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 Tim Healey Jun 15 2017 - 5:21pm

How Does the 2018 Hyundai Kona Drive?

Earlier this week, Hyundai finally took the wraps off of its new Kona B-segment crossover, after months of teasers.

By Patrick Rall Jun 15 2017 - 2:45pm

3 Engine Options for the 2018 Ford F150 Detailed with Power Output

We have known since the 2018 Ford F150 was introduced that it would feature an engine lineup with more power than the 2017 models and today, we learned just how much more power the newest F150 will offer when it reaches dealerships later this year.

By Tim Healey Jun 15 2017 - 12:25pm

Hyundai Veloster N Spied Again

We know that the Hyundai Veloster N is coming, but we just don’t know when it's coming and now it's spied again.

By Patrick Rall Jun 15 2017 - 12:15pm

Hennessey has sold 12 1000hp Exorcist Camaros, Details on How to Buy (Video)

Since the folks at Hennessey Performance introduced their 1000hp Exorcist package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, it has proven to be very popular, with the company selling a dozen examples of the supercharged muscle car already while also issuing a simple video explaining how interested buyers can get one of their own.

By Patrick Rall Jun 15 2017 - 11:10am

2017 Acura NSX 1st Drive: Experiencing the Splendors of a Hybrid Supercar

I recently had a chance to spend a few hours driving the 2017 Acura NSX on the open road and on the drag strip, which clearly illustrated the advantages of the hybrid supercar drivetrain in fantastic fashion.

Which is quicker? 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata turbo or 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth?

By John Goreham Jun 15 2017 - 10:11am

Performance Matchup: NB MazdaSpeed Miata vs. 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth

The Gen-2 MazdaSpeed Miata had a turbocharged engine, six-speed, and excellent handling. How would it compare to today's 2017 Fiat 125 Spider?

2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Jun 15 2017 - 8:06am

How Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD Dominates Global Sales Outselling Audi’s Quattro

Tiny Subaru is the number one selling all-wheel-drive automaker in the world beating Audi who is number two. How do they beat larger automakers like Audi?

By Marc Stern Jun 15 2017 - 4:02am

Audi Launches A5/S5 Sportback for Owners ‘Who Don’t Want An SUV’

Audi has launched a new pair of "Sportbacks." Roomier than a sedan, they are available to those people who are just not ready to commit to an SUV or crossover.

By Will Maley Jun 14 2017 - 4:10pm

2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Breaks Cover, Arrives In North America This Winter

After hinting and teasing for months, Jaguar unveiled the 2018 XF Sportbrake. The best part? It will be arriving in North America this winter.

By Patrick Rall Jun 14 2017 - 4:09pm

Taking a Guess at the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT Pricing

Since the news of the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT was announced a few months back, we have been peppered with questions focusing on the pricing of the high performance SUV and while we don’t have any concrete numbers thus far – we can take some guesses about the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT pricing based on the pricing of the closely related Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and the other Dodge models.

By Tim Healey Jun 14 2017 - 1:02pm

Hyundai Finally Unveils Kona and Here Are The Key Features

The new Hyundai Kona is finally here. Hyundai took the wraps off the upcoming Kona subcompact crossover SUV after teasing it for months. It’s slated to go on sale in South Korea first, followed by North America and Europe.

By Patrick Rall Jun 14 2017 - 1:00pm

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Owners File Class-Action Lawsuit over Cooling Issues

The Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman has filed a class-action lawsuit against General Motors on the behalf of 2015-2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 owners over the well-known cooling issues which can force the supercharged supercar into Limp Mode – hindering the track abilities while possibly creating a safety hazard on the road or the track.

Volvo models fail to make IIHS list of safest vehicles.

By John Goreham Jun 14 2017 - 12:19pm

Volvo Models Dropping From IIHS Lists of Safest Vehicles

Volvo vehicles do not rank high in real-world crash safety data according to this report by IIHS.

IIHS tests crossover and SUV headlights. Three Toyotas pass and one fails.

By John Goreham Jun 14 2017 - 11:36am

Three Safety Passes and One Fail For Toyota SUVs and Crossovers

IIHS tests crossover and SUV headlights. Three Toyotas pass and one fails.

By Parks McCants Jun 14 2017 - 11:02am

2018 Honda Civic Type-R Now Available, MSRP Verified

After two years of anticipation, Honda’s U.S. specification 2018 Civic Type-R was released for sale Wednesday, June 14, with a surprisingly reasonable MSRP, for the most powerful Honda ever released for retail sale in the U.S..

