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 Max Marck Jun 14 2018 - 4:40pm

3 Crucial Reasons Mazda is Everywhere in Motorsports and How You Could Get Paid to Race

Mazda's typical buyer is not one obsessed with horsepower or cornering G's. The company's bread and butter comes from economical consumers, and to most, Mazda stands for simple, efficient commuters. It may come as some surprise then, to hear that more Mazdas are road-raced on any given weekend than any other manufacturer. Here are the three main reasons why Mazda has such a strong presence in the world of motorsports.

By Patrick Rall Jun 14 2018 - 3:50pm

NASCAR Camaro ZL1 Teams Struggling after Daytona 500 Win

The first Chevrolet Camaro to compete in NASCAR’s big leagues got off to a great start, with Austin Dillon and his #3 ZL1 winning the Daytona 500, but since then, no Chevy team has won a points race, while Toyota and Ford drivers have won all of the other 14 races.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

By Patrick Rall Jun 14 2018 - 1:35pm

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Details: What to Expect

Ford has shown off the upcoming Shelby GT500 Mustang from a variety of angles and it is widely expected that this new muscle car will pack a supercharged V8, but today, we look at what other features we can expect from what will likely be the highest performance factory-built Mustang ever.

By Denis Flierl Jun 14 2018 - 7:12am

Subaru Not Giving Up on Impreza, WRX/STI; Ascent is Brand’s New Love

Subaru won’t be getting rid of Impreza and WRX/STI sedans, but the new 2019 Ascent is their new love.

By Mary Conway Jun 14 2018 - 12:13am

Could this New Ford Police Hybrid SUV also be the Explorer Hybrid?

Ford has said that in the near future it will offer a hybrid or electrified version of all its vehicles. Ford is also unveiling its all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid based on the Explorer platform. The Interceptor could show us what the Explorer Hybrid could eventually look like.

By Marc Stern Jun 13 2018 - 11:08pm

Prosecutors Charge Audi’s Stadler In Ongoing Diesel Investigation

For the last couple of years, Audi's chief Rupert Stadler has seemed to have had more than a little luck on his side as he managed to escape the ongoing diesel scandal. Monday the situation changed as prosecutors charged him.

By Mary Conway Jun 13 2018 - 9:40pm

Why Ford is Focusing on a Self-Driving Delivery Transit Connect Van

Ford is entering into a partnership with Postmates to test self-driving delivery vehicles. What Ford is hoping to learn during the testing phase.

By Patrick Rall Jun 13 2018 - 6:34pm

5 Reasons Why the Dodge Durango SRT is the Perfect 3-Row SUV for Daily Driving

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is the first proper high performance SUV from the modern muscle car brand and it arrives as the perfect 3-row vehicle for daily driving – with gobs of power, solid towing capabilities, a premium interior and the kind of handling performance you would expect from an SRT model.

By Patrick Rall Jun 13 2018 - 12:19pm

F150 Raptor Prices Rise, but it Really Doesn't Matter

The new Ford F-150 Raptor has proven to be incredibly popular with new-truck-shoppers, so it comes as little surprise that the Motor Company has once again increased the base pricing for the 450-horsepower off-road beast.

By John Goreham Jun 13 2018 - 11:01am

Play Our Tesla Trivia Game - Test Your Tesla Knowledge

See how well you really know Tesla, its products, and its people. Play our trivia game.

By Max Marck Jun 13 2018 - 10:38am

A 14-Year-Old Mazda Miata May Be Better Than a New One

Mazda's newest interpretation of their "Jinba Ittai" engineering philosophy for the Miata, which refers to perfect unity between a horse and rider, reflects this unity well enough that it had earned a slew of accolades, and made it onto the "Best Of" lists of a myriad magazines since it was released in 2016. However, there is an often-forgotten Mazda model from the early 2000's which may still have an edge over the new one: the factory-turbocharged Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata.

By John Goreham Jun 13 2018 - 8:17am

Tesla Tries To Address Autopilot's Fatal Flaw Ahead of Full Self Driving Update

Tesla's Autopilot system has been involved in multiple crashes of Tesla cars with stationary objects. Here is what Tesla is trying to do to protect itself from liability and to protect its owners.

By Denis Flierl Jun 13 2018 - 7:30am

Watch 2019 Subaru Forester Go Where Others Fear [Video]

Watch the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester go where other SUVs fear. See why X MODE sets the small SUV apart from the rest.

By Mary Conway Jun 12 2018 - 10:54pm

GMC Enhances 2019 Yukon Line-Up with New Graphite Performance Package

GMC is dressing up its popular 2019 GMC Yukon with new Graphite editions. One Graphite edition is a performance package that could be a game changer.

