Latest 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 Armen Hareyan G+ Nov 12 2019 - 9:03am

What Has Changed in The 2021 Kia Optima K5 from Its Predecessor

The external images of the 2021 Kia Optima K5 are revealed and they look angry. Let's take a look at what is new in the 2021 Kia Optima and what has changed from the previous model design.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 12 2019 - 8:27am

Got A Recall Notice For A Vehicle Just Fixed? Here's Why

You just had your vehicle in for service and they fixed an open recall. Now you have a notice about that same recall. Here's why this happens.

2020 Subaru Legacy, 2020 model change, features, specs, best sedans, fuel mileage

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 12 2019 - 7:52am

5 Reasons The New Subaru Legacy Is The Best Choice For You Over An SUV

Subaru brings the 2020 Legacy and it’s a good choice for some buyers. Why would you choose the sedan over an SUV?

2020 Honda CR-V vs 2020 Toyota RAV4, vs 2020 Subaru Forester, best small SUV

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 11 2019 - 1:07pm

Why Loyal Toyota RAV4 And Subaru Forester Customers Could Switch To New Honda CR-V

Toyota and Subaru owners are loyal, but some customers may be switching to Honda when it’s time to buy their next new car. See why partnering with Trump could hurt the automakers.

Which midsized sedan do owners love most and least?

By John Goreham G+ Nov 11 2019 - 12:08pm

Which Sedans Do Owners Love Most & Least - Camry, Accord, Altima, Mazda6, Legacy Ranked

We Look at which midsized sedan owners report loving the most and which the least including Mazda6, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Subaru Legacy, and Honda Accord.

2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody in Go Mango

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 11 2019 - 10:51am

2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Configurator Comes Online

New Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody Build and Price page is live on Dodge.com, but it clearly isn’t complete, so there are no images and some pricing may change.

By Jeff Teague Nov 11 2019 - 10:50am

3 Reasons to Buy Your 2020 Toyota Tundra, or a 2019, Right Now

Toyota Tundra is tough and reliable. Here are some important reasons you may want to buy one before the end of the year.

By Marc Stern Nov 11 2019 - 9:35am

Ford Faces New Lawsuit Over Valve Stems On F350 Super Duty Trucks

Ford is facing a new lawsuit over the valve stems in its F350 Super Duty trucks. The suit claims the tires lose pressure, sometimes daily, and require constant refilling.

2020 Toyota 86 vs 2020 Subaru BRZ, best lease deals, best sports cars

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 11 2019 - 8:03am

New Toyota 86 Vs Subaru BRZ, If You Are Leasing, The BRZ Is The Best Choice

If you are looking to lease a new 2020 Toyota 86 your best choice is the 2020 Subaru BRZ. See why the new 86 is the worst car to lease in November.

2019-2020 Subaru Ascent, Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB), how to disable while towing

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 10 2019 - 8:15am

Reader Insight, New Subaru Ascent RAB Stops You From Backing Up While Towing

If you are buying a new 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent and pulling a trailer there is an issue you should be aware of. See why the Reverse Automatic Braking is a problem while towing.

2019-2020 Honda Pilot, Pilot recall, Honda Passport recall

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 9 2019 - 11:32am

Honda Averts Possible Disaster Over New Pilot And Passport Incomplete Body Weld Glitch

Honda recalls certain 2019-2020 Honda Pilot, and 2019 Honda Passport models. See what potential disaster Honda averted.

2020 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, best family 3-Row SUV

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 9 2019 - 7:17am

How The New Subaru Ascent Family Hauler Is Doing, Year Two Report Card

The Subaru Ascent is already in its second model change and 2020 Ascent models are arriving. Here’s a year two report card on the 3-Row SUV.

By Marc Stern Nov 8 2019 - 7:34pm

IIHS Names 2019 Ford Edge Top Safety Pick Winner

The Insurance Institue for Highway Safety has named the Ford Edge and its corporate twin the Lincoln Nautilus the winner of a Top Safety Pick award. It is the first time the SUV has received this honor.

Hyundai Kona Battery Electric Vehicle under $30K.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 8 2019 - 2:20pm

New Hyundai Kona EV Now Costing Owners Under $30K In Key EV Target State

The Hyundai Kona battery-electric vehicle has broken the $30K barrier in at least one key electric vehicle target state.

By Jeff Teague Nov 8 2019 - 1:36pm

3 Reasons Why 2020 Toyota Tacoma is Superior to Ford Ranger

The midsize truck market has been dominated by Toyota Tacoma for over a decade. Find out why it is superior to its newest competitor - the Ford Ranger.

Restore your faded yellow cloudy headlights quickly and easily.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 8 2019 - 1:25pm

Properly Restore Cloudy Yellow Headlights On Your Lexus RX Or Any Vehicle Quickly & Easily

We restored the headlights on an older Lexus RX. Here's how you can do the same job on your vehicle quickly and for under $25.

