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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.

Toyota and Mazda opt for Alabama for new plant.

New Toyota & Mazda Plant Will Bring 4,000 Jobs To Alabama

By John Goreham on January 10, 2018 - 3:33PM

Toyota opts for a second new plant in Alabama to partner with Mazda.

Toyota dominates list of cars people keep for 15 years or more.

Toyota Dominates This List Of Cars People Keep 15 Years Or More With Highlander In Top Spot

By John Goreham on January 10, 2018 - 1:27PM

Toyota models are all over this list of models people keep 15 years or more.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Forbes 10 Best Crossover SUVs For Snow

Forbes 10 Best Crossover SUVs For Snow; Subaru Outshines With 3

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2018 - 1:12PM

Forbes rates three Subaru vehicles tops in their 10 Best Crossover SUVs For Snow list.

Tesla Model S Plugged in Recommended Charging

17 Opinions, Including Musk's About Recommended Charge Limit for Model S

By Armen Hareyan on January 10, 2018 - 12:21PM

Your Model S battery is almost full. You only used 10 or so miles because you had a quick ride. Should you plug every night even when it's almost full?

2013 Model S Owners Getting This Letter from Tesla About Takata Airbag

By Armen Hareyan on January 10, 2018 - 11:37AM

"We just got this email. Takata air bag recall makes its way to Tesla MS 2012-13," wrote one Tesla Model S owner on Facebook sharing the picture of this letter from Tesla.

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 2.4 SEL AWC, Review

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC Offers More Value

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2018 - 11:26AM

This week we drive the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC. It offers lots of value for the money.

What Can Happen If You Keep Tesla Key Fob in Your Pocket With Coins

By Armen Hareyan on January 10, 2018 - 8:45AM

Do you think the key fob could be damaged if you put it in your pocket with some coins? In other words, could the coins create problems for the magnetic field of the key fob?

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX, Tokyo Auto Salon 2018

Subaru Brings New WRX STI Rumble To Tokyo Auto Salon 2018

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2018 - 8:21AM

New fifth-generation WRX STI rumble is coming. Subaru brings the VIZIV Performance STI Concept to the Tokyo Auto Salon.

VW, Nvidia announce ambitious AI plan based on the I.D. electric series

By Marc Stern on January 9, 2018 - 11:48PM

Volkswagen and Nvidia rolled out their vision of intelligent semi-autonomous vehicles of the future at a press conference that kicked off this week's Consumer Electronics Show.

2018 C.E.S. Las Vegas: How a Honda Robot Recognizes Emotion and Expresses Empathy

By Parks McCants on January 9, 2018 - 9:13PM

I first began reporting on Honda Robotics nearly a decade ago with the advent of ASIMO. In 2016, I would experience Honda’s compact humanoid in Tokyo. It was a life-changing experience. Can a Honda Robot recognize emotional distress and express empathy?

GM's 3-Step Strategy To Significantly Lower Bolt Price

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2018 - 8:15PM

How can General Motors lower the price of the Chevy Bolt and make electric car sales profitable. Apparently it has a 3-step strategy.

How to Reserve Fisker EMotion and 4 Considerations on The Full Reveal

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2018 - 4:14PM

Tesla's archnemesis Fisker is making a comback with a 400 mile autonomous EMotion electric car and a Tesla style reservation system.

New Ford Mustang Bullitt Might Debut on January 19th

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2018 - 2:32PM

According to a lot listing on the Barrett-Jackson website, it looks as though the new Ford Mustang GT Bullitt Edition could debut on the Scottsdale auction block on January 19th – with proceeds of the sale going to the troubled youth home attended by Steve McQueen.

I Wish Tesla and Nissan Also Had This Feature That Kia Niro EV Has

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2018 - 12:07PM

Finally someone thought to solve the problem of silent EVs. The 2018 Kia Niro EV has a simple feature that solves a huge safety problem with electric cars. This simple feature should be installed in Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, Nissan Leaf and all other EVs that silent powertrains.

Why the Mid-Engine Corvette Might Not Debut in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2018 - 11:27AM

There have been rumors that the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette will make its grand debut at the upcoming 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but an even bigger vehicle introduction might push the arrival of the next generation Corvette back to New York in April.

Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES named Best New Car Buys.

Toyota Avalon & Lexus ES Both Earn A Spot On This U.S. News List For January

By John Goreham on January 9, 2018 - 10:28AM

Both the Lexus ES and Toyota Avalon sedans earn a spot on U.S. News & World Report's list of Best New Car Deals.

