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 Parks McCants Feb 17 2018 - 10:09pm

2018 Accord Sport 1.5L Turbo Perfect Daily Commuter Car

Last Friday, I dropped by my favorite Honda dealership to revisit the reinvented 10th generation Honda Accord. Now exclusively turbo powered, these key features make 2018 Accord Sport the perfect do-all daily commuter car.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, ARA rally series, 2018 ARA schedule

By Denis Flierl Feb 17 2018 - 11:50am

Surprise Move Puts Atkinson, Sandell Behind Wheel of New Subaru WRX STI Rally Cars

Two new Subaru drivers will pilot the 2018 Subaru WRX STI rally cars joining Higgins and Pastrana in the 2018 ARA Rally Series. Why did Subaru add the two GRC drivers?

2019 Subaru Ascent, pre-order, pricing, fuel mileage, auto shows

By Denis Flierl Feb 17 2018 - 9:53am

Families Can Pre-Order New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Now

The new 2019 Subaru Ascent is available for pre-order now. See when it’s expected to arrive

By Patrick Rall Feb 16 2018 - 4:44pm

The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Must Have This One Feature

The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is coming and the Motor Company has promised that it will have more than 700 horsepower, but if the new ‘Stang is going to compete with the likes of the Camaro ZL1 and the Hellcat Challenger, it is going to need an automatic transmission.

By Patrick Rall Feb 16 2018 - 3:51pm

Dodge Challenger, Charger Hellcats are Faster than Supercars on a 2-Mile Run

A pair of videos showing the Dodge Challenger and Charger in SRT Hellcat trim hitting 195 miles per hour on a 2-mile airstrip show that these Mopar muscle cars are more than just quarter-mile machines – turning in better top speeds than several supercars.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, J.D. Power vehicle dependability study

By Denis Flierl Feb 16 2018 - 9:10am

Subaru Scrapes Bottom in Latest J.D. Power Dependability Study

Subaru has never ranked high in the J.D. Power Dependability Study, but they slip further. See how far they fall.

By Marc Stern Feb 16 2018 - 12:26am

Which automaker has won 3 GHC awards in three years? Audi

For the last three years, the Good Housekeeping new car awards program has honored Audi with a "Best New Car" award. There's a reason, Audi not only builds quality vehicles, but it also meets the standards established by the program. It makes it a lot easier to buy a Q7 knowing it is a GHC winner.

By Sashka Avanyan Feb 15 2018 - 7:58pm

Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Turns Out To Be An Absolute Let Down

The Maserati Ghibli S Q4 turns out to be a huge let down of a car, and for it’s price point, it doesn’t seem to be worth a single penny.

Tesla Model S and Range Anxiety in Grand Canyon

By Sashka Avanyan Feb 15 2018 - 7:32pm

How the Tesla Model S may give you range anxiety, all the way to the grand canyon

A couple from Atlanta decided to take their Tesla Model S on a road trip across the United States and pushed the car to it’s limits in long distance driving. And then range anxiety at Grand Canyon.

By Denis Flierl Feb 15 2018 - 3:09pm

2019 Subaru Ascent Pricing, Fuel Mileage Announced; Starts at $31,995

Subaru of America announced pricing and fuel mileage on the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent. See what each trim costs along with detailed features.

By Patrick Rall Feb 15 2018 - 2:31pm

The New Yenko/SC Stage II Camaro Makes Big Power in a Small Quantity

The modern-day Yenko Camaro from Specialty Vehicle Engineering now has a Stage II package that lifts the output of the 455-horsepower LT1 up to 1,000 horsepower – but we don’t know the price and only 25 units will be made.

By Marc Stern Feb 14 2018 - 10:50pm

VW Atlas wins Good Housekeeping 2018 Best New Car Award

There are lots of car of the year awards out there, but how do you determine which one is best. Could it bet the work of Consumer Reports whose sleuthing turns in some of the best work in the business? Could it be the gold-standard of awards, the MT Car of the Year Award? Or could it the Good Housekeeping award which combines the work of the Good Housekeeping Institute Lab with the expertise of Car and Driver?

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Valentine's Day Burnout

By Patrick Rall Feb 14 2018 - 6:09pm

Happy Valentine's Day from the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

The folks at Dodge released this fun video today for Valentine’s Day, featuring the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat doing a big, smoky burnout – the perfect way for a gearhead with a 707-horsepower muscle car to show his love.

By Parks McCants Feb 14 2018 - 5:42pm

2018 Honda Odyssey: Exceptional features earn Good Housekeeping 'Best Car Award'

Granted, it’s not the first time Honda’s mainstay family minivan earns Good Housekeeping’s "Best Car Award.: But then again, that was before the day of Chrysler Pacifica minivan. 3 key features make 2018 Honda Odyssey best in the minivan segment.

