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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.

Model 3 White Interior Actually Looks Very Nice

By Armen Hareyan on February 21, 2018 - 12:02PM

Torque News has covered number of stories about different color combinations of Tesla Model 3, but this picture with a white interior actually looks very good and appealing.

New Bridgestone Blizzak LT is for large pickups and SUVs.

If You're Looking For the Best Truck Tire for Snow and Ice, the New Bridgestone Blizzak LT May Be Your Answer

By John Goreham on February 21, 2018 - 10:02AM

Bridgestone’s new Blizzak LT is designed specifically for heavy-duty pickups and large SUVs.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, rooftop tents, outdoor enthusiasts, camping

Subaru UK Makes Pitch to Outdoor Enthusiasts With New Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2018 - 9:46AM

Subaru pitches the new 2018 Crosstrek to outdoor enthusiasts. Have you ever used a rooftop tent for camping?

Most-powerful Porsche 911 GT3 RS to debut at Geneva Motor Show

By Marc Stern on February 20, 2018 - 11:36PM

Porsche will introduce most-powerful 911 GT3 RS later this year as a 2019 model. The 545-horsepower flat-six is the biggest naturally-aspirated engine the automaker has ever stuffed under the rear engine cover.

Tesla Model 3 Owner Asks Fellows To Stop Crashing Model 3 Because of Insurance

By Armen Hareyan on February 20, 2018 - 8:37PM

"Can you guys quit crashing your Tesla Model 3s? This insurance quote for my car next week is almost twice what I was expecting," wrote one Model 3 owner on Reddit this afternoon sharing this image of how his Model 3 insurance cost has doubled withing a week.

4 Changes Toyota Must Make To Keep the New 2019 RAV4 Number One

By John Goreham on February 20, 2018 - 5:31PM

Here is our list of what Toyota must do to keep the RAV4 in a top sales position as it heads into its next generation.

Tesla Model S Ambient Lights Turn This Tesla Into Something Out of Tron

By Armen Hareyan on February 20, 2018 - 4:47PM

Take a look at this Tesla Model S premium interior ambient lighting that one Model S owner posted on Instagram and Facebook.

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HondaPro Jason’s Epic 2017 Civic Type-R Color Change

By Parks McCants on February 20, 2018 - 2:49PM

Torque News takes a first look at HondaPro Jason's epic Civic Type-R factory specification color change. There's a heck of a lot too it. But then again, there's only one HondaPro Jason. What's it take to do it right? Read on.

No 7-Speed Manual for the 2019 Camaro - Possibly the 10-Speed Automatic

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2018 - 11:08AM

It now looks as though a 7-speed manual transmission will not be offered in the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, but it does appear as though the 10-speed automatic transmission may be used in more models than just the ZL1.

The Other Cars Toyota Prius Owners Drive May Surprise You, Sorry if it Ruins Your Stereotyping

By John Goreham on February 20, 2018 - 9:45AM

We polled Toyota Prius owners to see what else was in their garage. The results were eye-opening.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, towing capacity

Will New Subaru Ascent 2.4L 4-Cyl Have Enough Power For Active Families?

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2018 - 8:03AM

Will the new 2019 Subaru Ascent, the largest vehicle Subaru has ever built, have enough power with a 4-cylinder engine?

Do auto ads tell the truth? Not if they are talking about four-wheel-drive

By Marc Stern on February 19, 2018 - 11:48PM

So, you think auto ads tell the truth? Here's the easy answer, uh-uh; nope, they don't; nah, not even close sometimes, especially if they are talking about four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.

Five Features I Love About My 2018 Mazda CX-5

By Hande Tuncer on February 19, 2018 - 2:16PM

Having recently purchased a new 2018 Mazda CX-5, here are the top five reasons I fell in love with this vehicle.

Camaro ZL1 Wins the 2018 Daytona 500

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2018 - 1:11PM

The Chevrolet Camaro got a fantastic start to its time in NASCAR’s big leagues with Austin Dillon winning the Daytona 500 in his #3 Camaro, while the #43 ZL1 of Darrell Wallace Jr took the runner-up position and three other new Chevy race cars finished in the top ten.

2019 Subaru Ascent, largest Subaru dealer in U.S., Subaru of New England, Ernie Boch Jr.

Meet a U.S. Dealer Who Sells More Subaru Cars Than Any Country

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2018 - 11:17AM

Meet a U.S. Subaru dealer who sells more AWD cars than any country, and influenced Subaru Corp to increase the size of the new 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler.

