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 2 2017 - 4:01pm

Hyundai Sales Slump May Be Due to SUV Shift

With gas prices having fallen, SUV sales have risen.

By Patrick Rall Jun 2 2017 - 2:30pm

Mustang Narrowly Beats Camaro, Challenger in May Sales

After watching the Chevrolet Camaro take its first monthly sales title of 2017 in April, the Ford Mustang charged back for May, beating both the Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in the 5th month of the year along with pulling out to a bigger lead in the annual sales race.

By Tim Healey Jun 2 2017 - 12:55pm

Hyundai Kona Final Teaser Bares Almost All

Maybe you’re getting tired of reading about Hyundai Kona teasers, maybe you aren’t, but either way, Hyundai has given us one more.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Edition

By Denis Flierl Jun 2 2017 - 7:21am

Subaru Announces New WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Edition; Is it Coming to the US? [Video]

Subaru announced a new WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Edition production model. Is it coming to the US? Check out the video.

By Tim Healey Jun 1 2017 - 5:38pm

What Happens When the Miata Goes Head to Head with the Toyota 86

What’s a better affordable, fun sports car? The Mazda Miata RF or the Toyota 86?

By Parks McCants Jun 1 2017 - 2:51pm

Honda Subcompact HR-V Crossover Continues to Break Sales Records

Once again, as consumers turn to long-term not-so-big utility and do-anything capability, the Honda Fit platformed coupe-looking 2017 HR-V drives out of May with yet another month over month double digit sales uptick. What makes HR-V such a driving bargain?

By Parks McCants Jun 1 2017 - 2:10pm

Acura Transitions MDX Manufacturing to East Liberty Ohio to Facilitate SUV Demand

The demand for 2017 Acura MDX, the best selling premium SUV of all time, and Honda Pilot, has compelled the maker to expand manufacturing capacity to a second location. Honda is currently the only full-line manufacturer in the U.S. to post sales growth in 2017.

By Parks McCants Jun 1 2017 - 1:28pm

Utah Power Utility Offers $10K Discount on 2017 Nissan Leaf

Despite the near term arrival of the next generation Nissan Leaf, sales were brisk in May. The best selling B.E.V. will continue to sell well in Utah thanks to a strategic partnership between Nissan and a major Utility.

By Tim Healey Jun 1 2017 - 1:06pm

Despite Miata and CX-5 Boost, Mazda Sales Down Overall

The Miata and the all-new CX-5 crossover are driving Mazda’s sales – or at least they did last month.

2017 Toyota Prius Prime again tops sales charts among EVs.

By John Goreham Jun 1 2017 - 11:11am

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Sales Top Tesla, Bolt, and Volt For Second Straight Month

For the second straight month, the Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in outsells both Tesla models, the Chevy Bolt and the Chevy Volt.

2017 Mazda Miata vs. Classic Honda S2000 - Which is quicker?

By John Goreham Jun 1 2017 - 10:00am

Which Is Quicker - 2017 Mazda Miata or Classic Honda S2000?

We compare the classic Honda S2000 roadster with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and see which car is quicker.

By Patrick Rall Jun 1 2017 - 9:01am

June Camaro of the Month: Dave Diaz's 1969 Big Block Beast

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for June 2016 is this stunning 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS owned by Dave Diaz.

By Denis Flierl Jun 1 2017 - 8:28am

Subaru Outback is Most Likely New Mid-Size Crossover to Go Over 200K Miles; Should You Buy New or Used

Independent studies show the new 2018 Subaru Outback is the most likely new mid-size crossover to go over 200,000 miles. Should you buy new or used?

Lambo confirmed recently its 2018 Urus will employ a 650-horsepower, twin-turbo V-8.

By Marc Stern May 31 2017 - 6:23pm

Lambo To Build 650-Horsepower Urus Full-Sized SUV

Lamborghini recently confirmed that its new full-sized SUV, the Urus, will employ a 650-horsepower twin-turbo V-8. It will also use a front-engine-all-wheel-drive layout and seat four.

By Parks McCants May 31 2017 - 4:50pm

2018 Civic Type-R MSRP Reasonable for Factory Ready Extreme Performance Car

Of course, we'd never race our Civic Type-R on the street! Wednesday found one of our fellow CivicX members sharing the MSRP of a US market bound 2018 Honda Civic Type-R. It’s cheaper than many anticipated.

