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.

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

By Denis Flierl Feb 6 2017 - 7:49am

Nissan Frontier Sales Take a Big Slide; Is it in Anticipation of a Remodel?

The 2017 Nissan Frontier sales dropped like a rock to start the year. Why does Frontier take a slide down?

By Denis Flierl Feb 5 2017 - 8:24am

Why Subaru uses “Wimpy” Cartoon Character on Japan TV; Is it Working?

Subaru announces “Wimpy Pedal New Generation" to market their sports tourer. Why does Subaru use a cartoon character on Tokyo TV?

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2017 - 12:19pm

2017 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD Review; Why it’s Aptly Named

The Nissan Armada is large and is aptly named after the massive Spanish Armada ship that sailed in 1588.

By Will Maley Feb 4 2017 - 11:22am

The Curious Case Of Kia Not Mentioning 'Hybrid' With the Niro

If you have checked out the marketing campaign for the Kia Niro, you may have noticed there is something missing.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Scott Speed, Volkswagen, Tanner Foust

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2017 - 7:37am

New Subaru WRX STI GRC Spotted Testing in Japan by STI

Chris Atkinson’s Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross car has been seen testing in Japan. How serious is Subaru about winning?

Porsche, the luxury performance division of Volkswagen, reported record sales in January.

By Marc Stern Feb 4 2017 - 12:24am

Porsche Has Strongest Sales Month In January

Porsche, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, reported a record sales month in January. Sales bumped up more than 5 percent in January 2017.

Can Any EV Top the Toyota Prius Prime in Safety?

By John Goreham Feb 3 2017 - 3:39pm

Can Any EV Top The 2017 Prius Prime's Safety Scores?

The 2017 Prius Prime outscores Tesla and BMW on safety, but one model may challenge the Toyota.

By Dave Ashton Feb 3 2017 - 9:02am

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Will Put The Company Back On The Map

The 2018 Elantra GT will be making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show next week, which hopes to be the start of Hyundai getting back on top for 2017.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2017 - 8:32am

The Millennial-Focused Impreza Just Launched and it’s Already Changing Subaru’s Landscape

The newly released and redesigned 2017 Subaru Impreza just launched and it’s already changing Subaru’s landscape. What happened in January?

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2017 - 8:10am

2018 Subaru Legacy Gets More than a Refresh; Here's 25 New Improvements

The 2018 Subaru Legacy gets more than a refresh. Check out the 25 new improvements here.

Volkswagen's diesel buy back program may have an intended consequence, it may keep the seven-year sales rebound alive.

By Marc Stern Feb 3 2017 - 1:19am

Could VW Buy Back Program Be Today’s “Cash-for-Clunkers” Success?

With industry-wide car sales slowing a bit, Volkswagen's diesel repurchase program may prove the law of unintended consequences. It was instituted to get cheating diesel vehicles off the road and in doing so it may also keep the sales recovery going.

By Will Maley Feb 2 2017 - 3:11pm

Range Rover Reborn Brings Back the Original Model

Do you ever find yourself wishing that you had an all-new classic Range Rover? Land Rover has some very good news for you.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2017 - 1:24pm

Build Your 2017 Dodge Challenger with All-Wheel Drive Online Now

If you have been waiting to build and price the new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT on Dodge.com, your time has come, as the first ever all-wheel drive muscle coupe has joined the rest of the trim lines in the “Build Your Own” section.

By Parks McCants Feb 2 2017 - 1:10pm

Acura RDX carries premium compact sales momentum into 2017

With light trucks driving sales for Honda’s premium car brand, RDX, Acura’s 2-row crossover brings in the new year with a 3.2% sales uptick for the first month in 2017. We look to the numbers.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2017 - 12:56pm

The Hennessey HPE750 Camaro ZL1 Lays Down 661/695 (Video)

We frequently highlight new high performance packages from tuning companies for vehicles like the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 but today, we bring you a video showing the Hennessey HPE750 tuning package in action on the dyno – lifting the output of the supercharged Camaro to 661 rear wheel horsepower and 695lb-ft of torque.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2017 - 11:30am

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT Should Pack at Least 455hp

Ford Motor Company has announced that the refreshed 2018 Mustang GT will have a revamped 5.0L V8 with more horsepower and more torque and while they haven’t said just how much more, I expect figures of at least 455 horsepower – if not more.

