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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.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, NBR Special,
Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Will Power up Goodwood’s Famous Hill; Nurburgring Record is Next
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special will make its public debut at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed. When will it attempt the record run at Nurburgring?
2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Why New Subaru Crosstrek is the Safest Crossover for Consumers in America
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is the safest crossover for consumers in America. Here’s how it just got safer.
2018_Honda_Accord_Drawing
2018 Honda Accord Teaser Hints to Clarity Design Characteristics
By Parks McCants on
With Honda embracing a well connected, safe and fuel efficient future, 2018 Honda Accord takes a design cue or two from the 10th generation Civic and Honda Clarity.
Why the Chevy Bolt cannot match the Toyota Prius Prime or Chevy Volt's safety rating.
Chevy Bolt Tops Tesla Model S In IIHS Safety Testing, but Can't Match Prius Prime
By John Goreham on
The Chevy Bolt battery electric vehicle earns a Top Safety Pick score on IIHS testing. Why the Bolt cannot match the Toyota Prius Prime or Chevy Volt's safety rating.
Audi A8
Audi A8 Preview Could Set Your Spidey-Sense Tingling
By Marc Stern on
Spiderman fans will have the opportunity to see the latest in Audi AI technology next month when "Spiderman: Homecoming" debuts at a multiplex near you. Specifically, the new Audi A8 will showcase the carmaker's traffic jam pilot technology in some interesting ways.
Mazda has plans (literally) to change Mazda dealerships in the U.S.
Big Changes Planned For U.S. Mazda Dealerships
By John Goreham on
Mazda has plans (literally) to change Mazda dealerships in the U.S.
2018 Subaru WRX
Meet a Safer Version of the Subaru WRX that Won’t See U.S. Shores
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced a new safer updated 2018 Subaru WRX. Why is it staying in Japan?
Venom F5, Hennessey Performance, Venom GT
New Venom F5 Takes Aim at Bugatti Chiron as World’s Fastest Production Supercar
By Denis Flierl on
Hennessey Performance is developing a new Venom F5 Supercar that will take aim at the Bugatti Chiron for world's fastest production series super sports car.
VW Beetle GRC
Adversity Doesn’t Keep VW Andretti Red Bull Drivers From Podium
By Marc Stern on
Facing adversity Saturday that knocked one of its two entries out of the competition at the Ottawa Air and Space Museum, the VW Andretti Red Bull World Rallycross team still managed three podium finishes during a weekend of racing. On Sunday, the second day of a doubleheader, Tanner Foust and Scott Speed, the team's drivers had a 1-2 finish. Foust had a podium finish Saturday.
Capps and Beckman in Bristol
All-Dodge Charger Final Four in Bristol gives DSR 10th Win in 11 Events
By Patrick Rall on
While the Chevrolet Camaro funny cars of John Force Racing were once again quicker in qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, the Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars were a dominant force in eliminations – with an all-Mopar final four leading to DSR’s 10th win in 11 events while Ron Capps grabbed his 5th win of the season.
Mazda Miata
What's the Result of Another BRZ Versus Miata Comparison
By Tim Healey on
Although one car offers topless motoring and the other doesn’t, that hasn’t stopped car magazines from comparing the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the Subaru BRZ.
2017 Rooush P-51 Mustang
The 2017 P-51 is the Most Powerful Roush Mustang Ever
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Roush have rolled out all of the details for their 2017 P-51 package and with 727 horsepower, it is the most powerful road-going Roush Mustang in the storied history of the high performance tuning company.
2011 Porsche Panamera
Porsche Recalls 17,986 Panameras, Cayennes To Fix Potential Stalling Problem
By Marc Stern on
Porsche has announced the recall of 17,986 2010-12 Panamera and Cayenne models for problems with camshaft adjuster fastening screws. If the screws loosen, the camshaft adjusters may fail, leading to stalling issues.
2018 XTS front
2 Styling Changes for the 2018 Cadillac XTS make a Huge Difference
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors introduced the 2018 Cadillac XTS this morning and with 2 distinct exterior changes, the new XTS gets a whole lot prettier for the new model year with styling cues from the range-topping CT6.
Tesla News includes Autopilot update, Supercharger Power sources, and Model X safety.
