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 Patrick Rall Oct 20 2017 - 1:02pm

2019 Corvette Production Will Start Surprisingly Early in 2018

According to the Bowling Green Daily News, the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette will only be built for a few months before the plant in Kentucky begins building the 2019 Corvette during the final week of January 2018 – leading to an extremely short 2018 model year.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Legacy, IIHS safety passenger crash test

By Denis Flierl Oct 20 2017 - 12:58pm

2018 Subaru Outback and Legacy Ace New IIHS Passenger Crash Test

The 2018 Subaru Outback and Legacy models earn the highest safety rating in a new passenger crash test. How do they protect the front passenger?

2018 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Toyota 86, Consumer Reports "10 Most Reliable Cars" 2017

By Denis Flierl Oct 20 2017 - 7:32am

“10 Most Reliable Cars” By Consumer Reports; Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 Ranked #2

Consumer Reports announces the "10 Most Reliable Cars" list for 2017. Results from its annual survey of automobile owners rank the Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 twins #2. Number one will surprise you.

By Mary Conway Oct 19 2017 - 11:16pm

How Ford Dealers Plan To Fix 1.3 Million F-150 Trucks Involved in a Dangerous Door Latch Recall

Ford is recalling more than 1.3 million of its most popular trucks because faulty door latches could allow the doors to open while driving. The recall affects 2015-2017 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty trucks.

By Marc Stern Oct 19 2017 - 6:00pm

Is VW Serious About Electric Cars? Its Pikes Peak Hill Climb Racer Says Yes

Volkswagen is developing an all-electric entry for next year's Pikes Peak Hill Climb. The all-wheel-drive model will showcase VW technology as the automaker attempts to set a mark. It is the first time in three decades the automaker will participate in run.

By Parks McCants Oct 19 2017 - 5:31pm

Insurance Institute demonstrates Honda Accord crash worthiness in video

It’s not everyday that we find the opportunity to view the planned destruction of a late model Honda Accord Sedan. Today. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) released a Honda Accord partial front overlap crash test to YouTube, the results may surprise you.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Oct 19 2017 - 11:37am

No Surprise, Subaru WRX STI Wins Canadian Rally; Crosstrek Finishes #2?

It’s no surprise the Subaru WRX STI wins the Pacific Forest Rally, but Subaru’s Crosstrek is starting to get it’s own rally reputation.

By Armen Hareyan Oct 19 2017 - 10:24am

Why Some Jeep Wrangler Owners Are Very Positive About an EV Wrangler

Several days ago I covered the story of one electric Jeep Wrangler, which was custom built by a private company and had some good crawling action. When I shared it with other Wrangler owners I was surprised to see how positive they are about a possible EV Jeep Wrangler, something you do not see a lot with other performance car owners.

New IIHS test finds two models that underperform.

By John Goreham Oct 19 2017 - 10:21am

New Crash Test Catches Two Midsize Cars That Don't Make The Grade

The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) has a new test that just caught a pair midsized cars asleep at the wheel.

By Denis Flierl Oct 19 2017 - 10:19am

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Subaru, But Need To Before You Buy One

Are you thinking about buying a Subaru? Here’s 7 things you didn’t know, but need to before you buy one.

By Marc Stern Oct 19 2017 - 12:25am

Porsche Rennsport Reunion logo uses iconic Laguna Seca ‘Corkscrew’

As planning starts to ramp up, the sponsor of the Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI will use Laguna Seca's famed "Corkscrew" as a major part of its logo.

By Roger Maxwell Oct 18 2017 - 9:41pm

Civic Type R buyer receives unexpected surprise

A Honda Civic Type R buyer says he was pleasantly surprised after coming home and finding a package by his door step containing something cool that he’d never seen before. So, what was in the box?

By Armen Hareyan Oct 18 2017 - 7:09pm

The Pros And Cons of Body Armor on a Jeep Wrangler

There is an interesting chatter on Jeep Wrangler TJ / LJ Owner's Group on Facebook where Jeep Wrangler owners discuss the pros and cons on body armor on a Wrangler.

By Parks McCants Oct 18 2017 - 5:04pm

Popular Science likes 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan for what’s new

Bellwether publication Popular Science Magazine just acknowledged 2018 Honda Odyssey for a feature unique to the brand. What is it, and why doesn’t Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna have it?

By Parks McCants Oct 18 2017 - 4:19pm

Added Standard Feature Value to drive 2018 Honda Accord Sales

Added standard feature value to drive 2018 Honda Accord sales. What will new and returning Honda Accord buyers get for their dollar?

