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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.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX
Subaru VIZIV Tourer Concept Will Debut in Geneva; WRX STI Hatch Preview?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Corporation will unveil a new VIZIV Tourer Concept at the Geneva International Motor Show. Is this a WRX STI hatch preview?
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2018 Accord Sport 1.5L Turbo Perfect Daily Commuter Car
By Parks McCants on
Last Friday, I dropped by my favorite Honda dealership to revisit the reinvented 10th generation Honda Accord. Now exclusively turbo powered, these key features make 2018 Accord Sport the perfect do-all daily commuter car.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, ARA rally series, 2018 ARA schedule
Surprise Move Puts Atkinson, Sandell Behind Wheel of New Subaru WRX STI Rally Cars
By Denis Flierl on
Two new Subaru drivers will pilot the 2018 Subaru WRX STI rally cars joining Higgins and Pastrana in the 2018 ARA Rally Series. Why did Subaru add the two GRC drivers?
2019 Subaru Ascent, pre-order, pricing, fuel mileage, auto shows
Families Can Pre-Order New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Now
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2019 Subaru Ascent is available for pre-order now. See when it’s expected to arrive
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Emblem
The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Must Have This One Feature
By Patrick Rall on
The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is coming and the Motor Company has promised that it will have more than 700 horsepower, but if the new ‘Stang is going to compete with the likes of the Camaro ZL1 and the Hellcat Challenger, it is going to need an automatic transmission.
2017 Hellcat Challenger and Charger
Dodge Challenger, Charger Hellcats are Faster than Supercars on a 2-Mile Run
By Patrick Rall on
A pair of videos showing the Dodge Challenger and Charger in SRT Hellcat trim hitting 195 miles per hour on a 2-mile airstrip show that these Mopar muscle cars are more than just quarter-mile machines – turning in better top speeds than several supercars.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, J.D. Power vehicle dependability study
Subaru Scrapes Bottom in Latest J.D. Power Dependability Study
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has never ranked high in the J.D. Power Dependability Study, but they slip further. See how far they fall.
2018 Audi Q7
Which automaker has won 3 GHC awards in three years? Audi
By Marc Stern on
For the last three years, the Good Housekeeping new car awards program has honored Audi with a "Best New Car" award. There's a reason, Audi not only builds quality vehicles, but it also meets the standards established by the program. It makes it a lot easier to buy a Q7 knowing it is a GHC winner.
Maserati Ghibli
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Turns Out To Be An Absolute Let Down
By Sashka Avanyan on
The Maserati Ghibli S Q4 turns out to be a huge let down of a car, and for it’s price point, it doesn’t seem to be worth a single penny.
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
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
2019 Subaru Ascent Pricing, Fuel Mileage Announced; Starts at $31,995
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America announced pricing and fuel mileage on the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent. See what each trim costs along with detailed features.
2018 Yenko/SC Camaro Stage II
The New Yenko/SC Stage II Camaro Makes Big Power in a Small Quantity
By Patrick Rall on
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.
2019 VW Atlas
VW Atlas wins Good Housekeeping 2018 Best New Car Award
By Marc Stern on
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
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.
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2018 Honda Odyssey: Exceptional features earn Good Housekeeping 'Best Car Award'
By Parks McCants on
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
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?
Mid-Engine Corvette from the Rear
New Video Footage of the Mid-Engine Corvette Arrives Online
By Patrick Rall on
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
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
On Valentine’s Day, Subaru gets more love than any other brand on Instagram. Can you guess which model gets the most love?
Lambo stuffed under trailer
This Lamboghini Gallardo story starts weird, gets weirder
By Marc Stern on
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
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.
2017 Ford F150
The Aluminum Ford F150 is Outselling the Steel Trucks by a Massive Margin
By Patrick Rall on
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
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
Subaru ’s motorsports partner STI is ramping up for an exciting 2018. See what new things are coming for Subaru performance.
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Performance Trifecta Earns 2018 Honda Civic MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Award
By Parks McCants on
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.
Toyota Says Supra Returning - Where and When
By John Goreham on
Toyota says it will bring back the Supra. Details are slim, but here is what we know.
Lego 1968 Ford Mustang
The 1968 Ford Mustang Races into the World of Lego
By Patrick Rall on
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.
Alex Bowman #88 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
New Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race Car Grabs the Daytona 500 Pole
By Patrick Rall on
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
This week we drive the all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. It’s a compact crossover you’ll want to get dirty.
Hagan's Team Celebrates 2018 Win #1
DSR Dodge Charger Funny Cars Shine in NHRA Season Opener
By Patrick Rall on
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.
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