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 Marc Stern Oct 23 2016 - 11:16pm

2017 Genesis G80 Wins Top IIHS, NHTSA Safety Awards

The Genesis G80 has a double honor for 2017, it has earned the top safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By Parks McCants Oct 23 2016 - 6:32pm

Honda S660 Roadster should be imported to the U.S.

Is the 2016 Honda S660 Kei car roadster large enough to seat a 6 foot 5 inch American journalist? I believe after sitting behind the wheel of a Honda S660 Roadster, this pocket rocket should be imported by the maker to the U.S..

By Parks McCants Oct 23 2016 - 4:28pm

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback slow to arrive to Pacific Northwest

Here we go again. It appears that Honda may have overshot its initial production projections for the highly anticipated 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. Or, dealers are taking a pass!

By Marc Stern Oct 22 2016 - 10:10pm

Here is Just How Important Honda, Acura Recall Repairs Are

Having your 2001-03 Honda or Acura vehicle, especially if it is one of the 313,000 at the center of repeated urgent warnings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrtion to have the car repair or park it.

By Mary Conway Oct 22 2016 - 8:04pm

Classic car owners have a new day to celebrate

SEMA and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance have decided that classic cars and their owners should be appreciated more. The two groups have selected July 14, 2017 as Collector Car Appreciation Day!

By Marc Stern Oct 21 2016 - 11:11pm

Audi In Talks To Buy Back 25,000 Q7 CUVs As Dieselgate Moves To Troubled 3.0-Liter Engines

Audi representatives and those of the regulatory world have been working under the direction of Judge Charles Breyer to settle all aspects of the Dieselgate scandal.

By Marc Stern Oct 21 2016 - 7:27pm

Fatality Shows Need To Have Takata Airbag Recall Work Completed

The 11th confirmed fatality due to an exploding Takata airbag inflator has claimed the life of a California driver and reminds everyone to have recalls completed as soon as possible.

By John Goreham Oct 21 2016 - 2:25pm

Impressions: 2016 Lexus GS F vs. RC F On Track and Comparison to the ATS-V

We track the four-door version of Lexus’ best track duo to see how it holds up.

Head to Head: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth vs. Mazda Miata GT

By John Goreham Oct 21 2016 - 11:37am

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth vs. Mazda Miata GT– Which Is Better?

Both the Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider have their charms, but the winner depends on one’s priorities.

Fiat 124 Spider Abarth has one advantage over Miata

By John Goreham Oct 21 2016 - 11:32am

One Way the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Tops Mazda’s Miata

The Miata may have some advantages, but the Fiat 124 Spider has one advantage we think is under-reported.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Oct 21 2016 - 9:01am

Subaru Offers Special Limited-Time 2017 Impreza Deal in Australia; Millennials Will Love it

For a limited time, Subaru Australia is offering a special warranty deal if you order the new 2017 Impreza compact online.

By Denis Flierl Oct 21 2016 - 8:43am

Subaru Brings the 2017 WRX STI to South Wales

Performance fans in South Wales can now buy the 2017 Subaru WRX STI close to home.

By Mary Conway Oct 20 2016 - 9:57pm

How Tesla's announcement just changed the "self-driving" race

Tesla says that as of today all of the vehicles the company produces will have self-driving technology called "Hardware Two" built in. The new "Hardware Two" is more advanced than the "Autopilot" program and the self-driving programs will be updated until the vehicles can be truly autonomous.

By Marc Stern Oct 20 2016 - 7:51pm

Hyundai Recalls 62,811 Sonatas To Fix Flying Panoramic Sunroofs

Following complaints of detaching sunroofs, Hyundai has recalled about 63,000 2015-16 Sonatas to fix the problem. The problem stems from the air deflector and its attachment point.

By Patrick Rall Oct 20 2016 - 4:57pm

Dodge is Leaving Australia

Those Mopar fans in Australia who have been hoping and praying for a Hellcat Challenger or Charger might be out of luck, as a new report indicates that the Dodge brand could be leaving the Aussie market altogether in the near future – seemingly removing what little chance there was of the Hellcat cars being sold Down Under.

By Patrick Rall Oct 20 2016 - 3:49pm

Watch Ken Block's 1400hp AWD Ford Mustang Conquer Pikes Peak

After debuting his Hoonicorn V2 Ford Mustang last week, Ken Block has offered up the first footage of the new twin turbocharged monster in action – roasting the tires as Block races up the curvy road of the Pikes Peak hill climb.

