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 WRX STI, stopping power, new WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Aug 23 2017 - 10:38am

The New Subaru WRX STI Is Quick From 0-60 MPH; How Fast Will It Brake?

There’s much more to the 2018 Subaru WRX STI than fast 0-60 times. How much did Subaru improve its stopping power?

By Denis Flierl Aug 23 2017 - 8:41am

Nissan Knows New Midnight Edition Frontier Will Score Big With Millennials

The new 2018 Nissan Frontier Midnight Edition models are coming and millennials will be the biggest buyers. How does Nissan know?

By Marc Stern Aug 22 2017 - 10:40pm

Lambo Highlights Monterey Car Week With First Look At Unique Trio

Lamborghini used the Monterey Car Week to unveil and display a unique trio of high-performance autos. The display was the first time that the trio, Aventador S, record-setting Huracan Performente and the Huracan Spyder, were shown together anywhere in the world.

By Marc Stern Aug 22 2017 - 7:19pm

Led By Jetta, VW Sweeps Top 3 Spots In 2017 Ideal Vehicle Awards

Volkswagen's Jetta led the way as the automaker swept the top three spots in AutoPacific's 2017 Ideal Vehicle Awards. The research firm surveyed more than 54,000 2016 and 2017 new vehicle owners to determine the winners in several categories.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 22 2017 - 6:40pm

Why Tesla Model S Owners May Resent The Coming Influx of Model 3s

Here are 3 possible factors that can lead to some resentment by Tesla Model S owners with the influx of Model 3.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 22 2017 - 6:08pm

The Eclipse Over the Tesla Fremont Factory

Tesla enthusiast takes a picture of the solar eclipse over Tesla's Fremont factory.

By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2017 - 4:03pm

Building a 2018 Ford F150 Sport Truck on a Budget

The 2018 Ford F150 configurator is live on Ford.com and while the Motor Company still doesn’t offer a proper replacement for the old SVT Lightning, you can build a pretty stout sport truck while keeping the purchase price relatively low.

By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2017 - 2:43pm

How the C7 Corvette Z06 and ZR1 Might Differ

The future Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been a hot topic in the American high performance world for years now, but we have received several questions about how it might differ from the current Corvette Z06 – so today, we bring you a look at how the C7 ZR1 could differentiate itself from the C7 Z06.

By Denis Flierl Aug 22 2017 - 12:40pm

Nissan Releases New 2018 Leaf Teaser and Where You Can Experience It

Nissan announced, the next-generation LEAF will be revealed September 5 in the US. It will also be unveiled in Detroit. Here is the new teaser of the 2018 Leaf.

By John Goreham Aug 22 2017 - 12:32pm

Video: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 Off-Road

Despite Chevy's "Segment of One" marketing, there is a long-standing champ in off-road pickups from Toyota.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Outback, U.S. News & World Report, Best Car For Teens

By Denis Flierl Aug 22 2017 - 11:27am

Subaru’s Flagship Outback Is Most-Unlikely US News’ “Best New Car For Teens”

U.S. News & World Report names the new Subaru Outback one of the “Best New Car For Teens.” Did you read that right?

By Armen Hareyan Aug 22 2017 - 9:51am

Tesla Model S Owner Seeks Help as Road Rager Shoots Bullet Holes Into His Tesla

Some people have gone unbelievably mad as road rage shoots at Tesla Model S as it passes him in Portland, OR.

By Denis Flierl Aug 22 2017 - 9:49am

New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover Won’t Be A Global Game-Changer

The new Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover is coming soon, but it won’t be a global game-changer. Can you hear Americans cheering?

By Parks McCants Aug 22 2017 - 12:19am

Why we see mostly non-turbocharged 2017 Honda Civic LX, and EX sedans on the road

While this observation may be a regional reality, back in 2016 when we first experienced the reinvented Honda Civic on the road in San Diego, California, Hondapro Jason and I agreed, that the back to basic naturally aspirated offering was historically “Civic” correct.

By Marc Stern Aug 21 2017 - 9:24pm

Details Emerge about VW I.D. Buzz: Batteries in Floor for Flexibility

Torque News has learned more details about the upcoming Volkswagen I.D. Buzz electric vehicle. Planned for 2022, the Buzz owes much of its design to the iconic Volkswagen Microbus that generations of hippies, surfer dudes and others loved back in the 1960. The update, though, has size advantages when compared to two popular vehicles, the Honda Odyssey and Ford Explorer.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 21 2017 - 8:23pm

Tesla Either Improve Navigation or Let People Use Waze or Google

Hopefully Tesla prioritizes navigation updates before an auto-closing sunroof. This is not only my wish, but the subject of a big discussion on Reddit by Tesla Model S and Model X owners.

