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 Mar 27 2017 - 11:14am

High Horse Performance sets another Dodge Hellcat 1/4-mile Record

This past weekend at Cecil County Dragway in Maryland, the High Horse Performance team brought their familiar white Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat out for the first time of the season and the results were very good – with Josh Schwartz and the Top Cat Challenger setting the new record for the world’s quickest Hellcat car.

By Denis Flierl Mar 27 2017 - 7:18am

Snow Slows Rear Drive Subaru BRZ GT300; Why Doesn’t STI Add AWD?

Snow at the first race of the SUPER GT season slowed the Subaru BRZ GT300 race car. Why doesn’t Subaru make the coupe AWD?

By Parks McCants Mar 26 2017 - 7:58pm

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Presents Exceptional 2-Row value

It’s not often that a manufacturer lends a less than fully loaded car or light truck offering to a journalist for drive review, so I rented one, and set out on an 800 mile, 24 hour turnaround in the rain. I learned a thing or two as to Santa Fe Sports, front-wheel-drive road worthiness, mostly good.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Offtrax, Subaru XV Winter Challenge

By Denis Flierl Mar 26 2017 - 8:31am

Subaru Builds the New Crosstrek for Urban Adventure-Seekers; Offtrax Shows You Why

Why is the new Subaru Crosstrek built for urban adventure-seekers? Our Canadian Offtrax friends show you why.

By Dave Ashton Mar 24 2017 - 12:01pm

Tesla Model S And X Could Save You From When Gas Runs Out

With all the cool gadgets and modern technology inside the Tesla Model X, it could be just the vehicle to safeguard you in the next apocalypse.

Prius owner reviews the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

By John Goreham Mar 24 2017 - 9:44am

What Does a Three-Time Prius Owner Think of the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?

A long-time Toyota Prius driver tries out the Hyundai Ioniq and shares his thoughts on the new hybrid.

By Denis Flierl Mar 24 2017 - 8:05am

Subaru Builds New Forester S Limited for Russia; 2.0XT Looks Without the Extra Price Tag

Subaru is building Russia a new 2017 Forester S Limited model. It gets the 2.0XT looks without the extra price tag.

Mercedes-AMG E43 Sedan for Victoria Police

By Will Maley Mar 23 2017 - 3:42pm

Mercedes-AMG E43 Enters the Police Force

The Victoria Police have an all new member for their highway patrol and it wears a three-pointed star.

By Patrick Rall Mar 23 2017 - 3:41pm

C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Caught Testing at Laguna Seca

Three new videos have arrived on YouTube showing what is believed to be the C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 doing some testing at the historic Laguna Seca Raceway in California, with and without the huge rear spoiler that we have seen on some of the other spy shots and videos of the test mules in action.

Lexus tops Audi and Jaguar in sustomer service again

By John Goreham Mar 23 2017 - 2:31pm

Lexus Takes Back Top Customer Satisfaction Spot From Jaguar and Audi for 2017

Luxus regains the top spot on J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Index.

By Patrick Rall Mar 23 2017 - 1:11pm

Shelby GT350 Mustang Owners Suing Ford for Overheating Issues on the Track

The law firm Hagens Berman announced yesterday that in cooperation with Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, they will be representing a group of 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang owners who have filed a class action suit against Ford Motor Company due to the fact that their muscle cars are prone to overheating transmissions and differentials – forcing the car into limp mode and putting the drivers at risk.

By Dave Ashton Mar 23 2017 - 12:25pm

The Best Way To Detail Your Hyundai Veloster Turbo

There are many examples of products on the market and processes for the best way to detail your car, but one Veloster forum post gives great insight into how to get the best detailing from your Veloster.

By Parks McCants Mar 23 2017 - 12:12pm

2017 Honda CR-V Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Rating

The reinvented 2017 Honda CRV SUV earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Rating when equipped with Honda Sensing ™. We lake a closer look at CR-V., and what it takes to earn the highest crash-safety rating in the land.

By Dave Ashton Mar 23 2017 - 10:56am

Tesla Owners Still Love Their Model S and Model X After Faults

Tesla vehicle owners seem to be the rare breed that still love their cars despite problems.

Meet the couple with his and hers Lexus RX 350 crossovers.

By John Goreham Mar 23 2017 - 10:24am

Safety of Key Importance to Crazy Couple With His and Hers Lexus RX 350 Crossovers

This kooky couple ended up with two very similar, but not identical Lexus RX 350 crossovers in their driveway. Here's how it happened.