2017-2019 Honda CR-V class-action lawsuit, windshield, display screen

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 8 2019 - 7:59am

Honda Is Slapped With Two New CR-V Lawsuits Over Structural And Display Screen Defects

The 2017-2019 model year Honda CR-V is under fire and the automaker gets hit with two lawsuits against the small SUV. Are you having these problems with your CR-V?

2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, safety rating, all-weather, all-wheel-drive

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 8 2019 - 6:25am

Subaru Pitches New Outback To Outdoor Enthusiasts, See Who Really Buys It

Subaru builds the new 2020 Outback in America and they pitch it to outdoor enthusiasts, but are they the ones who are buying it?

Which is the safer used car purchase, Camry, Accord, Altima, or Sonata?

By John Goreham G+ Nov 7 2019 - 4:20pm

Which Is The Most Reliable Used Car Purchase: Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, or Hyundai Sonata

We dig into owner-reported data to determine which midsized used car is the best used car purchase bet, the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, or the Hyundai Sonata.

2021 Subaru WRX STI, new Subaru WRX, next-generation WRX STI, Toyota / Subaru jointly-developed WRX STI

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 7 2019 - 7:53am

Don't Look For New Subaru-Toyota Alliance To Produce Next-Generation WRX STI

Reports say Toyota will help Subaru build the next-generation Subaru WRX STI. Is there any truth to it or are they just rumors?

By Marc Stern Nov 7 2019 - 12:30am

Shelby Super Snake Sport F150 May Be A Worthy Lightning Successor

Shelby American has come up with an F150 concept truck that may be a worthy successor to the famed Ford Lightning SVT F150, the Shelby Super Snake Sport F150. It is quite a pickup.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 6 2019 - 10:35am

Top Our Car Dealership Disaster Story and Love Story & Guess Which Was the Honda and Which the Lexus

Here is a dealership disaster story and a love story. One was a Honda dealer the other a Lexus dealer. Post your better story in our comments below and guess which brand was which in our story.

2020 Honda CR-V, best trim level, LX, EX, features, special financing and lease deals

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 6 2019 - 9:59am

Why It's Best For You To Buy The Outgoing Honda CR-V Now

The 2020 Honda CR-V arrives with new upgrades, see why it’s better to get the 2019 model now.

2019 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid silver sky metallic 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid Ruby Flare Pearl

By Jeff Teague Nov 6 2019 - 8:52am

Top 6 Changes to 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid You Need to Know

Several updates and changes were made to the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Here is what you need to know.

2020 Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 6 2019 - 7:00am

New Subaru Forester And Crosstrek Hybrid Launch Next Year But You Won't See Them In The U.S.

Subaru gets ready to launch the 2020 Forester and Crosstrek Hybrid models in Australia. Why won’t customers see them in the U.S.?

Top Gear Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan

By Dean McManis Nov 5 2019 - 5:16pm

Tesla vs. Porsche Taycan Race, Top Gear Controversy

Top Gear (British car show) recently ran a drag race on a dry road between the two quickest/fastest EVs in the world. And in their video the Porsche Taycan Turbo S won over the Tesla Model S Performance. However, there are some notable problems with the video. First, it looks like they were NOT racing against the current Model S Performance (Raven) version, but the previous Model S, and even so the race was very close.

By Marc Stern Nov 5 2019 - 11:42am

Ford Baja 1000 Racer Highlights Many Upcoming Ford Bronco Features

When the green flag drops later this month and Baja racers disappear in a huge cloud of dust a vehicle that looks back but is also the future will take part. The Ford Bronco R will be there looking for another win, just as it did in 1969. The Ford Bronco is the only 4X4 truck to have taken the Baja 1000.

Which crossover is most loved and which is least loved?

By John Goreham G+ Nov 5 2019 - 9:47am

Which Crossovers Do Owners Love Most & Least - CR-V, RAV4, Forester, Rogue, Equinox, Escape, Tiguan Ranked

Sales volume is a hint at which crossovers owners love most, but you may be surprised which is the most loved by owners and which the love least.

2020 Toyota Tacoma Panoramic View Monitor Limited Interior

By Jeff Teague Nov 5 2019 - 8:54am

New Panoramic Camera Gives 2020 Toyota Tacoma Drivers More Eyes

See how the all-new Panoramic View Monitor gives you an extra set of eyes while driving your 2020 Toyota Tacoma.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 5 2019 - 7:54am

One New Subaru Ascent Feature You Won’t Find On Any Other 3-Row SUV

You have plenty of choices when it comes to family haulers but the 2020 Subaru Ascent comes with one feature you won’t find on any other 3-Row vehicle.