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 Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Impreza, new-generation Subaru

By Denis Flierl Jan 9 2018 - 8:12am

Subaru's New “Seamless Shopping” Streamlines Car Buying Process

Subaru introduces “Seamless Shopping” for car shoppers who would rather start the buying process online and save time.

By Marc Stern Jan 8 2018 - 9:59pm

Bentley to debut plug-in Bentayga hybrid at Geneva

Volkswagen's subsidiary Bentley, as part of the automaker-wide commitment to electrification, will introduce a plug-in Bentayga at the Geneva Auto Show in March.

By Michael Gagliardi Jan 8 2018 - 5:43pm

The 2018 Kia Stinger: A Dangerous Mixture of Economy and Driving Pleasure

The arrival of new cars in dealer showrooms this year range from your typical, run-of-the-mill Toyota Prius to something a little more extra, such as the newest model BMW M3. But with a $65,000 price tag, this may not be the most financially suitable option, unless you’re sleeping in a bed full of money. Therefore, I present to you the Underdog: The 2018 Kia Stinger.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2018 - 5:00pm

Next Generation Ram 1500 to Debut Next Monday in Detroit

The biggest news from FCA at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will be the grand debut of the next generation Ram 1500, which will introduce the first major refresh of the popular half-ton truck since the 2009 model year.

By Parks McCants Jan 8 2018 - 4:18pm

2018 Honda Civic and CR-V: 2 of the most researched and price checked Autos on Earth

Looking to this week’s Honda News Monday morning opener: AutoWeb.com, formally Autobytel, bestows their “Buyer’s Choice Award” on 2018 Honda Civic and CR-V, the most Web-searches vehicles on the market today. What does “Best” mean in this scenario?

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2018 - 12:15pm

2018 Ford F150 Power Stroke Diesel Bests the Ram EcoDiesel in Horsepower, Torque and Towing

Ford Motor Company has announced the specifications of the 2018 Ford F-150 with the new 3.0L Power Stroke diesel and as expected, it beats the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel in all of the key metrics – including horsepower, torque, fuel economy and towing capacity.

Toyota shows off autonomous driving hardware.

By John Goreham Jan 8 2018 - 11:32am

The Incredible Level-5 Autonomous Driving Equipment Lexus Is Bringing To CES

Toyota's newest level-5 self-driving sensor array is starting to look closer to workable.

By Marc Stern Jan 8 2018 - 10:20am

Report says VW retains position as world number one carmaker

Citing Volkswagen's inhouse sales estimates, it looks as if VW has retained its position as the world's number one automaker. VW and Toyota had battled for the top spot for years. However, VW jumped into the lead about the middle of last year and has held it ever since.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2018 - 9:20am

Ford Mustang Leads the 25 Bestselling Sporty 2-Door Cars in the USA for 2017

We brought you the news earlier this week that the Ford Mustang had once again claimed the title for the bestselling muscle car in America, but it also leads all sporty 2-door cars sold in America for 2017 – and here is a look at the complete top 25.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru 3-Row, 2018 Subaru Outback, comparison

By Denis Flierl Jan 8 2018 - 8:40am

New Subaru Ascent vs. Outback; Which SUV Is Best For You?

How does the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent compare with the 2018 Subaru Outback? Which SUV Is Best For You?

By Marc Stern Jan 7 2018 - 11:05pm

Porsche posts sales record as sales success continues for 8th straight year

In 2017, Porsche continued to roll along as it set another sales record. For the eighth straight year the automaker set a new record for sales, pushing past 55,000 units sold.

By Marc Stern Jan 7 2018 - 10:32pm

Volkswagen cuts 2018 Tiguan prices to encourage conquest sales

Volkswagen, using its hot-selling Tiguan as a wedge into the red-hot small intermediate crossover market, has announced sharp price cuts to pull customers away from competitors.

By Parks McCants Jan 7 2018 - 9:09pm

Clarity BEV, Hybrid market report, Insight, and used Honda Civic buying tips

Everything electric car, with a dash of used Honda Civic, tops our Honda News for the first week of 2018. What technology will dominate in automotive engineering for 2018 and beyond?

Subaru WRX, WRX STI, 'Baby Driver', Ansel Elgort

By Denis Flierl Jan 7 2018 - 7:23am

Watch Ansel Elgort Drift ‘Baby Driver’ Subaru WRX STI

Watch Ansel Elgort from the film 'Baby Driver' drift his Subaru WRX STI in the snow.

By Parks McCants Jan 6 2018 - 6:16pm

Despite Tesla spawned BEV craze, this form of electrification will transition transportation in U.S.