2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI, Bobsled run

By Denis Flierl Mar 23 2017 - 7:11am

NEW VIDEO: Subaru WRX STI’s Insane Bobsled Run; A Behind the Scenes Look

Watch a new behind the scenes video of the Subaru WRX STI’s insane bobsled run.

Mazda releases price and image of Hardtop for Miata it will not sell you.

By John Goreham Mar 22 2017 - 4:18pm

The Factory-Direct Hardtop For Your 2016 or 2017 Miata Mazda Won't Sell You

Mazda has a sweet factory hardtop for your ND Miata that it won't let you buy.

By Patrick Rall Mar 22 2017 - 3:34pm

Corvette Racing Wins 3rd Straight 12 Hours of Sebring

While a trio of Cadillac prototype racecars took the top three spots in the overall race to the checkered flag at the 2017 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race, the #3 Chevrolet Corvette drove to victory in the GT LeMans class – giving Corvette Racing its 3rd straight GTLM win at Sebring.

By Will Maley Mar 22 2017 - 3:03pm

Maserati Announces Recall For Levante Due To the Gearbox

It seems lately that we have been writing a lot of stories about Maserati recalling one or many of their models. Sadly, this trend continues as the Italian automaker announced another recall.

By Patrick Rall Mar 22 2017 - 1:36pm

Ride Along with the Ford F150 Raptor in the Baja 1000

Ford Motor Company has released a cool new documentary-type video discussing the F150 Raptor’s strong efforts in the 2016 Baja 1000 with both 360-degree and virtual reality format – giving us all a chance to ride along with the Raptor as it makes its way through one of the world’s most grueling off-road races.

Owners modify Lexus RC F with exhaust and other parts.

By John Goreham Mar 22 2017 - 12:55pm

VIDEO: Lexus RC F Performance Coupe Becoming Popular Platform For Tuning and Exhaust Modifications

The V8 powered Lexus RC F and its RC 200t and RC 350 counterparts are being modified by many owners.

By Dave Ashton Mar 22 2017 - 12:44pm

Tesla Model 3 Release May Be Delayed Until 2018

Recently, Goldman Sachs downgraded Tesla stocks believing they wouldn't be able to ship the Model 3 on time. However, Tesla fans are optimistic 80,000 Model 3's will be released this year. With such an optimistic schedule this year, we will look into the details surrounding the model 3 released details and numbers.

By Dave Ashton Mar 22 2017 - 11:22am

Tesla Could Make The Next Generation Of Cop Cars

London, UK are planning to upgrade their police vehicles to become more environmentally friendly, which could just be the right opportunity for Tesla.

By Patrick Rall Mar 22 2017 - 10:24am

2017 Ram Trucks get a New Two-Tone Exterior Look

This morning at the Dallas Auto Show, FCA’s Ram Truck brand announced that starting later this year, trucks finished with the Laramie Longhorn package will get a new two-tone exterior look – with the White Gold found along the bottom of the trucks being replaced by a new dark brown with a fairly strange name.

2017 Subaru WRX STI GRC, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Patrik Sandell

By Denis Flierl Mar 22 2017 - 8:01am

Here's How Patrik Sandell Prepares for Subaru WRX STI GRC Challenge; It’s a Bit Unconventional

How does Patrik Sandell prepare for his new challenge in the Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross car? It’s a bit unconventional.

By Will Maley Mar 21 2017 - 3:59pm

Aston Martin Drops Rapide's Gas Engine for 2018

Starting next year, you will not be able to get an Aston Martin Rapide with a V12 engine.

Genovation Corvette with the Space shuttle

By Patrick Rall Mar 21 2017 - 2:53pm

Genovation All-Electric Corvette gets Carbon Fiber Wheels

After discussing how the all-electric Chevrolet Corvette Z06 named the Genovation GXE hit a whopping 209 miles per hour last week – making it the fastest road-going electric vehicle in the world – the company behind that record-setting EV announced that the run was made on carbon fiber wheels which will also be included on their production models.

Review: 2017 Toyota Corolla iM offers exceptional value.

By John Goreham Mar 21 2017 - 2:20pm

2017 Toyota Corolla iM - Hard To Beat At $20K

We spent some quality time with the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM and found much to love about this high-value hatchback.

By Dave Ashton Mar 21 2017 - 12:50pm

Testing The Hyundai Tucson Pedestrian Detection and Emergency Braking The Wrong Way

This video shows how well the Hyundai pedestrian detection and emergency braking system works just not in the safest manner.

By Dave Ashton Mar 21 2017 - 12:01pm

Hyundai Veloster Turbo in the shop for the 4th time, for real?

Just when everything is going great with your Hyundai Veloster Turbo, there is always something that can possibly go wrong or does it?

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