Latest 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 Will Maley Sep 15 2016 - 10:34am

Mercedes-AMG GT, Now Roofless!

2016 is the year of the Mercedes-AMG GT. Only a few months ago, AMG introduced the hardcore GT-R coupe. Later this month at the Paris Motor Show, Mercedes will reveal the droptop GT.

By Zachary Benedict Sep 15 2016 - 8:12am

The Modern Muscle Car Wars and How They Have Changed

One of my favorite moments in the history of cars is the muscle car wars in the mid 60's and early 70's. Detroit's assembly lines were pumping out high horsepower cars that were marketed towards the youth of America (Baby Boomers). The race was on to see who could be the fastest.

By Ivan Jue Sep 15 2016 - 7:54am

LG Chem- - the Unsung Hero For Chevrolet’s Bolt EV and a Great Example of Collaboration

While the range on the Chevrolet Bolt is very impressive, the car also brims with other innovative technology: customizable infotainment screen (hardware and software designed by LG), surround vision (allowing a bird’s eye view of the vehicle), rear camera view (which eliminates the blind spots when the driver backs up the vehicle), 4G data sharing, and Apple Carplay/Android Auto connectivity. Journalists were surprised by the car’s agile feel and verve on pre-production units. 0-60 mph is expected at 7 seconds.

VW, Ex-Israeli Spy Chief Team Up On Cybersecurity

By Marc Stern Sep 15 2016 - 6:30am

Volkswagen Teams With Ex-Israeli Spy Chief To Stop Vehicle Hacks

With all of the security threats around the world, it makes sense to team with the best in prevention. VW has done just that by working in partnership with a former head of the country's Shin Bet spy service. The partnership is aimed at preventing vehicle hacking.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 14 2016 - 8:43pm

How Serious Is Competition Between Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 3: Similarities and Differences

There are more differences between Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 3 than similarities between these two electric vehicles.

By Marc Stern Sep 14 2016 - 6:57pm

Lawmakers, Citing Old Technology, Claim Concern Over Hacking

Four Republican lawmakers, citing concern over vehicle hacking, have asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to launch a major effort to thwart potential auto hacking threats.

By Mary Conway Sep 14 2016 - 6:35pm

Ford F-150 leads in sustainability

Recycling is huge in the auto industry as all of the automakers are attempting to use more sustainable materials. Ford has released information illustrating all of the recycled or repurposed products used in the manufacture of the F-150.

By Will Maley Sep 14 2016 - 3:25pm

Finally! 2017 Bentley Flying Spur W12 Hits 200 mph With New S

If there is one complaint that you could level at the current Bentley Flying Spur, it would is that it cannot go 200 mph. Only just a lowly 199 mph. The British luxury automaker is fixing that with a new Flying Spur variant.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 14 2016 - 1:46pm

Every 2017 Corvette Stingray Gets a Tiny Price Hike - Grand Sport Starts at $66,445

The full pricing schedule for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Grand Sport has arrived online and the price increases for the new model year Stingray are fairly minimal at just $50 extra across the entire model range – while the new 2017 Corvette Grand Sport starts at $66,445.

By Zachary Benedict Sep 14 2016 - 1:31pm

Buick; The Budget Muscle Car You Need

While Buick might not be the Chevelle or Camaro you dreamed of, you might find yourself blowing the doors off of it at a stoplight.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 14 2016 - 1:21pm

How Tesla Autopilot Can Stretch The Range

Tesla’s role in pushing forward autonomy and how auotopilot may extended the range of not only electric cars, but also gas cars.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 14 2016 - 1:11pm

Watch the Dodge Viper ACR Win Car & Driver's Lightning Lap 10

While lots of vehicles turned in impressive times at Car & Driver’s Lightning Lap 10, the Dodge Viper ACR turned in the quickest time among production cars in this year’s field.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 14 2016 - 12:27pm

How Did Hyundai Do It With Genesis? - Quality, The Only Game in Town

Hyundai started selling cars in the USA in 1986 after it established its US headquarters in Garden Grove California in 1985. They started exporting one model, the Hyundai Excel to the United States. Well, they started off with a bang selling more cars in its first year in the US than any other new brand ever had.

