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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.

3 things former Ranger owners should know about the 2019 model.

3 Big Surprises Fans & Buyers of the New 2019 Ford Ranger Should Prepare For

By John Goreham on July 24, 2018 - 11:43AM

The new Ford Ranger is going to be quite a bit different from the past Ranger we knew in the U.S. market. Here are three things that Ranger fans should be prepared for when the new truck arrives.

2019 Ford Ranger Fleet Order Guide Published - Check It Out Here

By John Goreham on July 24, 2018 - 11:11AM

Ford has added the 2019 to its online Fleet Order Guide. Here's what we found.

NHTSA is investigating More than 100,000 2013 Ford Escapes for Stalling

By Mary Conway on July 23, 2018 - 10:31PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into 127,000 2013 Ford Escapes. Drivers complain that the cars abruptly stall while the vehicles are traveling on the highway.

Tesla Lookback - One Year Since Model 3 Launched What Has Changed For the Better & the Worse

By John Goreham on July 23, 2018 - 6:16PM

The first Tesla Model 3 cars were delivered a year ago. We look back at Tesla's year including stock performance, business volume, Model 3 launch, and much more.

Listen to the Hennessey HPE1000 Cadillac CTS-V on the Dyno and the Track

By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2018 - 5:03PM

Hennessey Performance lifts the 640-horsepower Cadillac CTS-V up over 1,000 horsepower at the crankshaft and in the video below, we get to watch and listen as the supercharged luxury sedan works out on the dyno before hitting the track – and hitting some very high speeds.

If Tesla Does These Things It Can Probably Lower The Price of Model 3

By Armen Hareyan on July 23, 2018 - 4:38PM

Many people start realizing that the 35,000 Model 3 was just a good promo from Tesla. We haven't seen the Model 3 at that price point and people are wondering if this was somewhat misleading. But let's be proactive. What can Tesla do to offer a Model 3 at 35,000 dollar price point?

New 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition; Improved Cornering, Same Power

By Denis Flierl on July 23, 2018 - 4:35PM

Toyota announces a new for 2019, Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition. See what sets it apart.

The Microlino Gives New Micro to Word Micro While in the Footsteps of Isetta

By Al Castro on July 23, 2018 - 3:10PM

From the Swiss makers of the Micro Kickboard Scooter that’s either been terrorizing or taking 80 countries by storm, comes this: the ultra tiny Italian built Microlino micro EV car. It goes into production and they’re taking orders about now, deliveries to be taken sometime next year. Loosely based on and perhaps inspired by the mid-last century BMW Isetta, it takes the whole concept of “bubble cars” or microcars to another level started by SmartforTwo.

New Ford Ranger Frame vs. Toyota Tacoma frame.

New 2019 Ford Ranger's Frame vs. Toyota Tacoma's Frame - How Do They Compare?

By John Goreham on July 23, 2018 - 2:36PM

The frame of the Toyota Tacoma has long been a sore spot among owners and fans. Here's how the new 2019 Ford Ranger's compares.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, pricing, features

Subaru Keeps Crosstrek Pricing Low Even With 3-Month Wait

By Denis Flierl on July 23, 2018 - 8:21AM

The price of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek remains basically unchanged for the Canadian market, but maybe Subaru should raise it.

For Safety and Security an Armored Tesla Model S Is The Way To Go

By Al Castro on July 22, 2018 - 8:16PM

International Armoring is offering an aftermarket armored anti ballistic and bioweapon package for the Tesla Model S, in different levels of protection. A good armored vehicle needs to do two things: protect, and look stock. This package seems to do both.

Fur Flying at VW as the U.S., Wolfsburg Square Off on I.D. Family Production

By Marc Stern on July 22, 2018 - 5:09PM

Though it is not known officially whether the feathers are flying at VW over the new I.D. family of cars, one can infer it by looking at the statements of Hinrich Woebcken, chief of VW of America, and someone at Wolfsburg who made a statement contrary to the U.S. chief.

2018 Honda Clarity Electric Drives Toward Sales Sustainability

By Parks McCants on July 22, 2018 - 11:52AM

For Automakers to embrace the mass electrification of the car, they must first reach manufacturing and sales variability.2018 Honda Clarity is on path to surpass initial insider sales expectations.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, NEFR, Ken Block, car catches fire and burns

#75 Subaru WRX STI Wins NEFR; Watch Ken Block’s Car Burn to a Crisp [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 22, 2018 - 7:37AM

It was David Higgins winning the New England Forest Rally this weekend. See what happened to Ken Block’s car as it burned to a crisp.

Why Marchionne Had To Go Anyway Despite Illness: The Era of Jeep Begins

By Al Castro on July 22, 2018 - 1:45AM

Let me start off at bat: Don Marchionne is a great man. Period. I didn’t agree with him with his paltry 5 year electrification plan for FCA Group, but with his expedited departure, we can now look back with definitive successes and failures. This is how the Era of Sergio Marchionne came to an end, and the Era of Jeep begins as the dominant force in the car industry, perhaps to equal that of Goliath General Motors, now that Jeep takes the world stage.