By Will Maley Oct 20 2016 - 1:54pm

How to Hassle A Nissan GT-R By the Audi RS6 Avant (Video)

The current Nissan GT-R has been with us for a decade and it is still one of the quickest vehicles on sale. 0-60 mph only takes 2.9 seconds thanks to 565 horsepower twin-turbo V6 and clever all-wheel drive system.

By Patrick Rall Oct 20 2016 - 1:41pm

You Can Buy a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Golf Cart

General Motors has gone to great lengths to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro and the newest collectable to be licensed by the automaker is a golf cart featuring the distinct design cues of the 6th generation Camaro and the 50th Anniversary Edition package.

By John Goreham Oct 20 2016 - 12:40pm

2017 Fiat 124 Spider vs. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider On-Track – Which Is Better?

We tracked two of America’s hottest roadsters to learn their personalities.

By Marc Stern Oct 20 2016 - 9:03am

Experts Calm Driver Fears Over Vehicle Hacks; All They Want Is Money

Cybersecurity experts agree that despite all the hand-wringing and worrisome articles about what hackers may do to the connected car, their primary motives are far more conventional. The experts don't expect hackers to take over cars and drive them off cliffs -- with you inside -- instead, they believe cybercrooks want your identity and money.

By Denis Flierl Oct 20 2016 - 8:49am

Why Subaru Suddenly Retires BRZ GT300 in Thailand; It Wasn't Pretty [Video]

The Subaru BRZ GT300 has to retire from the SUPER GT race in Thailand. It wasn’t pretty.

By Denis Flierl Oct 20 2016 - 7:57am

13 Essential Improvements on New Subaru Impreza You Will Want, #12 is a Must-Have

Here’s 13 new features never offered on the Impreza compact before. It’s 95 percent new for 2017.

By Marc Stern Oct 19 2016 - 11:43pm

Volkswagen’s Phideon Competes Against Audi In China Market

Volkswagen is making a second run at a flagship model, at least in China, with its Phideon. The Phideon will official debut in Shanghai on Friday. Journalists were given a sneak peek Wednesday.

By Mary Conway Oct 19 2016 - 6:47pm

Tesla updates its delivery schedule for Model 3s

If you are dying to order a new Tesla Model 3, you won't be seeing it until at least mid-2018.

Hellcat Hot Wheels Charger in Blue and White

By Patrick Rall Oct 19 2016 - 4:15pm

Hot Wheels Hellcat Dodge Charger Now Available in Blue

The newest Hellcat from Hot Wheels has reached stores, with the blue Dodge Charger SRT with the Mopar racing livery joining the earlier red and white sedans and the trio of Hellcat Challengers in the Mattel 1/64th scale lineup.

By Will Maley Oct 19 2016 - 4:13pm

Maserati Delays the Alfieri (Again!)

In news that will not shock anyone who has been keeping track of Maserati's perils, the Alfieri coupe has been pushed back again.

By Patrick Rall Oct 19 2016 - 2:41pm

Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang Honored for Carbon Fiber Wheels

The new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang has proven itself as the most road course capable muscle car ever and part of that success is the implementation of the industry-first carbon fiber wheels – which improve performance in every way and which have helped the new Shelby Mustang claim the Popular Science Best of What’s New Award.

By Patrick Rall Oct 19 2016 - 1:45pm

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Testing With, Without Huge Rear Wing

A pair of camouflaged Chevrolet Camaro test cars which we believe are new Z/28 models were recently spotted testing in Virginia and what a test car being seen on the road really isn’t big news – the key fact here is that they were being tested with and without the huge rear wing that we saw in the infamous Z/28 Nürburgring crash video from earlier this year.

By Denis Flierl Oct 19 2016 - 8:18am

Subaru Announces “New” BRZ GT for Japan; Don’t Let the Red Fool You

Subaru has announced a special 2017 BRZ “GT” performance model for the Japan market. Do they have extra red paint to get rid of?

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 WRX STI, Levorg

By Denis Flierl Oct 19 2016 - 7:58am

3 Ways Subaru’s New EyeSight Significantly Reduces Accidents and Beats the Competition

Subaru gets another top safety rating for their new Levorg sports wagon. EyeSight is the reason.

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