Tesla News Includes Model X Safety, Tesla's "Biggest Screw Up", Superchargers and Solar
By John Goreham on
This week's new on Tesla includes updates on the Supercharger network's power supply, an Autopilot update, and Model X safety.
Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan at Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz Dealers Get Their First Look At A-Class Sedan, Arrives Next Fall
By Will Maley on
Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch their next-generation compact lineup beginning with the new A-Class hatchback and sedan. Rumor had it that Mercedes was planning to launch the sedan in the U.S. We now have confirmation of this.
Is it too soon to shop for a used 2016 Mazda Miata?
Is It Too Soon To Shop For Used 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miatas?
By John Goreham on
The new generation of the Mazda MX-6 Miata has been
2017 Mazda CX-9 earns top safety rating.
Video: 2017 Mazda CX-9 Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From IIHS
By John Goreham on
The all-new Mazda CX-9 has just earned the top safety rating from IIHS.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Ottawa
Atkinson Rolls His Subaru WRX STI and Still Manages to Keep Racing
By Denis Flierl on
Chris Atkinson is the ultimate competitor. He rolled his Subaru WRX STI Supercar in the Final and kept racing.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Canada
Atkinson's Subaru WRX STI Supercar Loses Ground at GRC Ottawa; Foust Takes Joker too Late
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercars made progress early at the Canadian Global Rallycross event, but failed to make the podium in the Final.
Newly introduced Polo
VW Has No Plans To Bring Newly Introduced Entry-Level Polos To U.S.
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen late last week introduced its sixth-generation Polo. At the introduction, a key VW sales official told a blogger for Cars and Concepts that there are no plans to bring it to the U.S. Does it make sense to keep it out?
Jaguar Land Rover & Lyft
Lyft Gets A $25 Million Investment from Jaguar Land Rover
By Will Maley on
The race to build autonomous vehicles have seen automakers partner up with companies that you might not expect. Case in point is an announcement made this week by Jaguar Land Rover.
2018 Subaru Outback
How Subaru Outback Proves its Superior AWD Abilities with National Ski Patrol in Winter and Summer
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Outback all-wheel-drive wagon proves its worth with the National Ski Patrol in winter and summer. How does it benefit outdoor enthusiasts?
2017 Mazda MX 5 Miata
Why is Road And Track Being Negative Towards the MX-5 RF?
By Tim Healey on
A self-proclaimed Mazda Miata fan who also works for Road and Track has picked apart the MX-5 RF.
GRC Beetles
VW Andretti Team Looks For Good Results As Red Bull Rallycross Goes International
By Marc Stern on
As the Red Bull Global Rallycross pulls into Ottawa for this weekend's proceedings, VW Andretti team drivers Scott Speed and Tanner Faust look to improve on their so-far successful season. At the moment, Speed is leading the championship point hunt, followed by Faust.
2018 "Long" Tiguan
Long Tiguan Appears Alongside Standard Model; 3 Rows Standard in Base Model
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen has, at least, revealed the pricing of the new, longer Tiguan. Though the automaker still is selling the shorter version, it is available alongside the new, longer version. The longer version is about 11 inches longer than its stablemate and is available with three-row seating.
Jesse Rose Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack
Meet the World's Quickest Dodge Challenger Scat Pack
By Patrick Rall on
Today we bring you a look at what we believe to be the quickest Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack in the world, running in the mid 10-second range and aiming for the 9s once owner Jesse Rose is able to get a little better traction.
Corvette C7R lemans
Corvette LeMans Teams Qualify 6th and 10th in GTEPro, 1st in GTEAm
By Patrick Rall on
Qualifying has been completed for the 2017 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race in France and while things went very well for the top-qualifying Corvette in the GTEAm class, the Balance of Performance adjustments required of the GTEPro Corvette Racing teams pushed from back to 6th and 10th.
MX 5 Mazda Miata
Global MX-5 Cup Competes at Indy Tonight
By Tim Healey on
If you want to see some racing hot Mazda Miatas at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, aka the Brickyard, without shelling out a lot of cash for the Indy 500 or the yearly NASCAR event, the global MX-5 Cup is tonight.
Toyota and Tesla’s Partnership – Perspective Missed By Most
The Auto Press Has It All Wrong On Toyota and Tesla's Partnership
By John Goreham on
As the partnership between Toyota and Tesla finally ends, the EV advocacy media and mainstream auto press miss the big picture entirely.
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