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.

2017 Subaru Impreza, Kelly Blue Book’s 2017 “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000”

By Denis Flierl May 25 2017 - 8:12am

Subaru Impreza Scores #8 on KBB’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $18K List; #1 is a Repeat Winner

Subaru’s new 2017 Impreza compact is #8 on KBB’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $18K list. What car scores the #1 spot? It’s a repeat winner.

The Lexus RX repeats its amazingly low driver death rate in new study.

By John Goreham May 25 2017 - 7:52am

Lexus RX Crossover Continues To Be America’s Safest Vehicle

The Lexus RX is the only vehicle to have had a zero driver death rate for six years in IIHS studies.

These are the safest 11 models on the road today based on real-world data.

By John Goreham May 25 2017 - 7:46am

IIHS Releases List of Vehicles With Zero Death Rates Over 3 Period

These are the safest vehicles on the road in America according to real-world accident data.

Jetta owners know that their vehicles are cool, not that they thought any differently

By Marc Stern May 24 2017 - 11:26pm

Looking For A Cool Car? Try The 2017 Jetta, KBB Thinks The Subcompact Is

Everyone likes to think their car is cool and now 2017 VW Jetta owners know their car really are cool. KBB has named the 2017 Jetta one of the 10 coolest cars on the road for under $18,000.

By Armen Hareyan May 24 2017 - 9:50pm

How Long Do Toyota Prius Cabin Filters Normally Last

After a while you need to change the cabin filters of your Toyota Prius. When is a good time to replace them.

By Patrick Rall May 24 2017 - 5:05pm

3 Ways Dodge could Improve the Hellcat Challenger, Charger for 2018

We don’t have any official information on the 2018 Challenger SRT Hellcat or 2018 Charger SRT Hellcat, but based on a few other 2018 model year vehicles from FCA – there are three seemingly simple ways for Dodge to improve the Hellcat cars for the next model year.

By Will Maley May 24 2017 - 2:56pm

Mercedes Will Debut New Downsized Engines For Next-Gen Compacts

The next-generation compact vehicles from Mercedes-Benz will not only be riding on a new platform, but will be boasting new engines.

By Patrick Rall May 24 2017 - 2:39pm

Ford Recalls 2017 F150, Super Duty for Driver's Seat and Door Handle Problems

Ford Motor Company has issued a pair of safety compliance recalls for 2017 F150 and Super Duty, along with some trucks from previous models years and the 2017 Explorer, over a concern that the front seats could break and the doors could open in the event of an accident.

2017 Subaru BRZ vs. Mazda Miata RF - Which earns your vote based on our comparison?

By John Goreham May 24 2017 - 11:52am

Help Us Choose: 2017 Mazda Miata RF vs. Subaru BRZ

We tested the 2017 Mazda Miata RF and the Subaru BRZ back to back. We found some striking differences and surprising similarities. Help us pick a winner.

By Denis Flierl May 24 2017 - 8:18am

Japan-Spec 2018 Subaru WRX STI Gets One Feature US Fans Won’t See

Subaru released info on the Japan-spec 2018 WRX STI performance sedan. It gets one feature U.S. buyers won’t see.

By Parks McCants May 24 2017 - 2:17am

2017 Honda Accord Sport: 189 hp, 6 speed manual takes on Los Angeles traffic

Yes, you can purchase Honda’s Accord Sport trim package equipped with a CVT automatic transmission and wheel mounted paddle shifting. But for hands-on-shift control, I prefer Honda’s stunningly good 6 speed manual transmission. Here’s why.

By Armen Hareyan May 23 2017 - 11:15pm

How Much Nissan Leaf Mileage Drops When You Turn on AC

Depending your location and weather your Nissan Leaf Mileage may drop once you turn on the Air-conditioner. How much the mileage drops is discussed in a conversations in various Nissan Leaf forums and groups. Let's see what people say.

By Will Maley May 23 2017 - 4:41pm

2017 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Is Cheaper than Outgoing Model

Before too long, the only powertrain you'll be able to get from Smart is electric. But at least it will be the least expensive way to get into an electric vehicle.

By John Goreham May 23 2017 - 4:29pm

Toyota Teams With MIT Media Lab On Mobility EcoSystem

Toyota says its new partnership with the MIT Media Lab will accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology.

