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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.

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Wiring Diagram
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Supercharged Engine Diagrams Surface
By Patrick Rall on
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
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
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?
2017 VW Atlas
Is Wolfsburg out to reassert itself in VW marketing? If it is, one has to wonder why
By Marc Stern on
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?
Hennessey Trackhawk Testing Image
Why Hennessey's Jeep Trackhawk Testing is More Impressive than You Think
By Patrick Rall on
Hennessey Performance recently got their hands on a brand new 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, putting it through the paces on a quarter mile test track with only 41 miles on the odometer – turning in impressive performance times without the Torque Reserve and Launch Control systems.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Ultimate or Honda CR-V Touring: Which is best for you?
By Parks McCants on
Both makers offer an exceptional compact SUV bordering on midsize comfort and performance. However, one offering comes out miles ahead in a very specific buyer’s consideration. What is it?
Genonvation Corvette
All-Electric Genovation Corvette will Pack More Power than Expected
By Patrick Rall on
After talking about the all-electric Genovation Corvette GXE for the past few years, the production version will finally make its grand debut next month at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show – with more horsepower and torque than the test car that has set several EV performance records.
Toyota ranked top in owner satisfaction among full-line automakers.
Toyota Ranked Top In Owner Satisfaction Among Full-Line Automakers
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports says that owners report they are the most satisfied with Toyota vehicles among full-line automakers.
2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, Auto Shows
New Subaru Ascent Is Coming To A Car Show Near You; Complete List
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent is coming to an auto show near you. Here’s the complete list.
2002 honda accord
20th Takata airbag fatality has unique and very legal twist
By Marc Stern on
Although you may not know it, there is a unique problem that could end up killing or maiming victims of Takata airbag inflators that involves scrapyard salvage and scrapped inflators.
2018 Bugatti Chiron
Early Chiron expected to see its value soar in February Paris auction
By Marc Stern on
In a move that has surprised many, the owner of a very early Bugatti Chiron has decided to auction the hypercar at Sotheby's Paris auction. Pricing is expected between $3.8 and $4.3 million, though it could go higher. It is one of only 18 delivered in the second quarter of 2017.
Honda_HR-V_Tail
Top selling Honda HR-V is a lesson in low-engine-tech buyer appeal
By Parks McCants on
The Honda Fit derived HR-V Crossover sets new sales records month after month despite being relatively low-tech on the engine side. This normally aspirated 4-banger is relatively performance-sedate, yet buyers love it! What do buyer love about HR-V?
Driven: 2018 BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport
Drive Report: 2018 BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport
By John Goreham on
We test the BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport in a mix of winter weather and come away with some strong opinions.
C7 Corvette badge
Mid-Engine C8 Corvette Twin Turbo V8 Reportedly Revealed in New CAD Image
By Patrick Rall on
Another computer-aided design (CAD) image showing what is reportedly the LT7 engine that will power the mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette has arrived online, giving us what might be out best look at GM’s new twin turbocharged supercar engine.
Civic_Type-R_McCants
Torque News discovers the practical side of Honda Civic Type-R
By Parks McCants on
Granted, that “hot hatch” you’ve dreamed of owning since childhood is most likely a tough sell when it comes to justifying the purchase to a significant other. Surprisingly, Honda’s high performance Civic Type-R comes to market with a “practical” side.

Trackhawk
Hellcat-Powered Jeep Trackhawk Launch Edition Sold Out in Australia
By Patrick Rall on
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the first Hellcat Hemi-powered vehicle officially sold by FCA in Australia and, not surprisingly, the 707 horsepower SUV is already selling very well Down Under – with the limited Launch Edition models selling out in less than a month.
Ford Ranger Raptor
The American Market Needs a Ford Ranger Raptor
By Patrick Rall on
There is some question as to whether the next generation Ford Ranger Raptor will be offered in the United States, but with the Motor Company’s dominance of the American truck market – they need to offer the high performance variant of their new mid-sized pickup in the USA.
2018 Subaru BRZ tS, BRZ STI, Toyota 86, Toyota reliability
How Toyota Elevated Subaru’s Reliability Rating to Top-Ten Status
By Denis Flierl on
Here’s how the Toyota 86 sports coupe helped boost Subaru’s reliability rating.
Mazda Miata earns "Most Satisfynig" title.
Mazda Miata Rated "Most Satisfying" By Sports Car Owners
By John Goreham on
Surveys by owners of the Mazda Miata put it o the same list as the Corvette, 911, Model S, and Dodge Challenger.
2019 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Forester
More New Fifth-Generation 2019 Subaru Forester Details Emerge
By Denis Flierl on
There’s more new-generation 2019 Subaru Forester rumors circulating. Subaru may not drop the 2.0-liter turbo just the XT badge.
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Honda’s most impressive car for 2018 has no engine
By Parks McCants on
In 2017, Honda -Torque News drove and reviewed every offering in American Honda Motor’s lineup -- the most impressive car for 2018 has no engine.
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Honda Motors greatest innovation for 2017 goes mostly unnoticed
By Parks McCants on
It’s difficult to nail down the most significant development leading to the reinvention of Honda Motor Company. There’s a lot more going on here than a supersized Honda Accord.
Jeep Trackhawk on the Hennessey Dyno
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Lays Down Solid Numbers on the Dyno
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Hennessey Performance have gotten their hands on one of the first 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk units to be delivered to a buyer and before adding big power, the crew put the supercharged SUV on the dyno for some baseline numbers – numbers which proved to be pretty impressive.
2006 Subaru WRX STI, Baby Driver, Ansel Elgort, Late Night with Seth Meyers
Ansel Elgort Reveals How He Got to Keep Subaru WRX STI from ‘Baby Driver'
By Denis Flierl on
Ansel Elgort reveals how he wanted the Subaru WRX STI from the movie “Baby Driver” so bad he got it.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, Nissan Rogue
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport; Don’t Let The Nameplate Fool You
By Denis Flierl on
Don’t let the Rogue Sport nameplate fool you, the new Sport is an all-new vehicle from Nissan.
2012 Audi A7
Audi recalls 2012-14 A6-7 models to fix fuel line leak
By Marc Stern on
Audi has recalled nearly 49,000 2012-2014 A6 and A7 models to fix a fuel line problem. According to the automaker, the fuel lines in the affected vehicles are compressed at a point that could lead to their failure and a fuel leak. In turn, the fuel leak can pose a fire threat.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Fuel mileage
EPA Report: Subaru Models In U.S. Comply With Fuel Mileage Rules
By Denis Flierl on
There’s no problem with Subaru models in the U.S. complying with fuel mileage rules according to the EPA.
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, Subaru NBR Record Attempt
Higgins Says Subaru WRX STI Type RA Is Full-Blown Racecar
By Denis Flierl on
David Higgins helped develop the new 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA. He says it’s a full-blown racer.
EV network
How many charging stations needed for EVs? EA believes 2,700
By Marc Stern on
VW's subsidiary, the unit created as part of the settlement of the Dieselgate scandal, to not only drive an electric vehicle infrastructure but also choose locations, create the number of charing sites and wet numbers, has determined 2,700 vehicles are needed for EV infrastructure.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 50th anniversary models
50th Anniversary Subaru Models Arriving Now
By Denis Flierl on
The 50th Anniversary Subaru models, Outback, Impreza and Legacy models are arriving now across the U.S. Check out the new Heritage Blue color.
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