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.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Nurburgring 24-hour, STI, NBR

By Denis Flierl Feb 28 2018 - 11:03am

Subaru Brings WRX STI to Nurburgring 24HR With 4 New Upgrades

Subaru will run in the Nurburgring 24-Hr race with the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. Check out its 4 new upgrades.

By Patrick Rall Feb 28 2018 - 10:53am

February Hellcat of the Month: SRTMush's 2016 Dodge Charger

The February Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by the man known online as SRTMush.

By John Goreham Feb 28 2018 - 10:42am

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Gets Some Hot New Changes & Expands To All Markets

For 2018 the changes to the Miata RF are practical and will give more people a warm and fuzzy feeling.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

By Denis Flierl Feb 28 2018 - 8:25am

Subaru Continues the Party; 2 New Model Launches in 2018

Subaru is celebrating 50 years in the U.S., and they aren’t done with the party yet. There are two new models coming in 2018.

By Parks McCants Feb 28 2018 - 12:09am

What the future holds for Honda Civic Type-R in the United States

Now that Civic Type-R buzz has died down a bit, let’s get real. What does the future hold for Civic Type-R in the United States?

Toyota dominates Consumer Reports Best Cars list.

By John Goreham Feb 27 2018 - 3:49pm

Toyota’s Domination On This List of Best Cars Is Almost Embarrassing

On yet another “Best Cars” listing by Consumer Reports, Toyota earns top spots so many times it is almost funny.

By Patrick Rall Feb 27 2018 - 1:24pm

A Challenger Core or Charger Super Bee with Hellcat Power Could Be a Big Hit with Buyers

If the Dodge brand wants to sell even more Hellcat Hemi-powered Challengers and Chargers as the modern generation ends, a stripped-down “Core” or Super Bee version would almost certainly lead to a big spike in sales – packing 707 supercharged horsepower into a lightweight, low-price package.

By John Goreham Feb 27 2018 - 10:50am

Lexus Teases First Images of New UX Crossover Specifically For Urban Drivers

Lexus has a new compact crossover just for those who live in cities.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, St. Moritz Celerina Bobsled Run

By Denis Flierl Feb 27 2018 - 10:36am

Subaru WRX STI Leaves Female Reporter With Her Mouth Open

Alyssa Julya Smith interviewed Subaru’s Alan Bethke about the Subaru WRX STI. See why she’s left with her mouth open.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV

By Denis Flierl Feb 27 2018 - 7:23am

Toyota Finds Way To Drop EV Battery Costs; Subaru Customers Benefit

Subaru is developing a new plug-in hybrid and also coming with all-electric technology. See how they will tap Toyota to lower their EV battery costs.

By Marc Stern Feb 26 2018 - 11:59pm

Techart’s GrandGT Supreme kit makes the Porsche Panamera an overachiever

For those looking to power-up their Panamera Sport Tourismos, there's a new kit from the German tuner Techart that takes the already-powerful wagon, beefs it up, and turns up the heat on power so that it becomes a real fire-breather.

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango

By Patrick Rall Feb 26 2018 - 4:24pm

Examining Rumors of the 725hp 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat "Drag Pack"

We have previously talked about how the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat could get a bump in power, but the popular rumors suggest that the extra engine output could come with some other features to improve performance on the drag strip.

By John Goreham Feb 26 2018 - 3:19pm

Mazda Earns Lofty Award From U.S. News & World Report Autos

Mazda is one of America’s smallest brands, but it has that something special.

By Patrick Rall Feb 26 2018 - 11:30am

Courtney Force Drives Her Camaro to Victory After John Force Crashes Hard

This past weekend was an unusual one for the folks with John Force Racing, with the patriarch of the team being involved in a scary crash in his Chevrolet funny car while daughter Courtney drove her Camaro to her first event win of the season – beating the Dodge Charger of Tommy Johnson Jr.

2018 Subaru Impreza, Impreza sedan, Impreza 5-Door, all-wheel-drive, 2WD

By Denis Flierl Feb 26 2018 - 8:32am

You Can Still Buy a New 2WD Subaru Impreza In Japan

Did you know Subaru still sells a 2WD Impreza? Subaru celebrates 60 years in Japan with a special 2018 Impreza Sport.

By Marc Stern Feb 25 2018 - 11:18pm

Coupes have two doors, not four; it can’t be anything else so Arteon is a sedan

No matter what you want and how badly you want it, sometimes you just can't have it. That's the case with the VW Arteon. It's copywriters want the world to believe that coupes have four doors. Here's a news flash: coupes can only have two doors, whether it is here or on the far side of Mars. You can't change it.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, pre-orders

By Denis Flierl Feb 25 2018 - 8:42am

2019 Subaru Ascent Pre-Orders Are Mind-Blowing

The all-new Subaru Ascent is already a big hit with consumers. See how one dealer has pre-sold their entire allotment.