By John Goreham Feb 2 2017 - 9:34am

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Outsells Tesla Models, Chevy Bolt, Leaf, i3, Other EVs

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle outsold all but one EV in January in the U.S. market.

By Denis Flierl Feb 2 2017 - 7:50am

It’s the Same Story for Subaru; Outback and Forester Are Smokin' Hot

It's getting to be the same thing every month with Subaru. The 2017 Subaru Outback and Forester are on fire. What new records did they set?

By Dave Ashton Feb 2 2017 - 5:49am

Mini Hyundai Crossover Spotted In The Wild, Will It Take On The Honda HR-V?

A new Mini Hyundai Crossover has been spied out on the road, which will hopefully take up the slack for the Korean car makers in this segment.

VW and regulators agreed on a settlement valued at up to $4.04 billion covering 3.0-liter turbodiesels impacted by the Dieselgate scandal

By Marc Stern Feb 1 2017 - 8:59pm

Despite Steps In The U.S., When Will Dieselgate Be Ending?

The Dieselgate scandal took another step toward winding up in th United States as Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $4.04 billion to take care of repairs 78,000 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels affected by the diesel cheating scandal and buybacks to another 22,000 that cannot be repaired.

By Parks McCants Feb 1 2017 - 1:26pm

Reinvented 2017 CR-V drives Honda to new January sales record

Honda hits yet another segment-sales-leader homerun, as the reinvented 2017 CR-V posts a year over year January record. We look to the numbers.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2017 - 1:25pm

Ford Mustang Starts 2017 by Outselling Camaro, Challenger in a Slow January

The sales numbers for January 2017 are in and for the third year in a row, the Ford Mustang has started the year by beating the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales – as all three American muscle cars post their worst January in the past few years.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2017 - 12:46pm

February 2017 Camaro of the Month: Jim Calombaris’ 1969 Z/28

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for February 2016 is the pristine 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 shown above, owned by Jim Calombaris.

By Dave Ashton Feb 1 2017 - 9:52am

Why Tesla And The Model 3 Will Be A Hit In 2017

Tesla Motors have grand plans for 2017 and with so many ventures in the pipeline, profits and shares in the company could just be the wise bet this year.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl Feb 1 2017 - 9:08am

How Tiny Subaru Keeps Beating Giant Rivals Honda and Nissan

Every year, Subaru is able to outpace its rivals Nissan and Honda in percentage of sales increase. How do they do it?

Tesla Model S Misses Top Safety Ratings in four categories.

By John Goreham Feb 1 2017 - 8:52am

3 Reasons the Tesla Model S Isn't Top-Rated For Safety

In IIHS Testing, the Tesla Model S misses earning top scores in not one, but three important ways.

By Dave Ashton Feb 1 2017 - 7:05am

Hyundai Start To Recall 2017 Elantras and Sonatas Due to a Weather Related Device

Hyundai Motors is currently doing recalls for the Elantra and Sonata due to defective airbag inflators on some vehicles.

While Golf is VW's strongest car family its new luxury model, the Arteon, will debut at Geneva.

By Marc Stern Jan 31 2017 - 11:38pm

VW To Debut New Luxury Arteon Model at Geneva Auto Show

With a month or so to go until Geneva, Volkswagen is already making noise on the new-model scene. The automaker will debut the Arteon a model that is the successor to the CC.

By John Goreham Jan 31 2017 - 5:39pm

How Many 2017 Fiat 124 Spiders Are Not Red?

The Fiat 124 Spider Club has polled its members and their color choices are a surprise.

By Patrick Rall Jan 31 2017 - 5:12pm

Details on the New Mechanical Bits of the 2018 Ford Mustang

We have already talked about the revised engine lineup and the new look of the 2018 Ford Mustang, but with more changes than just the end of the V6 planned for the mid-cycle refresh, here is a look at the other key mechanical changes for the 2018 Mustang.

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