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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.

The final Chevy SS on the assembly line
The Final "Four Door Corvette" is Built in Australia
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet SS sport sedan, once referred to as the four door Corvette by GM boss Mark Reuss, has officially come to the end of its lifecycle as the final Chevy-badged Holden Commodore has rolled off of the assembly line in Elizabeth, Australia.
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2017 Honda Civic Si is the best performance value in the compact sport segment
By Parks McCants on
For Honda performance fans in the U.S., Civic Si has long been the holy grail of affordable front wheel delivered road handling performance and sport. Honda just turbocharged it!
Tesla Model S 60
Tesla Model S 60 vs 85 In Terms of Battery Upgrade and From Owners' Perspective
By Armen Hareyan on
"Are all Tesla Model S 60s eligible to upgrade to the 75kwh? We're debating between getting a 60 vs 85. Also, do you get anything else with the upgrade (such as performance) or is it just unlocking the capacity/range?' asked one person in a Tesla Model S forum. Here is what the community members said.
2017 Subaru Impreza, Kelly Blue Book’s 2017 “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000”
Subaru Impreza Scores #8 on KBB’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $18K List; #1 is a Repeat Winner
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s new 2017 Impreza compact is #8 on KBB’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $18K list. What car scores the #1 spot? It’s a repeat winner.
The Lexus RX repeats its amazingly low driver death rate in new study.
Lexus RX Crossover Continues To Be America’s Safest Vehicle
By John Goreham on
The Lexus RX is the only vehicle to have had a zero driver death rate for six years in IIHS studies.
These are the safest 11 models on the road today based on real-world data.
IIHS Releases List of Vehicles With Zero Death Rates Over 3 Period
By John Goreham on
These are the safest vehicles on the road in America according to real-world accident data.
Jetta owners know that their vehicles are cool, not that they thought any differently
Looking For A Cool Car? Try The 2017 Jetta, KBB Thinks The Subcompact Is
By Marc Stern on
Everyone likes to think their car is cool and now 2017 VW Jetta owners know their car really are cool. KBB has named the 2017 Jetta one of the 10 coolest cars on the road for under $18,000.
2017 Toyota Prius
How Long Do Toyota Prius Cabin Filters Normally Last
By Armen Hareyan on
After a while you need to change the cabin filters of your Toyota Prius. When is a good time to replace them.
Hellcat Charger and Challenger
3 Ways Dodge could Improve the Hellcat Challenger, Charger for 2018
By Patrick Rall on
We don’t have any official information on the 2018 Challenger SRT Hellcat or 2018 Charger SRT Hellcat, but based on a few other 2018 model year vehicles from FCA – there are three seemingly simple ways for Dodge to improve the Hellcat cars for the next model year.
Mercedes-Benz Class A Concept
Mercedes Will Debut New Downsized Engines For Next-Gen Compacts
By Will Maley on
The next-generation compact vehicles from Mercedes-Benz will not only be riding on a new platform, but will be boasting new engines.
2017 Ford F150
Ford Recalls 2017 F150, Super Duty for Driver's Seat and Door Handle Problems
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has issued a pair of safety compliance recalls for 2017 F150 and Super Duty, along with some trucks from previous models years and the 2017 Explorer, over a concern that the front seats could break and the doors could open in the event of an accident.
2017 Subaru BRZ vs. Mazda Miata RF - Which earns your vote based on our comparison?
Help Us Choose: 2017 Mazda Miata RF vs. Subaru BRZ
By John Goreham on
We tested the 2017 Mazda Miata RF and the Subaru BRZ back to back. We found some striking differences and surprising similarities. Help us pick a winner.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX
Japan-Spec 2018 Subaru WRX STI Gets One Feature US Fans Won’t See
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru released info on the Japan-spec 2018 WRX STI performance sedan. It gets one feature U.S. buyers won’t see.
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2017 Honda Accord Sport: 189 hp, 6 speed manual takes on Los Angeles traffic
By Parks McCants on
Yes, you can purchase Honda’s Accord Sport trim package equipped with a CVT automatic transmission and wheel mounted paddle shifting. But for hands-on-shift control, I prefer Honda’s stunningly good 6 speed manual transmission. Here’s why.
