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 Armen Hareyan Dec 30 2017 - 8:46pm

Now Model 3 owners sell their place in the Tesla queue

It will be the summer of 2018 before the very first Tesla Model 3 cars are delivered in Norway for the local reservation holders. But now some of those customers who made their reservation early are trying to sell their place in the reservation queue at high prices.

By Stuart Stach Dec 30 2017 - 3:54pm

This Architecture from BMW, Intel and Mobileye Can Be Used By Other Carmakers for Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars have the ability to lower the car accidents and they will never second guess decisions, but are people ready to give up the control of their cars to automated technologies like Tesla's Autopilot?

By Armen Hareyan Dec 30 2017 - 9:50am

This Is How The Thermal Image of Tesla Model 3 Heated Seat Looks Like

If you wonder which areas of your body the Tesla Model 3 heated seat will warm, here is the thermal image.

Jeep Cherokee Solar SUV Car Project in Armenia

By Armen Hareyan Dec 30 2017 - 8:36am

Armenia Is Working on Solar Car SUV Project Based on Jeep Cherokee

Armenia has already transformed all its gas-powered cars to run with natural gas, but now the country is working on a solar car offroad project, based on Jeep Cherokee SUV to not only bring solar car to production, but to convert any current ICE car with an electric engine.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, winter driving on snow and ice, Subaru Winter Experience

By Denis Flierl Dec 30 2017 - 7:45am

How You Can Get A Full Day of Adrenaline Behind the Wheel of a New Subaru WRX STI

Subaru gives you a full day to power the 2018 WRX STI through snow and ice.

By Marc Stern Dec 29 2017 - 11:51pm

VW is about to hit a key production milestone – 6 million cars

Volkswagen is looking to have a very happy new year as it is poised to hit a new production milestone, 6 million cars this year, for the first time in its 72-year history. It won't be the last.

By Parks McCants Dec 29 2017 - 11:43pm

2018 Honda Accord earns Consumer Reports nod of approval

Honda’s reinvented Accord has caught the attention of the auto news media, they mostly like it! However, Consumer Reports rates hundreds of consumer goods annually, and is the go-to for many would-be new car buyers, prior to the sale. What does CR think of 2018 Honda Accord?

By Armen Hareyan Dec 29 2017 - 5:35pm

Drone Footage Shows Tesla Managed To Increase Model 3 Production

This video report shows that Tesla Model 3 vehicles flow from the Fremont factory leaving on trucks.

By John Goreham Dec 29 2017 - 3:16pm

Have Smartphones Increased Distracted Driving Deaths? Facts Make the Link Unclear

The media and advocacy groups want you to believe that distracted driving due to smartphones have caused a huge uptick in vehicle-related deaths. But have they?

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Wiring Diagram

By Patrick Rall Dec 29 2017 - 12:33pm

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Supercharged Engine Diagrams Surface

A set of images showing what appears to be the supercharged 5.2L V8 expected to power the new Ford Mustang GT500 have been posted by Mustang6g.com – reinforcing the rumors that there is a supercharged super-Stang on the way.

Ddmashen Village of Armenia Tesla's next Powerpack location

By Armen Hareyan Dec 29 2017 - 11:47am

This Village in Armenia May Be Tesla's Next Powerpack Location

You may have heard about Tesla's Powerpack stations if you have read what Tesla was doing in Puerto Rico. These are utility and business energy storage units that help to store energy. Let's say you have a solar station and produce excess amount of energy. You need something like Powerpack to store your extra energy. That's what Tesla and Armenia are negotiating about and here is where the first pilot project will be built in Armenia.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Dec 29 2017 - 6:52am

Will Consumers Respond to New 2019 Subaru Forester Like Smokin Hot Crosstrek

The 2018 Subaru Forester is slowing down before the new 5th generation model arrives. Will the all-new 2019 model be a hit like Crosstrek?

By Marc Stern Dec 29 2017 - 12:43am

Is Wolfsburg out to reassert itself in VW marketing? If it is, one has to wonder why

As 2017 lurches to a close with all of the upheaval that has gone on in the political sphere and some in the automotive space, you have to wonder about something: why is VW considering a two-row Atlas-based crossover? If it couldn't sell Touareg effectively in a blazing hot market for crossovers, then why would the automaker think it could take the Atlas and stuff it into the same role as the Touareg?

