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 Will Maley Jan 31 2017 - 11:11am

Car2Go Adds Some Mercedes-Benz Models

Car2Go, one of the world's largest car-sharing services operated by Daimler has been primarily using the Smart ForTwo in North America. But that will be changing in the near future.

By Dave Ashton Jan 31 2017 - 9:28am

Hyundai Canada Want You To Rate Your Car Online

Hyundai Motors Canada have teamed up with user generated content providers Reevoo to collect user data from real Hyundai owners.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 2017 Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 31 2017 - 9:00am

Why Subaru Wanted the New Impreza to Cut All Ties with Stablemate WRX/STI

The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza has officially cut ties with the WRX/STI now that it’s built in America. What’s next for the performance sedan?

By Dave Ashton Jan 31 2017 - 6:20am

2018 Hyundai Sonata Spy Shots Show New Facelift

After road testing in Michigan, the first shots of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata have popped up online showing upgraded styling.

An I.D. series Microbus-style MPV electric van will join Volkswagen's lineup in 2025.

By Marc Stern Jan 30 2017 - 10:08pm

VW Electrics Offer Developers Loads Of Design Flexibility

VW's design chief says that electric vehicles offer lots of design flexibility so that future cars will likely be radically different than today's vehicles.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 30 2017 - 8:24pm

2017 Honda CR-V Punts Unique Super Bowl Food Promo

Come on, who doesn’t like to eat on the big game day? American Honda, 2017 CR-V, Amazon and ‘Tasty’ team up to bring you a unique eating experience while promoting the most advanced CR-V in the maker’s history. Honda says “upgrade your game day.”

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 30 2017 - 4:14pm

Breaking Down the 2017 Dodge Charger Lineup

The 2017 Dodge Charger benefits from a pair of new Daytona models and after seeing some confusion online as to how the new Charger Daytona fits into the lineup – we wanted to put together a piece detailing each of the trimlines for Dodge’s muscle sedan.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 30 2017 - 3:37pm

2017 Dodge Challenger GT: Does It Live Up To The Name?

We test the all-new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT with AWD and find it to be ideal for New England Grand Touring.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 30 2017 - 3:28pm

New Mid-Engine Corvette Test Mule Sightings

New images are popping up on Facebook and Instagram showing what appears to be a mid-engine test car next to what is clearly a modified mule of the C7 Corvette – stoking up the rumors that General Motors is working on a more potent C7 in addition to a mid-engine supercar which may be part of the C8 lineup.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 30 2017 - 1:23pm

Final 2017 F150 Raptor Raises $207k for Juvenile Diabetes Research

The final 2017 Ford F150 Raptor built for this model year was auctioned off last week at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, and when the final gavel sounded – the last new Raptor built raised a whopping $207,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 30 2017 - 12:01pm

GM, Honda Alliance Intent in Bringing Fuel Cell Technology Mainstream

As announced Monday in Detroit. The General Motors, Honda Fuel Cell Development Alliance formed in 2013, moves forward with a partnership manufacturing agreement furthering the intent to take Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology mainstream.

Volkswagen has taken over as the world's number one automaker.

By Marc Stern Jan 30 2017 - 11:09am

VW Bumps Toyota From Top Spot As World’s Biggest Automaker

Toyota has been dethroned as the world's number one automaker by Volkswagen. Slowing sales in the U.S. and China combined to move Toyota into second place.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 30 2017 - 10:07am

Watch Scott Pruett Crash the Lexus RC F at 24 Hours of Daytona

Want to see a very special Lexus RC F coupe crash? Look no further.

2017 Subaru Forester, Chrysler Pacifica, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, 2017 Utility Vehicle of the Year

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 30 2017 - 8:50am

Would You Pick Subaru Forester Over a Full-Size Minivan or Luxury SUV for Utility Vehicle of the Year?

The 2017 Subaru Forester is a finalist for the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. It’s up against a minivan and a luxury SUV for top honors. Who wins this contest?

By Dave Ashton Jan 30 2017 - 5:46am

2018 Hyundai Veloster Spotted Out Testing

The 2018 Hyundai Veloster has been spotted on the streets showing us brief glimpses of its next incarnation.

Audi has recalled a number of vehicles to repair airbag, seatbelt and coolant pump problems.

