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 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?

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.

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