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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 finds Tesla Autopilot contributed to deadly crash.

NTSB Panel Findings Include Tesla Autopilot Lack of Safeguards In Deadly Crash

By John Goreham on September 12, 2017 - 2:24PM

A safety review panel at the National Transportation Safety Board found that Tesla's Autopilot had a lack of safeguards contributing to a death while a Model S was on Autopilot.

Can low fuel cause a check engine light?

Can Low Fuel Cause My BMW To Show a Check Engine Light?

By John Goreham on September 12, 2017 - 12:36PM

A BMW owner recently asked us if her BMW can show a check engine light simply due to low fuel. We were surprised by the answer.

2017 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Has Arrived; Is Bigger Better?

By Denis Flierl on September 12, 2017 - 12:16PM

The all-new 2017 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 has arrived. It gets bigger, but is it better?

Toyota's New 2018 Camry Grill Avoids Lexus Spindle Grill Controversy

By John Goreham on September 12, 2017 - 11:23AM

Grills are the most polarizing design elements in cars these days, but Toyota seems to have figured out the formula with the new 2018 Camry.

Ford Mustang and the Lincoln Brand Show Strong Growth in China

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2017 - 10:18AM

Ford China has announced their sales numbers for August 2017 and, not surprisingly, figures for the mighty Mustang continue to improve while a few other Ford performance models and the entire Lincoln brand improve as well.

All-New 2018 Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord - Differences and Similarities

By John Goreham on September 12, 2017 - 10:10AM

Both the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord are all-new for 2018. We simplify the comparison.

Tesla Model S Owner Demonstrates How Autopilot Works at Daytime and Night Time

By Armen Hareyan on September 12, 2017 - 9:24AM

In this video demonstration you can see how Tesla Model S P100D autopilot fails after the recent firmware update and needs to be overridden a number of times.

2018 Subaru WRX vs WRX STI; Which One Should You Buy?

By Denis Flierl on September 12, 2017 - 8:30AM

Even though the 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI look very similar, there are big differences. Which one should you buy?

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3 premium features you won’t find on 2017 Honda Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on September 11, 2017 - 9:58PM

At a time in the auto industry where all major manufacturers including Honda load up sub premium offerings with what was considered recently as premium features, 2017 Civic Type-R holds on to a lot of “old-school” technology for their compact hot hatch.

Here Is Tesla's Updated Supercharger Network Map and the New Urban Supercharger

By Armen Hareyan on September 11, 2017 - 8:42PM

Tesla updates Supercharger network with new upcoming stations enabling new routes and city charging. Also look at its new urban superchargers in the video in this story.

VW Driver Takes Both Halves Of Seattle Weekend; Partner Is Second

By Marc Stern on September 11, 2017 - 3:36PM

Not only has the VW Andretti Red Bull GRC team clinched Manufacturer's Championship for Volkswagen, it looks as if the season finale in Los Angeles in October will be the race that determines which racer ends up on top.

8,383 2017-18 Audi A3 Cabrios, Sedans Recalled To Fix Software Glitch

By Marc Stern on September 11, 2017 - 11:48AM

Audi, Volkswagen's upscale division, has announced the recall of 8,383 2017-18 A3 cabriolets and sedans to repair a software glitch that could cause the Engine Control Unit to mistake certain conditions that could result in stalling.

2018 Subaru Impreza, Impreza sedan, Impreza 5-Door

New Subaru Impreza Scores Wards “10 Best User Experience” List

By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2017 - 10:58AM

The new Subaru Impreza compact scores Ward’s “10 Best User Experience” list. What does it mean for consumers?

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Outsold Every Rival In August

By John Goreham on September 11, 2017 - 10:22AM

Mazda's Miata sales dominance continues, despite an overall slowdown in U.S. auto sales.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, GRC, Red Bull Global Rallycross

#18 Subaru WRX STI Finishes Seattle GRC With Another SRTUSA Podium Finish

By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2017 - 10:13AM

On Saturday it was Chris Atkinson’s #55 Subaru WRX STI getting a P3 finish in the Final. On Sunday, it was Patrik Sandell’s time to shine.