Tesla Model 3 Red Color 1200x900 front view

No Question Tesla Can Build Nice Car, What Matters Is Can It Do It at 35K$ Price Point?

By Armen Hareyan on July 21, 2018 - 3:09PM

A new analysis from the Business Insider says "a tsunami of money could be headed Tesla's way in the next year - and that’s bad news for the bears." Let's look at Tesla's chances.

Sergio Marchionne Steps Down, Michael Manley New Fiat Chrysler CEO

By Mary Conway on July 21, 2018 - 2:18PM

In a stunning turn of events, Fiat Chrysler has announced that Sergio Marchionne is too ill to return to Fiat Chrysler and that Michael Manley will take over as CEO.

2018 Lexus GS 300 F Sport, review, features

2018 Lexus GS 300 F Sport Ramps Up the Fun Factor

By Denis Flierl on July 21, 2018 - 1:17PM

Akio Toyoda, CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, said he wanted the Lexus brand to be more sporty, and the GS 300 is what the CEO had in mind.

2019 Acura MDX now Available with Edgy A-Spec Design Features

By Parks McCants on July 21, 2018 - 12:54PM

With consumers embracing Euro specification crossover and SUV designs, the best selling SUV of all time goes A-Spec. Torque News takes a closer look.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV

New Subaru Ascent; Good Luck Getting a Test Drive

By Denis Flierl on July 21, 2018 - 6:57AM

If you want a new Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler, you may have to wait. A recent report says you may not even be able to test drive one.

Details on Why the Self-Driving Ford Mustang Struggled at Goodwood

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2018 - 4:15PM

Last week, we brought you a look at the autonomous 1965 Ford Mustang, which nearly self-drove itself into the straw bales lining the Goodwood Hill Climb and today, we bring you a look at why the classic car had such a hard time navigating the course without human assistance.

Why 2018 Mazda CX-5 Has A Higher Safety Rating Than RAV4, Rogue, CR-V, and Forester

By John Goreham on July 20, 2018 - 1:58PM

The Mazda CX-5 is now rated highest in safety among its compact crossover peers. Here's why.

Here’s 2 for the Road in 2019: Tesla to Put Roadster 2 and Mighty Semi into Production

By Al Castro on July 20, 2018 - 8:13AM

In an unusual nighttime announcement during the week after the American markets closed, Tesla said it was setting 2019 production dates for two all new vehicles, one coming as a surprise. With the launch of the second generation Roadster and the surprise production of Tesla Semi, Tesla sets its sights on both extreme ends of the vehicle market, while it battles itself to bring the Model 3 to the global market, and battles insolvency before it beats them everywhere.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, WRX STI Type RA-R, new Japan-spec WRX STI

Subaru Releases New Japan-Spec WRX STI Type RA-R; Sells Out in One Day

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

Subaru just released a higher-performance WRX STI Type RA-R in Japan. Subaru sells out of the limited edition STI model in one day.

VW I.D. R Sets Another Record, This Time At Goodwood Hill Climb

By Marc Stern on July 19, 2018 - 11:10PM

When Volkswagen and its I.D. R race car showed up at Goodwood last weekend, it had only one thing on its mind, another record for the single-seat electric race car. It did that and then some.

VW, Subsidiaries Have Week Full Of Milestones

By Marc Stern on July 19, 2018 - 7:33PM

It has been an eventful week for Volkswagen Chattanooga and for VW's subsidiary Lamborghini.

Special Audi TT To Mark The Model’s 20th Anniversary

By Marc Stern on July 19, 2018 - 11:06AM

When the 20th Anniversary Audi TT goes on sale, it will be a limited edition by default as the automaker is only producing 999 copies of the specialized model for customers.

Meet the 2019 Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car

By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2018 - 11:06AM

Today, Mopar introduced their new funny car body for the 2019 model year, which takes on the appearance of the 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat – effectively replacing the Charger R/T funny car that has dominated the class since hitting the track back in 2015.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA Time Attack, record attempt, Romania's Transfagarașan

Subaru WRX STI Type RA Sets Another Amazing World Record

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2018 - 7:38AM

Subaru is at it again with the WRX STI Type RA Time Attack machine. See where they took it to set another new world’s record.

Porsche Taycan's Waitlist Should Avoid Tesla Model 3's Problems: Precautions and Expectations

By Al Castro on July 19, 2018 - 6:41AM

EV customers and fans are holding their breaths almost as if EV fatigue is overwhelming us, while Autocar is reporting that Porsche AG is receiving interest from customers about the new production coded BEV Mission-E, now named the 2020 all electric Porsche Taycan utility sports saloon, that will compete with the Tesla flagship sports saloon, the Model S. But of course we’re all looking over our shoulder at, shall I write it? The debacle surrounding the Model 3.

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