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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.

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2018 Honda Civic Type-R Now Available, MSRP Verified
By Parks McCants on
After two years of anticipation, Honda’s U.S. specification 2018 Civic Type-R was released for sale Wednesday, June 14, with a surprisingly reasonable MSRP, for the most powerful Honda ever released for retail sale in the U.S..
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, EVO, Evolution SUV
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Replacement Will be an Evolution Performance SUV
By Denis Flierl on
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is gone forever, but the nameplate will be revived as a performance SUV by the Japanese automaker.
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, NBR Special, 2000 WRX STi Type RA S201
Don’t Expect New WRX STI Type RA to be a Valuable Collector Car
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR won’t likely be a collector car. What did a 2000 WRX STi Type RA S201 recently sell for?
VW Amarok
Like U.S. market, Overseas Aftermarket Provides VW Amarok With Many Fine Options
By Marc Stern on
Though there have been rumblings that Volkswagen's mid-sized pickup was headed for the U.S., that is not the case, says the automaker. Meantime, the overseas aftermarket provides VW Amarok buyers with a wide variety of canopies, window screens and tints, like the U.S. aftermarket. And, for the same reason, to allow buyers to tailor their pickups to make them unique.
More Than Half of Midsize SUV Headlights Rate Poorly in IIHS Testing
By Tim Healey on
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) did some testing of midsize SUV headlights, and the results were dismal.
2017 Corvette Grand Sport
The Chevrolet Corvette is America's Most American-Made Car
By Patrick Rall on
A study conducted by American University in Washington DC has found that the Chevrolet Corvette is America’s most American-made car, marking the 4th year in a row that America’s historic sports car has claimed that title.
Volvo S60 Polestar
Rumored: Polestar Could Be Building Standalone Performance EVs
By Will Maley on
Polestar is best known for building fast Volvos. But a new report says they could be doing more.
2017 Lexus ES 350 earns spot on U.S. News Autos Best List
Why the 2017 Lexus ES 350 Was Just Named a Best Car to Buy Right Now by U.S. News Autos
By John Goreham on
We look past the obvious to learn why U.S. News Autos just put the Lexus ES 350 on its list of Best Cars to Buy Right Now.
2017 Ford F150 Raptor low front
A Ranger Raptor inspired by the F150 Raptor is a Great Idea
By Patrick Rall on
There have long been rumors of a Ford Ranger off-road performance package similar to the F150 Raptor and with first-hand accounts from people who claim to have witnessed a “Ranger Raptor” test truck on the road, the prospect of seeing a high performance midsized Ford truck is pretty exciting.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Has Been All About Love, Now They Want to Make You Smile
By Denis Flierl on
The new Subaru Corporation has been all about “love”, now they want to make you smile. How will they do it?
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Honda Takes 2018 Fit to Next Level With an Injection of ‘Sportitude’
By Parks McCants on
American Honda rolled out a teaser announcement as to a major refreshed 2018 Honda Fit offering, featuring not only expanded active safety features, but an edgy looking “sport” edition. Can a mainstream subcompact Honda economy hatchback be sporty?
2017 Chevrolet Silverado
Owners of 2014 Chevrolet Silverados are furious they can't get their AC fixed
By Mary Conway on
Dozens of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado owners have contacted us over their frustration about their trucks' air conditioning problems. Owners say that they are unable to get their trucks fixed properly.
Volkswagen sales continued their increase in May.
Volkswagen continues global recovery in May with 513,500 deliveries
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen continued to keep its global pace in May with growth of 3.5 percent. For the month, the carmaker delivered 513,500 vehicles. Tiguan proved strong in Europe.
2018 F150 XLT
2018 Ford F150 MSRP Starts $270 Higher than 2017
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Ford F150 gets a new look, more power and more efficient drivetrains, but these new features come with a relatively low price increase from 2017, with the 2018 models starting just $270 more than the trucks at dealerships today.