By Parks McCants G+ Sep 14 2016 - 11:33am

A Custom 2017 Honda Fit idea comes from Europe

Looking to the Honda Europe News Room, we discover an affordable personal customization idea or two for the 2017 Honda Fit, with Jazz style.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 14 2016 - 11:22am

2017 Toyota Prius operates 79.4% emission-free in 3rd-party testing

The Toyota Prius Hybrid shines in zero emission test.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 14 2016 - 11:12am

2017 Ford Super Duty Pricing Increases Detailed

The configurator tool for the all-new, aluminum-bodied 2017 Ford Super Duty lineup has launched on Ford.com and as expected, the next generation F250, F350 and F450 receive varying levels of pricing increases depending on the trim line chosen – and today we bring you a quick look at the starting prices of the newest Ford pickups.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 14 2016 - 6:37am

5 Ways Subaru’s New Global Platform Improves the 2018 Subaru WRX STI

The new Subaru Global Platform shows up on the 2017 Impreza first, and you will see it on the redesigned 2018 Subaru WRX STI.

2011-2014 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 14 2016 - 6:27am

Now That Subaru’s Oil Consumption Lawsuit is Settled, What Should You Do?

Subaru settles their oil consumption lawsuit. What should you do if your Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza or Legacy is burning excessive oil?

By Parks McCants G+ Sep 13 2016 - 9:42pm

2017 Acura RDX Advance is maker’s performance crossover sleeper

There she sat in my driveway planted firmly on 18 inch black alloy rims and performance tires. This RDX looked just a bit sinister. Would its performance live up to the look?

By Marc Stern Sep 13 2016 - 6:34pm

Compact Q3 Crossover May Be The Secret Of Audi’s Success

Since April, Audi's compact crossover, the Q3, has been a success story. Indeed, it may be the real secret to the automaker's continuing record of success this year.

By Will Maley Sep 13 2016 - 6:33pm

Porsche Shows You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It With the 2017 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid

If you think hybrid vehicles are only built for squeezing every drop of gas, Porsche would like to have word with you.

Toyota first to offer standard safety system

By John Goreham G+ Sep 13 2016 - 5:05pm

Important Safety System Now Standard On 2017 Toyota RAV 4, Highlander, Corolla, and Avalon

Toyota adds forward collision prevention with emergency auto-braking for new model year.

Chevy Bolt range is 238 miles per charge

By Mary Conway Sep 13 2016 - 3:49pm

AT 238 miles per charge, Chevy Bolt ranks as Tesla Model 3 beater

The Chevy Bolt has just been given an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles per charge, which is good news for the automaker which promised to be the first to offer an affordable electric with more than 200 miles of range. GM North America President Alan Batey says “The Bolt EV is a game changer for the electric car segment.”

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 13 2016 - 3:21pm

Ride Along with the 2017 Camaro ZL1 at the Milford Proving Grounds

A video has surfaced online from a non-General Motors YouTube account showing what is alleged to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in action on the Milford Proving Grounds, with the video captured via the Performance Data Recorder system – although we don’t get to see a full lap.

2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in Dark Red

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 13 2016 - 1:55pm

Hellcat Dodge Charger Drubs Tesla in C&D Lightning Lap

Yesterday we reported that the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat had turned the quickest lap among 4-door cars in their years Car & Driver Lightning Lap shootout and after digging deeper into the results of one of the most rigorous track tests in the industry, I found that the Tesla Model S P85D was also in the competition – and it didn’t do very well at all.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 13 2016 - 1:03pm

Are You Buzzed by the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in?

Hyundai has entered the sorta EV sweepstakes with its Sonata hybrid plug-in, and, to a lesser extent the Sonata hybrid. The question is, what is the strategic vision for these vehicles and for Hyundai in general?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Autopilot Implications

By Allan Honeyman Sep 13 2016 - 10:35am

Tesla and AutoPilot Have Massive Implications

Tesla is helping to launch a transformed future. Tesla Motors is best known for being a disruptor of the automotive industry through its popularization of Electric Vehicles now and not thirty years into the future. Its foray into self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles, may prove to be equally disruptive of the auto industry.

By Will Maley Sep 13 2016 - 9:31am

Whatcha Hiding Under the Sheet Volvo?

In a few days time, Volvo will be revealing the newest member of the 90 Series family, the V90 Cross Country. To prepare for this, the Swedish automaker has been dropping some teasers.