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 Mary Conway Jan 3 2017 - 8:11pm

Chrysler unveils the Portal minivan for millennials

Chrysler unveils its electric minivan concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is described as being designed by millennials for millennials. It can be self-driving.

By Patrick Rall Jan 3 2017 - 4:39pm

Build Your 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona Online Now

The new 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona adds appearance and performance goodies to the Charger R/T and the Charger Scat Pack – and with the arrival of the 2017 Charger build page on Dodge.com, you can build your new Daytona or Daytona 392 online now.

By Patrick Rall Jan 3 2017 - 3:56pm

January Camaro of the Month: Richard Sloan's Blown 1968 Camaro

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for January 2017 is the gorgeous, blown-big block-powered 1968 Chevrolet Camaro shown above – which is owned by Richard Sloan.

By Parks McCants Jan 3 2017 - 3:11pm

Acura's Precision Performance takes maker way beyond NSX in 2017

Honda’s luxury performance division experienced a sales bump or two in 2016. Although MDX and RDX continued to sell well in the 2 and 3 row premium SUV segment, car sales were a bit flat, despite the introduction of NSX hybrid supercar. No worries!

In Europe, Groups Are Pressuring Volkswagen To Settle Dieselgate Suits As They Did In The U.S.

By Marc Stern Jan 3 2017 - 3:06pm

German Group Hopes Lawsuit Will Lead To VW Settlement In Europe

Volkswagen is facing increased pressure from consumers groups and diesel owners as the Dieselgate scandal heats up a bit in Europe.

By Patrick Rall Jan 3 2017 - 1:11pm

Ford Bringing Mustang Hybrid, F150 Hybrid with V8 Power by 2020

While Ford Motor Company has hinted to their future plans of an electrified Mustang and F150, the automaker announced this morning that both their top-selling sports car and their bestselling pickup will both have hybrid versions by 2020 – and they should both balance efficiency and high performance.

By John Goreham Jan 3 2017 - 12:25pm

Tesla News Video This Week Includes Free Supercharger Extension

Tesla Motors News from expert and owner Alex Guberman covers multiple topics of interest this week.

By Dave Ashton Jan 3 2017 - 9:08am

You Can Now Control Your Hyundai With Google Home, But Would You Want To?

Hyundai announced a new partnership with Google which will add voice controls for your vehicle via Google Home and Hyundai's Blue Link service.

2018 Nissan Rogue Select, Nissan Qashqai, 2018 Nissan Frontier

By Denis Flierl Jan 3 2017 - 8:55am

New Entry-Level Nissan Rogue to Hit Stage at NAIAS; A New Small Crossover will also Make U.S. Debut

The Nissan stand at the North American International Auto Show will be busy. What new models will Nissan debut?

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

By Denis Flierl Jan 3 2017 - 7:58am

Subaru is #1 at Luring Buyers Away from its Competitors; Can they Retain the Ranking in 2017?

Can Subaru stay #1 at luring buyers from its competitors in 2017?

By Dave Ashton Jan 3 2017 - 7:33am

Tesla Extend Free Supercharging With A New Vehicle Until January 15 2017

If you want unlimited use of Tesla's supercharger network, you now have another two weeks to order a new vehicle as the deadline has been extended until 15th January 2017.

By Parks McCants Jan 2 2017 - 8:08pm

Coming from American Honda Motors in 2017

2016 was an epic year for American Honda Motors fans as the big “H” powered forward on the reinvention of its entire lineup including Civic Coupe Si, Hatchback and the reinvented Ridgeline Pickup. What’s coming from American Honda Motors in 2017

By Patrick Rall Jan 2 2017 - 1:54pm

Detailing the 2017 Dodge Challenger Model Lineup

After reading some of the comments on my piece where we looked at the build page for the 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A, I thought that it might be time to put together a piece detailing the many trimlines of the newest Challenger, as more than a few people who read that build-and-price piece on the new T/A aren’t sure where it fits into the lineup – or which trimlines are available for the new model year.

By John Goreham Jan 2 2017 - 11:41am

Three Reasons To Wait For The 2018 Toyota Camry - And One Reason Not To

There is a new Camry coming. If you are considering buying, should yu wait, or buy now?

Toyota Prius Tops List of Cars Owners Keep the Longest

By John Goreham Jan 2 2017 - 10:53am

More Owners Keep Their Toyota Prius Long-Term

The Prius is the top car on a list of vehicles owners keep longer than ten years.