There is an Easy Fix For Tesla Autowipers

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2018 - 10:16AM

When getting into your Tesla in the rain, the wipers' auto-setting triggers when you open the door, which proceeds to dump all the water on the windshield into the car and you. Here is how Tesla can quickly fix it.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Impreza, new-generation Subaru

Subaru's New “Seamless Shopping” Streamlines Car Buying Process

By Denis Flierl on January 9, 2018 - 8:12AM

Subaru introduces “Seamless Shopping” for car shoppers who would rather start the buying process online and save time.

Bentley to debut plug-in Bentayga hybrid at Geneva

By Marc Stern on January 8, 2018 - 9:59PM

Volkswagen's subsidiary Bentley, as part of the automaker-wide commitment to electrification, will introduce a plug-in Bentayga at the Geneva Auto Show in March.

The 2018 Kia Stinger: A Dangerous Mixture of Economy and Driving Pleasure

By Michael Gagliardi on January 8, 2018 - 5:43PM

The arrival of new cars in dealer showrooms this year range from your typical, run-of-the-mill Toyota Prius to something a little more extra, such as the newest model BMW M3. But with a $65,000 price tag, this may not be the most financially suitable option, unless you’re sleeping in a bed full of money. Therefore, I present to you the Underdog: The 2018 Kia Stinger.

Next Generation Ram 1500 to Debut Next Monday in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2018 - 5:00PM

The biggest news from FCA at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will be the grand debut of the next generation Ram 1500, which will introduce the first major refresh of the popular half-ton truck since the 2009 model year.

2018 Honda Civic and CR-V: 2 of the most researched and price checked Autos on Earth

By Parks McCants on January 8, 2018 - 4:18PM

Looking to this week’s Honda News Monday morning opener: AutoWeb.com, formally Autobytel, bestows their “Buyer’s Choice Award” on 2018 Honda Civic and CR-V, the most Web-searches vehicles on the market today. What does “Best” mean in this scenario?

2018 Ford F150 Power Stroke Diesel Bests the Ram EcoDiesel in Horsepower, Torque and Towing

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2018 - 12:15PM

Ford Motor Company has announced the specifications of the 2018 Ford F-150 with the new 3.0L Power Stroke diesel and as expected, it beats the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel in all of the key metrics – including horsepower, torque, fuel economy and towing capacity.

Toyota shows off autonomous driving hardware.

The Incredible Level-5 Autonomous Driving Equipment Lexus Is Bringing To CES

By John Goreham on January 8, 2018 - 11:32AM

Toyota's newest level-5 self-driving sensor array is starting to look closer to workable.

Report says VW retains position as world number one carmaker

By Marc Stern on January 8, 2018 - 10:20AM

Citing Volkswagen's inhouse sales estimates, it looks as if VW has retained its position as the world's number one automaker. VW and Toyota had battled for the top spot for years. However, VW jumped into the lead about the middle of last year and has held it ever since.

Ford Mustang Leads the 25 Bestselling Sporty 2-Door Cars in the USA for 2017

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2018 - 9:20AM

We brought you the news earlier this week that the Ford Mustang had once again claimed the title for the bestselling muscle car in America, but it also leads all sporty 2-door cars sold in America for 2017 – and here is a look at the complete top 25.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru 3-Row, 2018 Subaru Outback, comparison

New Subaru Ascent vs. Outback; Which SUV Is Best For You?

By Denis Flierl on January 8, 2018 - 8:40AM

How does the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent compare with the 2018 Subaru Outback? Which SUV Is Best For You?

Porsche posts sales record as sales success continues for 8th straight year

By Marc Stern on January 7, 2018 - 11:05PM

In 2017, Porsche continued to roll along as it set another sales record. For the eighth straight year the automaker set a new record for sales, pushing past 55,000 units sold.

Volkswagen cuts 2018 Tiguan prices to encourage conquest sales

By Marc Stern on January 7, 2018 - 10:32PM

Volkswagen, using its hot-selling Tiguan as a wedge into the red-hot small intermediate crossover market, has announced sharp price cuts to pull customers away from competitors.

Clarity BEV, Hybrid market report, Insight, and used Honda Civic buying tips

By Parks McCants on January 7, 2018 - 9:09PM

Everything electric car, with a dash of used Honda Civic, tops our Honda News for the first week of 2018. What technology will dominate in automotive engineering for 2018 and beyond?

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