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 Patrick Rall May 15 2017 - 4:14pm

2018 Ford Mustang Ordering and Production Arrives Online

While the Motor Company hasn’t offered any official word as to when the refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang will go on sale, information posted on the automotive fleet management website Donlen suggests that the 2018 models could be available for order in July, and the first units could arrive in October.

By Tim Healey May 15 2017 - 4:05pm

Why the Mazda Miata Makes a Great Vintage Racer

Spec Miatas make for great race cars. In other news, the sun rises in the east.

Guess which company's EVs have moved to the top of the sales heap since he took over?

By John Goreham May 15 2017 - 3:21pm

Akio Toyoda Takes Over EVs at Toyota - Can He Rival Elon Musk and Mary Barra?

Akio Toyoda himself leads the EV effort at Toyota. It's hard to argue with his results so far.

By Will Maley May 15 2017 - 3:05pm

Next Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class To Become A Fastback

With the next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class getting a sedan variant, this leaves the CLA-Class in a precarious position. There will be two sedans of the same size sitting on dealers and one could eat into the other's sales. It seems Mercedes has a solution.

By Patrick Rall May 15 2017 - 1:07pm

Epling Garage Dodge Challenger Sets a New Hellcat Overall World Record

This past weekend at the first event of the 2017 Modern Street Hemi Shootout, the Epling Garage Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat set another world record for the quickest Hellcat in the quarter mile, but this time, it wasn’t just among manual transmission cars – as the smokin’ fast 9.06 is the quickest quarter mile time run by any Hellcat car, ever.

Tesla news has updates on solar roofs, Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and Supercharging.

By John Goreham May 15 2017 - 9:39am

Breaking Tesla News Includes Surprise Solar Roof Price, Elon Musk's Letter to Trump, Supercharging

This week's Tesla news covers important topics including politics, performance, and a surprise price on solar roofs.

By Denis Flierl May 15 2017 - 8:11am

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Keeps Manual Rower; 2 Features You Won’t See on the New Crossover

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek keeps the 6-speed manual gearbox which is a good thing. There’s 2 features you won’t see on the new crossover.

Dieselgate settlements close books in San Francisco

By Marc Stern May 15 2017 - 6:53am

With V-6 Engine Settlement OK, Judge Closes Books On Dieselgate

U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer late last week approved the settlements for 3.0-liter V-6 VW turbodiesels and Robert Bosch as a chapter ended in the Dieselgate scandal.

By Denis Flierl May 14 2017 - 8:09am

Forbes Says Subaru Forester Most Likely to Run For Over 250,000 Miles

Forbes says the new Subaru Forester is one of the top 5 vehicles to run for more than 250,000 miles. What makes it more reliable than others?

By Parks McCants May 13 2017 - 2:13pm

2018 Honda Odyssey: You meet the nicest people in a Honda

Admittedly, I’ve spun a headline based on Honda’s iconic buzz phrase of the 1960s. What can I tell you, I’m old school. Our story begins on the Big Island of Hawaii. Aloha!

By Parks McCants May 13 2017 - 12:57pm

General Motors, Honda and Toyota roll the dice on a hydrogen fueled future

We read about it in the news, and now see zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles roaming the streets of southern, central, and northern California. Is the fabled “Hydrogen Society” now upon us?

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By Denis Flierl May 13 2017 - 9:57am

Why You Should Install a Catback Exhaust on the New Subaru WRX; There’s 2 Other Mods You Need

Why should you install a performance Catback exhaust on your 2018 Subaru WRX? There’s 4 reasons and 2 other mods you will want.

By Douglas Stansfield May 12 2017 - 10:20pm

MPG Testing is a bit of a Mystery: How does your car rank?

A question was raised in the Plug-In Prius Facebook group that questioned why the Toyota Prius Prime was the highest rated MPG car when other PHEV (Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles). The Toyota Prius Prime is rated at 133 mpg combined rating between City and Highway.

By Douglas Stansfield May 12 2017 - 9:35pm

How Can You Maximize Your Range in a Nissan Leaf

Make sure you are getting the most out of your Nissan Leaf. Don't leave miles wasted this article will help you understand from a veterans perspective how to maximize range in your Nissan Leaf.

By Tim Healey May 12 2017 - 5:13pm

Hyundai Veloster May Be Hot Deal This Month

If you’re looking to join in on the spring car-buying season, you may want to put the Hyundai Veloster on your shopping list.

By Tim Healey May 12 2017 - 3:20pm

Hyundai, Kia Recall Moves Forward

South Korea’s government is compelling Hyundai and Kia to move forward with a recall of 240,000 vehicles.