1968 Lego Mustang with the 9.453 Timing Board

By Patrick Rall Feb 14 2018 - 4:11pm

1968 Ford Mustang Lego Kit Might Tease a 9-Second GT500 Quarter Mile

Ford recently announced a new 1968 Mustang Lego kit that comes with a timing board that reads 9.453 seconds, leading us to wonder if the Motor Company might be teasing a 9-second quarter mile time for an upcoming model – such as the Shelby GT500?

By Patrick Rall Feb 14 2018 - 3:32pm

New Video Footage of the Mid-Engine Corvette Arrives Online

A Corvette owner cruising near Idyllwild, California caught video footage of a pair of Corvette mid-engine test cars on the road, giving us a look at the heavily-disguised supercars from the front and rear.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, WRX, SWR STI, top residual value

By Denis Flierl Feb 14 2018 - 8:15am

These 5 Subaru Cars Drop In Value Less Than All Other SUVs/Crossovers

See why ALG says the Subaru brand is the best when it comes to keeping their value after you drive it off the lot.

2018 Subaru WRX, 2018 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru BRZ, Valentine's Day love

By Denis Flierl Feb 14 2018 - 7:11am

One Subaru Model Gets Far More Love From Fans On Valentine’s Day

On Valentine’s Day, Subaru gets more love than any other brand on Instagram. Can you guess which model gets the most love?

By Marc Stern Feb 13 2018 - 11:24pm

This Lamboghini Gallardo story starts weird, gets weirder

There's an old saying that the Lord protects babies, fools and drunkards and it looks as if there was more than a bit of overtime put in recently as a driver managed to stuff a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera in a place it truly didn't belong.

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango

By Patrick Rall Feb 13 2018 - 4:30pm

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Rumors Suggest More Power

There haven’t been any official details on the 2019 Dodge Challenger, but rumors and insider input suggests that the next model year could see a Hellcat model with more than 707 horsepower – but less horsepower than you might expect.

By Patrick Rall Feb 13 2018 - 3:46pm

The Aluminum Ford F150 is Outselling the Steel Trucks by a Massive Margin

The people who insisted that the aluminum body introduced for the 2015 model year Ford F150 would cause a drop in sales were very wrong, as over the course of the past three years, sales numbers have skyrocketed as the aluminum trucks outsell the previous steel truck by a gigantic margin.

2018 Subaru Outback, EyeSight, driver assist safety technology

By Denis Flierl Feb 13 2018 - 10:14am

Subaru Wins Award For Impressive Second Set of Eyes

Subaru gets more recognition for the new-generation driver assist safety system. See how they are the only automaker with the technology.

2018 WRX STI Type RA, 2018 BRZ tS, STI-tuned models, Subaru Tecnica International

By Denis Flierl Feb 13 2018 - 8:23am

Subaru and STI: More STI-Tuned Models Are Coming

Subaru ’s motorsports partner STI is ramping up for an exciting 2018. See what new things are coming for Subaru performance.

By Parks McCants Feb 12 2018 - 8:10pm

Performance Trifecta Earns 2018 Honda Civic MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Award

MotorWeek, T.V.’s original automotive magazine remains a heavy hitter in a Youtube dominated world. 3 Key factors earn 2018 Honda Civic Motorweek’s Drivers’ Choice Award 2-years running; what are they?

By John Goreham Feb 12 2018 - 6:15pm

Toyota Says Supra Returning - Where and When

Toyota says it will bring back the Supra. Details are slim, but here is what we know.

By Patrick Rall Feb 12 2018 - 12:23pm

The 1968 Ford Mustang Races into the World of Lego

Ford Motor Company has announced that the 1968 Mustang fastback will soon be available in Lego form, joining several other Ford performance vehicles in the Lego Speed Champions lineup.

By Patrick Rall Feb 12 2018 - 11:06am

New Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race Car Grabs the Daytona 500 Pole

The #88 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Alex Bowman turned in the quickest qualifying time this past weekend during single-car qualifying for the 2018 Daytona 500, with the new Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race car the start that Chevy fans were expecting.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Review, 2.0i Limited

By Denis Flierl Feb 12 2018 - 11:03am

New Subaru Crosstrek; A Crossover You’ll Want To Get Dirty

This week we drive the all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. It’s a compact crossover you’ll want to get dirty.

By Patrick Rall Feb 12 2018 - 10:27am

DSR Dodge Charger Funny Cars Shine in NHRA Season Opener

Matt Hagan and his Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger R/T funny car opened the 2018 NHRA season with a win this past weekend in Pomona while two of his three teammates made it into the final four – along with 2017 champion and Camaro driver Robert Hight.

2018 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, best resale values

By Denis Flierl Feb 12 2018 - 7:51am

Nissan Frontier #4 Vehicle In America Best To Buy New vs. Used

See why the new Nissan Frontier is a much better value when purchased new vs used.

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