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 Subaru WRX STI, SEMA, Corazon, ACE Flowform

By Denis Flierl Nov 6 2016 - 6:52am

This Amazing Custom SEMA Subaru WRX STI Will Grab Your Attention [Video]

Check out this custom Subaru WRX STI from Corazon at the SEMA show. It will grab your attention.

By Marc Stern Nov 5 2016 - 11:06pm

Wondering What VW Will Do With BuyBacks? Here Are The Options

If you have been wondering what Volkswagen may do with the 475,000 vehicles in line for Dieselgate-related buyback, here's are some ideas.

By Parks McCants Nov 5 2016 - 6:53pm

2017 Acura NSX Redefines Automotive High Performance

Looking to Road & Track’s recent assessment of the best overall high performance sports car, 2017 Acura NSX came out on top of an astoundingly exceptional field of supercars, effectively redefining how we measure high performance.

By Will Maley Nov 5 2016 - 2:23pm

Volvo Adds More Legroom for the S90

The Chinese auto market is an interesting place for a number of reasons. Take for example the midsize luxury sedan class. Automakers who compete in class offer a long-wheelbase version. It may seem odd, but many buyers of these vehicles tend to be driven around.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Rally, American Rally Association, ARA

By Denis Flierl Nov 5 2016 - 8:40am

Subaru Will Field 2 New WRX STIs in Newly-Formed ARA Rally Series

Subaru announced they will run two new WRX STI rally cars in the newly-formed American Rally Association (ARA).

VW's Hardline May Be The Wrong Message At The Wrong Time

By Marc Stern Nov 4 2016 - 9:58pm

Here Is How VW May Be Setting Itself Up To Fail Again Over Dieselgate

A famous baseball manager once said "It's deja vu all over again." It seems that way for Volkswagen, too. The automaker has decided to take a hardline on the Dieselgate scandal in Germany, which is unlikely to win it any friends or influence any people. In fact, it may just be sending the exactly wrong message.

By Patrick Rall Nov 4 2016 - 5:08pm

Build Your 2017 Ford F150 Raptor Online Now

The configurator page for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor has gone live on Ford.com, giving us a full rundown of the pricing for the new off-road monster – with prices starting at $49,250 and topping out up over $70,000 when you tack on all of the options and accessories.

By John Goreham Nov 4 2016 - 4:57pm

Toyota's New 2018 C-HR Could Fill The Prius Role – A New Toyota Plan

We speculate on Toyota’s new small-vehicle lineup strategy: 2018 C-HR vs Prius.

By Parks McCants Nov 4 2016 - 4:25pm

2017 Honda Pilot offers expanded personal electronics connectivity

For model year 2017, Honda Pilot comes to dealers November 7 with minor changes, albeit important details to young consumers wishing for ease of personal electronics connectivity.

By Parks McCants Nov 4 2016 - 3:47pm

Toyota comes gunning for Honda HR-V with very similar compact crossover

As goes Civic and Corolla, so apparently goes Honda HR-V and the all new 2017 Toyota C-HR. Seriously Toyota?

By Will Maley Nov 4 2016 - 3:16pm

Hyundai Elantra Sport Offers Turbo Punch Without Breaking the Bank

Hyundai's upcoming Elantra Sport gives those who are looking for a sport compact another option, especially if you're looking for one that doesn't upset your bank account.

2017 Toyota Highlander line new trims and price changes

By John Goreham Nov 4 2016 - 2:46pm

2017 Toyota Highlander - Pricing and Changes You Need To Know About

This year is not an all-new, but the 2017 Toyota Highlander line adds new trims and has some updates and price changes to be aware of if you are shopping for one.

By Patrick Rall Nov 4 2016 - 2:22pm

Chicago Cubs MVP-Winner Ben Zobrist Wins a 2017 Camaro SS Convertible

The Chicago Cubs won baseball’s World Series earlier this week and in being named the MVP, Cubs’ outfielder Ben Zobrist drove home in a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Edition Convertible.

By Patrick Rall Nov 4 2016 - 12:55pm

SpeedKore Carbon Fiber Hellcat Challenger: 1,100hp, 3,850lbs

Mopar didn’t bring out a customized Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to the 2016 SEMA Show, but the crew from SpeedKore brought out their new carbon fiber bodied Challenger with a Whipple-blown Hellcat Hemi – and it is really the only Hellcat you Need to see from SEMA.

By Parks McCants Nov 4 2016 - 10:47am

Contacting Faulty Takata Airbag Owners a Daunting Task for Honda

Years into what may seem to some as an endless recall initiative, locating an estimated 300,000 near classic Honda owners proves to be daunting. It’s a huge task for the maker, with little relief in sight.