Nissan's Jose Munoz explains 2018 Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf Video Shows Why and How They Did What They Did

By Armen Hareyan on September 11, 2017 - 9:23AM

There are people who prefer Tesla Model 3 vs Nissan Leaf and some of them have become somewhat anti Leaf and pro Tesla. If you are one of them you should watch this video interview with Nissan North American Chairman Jose Munoz, who explains how and why they did what they did with the new 2018 Nissan Leaf.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, 2018 BRZ tS

Subaru WRX STI Type RA Is Popular At Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival

By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2017 - 8:47AM

There were lots of Subaru WRX STI performance cars at the Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival this weekend, but a few stood out for us.

China takes the EV leap, US clutching the gas can

By Jeff Schneider on September 10, 2017 - 5:42PM

The auto industry has now grudgingly accepted that battery-electric cars will make up some portion of the world's new vehicles in years to come.
A milestone in that trend has come today, in news from China.

I.D. Crozz Crossover Reportedly Set For Production; Tweaked For Frankfurt

By Marc Stern on September 9, 2017 - 10:03PM

Word is out that Volkswagen is planning to put the first I.D. concept vehicle into production, the I.D. Crozz. Already there have been a flurry of minor changes on the crossover that have left those who have seen them decidedly underwhelmed.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross Seattle, Tanner Foust

#55 Subaru WRX STI Gets 2nd Podium Of The Season At GRC Seattle

By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2017 - 7:21PM

Chris Atkinson’s #55 Subaru WRX STI gets another podium at Red Bull Global Rallycross Seattle.

What happens when you fall asleep with your Tesla Model S on Autopilot

By Armen Hareyan on September 9, 2017 - 3:58PM

Many car enthusiasts know that Tesla is a leader in Autopilot technology, but do you know for example what will happen when you fall asleep with your Tesla Model S on Autopilot?

This Toyota Prius Says It Makes 0-60 in 2.3 Seconds

By Armen Hareyan on September 9, 2017 - 9:58AM

A picture, posted on Imgur, shows a Toyota Prius that has a bumper sticker reading 0-60 in 2.3 seconds.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Meet The Genius Who Communicates Your Outback, Forester And Crosstrek #SubieLove

By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2017 - 9:56AM

Meet the genius who tapped into #SubieLove you have for your Subaru Outback, Forester and Crosstrek. He’s the architect of the “Love” Campaign.

The Ford Ranger Raptor; How The Light Truck has Evolved

By Armen Hareyan on September 8, 2017 - 9:37PM

The Ford Ranger is slated to return to the US in 2019. This wasn’t a big deal, simply the rebirth of dead Ford truck and another addition to the light truck market. Until yesterday, when Ford blew our minds with a seriously awesome video of a Ranger blasting through the Australian outback dressed in some black and white automotive camo and a few bags. If you haven’t seen the video, stop everything and watch it now.

Tesla Already Delivers Model S with New Rear Seat

By Armen Hareyan on September 8, 2017 - 8:31PM

Here is Tesla's new rear seats for Model S. One of the owners who just bought his Model S, reported having the new back seat in the interior. Note the difference in the middle.

Plug-in EV sales for Aug: Bolt EV leads and who sold how many

By Jeff Schneider on September 8, 2017 - 7:41PM

The Chevrolet Bolt EV continued a steady sales rise last month as it solidified its position among the top three plug-in electric cars for which monthly U.S. sales are reported.

Train carrying Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma

Train Carrying Toyota Trucks Derails in San Antonio

By Senita Hignojoz on September 8, 2017 - 5:45PM

The clean-up continues this afternoon, where a freight train transporting Toyota Tundras and Tacomas derailed on the South Side of San Antonio early Friday morning, causing a power outage for hundreds of people in the area.

You Won’t Find This Ultra-Exclusive “Solar Flare” Toyota 86 In US Showrooms

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2017 - 11:02AM

U.S. sports car enthusiasts won’t find this ultra-exclusive “Solar Flare” Toyota 86 in showrooms. Where can it be found?

How Subaru Uses Color, Boyfriends and Dogs To Get You To Buy New Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2017 - 9:39AM

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek’s new colors and TV spot is how the brand is connecting with millennial females and it’s working.

On the road with 2017 Honda Civic Type-R Touring, fans can’t get enough of it

By Parks McCants on September 8, 2017 - 1:26AM

That’s right, Honda classifies the most powerful production Civic ever as a touring car. So, after returning from a race course outside of Seattle, Washington...

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