Auto 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 Al Castro Jun 26 2018 - 8:34pm

Electric Sticker Shock: The Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Rebate Winds Down, and Mass Market EV Models Face a Quandary

After all the auto makers went through earlier this year to save the federal $7500 EV tax credit to make their EVs affordable, they’re back at square one again, this time because they’re reaching the production goals set in the law that created the credit.

By Al Castro Jun 26 2018 - 5:01pm

Mercedes PHEV Move Only Prolongs an Inevitable Problem

Mercedes Benz's PHEV move is disappointing, but why do carmakers insist on PHEVs? There are three reasons for it.

Unlock and start your Prius with a dead key fob.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 26 2018 - 3:23pm

How To Unlock and Start Your Toyota Prius With a Dead Key Fob

A dead key fob will not prevent you from entering and starting any modern automobile. Here's the trick to opening and then starting the Toyota Prius even with a dead fob.

By Marc Stern Jun 26 2018 - 1:40pm

Bentley Bentayga Crushes Record By 2 Minutes In Hill Climb

Following Volkswagen's historic win in an electric vehicle Sunday, the automaker's Bentley subsidiary also set a new market for SUVs. It, too, crushed it.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 26 2018 - 11:28am

Corvette C7R Going Racing in China for the First Time

Chevrolet has announced that the Corvette Racing program will end the 2018 season with a stop in China for the 6 Hours of Shanghai FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) race - marking the first time that a factory-backed Corvette has raced in Asia.

By Max Marck Jun 26 2018 - 11:07am

Tesla Ranks Second on Dream Car Survey... Behind a Mustang?

A recent survey by a company called Gold Eagle asked participants about their dream cars. Among them were the Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro. But the top two cars make for interesting reading, as do the breakdowns for men and women. The latter showed strong preference for the Jeep Wrangler (81%), while the former went for the Tesla Model S (63%).

By Al Castro Jun 26 2018 - 10:18am

Audi, Porsche and Jaguar Are Finally Giving Tesla a Competition for an Interesting Reason

Luxury car buyers don't want to be left behind and look for luxury electric cars. This forces luxury car makers like Audi, Porsche, Mercedes and Jaguar to finally give Tesla a real competition. Take a look at these interesting stats.

By Dean McManis Jun 26 2018 - 9:00am

Hydrogen Cars in 2018: The Mirai, Clarity FC, and Nexo Charge Ahead

In concept, hydrogen cars sound like a perfect solution to reduce air pollution from commuter automobiles. How come we don't see hydrogen cars like the Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo and Honda Clarity FC commonly on the roads?

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 26 2018 - 8:16am

Nissan Frontier Is Top Mid-Size Pickup in J.D. Power IQS Study Again

The Nissan Frontier is tops in the J.D. Power IQS Study. It’s three years in-a-row for the mid-size pickup.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Forester colors

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 26 2018 - 7:30am

2019 Forester Offers 3 New Colors; No Cool Crosstrek Shades

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester gets three new colors. Why doesn’t Forester get cool shades like Crosstrek?

By John Goreham G+ Jun 25 2018 - 3:35pm

Changes Coming to 2019 Fiat 124 Spider - What To Expect And What Not To

The 2019 Fiat Spider will have some changes. Here is what they will likely be.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 25 2018 - 3:07pm

2021 Ford Mustang Just Might Offer All-Wheel-Drive

The next generation Ford Mustang is expected to arrive in the spring of 2020 for the 2021 model year on a new chassis platform and when it does, it could be the second American muscle car to offer all-wheel-drive – potentially looking to cut in on the market share of the all-wheel-drive Dodge Challenger.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 25 2018 - 2:25pm

Hagan's Dodge Charger Beats Force's Camaro in Norwalk

Matt Hagan and his Dodge Charger got win #2 on the season this past weekend in Norwalk, Ohio, beating current series leader Courtney Force and her Camaro in the final round after knocking off two of his three Don Schumacher Racing teammates in the early rounds.

Watch the new Ford Ranger Raptor in pre-production testing.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 25 2018 - 2:22pm

Watch New Ford Ranger Raptor Launch In Mountain Testing

The new Ford Ranger Raptor is new undergoing pre-production testing in Australia and America.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 25 2018 - 1:46pm

Mazda Is Most Improved Brand In New 2018 J.D. Power Quality Study

No other brand has seen as much initial quality improvement as Mazda according to J.D. Power & Associates.

By Max Marck Jun 25 2018 - 11:21am

Porsche's New Deal with Rimac Gives It a New Advantage - Watch Out, Tesla

Porsche recently revealed its upcoming all-electric sports car is to be called the Taycan. The performance numbers are quite impressive, and the already expansive resources which Porsche AG made use of make the car likely to be well made and shockingly quick. But now, Porsche has invested in Croation electric supercar creators Rimac, a company whose rocket-like vehicles may make Porsche an EV heavy-hitter.

