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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.

2018 Subaru Forester, new-generation 2019 Subaru Forester

New Subaru Ascent Takes Spotlight; Aging Forester Is Red Hot

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2017 - 8:30AM

As the all-new Subaru Ascent family hauler took the spotlight, the aging Subaru Forester is red hot with record sales and it gets a top award.

First 6 weeks with my 2018 C-7 Corvette Stingray

By Philip DiCarlo on December 2, 2017 - 10:51PM

My 2018 C-7 Corvette Stingray experience started about 6 weeks ago on October 19, 2017.

2018 Kia Stinger, Stinger GT, 2018 Toyota Camry, 2018 Honda Accord, 2018 North American Car of the Year

Why Wild Kia Stinger Battles Tame Toyota Camry, Honda Accord

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2017 - 12:17PM

The 2018 Kia Stinger is in rarified air and makes the final list for 2018 North American Car of the Year. It’s pitted against Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.

How Honda Pilot smashes previous November sales with 57.2% gain

By Parks McCants on December 2, 2017 - 12:09PM

Honda’s versatile 3-row SUV sits in a midsize segment with no shortage of quality, well priced competition. So why did 14,189 buyers opt for Pilot in November?

2018 Subaru BRZ, BRZ STI, BRZ tS, 50th Anniversary BRZ

2018 Subaru BRZ Pricing Announced; BRZ tS, 50th Anniversary BRZ Coming

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2017 - 11:13AM

The 2018 Subaru BRZ starts at $25,595 in Premium trim, an increase of only $100 from the 2017 model year. What’s new for 2018?

Audi RS 3 joins other VW products on Car and Driver 10Best List 2018

By Marc Stern on December 1, 2017 - 6:48PM

Continuing its wave of success, Volkswagen has had another of its products honored by the motoring press. The Audi RS 3 has been named to Car and Driver's 10Best List of the Year for 2018.

Ford Mustang Beats Camaro, Challenger in November 2017 Sales

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2017 - 5:48PM

The Ford Mustang beat the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in November 2017 sales, marking the first time that the Motor Company has led the segment since July – while also all-but-securing the 2017 annual title.

How Honda Clarity Electric earns ‘2018 Green Car of the Year’ with superior innovation

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2017 - 4:57PM

With what is being called the most unique tech-forward sedan offering in today's mind-blowing manufacturer's race to electrify personal transportation, the all new Honda Clarity takes top honors in what’s evolved to be the most important auto industry award .today.

Tesla Model 3 and brolen production promises.

Tesla Model 3 Actual Deliveries vs. Tesla's Broken Promises

By John Goreham on December 1, 2017 - 3:17PM

The Tesla Model 3 launch has been a complete failure. Here is where Tesla is versus where Elon Musk promised customers, fans, and investors Tesla's Model 3 deliveries would be today.

Muscle Cars: From Early Age to Corvette Z06, Challenges and Future

By Jerry Little on December 1, 2017 - 11:37AM

Muscle car is a survivor. It has gone through its golden age, decline and perhaps to a new golden age of Corvette Z06, but it also faces new challenges in the future, while having a lasting appeal.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, ALG Residual Value Awards 2018, LA Auto Show

2018 Subaru WRX/STI Is Stand-Alone ALG Residual Value Top Performer Again

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2017 - 7:30AM

The newly-refreshed 2018 Subaru WRX/STI is a top residual value performer again. They are “Best Sports Car” values on the planet according to ALG.

Lincoln Positions 2019 MKC as a Luxury Competitor

By Mary Conway on November 30, 2017 - 11:56PM

Lincoln claims that the MKC has brought more people to the brand than any other vehicle, with nearly half of all clients coming from other brands. Lincoln is hoping that the 2019 Lincoln MKC will make even more conquests, bringing in drivers from competitors like Lexus, BMW and Mercedes.

The 2020 Jeep Wrangler Will Offer All-Electric Driving

By Patrick Rall on November 30, 2017 - 12:29PM

It came as a surprise when the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler was introduced with a new mild hybrid system mated to the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder, but the even bigger news is that the 2020 Wrangler will come in plug-in hybrid form – meaning that it will offer all-electric driving.

1st 2019 Corvette ZR1 Headed to Military Charity Auction

By Patrick Rall on November 30, 2017 - 11:17AM

The first 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 built for public consumption will be auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson event on January 20th in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the proceeds will go to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation – a group that provides homes to catastrophically injured US service members.

EV Execs. at EV maker connected to the Clintons and Gov. Terry McAuliffe finds more legal trouble.

