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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.

7 Huge Updates That Are Coming To Tesla Model S and Model X Soon

By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2018 - 10:38AM

What are your thoughts on these seven huge and new updates that may be arriving to Tesla Model S and Model X soon?

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX/STI, Tokyo Motor Show 2017

5 Upgrades New-Generation Subaru WRX STI Needs For Success

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2018 - 8:35AM

The Subaru WRX STI is due for a complete overhaul and it’s coming in 2020. What upgrades will make it a bigger success?

Everything new here! The ground up redesign of the new 2018 Honda Accord

By Stuart Stach on January 2, 2018 - 10:32PM

The all-new 2018 Honda Accord has changed its game again by redesigning everything from the trunk to the engine.

Short Descriptions of Why Nissan Leaf Owners Don't Like Their Car or Love It

By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2018 - 6:36PM

Most Nissan Leaf owners love their Leaf and give it a very high rating out of ten, but the range and winter are the only reasons those ratings don't make ten out of ten. Here is what Leaf owners say about their cars if you are considering to purchase a new or used Leaf.

Why Is Diesel Getting More Expensive Compared to Regular Unleaded

By John Goreham on January 2, 2018 - 5:12PM

Most of the claims by diesel advocates are dubious, but one fact that is hard to argue against is that diesel costs more than regular fuel in every U.S. state.

The 2018 Dodge Challenger has 16 Trimlines, Here are the Key Details on Each

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2018 - 4:33PM

The 2018 Dodge Challenger is the most powerful production road car sold in America, but with a whopping 16 trimlines, it is also the most elaborate lineup of the muscle car segment, so today we bring you a rundown of the key features of each available configuration.

2018 Honda Ridgeline remains unique in a segment dominated by GM, Nissan and Toyota

By Parks McCants on January 2, 2018 - 3:40PM

2018 Honda Ridgeline carries over in its entirety from 2017. Yet, several Ridgeline attributes make it unique in a compact truck segment dominated by GM, Nissan and Toyota. What does this domestic truck driver like about Ridgeline?

Shades of Honda Civic: Honda embarks on mission of mainstream electrification with 2019 Insight

By Parks McCants on January 2, 2018 - 1:19PM

Shades of Honda Civic? Certainly. As Civic drove America into an age of affordable, fuel efficient personal transportation, 2019 Insight will continue a movement at Honda, and the auto industry as a whole, taking the electrified car mainstream.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Drag Mode, Carbon Ceramic Brakes and 200+ Top Speed

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2018 - 1:14PM

More information on the upcoming Ford Mustang GT500 has surfaced online, including carbon ceramic brakes, a Drag Strip drive mode and a possible top speed of 214 miles per hour – all of which comes from the same Ford dealership computer system as last week’s supercharged engine wiring diagrams.

One California Honda Accord owner's fight for justice

By Stuart Stach on January 2, 2018 - 11:38AM

Honda Accord theft rate is very high as it's one of the most frequently stolen cars. While many owners look for various theft prevention ways one California man took a different route. What would you do to the guy that stole your Accord if you found him?

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru WinterFest

Subaru WinterFest 2018 Is Coming To a Resort Near You

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2018 - 11:14AM

There’s a Subaru WinterFest 2018 coming to a winter resort near you.

2018 Kia Stinger, Stinger GT, naughty dealer list, paying more than MSRP

"Naughty Kia Dealers List” Will Keep You From Overpaying For New Kia Stinger

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2018 - 8:50AM

Kia knows they have a hot new model and dealers are already jacking up the price on the new Stinger. The "Naughty Kia Dealers List” will keep you from overpaying.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Impreza, Best Cars of 2017 awards

Subaru Crosstrek Starts New Year As Best of the Baby SUVs

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2018 - 7:52AM

Subaru’s new Global Platform is getting rave reviews around the world. The 2018 Crosstrek and Impreza get more global raves.

Which tires are best for prolonged cold? Winter tires, certainly not all-weathers

By Marc Stern on January 1, 2018 - 11:46PM

If you listen to all of the tire ads on right now, you probably think the best tires for all-weather driving in the cold and snow are the ones on your tires. It's not true. The best tires are a good set of winter tires backed up by chains.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Subaru Forester

Subaru What’s Coming in 2018; 2 New Vehicles, 11 Limited Editions

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2018 - 7:37AM

2018 will be a big year for Subaru. Here’s what’s coming for consumers.

