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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.

Hyundai smartphone integration system
Hyundai Software Hacked, Prepare for More, But Don't Panic
By Tim Healey on
Add Hyundai to the list of automakers who’ve had a model hacked. Well, in a sense.
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai’s Kona Could Be the Shot in the Arm the Brand Needs
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai’s upcoming Kona SUV could be more than just another subcompact crossover. It could be what helps the brand break out of sales doldrums that are affecting both it and the entire industry.
Corvette Grand Sport 2017 Indy Pace Car
The 2017 Indy 500 Pace Car is the Corvette Grand Sport
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport will serve as the official pace car for the 2017 Indianapolis 500, marking the 14th time that a Corvette has led the Indy field with 2017 being the 101st running of the legendary race.
2017 Hyundai Veloster
The Next Veloster is Going to Stay Quirky, and That’s a Good Thing
By Tim Healey on
Spy shots of the next Hyundai Veloster have been published in the automotive press, and car magazines and blogs are reporting across that board that it will remain a quirky, three-door compact front-drive hatch. Thank goodness for that.
Camaro ZL1 in white
6th Gen Camaro Posts Best Sales Month in April, Beats Mustang and Challenger
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Camaro posted its best sales month since the 6th generation model hit the streets in late 2015, allowing it to outsell both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in April – marking the first monthly sales win for the Camaro since October 2016.
Zara Tindall at the Land Rover jump
Experiencing the Incredible Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event presented by Land Rover
By Patrick Rall on
I was fortunate enough to attend the 2017 Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event presented by Land Rover this past weekend, giving me a chance to see how the British automaker uses one of the most important events in the equestrian world to create an incredible piece of non-traditional advertising.
Toyota's tire pressure monitoring system button and how to use it.
Where Is the Toyota Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Button Hidden?
By John Goreham on
Many Toyotas on the road today use a reset button to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). We show you where it is and how to use it.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX
Subaru WRX STI Stays Hot Before Major Revamp; What’s Coming in Future Models?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s WRX and WRX STI performance cars are still strong before the 2018 model arrives. What’s coming in future models?
Kentucky Derby Edition Ram 2500 - one of a kind
The Kentucky Derby Winning Trainer gets a Unique Ram 2500
By Patrick Rall on
The Ram Truck brand is the official automotive sponsor of the 143rd Kentucky Derby and in addition to the game and glory of being the trainer of the horse which wins the Run for the Roses, the winning trainer will drive home in a uniquely detailed 2017 Ram 2500 Limited.
Bowling Green Assembly GM image
GM Suspends Corvette Plant Tours - Possibly Retooling for Mid-Engine Production
By Patrick Rall on
The National Corvette Museum announced earlier this week that tours at the Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant would be suspended for 18 months beginning on June 16th and while we don’t know the reason, this break could be retooling for a new Corvette – maybe with an engine located behind the seats.
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI
Watch Blockhead Crash His New Pure Red Subaru WRX STI as the Camera Catches Everything
By Denis Flierl on
Watch a moron driver crash his new Pure Red Subaru WRX STI as the camera catches everything.
2017 Shelby GT350R Mustang in NYC
Industry Experts Believe Next Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang to Target ZL1, Not Hellcat
By Patrick Rall on
While we at TorqueNews still haven’t gotten any information from Ford Motor Company to prove that there is definitely a new Shelby GT500 Mustang coming in the near future, a handful of industry insiders believe that the new super-Stang will be an even more powerful road racer, designed to battle the Camaro ZL1 1LE – not the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon
Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ Estate Edition 1 Is the Most Expensive E-Class
By Will Maley on
Are you someone who has money burning a hole in their pocket? Then Mercedes-Benz may have a model for you.
Hyundai Veloster
4 Reasons Why 2017 Hyundai Veloster Sales Slip and What it Means
By Tim Healey on
The 2017 Hyundai Veloster isn’t selling as well as it did last year, at least not through April. Sales of the little three-door sports hatch are down almost 67% year over year. Why?
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Tops EV Sales Charts
EV Sales Shocker -2017 Toyota Prius Prime Passes Volt and Tesla To Be Top-Selling EV In April
By John Goreham on
The 2017 Prius Prime is the top-selling EV in America this month. Why you shouldn't be surprised.