2018 Subaru, Levorg, BTCC, Croft, Ash Sutton

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 25 2018 - 8:25am

Subaru Levorg Takes One-Two BTCC Win as Sutton Defends Title

Subaru Levorg’s score one-two in first BTCC race of the season. Can Sutton repeat as Champion in 2018?

Subaru WRX STI, Subaru Fuel-Mileage Scandal

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 25 2018 - 7:28am

Subaru Fuel-Mileage Scandal Leaves Top Boss With a Big Mess To Clean Up

Subaru’s chief takes an early exit after a shareholders meeting on Friday. See what mess he has to mop up.

VW ID R racer does it at Pikes Peak hill climb

By Marc Stern Jun 24 2018 - 6:19pm

VW I.D. R Racer Tears Up Record Books in Successful Pikes Peak Challenge

Volkswagen has done it. After all of the teasers and development advance stories, the new I.D. R racer set out to take the speed record for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and it did.

By Marc Stern Jun 24 2018 - 9:14am

Today’s the Day: We Will Finally Know if VW Takes Pikes Peak Record

It all comes down to today. As Volkswagen prepares its I.D. R Pikes Peak challenger, the automaker hopes to set a bit of history with a new record mark for electric cars.

2018 Subaru Outback, 10 Best Family Cars by Parents Magazine and Edmunds

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 24 2018 - 7:11am

Subaru Outback Named One of Australia’s Best Cars; What’s  In It For Families

The Subaru Outback gets more awards in Australia. See what's in it for families.

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 23 2018 - 7:36pm

Why 2019 Insight is Honda’s Answer to the perfect Compact 4-Door Sedan

It’s not often that a major manufacturer delivers a superior car or light truck these days for less than $23,000. Honda’s 2019 Insight hybrid is the maker’s answer to the perfect compact 4-door sedan. However, there’s a heck of a lot more going on here than fuel economy.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 23 2018 - 12:06pm

2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake S AWD; Low-Slung and Handsome

The 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake S is an all-new wagon offered in the US. Will Americans warm up to it?

By Max Marck Jun 23 2018 - 9:50am

On Top of Great Awards for Winning Races, Mazda Will Give $8,000+ in "Additional Rewards" for Buying a Global MX-5 Cup Car

If you are one of Torquenews's regular readers, you may have read a previous article on Mazda's contingency program, in which Mazda owners can get discounts on parts, and win money for races. Now, Mazda is adding an additional incentive to embark on a Mazda Motorsports adventure. If you buy Mazda's Global MX-5 Cup Car, you'll get over $8000 in rewards.

Subaru Outback, bear destroys Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 23 2018 - 7:49am

Why Do Bears Like to Destroy Subaru Outbacks in Colorado?

Here’s another bear destroying a Subaru Outback story. Why do bears seem to target Subaru Outback vehicles in Colorado?

By Marc Stern Jun 23 2018 - 12:19am

Changes Are Subtle on Audi S7 as Spy Photog Gets Chance To See It Standing Still

Audi has been improving its A6 and A7 models and now it has turned to improving the S7 for 2019. Though not as breathtaking as its predecessor, the next-gen S7 incorporates changes that are seductively styled.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 22 2018 - 12:51pm

Order Your 2018 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang Race Car Now

Earlier this week, the 2018 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang officially went on sale and Ford Performance issued the first images of the new purpose-built drag racers, but if you want one, you will need to order soon and be prepared to spend big money.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 22 2018 - 12:22pm

Chevrolet Blazer Returns for 2019 with the Face of the Camaro

Yesterday afternoon, Chevrolet surprised the automotive world by announcing the return of the popular Blazer to the lineup, but this is not the large, body-on-frame SUV that some might expect – instead arriving as a mid-sized, front-wheel-drive-based unibody vehicle with a front end design that draws its inspiration from the 2019 Camaro SS.

By Max Marck Jun 22 2018 - 10:06am

New Ludicrous Tesla Racecar is a Stripped Down Track Beast, But Will People Watch It?

A new all-electric race series is being developed - the Electric GT Championship - and the first car has been delivered. It started life as a normal Tesla P100DL, but has become an absolute monster.

Italdesign's flying taxi with Audi and airbus

By Marc Stern Jun 22 2018 - 9:01am

The Next Taxi Might Be Audi's Flying Taxi with Italdesign and Airbus

The next time you are in Ingolstadt, waiting for your cab, you might try looking up and watching. The reason is that your taxi is coming, however, this time it will be flying. Meet the flying taxi by Audi, Italdesign and Airbus.

Auto News

Pages