By Marc Stern Jan 30 2017 - 12:23am

Is Your Audi Part Of The Latest Recall? Here Is Your Answer

Audi has recalled about 600,000 vehicles for a variety of problems. The problems include issues with the coolant pump and side curtain head-protecting airbag systems.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 29 2017 - 4:58pm

Impressive debut for Acura NSX GT-3 Daytona Rolex 24

At the 12 hour mark, the Michael Shank Racing Acura NSX GT-3 lead one of, of if not, the toughest endurance track race held in North America. That’s exciting!

New Subaru 3-Row CUV, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 29 2017 - 8:42am

Why is Subaru so Cocky? They Have a Right to Be

Subaru could be the best kept secret on the planet. Why is Subaru so confident about the future?

VW has three major national sites where it is storing vehicles bought back in the Dieselgate scandal.

By Marc Stern Jan 28 2017 - 11:23pm

Do You Know Where VW Sends Repurchased Diesels? All Over The Place

As the size of the repurchased diesel vehicle fleet grows, VW finds places to store them. So far, sharp-eyed readers have located three major sites across the country.

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 28 2017 - 4:04pm

Michael Shank Racing Acura NSX GT Race Ready for Rolex 24 Hour

After 3 days of testing in Daytona, Florida, the 86 and 93 car of Rolex 24 Hour winning team Michael Shank Racing takes to the grid in seventh and ninth position,(Daytona GT Class) great positioning for the start of this grueling 24 hour marathon driving team event.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 28 2017 - 8:54am

Why You Should Wait for the All-New 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

The new 2018 Subaru XV Crosstrek is coming later this year. Should you buy a 2017, or wait for the new model?

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 28 2017 - 8:39am

Drive a Subaru, Get Free Parking; You Can also Win a New Outback at this PGA Event

Subaru has announced a new partnership with PGA of Australia. Golfers can win a new 2017 Subaru Outback, and Subaru owners get free parking at the inaugural event.

Audi will campaign a trio of independent racers as the 2017 endurance racing begins with the 24 Hours of Daytona

By Marc Stern Jan 28 2017 - 12:01am

Enduro Season Starts With 3 Audi Racing Teams Campaigning R8 LMS Race Cars

Audi Motorsports has fielded three independent teams that have been given factory-backing as they campaign their R8 LMS supercars.

Prosecutors say EX-CEO Martin Winterkorn knew of diesel cheating earlier than he had admitted.

By Marc Stern Jan 27 2017 - 8:06pm

Ex-VW CEO Knew Of Diesel Cheat Earlier Than He Admitted -- Prosecutors

German prosecutors allege that former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn knew of diesel emissions cheating earlier than he has told authorities.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 27 2017 - 3:00pm

Why the All-Wheel Drive Dodge Challenger GT doesn't Pack Hemi Power

The 2017 Dodge Challenger GT is the first ever 2-door muscle car to offer all-wheel drive and after receiving tons of questions asking why this car doesn’t pack Hemi power, we wanted to look at why FCA made the first ever 2-door muscle car with all-wheel drive a V6 model.

By Will Maley Jan 27 2017 - 1:57pm

Mercedes-AMG's Super Bowl Commercial Pays Tribute To Easy Rider

Take a Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster, the Coen Brothers, Peter Fonda, and a biker bar. What would you end up with?

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 27 2017 - 7:59am

Subaru Suddenly Loses KBB’s Best Mainstream Brand to Toyota; Which Brand Belongs in Your Garage?

In KBB’s Best Resale Value awards, Subaru has lost its top spot to Toyota. But ALG says it’s Subaru who’s #1. Which brand is best?

By Dave Ashton Jan 27 2017 - 7:16am

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Solves Our Traffic Problems With Tunnels Under Los Angeles

Tesla CEO and visionary Elon Musk may just have the solution for traffic problems with plans to start tunnelling and building underground traffic networks to ease congestion he stated in a recent Tweet.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 27 2017 - 12:30am

How Often Should You Change Ford F-150 Oil and What's The Best Oil for F-150 Engine

How often do you guys change oil? asked one of the Ford F150 owner in F150 Ecoboost Owners Only Facebook group. Here is what many Ecoboost truck owners replied, sharing their experience. They also discuss the best oil type for their trucks engines.

Audi Q5 developers had great goals that they achieved, the Porsche Macan and Mercedes-Benz GLC.

By Marc Stern Jan 26 2017 - 7:51pm

Q5 Given Look Of An Audi, But Feel Of The Macan and GLC

When the engineers sat down with their laptops and tablets to begin designing the Q5, the team had two mark, the Porsche Macan and the Mercedes-Benz GLC. As this report show, they achieved their goals.

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