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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.

Aschenbach at Mid Ohio
Camaro GT4.R Gets 1st Pirelli World Challenge GTS Win
By Patrick Rall on
The new Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R got its first Pirelli World Challenge GTS win this past weekend at the 11th event of the season, along with taking yet another 2nd place spot in the 2nd of the 2-race event at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course.
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Continues To Set Sales Records As July Sales Are Up A Bit
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's performance subsidiary Porsche continued to set sales records in July where sales for the month and for the year-to-date were up.
Steve von Forester with the new 2018 Ford Mustang
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has Programmable Quiet Time
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has an active exhaust system which lets the driver pick their desired level of engine roar, but in addition to having varying levels of loudness – the new Mustang GT exhaust system also has a quiet mode for when you are leaving the neighborhood early in the morning.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, BRZ
How Subaru's Flagship WRX STI Just Lost To Little Brother BRZ
By Denis Flierl on
The flagship Subaru WRX STI has lost to its little brother BRZ for the first time. WRX/STI sales are down and BRZ sales are up.
VW Atlas
Is Red-Hot Car Market Cooling? July VW Sales Say A Bit, But Overall Year Not So Much
By Marc Stern on
In a year when car sales for the first half went charging ahead, July sales seem to be indicating a softness and slowdown in the overall market. At Volkswagen, overall sales for the month were off a bit, but for the year, as a whole, they were still up a tad.
Red Color Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 Configurator Leak: Real or Fake?
By Armen Hareyan on
This video on Youtube shows what appears to be a Tesla Model 3 configurator, but we don't know if it's real or fake. What do you think?
Viper 7:03 video still
Ride Along for the Dodge Viper ACR 7:03 Record Run at the Nurburgring
By Patrick Rall on
We previously brought you the news of the new Dodge Viper ACR running a lap time of 7:03.45 at the Nurburgring and today, we bring you a chance to ride along for that blazing-fast trip around the 12.9-mile road course.
Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 yields unexpected outcome.
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Chevy Colorado ZR2 Face Off - The Unexpected Outcome
By John Goreham on
In a comprehensive test, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Chevy Colorado ZR2 went head to head. The results are not easy to explain.
2015 Ford Mustang GT in Guard
Ford Mustang Outsells Dodge Challenger, Chevy Camaro in July 2017
By Patrick Rall on
After the Dodge Challenger topped the muscle car segment sales race in June, the Ford Mustang surged back ahead to lead the race in July, with both of those performance cars outselling the slow-selling Chevrolet Camaro.
2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier
Persistent Nissan Frontier Isn’t Fading Away Yet
By Denis Flierl on
The Nissan Frontier is as persistent as any vehicle on the market. Even though it needs a complete remodel, sales are still trending up. What will happen when the new-generation pickup arrives?
2018 Subaru Levorg STI, WRX/STI hatch
Australia Gets New Subaru Levorg STI; Why U.S. Enthusiasts Want The Hot Hatch
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Australia announced a new Levorg STI variant. Performance enthusiasts in the U.S. want one.
Jason Smith 1980 Camaro
August Camaro of the Month: Jason Smith's 1980 Camaro RS
By Patrick Rall on
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for August 2017 is this gorgeous 1980 Chevrolet Camaro RS owned by Jason Smith.
2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda CX-5
Mazda Has AWD CX-Line; Why They Still Can’t Keep Up With Subaru’s Forester, Outback And Crosstrek
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is handily beating Mazda in the US. Mazda has the CX-line with AWD, why can’t they keep up?
EV Charger
Tesla winning a war no one else is willing to fight
By Martin-Gilles Lavoie on
There has been a lot of hoopla regarding Tesla and its much-waited for Model 3. Akin to Apple’s iPhone, the Model 3 has garnered a lot of fans worldwide with some enthusiasts mirroring the devout followers of the iPhone ecosystem †1. Hindsight being what it is, it’s hard to dismiss these Tesla «fanboys» as over-protective of a particular brand of car, especially when we’ve been seeing this kind of attitude forever with Ford-vs-Chevy V8 block feuds and the likes of pickup prowesses.
VW ID Buzz
For 2nd Time, VW I.D. Buzz Wins “Concept Truck of the Year” Award Honors
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's I.D. electric series, built using the same MEB platform, continues to draw raves. For the second time in the last two years, the I.D. Buzz, an MPV, that stands on a platform that is about mid-sizes was named "Concept Truck of the Year."