Beckman V Capps
All-Dodge Charger Funny Car Finals leads to 7th Straight Win for DSR
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend Ron Capps and Jack Beckman squared off in their Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars – each beating a John Force Racing Camaro in the semifinals – leading to the 7th straight win for Don Schumacher Racing and the team’s 9th win in 10 events.
Miata Race Car Image - Keep vs. DIscard
Image: Mazda Miata Racer After Parts Scavenging
By John Goreham on
Ever wonder what can be salvaged after a Mazda Miata race car lives out its useful life? This image explains it.
Corvette 63 at LeMans
Chevrolet Corvette Team Hit with BoP Penalty for LeMans Qualifying
By Patrick Rall on
After leading the GTEPro field at the first practice session for the 2017 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race, the Chevrolet Corvette team has been penalized under the FIA Balance of Performance rule – effectively reducing the power potential of the C7R engine.
Mazda RX8
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Mazda RX-8?
By Tim Healey on
Jalopnik thinks now is a good time to buy a Mazda RX-8, here is why its editor thinks it is.
Tesla news includes Model 3 production, Semi, and Model Y.
Tesla Model 3, Semi Truck, Model Y, and Big Insurance Rate Increases
By John Goreham on
We update all the news on Tesla's exciting new products and developments.
2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado
Nissan Frontier Attack Concept Previews Potential New Production Model
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan unveils a new Frontier Attack Concept at the Buenos Aires Auto Show. Does it preview a new global production model?
2018 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Forester, Black Edition
Why Global Consumers Will Choose these Top 3 Colors on their New 2018 Forester
By Denis Flierl on
Consumers around the globe are the same when it comes to choosing a color on their 2018 Subaru Forester. What are the top 3 colors?
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Honda Commits to Level 4 Autonomous Driving Within 8 Model Years
By Parks McCants on
Auto manufacturers remain cautious as to rolling out fully automated cars to the driving public. The reasoning is sound -- the driving public and infrastructure is not ready for it. Read why.
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Honda Confirms Imminent Death Of Iconic Accord V6
By Parks McCants on
In a world of small displacement, high revving, turbocharged 4 cylinder engines and CVT transmissions, Honda Accord held on to its V6 engine roots longer than most. It will be missed!
2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru WRX
New Subaru WRX STI Owner Hacks Cars Software; Does the STI Have Security Issues?
By Denis Flierl on
A new Subaru WRX STI owner hacked his performance cars software and found it had a bug. Does the STI have security issues?
Apple takes aim at distracted driving with 'Do Not Disturb'
Apple's Takes On Distracted Driving With 'Do Not Disturb' App
By Marc Stern on
When Apple releases iOS 11, it will contain an updated app that aims directly at taking a bite out of distracted driving. 'Do Not Disturb' shuts things off before they can become distracting.
2015-2016 Subaru Outback, windshield cracking problem
Subaru Outback’s Spontaneous Windshield Breakage Spurs Lawsuit
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has been hit with a lawsuit as a result of spontaneous windshield breakage in certain Outback and Legacy models. Which years have a problem?
Hyundai 2017 recall
Why Hyundai Recalls 600K Vehicles
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai has issued recalls covering 600,000 vehicles sold in the United States.
Mazda RX
Why is Mazda Just Now Recalling a Car That’s Out of Production?
By Tim Healey on
Mazda hasn’t sold the RX-8 since 2012, and yet it’s just now offering a recall.
MIFbody at bakers
Michigan's Biggest Camaro/Firebird Charity Car Show is this Saturday
By Patrick Rall on
The annual Michigan F-Body Association Meet & Greet is the biggest collection of Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird show cars that you can see in the state and the 2017 MIFBody.com event runs tomorrow from 9am to 3pm at Baker’s of Milford.
Dark REd Hot Wheels Hellcat Charger
A New Hot Wheels Hellcat Charger arrives in Dark Red
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has quickly become one of the most popular castings in the Hot Wheels world and for those collectors out there who have been hunting the other Hellcat toys – you have one more tiny super sedan to add to your list.
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