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.

1994 Subaru Impreza, Subaru EJ boxer engine modifications

By Denis Flierl Dec 23 2017 - 8:24am

Insane Subaru Impreza By GotitRex Revs To 12,000 RPM

The guys at GotitRex know how to tune a Subaru Impreza EJ boxer engine, How about revving to 12,000 rpm?

By Marc Stern Dec 23 2017 - 12:30am

Bugatti meets first-year Chiron production goal 70 hypercars

Bugatti has met its own ambitious production goals as it has turned out 70 Chiron hypercars in a bit over nine months. It has to stay on track with the numbers as it still has 230 customers who have paid up to $3 million for their supercars and may have to wait another two years for their turns.

Largest Tesla Supercharger in Rygge, Norway

By Armen Hareyan Dec 22 2017 - 3:14pm

This is Tesla's largest Supercharger in Europe, which opened in a Norwegian village

Norway is often in the news when it comes to Tesla and if you have not heard of Rygge, it's the city where Tesla has opened its largest Supercharger in Europe with 34 stalls.

Republican lawmakers keep electric vehicle tax benefits in new tax law.

By John Goreham Dec 22 2017 - 11:55am

Republicans Include Electric Vehicle Tax Benefit In New Tax Law

The new tax bill just signed by the President and crafted by the Republicans in Congress and the Senate retains electric vehicle tax benefits and other taxpayer-funded green initiatives.

By Patrick Rall Dec 22 2017 - 11:49am

Ford Recalls 2018 Mustang with the 10-Speed Automatic Transmission

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for more than 2,100 brand new 2018 Ford Mustangs with the new 10-speed automatic transmission over a concern that the premium gauge cluster might not communicate correctly with the shifter – leading to increased likelihood of a rollaway accident.

2009-2014 Subaru WRX, WRX STI, lawsuit, engine failure

By Denis Flierl Dec 22 2017 - 8:02am

Subaru Gets Hit With 2nd WRX STI Engine Failure Lawsuit

Subaru gets hit with a second lawsuit targeting the Subaru WRX and WRX STI 2.5L boxer claiming more engine failures.

By Marc Stern Dec 21 2017 - 9:47pm

Audi’s Q5, Q7 reel in new top NHTSA safety award

With the award of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Top Safety Rating, Audi's Q5 and Q7 have received some new recognition that also boost Q5 into the automaker's most-awarded SUV.

By Parks McCants Dec 21 2017 - 5:29pm

Acura RDX Prototype reveals a bold new direction for Honda luxury brand crossover (Video)

If a picture says 1000 words, what does a video tell us? Acura takes the wraps off of the remake of my favorite personal driver, I couldn’t be happier. With an educated eye, what do we learn from Acura’s teaser?

Toyota Prius named a top ten most satisfying car.

By John Goreham Dec 21 2017 - 4:37pm

Prius Joins Sports and Luxury Models On CR's Most Satisfying Cars List

The Toyota Prius joins $100K near supercars and luxury models on a list of the top 10 most satisfying cars as rated by owners.

By John Goreham Dec 21 2017 - 2:34pm

Mazda N. America Reverses Course - Will Offer Miata With Cherry Top in U.S.

A great new color soft top will soon be available to Mazda Miata buyers in the U.S.

By John Goreham Dec 21 2017 - 12:20pm

Drive Report: 2018 Genesis 3.3T AWD Sport

We try out the newest Genesis trim and give it two thumbs up.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Canadian Rally Championship, rally purchase program 2018

By Denis Flierl Dec 21 2017 - 11:39am

Subaru Will Give You $10K Off Purchase Price of New WRX STI; There’s One Catch

Subaru will give you $10,000 off the purchase price of a new 2018 WRX STI, there’s two criteria you have to meet.

By Ben Glick Dec 21 2017 - 10:11am

The Corvette Effect Could Give You a New Outlook

Is it just me, or does everyone feel Corvettes are becoming more and more refined?

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, LA Auto show, When is it available

By Denis Flierl Dec 21 2017 - 8:15am

Why New Subaru Ascent Has Huge Jump In Shopper Interest

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row crossover recently had a huge jump in shopper interest. The "auto show affect" is responsible.

By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2017 - 4:55pm

The Mazda MX-5 is Surprisingly Snow-Mobile

I just spent a snowy week with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 and much to my surprise, it is amazingly capable in even very deep snow with a simple set of good snow tires – proving that this can be your only vehicle if you live in an area that gets heavy snowfall.

