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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.

By John Goreham on
As Tesla's Model 3 flounders, the Model S shines.
By Patrick Rall on
A window sticker for a 2018 Ford Mustang GT with the new 10-speed automatic transmission has surfaced online and as expected, the newest pony car offers slightly better fuel economy thanks to the new gearbox even though the engine offers more power than the 2017 models.
By John Goreham on
Two incredible storms wiped out a huge number of vehicles in the past two months. Now, Pickup truck sales are showing America's preference for replacing those vehicles.
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan just announced U.S. pricing for the 2018 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup. The new Midnight Edition is the only new excitement for MY2018.
By Denis Flierl on
It’s just been announced, Subaru will unveil their new 2018 Ascent 3-Row Crossover at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Why is it a big deal for Subaru?
By Marc Stern on
Some of Volkswagen's more interesting vehicles never make it to the U.S. market. For example, the Amarok pickup isn't sold here though it would likely give the established pickups a run for the money. So to would the new Polo which is now a key vehicle in the automaker's sales plans.
By John Goreham on
Stop us if you've heard this one before, Tesla just missed its delivery promise.
By John Goreham on
Toyota's Tacoma may well get a hybrid engine after all.
By John Goreham on
This Craigslist Lexus GS 300 has a surprise under the hood.
By Patrick Rall on
Saleen Automotive announced this morning that they will soon offer a high performance package for the 2018 Ford F150 called the Sportruck and while the details are short right now – we know that the top of the line Saleen F150 will pack 700 horsepower.
By Patrick Rall on
Ron Capps won his second race of the Countdown to the Championship portion of the NHRA season this past weekend, beating Jonnie Lindberg and extending his lead in the battle for the title with just 3 events left this season.
By Alex Reichenbach on
Toyota trucks globally are famous for twos things; something found in virtually every Toyota, unrelenting reliability, and Toyota’s diesel motors. Any Toyota enthusiast in the US will gripe about the how the Hilux in not available in the US market. Now I’m not so sure the Hilux is that much better a light truck than the Tacoma here in the US but it does have that one thing the Tacoma never seems like it will, a diesel engine, namely Toyotas own DT4, 2.8L diesel motor.
By Alex Reichenbach on
Tesla Model S owners have reported a strange issue recently, the onboard GPS is getting stuck in a single position. Moving, not moving, charging not charging, the car on the GPS display never changes positions, even when the car is miles away, assumable stuck where the problem first occurred. If the owner tries to map a route somewhere the GPS begins it at the perceived point of the car and will not find the car at its actual location to properly map the route.
By Christopher Russo on
The much anticipated new Jeep Wrangler is getting some changes for 2018 as well as a new badge identity. Now dubbed the JL this new Wrangler will include new designs both inside and out. And this Jeeper is more skeptical than excited.
By Denis Flierl on
Tiny Subaru is outpacing automotive giants GM, Toyota, Ford and FCC. How are they doing it?
By Roger Maxwell on
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline is available in six trim levels covering a range of prices, features, and AWD availability. Which one should you buy?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s star Ash Sutton is crowned the BTCC champion becoming the youngest champion in the modern era.
By Parks McCants on
Last week I got behind the wheel of Honda’s latest and greatest Accord advent, and drove it to triple digits. Epic! That’s an understatement. 2018 Honda Accord "bests" the midsize near-premium sedan segment in comfort and turbo performance, and much more. This is the best Accord ever produced.
By Roger Maxwell on
The original Honda Ridgeline introduced in 2005 had several unique features that separated it from other trucks. The 2018 Honda Ridgeline continues and improves upon these features while adding one really “exciting” surprise.
By Marc Stern on
With the start of the new model year, Volkswagen has extended coverage of "The People's First Warranty" on its new vehicles to six years and 72,000 miles. It is now the longest new-car warranty in the industry and it is also tranferrable if the car is traded. The new owner picks up the balance. VW had formerly used an industry-standard 3/36 warranty.
By Denis Flierl on
Reports say Nissan will bring a new-generation Silvia S16 to the Tokyo Motor Show 2017. Is Nissan going to bring back their legendary sports car?
By Denis Flierl on
Chris Atkinson came in second at the Liupanshui rally in China driving the new 600hp Subaru Crosstrek. Guess who was driving the winning VW Golf?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced this week, they will unveil a new BRZ STI Sport limited edition coupe at the Tokyo Motor show. It reveals 3 upgrades coming to the 2018 BRZ.
By Parks McCants on
At first look, I assumed that 2018 Honda Accord's bold black out grill was gunning for Toyota’s redesigned Camry. While that’s a given, Accord's elongated grill design serves a very specific purpose or two, key to improved fuel efficiency and performance.
By Marc Stern on
In an unexpected development Friday, Volkswagen announced that unexpected costs due to its U.S. buyback and repair program had pushed costs of its emission-control scandal past the $30 billion mark.
By Roger Maxwell on
Today, Honda announced the 2018 Honda Civic Coupe, Sedan, and Si. Only one thing has changed.
By Denis Flierl on
When Nissan (Datsun) brought out the 240Z coupe, they used six requirements to build it. That same DNA shows up big in the new Nissan NISMO 370Z sports car.
By Denis Flierl on
The midsize pickup market is booming, and Subaru needs to resurrect the Baja for North America. Would you buy one?
By Roger Maxwell on
Honda began offering a V6 engine in the Accord in 1994. Twenty-three years later, the Accord has returned to its four-cylinder roots. Will these new four-bangers put off V6 buyers or will they gain a whole new level of respect?
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company announced today that a new Limited trimline for the F250, F350 and F450 pickups will arrive for the 2018 model year, lifting the level of available luxury to a whole new level – while still offering all of the working abilities of the Super Duty lineup.