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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.

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.

2018 Honda Odyssey: Exceptional features earn Good Housekeeping 'Best Car Award'

By Parks McCants on February 14, 2018 - 5:42PM

Granted, it’s not the first time Honda’s mainstay family minivan earns Good Housekeeping’s "Best Car Award.: But then again, that was before the day of Chrysler Pacifica minivan. 3 key features make 2018 Honda Odyssey best in the minivan segment.

1968 Lego Mustang with the 9.453 Timing Board

1968 Ford Mustang Lego Kit Might Tease a 9-Second GT500 Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on February 14, 2018 - 4:11PM

Ford recently announced a new 1968 Mustang Lego kit that comes with a timing board that reads 9.453 seconds, leading us to wonder if the Motor Company might be teasing a 9-second quarter mile time for an upcoming model – such as the Shelby GT500?

New Video Footage of the Mid-Engine Corvette Arrives Online

By Patrick Rall on February 14, 2018 - 3:32PM

A Corvette owner cruising near Idyllwild, California caught video footage of a pair of Corvette mid-engine test cars on the road, giving us a look at the heavily-disguised supercars from the front and rear.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, WRX, SWR STI, top residual value

These 5 Subaru Cars Drop In Value Less Than All Other SUVs/Crossovers

By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2018 - 8:15AM

See why ALG says the Subaru brand is the best when it comes to keeping their value after you drive it off the lot.

2018 Subaru WRX, 2018 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru BRZ, Valentine's Day love

One Subaru Model Gets Far More Love From Fans On Valentine’s Day

By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2018 - 7:11AM

On Valentine’s Day, Subaru gets more love than any other brand on Instagram. Can you guess which model gets the most love?

This Lamboghini Gallardo story starts weird, gets weirder

By Marc Stern on February 13, 2018 - 11:24PM

There's an old saying that the Lord protects babies, fools and drunkards and it looks as if there was more than a bit of overtime put in recently as a driver managed to stuff a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera in a place it truly didn't belong.

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Rumors Suggest More Power

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

There haven’t been any official details on the 2019 Dodge Challenger, but rumors and insider input suggests that the next model year could see a Hellcat model with more than 707 horsepower – but less horsepower than you might expect.

The Aluminum Ford F150 is Outselling the Steel Trucks by a Massive Margin

By Patrick Rall on February 13, 2018 - 3:46PM

The people who insisted that the aluminum body introduced for the 2015 model year Ford F150 would cause a drop in sales were very wrong, as over the course of the past three years, sales numbers have skyrocketed as the aluminum trucks outsell the previous steel truck by a gigantic margin.

2018 Subaru Outback, EyeSight, driver assist safety technology

Subaru Wins Award For Impressive Second Set of Eyes

By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2018 - 10:14AM

Subaru gets more recognition for the new-generation driver assist safety system. See how they are the only automaker with the technology.

2018 WRX STI Type RA, 2018 BRZ tS, STI-tuned models, Subaru Tecnica International

Subaru and STI: More STI-Tuned Models Are Coming

By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2018 - 8:23AM

Subaru ’s motorsports partner STI is ramping up for an exciting 2018. See what new things are coming for Subaru performance.

Performance Trifecta Earns 2018 Honda Civic MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Award

By Parks McCants on February 12, 2018 - 8:10PM

MotorWeek, T.V.’s original automotive magazine remains a heavy hitter in a Youtube dominated world. 3 Key factors earn 2018 Honda Civic Motorweek’s Drivers’ Choice Award 2-years running; what are they?

Toyota Says Supra Returning - Where and When

By John Goreham on February 12, 2018 - 6:15PM

Toyota says it will bring back the Supra. Details are slim, but here is what we know.

The 1968 Ford Mustang Races into the World of Lego

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2018 - 12:23PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the 1968 Mustang fastback will soon be available in Lego form, joining several other Ford performance vehicles in the Lego Speed Champions lineup.

New Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race Car Grabs the Daytona 500 Pole

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2018 - 11:06AM

The #88 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Alex Bowman turned in the quickest qualifying time this past weekend during single-car qualifying for the 2018 Daytona 500, with the new Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race car the start that Chevy fans were expecting.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Review, 2.0i Limited

New Subaru Crosstrek; A Crossover You’ll Want To Get Dirty

By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2018 - 11:03AM

This week we drive the all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. It’s a compact crossover you’ll want to get dirty.

DSR Dodge Charger Funny Cars Shine in NHRA Season Opener

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2018 - 10:27AM

Matt Hagan and his Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger R/T funny car opened the 2018 NHRA season with a win this past weekend in Pomona while two of his three teammates made it into the final four – along with 2017 champion and Camaro driver Robert Hight.

2018 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, best resale values

Nissan Frontier #4 Vehicle In America Best To Buy New vs. Used

By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2018 - 7:51AM

See why the new Nissan Frontier is a much better value when purchased new vs used.

2018 Subaru WRX, resale values, new vs used

Why You Don’t Want A Used Subaru WRX or These 8 Popular SUVs, Trucks

By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2018 - 7:24AM

Are you thinking about buying a used Subaru WRX? You won’t after you see how it rides with these 8 popular SUVs and trucks.

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription, New car Review

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription Does it With Class

By Denis Flierl on February 11, 2018 - 3:04PM

This week, we drive the redesigned 2018 Volvo XC60 and give it a test at altitude. Check out the Inscriptions added class.

2018 Toyota Camry Flirts With Affordable Perfection

By Parks McCants on February 11, 2018 - 1:22PM

Short Story: I’m captivated by the visual re-do of the iconic Toyota Camry. Toyota design did a commendable job of elevating the mark’s bread and butter sedan to the next level in Lexus-like body styling. Does Camry’s drive performance live up to its new found dynamic body Styling?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 50th Anniversary models, Gold paint

2018 Subaru WRX STI Looks Too Chic In Heritage Blue

By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2018 - 8:54AM

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI 50th anniversary edition comes in one color. Heritage Blue is too chic for the performance car.

4 Mopar Performance Upgrades for the 2019 Ram 1500 Debut in Chicago

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2018 - 3:53PM

FCA’s Mopar division has used the Chicago Auto Show to introduce a long list of aftermarket upgrades for the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, including four performance modifications in the form of beadlock wheels, a suspension lift kit, a cat-back exhaust system and the innovative Ram AirFlor cold air intake system.

No Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in Chicago

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2018 - 2:35PM

The media days for the 2018 Chicago Auto Show have come and gone without any mention of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, so those waiting for the super-Stang will have to wait until New York in April as the next possible debut location.

2018 Nissan Titan, Titan, XD Crew Cab 4x4, Chicago Auto Show

New Nissan Titan Gets A Lift From ICON Vehicle Dynamics

By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2018 - 7:58AM

Need a lift? See what Nissan is offering on their 2018 Titan and Titan XD Crew Cab 4x4 models.

2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R, 2018 Subaru Legacy 3.6R, turbocharged Outback

Look For Subaru To Axe Outback, Legacy 3.6R Models

By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2018 - 6:55AM

If you want a 3.6R Outback or Legacy model, you better get one now. Check out what Subaru has planned for their next-generation Outback.

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