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 Will Maley Oct 18 2016 - 3:29pm

2017 Audi Q7 To Get Brand's Smallest Engine (For the U.S.)

Putting your smallest engine into your largest vehicle may seem like a terrible idea. But Audi might be the exception.

By Patrick Rall Oct 18 2016 - 2:52pm

2017 Chevrolet Camaro Pricing - Coupes Up, Convertible Tops Down

Although the new 1LS trimline is not yet available on Chevrolet.com, I have gone through and compared the prices for the 2016 and 2017 Camaro in LT and SS trim along with the announced pricing for the 1LS, finding that most of the hardtop models cost more for the new model year while all of the convertibles cost less for 2017.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Oct 18 2016 - 2:44pm

Subaru Announces Pricing and Improved MPG on New 2017 Impreza; A 5-Speed Manual Shifter Will be Coming Later

Subaru announces pricing and improved fuel mileage on the new 2017 Impreza. And it is coming with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

By Patrick Rall Oct 18 2016 - 11:33am

October Hellcat of the Month: Sam Chapa's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

The TorqueNews.com Hellcat of the Month for October 2016 as picked by the Hellcat Group Facebook page is the gorgeous B5 Blue Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by Sam Chapa.

Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf GTI Edition 40

By Will Maley Oct 18 2016 - 10:09am

Which Hot Volkswagen Golf is Worth it? (Video)

In the U.S., Volkswagen only offers two flavors of hot Golfs; the GTI and R. Europe is a different story.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Venom GT, GRC

By Denis Flierl Oct 18 2016 - 9:02am

Here’s How a Subaru WRX STI GRC Easily Beats a Venom GT from 0-60 MPH [Video]

Can a Subaru WRX STI GRC car really beat the fastest production car on the planet from 0-60 mph? Yes.

2017 MINI Plug-in-Hybrid, MINI Countryman, Hybrid

By Denis Flierl Oct 18 2016 - 8:39am

BMW Announces First-Ever Plug-In Hybrid MINI; Here’s Why it Will Be More Fun-to-Drive Than the Standard Model

BMW announces a new plug-In hybrid MINI; Here’s why it will be more fun to drive than the standard model.

By Denis Flierl Oct 18 2016 - 8:26am

Why Millennials are Already Flocking to the New Subaru Impreza

Subaru is already attracting new buyers with the new 2017 Subaru Impreza. Subaru Japan says it’s already 50 percent.

By Parks McCants Oct 18 2016 - 5:10am

New Compact Honda WR-V SUV destined for Brazil

Honda Motor Company announces the pending reveil of a cutting edge compact SUV for Brazil and South America production. It’s good looking!

By Marc Stern Oct 17 2016 - 11:31pm

Protecting Buyers, Kia Is Quick To Recall 12.2K Optimas With Bad Driveshafts

Kia has recalled 12,200 2016 Optimas to fix a major problem with their right front axle driveshaft. The automaker took quick action when it was determined the problem could cause the front axle to fail.

By John Goreham Oct 17 2016 - 8:01pm

2016 Mazda CX-9 Wins At Texas Truck Rodeo

The Texans love the Mazda CX-9.

By John Goreham Oct 17 2016 - 5:58pm

Toyota Earns Highest Pickup Truck Loyalty Rating

Toyota’s Tacoma and Tundra edge out the GM, Ford, and Ram truck loyalty ratings.

By Patrick Rall Oct 17 2016 - 4:29pm

Ford Bringing a Pair of 800hp Supercharged Mustang GTs to SEMA

As part of the ongoing tease of their cars coming to SEMA, Ford Motor Company has shown off a pair of customized Mustang GT coupes fitted with superchargers, packing a unique look and an output in excess of 825 horsepower from the relatively lightly modified 5.0L V8.

By Patrick Rall Oct 17 2016 - 3:12pm

Corvette ZR1 Coupe, Convertible Rolling Video is the Best Look Yet

Another video has surfaced showing a handful of C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 test cars on the open road, including a coupe, a convertible and three different rear spoilers – giving us our best look thus far at the next super-Vette from front to back.

