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.

Critics are calling the Camry names, but not the ones you'd expect.

By John Goreham Jan 19 2017 - 2:45pm

2018 Toyota Camry's New Look Has People Talking

Could it be possible that the new 2018 Toyota Camry has the mot exciting design in its class?

By Patrick Rall Jan 19 2017 - 1:37pm

What Owners Want in the Next Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger

The 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have proven to be far more popular than anyone at FCA had ever expected, but every owner can list something about his or her car that they would like to be different – and today we bring you a list of those features which current Hellcat owners would like to see in the next generation SRT Challenger and Charger.

By Patrick Rall Jan 19 2017 - 12:58pm

Trademark Issues Preventing Australian Chevrolet Corvette Sales

General Motors might like to sell the Chevrolet Corvette in Australia, but a rather odd trademark issue is preventing the company from introducing the legendary sports car Down Under.

By Patrick Rall Jan 19 2017 - 11:03am

2018 Ford Mustang Exterior Changes Detailed

Yesterday we talked about the revised engine lineup of the 2018 Ford Mustang and today we take a step by step look at the exterior changes made as part of the mid-cycle refresh of America’s bestselling sporty car.

By Dave Ashton Jan 19 2017 - 10:07am

Faraday Future May Not Be A Tesla Killer As Cash Runs Low And Executives Leave

Faraday Future who recently unveiled their FF 91 prototype at CES 2017 to much applause may seem to have a winning vehicle on their hands, but not everything seems as rosy under the surface.

Subaru Takata air bag recall, Forester, Outback, Impreza, WRX/STI

By Denis Flierl Jan 19 2017 - 9:00am

Subaru Announces Expanded Takata Air Bag Recall; Is Your Vehicle On the List?

Subaru of America announces expanded Takata air bag recall for 185,773 vehicles. Is your Subaru on the list?

By Dave Ashton Jan 19 2017 - 6:25am

Hyundai Plans Big Expansion For The US, $3.1 Billion In The Next 5 Years

Hyundai and their Kia Motors arm are planning big moves with an investment of over 50% and $3.1 billion in the next five years.

Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, was ordered to pay the owner of a diesel Yeti crossover

By Marc Stern Jan 18 2017 - 7:16pm

German Court Orders Compensation For Skoda Diesel Owner; No VW Action Yet

A German court has ordered Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen to repay the owner of a Yeti turbodiesel. Skoda is a subsidiary of Volkswagen. There is still no decision on VW turbodiesel repayments -- or not -- in Germany.

By Patrick Rall Jan 18 2017 - 3:31pm

The Future Jeep Grand Wagoneer could be Body-on-Frame

FCA recently announced a massive investment in the Warren Truck Assembly Plant to build the upcoming Jeep Grand Wagoneer and with the Warren plant traditionally building body-on-frame pickups – there is a chance that the new range-topping Jeep SUV could be more like the large GM SUVs, with a truck-type architecture.

By Parks McCants Jan 18 2017 - 2:21pm

Acura ‘Mood Roads’ previews future advanced human to car connectivity [Video]

There’s a bit more to Acura’s “Mood Roads” Sundance Film Festival experience than meets the eye. Or is it the “car reads the driver?”

By Patrick Rall Jan 18 2017 - 1:50pm

No Camaro or Corvette News from Detroit - Where are the Z/28 and ZR1?

The 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will come to a close this weekend without any big debuts for the Chevrolet Camaro or Corvette, so if the Camaro Z28 or Corvette ZR1 is going to debut for the 2018 model year – we need to look forward to the New York and Chicago auto shows.

By Patrick Rall Jan 18 2017 - 11:49am

2018 Ford Mustang Drops the V6, Gains V8 Power and a 10-speed Transmission

Shortly after we brought you the video showing the 2018 Ford Mustang GT yesterday morning, the Motor Company rolled out their first official statement on the new pony car and while the exterior refresh is the big story right now, the drivetrain information is just as important – with the turbo 4 and V8 getting more power and new transmissions while the V6 is gone altogether.

By Dave Ashton Jan 18 2017 - 9:11am

Tesla To Make Model 3 Electric Motors At Gigafactory

Tesla will be making the electric motors for their Model 3 sedan at its Gigafactory, Nevada it was recently announced along with their battery production from now on.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl Jan 18 2017 - 8:33am

Subaru’s Global Plan: Less in Japan More in U.S.; What it Means for Consumers

Subaru has a new plan for 2017 and it means less in Japan and more in the US. Why will production in Japan drop?

2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado

By Denis Flierl Jan 18 2017 - 7:56am

New Nissan Navara Special Edition Makes World Debut; Does it Preview the New Frontier?

Nissan unveils a new special edition Navara pickup in Europe. Does it preview the next-generation Nissan Frontier?

