exterior

Bollinger B1 Electric SUT: With a New Glass Panel Roof Design it’s Ready for Open Air and Production Ramp Up

By Al Castro on October 4, 2018 - 9:24PM

Bollinger Motors recently made changes to the B1 with their newly added four door sport utility BEV SUT truck variant that gives the truck a roll cage structure with the doors off if the driver wishes to modify. The removable glass panel roof are just some of the unique features the B1 engineers thought out to make design and production of the B1 as simple and easy as possible to get it ready for soon upcoming production.

FCA Outsells Ford Motor Company in the US in September

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2018 - 12:19PM

While Ford trucks outsold Ram trucks and the Mustang outsold the Challenger, the FCA group brands combined to outsell the Ford Motor Company brands in the US market in September 2018 – a rare occurrence which hasn’t happened since 2007.

Tesla's Autopilot ranked second among leading brands automated driving systems

A New Ranking of Automated Driver Systems Puts Tesla's Autopilot Second - Guess Which Brand Ranked Higher

By John Goreham on October 4, 2018 - 8:51AM

Tesla's Autopilot gets the lion's share of the news, both positive and negative. Very quietly, one brand's automated driving system has surpassed Tesla's.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek hybrid, PHEV, plug-in-hybrid

Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid Arrives in Tokyo; Is Subaru EV Coming Next?

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2018 - 7:44AM

Subaru Corp brings the new 2019 Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid to the Tokyo Motor Festival. When will a new Subaru EV arrive?

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody Does Well in C&D Lightning Lap

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2018 - 3:18PM

The folks from Car & Driver published the results of the 2018 Lightning Lap competition in this month’s issue of the magazine and the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody finished in the middle of the pack – an impressive placement for a car that is often pinned as being nothing more than drag strip dominator.

A Honda fan offers a biased opinion of the 2018 Honda Clarity.

Here's the Most Biased Honda Clarity PHEV Story You Will Read - Tell Us What You Think

By John Goreham on October 3, 2018 - 11:47AM

Here is a story that covers the new 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV from the point of view of a lifelong Honda fan.

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