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.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Scott Speed, Volkswagen, Tanner Foust

By Denis Flierl May 22 2017 - 7:17am

Subaru’s WRX STI Can’t Compete at GRC Sitting Under the Service Tent

Both Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross cars missed the Final in Sunday’s Round 2 action. What happened to Subaru?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Canada, pricing and specs

By Denis Flierl May 21 2017 - 7:21am

2018 Subaru WRX STI Canadian Specs and Pricing Announced

Subaru Canada announces specs and pricing on the newly-refreshed 2018 WRX STI performance-tuned sedan.

By Marc Stern May 21 2017 - 12:14am

Do You Think All Airbag Issues Are Takata? There Are Others

Audi has recalled 17,000 A7s to fix an issue with face curtain airbag issues. It is probably the first time in a while that airbag news hasn't been related to Takata products.

Volkswagen has recalled 84,000 2012-14 diesel Passats to fix heat shield problems.Although Volkswagen has been the diesel recall king for the last couple of years due to Dieselgate and its fallout, there are times when the automaker’s diesel vehicles are called back for repairs for something other than emissions. Refer here Volkswagen has recalled 84,000 Passat diesel cars built from 2012-2014 to fix heat shield issues. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), installed heat

By Marc Stern May 20 2017 - 9:44am

VW recalls 84,000 Diesel Passats For Heat Shield Problems

Volkswagen has recalled 84,000 2012-14 Passat diesels to repair heat shields that are too short to protect half-shafts. The grease may become hot enough to run and if it comes in contact with a hot surface there may be a fire. The recall will begin in July.

BMW, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, Takata airbag recall

By Denis Flierl May 20 2017 - 8:29am

Why BMW, Mazda, Subaru and Toyota Just Spent $553 Million to Benefit their Customers

BMW, Mazda, Subaru and Toyota have announced a $553 million agreement to the Takata airbag recall. What will it mean for consumers?

By Tim Healey May 19 2017 - 6:01pm

Hyundai to Build Electric Bus Reducing Urban Pollution

Does “EB” have the same ring to it as “EV”? We are talking about Hyundai's electric bus.

By Tim Healey May 19 2017 - 4:58pm

Hyundai Ioniq Won’t Have a Starter Battery

Hyundai’s Ioniq is unique in many ways, and here’s one of those: It won’t have a traditional 12-volt lead-acid battery used to power the starter motor.

By Will Maley May 19 2017 - 4:13pm

Jaguar XF Sportbrake Wears Some Interesting Camouflage

Automakers try all sorts of camouflage to disguise their vehicles. But Jaguar takes the cake for having one of the most interesting ones used on a vehicle.

By Patrick Rall May 19 2017 - 3:52pm

Supercharged LT5 in GM Computer System, Presumably for the Corvette ZR1

New information has arrived in the General Motors which suggests that the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette will have a new supercharged LT5 engine – almost certainly in a new higher performance package which may or may not be called the ZR1.

By Tim Healey May 19 2017 - 3:11pm

Mazda Miata Vintage Racing Comes to Road America This Weekend

If you like Miatas, or racing, or both, and you live in the Midwest (or can book a last-minute flight) – Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin is the place to be this weekend.

By Patrick Rall May 19 2017 - 2:39pm

Ram Trucks Honors the Armed Forces during Preakness Stakes with New Commercial

The Ram Truck brand will introduce their new commercial titled “Airplane Rescue” this Saturday during the television coverage of the 2017 Preakness Stakes, paying tribute to the US Armed Forces in a 30-second spot which features an 89-year old World War II veteran and a historic Navy fighter plane.

By Patrick Rall May 19 2017 - 1:57pm

The New Shelby Mustang Super Snake Wide Body is a 750hp Curvy Beauty

The team at Shelby American have rolled out their newest creation based on the Ford Mustang and while it is only a concept right now, the new Shelby Super Snake Wide Body has gorgeous curves coupled with the type of performance that you would expect from anything wearing the Super Snake name.

By Parks McCants May 19 2017 - 10:49am

Fuel Economy Rating Leaked for 2018 Honda Civic Type-R

Granted, when considering the purchase of a $40,000, 300 horsepower performance hatchback, very few buyers lose any sleep over fuel economy. But then again, this is the 2018 Honda Civic Type-R.

By Armen Hareyan May 19 2017 - 9:04am

I Asked Mazda Miata Owners If They Think Miata Is Impractical and This Is What They Said

When should you buy a Mazda Miata and when you shouldn't buy this car. For whom is Mazda Miata practical and for whom it is not.

2018 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Forester, Black Edition

By Denis Flierl May 19 2017 - 8:25am

Subaru Announces New Black Edition Forester; Full Gallery Pricing and Details on 2018 Models

Subaru announces a new Black Edition Forester along with pricing on 2018 models. More safety and sport come with a small price bump.