By Dave Ashton Jan 18 2017 - 6:07am

Can The 2017 Genesis G90 Top The Rest In The Luxury Car Market?

The Genesis line of vehicles from Hyundai is lining up to take on the big boys in the luxury car market and here's why.

By Parks McCants Jan 17 2017 - 6:53pm

Hey! Let’s stop comparing Honda Ridgeline to Ford F150

Someone did it again: As I scanned the internet Saturday night, a click-bait caption hooked me, "Honda's 2017 Ridgeline pickup is cool, but is it really a truck?" I went in for the kill.

By Patrick Rall Jan 17 2017 - 3:46pm

See the Hellcat-Powered Ram Concept at the Detroit Auto Show

Although Ford is using the 2017 Detroit Auto Show to introduce their refreshed 2018 F150, no trucks are better represented in the Motor City than the Ram Brand trucks – which has a big section packed with different types of vehicles to draw in truck lovers of all kinds, including the Hellcat Hemi-powered Ram Rebel TRX Concept.

By Will Maley Jan 17 2017 - 3:40pm

Patent Application Hints At Special Edition Rolls-Royce Wraith

Rolls-Royce isn't only known for building ultra-luxury vehicles, but engines for airplanes. A new patent application possibly reveals a new special edition model paying homage to one of their most famous engines.

Tesla Motors News Includes Supercharger Rates

By John Goreham Jan 17 2017 - 3:21pm

Week's Tesla News Includes Supercharger Rates, Staffing, Gigafactory, Stock News

This week was a busy one for Tesla Motors. In his weekly news reporting Alex Guberman, Tesla expert nd owner lays out the updates.

By John Goreham Jan 17 2017 - 2:52pm

More families turn to Toyota's dealerships for certified pre-owned cars than any other.

Toyota Now Largest Seller of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles In U.S.A.

By Patrick Rall Jan 17 2017 - 12:08pm

Meet the 800hp 2017 Chevrolet Yenko Corvette Grand Sport

The most powerful factory-built Chevrolet Corvette on the market right now is the 650hp Z06, but for those Corvette fans who want much more power and a spread of historic badges – the 800 horsepower Yenko Corvette Grand Sport from Specialty Vehicle Engineering might be just what the doctor ordered.

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT and the 2015 Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall Jan 17 2017 - 9:56am

New-Look 2018 Ford Mustang Revealed Online

While Ford Motor Company hasn’t officially introduced the 2018 Ford Mustang, a video posted to the YouTube account of the enthusiast community Mustang6g appears to reveal the restyled pony car from every side – most notably showing off the facelifted front end.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 2017 Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl Jan 17 2017 - 8:39am

Subaru Expands "Build and Buy" WRX STI Online; How They Go After a New Generation of Buyers

Subaru Australia is expanding their WRX STI “Build and Buy” online concept to include the new Impreza. How will a new generation of buyers respond?

By Dave Ashton Jan 17 2017 - 6:04am

What Makes the 2017 Hyundai Elantra The Car To Buy This Year

Hyundai's Elantra GT or as it's known in Europe the i30 may not be as elevated as some of its competitors, but being a happy medium in the market may sometimes win out in the end. Here's why the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT could be a strong contender this year.

Audi's SQ5 Rounds Out The Q5 lineup nicely adding a high-performance option to the 2018 lineup.

By Marc Stern Jan 16 2017 - 10:00pm

2018 Audi SQ5 Is Feature-Packed Performance Machine

From the annals of the recent Detroit Auto Show comes the unveiling of the all-new, second-generation Audi SQ5. The SQ5 rounds out the Q5 lineup.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2017 - 1:54pm

Dodge Flexes its Muscles at the Detroit Auto Show

Those folks attending the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week will have no problem recognizing what the Dodge brand is all about – with a gorgeous spread of colorful high performance cars and a chance to drive a Hellcat Challenger in the virtual world.

By Will Maley Jan 16 2017 - 11:56am

What We Know About Mercedes-AMG's Upcoming Hypercar

Mercedes-AMG has been teasing us for the past few months with their upcoming hypercar. But we now have some new details, including where it will make its debut.

2017 Subaru Levorg, BTCC, Colin Turkington

By Denis Flierl Jan 16 2017 - 11:44am

Why Subaru Heads into 2017 BTCC Season Minus One Key Driver

Subaru’s Team BMR had a fantastic first season in the British Touring Car Championship. What key driver will be missing in 2017?

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2017 - 11:12am

The 2018 Ford F150 Refresh is a Good One

The 2018 Ford F150 is on display right now at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and with a handful of new trucks lined up next to the models currently on sale, I think that many attendees will agree that this refresh is a good one.

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