By Tim Healey May 12 2017 - 2:08pm

Forbes Declares the Fiat 124 Spider to Be the Best Miata

The Fiat 124 Spider is based on the Mazda Miata platform, and one automotive journalist thinks the 124 Spider is even better than the car it’s based on.

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By Parks McCants May 12 2017 - 1:36pm

Exceptional 2017 XC90 SUV continues to drive U.S. sales

Despite an overall market correction for new car sales in the U.S. Swedish maker Volvo recorded a sales uptick for April with its premium 3-row SUV leading the charge. The exceptional, well received 2017 XC90 SUV continues to drive sales for Volvo car.

By Armen Hareyan May 12 2017 - 12:38pm

8 Coupon Code and Voucher Websites for Car Parts and Rentals

When you need a deal on your next car rental or when purchasing car parts online you don't have to spend hours on the internet looking for car rental coupon sites. Here are several major places where you can find coupon codes for car rentals or anything related to cars, including parts.

By Parks McCants May 12 2017 - 11:55am

2017 Honda Civic Si a screaming performance bargain for $23,900

I’m happy to admit that I’m one of those auto-journalist that over estimated MSRP for Honda’s latest and greatest Civic Si. Friday, Honda ended price and availability speculation. I find 2017 Civic Si to be a screaming performance bargain as priced.

Audi will introduce its e-tron Sportback as a 2020 model.

By Marc Stern May 12 2017 - 8:56am

VW Continues Electric Blitz with e-tron Sportback Set For Audi in 2020

Volkswagen announced a few months ago that it would have 30 new electric models on the market by 2025. The automaker has kept up its pressure to meet this goal by announcing several electric models late last year and early this year. Audi this week said it would launch the e-tron performance Sportback as a 2020 model. It is based on the concept shown at Shanghai last month.

By Denis Flierl May 12 2017 - 7:54am

All-New Subaru Crosstrek Gets More Fun to Drive Thanks to 4 Fresh Improvements

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek will be more fun to drive, thanks to 4 fresh improvements.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica - Road Test and Trim Details

By John Goreham May 11 2017 - 5:24pm

Road Test Report 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica 6MT– Affordable fun, but Is This Your Trim?

We tested the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica, the base model of this fun convertible. It is fun without a doubt, but is it a good value?

By Patrick Rall May 11 2017 - 4:20pm

Ford Dissects the New 2018 F150 Exterior Design

Ford Motor Company surprised everyone by rolling out the redesigned 2018 F150 at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show and today, the automaker offers a breakdown of the new exterior design cues which allow this half ton pickup to differentiate itself from the 2017 models on sale today.

By Patrick Rall May 11 2017 - 1:28pm

Diablosport Introduces 2017 Camaro SS, Corvette Stingray and Z06 Tuning Packages

If you have a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS, Corvette Stingray, Corvette Grand Sport or Corvette Z06 and you would like to add a little more power with the push of a button, you are in luck, as the tuning experts at Diablosport have just rolled out their pre-loaded performance tuning packages for each of those high performance Chevys.

By Tim Healey May 11 2017 - 11:17am

Veloster Leaking Oil? Try OEM Filter

If your Hyundai Veloster is leaking oil, perhaps the solution is simple – make sure you’re using a Hyundai original equipment oil filter.

2018 Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Ascent

By Denis Flierl May 11 2017 - 8:36am

Tiny Subaru Reaches 1 Million Vehicle Sales for the First Time; They Thank US Consumers with a New SUV

Subaru Corporation announced they have reached 1 million vehicles sales for the first time ever. They will thank U.S. consumers with a new SUV.

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By Parks McCants May 11 2017 - 1:23am

126 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicles take to the roads of California

While the headline may not read like a huge sales stride for Honda’s latest and greatest FCEV (hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle) it’s very encouraging to this alternative personal transportation advocate putting it into perspective, that’s huge news.

By Parks McCants May 11 2017 - 12:24am

Honda Civic best selling car to date for 2017

According to American Honda Motor Company, 2017 Civic was the best selling car “by far,” for the first 4 months in 2017. What’s driving Honda Civic sales?

By Patrick Rall May 10 2017 - 4:29pm

The Jeep Trackhawk could bring Hellcat Power to Australia

Mopar fans in Australia have been clamoring for a right hand drive Hellcat car and while there is no indication that the supercharged Challenger or Charger will soon be offered in that market, it seems likely that the new Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will bring Hellcat power to Aussie dealerships.

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