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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.

Vaughn Gittin Jr Drifts the Nurburgring in His Ford Mustang (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2018 - 11:52AM

Vaughn Gittin Jr recently took his Ford Mustang RTR drift car to the Nurburgring in Germany and the legendary sideways-driver became the first-ever person to drift the entire 12.9-mile road course – with the amazing run captured on video, of course.

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

All 3 Subaru WRX STI DNF in Nitro Rallycross “Hell Track For Cars”

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2018 - 7:20AM

The first-ever Nitro World Rallycross “Hell Track for cars” lived up to its name. All three Subaru WRX STI Supercars finish DNF.

3 Generations of Cadillac US Presential State Cars Back to the GW Bush Adminstration

The US President’s New State Car is Late for Duty Since Inauguration but Hasn’t Missed Much Action

By Al Castro on September 26, 2018 - 12:18AM

The President of the United States took delivery in New York City recently of the first of twelve “one-off” handbuilt vehicles which will routinely switch off to be designated the US Presidential State Car, Cadillac One, “the Beast.” Expected to be delivered for his inauguration two years ago, no explanation for why it was apparently late. But with no noteable Secret Service action required lately, its absence wasn’t apparently missed.

2019 Chevy Blazer Blasts into the Midsize Crossover SUV Market

By Mary Conway on September 25, 2018 - 11:39PM

Chevrolet releases pricing for the new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and it falls right around its competitors. Chevy is gearing up for a fight in the midsize crossover SUV arena.

VanDOit converts Ford Transit Van to Adventure Van

Ford Hopes for 'Van'tastic Future

By Mary Conway on September 25, 2018 - 8:25PM

As Ford struggles to regain its footing, it is focusing on growing some of its vehicles that are doing well in the current marketplace. Ford's vans are leading the segment and the Transit is growing its audience, with full-size van sales up 23 percent since Transit was introduced in 2014.

Report: Toyota Will Add Android Auto

By John Goreham on September 25, 2018 - 4:40PM

Toyota is one of very few automakers who has not integrated Android Auto. That may soon change.

Save Your Dodge Challenger's Widebody - Add This Aftermarket Item to Protect Your Paint

By John Goreham on September 25, 2018 - 3:31PM

The Dodge Challenger Widebody has a unique design that is in need of this easy addition.

2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro snorkel option.

You Can Add A Factory Snorkel To 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro - But Only In Some Areas of the Country

By John Goreham on September 25, 2018 - 2:16PM

Toyota will sell you a snorkel for your 2019 Tacoma TRD Pro, but only if you live near a desert.

Sierra Club lists Toyota Prius Prime among 6 Best EVs.

2018 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Tops Sierra Club List of Best EVs

By John Goreham on September 25, 2018 - 1:35PM

A new list published by the Sierra Club of the 6 best EVs in America starts with the Toyota Prius Prime.

Saleen SA 35 Ford Mustang Packs 780 Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2018 - 12:04PM

Saleen Automotive is celebrating 35 years of tuning the Ford Mustang, so as the company has done in the past for significant birthdays, a limited edition package has been introduced with monster power and a long list of other upgrades.

Foust Takes Third In First Nitro Rallycross After Rumble Shakes Up Field

By Marc Stern on September 25, 2018 - 11:34AM

In what could be a tuneup for the final American Rallycross festivities this weekend, the drivers of the VW Andretti Rallycross team put on a hard-fought display of driving that saw one of them -- Scott Speed -- knocked out of the racing in the Final and the other -- Tanner Foust -- claw his way back to a well-earned third place in last weekend's Nitro Rallycross.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, Wards Auto 10 Best UX user friendly experience

15 Ways Subaru Made New Ascent User Friendly; WardsAuto 10 Best UX

By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2018 - 8:06AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent family hauler gets the nod for Wards Auto 10 Best UX competition. See 15 features giving consumers a user-friendly experience.

Ford Bets Heavily on 2019 Ford Performance Edge ST

By Mary Conway on September 24, 2018 - 10:46PM

Ford is rolling out three mini documentaries announcing the arrival of the 2019 Ford Edge ST. The crossover is produced with the expertise of the Ford Performance division and promises to deliver fun as well as power.

2019 Lexus NX 300 AWD Crossover - What You Need To Know

By John Goreham on September 24, 2018 - 4:40PM

The 2019 Lexus NX 300 AWD has many strengths, but also a few areas to note.

Hight's Camaro Wins Funny Car Countdown Race #2 and Explodes

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2018 - 12:48PM

Robert Hight drove his Chevrolet Camaro funny to to win #3 of the 2018 season this past weekend at the AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park in Illinois, propelling him into the top spot in the championship race, but the big win had a scary ending – with Hight’s race car exploding as it crossed the finish line.

Array of BEV and PHEV cars from Tesla, Chevy, and Sono Motors

EVs On California HOV Lanes: Where All Plug-Ins are not the Same

By Al Castro on September 24, 2018 - 11:31AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: One of the fringe benefits of golden state citizenry is you get exemption from occupancy rules on California HOV lanes if you drive some kind of electric plug-in. But lately too many single occupant cars are clogging up the lane. They need to narrow the criteria. They started by asking WHO should be allowed access? Instead, maybe Californians need to start a national conversation with a reset to ask exactly: WHAT KIND OF ELECTRIC CAR should have access?

