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 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.

The Toyota Prius Prime joins only four other electric vehicles in a key sales milestone.

By John Goreham Jan 4 2018 - 11:15am

Can You Name the Only Two EVs That Could Match the Toyota Prius Prime's Sales This Year?

Only five U.S. market electric vehicles broke the 20,000 units sold mark in 2017. One of them is the Toyota Prius Prime PHEV.

2019 Hyundai Veloster, NAIAS, 2018 Winter Olympics, global debut

By Denis Flierl Jan 4 2018 - 10:44am

2019 Hyundai Veloster Reveal Is Feb 20; Winter Olympics or NAIAS?

The new 2019 Hyundai Veloster is set make its global debut February 20. Will it be at NAIAS or at the Winter Olympics?

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl Jan 4 2018 - 7:43am

Subaru Scores Biggest Month/Year Ever With Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza

Subaru USA has done it again. They had another record year with Outback, Crosstrek and Impreza scoring best months ever.

By Stuart Stach Jan 3 2018 - 10:50pm

5 Real Updates I Would Like To See in a New Honda Accord.

What are some major changes you would like to see in a new Honda Accord? With all the new technology coming out in recent years these are the 5 updates I would like to see in the new Accord.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 3 2018 - 6:25pm

Nissan Actually Made 13 Welcome Updates To The 2018 Leaf

What are your musings on these 13 colossal and new updates that came with the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

Tesla Model 3 six months behind shcedule.

By John Goreham Jan 3 2018 - 5:04pm

Tesla Model 3 at 1/20th Promised Volume For December- Ends Year 6 Months Behind Schedule

Tesla shipped just 1,060 Model 3 cars in December, rather than the 20,000 Elon Musk predicted in public tweets in July. Is now at least six months behind schedule.

By John Goreham Jan 3 2018 - 3:45pm

Toyota Tacoma Ends 2017 With a Sales Surge

Toyota's Tacoma pickup still leads its segment heading into 2018 and sales have never been better.

By Parks McCants Jan 3 2018 - 3:41pm

Astounding Honda Clarity Electric Acquisition Volume Fuels Maker’s EV Directive

Looking to American Honda Motors’ 2017 sales report, there’s a surprise or two. It would appear that Honda’s intent to electrify the majority of the maker’s car and light truck lineup in the U.S., is well on its way, with Clarity leading the charge. Why Clarity?

By Parks McCants Jan 3 2018 - 2:29pm

How Honda Bucks the Auto Sales Downtrend While Holding the Line on Factory Incentives

American Honda Motors sets a 3rd year consecutive sales record, However, as with all things Honda, there’s a bit more to this story. How does Honda buck an industry-wide auto sales downtrend while holding the line on factory incentives?

By Patrick Rall Jan 3 2018 - 2:02pm

Ford Mustang Secures 3rd Straight Annual Muscle Car Sales Title

The Ford Mustang outsold the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro in December 2017 sales, securing the Mustang’s 3rd-straight annual muscle car sales title with the Camaro finishing 2nd and the Challenger finishing 3rd on the year.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 3 2018 - 11:37am

This Video Shows How Tesla's Automatic Windshield Wipers Work and Increase Laziness

Comfort contributes to laziness and I am afraid Tesla's A.I. powered automatic windshield wipers may exactly do that. But this is the direction the entire automotive industry is going.

By John Goreham Jan 3 2018 - 11:15am

Tesla U.S. Model S Sales Decline in 2017, Tesla Sales Nudge Up Overall

Tesla's sales for 2017 are a disappointment, but the company did have a net positive sales increase for the year.

2019 Nissan Xterra, Xterra PRO-4X, 2018 Nissan Xterra

By Denis Flierl Jan 3 2018 - 11:09am

Will Nissan Xterra Be Revived on All-New 2019 Frontier Platform

The all-new Nissan Frontier pickup could spawn the return of the axed rugged Xterra off-road vehicle.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 3 2018 - 10:38am

7 Huge Updates That Are Coming To Tesla Model S and Model X Soon

What are your thoughts on these seven huge and new updates that may be arriving to Tesla Model S and Model X soon?

