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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.

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with a new hood

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Gets a New Hood

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2018 - 12:43PM

FCA announced today that when the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat arrives later this year, it will wear a new dual hood scoop design that is unlike anything we have seen on the modern muscle car – one which should bring extra air intake the engine bay.

2018 Ford F-150 PowerStroke with a Horse Trailer

The Ford F-150 Diesel the Community has Demanded is Here

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2018 - 12:05PM

Last week, I spent a day driving the 2018 Ford F-150 with the new 3.0-liter PowerStroke and I am here to tell you that this is the half-ton diesel that the truck community has been asking for over the course of the past few decades – combining functionality, performance and efficiency.

Without New Crosstrek Subaru Would See First Skid Backward

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2018 - 7:42AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek does it again. See how the new Crosstrek lifts the brand to another record.

Toyota Prius Prime dominates affordable EV sales in America.

2018 Toyota Prius Prime Crushing Bolt, Volt, and Leaf In Affordable EV Sales Race

By John Goreham on May 1, 2018 - 6:00PM

The Toyota Prius Prime has emerged as the runaway leader in affordable EVs. Bolt, Leaf, and Volt’s U.S. sales lag, as Prius Prime continues to impress.

Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Level Out - Production Woes Continue

By John Goreham on May 1, 2018 - 4:04PM

Another flat month of Tesla Model 3 deliveries is a bad sign.

Ford Mustang Beats Dodge Challenger in April Sales Race

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2018 - 2:09PM

The sales numbers for April 2018 are in and for the second month in a row, the Ford Mustang has beaten the Dodge Challenger to lead the muscle car segment, with the Chevrolet Camaro being absent from this piece due to GM’s new reporting system.

2018 Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider Sales Drop Heading Into Late Spring

By John Goreham on May 1, 2018 - 1:06PM

Both Mazda and Fiat saw sales of their convertibles drop significantly heading into the late spring, early summer season. Will the 124 Spider and Miata rebound as the weather improves?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 50th Anniversary Edition, 9 millionth Subaru

50th Anniversary Crosstrek Is Subaru’s 9M Vehicle Sold; Move Over Baja

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2018 - 7:24AM

A 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is the 9 millionth Subaru sold in the U.S. See what repeat customer bought it.

Why Jeep Workers are Celebrating the End of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Model

By Mary Conway on April 30, 2018 - 11:27PM

Jeep workers in Toledo, Ohio, have finished production of the popular 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK model. It has been a spectacular run for the workers who are seeing record sales of Jeep vehicles. While the workers are sad to see the JK model die, they are excited about the new product that they will be building soon.

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody

Rumormill Roundup: 2019-2021 Dodge Challenger

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2018 - 4:13PM

There are a great many rumors floating around the internet pertaining to the future of the Dodge Challenger, so we have put together a list of the most popular rumors right now and today, we will take a look at the likelihood of these rumors.

VW puts first laps on I.D. R, its Pikes Peak challenger

Is VW Pikes Peak effort real? The laps at Spa say it is and so does the driver

By Marc Stern on April 30, 2018 - 1:44PM

Volkswagen has officially taken the wraps off its Pikes Peak challenger, the I.D. R and has partially wrung it out at the Spa circuit in Ales, Belgium. The smile on driver Romain Dumas' faces says it all.

Watch Vaughn Gitten Jr Drift the F150 Raptor at the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2018 - 11:33AM

When we talk about the new Ford F150 Raptor, we rarely discuss the Nurburgring or drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr, but in a new video from Ford Performance, we get to watch the highest performance pickup in the world go for a slide on the toughest road course in the world – and the results are awesome.

The Honda Clarity Has Our Attention: Comparing to Chevy Volt

By John Falk on April 30, 2018 - 10:33AM

The electric and plugin hybrid car market is officially hot. Tesla, Chevrolet and Nissan have ruled the roost in the electric car market for quite a few years now. Tesla brought their first electric car to market in 2008. Nissan brought the Leaf to the market in 2010. Chevrolet began selling the Volt in 2011.

2019 Nissan Frontier, new Frontier mid-size pickup

Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 Needs To See U.S. Trails

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2018 - 7:38AM

What’s good for the UK is good for U.S. mid-size truck buyers. Check out the new Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 we hope makes it to U.S. shores.