2017 Nissan Leaf
How Much Nissan Leaf Mileage Drops When You Turn on AC
By Armen Hareyan on
Depending your location and weather your Nissan Leaf Mileage may drop once you turn on the Air-conditioner. How much the mileage drops is discussed in a conversations in various Nissan Leaf forums and groups. Let's see what people say.
2017 smart electric drive coupe
2017 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Is Cheaper than Outgoing Model
By Will Maley on
Before too long, the only powertrain you'll be able to get from Smart is electric. But at least it will be the least expensive way to get into an electric vehicle.
Toyota's partnership with the MIT Media Lab will accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology.
Toyota Teams With MIT Media Lab On Mobility EcoSystem
By John Goreham on
Toyota says its new partnership with the MIT Media Lab will accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology.
Louisville Rallycross Stop Turns Into A Thriller For VW Andretti Team
Louisville Rallycross Stop Turns Into A Real Thriller for VW Andretti Team
By Marc Stern on
The weekend stop at Louisville turned into a thriller as VW Andretti Rallycross team holds onto third-place win and four-place finish.
Glen Watson's Hellcat Charger on the track
Meet the World's Most Powerful Hellcat: Glen Watson's Dodge Charger
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is one of the world’s most powerful production cars and it is the world’s most powerful gasoline-powered vehicle with four doors, but Glen Watson’s Hellcat Charger is the most powerful Hellcat Hemi-powered vehicle in the world – packing 1463.84 horsepower at the rear wheels.
Camaro ZL1 VS Hellcat Challenger
Tale of the Tape: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
By Patrick Rall on
The hottest head-to-head battle in the world of the American muscle car is being waged between the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. So today we bring you a “tale of the tape” looking at how these two monster muscle cars match up on paper and, to some extent, in the real world.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru EV, electrification, Subaru Crosstrek PHEV
Major Changes are Coming for Subaru; The New Crosstrek Will Get Safer and Electrification is Coming
By Denis Flierl on
Big changes are coming for Subaru and the new-generation Crosstrek will get safer and electrification is coming. What won't change?
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600 Horsepower Extreme Civic Coupe Wins Round 2 Red Bull GRC
By Parks McCants on
A mere two rounds into the second full season for the extreme turbocharged, H.P.D. Olsbergs MSE built Honda Civic Coupe, Sebastian Eriksson takes on all comers, winning the first Red Bull Global Rallycross Series leg 2 for Honda.
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Reinvented Civic Si Sighted Wandering the Wilds of the California Mojave Desert
By Parks McCants on
American Honda Mojave Proving Center returns to operations following a major refresh. Earlier in the week, Torque News received reports of several 10th generation Civic Si sedans and coups wandering the wilds of the Mojave. What is Honda up to now?
Skip Barber Racing School Files For Bankruptcy.
Skip Barber Racing School Files For Bankruptcy
By John Goreham on
The iconic driving school may be at its end.
Will There Be a Hyundai Tucson N?
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai has plans for its upcoming N performance sub-brand that don’t jibe with its already said publicly.
Breaking Tesla news on Superchargers, Elon's family, and more.
Breaking Tesla News Includes Free Supercharging, Elon's Cousin, Consumer Reports Math
By John Goreham on
This week's Tesla News has updates for those that enjoy free Supercharging, a status report on Elon Musk's cousin, and the final verdict on Tesla's solar roof calculator.
Mazda Miata
Miata Catches Fire, Owner Races for His Beer
By Tim Healey on
A Miata owner took part in a burnout contest in Virginia over the weekend and ended up burning more than just some rubber.
Mazda Miata
What Makes Mazda Such a Racing Success?
By Tim Healey on
Mazda is a small car company, yet the zoom-zoom brand is kicking some butt at amateur racing.
Capps racing Hagan Kansas
Capps Wins 4th Straight in his Dodge Charger, Hagan Sets a New World Record
By Patrick Rall on
Ron Capps won his 4th straight race and Matt Hagan set a new funny car world record this past weekend as the Don Schumacher Dodge Charger funny car dominance of 2017 continued in Kansas.
Hyundai Sonata Recall
Hyundai, Kia Recalls Reopened - What it Means to You
By Tim Healey on
The federal government is looking into a recall of 1.7 million Hyundais and Kias to make sure it was executed properly.
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