By Patrick Rall Aug 21 2017 - 5:20pm

Why a Loaded 2018 Ford Mustang GT Costs Nearly $60k

If you build a 2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium to its most expensive configuration on Ford.com, you will find that in its most expensive configuration, the refreshed pony car costs nearly $60,000 – but that is because this new Mustang offers some new, expensive features which justify the higher prices.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 21 2017 - 5:12pm

Reservation Holder Says Tesla Just Called Him About Model 3

Tesla Model 3 is possibly coming to New York's Manhattan flagship store, which Tesla possibly may open in November of 2017.

By John Goreham Aug 21 2017 - 3:57pm

New Jersey Man Successfully Jumps Toyota RAV4 Over Open Drawbridge

Dad jumps Toyota RAV4 over an opening drawbridge, lives to tell about it.

By Denis Flierl Aug 21 2017 - 1:18pm

Nissan Rolls Out New 2018 Frontier Midnight Edition For Solar Eclipse

Just in time for the solar eclipse today, Nissan rolls out new 2018 Frontier and Titan Midnight Editions.

2017 Nissan Titan XD, 2017 Titan V8, Single Cab, Great American Trucking Show, Dallas TX

By Denis Flierl Aug 21 2017 - 12:52pm

Nissan To Showcase Titan Pickups At Great American Trucking Show in Dallas

The new 2017 Nissan Titan pickups will be on display at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, autism, learn how to drive a manual transmission

By Denis Flierl Aug 21 2017 - 10:25am

Watch Dad Teach His Blind Autistic Son How To Shift His Subaru WRX STI

Can you think of a better way to spend quality time with your son? Watch a father of a blind autistic boy get some quality father and son time by teaching him how to shift his Subaru WRX STI.

By Patrick Rall Aug 21 2017 - 10:12am

Dodge Viper Headed Back to the Nurburgring This Week

The team of Dodge Viper lovers who previously traveled to Germany to attempt to set the Nurburgring record for the quickest production road car is heading back across the pond sometime this week for another attempt – this time with an extra driver and an idea of how to tune even more speed into the Mopar supercar.

Tesla's U.S. EV market share in decline.

By John Goreham Aug 21 2017 - 10:11am

Tesla's US Market Share of EVs Drops Significantly In 2017 Despite Model 3

Despite the new Model 3 arriving in Late June, Tesla's US market share of electric vehicles has been dropping.

720S McLaren, Michael Fux, bespoke fuchsia

By Denis Flierl Aug 21 2017 - 9:58am

Bespoke "Fux Fuchsia" 720S McLaren Isn’t Wrong Just Different

Self-described car freak Michael Fux ordered a fuchsia 720S McLaren. Would you buy this color?

By Parks McCants Aug 20 2017 - 11:24pm

Acura ARX-05 Daytona Prototype Reveal Video

In the rarefied world of 24 hour endurance car racing, nothing captivates the imagination quite like an ORECA 07 based prototype race car. Last week. Acura Motorsports and Team Penske unveiled the Team Penske ARX-05; stunning!

By Marc Stern Aug 20 2017 - 12:00am

Microbus-like I.D. BUZZ Will Appear At VW Dealers In 2022

Volkswagen has made it official. The I.D. BUZZ, which owes much of its look and feel to the iconic VW Microbus of the 1960s, will go into production and arrive in showrooms as a 2022 model.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 19 2017 - 9:21pm

How Tesla Model 3 could crack the top three best selling cars in the US

Tesla Model 3 is becoming so popular that it can possibly make the Model 3 as one of the top 3 best selling cars in the United States. But there is a challenge to that too.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 19 2017 - 10:55am

Tesla's billion dollar CEO just took Model 3 and Model S advice from a customer

Last night a Twitter user made a suggestion that would improve Tesla Model 3, Model S and Model X vehicles through a software adjustment and CEO Elon Musk took it.

2018 Subaru Outback, Meals on Wheels, aging parents

By Denis Flierl Aug 19 2017 - 9:46am

How New Subaru Outback Could Meet A Valuable Need For Your Aging Parents

Do you have aging parents? The new Subaru Outback could be used as a tool to meet a valuable need.

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