Louisville Rallycross Stop Turns Into A Thriller For VW Andretti Team

By Marc Stern May 23 2017 - 1:49pm

Louisville Rallycross Stop Turns Into A Real Thriller for VW Andretti Team

The weekend stop at Louisville turned into a thriller as VW Andretti Rallycross team holds onto third-place win and four-place finish.

Glen Watson's Hellcat Charger on the track

By Patrick Rall May 23 2017 - 12:58pm

Meet the World's Most Powerful Hellcat: Glen Watson's Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is one of the world’s most powerful production cars and it is the world’s most powerful gasoline-powered vehicle with four doors, but Glen Watson’s Hellcat Charger is the most powerful Hellcat Hemi-powered vehicle in the world – packing 1463.84 horsepower at the rear wheels.

By Patrick Rall May 23 2017 - 10:57am

Tale of the Tape: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

The hottest head-to-head battle in the world of the American muscle car is being waged between the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. So today we bring you a “tale of the tape” looking at how these two monster muscle cars match up on paper and, to some extent, in the real world.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru EV, electrification, Subaru Crosstrek PHEV

By Denis Flierl May 23 2017 - 8:34am

Major Changes are Coming for Subaru; The New Crosstrek Will Get Safer and Electrification is Coming

Big changes are coming for Subaru and the new-generation Crosstrek will get safer and electrification is coming. What won't change?

By Parks McCants May 23 2017 - 1:45am

600 Horsepower Extreme Civic Coupe Wins Round 2 Red Bull GRC

A mere two rounds into the second full season for the extreme turbocharged, H.P.D. Olsbergs MSE built Honda Civic Coupe, Sebastian Eriksson takes on all comers, winning the first Red Bull Global Rallycross Series leg 2 for Honda.

By Parks McCants May 22 2017 - 10:11pm

Reinvented Civic Si Sighted Wandering the Wilds of the California Mojave Desert

American Honda Mojave Proving Center returns to operations following a major refresh. Earlier in the week, Torque News received reports of several 10th generation Civic Si sedans and coups wandering the wilds of the Mojave. What is Honda up to now?

By John Goreham May 22 2017 - 9:39pm

Skip Barber Racing School Files For Bankruptcy

The iconic driving school may be at its end.

By Tim Healey May 22 2017 - 4:42pm

Will There Be a Hyundai Tucson N?

Hyundai has plans for its upcoming N performance sub-brand that don’t jibe with its already said publicly.

Breaking Tesla news on Superchargers, Elon's family, and more.

By John Goreham May 22 2017 - 3:35pm

Breaking Tesla News Includes Free Supercharging, Elon's Cousin, Consumer Reports Math

This week's Tesla News has updates for those that enjoy free Supercharging, a status report on Elon Musk's cousin, and the final verdict on Tesla's solar roof calculator.

By Tim Healey May 22 2017 - 3:31pm

Miata Catches Fire, Owner Races for His Beer

A Miata owner took part in a burnout contest in Virginia over the weekend and ended up burning more than just some rubber.

By Tim Healey May 22 2017 - 3:00pm

What Makes Mazda Such a Racing Success?

Mazda is a small car company, yet the zoom-zoom brand is kicking some butt at amateur racing.

By Patrick Rall May 22 2017 - 1:29pm

Capps Wins 4th Straight in his Dodge Charger, Hagan Sets a New World Record

Ron Capps won his 4th straight race and Matt Hagan set a new funny car world record this past weekend as the Don Schumacher Dodge Charger funny car dominance of 2017 continued in Kansas.

By Tim Healey May 22 2017 - 12:27pm

Hyundai, Kia Recalls Reopened - What it Means to You

The federal government is looking into a recall of 1.7 million Hyundais and Kias to make sure it was executed properly.

By Armen Hareyan May 22 2017 - 10:59am

This Cheapest EV Costs 200 Dollars and Some Tech Details Are Known

Kazakhstan is going to present a new electric car at the EXPO-2017 Astana, which costs 200 US dollars to make.So far we know only few technical details. This is probably the cheapest EV made so far in the world.

By Patrick Rall May 22 2017 - 10:57am

Ford CEO Fields Fired - or he "Retired"

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that Chief Executive Officer Mark Fields has “elected to retire”, although when the news of Fields’ departure first broke last night – it was reported by Forbes that the head of Ford had been fired.

Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider Roof Trick.

By John Goreham May 22 2017 - 10:12am

Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider Owners' Clever Roof Trick

Have you ever seen a Mazda Miata or Fiat 124 Spider roof left like this and wondered why the owner did it?

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