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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 8, 2018 - 8:55AM
In recent weeks we have heard numerous reports of people speaking to the media explaining why they traded their Chevy Bolt for a Tesla. However, there are a number of Chevy Volt owners who simply want to go all-electric, but with less expensive options. Their comparison is between the Volt, Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt. Yet, there are situations in which keeping the Volt is a better choice for them.
By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2018 - 8:34AM
Pirelli just launched a new Scorpion all-terrain tire. They are perfect for your Subaru Crosstrek, Outback, and Forester to get you off the beaten path.
By Armen Hareyan on April 7, 2018 - 8:55PM
Many people thought building a diesel truck dealership wasn't a good idea for Bushra Salman of OC Autos, but she successfully created a large women oriented diesel truck dealership in Santa Ana, CA and has a majority female management team.
By Parks McCants on April 7, 2018 - 7:50PM
On first look, 2018 RAV4 Adventure conjures thoughts of off road adventure, lite trailer hauling, and that extended road trip to destinations unknown. We drop in behind the wheel of Toyota's latest RAV4 offering and walk away with a n opinion or two, mostly positive. Torque News takes a closer look.
By Mary Conway on April 7, 2018 - 5:59PM
Chevrolet is creating new trim levels and redesigning the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019 Chevrolet Cruze and 2019 Chevrolet Spark to add more bang for the buyer's buck. The 3 vehicles will get more technology and safety features in the upgrades.
By Mary Conway on April 7, 2018 - 3:18PM
Ford is recalling nearly 350,000 of its top-selling vehicles, including the 2018 Ford Expedition, 2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Lincoln Navigator because of a transmission problem that can allow them to roll away while the driver believes the vehicle is in park.
By Armen Hareyan on April 7, 2018 - 10:58AM
Tesla took two important steps forward this week. . Let’s provide a little more detail on these.
By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2018 - 9:35AM
See how the new 2019 Subaru Forester Sport stacks up against the outgoing 2.0XT.
By Marc Stern on April 7, 2018 - 12:00AM
It's been reported that the iconic F1 motor vehicle tag in the U.K. may be up for sale. How much, you might ask? It's a good question; how about $20 million.
By Armen Hareyan on April 6, 2018 - 7:06PM
It looks like a new wave of Tesla Model 3 invitations has begun for many reservation holders as a number of them excitingly report receiving a configuration option.

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2018 - 4:21PM
According to someone who attend this week’s Chevrolet national dealership convention in Las Vegas, small images of the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette were shown, allegedly revealing the front end and hood of the next generation American supercar.
By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2018 - 12:14PM
Yesterday afternoon, Michael Cole and his Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat ran a 9.13 quarter mile at more than 150 miles per hour, setting the new world record for a Hellcat car running without the assistance of nitrous oxide.
By Armen Hareyan on April 6, 2018 - 12:09PM
What counts as the best audio settings for Tesla Model 3 is subjective because is depends on the type of music you listen to. If you search the web, you will find very little on the subject. So, let's see what Tesla owners say are the best audio settings for the Model 3.
By Armen Hareyan on April 6, 2018 - 10:51AM
It was just yesterday we reported that Tesla registered a record batch of Model 3 VINs, but this morning Tesla went for another record by registering another batch of nearly 3,000 Model 3 VINs. This will make the first week of April 2018 a record week for Tesla's Model 3 production.
By John Goreham on April 6, 2018 - 9:48AM
In the first quarter of 2018 every major midsize sedan model has lost customers except one. The 2018 Toyota Camry.
By Armen Hareyan on April 6, 2018 - 9:35AM
Tesla may soon have a button labeled "Request Update," which will possibly increment a counter in the Tesla's database. But we are not sure. Here is what CEO Elon Musk tweeted yesterday.
By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2018 - 7:12AM
The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester remodel doesn’t look extreme on the outside. Did Subaru do enough to get consumers to rediscover it?
By Armen Hareyan on April 5, 2018 - 7:09PM
Tesla CEO just tweeted that Chris Paine's AI movie is premiering tonight in which he has sharp warning about the AI and its future threat to humanity. Here is the video trailer of "Do You Trust This Computer" and what's in it.
By John Goreham on April 5, 2018 - 5:23PM
A new lawsuit alleges that Toyota is selling defective axles on the current Tacoma that creates rear brake drum issues for owners.
By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2018 - 12:43PM
The modern Dodge Challenger was introduced for the 2008 model year, so with the arrival of the 2018 models, the modern Mopar muscle car is officially more than a decade old yet sales numbers continue to climb from year to year and today, we look at how FCA has kept this 11-year old car selling so well.
By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2018 - 11:26AM
According to a dealership representative who attended the General Motors dealer’s conference earlier this week, the Chevrolet Camaro will receive a facelift for the 2019 model year and he knows this because the company showed off two examples of the new-look muscle car at their annual meeting.
By Armen Hareyan on April 5, 2018 - 9:50AM
Tesla Model 3's production is gaining real momentum. This is something Tesla really needs and the timing is perfect considering the recent setback with Model X crash, investigation, debt issues and the release of the 1st quarter results. Let's now give credit to hundreds of Tesla workers.
By Armen Hareyan on April 5, 2018 - 9:16AM
Yesterday a Tesla Model S owner, who was getting ready to sell his early model, was asking about the best ways to sell Tesla Model S private party and where to list your car for sale for the best results.
By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2018 - 8:00AM
According to a Toyota source, a new Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 sports coupe is coming with a larger engine and more power.
By Parks McCants on April 5, 2018 - 1:01AM
Honda Motor Company drove to the forefront of the auto industry behind the wheel of fun to drive and affordable subcompact hatchbacks and sedans. 2018 Fit Sport reminds us of why we migrated in mass to the brand to begin with.
By Marc Stern on April 4, 2018 - 10:55PM
Porsche continued its record ways in March, setting records for the month and for the quarter.
By Armen Hareyan on April 4, 2018 - 10:20PM
Today Tesla CEO Elon Musk's most recent Twitter update appears to be a fun surprise for Tesla owners. Musk recently showed off some of the new Easter Eggs in his latest Instagram post as well.
By Armen Hareyan on April 4, 2018 - 1:36PM
"Does anyone know if Tesla recommends that one should plug their car in every night or wait till battery gets to a lower level. Does it matter? I charge to 80%, but sometimes only drive 40miles round trip to work daily," asks Chris Less in Tesla Model S Owners group on Facebook. Questions like this about how often to plugin and recharge your Tesla are common. Let's take a look at how Tesla owners plugin and charge their cars and what Tesla recommends.
By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2018 - 12:56PM
The March Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by yours truly.
By Armen Hareyan on April 4, 2018 - 10:49AM
Tesla investors are eagerly waiting to hear when Tesla will start directly to sell Model 3s in China. But with the recent tariff and trade "wars" between China and the United States selling cars with reasonable prices in China will become a more difficult task for Tesla.