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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.

Ford Mustang is Chinas Favorite Sporty Coupe for the Second Straight Year

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2018 - 4:58PM

Ford Motor Company announced this afternoon that for the second straight year, the Mustang is the bestselling sporty coupe in the Chinese market – showing how popular the original pony car is on a global scale.

Three Ways the Ram truck leads the truck industry.

Three Ways Ram's 2019 Trucks Lead the Competition

By John Goreham on April 23, 2018 - 2:17PM

Here are three distinct ways that Ram leads the truck industry.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Oregon Trail Rally, Ken Block Escort Cosworth

#75 Subaru WRX STI Is #1 At Oregon Trail Rally; Ken Block Finishes #3

By Denis Flierl on April 23, 2018 - 7:45AM

It was David Higgins going against Ken Block again this weekend. See how the Subaru WRX STI performed against his old rival.

Porsche may mount effort to take Nordschleife e-racer lap record

By Marc Stern on April 22, 2018 - 11:12PM

Although it already holds the Nordschleife lap record, it appears that Porsche may be mounting a new effort with its 913 Hybrid Evo supercar.

What makes people to switch to an electric car

By John Falk on April 22, 2018 - 6:37PM

So you are new to electric car ownership, or maybe you have been driving an electric car for awhile. What made you switch from gas power to electric power?

2019 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek

Subaru Makes America's 100 Most Reputable Companies 2018 List; How They Score #45

By Denis Flierl on April 22, 2018 - 8:02AM

Subaru makes America’s Most Reputable Companies 2018 list for the first time. See where Subaru ranks.

Demand for the Tesla Model 3: Any reason to worry?

By John Falk on April 21, 2018 - 10:00PM

Elon Musk began building his first car, the Tesla Roadster way back in 2008. Now here we are 10 years later with 3 model cars currently for sale: the Model 3, Model X and the Model S. Coming soon an electric truck and new roadster. Companies such as Pepsi, Walmart and Anheuser-Busch have reserved Tesla Semis. Demand for Tesla products seems to be no problem. As we can see many are lining up to purchase the vehicles in the pipeline and currently for sale. What about the Model 3?

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Subaru Hybrid, PHEV, EV

Evoltis Could Be New Fuel-Sipping Subaru EV Nameplate

By Denis Flierl on April 21, 2018 - 3:35PM

Subaru Corp has filed for the trademark name “Evoltis”. Is this Subaru’s new fuel-sipping EV?

Electric car charging infrastructure: time for single standard connector

By John Falk on April 21, 2018 - 3:30PM

If you own an electric car, being able to charge it up can be a challenge. If you own a house you can plug in an outlet in your garage using the charger that came with the car. I strongly suggest you consult an electrician to make sure you house wiring can support the power draw electric cars require.

Award Winning V6 Powered Honda Odyssey Carries over for 2019 with favorable MSRP

By Parks McCants on April 21, 2018 - 11:58AM

Good news for fans of normally aspirated V6 engines. With the auto industry embracing small displacement, turbocharged 4 cylinder engines, Honda presents a well connected award winning V6 powered minivan with premium car-like comfort and ride dynamic.

Honda teaches the joy of manual gear shifting in 5 minute video

By Parks McCants on April 21, 2018 - 10:48AM

A well meshed manual transmission puts “one with the car,” talk about driver to car connectivity. By most accounts, Honda manufactures the easiest shifting 6-speed manual transmission in the industry. Now, they’ll teach you how to drive one.

2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, Fuel Mileage Cheating

Subaru Fails To Meet Fuel Mileage Cheating Report Deadline; Stocks Fall

By Denis Flierl on April 21, 2018 - 7:22AM

Subaru Corporation fails to meet the March deadline for alleged falsified mileage and emissions readings. What does it mean for the automaker?

VW logo to help drive automaker’s electric vehicle rollout

By Marc Stern on April 20, 2018 - 11:04PM

For the first time in six years, Volkswagen is making changes in its venerable logo. Well-known, the logo is undergoing changes to make it more usable with digital media and devices like smartphones.

Scorecard for Electric Car Advertising

By John Falk on April 20, 2018 - 12:21PM

If you have been watching TV lately you have probably been noticing advertising for electric cars. Nissan, Hyundai and Honda are the main three EV makers that seem to be running EV ads regularly. They all have varying degrees of success at demonstrating what these cars can do.

Update Pertaining to the Poor Corvette ZR1 Nurburgring Lap Time

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2018 - 11:00AM

Earlier this week, we brought you the news that spectators along the side of the track had clocked the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 at 7 minutes and 12 seconds around the Nurburgring Nordschleife, and while some readers were quick to dismiss these unofficial timers – news from Porsche shows that they are fairly accurate.

