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 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 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 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.

By Will Maley Jan 26 2017 - 4:00pm

Someone Is Selling A 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda and Everything Works

If you wanted to get an idea of the excess luxuries that the eighties was known for, then you need to take a look at the Aston Martin Lagonda sedan.

By Parks McCants Jan 26 2017 - 3:30pm

Acura NSX is Green Car Journal’s ‘2017 Luxury Green Car of the Year’

Our friends at Green Car Journal just named Acura NSX “2017 Luxury Car of the Year.” Here’s why.

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By Parks McCants Jan 26 2017 - 2:40pm

Honda Ridgeline lands KBB 2017 ‘Top 10 Best Resale Value’ rating

True enough: The folks at “Kelley Blue Book” look into the future based on past, and current, depreciation trends, predicting long-term residual trade-in market values of your current ride and more. This year, the “top 10.” is dominated by pickup trucks and SUVs, as is the current U.S. auto market. Ridgeline makes the cut.

By Parks McCants Jan 26 2017 - 1:56pm

Honda Accord earns Good Housekeeping’s ‘2017 Best New Car’

Good Housekeeping magazine, the folks that honored Honda Odyssey for great utility, built in vacuum included, just awarded Honda Accord Sport, it’s best sedan for 2017. How, what, and why? Let's take a closer look.

By Patrick Rall Jan 26 2017 - 1:14pm

The Yenko SC Camaro is Reborn with 800hp

Last week we brought you the news of the new 2017 Chevrolet Corvette with the 800hp Yenko conversion and today, we take a look at a similar package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS – packing classic Yenko graphics and an 800 horsepower engine build.

Strong Toyota Highlander Sales results in jobs boost for Indiana.

By John Goreham Jan 26 2017 - 12:45pm

Explosive 2017 Toyota Highlander Sales Result In More American Jobs

American's preference for theToyota Highlander prompts Toyota to add 400 more jobs in Indiana.

By Patrick Rall Jan 26 2017 - 10:46am

Ford GT Officially Packs 647hp, Hits 216mph

Ford Motor Company has finally offered the most important information on the new Ford GT, explaining that the specially tuned EcoBoost V6 delivers 647 horsepower and 550lb-ft of torque - allowing the svelte supercar to reach a top speed of 216 miles per hour and making the new GT the fastest Ford road car ever.

Were does Toyota build its cars for the U.S.A.?

By John Goreham Jan 26 2017 - 9:58am

Where does Toyota build the vehicles it sells in the U.S.? - We break it down

Toyota builds a lot of cars, trucks, and crossovers in North America, but how many of those are actually built in the U.S.A.?

By Denis Flierl Jan 26 2017 - 8:33am

Subaru WRX is Best in Resale Value Again; 2 Stablemates Also Get Top Honors

The 2017 Subaru WRX has done it again in Kelly Blue Books Best Resale Value Awards. What two popular sports cars did it beat?

By Dave Ashton Jan 26 2017 - 8:29am

Hyundai Includes 'Value Edition' To Increase Veloster US Lineup

Hyundai have now added a new Value Edition to their Veloster lineup, saving customers $950.

By Dave Ashton Jan 26 2017 - 5:24am

Is The Tesla S P100D The New Supercar? 0-60mph in Only 2.389 Seconds

Although the Tesla S P100D hasn't posted any official record times recently, online reports using the Ludicrous and Insane modes are showing unofficial record beating times.

The Porsche Panamera has taken top luxury spot in the 2017 best residual value listings.

By Marc Stern Jan 25 2017 - 11:30pm

Is Your Vehicle Holding Its Value? Here Is KBB’s Listing Of Top Models

Kelley Blue Book released the winners of the vehicles that it believes will retain their residual value best over the next five years.

Volkswagen is helping ski and snowboard instructors get to the office on time

By Marc Stern Jan 25 2017 - 8:25pm

VW Golf Alltracks Get Ski Instructors “To The Office”

U.S. ski and snowboard instructors have a deal with Volkswagen that will help these teaching professionals "get to the office" in snowy weather.

By Mary Conway Jan 25 2017 - 4:05pm

Ford creates new Omnicraft parts brand to grow its service business

Ford is now making parts for other makes and models so you can get them serviced at your Ford dealer.

Chevy Says its Colorado ZR2 Tops Toyota Tacoma - The Full Story

By John Goreham Jan 25 2017 - 3:32pm

Chevy Colorado Tops Tacoma - Except In This One Critical Way

Chevy has created a detailed breakdown of why its new Colorado ZR2 is way more awesome than the Tacoma. The Chevy folks missed one important detail.

By Will Maley Jan 25 2017 - 1:38pm

How Much Does It Cost To Have A 1992 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hit A Million Kilometers?

The W124 E-Class is considered by many to be one of the most reliable Mercedes-Benz vehicles ever built. Recently, one has gone over a million kilometers (621,371 miles).

Good Housekeeping has a lot to say about the Toyota Prius.

By John Goreham Jan 25 2017 - 1:05pm

Good Housekeeping Just Told 30 Million Readers This About Prius

What does Good Housekeeping know about the Toyota Prius? Quite a bit.

NASCAR Camry shows off Toyota's new grill design.

By John Goreham Jan 25 2017 - 9:43am

Toyota shows off everyone's favorite V8 Camry at Detroit Auto Show

The new NASCAR Camry benefits from the new look of the 2018 Toyota Camry.

By John Goreham Jan 25 2017 - 9:25am

How Did Lexus Earn This Design Award In Detroit?

Wasn't Lexus supposed to be the frumpy, boring car company? What happened?

New Subaru 3-Row crossover, New Subaru 7-passenger SUV

By Denis Flierl Jan 25 2017 - 8:15am

Subaru Has a Trump Card Up its Sleeve; Why it’s Good News for their New 3-Row Crossover

Subaru has a Trump Card up its sleeve with the new President, Why it’s good news for their new 3-Row Crossover.

By Dave Ashton Jan 25 2017 - 7:36am

Hyundai Motor Profits Down 39% From Car Sales, Here Is Why We Think Sales May Have Dropped

Hyundai Motor Co. have seen a drop in sales at home and abroad in the fourth quarter, the lowest amount in seven years.

By Denis Flierl Jan 25 2017 - 7:22am

Subaru History: How they Set 2 World Records and 13 International Records at the Same Time [Video]

This week 28 years ago, the first-generation Subaru Legacy set a world speed record. How fast did the Legacy go?

The judge overseeing the VW emissions rigging dealer settlement has given final approval to the $1.2 billion agreement

By Marc Stern Jan 24 2017 - 10:38pm

Judge Okays $1.2 Billion Dieselgate Dealer Settlement Package

The Volkswagen emissions scandal continues to lurch to a conclusion as the judge in the case approves the dealer settlement.

VW plans to embed 5th generation onnectivity in its upcoming I.D. electric vehicles

By Marc Stern Jan 24 2017 - 9:21pm

VW To Embed 5th Gen Connectivity On Upcoming I.D. Electrics

Volkswagen plans to embed 5G (fifth gen) connectivity in its upcoming line of I.D. electrics. The hatchback model was unveiled at last year's Paris Auto Show, while the 2025 MPV-style microvan -- styled like the original iconic Microbus -- was unveiled at this month's Detroit Auto Show. An SUV arrives in 2022.

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