By Patrick Rall May 31 2017 - 4:37pm

3 Ways the 2018 Ford Focus RS gets better for the Final Year (Video)

It seems like the Ford Focus RS was just introduced for the US market, but Ford Motor Company is already offering up a special limited edition package for the 2018 RS to celebrate the final year of this generation of the Focus and this new package improves the hot hatch in 3 key ways.

The 2017 Fiat Spider 124 was not the first to add a turbo and Japanese content.

By John Goreham May 31 2017 - 4:37pm

Think the 2017 Fiat 124 Was the First Turbo Spider With Key Japanese Content? Think Again

Just how original is Fiat's 2017 model 124 Spider after all?

By Tim Healey May 31 2017 - 3:53pm

Why Did Hyundai Fire an Auto Show Model?

A woman who worked for Hyundai during the New York Auto Show claims she was fired because of her menstrual cycle.

By Will Maley May 31 2017 - 2:48pm

Future Volvo Models May Have Some Help from Lotus

With the announcement of Geely buying almost half a stake into Malaysian automaker Proton, there has been a lot speculation of what this could bring forth.

The Lexus RX 450h takes the top award as best green winter vehicle by the New England Motor Press Association.

By John Goreham May 31 2017 - 2:42pm

2017 Lexus RX 450h Favorite Green Winter Vehicle of New England Motor Press

The Lexus RX 450h takes the top award as best green winter vehicle by the New England Motor Press Association.

RPM Motorsports Fastest Chevy Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall May 31 2017 - 1:21pm

This is the Quickest 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the World

Over the past year, we have brought you lots of quarter mile record news for the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, and today we bring you what we believe is the quickest 6th generation Camaro ZL1 – which was also the first new ZL1 in the 9-second range.

By Parks McCants May 31 2017 - 12:57pm

2018 Acura RDX Carries Over from 2017 With Two Exceptions

Sometimes great, is good enough. Such is the case with the 2018 Acura RDX. It comes to market this month with no changes to specifications or trim levels, with two exceptions.

By Parks McCants May 31 2017 - 12:15pm

800 Horsepower Tomahawk Hyper Electric Car Aims for 2018 Production Date

What’s wrong with this picture? One of thousands of automotive startup companies to come out of this age of battery electric supercars comes yet one more Crowed Funded wonder. Will this super-electric 4 place, make it into production?

New England's favorite drop-top is the 2017 Mazda Miata.

By John Goreham May 31 2017 - 11:58am

2017 Mazda Miata Named Best Value Convertible By New England Motor Press Association

New England's favorite drop-top is the 2017 Mazda Miata.

By Denis Flierl May 31 2017 - 7:58am

New Subaru XV (Crosstrek) Enters Australia with 5 Stars; Should You be Surprised?

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek enters Australia with five stars for safety. Should it be a surprise?

2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk L Plus in the mud

By Patrick Rall May 30 2017 - 6:59pm

5 Reasons Why the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is the Best Midsized Off-Roading SUV

If you are looking for an SUV that serves as a great daily driver while also being able to manage rough dirt roads and deep mud, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk L Plus offers the most bang for your buck – and here are 5 reasons why this midsized SUV is better than any vehicle in the segment when it comes to all-around capabilities.

By Denis Flierl May 30 2017 - 5:54pm

Subaru Teases the New BRZ STI; When is it Coming?

Subaru teases a new BRZ STI that could be coming sooner than later. What is Subaru’s time frame?

By Tim Healey May 30 2017 - 5:38pm

Hyundai’s All-Electric SUV May Start Around $39K

Hyundai has already said that it’s speeding up the timetable for launch of at least one planned long-range SUV.

By Patrick Rall May 30 2017 - 3:38pm

Meet the World's First 6th Gen Chevrolet Camaro in the 8s - Again

The Fireball Camaro, which was the first 6th gen Chevrolet Camaro in the 10s and the first 6th gen Camaro in the 9s, has become the first new Camaro to run in the 8s – while also becoming the world’s quickest new Camaro and the world’s quickest car powered by a new LT1 V8.

By Patrick Rall May 30 2017 - 12:56pm

2018 Ford Mustang GT in Royal Crimson in the Wild, Sounded Great

Last night, I spent some time driving in traffic behind the 2018 Ford Mustang GT test car in Royal Crimson with black trim and a while later, I came out of a restaurant to find the new Motor Company muscle car parked next to my truck – which gave me a chance to snap some clear pictures of the refreshed car in its new exterior hue.

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