New 2019 Lexus ES Sedan Features Updated Look - Image

By John Goreham on April 20, 2018 - 10:18AM

The all-new Lexus ES line will have a new look and much more to interest buyers.

2019 Subaru Ascent, Baja, Subaru mid-size pickup

Should Subaru Build Ascent-Baja To Cash In On Mid-Size Truck Craze?

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2018 - 7:42AM

Will Subaru build an Ascent-based Baja mid-size pickup to compete with the Toyota Tacoma, and Chevy Colorado? It’s not likely.

2019 Corvette ZR1 to Serve as Indy 500 Pace Car

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2018 - 5:49PM

General Motors announced today that the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will serve as the official pace car for the 2018 Indy 500 – marking the 15th time that a Corvette has led the field and the 29th time that a Chevy has been the pace-setter for the big race.

Ford F-150 Diesel Gets EPA Rating of 30 Miles per Gallon on the Highway

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2018 - 5:08PM

Since the new 3.0-liter diesel V6 coming to the Ford F-150 lineup was expected to be the most fuel-friendly in the segment and today it became official, with the half-ton PowerStroke pickup getting an official EPA rating of 30 miles per gallon on the highway – marking the first full-size truck to reach that plateau.

The Tesla Revolution - Man versus Machine

By Edward Brinson on April 19, 2018 - 3:11PM

"I Tesla" - The automaker’s visionary push to control the future of the autonomous automotive industry - from cars like the Model 3 to Commercial Trucking and beyond as well as various robotic industry applications.

Texas Auto Writers Association chooses Toyota tops in key categories.

Texas Auto Writers Award Toyota Camry, Avalon, and Corolla Models In 2018 Roundup, But Which Model Took Home Top Honors?

By John Goreham on April 19, 2018 - 1:11PM

Texas Auto Writers Association chooses three Toyota models as its top picks in four categories.

GM Should Advertise Chevy Volt: Here's My Sample

By John Falk on April 19, 2018 - 11:58AM

Chevrolet has been building The Chevy Volt since 2011. It is now in its 8th year of production and in the 2nd generation. With the competition in the electric car arena fierce, I am puzzled as to why GM does not advertise the best kept secret in electric car technology.

U.S. News ranks hybrids. How did Toyota do?

U.S. News Picks Best Hybrids - How Did Toyota Prius Stack Up?

By John Goreham on April 19, 2018 - 10:59AM

U.S. News & World Report Autos picked its favorite hybrids in every category. Here's how Toyota Prius made out.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Oregon Trail Rally, Global Rallycross, American Rally Association,

New 2018 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car Livery Revealed

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2018 - 7:59AM

Just in time for the Oregon Trail Rally, Subaru Rally Team USA unveiled the #55 Subaru WRX STI. See who’s going to be behind the wheel.

The thrill is gone - death of the Forester XT

By Edward Brinson on April 18, 2018 - 9:33PM

Many of you who read this article may not remember the classic blues song from BB King in the title of this article. Perhaps I’m dating myself as well. I’ve been a Subaru enthusiast for quite some time and a current 2017 Forester XT owner. I read Torque News frequently and was eagerly awaiting the new Forester on the global platform.

2020 Tesla Roadster Spied on Race Track With Whopping Acceleration

By Armen Hareyan on April 18, 2018 - 6:13PM

New video emerges showing the 2020 Tesla Roadster in Fremont CA doing a 0-60 mph on a Race Track with a whopping acceleration.

2018 Mazda CX-5 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5T S-AWC vs. Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

By John Goreham on April 18, 2018 - 4:27PM

We compare to crossovers with very similar price points and discover that they are more different than they appear at first glance.

2019 Camaro ZL1 Retains Current Front End Styling

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2018 - 1:34PM

Since introducing the refreshed face of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, we have received an array of messages asking about the range-topping ZL1, which will retain the front end design of the 2018 models while sharing the new rear end with the rest of the lineup.

50th Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Aims for the 8s

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2018 - 12:53PM

Yesterday marked the 54th anniversary of the original Ford Mustang debut and today, the Motor Company announced their plans for the 2018 Cobra Jet drag racing package – a track-only machine that will celebrate 50 years of Ford performance with the ability to run 8-second quarter mile times.

Quick Spin in the Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid: Sweden’s junior PHEV rocket ship

By Jesse Rudavsky on April 18, 2018 - 10:46AM

Yesterday I was at Steingold Volvo on the Attleboro/Pawtucket line on the Massachusetts/Rhode Island border and tested out the Volvo XC60 PHEV: Sweden's junior PHEV rocket ship.

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