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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.

Who Will Top Season’s Second Rallycross Event?

By Marc Stern on July 12, 2018 - 4:06PM

After a nearly missing the traditional start to the Rallycross season, the ARX season made up for a delay with a thrilling race in a new setting, England. Now, it readies for its first U.S. event in Houston.

Miata owners drive their car more than other sports car owners.

Whose Owners Drive Their Fun Car More? Mazda Miata, Chevy Corvette, or Porsche 911

By John Goreham on July 12, 2018 - 12:37PM

A new study shows that one of these three cars is driven a lot more by its owner than the other two. Which is your guess?

2019 Dodge Durango: Integrated Trailer Brake, Harman Kardon Sound, Sportier GT

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2018 - 12:33PM

Dodge pulled the wraps off of the 2019 Durango today and while there is no huge news for the new model year, there are a handful of changes that should draw in more buyers in the coming months – the best of which is the available 19-speak Harman Kardon sound system.

Cadillac's Pricing Problem and Buick's Potential Rebranding Opportunity with Velite 6 and Enspire

By Dean McManis on July 12, 2018 - 11:18AM

Velite 6 and Enspire definitely could be comeback vehicles for Buick in the United States.

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

How Subaru’s New Boss Taps Toyota to Rebuild Customer Trust

By Denis Flierl on July 12, 2018 - 7:25AM

Subaru has a new boss and he’s using Toyota Motor to improve quality, bring new EVs to market and most importantly rebuild customer trust.

Europe T-Cross The I’s and T-Roc The T’s With VW’s New SUV Family

By Marc Stern on July 11, 2018 - 8:24PM

Okay, so the headline on this story is a bit on the punny side, but, you have to admit with names like the T-Roc and the T-Cross, you can certainly see why puns may be the order of the day for these vehicles.

Maserati’s Upcoming Lineup Includes Electrics. All Photos Courtesy FCA Websites

Better Late than Never: FCA Chrysler Details their EV Plans, Finally

By Al Castro on July 11, 2018 - 7:19PM

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA Chrysler laid out a 5 Year Plan to investors in Italy last month that will be his swan song before leaving in April 2019. Investors were eager to know what his plans were to electrify the entire portfolio. He gave few details other than throwing money and some numbers. But this week he leaves it to his minions at Maserati and Alfa Romeo to hash the details as to how the Ítalo-American auto company will become electrified.

Thinking Outside the Box - Can You Top This Mazda Miata Owner's Cargo Storage Trailer Rig?

By John Goreham on July 11, 2018 - 1:39PM

Torque News spotted this clever Mazda Miata owner on his way to do some kayaking. Have you ever seen a better Miata storage solution?

Prius scores high on list of vehicles with most annual miles.

Toyota Prius Scores Very High On List of Older Cars With Most Annual Miles

By John Goreham on July 11, 2018 - 12:00PM

The Toyota Prius is well-known as a high-mileage car. Here is more data to support that fact.

Subaru Gets On a New Vision Fast After Fuel-Mileage Cheating Scandal; What It Means For Consumers

By Denis Flierl on July 11, 2018 - 7:59AM

Subaru Corporation gets on a new Vision STEP plan fast after the fuel-mileage cheating scandal. What does it mean for consumers?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Nitro World Games, Rallycross, NRX

Subaru Enters 3 WRX STIs Into First-Ever Nitro Rallycross (NRX)

By Denis Flierl on July 11, 2018 - 7:04AM

Subaru announces three WRX STI Supercars will enter the Nitro World Games and first-ever Nitro Rallycross (NRX). See what top rallycross drivers will be there.

Mazda RX-7 Sets Speed Record

By Tim Healey on July 10, 2018 - 1:39PM

There’s a lot of records out there, all made to be broken. A Mazda RX-7 has broken the half-mile speed record for rotary engines.

Mazda Plays Up Japanese Roots to Entice Hispanic Buyers

By Tim Healey on July 10, 2018 - 1:39PM

Most people know that Mazda is a Japanese car company. Now the brand is playing up its Japanese roots in advertising aimed at Hispanic buyers.

2019 Ford Mustang GT: 3 Key Configurations Priced Out

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2018 - 11:26AM

Here is a look at the cost of the 2019 Ford Mustang GT fastback in 3 key performance-minded configurations, including a “bang for the buck” build for the automatic and manual transmission, as well as a build that loads on every possible go-fast option.

Tesla Concerns: Why or Why Not

By Armen Hareyan on July 10, 2018 - 10:37AM

Regarding the future of Tesla there are both concerns and appreciation for Elon Musk.

5 Tips for Buying or Selling a Used Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on July 10, 2018 - 9:45AM

With millions of used cars on the market, Torque News readers reach out for “how to” advice when it comes to selling or buying a used Honda Civic. Back in January we touched on a few buying and selling basics. What are they, and how can you be successful in the used car game? We share 5 essential tips that every used car buyer should know.

