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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 Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced that the Shelby GT350 Mustang will continue into the 2018 model year and while the rest of the 2018 Mustang lineup gets a slightly refreshed exterior design – the 2018 Shelby models retain their 2017 look.
By Will Maley on
Maserati is embracing its dark side with a new special edition Ghibli that made its debut last week in New York.
By Parks McCants on
Isn’t 2017 Honda Civic Si just an upgraded 10th generation Civic Hatchback Sport? What's the difference between this car and the exiting 9th generation Civic Si? Honda's Robert Keough shares some specification insight on the latest and greatest Civic Si.
By Patrick Rall on
The new Super Track Pack adds appearance items from the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat to the Charger R/T – bringing the high performance look of the SRT lineup to the least expensive Hemi Charger.
By Douglas Stansfield on
Last Thursday Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the new Tesla Semi truck would be debuted in September with a pickup truck coming shortly thereafter, but no specs were announced. Let the disruption continue! Musk has been the master of disruption for quite some time. These types of forward-looking hints to the future direction of the company has always been a key marketing ploy of Mr. Musk.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s WRX STI plays a brief but thrilling role in the new Fast and Furious 8 film. What about BRZ?
By Parks McCants on
KBB.com (Kelley Blue Book) ranks 2017 Acura TLX sport sedan #5 in the overall “10 Best New Car Deals” for April. TLX finds itself in good company with a very eclectic grouping of hybrids, premium sedans, crossovers and SUVs.
By Denis Flierl on
The newly-remodeled 2018 Subaru WRX STi made its global debut at the New York International Auto Show this week. Are the upgrades enough to keep STI fans grinning?
By Douglas Stansfield on
Toyota has high hopes for the Mirai hydrogen electric car and believes the future will be Hydrogen transportation. I was at the NY International Auto Show this past Wednesday and noticed the large amount of floor space that Toyota had dedicated to the Mirai. I spoke to a nice lady and believe her name was Maggie and she explained that Toyota plans to pay for 12 hydrogen refueling stations throughout the New York Metropolitan Area.
By Parks McCants on
There’s an argument raging in the automotive engineering community. What discipline, computer sciences, or automotive engineering, has the greatest influence on the future of personal transportation? In response to the question, Honda expands its already formidable Tech driven R&D presence in California’s Silicon Valley.
By Parks McCants on
Apples to apples, Acura stages a short yet direct drive comparison between the 2017 Acura TLX 4 cylinder, 8 speed, P-AWS, and the Lexus IS 250. Guess who comes out on top.
By Douglas Stansfield on
Lucid has made a splash recently with its streamlined sedan and 1000Hp electric car claim and when it comes to comparing with Tesla it stands as a serious challenger to Tesla Motors. I was able to see the car up close on Wednesday at the NY International Auto Show at the Javitz Center in New York City. If you have the opportunity I strongly recommend a trip in to see all the cars from all the automotive giants.
By Patrick Rall on
2018 marks the 65th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette and to celebrate, GM has rolled out the Carbon 65 Edition package for the C7 Corvette Z06 and Grand Sport – adding a heavy dose of carbon fiber trim to just 650 cars.
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has just rolled out a ringtone which calls upon the roar of the 2018 Mustang GT’s 5.0L V8 as it revs and races off into the distance – and it’s free.
By Denis Flierl on
Take a tour of the new 2018 Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV’s interior space. [video]
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's 2018 Golf family is carrying some awesome new technology. The automaker has been so excited about the changes that it has taken as many chances as it can to discuss the new tech.
By Mary Conway on
Not only is Buick taking the wraps off its all-new Buick Enclave, it is showing what the Avenir luxury trim package will mean for the global brand.
By Parks McCants on
With everything from the cellphone in your pocket to that advanced long-lived lithium-ion battery installed in that new 4-motor drone you surprised the wife with last Christmas, a very limited world-wide supply of the mined, rare earth element Lithium, may be the greatest obstacle in mainstreaming the electric car.
By John Goreham on
IIHS releases a common sense list of safe vehicles for teens.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk made its grand debut yesterday at the New York Auto Show and while we have already spoken about the incredible details of the world’s quickest, fastest and most powerful sport utility vehicle – the actual debut of the 707hp SUV deserves some attention of its own.
By John Goreham on
The 2017 Mazda Miata RF gets its due.
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI just became the fastest WiFi hotspot in the world. Where can you get one?
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen told journalists who have been gathered in New York City to cover the Auto Show there that they will be adding a new five-seat SUV to the production runs at Chattanooga.
By Marc Stern on
Popular Mechanics has named Volkswagen's I.D. BUZZ as winner of the Concept Car of the Year for 2017. The first models based on this concept are scheduled to appear as 2019 models.
By Douglas Stansfield on
Toyota Prius owner's rationale on how Prius owners may save up to 50 percent on fuel costs, depending on their driving.
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Subaru 3-Row Crossover will be called Ascent. Subaru reveals 3 other critical details. [full gallery]
By Mary Conway on
Ford unveils its 2018 ford Explorer with new updates designed to appeal to Millenials!
By Parks McCants on
Once again Honda Motor Company out innovates the competition with a 3-in-1 2017 Clarity electric vehicle platform, a first in automotive innovation. EV advocates now have a broad electrification choice within the Honda brand.
By John Goreham on
Toyota's new FT-4X concept vehicle combines the looks of a city vehicle with amazing off-road features.