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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.

By Armen Hareyan on April 13, 2018 - 2:56PM
Elon Musk is sleeping on the floor of his Tesla factory - literally. At one point Musk tried sleeping on a couch in one of the production facility conference rooms, but he told the CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King that the couch was too narrow, so he ended up sleeping on the floor.
By John Goreham on April 13, 2018 - 2:33PM
Tesla and Elon Musk can't play nice with others. We run down the list and add the NTSB to the running tally.
By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2018 - 1:19PM
Wesley Motorsports has announced that they will campaign a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody production-based race car in a variety of road racing series this year, with Bilstein providing support as the 707-horsepower Mopar muscle car takes on the likes of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and the GRIDLIFE series.
By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2018 - 12:41PM
New video footage showing the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 storming around the Nurburgring leads me to believe that GM is in Germany with their 755-horsepower supercar, likely shooting for the 6-minute range – possibly making this C7 the fastest American machine to lap the Nordschleife.
By Armen Hareyan on April 13, 2018 - 9:56AM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a revealing tweet this morning explaining when Tesla will be profitable and why it doesn't need to raise cash. Apparently, the Model 3 will make Tesla cash flow positive by the third quarter of 2018.
By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2018 - 7:20AM
The 2019 Subaru WRX STI could get Type RA engine mods. See what the new STI could get in power upgrades.
By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2018 - 10:05PM
Tesla has delivery problems with the Model 3, problems with the semi-autonomous cars and if they falter more, they will have even more issues. The quirky automotive company that gets more press than any, will start manufacturing another vehicle. According to news reports, the production of Tesla's Y model is planned to begin in November 2019 at the company's plant in Fremont, California. For now Tesla will only let you see a very dark teaser photo of the vehicle.
By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2018 - 5:15PM
Today the National Transportation Safety Board announced that it removed Tesla as a party to the NTSB’s investigation of the March 23 fatal crash of a 2017 Tesla Model X near Mountain View, California. Tesla responded saying it will issue a Freedom of Information Act request and says it chose to withdraw from the investigation.
By John Goreham on April 12, 2018 - 4:09PM
A California dealer says that Toyota Prius cars from 2010 through 2015 are unsafe, won't sell them, and sues Toyota for $100,000,000.
By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2018 - 7:47AM
The 2018 Subaru Outback arrives in the UK missing one engine option. See why the 2.0L diesel is gone forever.
By Parks McCants on April 11, 2018 - 11:02PM
This week American Honda Motor Company announces an important safety milestone. According to the maker 1,000,000 Honda Cars and light trucks on the road today are “Honda Sensing” equipped. What’s it do , and how does it work?
By Mary Conway on April 11, 2018 - 11:01PM
Ford is shifting production of the 2019 Ford Focus to China as it focuses on building SUVs and trucks in the U.S.
By Marc Stern on April 11, 2018 - 9:46PM
For the first time, 10 of Paul Newman's very own race cars will be on display at a major California Concours d'Elegance. Now owned by someone else the marques include the Porsche 935 that Newman and team drove in the 1979 Le Mans.
By John Goreham on April 11, 2018 - 3:28PM
A new study once again proves that the vehicles that last the longest are made by Toyota.
By Armen Hareyan on April 11, 2018 - 8:37AM
A man who made preordered his Tesla Model 3 on day one, rents one through Turo and does a 250 mile test drive to see if he wants to complete his order. Here is his review of the Tesla Model 3 in which he details his surprises and disappointments.
By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2018 - 8:22AM
The Nissan Armada gets a new trim level called Platinum Reserve setting this big SUV apart from the crowd. See how it gets premium-level luxury appointments.
By Armen Hareyan on April 10, 2018 - 5:16PM
Torque News readers may know that Buick's Velite 6 electric vehicle and the concept electric SUV Enspire designed by GM Pan-asia centre are headed to the Beijing Internaltional Auto Show with the release date of April 25. US EV owners say GM should bring them to the United States too.
By John Goreham on April 10, 2018 - 4:53PM
Mazda is expected to make meaningful updates to the Miata for 2019. Here's what is reportedly on the way for the most popular convertible in the world.
By John McIntyre on April 10, 2018 - 1:15PM
Let's remove the riddle of EV cars and help people to select between different types of EVs such as the Hybrid EV, Extended Range EV and the Fully Electric EV.
By Armen Hareyan on April 10, 2018 - 10:36AM
Tesla Model S, Model 3 and Model X owners as well other EV owners should always be alert and careful because, as is shown in this video, thieves can steal your Tesla in 10 seconds even if you are 10 feet away.
By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2018 - 7:55AM
Subaru of America defies logic by selling its two millionth Outback wagon. The Subaru Outback is now the brand’s flagship model in America.
By Marc Stern on April 10, 2018 - 12:40AM
Did anyone ask this simple question, why? Why on earth use a$2.3 million hypercar to do some burnouts? If you find the answer, let us know.
By Armen Hareyan on April 9, 2018 - 8:07PM
It turns out that Tesla will release the all-wheel drive, dual-motor performance version of its most affordable model when certain conditions are met. Here are two things we know about the timing of the dual-motor Model 3.
By Armen Hareyan on April 9, 2018 - 6:58PM
One Tesla Model 3 owner has an interesting story. He wrote that he already received his Model 3 configuration invite and will be configuring his Model 3 and paying for all upgrades exclusively using profits from a $35k investment in TSLA on reservation day.
By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2018 - 4:10PM
After lengthy speculation, the refreshed 2019 Chevrolet Camaro was introduced today with a new exterior design, a new transmission for the SS models and a new 1LE package that comes with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.
By John Goreham on April 9, 2018 - 3:22PM
Toyota's unusual discount may be the best graduation gift you can get.
By Erin Yurday on April 9, 2018 - 12:30PM
A new study estimates how far the new 2018 Nissan Leaf will drive as it gets older. See if the projected ranges are enough for you.
By John Goreham on April 9, 2018 - 11:48AM
We tested all three Hyundai Ioniq green cars for a week. Which do you think we liked driving the most, the EV, the Plug-in Hybrid, or the Hybrid?
By John Goreham on April 9, 2018 - 9:59AM
Six months before the latest accident that took an occupant’s life, a report by the National Transportation Safety Board clearly listed the reasons why Autopilot is unsafe.
By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2018 - 6:45AM
The 2018 Subaru WRX/STI is still selling well around the globe. It’s now the brand’s only performance vehicle.