2019 Subaru Outback, 3.6R six-cylinder boxer engine, pricing

2019 Subaru Outback Keeps 3.6R Trim; But Not For Long

By Denis Flierl on July 10, 2018 - 7:30AM

Subaru announced pricing on the 2019 Outback and Legacy models. Subaru keeps the 3.6R six-cylinder Boxer for now.

What Comes After Chevy Bolt: There’s an Electric GM in Your Future

By Al Castro on July 10, 2018 - 2:21AM

GM’s race for 20 electric cars by 2023 is underway with two concept cars that most likely will go into production. They’re both Chinese Buicks, for now, one is a wagon, the other, an SUV with the potential to become something so much more.

Thanks To Flexible Platform, A New Beetle May Be In VW’s Future

By Marc Stern on July 9, 2018 - 9:18PM

Thanks to the MEB platform's flexibility, the folks at Volkswagen haven't ruled out bringing back the Beetle in two or three years. The platform can be adjusted for any electric vehicle. The I.D. series, VW's bread-and-butter EV's of the future, all feature this platform.

LeMans Sunset 350Z Industrial Night Shot

The Best Option For Nissan To keep Z Cars Relevant and The 4 Liter 400Z

By Jordan Yan on July 9, 2018 - 5:38PM

As Nissan continues to increase engine size with the 400Z to keep up with the horsepower wars, it should consider other ways to bring the Z back to the forefront and make it relevant again.

Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Drop In June - Toyota Prius Prime Has Outsold Model 3 Since Its Arrival

By John Goreham on July 9, 2018 - 5:01PM

Despite the hype from Tesla, the company delivered less Model 3 cars last month than it did the month before. On the other hand, Toyota Prius Prime has outsold Model 3.

Video reveals Ford Ranger Raptor tire choice

How Will Ford's New Ranger Raptor's Tires Compare to Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's and Chevy Colorado ZR2

By John Goreham on July 9, 2018 - 3:32PM

A new video showing the Ford Ranger in production lets slip the tire size used. Comparing Ford Ranger Raptor's tires with toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's and Chevy Colorado ZR2's tires.

Watch Ford Build The New Ranger Raptor

By John Goreham on July 9, 2018 - 2:45PM

Ford has started volume production of the 2018 Ranger Raptor for Asia/Pacific markets. Here is the assembly line in action.

5 Rules for Modifying Your Miata (Or Any Car)

By Max Marck on July 9, 2018 - 1:46PM

Take a look at just about any automotive forum or website, and you will inevitably come across new members asking what kind of modifications would be good on their cars. Between the responses berating the poster for not making use of various search functions, you will find members telling the newbie to keep his or her car stock. Is there a good way to modify a car? Let's take a look using the example of modifying a Mazda Miata.

July Camaro of the Month: John Watkins' 1968 RS

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2018 - 1:02PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for July 2018 is the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS shown here, owned by John Watkins of Lakeland, Florida.

Matt Hagan Celebrates a Dodge Charger Win

Hagan's Dodge Charger Gets Second-Straight Funny Car Victory

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2018 - 12:15PM

The Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars drivers didn’t get off to the same strong start in 2018 that they had in the past few years, but with Matt Hagan winning his second straight event this past weekend, DSR cars have now won three races in a row – breaking up the early season dominance of the John Force Racing Chevrolet Camaros.

The RV World Just Got More Electrified with Tesla Semi RV Camper Concept

By Al Castro on July 9, 2018 - 9:43AM

Recently a Spanish designer based in Madrid created a rendering of a Tesla Semi Class 8 Tractor heavily modified to be an RV camper. He then posted it on Instagram. It instantly went viral and caused such a frenzy on the Internet to bring to the imagination the possibilities of such a vehicle that Tesla could make.

Road Rover Will Be Land Rover's 1st Real EV as Company Is Making Unheard of Changes

By Al Castro on July 9, 2018 - 8:49AM

More information emerges about the soon upcoming new Land Rover model, the Road Rover. Scheduled for production and sale by 2020, what was rumored to be Land Rover’s first luxury saloon based on the upcoming next generation all electric Jaguar XJ, it will instead be Land Rover’s first all electric all terrain wagon variant of Jaguar’s flagship.

2018 Nissan Frontier, new Frontier, 2019 Frontier

Why the Out-Dated Nissan Frontier Is Your Best Buy Now

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2018 - 8:00AM

Should you wait for the next-generation 2019 Nissan Frontier? The 2018 Model could be your best buy now.

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

New Subaru Ascent 3-Row is Off To a Fast Start With Families

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2018 - 7:14AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler gets off to a fast start. See how many Subaru sold in the first two weeks.

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