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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.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC New England
Subaru WRX STI Scores First GRC Podium; Higgins Wins STPR
By Denis Flierl on
Chris Atkinson drove his 2017 Subaru WRX STI to his first podium finish at GRC New England. Higgins pilots his #75 WRX STI to a win at STPR.
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Honda Powered Graham Rahal Sweeps Double Header Indycar Detroit Grand Prix
By Parks McCants on
Ironically, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix was dominated this weekend by Honda power with Verizon Indycar’s Graham Rahal holding first position flag to flag on Saturday, followed by a very hard fought 2nd win on Sunday. This weekend was one of many firsts in Detroit.
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Michael Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 Team Wins Detroit Grand Prix Sprint Run
By Parks McCants on
It’s been a bit of an uphill run for Michael Shank Racing and Acura NSX GT3 in International Sports Car Racing. The exceptional team effort culminated this weekend with the 2-team NSX GT3 threat dominating the Detroit Bell Isle Park Grand Prix sprint run for the win.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR
Outgoing Subaru WRX/STI Sets Dizzying Pace; What Happens When 2018 Models Arrive
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance sedans are setting a dizzying sales pace before the 2018 models arrive. What’s next for WRX/STI?
Jetta sales were solid in May for Volkswagen.
Volkswagen Reports May Sales Up by 4.3 Percent
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen sales continued to gain ground in May as the automaker reported a total sales increase for the month of 4.3 percent.
Sporting new livery, Scott Speed will battle teammate Tanner Foust for championship points in the GRC Rallycross stop in Connecticut.
Leading GRC Driving Duo Hopes for Better Luck At New England Track
By Marc Stern on
The GRC road show moves into New England this weekend where the third edition of the specialized race series continues. The VW Andretti team hopes to see its drivers, Scott Speed and Tanner Foust, improve on their latest finishes. Speed and Foust lead championship driving points.
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Subaru Crosstrek Desert Racer Takes on First-Ever Baja 500
By Denis Flierl on
A new Subaru Crosstrek desert racer will make its Baja 500 debut this weekend. It’s a busy weekend for Subaru.
Despite best efforts, the Audi A7 burned on an Alpine mountain road.
Audi loses A7 Test Vehicle to Fire on an Alpine Road
By Marc Stern on
An engineering unit, testing an A7 pulling a huge trailer on an Alpine road. found the A7 bursting into flames. As the fire consumed the vehicle engineers pulled out their equipment. Only one team member grabbed an extinguisher but it was too little, too late.
Porsche has been charged with using emissions-cheating software
Germany probes Porsche, Audi use of emissions-cheating software
By Marc Stern on
Porsche was charged by Germany's Transportation Authority that it had used emissions-cheating software in some of the Audi subidiary's vehicles.
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Mazda Sends Virtual Racer to Real Race for Fourth Straight Year
By Tim Healey on
Who ever said playing video games would mean you wouldn’t amount to anything?
Hyundai Sales Slump May Be Due to SUV Shift
By Tim Healey on
With gas prices having fallen, SUV sales have risen.
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Mustang Narrowly Beats Camaro, Challenger in May Sales
By Patrick Rall on
After watching the Chevrolet Camaro take its first monthly sales title of 2017 in April, the Ford Mustang charged back for May, beating both the Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in the 5th month of the year along with pulling out to a bigger lead in the annual sales race.
Hyundai Kona Final Teaser Bares Almost All
By Tim Healey on
Maybe you’re getting tired of reading about Hyundai Kona teasers, maybe you aren’t, but either way, Hyundai has given us one more.
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Subaru Announces New WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Edition; Is it Coming to the US? [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced a new WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Edition production model. Is it coming to the US? Check out the video.
2017 Mazda Miata
What Happens When the Miata Goes Head to Head with the Toyota 86
By Tim Healey on
What’s a better affordable, fun sports car? The Mazda Miata RF or the Toyota 86?
