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 Aug 12 2017 - 12:44pm

What Tesla Model S Owners Think of a Model S Station Wagon

This is how Tesla Model S station wagon would look like. But will people buy a Tesla station wagon?

By Marc Stern Aug 12 2017 - 11:56am

VW-Andretti Drivers Enter Atlantic City Atop Red Bull Rallycross Standings

Tanner Foust enters this weekend's edition of the Red Bull Global Rallycross stop at Bader Field in Atlantic City with a target on his back. Foust's teammate on the VW-Andretti Rallycross team Scott Speed is only 26 points behind Foust for the lead in championship points.

By Denis Flierl Aug 12 2017 - 8:55am

How Tiny Subaru Becomes The Big Enchilada Among Automakers

Subaru has an incredible success streak going. How do they keep beating all other automakers?

By Armen Hareyan Aug 11 2017 - 4:45pm

Nissan Will Confirm 2018 Leaf Range "In The Coming Weeks"

Many electric car enthusiasts are anxiously waiting for Nissan's word on the range of the 2018 Nissan Leaf, but no confirmation has come from Nissan. Firm confirmation will be available in the "coming weeks."

By Denis Flierl Aug 11 2017 - 9:50am

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Gets Its Pumpkin On Again

The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek gets its pumpkin on again. Would you buy an orange car?

By Patrick Rall Aug 11 2017 - 8:51am

2018 Ram 3500 Packs 930lb-ft of Torque, New 5th Wheel Hitch Pulls 30k

FCA announced this morning that the 2018 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel will deliver 930lb-ft of torque while the redesigned 5th wheel hitch is rated for 30,000lbs – making it the most capable 1-ton truck in America and the most powerful 1-ton in terms of torque output.

By Marc Stern Aug 11 2017 - 12:34am

Classic Car Dealer Finds He Has Many Friends As Major Fire Destroys 150 Vehicles

An Illinois classic car dealer, whose vehicles have also have appeared in videos for the last two decades, suffered millions in damages Tuesday night as a fire destroyed 150 classic and antique cars. Russ Noel, who turned to classic cars two decades ago, also found that though he lost the vehicles he also found that many people cared as much about them as he did.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 10 2017 - 10:10pm

Which States Are Running for the Toyota-Mazda 1.6 Billion Plant with 4,000 Jobs

As you may have already heard Toyota and Mazda will build a 1.6 billion dollar assembly plant in the United States, which will create 4,000 jobs. Here is a short list of states that run to host the plant.

By Parks McCants Aug 10 2017 - 6:22pm

2018 Honda Fit Sport styling hints at good things to come

For 2018 Honda presents a better connected, comfortable, and quieter Honda Fit. This subtle yet significant refresh hints at good things to come for Honda’s not-so entry level subcompact hatchback.

2017 Toyota Prius in U.K. rated at 97 MPG. How?

By John Goreham Aug 10 2017 - 2:26pm

How Does the UK Version of the 2017 Toyota Prius Hybrid Earn a 97.4 MPG Rating?

The UK Toyota Prius Hybrid has an amazing MPG rating. Here's why.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 10 2017 - 9:52am

GM Should Bring Baojun E100 Cheapest EV To USA and Sell For $5,000

Baojun E100 is the cheapest electric car in the world so far and GM is selling it in China for 5,300 dollars. Why can't GM somehow organize its production in the United States and sell it for $5,300 in the US?

2018 Subaru Levorg STI Sport, Levorg hatch

By Denis Flierl Aug 10 2017 - 5:06am

New Subaru Levorg STI Fails Off The Line Before It Gets Started

The new 2018 Subaru Levorg STI Sport launching in Australia fails at the line. There’s something missing on the new STI-enhanced hot hatch.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 9 2017 - 11:22pm

2018 Nissan Leaf's 150 Miles Per Charge Isn't Exciting, But Has Good News

Some Nissan Leaf owners say they are somewhat disappointed learning the 2018 Nissan Leaf will have only 150 miles per charge, but others say you get the same Nissan Leaf with doubled range for the same price, and that's a big improvement considering the price.

By Erik Stephens Aug 9 2017 - 10:26pm

Tesla Supercharger vs. 3rd Party Charging networks

Tesla's head start has allowed it to build a fairly comprehensive charging network that today gives them an advantage in the EV industry. But where does that leave 3rd party charging networks for vehicles like the Bolt EV? And what is going to happen in the future?

By Marc Stern Aug 9 2017 - 9:36pm

Flipping Its Script, Volkswagen Plans Bonuses To Get Older Diesels Off Road

Volkswagen is doubling down on an incentive plan to get older diesel models off the road in Europe. Though the automaker has been reluctantly yielding ground to the idea of incentives, last week's German diesel car summit brought agreement from the three major diesel manufacturers in Germany to offer incentives to remove diesel vehicles that meet only Euro 1 to 4 air standards off the road.