By Parks McCants Dec 20 2017 - 3:13pm

Honda Insight EV debate ensues as Gearheads lament the demise of gasoline

With the announcement of the 3rd generation Honda Insight comes the endless debate that tugs at the sensibility of most long-term automotive Gearheads. Gasoline Vs Electric is not going away anytime soon.

By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2017 - 1:55pm

More Proof of the Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Surface Online

The introduction of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has claimed the majority of the attention of the performance car world, but new information has surfaced online suggesting that the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette is still in the works – with a turbocharged engine.

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

By Denis Flierl Dec 20 2017 - 11:49am

Next-Generation 2020 Subaru WRX/STI; Radical Changes Are Coming

The next-generation 2020 Subaru WRX/STI is coming with radical changes outside and under the hood scoop.

By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2017 - 11:22am

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee Gets a New Face

FCA has released a few pictures of the refreshed Jeep Cherokee for the 2019 model year and while the promise of more premium features and more fuel-efficient engines will attract many buyers – the big news here is the new front end design of the midsized SUV.

By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2017 - 11:18am

2018 Ford Mustang GT Active Exhaust Modes on Display (Video)

We have talked a great deal about the Active Performance Valve Exhaust system in the 2018 Ford Mustang GT, but the crew at AmericanMuscle.com has put together a great video to show the differences between the mods and to explain how the system works.

By Denis Flierl Dec 20 2017 - 8:01am

Things Get Icy Cold At Subaru As Possible Fuel Mileage Cheating Surfaces

Subaru Corporation issued a statement they are looking into allegations of fuel mileage falsification.

By Marc Stern Dec 19 2017 - 11:26pm

VW has exceptional motorsports year with record number of titles

Volkswagen, celebrated an amazing motorsports year, winning -- no kidding -- a total of 15 national and international racing titles, a feat no other factory has accomplished. The breadth of the wins was amazing as it ranged from rallying to Rallycross to open cockpit and more.

By Mary Conway Dec 19 2017 - 10:48pm

Nissan hopes the Force is With the 2018 Rogue and 2018 Titan

Everywhere you look, you see advertisements for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Nissan is banking that the movie can rocket the company's sales into the stratosphere.

A follow up on our 2017 U.S. electric vehicle sales predictions.

By John Goreham Dec 19 2017 - 3:38pm

Follow Up: Our Electric Vehicle Sales Predictions For 2017 - How'd We Do?

Exactly a year ago, we put our U.S.-market electric vehicle sales predictions in writing and invited readers to offer theirs. Here's how we did.

By Patrick Rall Dec 19 2017 - 2:38pm

The 2019 Corvette ZR1 Shoots Flames at Full Throttle

As expected, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will shoot flames out of the exhaust tips, but unlike most fire-breathing performance cars – the new LT5 blows fire out the tips under full throttle.

By Patrick Rall Dec 19 2017 - 1:58pm

The Hellcat Challenger Automatic Transmission Quarter Mile Record Drops to 8.79

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat which previous set the record for the quickest self-shifting Hellcat car in the world reset that record this past weekend, running an 8.79 at 156.77 miles per hour – and he did it with the original transmission and rear differential.

By Parks McCants Dec 19 2017 - 12:02pm

3rd generation Honda Insight Concept reveals ultimate Civic Hybrid

Shades of Honda Civic? Well yes and no. The arrival of Honda’s 3rd generation Insight Hybrid brings a mid size -ish 5 passenger Hybrid to light that will sit between Honda Civic and Accord in the American Honda Motor lineup.

Electric vehicle media sites ignore Tesla SEC investigation story.

By John Goreham Dec 19 2017 - 11:46am

Electric Vehicle Media Sites Ignore SEC Investigation Story About Tesla and Model 3

A full day after the news broke that the SEC conducted a year-long investigation of Tesla over Model 3 sales, the electric vehicle advocacy media is silent.

2018 Subaru WRX, 2018 Honda Civic Type R

By Denis Flierl Dec 19 2017 - 8:41am

Honda Civic Type R 2.0L In-Line vs Subaru WRX 2.0L Boxer; Who Wins

Subaru WRX 2.0L mill fails to make Wards 10 Best Engines list again. The new Honda Civic Type R in-line 2.0L gets the nod. Here’s the breakdown.

By Parks McCants Dec 19 2017 - 12:02am

2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid tames the streets of Los Angeles

Much more than a pretty new grill and taillights, 2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid tames the streets of Los Angeles.

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