2018 Subaru WRX, S4, Safety performance, EyeSight driver assist

Subaru WRX S4 Gets Improved Safety Performance

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2018 - 6:56AM

The 2018 Japan-spec Subaru WRX S4 gets improved safety performance. See why Subaru wants WRX to be the safest performance car.

Why Jeep is Sending Workers Off-Roading in the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

By Mary Conway on April 29, 2018 - 9:47AM

Workers who admire and respect the product they build are more inclined to do a better job. That is the idea behind a new program at the Jeep Toledo facility. Jeep is sending its workers off-roading so they can better appreciate the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC, review, specs

Meet the New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross; It’s Not a Coupe Anymore

By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2018 - 8:04AM

This week we drive the all-new 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. See why the brand brought the Eclipse name out of retirement.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, 2.4-liter turbo boxer engine, new Ascent engine

Rumor Mill; Next-Gen Subaru WRX STI Might Get New 2.4-L Turbo

By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2018 - 7:43AM

The next-generation 2020 Subaru WRX STI could get a new mill. See what rumors are swirling.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Forester, Car of the Year awards

Subaru Crosstrek Recognized As Best Off-Road, Forester Most Reliable

By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2018 - 8:02AM

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek wins “Best Off-Road” vehicle and Forester scores “Most Reliable” in Russia. See why Crosstrek is recognized for the first time.

VW makes phone covers out of special parts

VW, design firm link up to make special cellphone cases

By Marc Stern on April 27, 2018 - 11:31PM

Volkswagen and a Swedish design firm have linked up to drive down the number of distracted driving accidents,

Just How Many Cars Will Ford Be (Supposedly) Walking Away From?

By John Goreham on April 27, 2018 - 6:19PM

Ford has announced it will be phasing out almost all of its car models. Which ones, and how significant are their sales?

2018 Subaru Outback, new Subaru headquarters

Subaru Celebrates New Digs With Specially-Wrapped Outbacks

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2018 - 4:43PM

Subaru celebrates their new corporate headquarters with new 2018 Subaru Outbacks. See why their new digs are a big deal.

New - 2019 Lexus ES Details

By John Goreham on April 27, 2018 - 3:42PM

Lexus has now provided more details on its newest generation ES sedan.

Audi launches huge recall to fix ailing coolant pumps

By Marc Stern on April 27, 2018 - 2:36PM

As part of its 1.16 million car recall, Audi will be fixing two key cooling pump issues. The issues both can cause fires if they are not completed.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hits 214.88 in Top Speed Testing

By Patrick Rall on April 27, 2018 - 2:12PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has an official top speed of 212 miles per hour, but in the recently-released video of the 755-horsepower supercar rocketed around the test track, it actually reached a top speed of 214.88 miles per hour, with the second run bringing the average and the official top speed to 212.

2018 Mitsubshi Mirage GT has great standard features.

10 Features The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Has That I Wish My New 1990 Mighty Max Had

By John Goreham on April 27, 2018 - 11:17AM

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage GT is one of the best-equipped cars for the money, not just for sale today, but in all of human history.

2019 Subaru Forester, fuel mileage falsification, cheating

Subaru Issues Fuel Mileage Cheating Statement; No Recalls Needed

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2018 - 7:16AM

Subaru Corporation issued a statement into allegations of fuel mileage falsification. Here’s their findings.

Tesla seemingly deceptive Model 3 pricing will continue.

Tesla's Seemingly Deceptive Pricing For Model 3 Will Continue Into Second Year of Sales

By John Goreham on April 26, 2018 - 2:02PM

Tesla publicizes a low entry price for its Model 3, but has never sold a vehicle at even close to that price. With no push-back from the media or regulators, the flim-flam has now been extended.

2019 Subaru Forester, Subaru Crosstrek, EV, New Subaru Plug-in-hybrid

Subaru Announces New China-Spec 2019 Forester Hybrid

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2018 - 7:39AM

Subaru Corp announces a new 2019 Forester Hybrid for the Chinese market. Will it see U.S. shores?

Audi issues 2nd recall for coolant pumps in 1.16 vehicles

By Marc Stern on April 25, 2018 - 11:21PM

Audi recalls 1.16 vehicles to repair fault with electrical coolant pump. Automaker launches 2nd global recall for the vehicles.

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