Finally, Porsche Announces It Is Done With Diesel

By Marc Stern on September 24, 2018 - 10:30AM

Though the handwriting has been on the wall for some time, there was no officials announcement from Porsche. During the weekend that announcement came and it was Porsche is done with diesel. It's not done with standard gas engines as they have a significant investment in that type of technology. However, the automaker is ramping up its electrics.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru WRX STI, ARX, Supercar, Toomas "Topi" Heikkinen

Breaking: Toomas "Topi" Heikkinen Will Pilot Subaru WRX STI at ARX Finale

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2018 - 7:52AM

Finnish Rallycross Ace Toomas "Topi" Heikkinen joins Subaru at ARX Finale at the Circuit of the Americas.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, EyeSight, EDR, black box

New Subaru Forester EyeSight Could Be Used To Prove Accident Fault In Court

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2018 - 8:19AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester gets standard EyeSight driver assist. It records everything including accidents and could be used as evidence in court.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru WRX STI NBR, 2019 Nurburgring 24-hour race

Subaru WRX STI Begins Nurburgring 24-Hr Prep Early; 7 New Upgrades

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2018 - 9:23AM

Subaru has already started WRX STI prep for the 2019 Nurburgring 24-Hour race car. See what changes are coming to the STI for 2019.

Peugeot e-LEGEND Concept Coupe Paris Auto Show 2018

Peugeot Le Camáro Mustángue: Peugeot Unveils Possibly the First Non-U.S. Euro Pony Car to Take On Mustang and Camaro

By Al Castro on September 21, 2018 - 7:58PM

In a segment that was once considered exclusive to Americans only, that no foreign pedigree need apply, the French automaker in a bold and daring attempt to go where no foreign car maker has gone before, produces a concept in electric form with a warning to Ford and Chevrolet, that there’s a weakness with their own muscle pony cars, and Peugeot is ready to take advantage it, in the electric car market.

2019 F-150 Raptor Pricing Climbs by $2,180

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2018 - 1:56PM

The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor comes with a handful of new features, but it also comes with a pretty significant price jump, with the 2019 models starting $2,180 higher than 2018 – while being almost $5,000 more than 2017 pricing.

Chrysler Portal Minivan Concept Replaces the Chrysler 300

Rumors Chrysler Looking to Cancel Storied 300 Sedan for Millennial Mover Portal Concept EV

By Al Castro on September 21, 2018 - 8:58AM

9/24/2018 UPDATE TO ORIGINAL STORY: A source apparently close to Chrysler is indicating that the rumors that Chrysler is looking to cancel the 300 and Charger sedans are not true. And instead of building the Portal minivan Chrysler is looking to have the Dodge Grand Caravan replaced by a mini MPV based on the Portal Concept instead.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, IIHS Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+)

No Surprise New Subaru Ascent Family Hauler Tops Out In Safety

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2018 - 7:34AM

New 2019 Subaru Ascent was awarded Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) designation from IIHS. It should be no surprise, right?

ARX Leaders Speed, Foust To Take Part In Nitro Rallycross Competition

By Marc Stern on September 20, 2018 - 10:36PM

In the first event of its kind, the Nitro Rallycross event, scheduled for Utah's Motorsports Campus this weekend, has attracted the current leaders of the American Rallycross series, Scott Speed, currently atop the leaderboard, and Tanner Foust, who is sitting second.

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Engine

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Gets a Green Blower Belt

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2018 - 4:36PM

The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye will feature a stronger green supercharger belt in order to meet the extreme duty cycle of this 797-horsepower Hemi – a first for the factory-supercharged Dodge muscle cars.

VW Reveals the ID Buzz Electric Kombi Cargo Bus: A Preview of the Passenger Type 2 Electric Samba to Come

By Al Castro on September 20, 2018 - 9:59AM

With Type 1 Beetle Mark 3 in its swansong, VW decides in good timing that it’s ready to try its luck and good fortune on another storied halo, that some say as a van, has more potential of being even more popular and longer lasting than Beetle, even as an electric. Let’s hope Samba reaches its 100th Birthday in 2049 that Beetle almost made in 2038 (or earlier?), but didn’t quite live as long.

Where Electric Pickup Trucks Can Be Used If Produced Today

By Armen Hareyan on September 20, 2018 - 8:35AM

Last month Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla pickup truck may come sooner than thought. A week ago GM's Mary Barra hinted at possible electric trucks as well (according to the News Wheel). Here we are taking a look at where electric pickup trucks can possibly be used if they were produced today with rumored capabilities.

Choking Dust Didn’t Slow Down Sandell’s #18 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2018 - 7:22AM

Choking dust was too much for David Higgins #75 Subaru WRX STI at Idaho Rally. It didn’t stop Sandell who is now two-for-two in ARA Rally this season.

Electrify America, Audi Announce Charging Network For New E-Tron Electric

By Marc Stern on September 19, 2018 - 11:57PM

In a surprising development that will help spread an electric charging network even more quickly, Audi and Electrify America will work to establish a charging network for the E-Tron, Audi's first EV.

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