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.

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By Parks McCants Jun 26 2017 - 12:41pm

Peter Cunningham, Acura TLX GT Wins PPC, 2017 Pikes Peak IHC

RealTime Racing’s founder and Pirelli World Challenge race series champion Peter Cunningham, drove his re purposed Acura TLX GT track car for the first time on the “Race to The Clouds,” running the second fastest time to the summit.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, 2018 BRZ tS

By Denis Flierl Jun 26 2017 - 6:03am

Canada Gets New Subaru WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS; How Many Will be Shipped up North

Canada will also get the 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS limited edition models. How many will be shipped up north?

By Marc Stern Jun 25 2017 - 11:40pm

Takata Files For Bankruptcy; U.S. Subsidiary of Chinese Supplier To Buy Firm

The Takata airbag recall took a huge step toward resolution Sunday night when the airbag-maker announced it was filing for bankruptcy and that its principal assets would be sold the Key Safety.

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

By Denis Flierl Jun 25 2017 - 3:45pm

New Nissan Frontier is the #1 Mid-Size Pickup in J.D. Power IQS; What 2 Popular Pickups Does it Beat?

The new Nissan Frontier pickup is rated #1 by J.D. Power’s IQS study. What 2 popular pickups does it beat?

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Ascent 3-Row

By Denis Flierl Jun 25 2017 - 7:24am

Subaru Opens New Test Track in Japan; Here’s How it Will Benefit Consumers

Subaru Corporation is opening a new test track in Japan. What does it mean for consumers?

By Marc Stern Jun 24 2017 - 1:27pm

Key Ex-VW Official Told To Stay Home Or Face Arrest

A key former Volkswagen manager, indicted by the U.S., has been told to stay close to home in Germany or he may face arrest and extradition to the U.S.

By Tim Healey Jun 23 2017 - 4:52pm

Hyundai Will Charge You For No Charge

Everybody likes free stuff. Related to that, everyone likes being reimbursed for money already spent. Hyundai knows this.

By Tim Healey Jun 23 2017 - 3:52pm

Will Mazda Diesel Strategy Pay Off?

Mazda sells plenty of diesel-powered vehicles – they just happen to be sold overseas.

By Patrick Rall Jun 23 2017 - 12:55pm

Cuda Trademark Filing: New Muscle Car or No Big Deal?

FCA has filed for a trademark of the Cuda name, leading many people to believe that this is a guaranteed sign of a new muscle car coming in the future, but does this filing point towards a new model or is FCA just looking to protect one of its classic monikers?

By Denis Flierl Jun 23 2017 - 12:25pm

New Subaru Legacy Remains the Only Sedan in America with Standard AWD; What’s New for 2018

The newly-refreshed 2018 Subaru Legacy remains the only sedan in America with standard all-wheel-drive. What upgrades are coming?

By Parks McCants Jun 23 2017 - 11:00am

2017 Pikes Peak I.H.C.: Where’s Honda? [Video]

It’s interesting: In looking to this year’s “run to the clouds” the historically Honda intensive, in your face, co-sponsor presence has been toned down just a tad -- this year, the batton goes to Acura.

By Marc Stern Jun 23 2017 - 10:51am

Dieselgate News Continues As U.S. Issues International Arrest Warrants

Just when you thought you'd seen the last Dieselgate news story along comes another one. This time, though, it is just the culmination of a story that began in January where six execs and former managers were charged with conspiracy and violating environmental laws. Now, the U.S. has issued five international arrest warrants as it seeks five of the six charged. The sixth was arrested in the U.S. as he awaited a flight out, following a Florida vacation.

Toyota has more patents than any other automaker in America for third straight year.

By John Goreham Jun 23 2017 - 9:59am

Toyota Leads With Most American Patents - Guess Which Automaker Is Not On the List

In 2016, the automaker with the most American Patents was Toyota.

By Denis Flierl Jun 23 2017 - 8:31am

New Subaru Outback Gets a Refresh Outside and Upgrades Inside; How Much Will it Cost Consumers?

The 2018 Subaru Outback gets a mild refresh outside and upgrades inside. How much will the improvements cost?

By Marc Stern Jun 22 2017 - 11:40pm

2 VW Brands Are Among Top Finishers in JD Powers Initial Quality Study

Volkswagen was one of two automakers to have brands rated in the top 14 of the annual J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. Using a large base of 80,000 vehicles, the study rates new-car quality in eight important areas.