By Will Maley Jan 2 2017 - 9:59am

Certain Jaguar and Land Rover Models Under Investigation For Roll-Away Risk

If you're the owner of a 2013 Jaguar XF or a 2012 - 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, then you should pay attention to this story.

2017 Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Crosstrek, WRX STI, winter driving tips

By Denis Flierl Jan 2 2017 - 8:59am

These Winter Driving Tips Could Keep You Alive in 2017 [Video]

Here’s good tips to know about winter driving that could keep you alive in 2017. Check out the short video.

By Denis Flierl Jan 2 2017 - 8:09am

Subaru’s Future Stays Hot With the WRX STI; Why it's a Core Value for the Brand

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI will be the only two cars Subaru brings to NAIAS in Detroit. What does it tell performance fans?

By Dave Ashton Jan 2 2017 - 7:33am

Tesla Begins Autopilot Updates To A Select Few

Tesla begins to roll out the updates to its Enhanced Auto Pilot, with a 1,000 vehicles in the first round of updates and the rest in the following week.

By Dave Ashton Jan 2 2017 - 4:07am

Hyundai Tucson IX 2 Fuel Cell SUV Has A 348 Mile Range, Coming January 2018

The race is on for providing the EV vehicle with the furthest range and Hyundai are on the case with a new fuel cell for the Tucson, possibly available by January 2018 which will provide a 348 mile range.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek hybrid, New Subaru 3-Row Crossover

By Denis Flierl Jan 1 2017 - 8:49am

Here’s What’s Coming from Subaru in the New Year; New Models and Fuel-Sipping Technology

In 2017 Subaru will launch 2 new models, unveil a new 3-Row Crossover and a few refreshes are on tap.

Nissan plug-in hybrid, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Nissan Qashqai

By Denis Flierl Jan 1 2017 - 8:28am

Here’s How Nissan Picks the Pocket of Mitsubishi in 2017

Last year, Nissan acquired 34 percent of Mitsubishi. In 2017, they will pick their pocket and pull out a new plug-in hybrid.

Audi and the City of Las Vegas Have Agreed To Allow Some Models To "Talk" With City Traffic Lights In An Early V2V Deployment.

By Marc Stern Dec 31 2016 - 11:15pm

Technology Upgrades Featured In Audi For 2017 - Audi Lineup for 2017

Major additions in Audi's technology packages highlight the Volkswagen's subsidiary's lineup for 2017. In addition, the three-row Q7 has been restyled so it is smaller on the outside, yet roomier on the inside.

Torque News' Top News Story Of 2016 Was the Dieselgate Scandal And Related Issues

By Marc Stern Dec 31 2016 - 4:21pm

Here Is Our List Of 2016’s 10 Top Auto News Stories

At the end of every year, periodicals publish lists of stories. In the auto world, you can have many different "top" stories from "top reviews of 2016" to "top truck stories of 2016" to "top racing stories of 2016." Here is our list of the 10 top auto news stories of 2016.

By Dave Ashton Dec 31 2016 - 10:18am

The Hyundai Veloster Still Holds Its Head High Against The Competition

Even with its asymmetrical door layout and a few years under its belt, the Hyundai Veloster is still wearing well and can keep its head held high up against the competition.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Dec 31 2016 - 8:35am

Here's How Subaru Uses Ordinary to Do the Extraordinary

Subaru is an ordinary car company that is having extraordinary success. How does the small Japanese auto maker do it?

By Dave Ashton Dec 31 2016 - 8:01am

Getting Ready For Model 3: Exclusive Tesla Book Review.

There are few books on the market that cover the whole gamut of the Tesla Model 3 and what is in store when the vehicle is finally released. I take a look through the book 'Getting Ready For Model 3' by Roger S. Pressman to see what it delivers.

2017 Nissan Rogue, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Star Wars

By Denis Flierl Dec 31 2016 - 7:35am

Nissan’s Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition Model isn’t so Hot

The 2017 Rogue is a hot crossover for Nissan, but fans aren’t purchasing the limited edition Star Wars model. Why aren’t fans buying it?

Consumer Reports Has Some Surprising Cars To Avoid When Shopping Used

By Marc Stern Dec 31 2016 - 12:17am

VW’s GTi Among Consumer Reports 10 Used Cars To Avoid

Every year, Consumer Reports editors sit down and, after sifting through thousands reports, they come up with a listing of used cars to avoid. This year, there are some surprises on the list.

By Denis Flierl Dec 30 2016 - 4:44pm

2017 Subaru BRZ Gets New Magellan Navigation App

Subaru announces the 2017 BRZ Sports coupe gets new Magellan navigation app.

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