The Volkswagen Andretti team take a turn on their way to a one-two GRC race victory in Memphis.

By Marc Stern May 19 2017 - 6:04am

VW Andretti Rallycross Team Gears Up For GRC Tour’s 2nd Stop In Louisville

Off to a successful one-two finish in the first GRC tour stop in Memphis, the VW Andretti team is optimistic that their momentum will carry them to a second win at this weekend's inaugural Louisville rallycross event.

By Parks McCants May 19 2017 - 1:10am

Sensory Stimulating 2018 Acura TLX Lands in Showrooms June 1

Thursday found Honda’s premium Acura Division releasing MSRP and dealership arrival dates for what is being heralded as much more than a midcycle refresh. Torque News drives 2018 Acura TLX and walks away with a positive impression or two.

By Tim Healey May 18 2017 - 6:03pm

Motor Trend Digs the Vibe of the 2017 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Motor Trend's test review of the 2017 Hyundai Veloster Turbo is in.

By Patrick Rall May 18 2017 - 5:15pm

Aussie Mag: C8 Corvette Coming in 2019 with Right-Drive, Mid-Engine, Hybrid Power

We haven’t gotten any official information on the next generation Chevrolet Corvette, but according to the Australian magazine Wheels, the C8 Corvette is coming to the Holden lineup in 2019 and when it arrives, it will have right-hand drive, a mid-engine layout and hybrid power.

Where to find the hidden Mazda Miata and Fiat Spider key.

By John Goreham May 18 2017 - 5:15pm

Where Does Mazda and Fiat Hide The Key To This Door On the 2017 Spider and Miata?

It's obvious after you see it, but the key for the cargo box in the Mazda Miata and Fiat Spider is not apparent to some.

Don't miss the secret area for storage in the Miata or 124 Spider.

By John Goreham May 18 2017 - 4:17pm

Don't Miss This Secret Storage Area In the 2017 Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider

Mazda and Fiat hide a little compartment that is very useful. Here's where to find it.

By Patrick Rall May 18 2017 - 4:00pm

The "Widebody Hellcat 300" is Just a Foreign Market SRT 300 with Big Tires

Spy shots showing what appears to be a newer Chrysler 300 SRT wearing the drag radial tires from the new Dodge Demon have ignited an inferno of rumors about a widebody Hellcat Chrysler 300 – but I think that this is just a current foreign-market SRT 300 with some lightweight wheels and drag radial tires.

By Tim Healey May 18 2017 - 12:48pm

Jalopnik Reviews The Miata RF, Likes It Despite Impracticality

What a shocker - a major automotive publication likes the hardtop Mazda Miata despite impracticality.

By Parks McCants May 18 2017 - 10:36am

Honda Civic Forum a Buzz With 2018 Type-R Delivery Date and MSRP

With the Canadian manufactured 2017 Civic Si now available for order from your friendly neighborhood Honda dealership, how far behind is the first Honda in the United States to wear the Type-R destination?

2018 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru 3-Row SUV, NYIAS

By Denis Flierl May 18 2017 - 8:09am

Why the New Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV Will Be a Game-Changer

The new Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV could be a game-changer for the brand. Can it compete with Toyota, Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Jeep?

By Mary Conway May 17 2017 - 9:33pm

Three ways the 2017 Ford Transit is helping revive the motorhome market

Ford is teaming up with Winnebago and using its 2017 Ford Transit to breathe new life into the motorhome market.

Toyota just cut the price of the 2017 RAV4 - Details and new prices here.

By John Goreham May 17 2017 - 5:32pm

Toyota Just Cut the MSRP of The 2017 RAV4 - New Price List Here

Toyota's RAV4 has dropped to third overall in sales in its segment. Shoppers considering the RAV4 may be happy to know Toyota just cut the MSRP significantly.

By Patrick Rall May 17 2017 - 5:08pm

Examining the Ford F150 Hybrid Possibilities

We learned back in January that Ford will have a hybrid version of their popular F150 pickup on sale by 2020 and with the discussion of electrified pickups flaring up lately, today we take a look at the possibilities for the most fuel-friendly Ford F-Series.

Lexus just made 4 important changes to the NX crossover for 2018.

By John Goreham May 17 2017 - 4:43pm

Four Reasons Lexus NX Crossover Shoppers Should Wait For the New 2018 Model

Lexus has made four key improvements to the NX crossover line worth waiting for. Oh, and Lexus is changing the model name too.

By Patrick Rall May 17 2017 - 3:52pm

2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Outperforms the Old Z28 and Costs Less

General Motors has announced the pricing for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Extreme package and in adding just $7,500 to the bottom line, this track-ready muscle car starts at $69,995 – so it outperforms the 5th generation Camaro Z28 and costs less.

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