2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Love

Is Subaru Love Real? Owner's Survey Tells the Story

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2017 - 8:33AM

Is Subaru “Love” real? Subaru owners rate all models in the brand’s lineup among the highest in satisfaction.

Where did the v6 go? Honda Accord owners want to know

By Stuart Stach on December 30, 2017 - 9:03PM

Honda Accord owners everywhere want to know why Honda is scraping the v6 for 2018.

Now Model 3 owners sell their place in the Tesla queue

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2017 - 8:46PM

It will be the summer of 2018 before the very first Tesla Model 3 cars are delivered in Norway for the local reservation holders. But now some of those customers who made their reservation early are trying to sell their place in the reservation queue at high prices.

This Architecture from BMW, Intel and Mobileye Can Be Used By Other Carmakers for Self-Driving Cars

By Stuart Stach on December 30, 2017 - 3:54PM

Self-driving cars have the ability to lower the car accidents and they will never second guess decisions, but are people ready to give up the control of their cars to automated technologies like Tesla's Autopilot?

This Is How The Thermal Image of Tesla Model 3 Heated Seat Looks Like

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2017 - 9:50AM

If you wonder which areas of your body the Tesla Model 3 heated seat will warm, here is the thermal image.

Jeep Cherokee Solar SUV Car Project in Armenia

Armenia Is Working on Solar Car SUV Project Based on Jeep Cherokee

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2017 - 8:36AM

Armenia has already transformed all its gas-powered cars to run with natural gas, but now the country is working on a solar car offroad project, based on Jeep Cherokee SUV to not only bring solar car to production, but to convert any current ICE car with an electric engine.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, winter driving on snow and ice, Subaru Winter Experience

How You Can Get A Full Day of Adrenaline Behind the Wheel of a New Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2017 - 7:45AM

Subaru gives you a full day to power the 2018 WRX STI through snow and ice.

VW is about to hit a key production milestone – 6 million cars

By Marc Stern on December 29, 2017 - 11:51PM

Volkswagen is looking to have a very happy new year as it is poised to hit a new production milestone, 6 million cars this year, for the first time in its 72-year history. It won't be the last.

2018 Honda Accord earns Consumer Reports nod of approval

By Parks McCants on December 29, 2017 - 11:43PM

Honda’s reinvented Accord has caught the attention of the auto news media, they mostly like it! However, Consumer Reports rates hundreds of consumer goods annually, and is the go-to for many would-be new car buyers, prior to the sale. What does CR think of 2018 Honda Accord?

Drone Footage Shows Tesla Managed To Increase Model 3 Production

By Armen Hareyan on December 29, 2017 - 5:35PM

This video report shows that Tesla Model 3 vehicles flow from the Fremont factory leaving on trucks.

Have Smartphones Increased Distracted Driving Deaths? Facts Make the Link Unclear

By John Goreham on December 29, 2017 - 3:16PM

The media and advocacy groups want you to believe that distracted driving due to smartphones have caused a huge uptick in vehicle-related deaths. But have they?

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Wiring Diagram

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Supercharged Engine Diagrams Surface

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2017 - 12:33PM

A set of images showing what appears to be the supercharged 5.2L V8 expected to power the new Ford Mustang GT500 have been posted by Mustang6g.com – reinforcing the rumors that there is a supercharged super-Stang on the way.

Ddmashen Village of Armenia Tesla's next Powerpack location

This Village in Armenia May Be Tesla's Next Powerpack Location

By Armen Hareyan on December 29, 2017 - 11:47AM

You may have heard about Tesla's Powerpack stations if you have read what Tesla was doing in Puerto Rico. These are utility and business energy storage units that help to store energy. Let's say you have a solar station and produce excess amount of energy. You need something like Powerpack to store your extra energy. That's what Tesla and Armenia are negotiating about and here is where the first pilot project will be built in Armenia.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Will Consumers Respond to New 2019 Subaru Forester Like Smokin Hot Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2017 - 6:52AM

The 2018 Subaru Forester is slowing down before the new 5th generation model arrives. Will the all-new 2019 model be a hit like Crosstrek?

Is Wolfsburg out to reassert itself in VW marketing? If it is, one has to wonder why

By Marc Stern on December 29, 2017 - 12:43AM

As 2017 lurches to a close with all of the upheaval that has gone on in the political sphere and some in the automotive space, you have to wonder about something: why is VW considering a two-row Atlas-based crossover? If it couldn't sell Touareg effectively in a blazing hot market for crossovers, then why would the automaker think it could take the Atlas and stuff it into the same role as the Touareg?

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