As much as I love driving pure battery electric, there’s a more logical, easier path to mainstreaming electric vehicles in North America and beyond. Here’s why.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Bomb Cyclone

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2018 - 11:24am

Where You’ll Find Subaru Owners in Extreme “Bomb Cyclone” Conditions

You’ve heard about the incredible “Bomb Cyclone” slamming the Northeast. You won’t find Subaru Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek owners sitting at home.

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2018 - 8:30am

What Most People Don’t Know About Subaru Crosstrek Could Help You Steer Clear

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek rides on the new architecture making the compact crossover a quick lane-change artist. How does it benefit consumers?

By Parks McCants Jan 5 2018 - 6:31pm

5 critical considerations when buying or selling a used Honda Civic

With high volume new car sales comes a glut in trade-ins. In 2017, auto dealers delivered 17 million + new cars and trucks to U.S. buyers. This week Torque News heads out to the used car lot. Here are 5 critical considerations when buying or selling your used Honda Civic.

By John Goreham Jan 5 2018 - 3:08pm

2017 Electric Vehicle Winners, Losers, and Ones To Watch

2017 was a pivotal year for electric vehicles. We run down the winners, losers, and ones to watch

By Armen Hareyan Jan 5 2018 - 12:45pm

Tesla Model X Doing Amazing In The Thick Heavy Snow

How is your Tesla Model X doing these days in this unbelievable cold temperature? Do you your auto wipers work great in the snow? Peter Doggart from Boston shared his story with TorqueNews showing the video Tweet of our his Tesla Model X did in the heavy snow.

2018 Toyota RAV4 scores poor on safety test.

By John Goreham Jan 5 2018 - 11:53am

2018 Toyota RAV4 Still Rated Poor On Important Safety Test

The Toyota RAV4 for 2018 may be a Top Safety Pick, but look deeper into the tests conducted and one test with a poor result stands out.

2018 Subaru WRX, 2018 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl Jan 5 2018 - 7:58am

Subaru WRX/STI Finishes Year Behind With Forester, BRZ, Legacy

The 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI finished the year with Forester, BRZ and Legacy. All down in sales.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Jan 5 2018 - 7:30am

Why Subaru Outback Steals Brand’s Top Sales Slot Again

The 2018 Subaru Outback is Subaru of America’s sales darling again.

By Parks McCants Jan 4 2018 - 8:08pm

5 Improvements Acura Owners Want in the Near Future

By all measures, Acura builds an exceptional car and light truck for the money. However, with the accelerated evolution of the automobile comes heightened consumer anticipation as to what a premium car brand should be. Acura’s on it!

2017 Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger

By Patrick Rall Jan 4 2018 - 5:26pm

How Dodge Dominates RWD Sales in 2017 with Challenger, Charger and Viper

Although the Dodge Challenger finished third in the 2017 muscle car sales race, the combination of the Challenger, Charger and Viper make Dodge the leader in American rear-wheel drive sales – comfortably outselling Ford and Chevrolet.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 4 2018 - 5:23pm

These 6 Vehicles Mercedes Is Displaying at CES Are Either Ugly or Incredible

What do you think about these 6 cars that Mercedes-Benz is bringing to CES? The show starts on January 7 and beside displaying six vehicle Mercedes-Benz also says you can use the wallet function of your smartphone to save all details on your mobile phone.

By Marc Stern Jan 4 2018 - 3:10pm

Volkswagen ends year on an upbeat sales note

Volkswagen ended 2017 on an upbeat sales note as it reported sales were up overall 5.2 percent. Leading the sales hike were VW's two new crossovers, the Atlas and the Tiguan 2018 (lengthened to a three-row). For December, the crossovers contributed 47 percent of the sales mix.

By Patrick Rall Jan 4 2018 - 1:30pm

Ford F-Series Tops Americas 25 Bestselling Vehicles - Here are the Rest

The Ford F-Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in America for 2017, marking the 36th-straight year where the F150, F250 and F350 have combined to lead the US market – and here is a look at the rest of the top 25 sellers from last year.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 4 2018 - 12:56pm

4 Mixed Feedback About The 2018 Nissan Leaf Including Price Drop and Design

Yesterday when I shared the story about the 13 updates that come with the 2018 Nissan Leaf our discussion received 4 mixed feedback from current Leaf owners, one even pitying anyone who bought the 2017 Nissan Leaf at a full retail price.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 4 2018 - 11:32am

Tesla Model S Owners Just Asked For 5 More Updates

What new updates would you like to see coming to your Tesla soon? Yesterday when Torque News covered the the story about the 7 updates Tesla said are coming soon I asked the Model S owners if there are additional updates they would like to see coming soon to Teslas.

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