By Tim Healey Jun 22 2017 - 5:34pm

Will the Hyundai Veloster N Have a Manual Trans?

More spy shots of the Veloster N have hit the Web, and one news report suggests it might not offer a manual transmission.

By Patrick Rall Jun 22 2017 - 5:17pm

Street Legal Dodge Challenger R/T Runs 8.60s in the 1/4-mile

We talk a great deal about the world’s quickest Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcats, but the quickest modern Challengers on the street are not Hellcat cars and Todd Barber’s twin turbo Challenger R/T is a great example – running through the quarter mile in the mid 8-second range.

By Tim Healey Jun 22 2017 - 3:10pm

New Miata Races vs Old Miata and Mazda Miata Wins

When an old Mazda Miata races a new one, there’s only one sure bet – a Miata will win.

By Patrick Rall Jun 22 2017 - 10:29am

2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE sets a Stunning Nürburgring Record Lap Time

Yesterday we talked about the teaser video showing the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE and today, we have the full video and the stunning record time of just 7:16.04 – making it the fastest muscle car to lap “The Ring” and the second fastest American car to turn in an official Nürburgring record time.

By Denis Flierl Jun 22 2017 - 8:13am

Top Engine Award Proves Why Revolutionary BMW i8 Technology is Here to Stay

When it comes to proving why BMW is the best engine builder in the world, the Engine of the Year awards 2017 tells the story. Why is BMW i8 the best again?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Outback, J.D. Power IQS

By Denis Flierl Jun 22 2017 - 7:35am

Why Subaru’s Loyal Customers Couldn’t Care Less about Low J.D. Power Initial Quality Ranking

Subaru’s low J.D. Power Initial Quality ranking won’t affect buyer loyalty. Why do Subaru's loyal customers dismiss the study?

By Tim Healey Jun 21 2017 - 5:49pm

Mazda Hacking Code Now Available to Anyone

According to a popular car-enthusiast Web site, it’s no secret that you can hack the infotainment system of 2014 and newer Mazdas.

By Tim Healey Jun 21 2017 - 4:14pm

What Does Weekly Driver Think of the MX-5 Mazda Miata?

It’s clear that summer is on the way, based on the amount of MX-5 Mazda Miata reviews that are hitting the Web.

Lexus drops below average on important quality metric.

By John Goreham Jun 21 2017 - 4:07pm

Lexus Drops Below Industry Average in JD Power Initial Quality Study

In a stunning upset, Lexus drops below the industry average on an important quality report.

By Will Maley Jun 21 2017 - 4:02pm

Polestar Becomes Electrified! Becomes A Standalone Brand

It was only a week ago that we heard a rumor of Polestar being spun off to its own brand to work on high-performance electric vehicles. This morning, we found that rumor was right on the money.

By Patrick Rall Jun 21 2017 - 2:09pm

Chevrolet Teases Camaro ZL1 1LE Nurburgring Record Run (Video)

We know that the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE has been to the Nurburgring at least twice and it seems that a new record time could be on the way, as Chevy has offered up a short teaser video previewing the Ring run by the supercharged 1LE.

By Patrick Rall Jun 21 2017 - 12:16pm

2018 Ford Mustang GT V8 could rev to 7500rpm

Ford Motor Company hasn’t offered up the full details on the 2018 Mustang GT or the revised 5.0L V8 under the hood, but in addition to the promise of more power – it looks as though the 2018 Mustang GT will rev considerably higher than the current models.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, NBR Special,

By Denis Flierl Jun 21 2017 - 8:04am

Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Will Power up Goodwood’s Famous Hill; Nurburgring Record is Next

The Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special will make its public debut at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed. When will it attempt the record run at Nurburgring?

By Denis Flierl Jun 21 2017 - 7:51am

Why New Subaru Crosstrek is the Safest Crossover for Consumers in America

The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is the safest crossover for consumers in America. Here’s how it just got safer.

By Parks McCants Jun 21 2017 - 1:59am

2018 Honda Accord Teaser Hints to Clarity Design Characteristics

With Honda embracing a well connected, safe and fuel efficient future, 2018 Honda Accord takes a design cue or two from the 10th generation Civic and Honda Clarity.

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