Shane Rhyne Camaro
May Camaro of the Month: Shane Rhyne's 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT-350
By Patrick Rall on
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for May 2016 is this black 1973 LT-350 owned by Shane Rhyne.
2017 Four Wide Nationals Final run
Capps' Dodge Charger Wins at Four-Wide Nationals - 5th Win in 6 for DSR
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend, the NHRA headed to zMAX Dragway in North Carolina for the unique Four-Wide Nationals and when the final funny car race was run – Ron Capps’ Dodge Charger took the class win for the second week in a row, giving Don Schumacher Racing their fifth win in six events this season.
How to properly repair paint chips on your car.
How To Properly Repair Paint Chips On Your Car, Crossover, or Truck
By John Goreham on
Spring is the ideal time to fix small chips from winter road salt and sand. Here's how.
2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza
Subaru’s Revamped Impreza Compact is Sizzling Hot: Who’s Buying it?
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Outback and Forester set new sales records. The revamped Impreza is sizzling hot. Who’s buying it?
Next Hyundai Genesis Coupe
The Pros and Cons of an Electrified Hyundai Genesis EV
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai has several reasons to go electric with its next Genesis Coupe. Let's look at the choices, types and the brand perspective vs sporting perspective of the next Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Ken Block Raptor burnout
Ken Block Loves His New F150 Raptor, Celebrates Ownership with a Huge Burnout
By Patrick Rall on
Ken Block has long been a spokesman for Ford Motor Company so it should come as no surprise that his personal vehicle is a 2017 Ford F150 Raptor, and in the video below, Ken talks about how much he loves his new high performance half ton – celebrating his love of the truck with a gigantic family style burnout.
Sylvester and her new Land Rover
Erin Sylvester Wins a Land Rover at the Rolex 3-Day Event
By Patrick Rall on
American Erin Sylvester turned in a perfect run during the cross country portion of the 2017 Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event, earning her a free 2-year lease of a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Breaking Tesla news has Supercharger information, rockets, and gossip.
Breaking Tesla News Includes Superchargers, A Musk Firing, and Rockets
By John Goreham on
This week's Tesla Inc. news has information on Superchargers and spaceships. Plus more gossip.
Hennessey Exorcist Camaro on the Dyno
The Hennessey Exorcist Camaro makes Over 1000hp on the Dyno (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
A few weeks back TorqueNews brought you the news of the new Hennessey Exorcist package for the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and while the original introduction claimed that this high performance drag racing package would offer 1,000bhp – real world dyno results prove that number to be a bit on the low side.
Toyota Prius Prime Outselling Chevy Bolt by 50%
2017 Chevy Bolt Cannot Match Sales Pace of Toyota Prius Plug-in
By John Goreham on
The long-awaited all-electric Chevy Bolt cannot maintain a sales level even close to the Toyota Prius Prime.
Glen Watson's Hellcat Charger
April Hellcat of the Month: Glen Watson’s Built Dodge Charger
By Patrick Rall on
The April Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat Facebook page has picked this beautiful B5 Blue Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, owned by Glen Watson.
2018 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru 3-Row SUV, NYIAS
New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover; 2 Ways it Benefits U.S. Families
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s new 3-Row Crossover will be a big hit when it arrives next year. How will it benefit U.S. consumers?
Dodge Challenger
Hellcat of the Month December 2016: Rhiannon Layendecker's Supercharged Challenger
By Patrick Rall on
The December Hellcat of the Month contest has been completed by the members of the Hellcat Group Facebook page and the black Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat owned by Rhiannon Layendecker was picked by the members as their favorite car in the running.
Tesla gets safety update to meet minimum requirements.
Tesla Adds Auto Braking, But Just To Meet Minimum Requirements
By John Goreham on
Tesla has added automatic emergency braking back to some of its models, but only enough to meet the minimum standards set by IIHS.
Toyota's Tacoma recalled over safety issue related to differential.
Toyota Recalling Virtually All 2016 and 2017 Tacomas - Rear Differential May Lock up
By John Goreham on
A possible differential leak has Toyota recalling all of its 2016 and 2017 Tacomas.
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