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 Dave Ashton Mar 10 2017 - 11:08am

5 Best Suggestions From New Tesla Model S Owners

There's nothing like getting solid advice from someone who owns the same vehicle as the one you want to buy or have just bought. Here are some of the best tips from present Tesla Model S owners.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Impreza Recall

By Denis Flierl Mar 10 2017 - 7:40am

New Subaru Impreza Recalled for Rearview Camera Freeze; There’s an Increased Risk of Crash or Injury

Subaru is recalling 25,567 new 2017 Impreza compact vehicles for a rearview camera freeze. There’s an increased risk of crash or injury.

Porsche has recalled 18,000 2015-17 Macans to repair problems with the passenger occupant detection system.

By Marc Stern Mar 9 2017 - 10:58pm

Porsche Recalls 18,000 Macans To Replace Their PODS Sensors

Porsche has recalled 18,000 2015-17 compact crossover Macans to replace the sensor mat on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) which protects front seat passengers by turning the airbag on.

By Patrick Rall Mar 9 2017 - 3:36pm

Ford Mustang can now Read Chinese Handwriting

The Ford Mustang is the bestselling sports car in China, but the Motor Company is working to make it even more attractive to local buyers – introducing a new version of their SYNC 3 infotainment system specifically for the Chinese market.

By Patrick Rall Mar 9 2017 - 2:54pm

There Could be a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with LT5 Power

A new batch of rumors on the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28 have cropped up, this time focusing on the discussions late last year on the LT5 engine which could soon power the Corvette – or the new Camaro Z28 could use an all-new engine design to dominate the road course.

By Dave Ashton Mar 9 2017 - 12:34pm

Will The Tesla Model 3's Main Rival Ultimately Be Toyota?

By the time the Tesla Model 3 is released could its main competitor be car giant Toyota or will it be plain sailing for the California carmaker?

By Dave Ashton Mar 9 2017 - 11:16am

Hyundai Debuts FE Fuel Cell Concept To Launch In 2018 Raising Stakes of Hydrogen's Future

Hyundai has debuted their latest FE Fuel Cell Concept vehicle which should reach production by 2018.

By John Goreham Mar 9 2017 - 10:09am

Mazda's 2017 CX-5 Compact Crossover Prices Revealed

The new 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover starts at $24K

No Toyotas or Lexus Models On List Of Quick-Turn Cars

By John Goreham Mar 9 2017 - 9:40am

No Toyotas or Lexus Models On This List Of Quick-Turn Cars

By Patrick Rall Mar 9 2017 - 9:06am

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Review: All-Terrain Luxury on a Budget

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk offers the greatest off-roading capabilities in the model lineup, a cabin loaded with premium features and room for five for under $50,000 – making it one of the best options on the market for someone shopping for a luxury SUV that can be taken off-road with confidence.

2017 Subaru Outback, Audi Allroad, Volkswagen Golf SportWagon, U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Cars for Families”

By Denis Flierl Mar 9 2017 - 7:26am

Subaru Outback is U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Cars for Families”; It Beats 2 Popular European Models

Subaru’s 2017 Outback is named U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Cars for Families”. It beats 2 popular European models. There’s 5 reasons why.

The Porsche Macan Mission E will join Volkswagen's expanding electric vehicle family as the carmaker moves ahead with plans for 30 electrics (VW) by 2025.

By Marc Stern Mar 8 2017 - 11:22pm

Which Porsche Is Next On Electric List? The Macan Mission E

As part of its expanding committment to electric vehicles, Porsche plans an all-electric version of its popular compact crossover Macan. The automaker has also been authorized to add another electric to its lineup.

By Will Maley Mar 8 2017 - 2:43pm

Mercedes-AMG GT Concept Previews A New Four-Door

Mercedes-AMG GT Concept may cause you to think this is a preview for the next-generation GT coupe, but you would be wrong.

By Parks McCants Mar 8 2017 - 2:29pm

Honda Clarity Electric Trio takes center stage at 2017 NYIAS

This is a big development for Honda, as well as the Honda electrification fans that embraced the very limited, short lived Fit battery electric. For 2017, Honda presents three Clarity electric variants, on the road to 75% fleet electrification by 2030.

By Patrick Rall Mar 8 2017 - 1:04pm

The Chevrolet Camaro Track Concept Debuts as a European 1LE

General Motors has used the Geneva Motor Show to introduced the Chevrolet Camaro Track Concept, which is little more than the American Camaro SS 1LE with a jazzy paint job and the 8-speed automatic transmission – and I kind of love it.

By Dave Ashton Mar 8 2017 - 11:14am

Fully Charging Your Tesla S P100D Gives 40% Power Difference

If you want the most power and acceleration from your Tesla you had better give it a full charge.

By Dave Ashton Mar 8 2017 - 10:36am

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Plugin Exclusive From The Geneva Motor show

Hyundai brought along their full gamut of electric vehicles to the Geneva Motor show, along with the debut of the plug-in model.