By Patrick Rall Jun 12 2018 - 5:41pm

2019 Shelby Super Snake Mustang Delivers 800 Horsepower

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT got a new look and more power, so it comes as little surprise that the 2018 version of the Shelby Super Snake also gets a new look and more power – with the total output reaching a whopping 800 horsepower.

By John Goreham Jun 12 2018 - 5:07pm

Tesla Announces Another Massive Layoff - This Time Thousands Of Workers

Tesla announces a huge workforce reduction in its automotive division just days after a difficult shareholder meeting.

By Armen Hareyan Jun 12 2018 - 5:05pm

EV Owners' Verdict on EV Battery Life Expectancy

At what mileage/kilometers on the odometer would you all deem EV is getting old? "Ultimately I am curious what the life expectancy is on one of these vehicles. I know you can continuously replace EV Battery Cells as they go bad rather than changing the entire battery pack," asks one Kia Soul EV owner in one of the popular electric car groups on Facebook, which actively discussed EV battery life expectancy.

By Max Marck Jun 12 2018 - 4:59pm

Porsche Will Restore Your Classic Car with Unbelievable Detail

Wouldn't it be incredible to have a brand new 1956 Porsche 356? It may sound impossible, but Porsche's Factory Restoration Services may be able to turn your vintage Porsche into a spectacular, showroom-finish dream car.

Lexus RC F owner builds exact replica of his car.

By John Goreham Jun 12 2018 - 3:45pm

Lexus Enthusiast Builds an Exact Model Of His Lexus RC F - His Story

This Lexus RC F owner loves his car so much he built an exact replica.

By Patrick Rall Jun 12 2018 - 12:59pm

June Camaro of the Month: Bryon Brovont's 1969 Z/28

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for June 2018 is the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 shown here, owned by Bryon Brovont.

By Max Marck Jun 12 2018 - 11:35am

2019 Miata Will Be the Most Powerful of All Time Due To These Aggressive Changes

The current “ND” iteration of Mazda’s legendary Miata sports car will benefit from a few changes in the 2019 model year. Perhaps most notably, the 2019 Miata will have the most powerful engine ever put in the model, and will rip up to a new 7500rpm redline.

By Denis Flierl Jun 12 2018 - 4:46am

4 New Subaru Forester Features You Need To Know About

The new 2019 Subaru Forester arrives this fall. There’s four new features you need to know about.

By Marc Stern Jun 11 2018 - 11:20pm

China Doubles Down on Electric Vehicle Commitment

China is doubling down on its commitment to electric vehicles as the government tries to fight pollution problems and global warming. It now has the biggest electric vehicle fleet on the globe.

By Patrick Rall Jun 11 2018 - 5:20pm

2 Key Changes for the 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Ford Motor Company has talked a great deal about the revised Mustang GT over the course of the past two years but today, we got our first information on the 2019 Shelby GT350 – which receives a few improvements for the new model year that will make an already great track car even better.

By Max Marck Jun 11 2018 - 4:24pm

Why Enthusiasts Love Boxy and Beautiful Volvos That Are Coming Back

Are Boxy Volvos like the 745 the next big thing for car enthusiasts? Old Volvos are the ugly ducklings of the car world, but the 1980s are back, and they brought Volvos.

By Marc Stern Jun 11 2018 - 12:24pm

Kia Recalls 500,000 Vehicles to Fix Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Kia has launched a major recall campaign to fix the front seatbelt pretensioners on 500,000 vehicles. If the problem not repaired there is a risk of injuries to people in the front seat.

2019 Subaru Ascent, Review, Ascent Limited

By Denis Flierl Jun 11 2018 - 11:03am

New Subaru Ascent Limited First Drive; Why It’s a Good Fit For Active Families

We drive the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent Limited. See why it’s an especially good fit for active families.

By Denis Flierl Jun 11 2018 - 7:41am

Subaru WRX/STI; One of 20-Most Instagrammed Cars

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are one of the most Instagrammed cars on social media. See where WRX/STI ranks on the top-20 list.

By Marc Stern Jun 10 2018 - 11:59pm

After Three Years as the Mission E, Porsche Renames Powerful Four-Door the Taycan

In keeping with its corporate naming scheme, the powerful, luxury four-door Porsche electric Mission E has become the Porsche Taycan or "spirited young horse."

By Denis Flierl Jun 10 2018 - 3:08pm

2018 BMW X3 Redesign; If It Isn’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

The 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i has been redesigned, but don’t expect massive changes. What’s in it for luxury crossover buyers?

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