By Patrick Rall Oct 18 2017 - 2:10pm

Nashville Area Ford Dealership Offers a 750hp F150

Wyatt Johnson Ford in Nashville has introduced a new high performance package for the F150 called the Outlaw WJ750, packing 750 horsepower with help from Shelby American and carrying a price tag of $74,995.

By Armen Hareyan Oct 18 2017 - 12:25pm

Model S Owners Report Charging Cable Theft, But Don't Know How It Happens

Today I read this puzzling report from a Tesla Model S owner who wrote that the Type 2 charging cable was stolen and asks how it can be possible.

2018 Subaru Impreza, Adaptive Cruise Control, EyeSight safety

By Denis Flierl Oct 18 2017 - 8:58am

How a $29K Subaru Impreza Rivals $85K BMW 7 Series

The new Subaru Impreza compact scores Ward’s “10 Best User Experience”, and they say it rivals the BMW 7 Series.

By Marc Stern Oct 17 2017 - 11:51pm

Early money still says it is a toss-up for the “Best Car to Buy”

With the start of the 2018 model year, many outlets, websites and more are picking their finals list for the top 2018 model.

Largest Tesla Supercharger in East Coast in Manchester CT

By Armen Hareyan Oct 17 2017 - 6:27pm

This Is One of The Largest Superchargers On The East Coast Opening Soon

Her is the image of one of the the largest Tesla supercharger on the East Coast of the United States surprisingly opening in Connecticut.

By Armen Hareyan Oct 17 2017 - 4:29pm

Tesla Model 3 Available for Rent in Florida and The Price is High

You can now rent a Tesla Model 3 in Florida, listed by Turo car rental, but the price is pretty high for its category.

By Patrick Rall Oct 17 2017 - 1:18pm

Hight's Camaro Wins in Texas, Capps' Charger Holds Championship Lead

Robert Hight and his Chevrolet Camaro beat Ron Capps and his Dodge Charger in the funny car finals of the AAA Texas Fall Nationals, giving Hight his 4th win on the season, but Capps and his Mopar race car are still in the top spot in the championship chase with just two races left.

By Denis Flierl Oct 17 2017 - 11:41am

How Nissan Rogue Gets One Step Closer To Fully-Autonomous Driving

The 2018 Nissan Rogue is the first model to get ProPILOT Assist. It’s gets you one step closer to fully autonomous driving.

Epling Garage Hellcat Challenger wheels up

By Patrick Rall Oct 17 2017 - 11:08am

Epling Garage Dodge Challenger: The 1st Hellcat in the 8s

This past weekend, the Epling Garage Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat reset the record for the quickest quarter mile time for a Hellcat-powered car while also becoming the first Hellcat car to run in the 8-second range – and they did it with a manual transmission.

By Parks McCants Oct 17 2017 - 10:37am

Honda CR-V goodness carried over for 2018 with one change

Honda CR-V carries over for 2018, with all the automotive goodness that made it the top selling SUV of any size when averaged over the past 20 years in the United States. Why is Honda’s 2-row so successful?

By Denis Flierl Oct 17 2017 - 9:54am

How Subaru Develops Its First EV; They Won't Go It Alone

A new Subaru plug-in hybrid and all-electric models are coming. Subaru is fiercely independent, but they will need Toyota, Mazda and Denso to get there.

By Patrick Rall Oct 16 2017 - 1:35pm

2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Adds Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tires

Ford Motor Company has announced that the 2018 Mustang GT with the GT Performance Package will be outfitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, which should offer considerable advantages in grip on launch and while cornering compared to the tires on the 2017 Ford Mustang GT.

By Parks McCants Oct 16 2017 - 1:33pm

Flying Honda Civics finish 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross Midpack

Flying Swedes and one very cool California kid push extreme sport 600 horsepower Honda Civic supercars to their limit amongst a pack of fire breathing Volkswagens and Subarus. This is Global Rallycross.

By Patrick Rall Oct 16 2017 - 1:01pm

No Hellcat Dodge Challenger, Charger or Chrysler 300 for Australia

It was recently announced that the Brampton Assembly Plant was ending production of right hand drive vehicles, effectively ending any chance of the Australian market getting the Hellcat Hemi in the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Challenger or the Dodge Charger as the company prepares to phase out those brand Down Under.

By Patrick Rall Oct 16 2017 - 12:32pm

The Next COPO Camaro Debuts on October 30th

The details are short, but on October 30th at 9:30pm EST, the 2018 Chevrolet COPO Camaro will make its grand debut on the Chevrolet Performance Facebook page – introducing us to the next step in the evolution of the drag strip-ready Chevy muscle car.

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