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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.

NTSB investigates new Tesla Model S crash that may involve Autopilot.

NTSB Looks At Tesla Crash - Why Can't Pricey Teslas Auto-Brake Like Affordable Cars Do?

By John Goreham on January 30, 2018 - 10:08AM

The National Transportation Safety Board is looking into an accident that the driver of a Tesla Model S says happened while Autopilot was engaged.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Global Platform, EyeSight safety

Everything You Need To Know About New Subaru Crosstrek EyeSight

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2018 - 8:26AM

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is getting global safety awards already. What does EyeSight have to do with it?

Over 33,000 Sign Care2 Petition Urging Volkswagen to Donate to Research Animal Rescue Org

By Armen Hareyan on January 29, 2018 - 4:45PM

A Care2 petition asks Volkswagen to pledge to never use animals in research again and to donate to an organization that rescues research animals.

How To Bring Tesla Apps To The Top Of The Screen With Long Press

By Mark Newman on January 29, 2018 - 4:25PM

Here is another cool Tesla tip! In earlier versions of the Tesla OS, all applications would default to the top half of the screen. Applications like Media, Energy, and Phone now default to the bottom. If you want an application to appear at the top, simply long-press or touch-and-hold the application icon.

The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition

Order Your 2018 Hot Wheels Camaro on February 1st

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2018 - 11:34AM

We learned back in October that the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro would benefit from a new Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition and we know now that the toy-themed muscle cars will officially go on sale on February 1st.

Pilots and Tesla Owners Explain How Autopilot Works

By Armen Hareyan on January 29, 2018 - 9:59AM

After Tesla Model S recently crashed into a stopped firetruck many people started to raise the question of how Tesla Autopilot works and how it should work. As a result, some people started critiquing Tesla for calling its system Autopilot.

New Subaru Crosstrek; They Do It Differently In the UK

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2018 - 9:36AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is making its dealer launch in the UK. Check out the new ad, they do it differently in the UK.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Nurburgring 24-hour race, 2018 Red Bull GRC, 2018 ARA rally series

Subaru Motorsports Preview 2018; More Thrills Await

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2018 - 7:38AM

Subaru will be involved in motorsports around the globe again in 2018, from the NBR and Super GT to the GRC. Here’s a sneak peek.

Tesla Model 3 Has 5 Key Advantages Over Model S

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2018 - 8:19PM

In this video tech Youtuber Andy Slye shows 5 clear advantages that Tesla Model 3 has over Model S.

30 Minute Wait To Sit in a Model 3 at Tesla Manhattan

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2018 - 5:23PM

The picture in this Tweet shows You have to wait in line for 30 minutes to sit in a Tesla Model 3 in Manhattan Tesla dealership in NYC.

2 Reasons to visit Acura at the Portland International Auto Show

By Parks McCants on January 27, 2018 - 1:36PM

As workers hurriedly assemble the biggest Car and Truck Show in Oregon, I came upon two Acura models that are generally reserved for special order in much of the U.S..There they sat, in all their sport-hybrid glory.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Global Platform, EyeSight, What Car? Car of the Year Awards

3 Reasons Why New Subaru Crosstrek Gets Global Car Safety Award

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2018 - 11:54AM

The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek gets more awards this week. It picks up accolades from What Car? in the UK for safety.

Few Advantages of Chevy Bolt vs Model S, But Are They Comparable?

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2018 - 10:06AM

The advantages of Chevy Bolt vs Tesla Model S depends on your driving habits, distances your drive, price and and the size you need.

VW’s winning Volkswagen GTI TCR undergoes first U.S. test at Daytona

By Marc Stern on January 26, 2018 - 11:55PM

Volkswagen's successful Golf GTI TCR racer made its U.S, debut at Daytona as the TCR series moves to the endurance circuit. The debut was at Daytona.

Used Tesla Model S Prices vs Owning a New Chevy Bolt

By Armen Hareyan on January 26, 2018 - 5:38PM

I am looking at purchasing a Bolt EV for delivery in mid October. I was looking at the cost of a used Tesla Model S 85 and the price is about $11,000 more than the Chevy Bolt. My question is in about 8 months time would the used Tesla market come down enough to justify giving up the Ontario incentives to own a Tesla, or should I get a new Bolt?

Toyota Prius is America's best delivery vehicle.

Toyota Prius - The Perfect Delivery Vehicle?

