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 Feb 15 2017 - 9:24am

Tesla Driver Uses Model S To Stop Runaway Car

Tesla driver purposefully sacrifices his vehicle to slow down driver on German Autobahn.

By Denis Flierl Feb 15 2017 - 8:29am

Subaru Wins First-Ever Best “Overall Brand” from CBB; Why Crosstrek is #1 in the Stable

Subaru wins its first-ever Best Retained Value “Overall Brand” Award from CBB. Crosstrek is also singled out. What does it tell consumers?

The Dieselgate drama continued to inch its way to a conclusion as a judge has approved an initial settlement of another part of the emissions case.

By Marc Stern Feb 14 2017 - 10:51pm

VW, Bosch Receive Preliminary OK Of Dieselgate Settlements

The Dieselgate scandal keeps inching toward a climax. In the latest chapter, a U.S. District Court judge has approved an initial settlement for Volkswagen and Robert Bosch to take care of issues that apply to 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels.

By Parks McCants Feb 14 2017 - 7:25pm

2017 Honda Clarity FCV Takes Hydrogen Fueled Car Mainstream [Video]

I believe electrification to be the future of personal transportation. Honda drives into an electric vehicle future with a soon to be expanded Clarity EV lineup. “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow,” is Honda’s call to a non polluting driving future, via a video campaign featuring hydrogen molecules. ( sort of.)

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Heads Into the Sunset.

By John Goreham Feb 14 2017 - 4:49pm

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata's Amazing Run Now Over - 2017 Model Arrives

The 2016 model year lasted 19 months for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. A look back at its accomplishments.

By Patrick Rall Feb 14 2017 - 4:02pm

Ford Could be Hinting to a New Mustang in Mach 1 or Boss 302 Trim

Ford Motor Company has included an S197 Boss 302 in new Mustang marketing materials along with showing off a 1971 Mach 1 at the Chicago Auto Show, leading many vocal social media participants to insist that these are hints to future models – so today we look at the likelihood of a new Mach 1 or Boss 302 Mustang.

By Will Maley Feb 14 2017 - 3:31pm

Smart Transitions to Electric Only For North America

Smart has never really had any luck in North America. Their best year in sales was in 2014 when they sold 10,453 vehicles. Since then, sales have been steadily declining thanks to low gas prices and consumers going to crossovers and SUVs. Because of this, Smart is making a drastic decision.

By Patrick Rall Feb 14 2017 - 3:02pm

Fireball Camaro Runs a 9.00 Quarter Mile - Setting the 6g Camaro Record

The “Fireball Camaro” was back in action this past weekend and after being the first 6th generation Camaro to run in the 10s and 9s, this monster muscle car has set the new record for the quickest and fastest modern Camaro in the quarter mile with a time of 9.003 at 149.03 miles per hour.

Toyota hybrids still outsell EVs globally, pass 10 million units.

By John Goreham Feb 14 2017 - 2:39pm

Toyota Hybrids Outselling All EVs Globally (Still)

Toyota's hybrid sales have now passed 10 million globally, continuing to outpace global EV sales.

By Patrick Rall Feb 14 2017 - 12:24pm

DSR Dodge Charger Beats JFR Chevrolet Camaro in NHRA Funny Car Season Opener

The 2017 NHRA drag racing season opened this past weekend at the Winternationals in Pomona, California, and Don Schumacher Racing got off to a great start as Matt Hagan drove his Dodge Charger funny car to a big win – beating Courtney Force and her John Force Racing Camaro in a Dodge/Chevy final-round shootout.

Tesla News with Alex includes Model 3 update.

By John Goreham Feb 14 2017 - 9:24am

Tesla News Includes Model 3, Frunk, Mobile App, and Stock

Tesla news this week includes speculation on Model 3 production and much more.

2017 Subaru WRX/STI, Impreza, Outback, Crosstrek, ALG 2017 Canadian Residual Value Awards

By Denis Flierl Feb 14 2017 - 8:43am

Valentine’s Love for Subaru Overflows with More Residual Value Awards; What it Means for Consumers

Subaru has racked up Best Mainstream brand three years in-a-row and gets four segment awards from ALG. What does all this love for Subaru mean for consumers?

By Dave Ashton Feb 14 2017 - 8:00am

Tesla Self-Driving Cars Have Much More Competition From Ford And GM

Tesla are not the only players in the autonomous vehicle world, with many of the competition, now investing heavily.

Gentex, a major rearview mirror manufacturer, sees a bright road ahead for rearviews.

By Marc Stern Feb 14 2017 - 1:06am

Gentex Sees Bright Road Ahead For Rearview Mirrors

Gentex, a leading manufacturer of rearview mirror display systems, believes that there will be a demand for systems that combine conventional and electronic technologies into hybrid systems.

Whether it is new or old, a recall is a recall and a Jetta is a Jetta, a vehicle VW recalled.