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX/STI, Tokyo Motor Show 2017

By Denis Flierl Jan 3 2018 - 8:35am

5 Upgrades New-Generation Subaru WRX STI Needs For Success

The Subaru WRX STI is due for a complete overhaul and it’s coming in 2020. What upgrades will make it a bigger success?

By Stuart Stach Jan 2 2018 - 10:32pm

Everything new here! The ground up redesign of the new 2018 Honda Accord

The all-new 2018 Honda Accord has changed its game again by redesigning everything from the trunk to the engine.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 2 2018 - 6:36pm

Short Descriptions of Why Nissan Leaf Owners Don't Like Their Car or Love It

Most Nissan Leaf owners love their Leaf and give it a very high rating out of ten, but the range and winter are the only reasons those ratings don't make ten out of ten. Here is what Leaf owners say about their cars if you are considering to purchase a new or used Leaf.

By John Goreham Jan 2 2018 - 5:12pm

Why Is Diesel Getting More Expensive Compared to Regular Unleaded

Most of the claims by diesel advocates are dubious, but one fact that is hard to argue against is that diesel costs more than regular fuel in every U.S. state.

By Patrick Rall Jan 2 2018 - 4:33pm

The 2018 Dodge Challenger has 16 Trimlines, Here are the Key Details on Each

The 2018 Dodge Challenger is the most powerful production road car sold in America, but with a whopping 16 trimlines, it is also the most elaborate lineup of the muscle car segment, so today we bring you a rundown of the key features of each available configuration.

By Parks McCants Jan 2 2018 - 3:40pm

2018 Honda Ridgeline remains unique in a segment dominated by GM, Nissan and Toyota

2018 Honda Ridgeline carries over in its entirety from 2017. Yet, several Ridgeline attributes make it unique in a compact truck segment dominated by GM, Nissan and Toyota. What does this domestic truck driver like about Ridgeline?

By Parks McCants Jan 2 2018 - 1:19pm

Shades of Honda Civic: Honda embarks on mission of mainstream electrification with 2019 Insight

Shades of Honda Civic? Certainly. As Civic drove America into an age of affordable, fuel efficient personal transportation, 2019 Insight will continue a movement at Honda, and the auto industry as a whole, taking the electrified car mainstream.

By Patrick Rall Jan 2 2018 - 1:14pm

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Drag Mode, Carbon Ceramic Brakes and 200+ Top Speed

More information on the upcoming Ford Mustang GT500 has surfaced online, including carbon ceramic brakes, a Drag Strip drive mode and a possible top speed of 214 miles per hour – all of which comes from the same Ford dealership computer system as last week’s supercharged engine wiring diagrams.

By Stuart Stach Jan 2 2018 - 11:38am

One California Honda Accord owner's fight for justice

Honda Accord theft rate is very high as it's one of the most frequently stolen cars. While many owners look for various theft prevention ways one California man took a different route. What would you do to the guy that stole your Accord if you found him?

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru WinterFest

By Denis Flierl Jan 2 2018 - 11:14am

Subaru WinterFest 2018 Is Coming To a Resort Near You

There’s a Subaru WinterFest 2018 coming to a winter resort near you.

2018 Kia Stinger, Stinger GT, naughty dealer list, paying more than MSRP

By Denis Flierl Jan 2 2018 - 8:50am

"Naughty Kia Dealers List” Will Keep You From Overpaying For New Kia Stinger

Kia knows they have a hot new model and dealers are already jacking up the price on the new Stinger. The "Naughty Kia Dealers List” will keep you from overpaying.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Impreza, Best Cars of 2017 awards

By Denis Flierl Jan 2 2018 - 7:52am

Subaru Crosstrek Starts New Year As Best of the Baby SUVs

Subaru’s new Global Platform is getting rave reviews around the world. The 2018 Crosstrek and Impreza get more global raves.

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