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Honda Subcompact HR-V Crossover Continues to Break Sales Records
By Parks McCants on
Once again, as consumers turn to long-term not-so-big utility and do-anything capability, the Honda Fit platformed coupe-looking 2017 HR-V drives out of May with yet another month over month double digit sales uptick. What makes HR-V such a driving bargain?
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Acura Transitions MDX Manufacturing to East Liberty Ohio to Facilitate SUV Demand
By Parks McCants on
The demand for 2017 Acura MDX, the best selling premium SUV of all time, and Honda Pilot, has compelled the maker to expand manufacturing capacity to a second location. Honda is currently the only full-line manufacturer in the U.S. to post sales growth in 2017.
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Utah Power Utility Offers $10K Discount on 2017 Nissan Leaf
By Parks McCants on
Despite the near term arrival of the next generation Nissan Leaf, sales were brisk in May. The best selling B.E.V. will continue to sell well in Utah thanks to a strategic partnership between Nissan and a major Utility.
Despite Miata and CX-5 Boost, Mazda Sales Down Overall
By Tim Healey on
The Miata and the all-new CX-5 crossover are driving Mazda’s sales – or at least they did last month.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime again tops sales charts among EVs.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Sales Top Tesla, Bolt, and Volt For Second Straight Month
By John Goreham on
For the second straight month, the Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in outsells both Tesla models, the Chevy Bolt and the Chevy Volt.
2017 Mazda Miata vs. Classic Honda S2000 - Which is quicker?
Which Is Quicker - 2017 Mazda Miata or Classic Honda S2000?
By John Goreham on
We compare the classic Honda S2000 roadster with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and see which car is quicker.
Diaz 69 Camaro
June Camaro of the Month: Dave Diaz's 1969 Big Block Beast
By Patrick Rall on
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for June 2016 is this stunning 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS owned by Dave Diaz.
2018 Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback is Most Likely New Mid-Size Crossover to Go Over 200K Miles; Should You Buy New or Used
By Denis Flierl on
Independent studies show the new 2018 Subaru Outback is the most likely new mid-size crossover to go over 200,000 miles. Should you buy new or used?
Lambo confirmed recently its 2018 Urus will employ a 650-horsepower, twin-turbo V-8.
Lambo To Build 650-Horsepower Urus Full-Sized SUV
By Marc Stern on
Lamborghini recently confirmed that its new full-sized SUV, the Urus, will employ a 650-horsepower twin-turbo V-8. It will also use a front-engine-all-wheel-drive layout and seat four.
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2018 Civic Type-R MSRP Reasonable for Factory Ready Extreme Performance Car
By Parks McCants on
Of course, we'd never race our Civic Type-R on the street! Wednesday found one of our fellow CivicX members sharing the MSRP of a US market bound 2018 Honda Civic Type-R. It’s cheaper than many anticipated.
2018 Focus RS Limited Edition
3 Ways the 2018 Ford Focus RS gets better for the Final Year (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
It seems like the Ford Focus RS was just introduced for the US market, but Ford Motor Company is already offering up a special limited edition package for the 2018 RS to celebrate the final year of this generation of the Focus and this new package improves the hot hatch in 3 key ways.
The 2017 Fiat Spider 124 was not the first to add a turbo and Japanese content.
Think the 2017 Fiat 124 Was the First Turbo Spider With Key Japanese Content? Think Again
By John Goreham on
Just how original is Fiat's 2017 model 124 Spider after all?
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Why Did Hyundai Fire an Auto Show Model?
By Tim Healey on
A woman who worked for Hyundai during the New York Auto Show claims she was fired because of her menstrual cycle.
Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar
Future Volvo Models May Have Some Help from Lotus
By Will Maley on
With the announcement of Geely buying almost half a stake into Malaysian automaker Proton, there has been a lot speculation of what this could bring forth.
The Lexus RX 450h takes the top award as best green winter vehicle by the New England Motor Press Association.
2017 Lexus RX 450h Favorite Green Winter Vehicle of New England Motor Press
By John Goreham on
The Lexus RX 450h takes the top award as best green winter vehicle by the New England Motor Press Association.
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