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, EVO, Evolution SUV

By Denis Flierl Jun 14 2017 - 8:22am

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Replacement Will be an Evolution Performance SUV

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is gone forever, but the nameplate will be revived as a performance SUV by the Japanese automaker.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, NBR Special, 2000 WRX STi Type RA S201

By Denis Flierl Jun 14 2017 - 7:54am

Don’t Expect New WRX STI Type RA to be a Valuable Collector Car

The new 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR won’t likely be a collector car. What did a 2000 WRX STi Type RA S201 recently sell for?

By Marc Stern Jun 13 2017 - 11:01pm

Like U.S. market, Overseas Aftermarket Provides VW Amarok With Many Fine Options

Though there have been rumblings that Volkswagen's mid-sized pickup was headed for the U.S., that is not the case, says the automaker. Meantime, the overseas aftermarket provides VW Amarok buyers with a wide variety of canopies, window screens and tints, like the U.S. aftermarket. And, for the same reason, to allow buyers to tailor their pickups to make them unique.

By Tim Healey Jun 13 2017 - 5:59pm

More Than Half of Midsize SUV Headlights Rate Poorly in IIHS Testing

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) did some testing of midsize SUV headlights, and the results were dismal.

By Patrick Rall Jun 13 2017 - 3:25pm

The Chevrolet Corvette is America's Most American-Made Car

A study conducted by American University in Washington DC has found that the Chevrolet Corvette is America’s most American-made car, marking the 4th year in a row that America’s historic sports car has claimed that title.

By Will Maley Jun 13 2017 - 3:08pm

Rumored: Polestar Could Be Building Standalone Performance EVs

Polestar is best known for building fast Volvos. But a new report says they could be doing more.

2017 Lexus ES 350 earns spot on U.S. News Autos Best List

By John Goreham Jun 13 2017 - 12:36pm

Why the 2017 Lexus ES 350 Was Just Named a Best Car to Buy Right Now by U.S. News Autos

We look past the obvious to learn why U.S. News Autos just put the Lexus ES 350 on its list of Best Cars to Buy Right Now.

By Patrick Rall Jun 13 2017 - 11:51am

A Ranger Raptor inspired by the F150 Raptor is a Great Idea

There have long been rumors of a Ford Ranger off-road performance package similar to the F150 Raptor and with first-hand accounts from people who claim to have witnessed a “Ranger Raptor” test truck on the road, the prospect of seeing a high performance midsized Ford truck is pretty exciting.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Jun 13 2017 - 8:15am

Subaru Has Been All About Love, Now They Want to Make You Smile

The new Subaru Corporation has been all about “love”, now they want to make you smile. How will they do it?

By Parks McCants Jun 13 2017 - 1:24am

Honda Takes 2018 Fit to Next Level With an Injection of ‘Sportitude’

American Honda rolled out a teaser announcement as to a major refreshed 2018 Honda Fit offering, featuring not only expanded active safety features, but an edgy looking “sport” edition. Can a mainstream subcompact Honda economy hatchback be sporty?

By Mary Conway Jun 12 2017 - 10:55pm

Owners of 2014 Chevrolet Silverados are furious they can't get their AC fixed

Dozens of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado owners have contacted us over their frustration about their trucks' air conditioning problems. Owners say that they are unable to get their trucks fixed properly.

Volkswagen sales continued their increase in May.

By Marc Stern Jun 12 2017 - 6:22pm

Volkswagen continues global recovery in May with 513,500 deliveries

Volkswagen continued to keep its global pace in May with growth of 3.5 percent. For the month, the carmaker delivered 513,500 vehicles. Tiguan proved strong in Europe.

By Patrick Rall Jun 12 2017 - 4:26pm

2018 Ford F150 MSRP Starts $270 Higher than 2017

The 2018 Ford F150 gets a new look, more power and more efficient drivetrains, but these new features come with a relatively low price increase from 2017, with the 2018 models starting just $270 more than the trucks at dealerships today.

By Patrick Rall Jun 12 2017 - 3:22pm

All-Dodge Charger Funny Car Finals leads to 7th Straight Win for DSR

This past weekend Ron Capps and Jack Beckman squared off in their Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars – each beating a John Force Racing Camaro in the semifinals – leading to the 7th straight win for Don Schumacher Racing and the team’s 9th win in 10 events.

By John Goreham Jun 12 2017 - 2:52pm

Image: Mazda Miata Racer After Parts Scavenging

Ever wonder what can be salvaged after a Mazda Miata race car lives out its useful life? This image explains it.

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