By Patrick Rall Oct 17 2016 - 12:42pm

Hagan's Dodge Charger Wins All-Mopar Final in Texas

The AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals were held this past weekend and for the 3rd race in a row, the final round was a duel of Dodge Charger funny cars from Don Schumacher Racing, with Matt Hagan beating teammate Ron Capps – giving Hagan his 4th win of the season, DSR its 13th race of the season and nearly guaranteeing another funny car championship in 2016.

By Armen Hareyan Oct 17 2016 - 12:05pm

What Do RAV4 Owners Say About the 2016 Model

These days I am test-driving the 2016 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD SUV and love it. Since TorqueNews has already reviewed the 2016 Hybrid RAV4, this story will focus on what current RAV4 owners think about their SUV.

By Will Maley Oct 17 2016 - 9:04am

Ferrari Says Nope On Manual Gearboxes Making A Return

Manual transmissions are becoming the hot thing once again in performance cars. The transmission was going out of style for automatic and dual-clutch transmissions that offer quicker shifts.

BMW M4, M4 DTM Championship Edition 2016, M4

By Denis Flierl Oct 17 2016 - 8:08am

BMW Announces New M4 DTM Championship Edition; Why You Need to Act Fast to Get One

BMW has Announced a new M4 DTM Championship Edition model. You will need to act fast to get one.

2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru, Crosstrek Special Edition

By Denis Flierl Oct 17 2016 - 7:07am

This New Special Edition Subaru Crosstrek Totally Flew Under the Radar; It's Good News if You Aren’t Particularly Fond of Red

If you aren’t particularly fond of red, Subaru announced a new Black Special Edition 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. It totally flew under the radar.

By Marc Stern Oct 17 2016 - 12:12am

Here Is How The U.S. Protects Soldiers From Bad Car Repos

The Justice Department is vigorously enforcing the Servicemembers Relief Act to ensure that service members do not have their vehicles wrongly repossessed.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Rally America, 2016 Lake Superior Performance Rally, David Higgins

By Denis Flierl Oct 16 2016 - 8:15am

Pastrana Can’t Keep Higgins’ Superior Subaru WRX STI’s Pace at Amazing Season-Closing Rally America Series

Higgins wins again in the #75 Subaru WRX STI. It was a one-two win for SRT USA.

By Marc Stern Oct 15 2016 - 11:24pm

Audi LeMans Racing Effort May Be The Latest Victim of VW’s Dieselgate Scandal

The effect of the Dieselgate scandal continues to be felt throughout Volkswagen. The latest victim is apparently Audi racing whose diesel-based entry in the World Endurance Championship will likely be yanked starting in 2017.

By Marc Stern Oct 14 2016 - 10:59pm

$175M Lawyer Payment Clears Issues Away from Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement Payouts

One more milestone was achieved Friday when lawyers for the 475,000 VW diesel owners awaiting a decision in the Dieselgate class-action suit settlement and VW agree to a fee settlement.

By Parks McCants Oct 14 2016 - 7:41pm

2017 Honda Civic Si bound for L.A. Auto Show

Well there you go Civic Si fans. According to Motor Trend and others, 2017 Honda Civic Si will be revealed to Honda fans in Los Angeles. And that’s all we know for sure about the 10th generation Civic Si.

By Parks McCants Oct 14 2016 - 6:30pm

Your 2016 Honda Civic was just recalled for a possibly faulty E-Brake

When someone finally builds the perfect car, and it goes mainstream, auto review journalist like myself will be out of business. In rolls the 2016 Honda Civic.

By Patrick Rall Oct 14 2016 - 3:07pm

Ken Blocks Ford Mustang Hoonicorn V2 Packs 1400hp with Twin Turbos

When Ken Block introduced his all-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang known as the Hoonicorn, it seemed to be the ultimate tire-slaying muscle car, but Block and his team have added a pair of turbochargers to the NASCAR V8 – lifting the output to 1,400hp and increase the tire shredding abilities of this gorgeous custom Mustang.

By Patrick Rall Oct 14 2016 - 1:35pm

You Can Buy a 650hp Electric Corvette Grand Sport for Just $750k

Maryland-based Genovation Cars has announced a new all-electric drivetrain conversion package for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport with 650 horsepower, 600lb-ft of torque and the ability to go over 200 miles per hour – but the electric Corvette costs a whopping $750,000.