2017 Honda Clarity
2018 Honda Clarity BEV joins electrification trend with a trade off or two
By Parks McCants on
Arguably, the most unique looking vehicle offered in the reinvention of Honda Motor Company, 2018 Clarity BEV captures the imagination, yet comes to the precipice of the reinvention of the modern car through electrification with a limitation or two.
Tesla Model 3 vs 2018 Nissan Leaf
How To Compare 2018 Nissan Leaf to Tesla Model 3 or Why You Shouldn't
By Armen Hareyan on
Few days ago Tesla started its official sales of the iconic Model 3 and in two months Nissan will unveil its 2018 Leaf which is comparable to Model 3 in many ways including the price and range. But here are few points when it comes to comparing Model 3 vs Nissan Leaf that are very necessary to take into consideration when making the comparison.
2017 Cadillac ATS Coupe
Why Cadillac So Often Fails
By Marc Dostie on
With the recent news of Cadillac’s plans to axe the ATS, CTS and XTS for a different lineup after 2019 we once again face the question of why did Cadillac have poor sales on its sedans. This seems to be a repeating trend in Cadillac’s history, while the German Big 3 seem to continue their dominance through the decades.
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody in Octane Red
2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody 1st Drive: Bigger is Better
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody is a relatively simple package, but after driving the meatier Mopar muscle car on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and roads around the track, there is no question that the bigger Challenger makes for an even greater Hellcat.
2018 ford mustang gt build screen
Pricing Out the 2018 Ford Mustang to Hit 60 in Under 4 Seconds
By Patrick Rall on
Now that the configurator tool for the 2018 Ford Mustang is live on Ford.com, we can check out just how much it will cost to buy a new Mustang GT which will dash from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.
New Bollinger B1 pickup is electric, and fast.
Bollinger B1 Electric Pickup: Quicker than Ford Raptor, 220 Miles Range
By John Goreham on
The new Bollinger B1 all-electric pickup is crazy fast, has a range of 220 miles and built for off-road.
2017 Cadillac CT6
Cadillac CT5, New Small Sedan to Replace CTS, XTS and ATS
By Patrick Rall on
The popular Cadillac CTS and the not-so-popular ATS and XTS will all be replaced by two new models – the new Cadillac CT5 and an unnamed small sedan – when the life cycle of those current models ends in the next two years as GM’s premium luxury brand looks to cut down on the number of sedans in their portfolio.
black Tesla Model 3
The Cost of Tesla Model 3: Good or Bad
By Armen Hareyan on
I am reading that many people seem to complain about the cost of the Tesla Model 3. Some people say this electric car is too expensive for its specs, others say it's simply awesome. I think it depends on your place in the line.
Mazda follows Toyota's standard safety lead.
Mazda Follows Toyota's Lead On Standard Safety For 2018
By John Goreham on
Mazda has announced it will make automatic emergency braking standard on most models in 2018.
2017 Chevy Bolt Undercuts Tesla Model 3 On Price By Nearly $4k
2017 Chevy Bolt Undercuts Tesla Model 3 by Nearly $4k Due To Dealer Discounts
By John Goreham on
Dealers are heavily discounting the 2017 Chevy Bolt, making it much less expensive than a Tesla Model 3.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Here’s How New Subaru Crosstrek Brings Their Youngest Customers To The Brand
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek brings in the youngest customers to the brand. Who’s in the crosshairs?
2017 Subaru Levorg, BTCC, Ash Sutton
Subaru’s Rising Star Scores Double Victory At BTCC Snetterton; Who Is Ash Sutton?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has a new rising star and he’s in the British Touring Car Championship. Who is Ash Sutton?
Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai Ioniq Wins Green Tech Award - Hyundai's Bet
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai’s Ioniq has won the Best Green Technology for Businesses award in the U.K.
Porsche 911 GT
Porsche Reconfirms Move Out Of LMP1 Enduro Series Into Formula E
By Marc Stern on
After four successful years of LMP1 endurance racing, Porsche is pulling the plug on the effort in favor of an entry in the FIA Formula E (electric) category. The automaker will be boosting is GT endurance effort, though.
2017 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Subaru BRZ tS, BRZ STI
New BRZ Continues Sales Slide; Why Doesn’t Subaru Axe The Sports Coupe
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru BRZ gets more power and increased performance, but it’s still underperforming in sales. Why doesn't Subaru axe the sports coupe?
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