By John Goreham on January 26, 2018 - 12:20PM

The Toyota Prius is well known as the best green car on the planet, but is it also the best delivery vehicle in America?

4 Pros and Cons of Electric Semi Trucks After Tesla's Tested Its Own

By Armen Hareyan on January 26, 2018 - 12:01PM

Opponents of Tesla Semi say it's not cost effective, but proponents say the cost is comparable to diesel trucks. Here are 4 pros and cons for electric Semi trucks.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, new-generation Subaru, awards

New Subaru Crosstrek Is “BestRide of The Year”; More Than a Cute CUV

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2018 - 11:16AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek gets more accolades, and it’s more than a cute CUV.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV

New Subaru Ascent Seen In the Wild Doing High-Altitude Testing

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2018 - 7:43AM

We spot the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent doing some high-altitude testing in the mountains of Colorado. They are also playing with its EyeSight.

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Acura Motorsports Has a Real Shot at Winning the 56th Annual Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Parks McCants on January 26, 2018 - 12:52AM

It’s not every year that we find Acura Motorsports competing in partnership with two auto racing giants at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Such is the case for the 56th annual running of what’s been called the toughest endurance race in North America.

Why would you use 3 Panameras to move gold? Because you can and because they did

By Marc Stern on January 26, 2018 - 12:23AM

When Baird decided to move nearly $14,000,000 in gold they decided to use a rather unique method to move the fortune. They asked for Porsche's assistance and used three Panamera Turbo Sport Tourismos, and lots of security, to pull off the transfer without a hitch.

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2 Surprises for Honda Fans at the Portland International Auto Show, one a Civic

By Parks McCants on January 25, 2018 - 5:05PM

Walking the massive floor of the Oregon Convention Center, I’m just a bit blown away by the size and scope of Oregon’s Portland International Auto Show. It’s a big deal, and American Honda Motor Company is here with a surprise or two for Honda fans.

3 Things We Learned About Tesla Semi Truck From The 8-Second Video Clip

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2018 - 4:53PM

Tesla is now testing its Semi truck in the wild and public roads and there is a new 8-second video clip of that test.

Here Is When Tesla Summon Feature Is Most Useful

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2018 - 2:38PM

This is probably the best video of Tesla Summon feature showing Model X driving itself out of a puddle to its owner.

Toyota named most admired company, but where does Tesla rank?

Toyota Is Named A Most Admired Automotive Company By Fortune Magazine - Where Does Tesla Rank?

By John Goreham on January 25, 2018 - 9:21AM

Fortune Magazine's panel of business experts compiled this list of most admired companies. Toyota is the second-ranked automotive company, where do you guess Tesla ranks?

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 50th anniversary models

Subaru 50th Anniversary Editions Revealed: 50 Years of Subaru

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2018 - 8:49AM

Subaru reveals the 50th Anniversary Editions on their The Cars pages as they celebrate 50 years in the U.S.

I.D. family bumps e-Golf from Volkswagen lineup

By Marc Stern on January 24, 2018 - 8:11PM

Volkswagen plans to phase out the e-Golf as the automaker continues work on its 8th Generation Golf. The reason for the phaseout is VW's new I.D. electric family. The three-model lineup will have a fully electric hatchback, taking the space used the e-Golf. VW execs say there's no need for two hatchbacks in the same segment.

5 Changes Tesla Should Make To Stay Ahead of Byton

By Armen Hareyan on January 24, 2018 - 5:00PM

Recently at CES 2018 the most surprising and impressive unveiling belonged to Byton, a Chinese-based company with offices in Europe and the United States. There are 5 things Byton has that Tesla doesn't have and it would be good if Tesla at least thought about them.

Toyota teases Chevy with Tacoma vs. Colorado Mall Terrain advert.

Toyota's "Mall Terrain" Tacoma Adds Poke Back at Chevy Colorado ZR2's "Segment of One" Nonsense

By John Goreham on January 24, 2018 - 1:22PM

Toyota doesn't have to advertise the Tacoma but opted to poke back at Chevy. Here's why.

Used Tesla model 3 for Sale at a lower price

Used Model 3 Cars Are For Sale and The Prices Range From 59 to $102K

By Armen Hareyan on January 24, 2018 - 12:31PM

Used Tesla Model 3 cars are already popping up for sale on Autotrader and the prices are dropping. This man got his Model 3 from Tesla and put it up for sale two days later.

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