Clinton-McAuliffe Connected Electric Vehicle Startup Execs. Have More Legal Problems

By John Goreham on November 30, 2017 - 11:06AM

The executives of an electric vehicle company with connections to former senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Haley Barbour, President Bill Clinton and Governor Terry McAuliffe of Virginia land in more legal trouble.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, ALG Residual Value Awards 2018

Subaru Scores Big; Best Mainstream Brand, 5 ALG Residual Value Awards

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2017 - 7:39AM

Subaru scores big with Best Mainstream Brand and 5 ALG Residual Value Vehicle Awards. How does the brand stay on top?

Volkswagen Golf Family Named to C&D “10 Best” List for 12th Straight Time

By Marc Stern on November 29, 2017 - 11:24PM

Volkswagen's Golf family has been named to Car and Driver magazine's "10Best" list for the 12th consecutive year.

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is an MKX with a New Name, New Face and New Engine

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2017 - 4:39PM

The biggest news from Ford Motor Company from the 2018 LA Auto Show is the introduction of the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus – which is basically a refreshed Lincoln MKX with a new front end, a new name and a new EcoBoost engine.

Best winter tires comapred to stock - Toyota Tacoma.

Best Winter Tire Pick For Toyota Tacoma & How It Compares To Stock

By John Goreham on November 29, 2017 - 3:14PM

We narrow down the winter tires choices for Toyota Tacoma owners and try to explain how the winter tires compare to the all-season tires the truck comes with.

Poor Production Practices Plague Tesla Models S and X

By Christopher Russo on November 29, 2017 - 3:02PM

Too Fast Too Furious is not just a movie title. I also appears to be how things are done at the Tesla manufacturing plant.

The 2018 Wrangler Turbo is Jeep's First Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2017 - 1:59PM

The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler makes its grand debut this week in LA and the biggest news is the addition of a diesel engine option as well as a turbocharged gas-electric 4-cylinder – making the new Wrangler the first ever Jeep hybrid.

Here Is The New Mercedes-Benz CLS

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2017 - 1:38PM

Today the 3rd generation 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class finally made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Here is what Mercedes sent us about the new vehicle

Jeep Wrangler Insurance Coverage: full vs liability

Jeepers Discuss The Type Of Coverage They Have on Their Jeeps

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2017 - 11:20AM

What kind of coverage do you have on your Jeep: liability or full coverage?

2019 Corvette ZR1 Pricing Starts at $119,995, ZR1 Convertible Starts at $123,995

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2017 - 11:12AM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will make its American debut this week at the LA Auto Show in both coupe and convertible form, with pricing for the coupe starting at $119,995 while the convertible starts at $123,995.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, Tribeca

8 Ways Subaru Gets It Right With New Ascent After Tribeca Failure

By Denis Flierl on November 29, 2017 - 10:23AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent gets it right. Here’s how Subaru didn’t make the same mistakes as with the Tribeca.

Volkswagen adds performance-inspired R-Line option to 2018 Tiguan

By Marc Stern on November 29, 2017 - 12:27AM

Available in the first quarter of next year, the Tiguan R-Line option was announced this week by Volkswagen. Among the features of the new package are 19-inch and 20-inch wheel and tire packages which give the midsized CUV more grip.

2019 Subaru Ascent, Subaru 3-Row SUV, new Subaru 3-Row Crossover

Subaru Reveals All-New 2019 Ascent 3-Row; Full Gallery, Details [Video]

By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2017 - 10:46PM

The all-new 2019 Ascent 3-Row Crossover was revealed tonight at the media event at the LA Auto Show. Here’s details and video.

2018 Honda CR-V wins the Oscar of Auto Magazine awards

By Parks McCants on November 28, 2017 - 10:44PM

The best selling SUV of the past 20 years in the United States is Honda CR-V. No small feat when considering the very good competition present in today’s ever-growing SUV, crossover segment.

New Cadillac CTS Is Bigger and Better, But 20K Better from 1st Gen?

By Armen Hareyan on November 28, 2017 - 8:10PM

Cadillac CTS is perfect example of what's wrong with the brand. First gen Cadillac CTS was a good car for a good price, but today's new CTS Cadillacs are very exepensive and GM may want to look into it.

These Are The 9 Things Toyota Tundra Owners Want From Toyota

By Armen Hareyan on November 28, 2017 - 5:10PM

Toyota Tundra is a great truck but could use a few improvements. Torque News asked Tundra owners and fans what type of interior and exterior improvements they would like to see and heard these responses.

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