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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.

Genesis New York Concept
Genesis Still Figuring Which Model Will Get Hotted Up
By Will Maley on
With Hyundai and Kia beginning to enter the performance arena, it should come as no surprise that Genesis is considering adding a bit of sport to their models. But deciding which model will get it first is becoming a challenge.
2016 Subaru Levorg
Did Subaru Strike Out With the Levorg Sports Tourer?
By Denis Flierl on
In a rare move, Subaru is offering incentives to sell more Levorg sports tourers. Did Subaru make a mistake launching the new wagon?
VW Passat Interior
VW's Hopes For A Speedy Settlement Of Dieselgate Tumbled As Courts Take Unusual Step
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen, slammed for the last year by an emissions scandal of its own making, faced a new test as the courts in Germany took an unusual step in an effort to speed things up. That does not look like it will be the case.
2017 Raptor F150
2017 Ford Raptor F150 has the Best Factory Shocks Ever (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Ford Raptor F150 is equipped with an all-new suspension setup with shocks from the off-road experts at Fox, which the Motor Company claims are the most capable factory-equipped shock absorbers ever offered on a road-going pickup truck.
Camaro 1LE 0-60
GM Announces 2017 Camaro 1LE Pricing and Performance Figures
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced the pricing and the performance figures for the 2017 Camaro 1LE packages in both V6 and V8 form, and based strictly on these preliminary numbers, it sounds like the 1LE package will convert the Camaro LT or SS into even more impressive performers for a surprisingly low price.
Best vs. Worst: Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V Headlights
Mazda CX-3 vs. Honda HR-V - Which Has the Best and Worst Headlights In its Class?
By John Goreham on
The all-new Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V small crossovers have a lot in common, but one has the best headlights in the class and one the worst.
jada hellcat challenger
A Bigger Diecast Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Hits the Market
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has proven to be a hot commodity in the toy/collectables market with a handful of options from the smaller scale Hot Wheels, but a new 24th scale diecast Hellcat Challenger from Jada is reaching stores in four different colors – for around $20.
Honda_Civic_Hatchback
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback’s a car of many firsts
By Parks McCants on
You’d be hard pressed to find sitting in the annals of Honda history, a U.K. manufactured Civic that made it onto the showroom floor of U.S. dealerships.
2017_Honda_Civic_Hatchback
Not much learned from 'leaked' 2017 Honda Hatchback variant list
By Parks McCants on
Well they’re at it again. With the help of an old friend, Honda fans throw caution to the wind.
Back to School Picks
Sensible Back To School Mazda Choices For Parents
By John Goreham on
Kelly Blue Book Picks Mazda’s two smallest vehicles for your child. Here’s two other ideas.
2017_Honda_Civic_Hatchback
Not much learned from ‘leaked’ 2017 Honda Hatchback variant list
By Parks McCants on
Well they’re at it again. With the help of an old friend, Honda fans throw caution to the wind!
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
Why is the BMW M2 Missing From Monterey Car Week?
By Denis Flierl on
You won't see the BMW M2 at Monterey Car Week 2016. Why is it missing?
Bentley Bentayga
Rumored: Audi SQ7's Diesel V8 Could Be Finding A Home In the Bentayga
By Will Maley on
Bentley's SUV, the Bentayga currently offers only one engine choice; a twin-turbo 6.0L W12 producing 600 horsepower. But more engines are on the way.
VW BUDD-e electric car
VW's Plan To Put Dieselgate Behind with Award-Winning BUDD-e EV Concept
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's strategy to be a leader in 'clean diesel" suffered a severe blow with Dieselgate, resulting a class-action suit and settlement in process, but the company has a new plan looking to the future with its award winning BUDD-e electric car concept.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
Subaru Reveals 360 Degree 2017 Impreza Cabin View [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
A new Subaru video reveals 360 degree 2017 Impreza cabin view. Check out the new video clip.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru do Motorsport WRX STI
Subaru WRX STI Narrowly Defeats Mitsubishi Lancer EVO in TRS
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru do Motorsport WRX STI gets their first win. How much was the small margin of victory?