2016 Nissan Versa, Nissan Tsuru, Mexico safety

By Denis Flierl Nov 4 2016 - 9:41am

If You've Vacationed in Mexico it's Likely You Have Ridden in this Deathtrap; It's Finally Been Axed by Nissan

Here’s why Nissan killed their best-selling car in South America. It was killing too many people.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Nov 4 2016 - 8:37am

New Subaru Impreza is the Brand’s Most Important Build Since Crosstrek; Did they Get it Right?

The new Subaru Impreza is the brand’s most important build since Crosstrek. Did they get it right?

By Parks McCants Nov 3 2016 - 11:21pm

2016 SEMA Awards swept by domestic brands

Here’s a turn of events that’s bound to catch the attention of the import car and light truck manufacturers.

By Mary Conway Nov 3 2016 - 11:09pm

Indiana investigators want to know if Autopilot is involved in a fatal Tesla crash

Police investigators are trying to determine if the Autopilot feature was on when a Tesla model S crashed and burned in Indianapolis, this morning. Two people were killed.

By Will Maley Nov 3 2016 - 4:24pm

Mercedes-Benz Issues A Recall For 2017 E-Class For Possible Stalling

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been on sale for a few months now, but it has gotten its first recall.

By Patrick Rall Nov 3 2016 - 4:13pm

The 775hp Hellfire at SEMA is the Hellcat Ram 1500 We All Want

The Ram Brand introduced a Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel last month, but the “Hellfire” Ram 1500 from the 2016 SEMA Show is the supercharged Ram truck that we really want – looking like the perfect modern day replacement for the Dodge Ram 1500 SRT10.

By Patrick Rall Nov 3 2016 - 3:14pm

A Ford GT-Inspired Mustang with 800hp Shines at SEMA

Among the many Ford Mustang show cars on display at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the Mustang GTT from Zero to 60 Designs – which incorporates some styling cues from the Ford GT supercar into an 800 horsepower Mustang GT to create one cool super-muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Nov 3 2016 - 1:25pm

Camaro Beats Mustang, Challenger in October as Segment Sales Slump

For the second month in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger as sales across the muscle car segment hit their lowest total since October of 2014.

By Patrick Rall Nov 3 2016 - 12:21pm

Listen to the Dodge Challenger SRT 392 Hemi Roar in Mopar Crate Form

It has become quite popular for owners of classic Mopar muscle cars to swap in one of the modern Hemi engines from the Dodge Challenger, so to make that conversion even easier, Mopar has introduced turnkey crate engine packages for the 5.7L and 6.4L Hemi – offering R/T and SRT power in your old school machine.

By John Goreham Nov 3 2016 - 10:18am

Mazda has best corporate MPG – Yes, even when trucks are factored out

Mazda is again the top brand for MPG in the U.S. If you think it is because Mazda does not sell trucks, look again.

By Denis Flierl Nov 3 2016 - 8:39am

Why Subaru WRX STI Backward Slide Signals Need for a Remodel; Here’s 2 Things Subaru Should Do

2017 Subaru WRX STI sales continue to slide backward in the US. Is it time for a remodel? Here’s 2 things Subaru should do.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Nov 3 2016 - 7:59am

How These 3 Adventure-Focused Subaru Offerings Keep Consumers Captivated

The 2017 Subaru Forester, Outback and Crosstrek are keeping customers captivated and setting records for Subaru. How is Subaru doing it?

Changes To The Audi A3 Planned For 2019 Have Been Delayed By Dieselgate

By Marc Stern Nov 3 2016 - 12:21am

Here Is How The Ongoing Diesel Scandal Keeps Affecting VW, Audi

The ongoing Dieselgate scandal keeps affecting Volkswagen and its subsidiaries. For example, changes to the A3 and planned Q4 have been shelved temporarily as engineers, who would normally be working on the new models, have to devote time to software updates to rigged cars already on the road.

By Parks McCants Nov 2 2016 - 11:08pm

Honda Ridgeline finalist ‘2017 Green Truck of the Year’

I suppose we could say that we’re not surprised with Honda Ridgeline's inclusion in Green Car Journal’s “2017 Green Truck of the Year” awards. But then again, look at the competition in the light truck segment.

By Mary Conway Nov 2 2016 - 10:17pm

Why Infiniti believes this Q60 could be your fantasy car

The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is out and it is offering customers the chance to buy a Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Infiniti Q60. Only 50 are being made and they went on sale at noon today.

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