By Marc Stern Feb 24 2018 - 11:55pm

Are onboard transponders better, safer? Audi places its bet

When a local turnpike authority decided to replace its toll takers with automated toll technology, it created more than a little confusion as drivers looked for places where they could purchase and load their "toll ticket," transducer.There was also some question about the program kickoff.

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By Parks McCants Feb 24 2018 - 3:56pm

2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid has a public relations problem

Following Acura NSX, MDX and TLX, Acura’s Flagship takes on a new “Precision Performance” look for 2018. So far so good as RLX sales uptick in January. Yet, Acura RLX still has one major public relations problem that impacts sales. Torque News takes a closer look.

2018 Subaru Outback, IIHS safety, Reverse Automatic Braking

By Denis Flierl Feb 24 2018 - 8:05am

New Subaru Outback Offers Consumers Superior Rear Crash Protection

Subaru continues to lead in safety as the new Outback offers consumers superior rear crash protection. See why IIHS rates it highest.

By Mary Conway Feb 23 2018 - 8:46pm

Ford Appoints New Leaders after Shake-Up

Ford Motor has promoted Kumar Galhotra to the position of group vice president and president, Ford North America, after the former North America president Raj Nair was forced out for "inappropriate behavior." Galhotra most recently led Lincoln and was head of marketing at the company.

By Patrick Rall Feb 23 2018 - 1:58pm

Customize a Grille Badge for Your Ford Mustang, iPhone or Coffee Cup

Ford Motor Company has launched a new customizing program that allows anyone to design a unique grille badge for their Ford Mustang, but those pony car fans who don’t drive one can also get the personalized emblem on a coffee cup, a phone case or a spread of different types of clothing.

By John Goreham Feb 23 2018 - 1:30pm

Lexus Scores Highest On 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study

In a J.D. Power study that looks at which cars have the fewest problems over the first three years, Lexus is number one.

By Lena Kirakosyan Feb 23 2018 - 1:16pm

Why Tesla Model S Owners Switch to Model 3

Once again, the Tesla cars have sparked a rise in discussion. With the release of the newest model, the Model 3, many people are wondering which of the two cars is better, which is worth the price, which they would get the most use out of, and which one they should end up purchasing.

Tesla Model S vs Model 3, which one to buy

By Lena Kirakosyan Feb 23 2018 - 12:34pm

Unable to Decide Between Tesla Model S and Model 3? Here are Some Tips

The two newest Tesla model vehicles, the Model S and the Model 3, have caused a lot of discussion. Many people are wondering which one is better, which one is of higher quality, and which one is worth the money. Their cars are considered some of the best luxury cars, and are given some of the absolute highest ratings in the industry. Reddit is a popular website for people to give each other advice on which cars are the best, and on which model of the two is worth purchasing.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, Subaru WRX STI Type RA

By Denis Flierl Feb 23 2018 - 8:11am

Subaru Canada Celebrates 40 Years With Ugly Past and 3 New Models

Subaru celebrates 40 years in Canada and brings its ugly past and three new models for consumers.

By Armen Hareyan Feb 23 2018 - 7:55am

This Milestone Suggests Production of Model 3 Is Seriously Picking Up

There is a little-noticed development at Tesla that suggests the Model 3's production is finally picking up at Tesla's assembly plant.

2018 Subaru Forester, Consumer Reports 10 Best Cars of the Year 2018, Best Small SUV

By Denis Flierl Feb 23 2018 - 7:12am

Subaru Forester Ages Well; Scores CR "Top 10 Best Cars" 5 Years In-A-Row

The 2018 Subaru Forester ranks Top 10 Best Cars in the small SUV category again according to Consumer Reports. See where the Subaru brand ranks.

By Marc Stern Feb 23 2018 - 12:28am

Surprise: a new brand tops CR’s 2018 listings; Is it right, only time will tell

After only a couple of years as Hyundai's separate luxury brand, Genesis has been awarded an accolade that other automakers have had to wait many years to achieve. Genesis is the best brand, followed by Audi.

By Patrick Rall Feb 22 2018 - 4:33pm

Corvette Z06 Owners File a 4th Class Action Suit Over Cooling Issues

More and more owners of the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 are taking legal action against General Motors over the cooling issues that spoil the performance capabilities of the supercharged supercar, with newest lawsuit being the 4th and largest filing thus far.

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