By John Goreham Aug 9 2017 - 3:44pm

Only One Convertible Is More Popular Than the Mazda Miata - Guess Which One

Cars.com says that its site data puts the Mazda Miata in second place.

By Patrick Rall Aug 9 2017 - 1:07pm

Dodge Viper ACR, Hellcat Challenger Lead 26 FCA Vehicles in Forza Motorsport 7

Forza Motorsport 7 will introduce the next generation of racing simulators this October and today, we bring you a look at the Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Eagle, AMC, Ram and SRT models of the new game – with the stars of the current FCA FM7 lineup being the new Viper ACR and the Hellcat Challenger.

Contrary to reports, Mazda is not restoring Miatas.

By John Goreham Aug 9 2017 - 10:52am

No Mazda Is NOT Going to Restore Your NA Miata For You

Contrary to recent reports, Mazda has no plans to restore any Miatas for U.S. customers.

By Parks McCants Aug 9 2017 - 10:45am

3-row Earth Dreams Diesel CR-V slated for the Philippines,why not in the U.S

As reported by Torque News in past years, the highest fuel efficient Honda cars and light trucks on planet Earth run on diesel engine power. A 1.6 Liter, 9 speed turbocharged Honda CR-V makes its debut in the Philippines, why not in the U.S.?

By Patrick Rall Aug 9 2017 - 10:34am

Meet the World's Quickest 6g Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 modified by Vengeance Racing packs more than a thousand rear wheel horsepower, allowing it to run the quarter mile in the 9.50 range – making it the quickest 6th generation ZL1 in the world and odds are good that it will keep getting quicker.

By Denis Flierl Aug 9 2017 - 7:12am

Watch 2018 Subaru WRX Vs. Banana Peels; Who Wins? [Video]

What is Subaru up to now with WRX? They launch the 2018 Subaru WRX through banana peels. Check out the video.

By Patrick Rall Aug 8 2017 - 2:50pm

Pricing Out the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback

The 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback gets more torque and a lower starting price than the 2017 EcoBoost Mustang, but today we take a look at how much it will cost to drive away in a new turbocharged pony car with the features that provide the most performance bang for your buck.

By Patrick Rall Aug 8 2017 - 10:14am

Hellcat-Powered Jeep Trackhawk Priced at $86,995, Orders Begin Thursday

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the most powerful SUV in the world and with a price starting at $86,995 with destination, the Hellcat-powered Jeep is far less expensive than the closest competitors – and it goes on sales this Thursday, August 10th.

By John Goreham Aug 8 2017 - 9:51am

2017 Toyota RAV4 Sales Surge Pushes It Past Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue For July

The Toyota RAV4 has passed all rivals in sales for the month of July.

By Denis Flierl Aug 8 2017 - 9:35am

New Subaru Crosstrek Doesn’t Get a Remodel It Gets A Radical Transformation

The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek didn’t just get a remodel, it received a radical transformation. How does it benefit consumers?

By Marc Stern Aug 7 2017 - 11:26pm

Here’s Another Model The U.S. May Not See, The VW T-Roc

Though Volkswagen is planning a strong push for the T-Roc crossover in most of the world, it looks as if it is another nice model that may just not make it across the pond to the U.S.

By John Goreham Aug 7 2017 - 9:28pm

WeatherTech vs. Husky Liners – Which To Pick For Floormats and Cargo Liners

WeatherTech and Husky Liners are two popular aftermarket floor mat and cargo liner suppliers. We compare and contrast.

By Scott Easton Aug 7 2017 - 8:47pm

The Last Time I Worked With My Friend on My Coyote Mustang Before He Left The World

Years ago one day I was in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada for Cruise weekend in my 1987 Mustang GT. Before my friends and I went out, I went to the local Ford dealer as I always do to drool over the new model Mustangs. And to my surprise I found an Oxford White 2014 5.0.

By John Goreham Aug 7 2017 - 4:26pm

Toyota's Path To Doubling Its Tacoma Capacity Again Leads To Mexico

For the second time, Toyota looks to add more Tacoma pickup truck capacity in Mexico.

By Patrick Rall Aug 7 2017 - 3:54pm

GM is Still Working on a Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette - or Something with a Mid-Engine Design

There have been multiple reports in the past few days of what appears to be a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette test car in heavy camouflage and while we still haven’t heard a single word from GM on this long-rumored supercar – the constant presence over the course of the past year all but proves that there is a midship Chevy on the way.

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