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 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.

2018 Honda Clarity American Honda Motors 2017

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.

By Will Maley May 10 2017 - 4:22pm

Mercedes-Benz Pulls Plug On Certifying 2017 Diesel Vehicles

For the past few months, we have been reporting on Mercedes-Benz trying to get their 2017 model year diesel vehicles to be certified by the EPA. We have the latest update on this saga and it isn't good.

A 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 recently smashed the lap time record at the Nurburgring.

By Marc Stern May 10 2017 - 3:35pm

Porsche 911 GT3 Smashes Former Best Lap Time At Nurburgring

The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 set a mark that should stand for at least a year when it smashed the best lap time on the North Loop of the Nurburgring by more than 12 seconds recently. Porsche uses the North Loop, a 14-mile race track to vet its models and their performance.

Toyota Prius fastest-selling car in U.K.

By John Goreham May 10 2017 - 2:47pm

Why the Toyota Prius Tops This List of Fastest-Selling Used Cars

Autotrader says that the Prius is the fastest-selling used vehicle in the U.K.

By Patrick Rall May 10 2017 - 1:42pm

Order Your Chevrolet Corvette Soon to Receive it This Summer

If you want to order a new Chevrolet Corvette and receive it in time to enjoy this summer, you will want to place your order soon, as all orders received after June 12th will not be slated for production until after the planned Corvette production downtime – so order soon, or wait for your car until at least October.

By Tim Healey May 10 2017 - 12:53pm

Hyundai Kona Spotted at Photo Shoot

The Hyundai Kona has been unmasked. Mostly.

A simple truck design change that could save lives.

By John Goreham May 10 2017 - 12:45pm

This Simple Change To Trucks Could Save Your Life

IIHS highlights how a simple truck design change could save many people's lives each year.

2017 Mazda6 celebrates 15 years with a look back at milestones.

By John Goreham May 10 2017 - 12:07pm

2017 Mazda6 Turns 15 Years Old

The Mazda6 celebrates its 15th anniversary with a look back on its numberous awards

2013 Subaru Forester, Best used vehicle under $15K

By Denis Flierl May 10 2017 - 8:17am

Why Subaru’s Forester is Your Best Used SUV Buy Under $15K

What’s the best used SUV under $15,000? The 2013 Subaru Forester tops the list.

By Tim Healey May 9 2017 - 4:56pm

Hyundai, Kia Recall Protest Unprecedented

Hyundai and Kia are fighting a recall mandate in South Korea and doing so in a most unusual fashion.

By Patrick Rall May 9 2017 - 4:31pm

Epling Garage Hellcat Challenger sets New Manual Transmission Record

Late last month, the Epling Garage “007” Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat set the new quarter mile record for the quickest manual transmission Hellcat car – running a 9.272 at 146.3 miles per hour – and this morning I had a chance to talk to Leon Epling about how this father-and-son team reached this record.

By Patrick Rall May 9 2017 - 4:24pm

Ford Focus, Fiesta and Fusion Sporty Models Attract Younger Buyers

Ford Motor Company has diversified its performance portfolio in the past few years and the introduction of the Focus ST, the Fiesta ST, the Focus RS and the Fusion Sport have all played a big role in attracting younger, wealthier buyers to the brand.

By Patrick Rall May 9 2017 - 12:15pm

Save 10% on a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette in May, from Stingray to Z06

General Motors is looking to clear out the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette models sitting at dealerships around the country to make room for the upcoming 2018 models and to speed up 2017 Corvette sales – the company is offering a 10% discount on all examples of the 2017 model year sports car.

New TSB for Highlander and Sienna transmission from Toyota.

By John Goreham May 9 2017 - 10:17am

New Tech Service Bulletin Fixes 2017 Highlander and Sienna Transmission Problems

Due in part to a media group's testing, Toyota has a new TSB for Highlander and Sienna.

By Denis Flierl May 9 2017 - 8:04am

3 Reasons Why Subaru Scores Best Performance Brand 3 Years Running

Subaru picks up the Best Performance Brand award 3 years running. It sums up why the brand is so popular. What sets the brand apart?

By Marc Stern May 9 2017 - 4:32am

Volkswagen 10-Speed, Dual-Clutch Tranny Taken Off The Drawing Board

Four years after it was announced, Volkswagen has taken its ambitious 10-speed dual-clutch automatic off the table. Frederich Eichler, transmission chief, told the Vienna Motor Symposium recently, it reflected the older culture of "bigger is better."

By Parks McCants May 9 2017 - 2:29am

2017 Honda CR-V drives light truck sales into the black for April

Income Tax time in the United States is historically, a slow time for auto sales. 2017 is no exception, with most makers experience a bit of a market correction. The bright spot for Honda is the 2017 CR-V 2-row SUV. What;s driving record CR-V sales in April?

By Armen Hareyan May 8 2017 - 5:34pm

How To Minimize Car Battery Recharging Risk and How Wrong CCA Can Kill Your Battery

Today TorqueNews spoke with Dakota Campbell, who is a diesel mechanic for a company called Poldrack Auto in the Austin, TX area and is currently finishing up tech school to get his certification. I asked him about best car batteries and how to minimize charging risks. Here is what he said discussing the safety measures in regard to dying car battery.

By Will Maley May 8 2017 - 4:10pm

Jaguar Land Rover Boss Stands Up For Diesel

Diesel vehicles have been dealing with a lot of bad press ever since it came to light that Volkswagen was using illegal software to pass emission tests. It seemed no one was going to defend them.

By Patrick Rall May 8 2017 - 3:57pm

3rd Straight Win for Ron Capps Dodge Charger

The domination of the NHRA Funny Car class by the crews from Don Schumacher Racing continued this past weekend as Ron Capps drove his Dodge Charger to his 3rd straight win and the team’s 6th win in 7 races this season – beating the Camaro funny cars of John Force and Robert Hight on his way to the final round win against Tim Wilkerson in the Mustang.

By Tim Healey May 8 2017 - 2:38pm

This Aftermarket Miata-based Buggy Could Be Yours for Cheap, If You Can Wrench

Bring your own Mazda Miata, and be somewhat mechanically skilled, and for under $15,000, you can have a cool-looking off-road buggy.

By Patrick Rall May 8 2017 - 1:32pm

2018 Ford Mustang Standard Features Leaked in Dealer Brochure

Ford Motor Company still hasn’t rolled out all of the details on the 2018 Mustang, but a dealership brochure posted on the always-reliable Mustang6g clues us in on many of the key features which will be included on every new Ford Mustang.

By Patrick Rall May 8 2017 - 12:23pm

What Might be the C7 Corvette ZR1 Unofficially Laps Nurburgring in 7:30-ish

Another video showing what is believed to be the C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 lapping the Nürburgring has arrived online and in the video, the mysterious Corvette gets around the track with traffic in roughly 7 minutes and 30 seconds – although that number is far from any sort of official time and the official time will almost certainly be quicker.

Tesla news video has important updates on profits, Model 3, Solar City and more.

By John Goreham May 8 2017 - 8:52am

VIDEO: Tesla News Includes Big Q1 Loss, Model 3, Solar City Sales, More

This week's Tesla news has updates on the company's profitability, an update on the Model 3's production, a new sales model for the Solar City products, and more.

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