By Marc Stern Feb 13 2017 - 11:14pm

Why Do Manufacturers Recall Only A Few Cars? Here’s One Theory

Why would a manufacturer recall just two cars? There are several reasons including good public relations and good customer relations. In the long run, the recall, as tiny is it might be, just makes sense.

2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport has show to match the go.

By John Goreham Feb 13 2017 - 6:28pm

2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport Brings the Bling

Toyota's new 2018 Sequoia has some equipment upgrades, but the look is the real news.

By William Wilcox Feb 13 2017 - 4:53pm

First Glance at Audi's new exclusive RS Q8 SUV with over 600 hp unveiled at Geneva Motor Show

A monster power Audi SUV set to rival x6m from BMW and Mercedes own AMG departments GLE 63s. First glance at the Audi RS Q8

What accessory or upgrade do Fiat 124 Spider owners desire most?

By John Goreham Feb 13 2017 - 3:06pm

The Upgrades Fiat 124 Spider Owners Desire Most

We polled the Fiat 124 Spider Fan Club members and this is what they told us they wanted most to upgrade their cars.

By Patrick Rall Feb 13 2017 - 2:24pm

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel: America's Most Fuel Efficient Non-Hybrid

General Motors has announced the official EPA fuel economy figures for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel and with a highway figure of 52 miles per gallon – the new diesel Cruze offers better highway fuel economy than any non-hybrid car sold in America while also packing the torque levels which made the previous diesel Cruze so much fun to drive.

By Will Maley Feb 13 2017 - 2:08pm

Mercedes-Maybach Introduces Their First SUV, But Not the One You Were Expecting

We have been reporting on a rumored SUV for Mercedes-Maybach during the past few months. It would be using the platform for the next-generation GLS. Well, Mercedes-Maybach has announced an SUV, but it isn't a GLS-based model.

By Patrick Rall Feb 13 2017 - 12:53pm

3 Reasons Why the Mopar 17 Challenger is my Favorite Mopar Model

FCA’s Mopar brand has offered a special, limited edition vehicle in each of the past seven years and I have liked them all, but the Mopar 17 Challenger is easily my favorite – for 3 very simple reasons.

By Dave Ashton Feb 13 2017 - 9:38am

Father Of Late Tesla Driver Blames Car For Incident

Father of Casey Speckman says that she could be alive today if she was driving another vehicle.

2017 Subaru Outback, Outback 2.0D, OzRoamer’s Car of the Year (COTY)

By Denis Flierl Feb 13 2017 - 8:57am

Untamed Subaru Outback 2.0L Turbo-Diesel Beats Impressive Field to Win OzRoamer's AWD SUV Award

The 2017 Subaru Outback has added an award to the trophy case, winning it from recreational vehicle magazine OzRoamer. Why does the “wild” Outback 2.0L turbo diesel get the nod?

By Dave Ashton Feb 13 2017 - 8:17am

How Hyundai Start The Big Push For New Crossovers

There are big styling and line up changes coming to the Hyundai crossover sector as seen by the latest spy shots.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, Patrik Sandell

By Denis Flierl Feb 13 2017 - 7:51am

New #55 WRX STI Supercar Debuts in Chicago; Subaru Will Fly in All 12 GRC Rounds

Subaru brings their new Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar to Chicago. Two new drivers will compete in all 12 GRC rounds.

By Denis Flierl Feb 12 2017 - 7:46am

Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ Score 1-2 "Best Sports Car" in KBB’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

Kelly Blue Book says the 2017 Toyota 86 and 2017 Subaru BRZ will depreciate less than any other sports cars. What American coupe came in third?

Audi A3 sedan going through its paces as the automaker announces another sales mark in January.

By Marc Stern Feb 12 2017 - 1:18am

Audi Continues Sales Success With 73rd Consecutive Increase

Audi continued to set new sales marks in January as it posted its 73rd consecutive month-to-month sales increase. Led by crossovers and its small sedans, the automaker posted an overall 11 percent sales increase. Crossover sales were up 22 percent.

By Denis Flierl Feb 11 2017 - 9:55am

Why Coloradans Won’t Stop Asking this Couple, "Can I Buy Your Subaru Outback?"; Their Response is Legit!

These recent transplants from St Louis find out what the Subaru culture is like in Colorado. They keep hearing, “Can I buy your Subaru Outback?” Their response is legit!

The Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team will campaign again for 2016 with Scott Speed and Tanner Foust behind the wheel.

By Marc Stern Feb 10 2017 - 10:46pm

Drivers Return To Campaign Pair Of Beetles For VW Andretti

Renewing a competitive partnership for 2017, Scott Speed and Tanner Foust are returning for a fourth consecutive year to drive with the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross racing team.

By Parks McCants Feb 10 2017 - 5:47pm

Reinvented 2017 Honda CR-V ranked ‘Best Compact SUV for the Money’

With an 8.8 out of a possible “10” score, U.S. News and World Report ranked 2017 Honda CR-V #1 overall value in the white hot compact SUV segment for 2017. How’d Honda do it?

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