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.

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.

2018 Subaru WRX, resale values, new vs used

By Denis Flierl Feb 12 2018 - 7:24am

Why You Don’t Want A Used Subaru WRX or These 8 Popular SUVs, Trucks

Are you thinking about buying a used Subaru WRX? You won’t after you see how it rides with these 8 popular SUVs and trucks.

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription, New car Review

By Denis Flierl Feb 11 2018 - 3:04pm

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription Does it With Class

This week, we drive the redesigned 2018 Volvo XC60 and give it a test at altitude. Check out the Inscriptions added class.

By Parks McCants Feb 11 2018 - 1:22pm

2018 Toyota Camry Flirts With Affordable Perfection

Short Story: I’m captivated by the visual re-do of the iconic Toyota Camry. Toyota design did a commendable job of elevating the mark’s bread and butter sedan to the next level in Lexus-like body styling. Does Camry’s drive performance live up to its new found dynamic body Styling?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 50th Anniversary models, Gold paint

By Denis Flierl Feb 10 2018 - 8:54am

2018 Subaru WRX STI Looks Too Chic In Heritage Blue

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI 50th anniversary edition comes in one color. Heritage Blue is too chic for the performance car.

By Patrick Rall Feb 9 2018 - 3:53pm

4 Mopar Performance Upgrades for the 2019 Ram 1500 Debut in Chicago

FCA’s Mopar division has used the Chicago Auto Show to introduce a long list of aftermarket upgrades for the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, including four performance modifications in the form of beadlock wheels, a suspension lift kit, a cat-back exhaust system and the innovative Ram AirFlor cold air intake system.

By Patrick Rall Feb 9 2018 - 2:35pm

No Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in Chicago

The media days for the 2018 Chicago Auto Show have come and gone without any mention of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, so those waiting for the super-Stang will have to wait until New York in April as the next possible debut location.

2018 Nissan Titan, Titan, XD Crew Cab 4x4, Chicago Auto Show

By Denis Flierl Feb 9 2018 - 7:58am

New Nissan Titan Gets A Lift From ICON Vehicle Dynamics

Need a lift? See what Nissan is offering on their 2018 Titan and Titan XD Crew Cab 4x4 models.

2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R, 2018 Subaru Legacy 3.6R, turbocharged Outback

By Denis Flierl Feb 9 2018 - 6:55am

Look For Subaru To Axe Outback, Legacy 3.6R Models

If you want a 3.6R Outback or Legacy model, you better get one now. Check out what Subaru has planned for their next-generation Outback.

By Marc Stern Feb 9 2018 - 12:11am

VW Atlas Wins MotorWeek Best Large Utility Award

Volkswagen's 2018 three-row crossover, the Atlas, continues to shine as the SUV received MotorWeek's Best Large Utility Award at the Chicago Auto Show, the biggest consumer-driven auto show.

By John Goreham Feb 8 2018 - 5:48pm

Forget Diesel - Mazda Says New Gas Engine Has Diesel Fuel Efficiency and Torque

Mazda’s new Skyactiv-X engine will have 30 percent more torque and matches the efficiency of its diesel engine using regular unleaded fuel.

Million-mile Toyota Prius driver shares his secrets.

By John Goreham Feb 8 2018 - 4:37pm

Driver With 1 Million Driven Toyota Prius Miles & Owner of a 300,000 Mile Toyota Prius Shares High-Mileage Secrets

Have you ever wondered what owners of extremely high mileage cars do to keep them running smoothly? One Toyota Prius owner tells all.

By Patrick Rall Feb 8 2018 - 1:36pm

Why the Camaro and Corvette Don't Share Every Transmission

The Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette share the LT1 and LT4 engines, but they don’t share all of their transmissions and with so many readers asking why, today we take a look at the most basic reason why the two top GM performance cars don’t share the same gearbox options.

By Patrick Rall Feb 8 2018 - 12:27pm

Shelby Mustang GT500 Miller Arrested for Driving without a License

That title is correct, we didn’t mean the driver of a Shelby Mustang GT500, we meant to say that someone named Shelby Mustang GT500 Miller was arrested last week for a variety of charges including driving without insurance or a license.

By John Goreham Feb 8 2018 - 12:07pm

2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Gets a Snorkel & New Shocks – Images and Specs

For 2019, Toyota refreshes the Tacoma TRD Pro with more goodies for off-road fans.

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