Mad Mike at the Diecast Hall of Fame ceremony
Diecast Hall of Fame Honors Paul Walker, Mad Mike and Amanda Rall
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend, the Diecast Hall of Fame held their annual induction ceremony at Super Toy Con in Las Vegas, honoring those folks who play a part in the history and the future of the diecast car world – including the late Paul Walker, Galpin Autos’ Mad Mike, Hot Wheels designer Steve Vandervate, diecast historian Joe Wiggins and well-known collector (my wife) Amanda Rall.
2015 Ford Mustang GT in Guard
2015 Ford Mustang, Focus and Escape Recalled in Hot States for Faulty Door Latches
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for the 2015 Ford Mustang fastback along with a handful of other Ford and Lincoln vehicles from the 2013 through 2016 model years in areas around the US with the highest temperatures – affecting roughly 830,000 vehicles in 16 states.
2015 Chrysler 200S
Supplier ZF Recall Impacts Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Honda and Land Rover Vehicles
By Patrick Rall on
FCA, Honda American and Land Rover NA will all be recalling vehicles to address a wiring issue with the 9-speed ZF automatic transmission after the transmission supplier itself announced a recall of a component in some 505,000 vehicles.
Rent a Tesla Model X for $10 a day
Would you rent a Tesla Model X for $10 a day?
By John Goreham on
You may soon have that option if a new green car rental company has its way.
VW cars settlement
For VW, Dieselgate Settlement Seems To Be A Never-Ending Story As New Reports Appear Of The Scandal’s Depth
By Marc Stern on
Like a never-ending story, the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal keeps on going. And, just when you think there’s finally a conclusion and settlement compensation in horizon, it all unravels and starts up again. For example, for the longest time, the assumption has been - among observers - that VW used one piece of code (computer software) to enable its vehicles to pass U.S. emissions standards.
Comparison - 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage GT vs. Toyota’s Scion iA
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage GT vs. Toyota’s Scion iA – Which $17K Tiny City Car is For You?
By John Goreham on
We compare two of the least expensive, and smallest new cars for sale In America. Which one would you choose and why?
2017 Camaro ZL1 performance numbers
2017 Camaro ZL1 Rated Slower than the Hellcat Challenger, but Less Expensive
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced some preliminary performance numbers for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and, surprisingly, the supercharged GM muscle car is a few tenths of a second slower than the supercharged Mopar muscle car – based strictly on manufacturer’s official claims.
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
Rumored: Mercedes Creating A Subbrand For Electric Vehicles
By Will Maley on
It seems Mercedes-Benz is going forward with developing its own subbrand for electric vehicles.
2016 Subaru BRZ GT300
Subaru BRZ GT300 Gets 2 Podium Finishes In-A-Row
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru BRZ GT300 gets another podium finish at Fuji Speedway. This makes two-in-a-row.
Subaru 360, Ladybug
Why is Subaru’s “Ladybug” Getting All the Attention?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s first mass-produced minicar, the Subaru 360, is getting lots of attention. Why is the tiny car being honored?
9th_Gen_Civic_Type R
Why U.S. buyers will pay $40,000 for 2018 Civic Type R
By Parks McCants on
Sure enough, when we look to the numbers, by the time the British built 10th generation Civic based Type R comes to the states late next year, look for the MSRP to approach the $40,000 barrier.
Ferrari 488 GTB vs. Ambulance
Ferrari 488 GTB Races Against An Ambulance (Video)
By Will Maley on
We can already hear you saying something to effect of: "This isn't a fair contest. The Ferrari is going to cream an Ambulance." But let's throw a few wrenches into this.
Nissan Kicks, 2016 Rio Olympics
Nissan Gets Kicks Out of Rio Olympics: Don’t Expect it in US
By Denis Flierl on
As the 2016 Summer Olympics kick off in Rio, Nissan is playing a big part as a sponsor. Have you see the Nissan Kicks?
2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Outback Touring
Subaru Outback Reaches Legal Age in the US
By Denis Flierl on
Do you remember when the Subaru Outback launched in the US? Today Outback celebrates its 21st anniversary.
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