2018 Mazda CX-5 and Mazda3 Prove They Are Great Family Cars With Two Awards

By John Goreham on February 19, 2018 - 9:49AM

Mazda’s CX-5 crossover and Mazda3 compact car have both Earned Good Housekeeping Awards.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX

Subaru VIZIV Tourer Concept Will Debut in Geneva; WRX STI Hatch Preview?

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2018 - 7:06AM

Subaru Corporation will unveil a new VIZIV Tourer Concept at the Geneva International Motor Show. Is this a WRX STI hatch preview?

2018 Accord Sport 1.5L Turbo Perfect Daily Commuter Car

By Parks McCants on February 17, 2018 - 10:09PM

Last Friday, I dropped by my favorite Honda dealership to revisit the reinvented 10th generation Honda Accord. Now exclusively turbo powered, these key features make 2018 Accord Sport the perfect do-all daily commuter car.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, ARA rally series, 2018 ARA schedule

Surprise Move Puts Atkinson, Sandell Behind Wheel of New Subaru WRX STI Rally Cars

By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2018 - 11:50AM

Two new Subaru drivers will pilot the 2018 Subaru WRX STI rally cars joining Higgins and Pastrana in the 2018 ARA Rally Series. Why did Subaru add the two GRC drivers?

2019 Subaru Ascent, pre-order, pricing, fuel mileage, auto shows

Families Can Pre-Order New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Now

By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2018 - 9:53AM

The new 2019 Subaru Ascent is available for pre-order now. See when it’s expected to arrive

The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Must Have This One Feature

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2018 - 4:44PM

The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is coming and the Motor Company has promised that it will have more than 700 horsepower, but if the new ‘Stang is going to compete with the likes of the Camaro ZL1 and the Hellcat Challenger, it is going to need an automatic transmission.

Dodge Challenger, Charger Hellcats are Faster than Supercars on a 2-Mile Run

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2018 - 3:51PM

A pair of videos showing the Dodge Challenger and Charger in SRT Hellcat trim hitting 195 miles per hour on a 2-mile airstrip show that these Mopar muscle cars are more than just quarter-mile machines – turning in better top speeds than several supercars.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, J.D. Power vehicle dependability study

Subaru Scrapes Bottom in Latest J.D. Power Dependability Study

By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2018 - 9:10AM

Subaru has never ranked high in the J.D. Power Dependability Study, but they slip further. See how far they fall.

Which automaker has won 3 GHC awards in three years? Audi

By Marc Stern on February 16, 2018 - 12:26AM

For the last three years, the Good Housekeeping new car awards program has honored Audi with a "Best New Car" award. There's a reason, Audi not only builds quality vehicles, but it also meets the standards established by the program. It makes it a lot easier to buy a Q7 knowing it is a GHC winner.

Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Turns Out To Be An Absolute Let Down

By Sashka Avanyan on February 15, 2018 - 7:58PM

The Maserati Ghibli S Q4 turns out to be a huge let down of a car, and for it’s price point, it doesn’t seem to be worth a single penny.

Tesla Model S and Range Anxiety in Grand Canyon

How the Tesla Model S may give you range anxiety, all the way to the grand canyon

By Sashka Avanyan on February 15, 2018 - 7:32PM

A couple from Atlanta decided to take their Tesla Model S on a road trip across the United States and pushed the car to it’s limits in long distance driving. And then range anxiety at Grand Canyon.

2019 Subaru Ascent Pricing, Fuel Mileage Announced; Starts at $31,995

By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2018 - 3:09PM

Subaru of America announced pricing and fuel mileage on the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent. See what each trim costs along with detailed features.

The New Yenko/SC Stage II Camaro Makes Big Power in a Small Quantity

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2018 - 2:31PM

The modern-day Yenko Camaro from Specialty Vehicle Engineering now has a Stage II package that lifts the output of the 455-horsepower LT1 up to 1,000 horsepower – but we don’t know the price and only 25 units will be made.

VW Atlas wins Good Housekeeping 2018 Best New Car Award

By Marc Stern on February 14, 2018 - 10:50PM

There are lots of car of the year awards out there, but how do you determine which one is best. Could it bet the work of Consumer Reports whose sleuthing turns in some of the best work in the business? Could it be the gold-standard of awards, the MT Car of the Year Award? Or could it the Good Housekeeping award which combines the work of the Good Housekeeping Institute Lab with the expertise of Car and Driver?

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Valentine's Day Burnout

Happy Valentine's Day from the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on February 14, 2018 - 6:09PM

The folks at Dodge released this fun video today for Valentine’s Day, featuring the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat doing a big, smoky burnout – the perfect way for a gearhead with a 707-horsepower muscle car to show his love.

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