By Patrick Rall Dec 28 2017 - 4:26pm

Why Hennessey's Jeep Trackhawk Testing is More Impressive than You Think

Hennessey Performance recently got their hands on a brand new 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, putting it through the paces on a quarter mile test track with only 41 miles on the odometer – turning in impressive performance times without the Torque Reserve and Launch Control systems.

By Parks McCants Dec 28 2017 - 3:44pm

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Ultimate or Honda CR-V Touring: Which is best for you?

Both makers offer an exceptional compact SUV bordering on midsize comfort and performance. However, one offering comes out miles ahead in a very specific buyer’s consideration. What is it?

By Patrick Rall Dec 28 2017 - 3:27pm

All-Electric Genovation Corvette will Pack More Power than Expected

After talking about the all-electric Genovation Corvette GXE for the past few years, the production version will finally make its grand debut next month at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show – with more horsepower and torque than the test car that has set several EV performance records.

By John Goreham Dec 28 2017 - 11:52am

Toyota Ranked Top In Owner Satisfaction Among Full-Line Automakers

Consumer Reports says that owners report they are the most satisfied with Toyota vehicles among full-line automakers.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, Auto Shows

By Denis Flierl Dec 28 2017 - 7:36am

New Subaru Ascent Is Coming To A Car Show Near You; Complete List

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent is coming to an auto show near you. Here’s the complete list.

By Marc Stern Dec 27 2017 - 10:10pm

20th Takata airbag fatality has unique and very legal twist

Although you may not know it, there is a unique problem that could end up killing or maiming victims of Takata airbag inflators that involves scrapyard salvage and scrapped inflators.

By Marc Stern Dec 27 2017 - 8:39pm

Early Chiron expected to see its value soar in February Paris auction

In a move that has surprised many, the owner of a very early Bugatti Chiron has decided to auction the hypercar at Sotheby's Paris auction. Pricing is expected between $3.8 and $4.3 million, though it could go higher. It is one of only 18 delivered in the second quarter of 2017.

By Parks McCants Dec 27 2017 - 5:05pm

Top selling Honda HR-V is a lesson in low-engine-tech buyer appeal

The Honda Fit derived HR-V Crossover sets new sales records month after month despite being relatively low-tech on the engine side. This normally aspirated 4-banger is relatively performance-sedate, yet buyers love it! What do buyer love about HR-V?

By John Goreham Dec 27 2017 - 4:14pm

Drive Report: 2018 BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport

We test the BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport in a mix of winter weather and come away with some strong opinions.

By Patrick Rall Dec 27 2017 - 3:59pm

Mid-Engine C8 Corvette Twin Turbo V8 Reportedly Revealed in New CAD Image

Another computer-aided design (CAD) image showing what is reportedly the LT7 engine that will power the mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette has arrived online, giving us what might be out best look at GM’s new twin turbocharged supercar engine.

By Parks McCants Dec 27 2017 - 3:49pm

Torque News discovers the practical side of Honda Civic Type-R

Granted, that “hot hatch” you’ve dreamed of owning since childhood is most likely a tough sell when it comes to justifying the purchase to a significant other. Surprisingly, Honda’s high performance Civic Type-R comes to market with a “practical” side.

By Patrick Rall Dec 27 2017 - 3:27pm

Hellcat-Powered Jeep Trackhawk Launch Edition Sold Out in Australia

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the first Hellcat Hemi-powered vehicle officially sold by FCA in Australia and, not surprisingly, the 707 horsepower SUV is already selling very well Down Under – with the limited Launch Edition models selling out in less than a month.

By Patrick Rall Dec 27 2017 - 2:46pm

The American Market Needs a Ford Ranger Raptor

There is some question as to whether the next generation Ford Ranger Raptor will be offered in the United States, but with the Motor Company’s dominance of the American truck market – they need to offer the high performance variant of their new mid-sized pickup in the USA.