Why Consumer Reports Really Hates the 2017 Toyota Tacoma

By John Goreham Mar 8 2017 - 9:19am

Consumer Reports Calls 2017 Toyota Tacoma "Worst Buy"– Here’s What Really Bothers Them

Consumer Reports issues a confusing report panning the top-selling midsize truck in America. Here is a detailed breakdown on why the group dislikes the 2017 Toyota Tacoma.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru XV, Geneva International Motor Show 2017

By Denis Flierl Mar 8 2017 - 8:17am

This New Extreme Feature Will Make 2018 Subaru Crosstrek a Desirable Vehicle for Adventure Seekers

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has been unveiled in Geneva and comes with a new extreme feature that will make it an ideal vehicle for adventure seekers.

The Audi Q5 is up for World Car of the Year. VW has seen its fortunes recover to the point that four of the vehicles built by the Volkswagen Group are potential award winners.

By Marc Stern Mar 7 2017 - 10:49pm

Things Get Better for VW; Four Products Competing For World Car Awards

Things keep getting better for Volkswagen. Though it has been only 18 months since the automaker admitted it had been involved in a decade-long diesel emissions scam and though sales had slackened in 2016, the automaker has rebounded as the scandal has ended. Now, it is on track potentially to two major automotive awards.

By Parks McCants Mar 7 2017 - 6:51pm

Honda Civic Type-R Arrives State Side Spring 2017

Short of stating the exact date of arrival for the all-new world-platform manufactured in England Civic Type-R, American Honda’s Sage Marie shared a factoid or two Tuesday in Geneva with attending auto journalist as to the specs, and arrival date, of the much anticipated Civic Type-R. We look for Type R to arrive state side in the late Spring 2017.

By Parks McCants Mar 7 2017 - 2:26pm

New Volvo XC60 presents stunning, autonomous accident avoidance

For Volvo fans that don’t require 3-row seating in a premium SUV format, Volvo engineering takes the most popular premium 2-row SUV in Europe, to the pinnacle of automated hands-free accident avoidance and hybrid sports performance.

By Patrick Rall Mar 7 2017 - 2:25pm

Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 lifts the Ford F150 Raptor to 605hp

The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is the most powerful factory-built half-ton F-Series of all time, but for those Raptor owners who need far more power, the folks at Hennessey Performance have you covered with their new VelociRaptor 600 package – which lifts the output of the 3.5L V6 from 450 to 605 horsepower.

By Patrick Rall Mar 7 2017 - 12:00pm

What to Expect at the Hellcat Jeep Debut in New York

We know that a new Jeep Grand Cherokee with some variation of the Hellcat Hemi will debut next month at the New York International Auto Show, but with little official information on this new high performance SUV – here is a quick look at what we might see when the vehicle expected to be called the Trackhawk debuts in the Big Apple.

By Patrick Rall Mar 7 2017 - 11:17am

2017 Camaro ZL1 Hits Forza Horizon 3 with 7 Other Vehicles

The newest car pack for the Xbox racing game Forza Horizon 3 arrives today and the star of this package is the new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – which makes its first video game appearance alongside a 1959 BMW, a 1972 Land Rover, a 1983 Volvo and a few other unique performance vehicles.

By Dave Ashton Mar 7 2017 - 11:08am

Hyundai To unveil FE Fuel Cell Concept At Geneva Motor Show

Hyundai expected to reveal their FE fuel cell concept at the Geneva Motor Show.

By Denis Flierl Mar 7 2017 - 8:10am

Subaru Reveals All-New 2018 Crosstrek (XV); Full Gallery and Details

Subaru reveals the all-new 2018 XV (Crosstrek in the US) at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. Check out the full gallery and details here.

Volkswagen will have the official debut of the new, luxury Arteon his week in Geneva.

By Marc Stern Mar 7 2017 - 12:16am

VW Luxury Arteon To Have Official Debut At Geneva Show

VW will officially launch the replacement for the luxury CC model at the Geneva Auto Show this week. Named the Arteon, the new luxury model slots in above the Passat in the VW line. It will be a 2018 in Europe and will be available soon. Arteon will go on sale in the U.S. in 2019.

By Parks McCants Mar 6 2017 - 8:27pm

Production 2017 Civic Type-R stays true to Show Concept

Just mere hours before the Geneva reveal of Honda’s epic tire burner, an image dumped in cyberspace suggests that 2017 Civic Type-R will remain very true to the concept circulated in 2016.

By Patrick Rall Mar 6 2017 - 4:03pm

General Motors Sells Opel, Vauxhall to Peugeot for $1.376 billion

General Motors announced this morning that the company well sell the Opel and Vauxhall automotive operations in Europe and all of the accompanying assets with those brands including 11 production facilities and an engineering center to PSA – with a purchase price of 1.3 billion Euros or $1.376 billion US dollars.

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