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.

2018 Subaru 3-Row crossover, New Subaru 7-passenger SUV, New Subaru SUV

By Denis Flierl Sep 21 2016 - 8:50am

Subaru’s New 3-Row Crossover Spied, What You Can Learn From it

Subaru’s new 3-Row Crossover has been spied. What can you learn about it?

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Volkswagen Alltrack S AWD, VW Alltrack

By Denis Flierl Sep 21 2016 - 8:20am

VW Alltrack S AWD vs Subaru Outback 2.5i: It’s Clear Who Makes the Better Wagon

A point by point comparison pits the Volkswagen Alltrack vs Subaru Outback. Who comes out on top?

Tanner Foust Powers No. 34 Rockstar To Seattle Victory

By Marc Stern Sep 20 2016 - 10:56pm

Foust Takes First In Seattle Red Bull Series Race, Points Race Still Tight

With drivers for the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team battling for the points leads, the series moves on to Los Angeles following the team's victory in Seattle. The marque is already on track to win the Manufacturer's Championship.

State Farm lays out the facts on deer strike frequency

By John Goreham Sep 20 2016 - 3:37pm

Is Your State High on the Deer Impact List?

State Farm lays out the facts on deer strike frequency, and it isn’t pretty.

By Will Maley Sep 20 2016 - 2:02pm

Land Rover Recalls Discovery Sport and Evoque For Transmission Suddenly Shifting into Neutral

If you're the owner of a 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport or 2014 - 2015 Range Rover Evoque, then you want to pay close attention to this story.

By Patrick Rall Sep 20 2016 - 12:40pm

2017 Dodge Brand: The Greatest American Performance Lineup, Ever

The 2017 model year for the Dodge brand will have a massive spread of performance vehicles, ranging from the most affordable V8 muscle cars to the most powerful muscle cars ever to the most track capable road car in the world – giving the 2017 Dodge lineup more performance under one roof than any American brand has ever offered and making this year’s Dodge lineup the great American performance lineup in a single model year, ever.

By Patrick Rall Sep 20 2016 - 11:05am

Ken Block's Gymkhana 9 Gets 10 Million Views in 1 Week

Ken Block rolled out Gymkhana 9 exactly one week ago and in that short period of time, more than 10,000,000 people have watched the original hoonigan work his motoring magic in the new Ford Focus RS RX.

By Mary Conway Sep 20 2016 - 10:24am

What's next now that Canadian GM strike is averted

American General Motors’ workers can breathe a sigh of relief now that a strike at GM in Canada was narrowly averted. The head of the Canadian auto workers union, Unifor, announced a tentative agreement had been reached late Monday. The agreement guarantees that the plant in Oshawa, Ontario, will stay open which was one of the union’s major concerns.

2017 Nissan Altima, 2017 Nissan Altima SR

By Denis Flierl Sep 20 2016 - 9:43am

Sporty Altima SR Leads Nissan Lineup with Pricing Unchanged for 2017, Will it Stay #1?

The Nissan Altima SR is the most popular model in the automakers lineup. The price stays the same for 2017.

By Will Maley Sep 20 2016 - 9:36am

Bentley and Lamborghini To Be No Shows At Paris

The 2016 edition of Paris Motor Show isn't going to packed as previous editions.

Beetle Has World Record Speed Run of 206 mph

By Marc Stern Sep 20 2016 - 9:04am

Specially Tuned VW Beetle Hits 205 MPH In Record Land Speed Run

You'd never know it to look at a the VW Beetle, but, believe it or not, when tuned correctly it can compete with the hypercars of the world, easily hitting 205 mph, which it did recently on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

2017 Subaru XV Hybrid tS by STI, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Sep 20 2016 - 8:36am

Why Subaru XV Hybrid tS by STI is Nothing More than Window Dressing

Subaru introduced the new 2017 Subaru XV Hybrid tS by STI in July. Why is it nothing more than window dressing?

BMW 3 Series, next-generation BMW 3 Series, 2018 BMW 3 Series

By Denis Flierl Sep 20 2016 - 8:18am

How One Woman’s BMW 3 Series Dream Car Turned into Her Worst Nightmare

How can a BMW 3 Series dream car become one woman’s worst nightmare?

2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek rally car, Rallye Defi

By Denis Flierl Sep 20 2016 - 8:00am

Where Can You Buy this New Competition Platform “Rally-in-a-Box” Subaru Crosstrek?

A new 2017 Subaru Crosstrek gets a new Competition Platform for rally enthusiasts. Where can you buy one?

By Mary Conway Sep 19 2016 - 8:50pm

How a pipeline leak in Alabama could start affecting more states

A pipeline leak in Alabama is already causing shortages in six states. The pipeline supplies 40% of the gasoline for the north east, so more and more states could be seeing shortages or higher gasoline prices. It is reminiscent of the early 1970s, when gas shortages left long line at the pumps and many gas stations had to ration how much each driver could buy.

By Parks McCants Sep 19 2016 - 6:34pm

2017 Honda HR-V crossover unchanged from 2016

For Honda hatch fans looking to 2017 for a turbocharged HR-V, bummer!

By Parks McCants Sep 19 2016 - 5:16pm

2016 Honda Civic: A bit of 'break-in-time' results in higher average MPG

Say what you will, regardless of what the manufacturer recommends as to today’s “ no break in required cars and light trucks,” Torque News readers chime in with quite a different story.

By Will Maley Sep 19 2016 - 4:04pm

More EVs Are In Porsche's Future

Sports car builders are wondering what the future of their vehicles will look like as stricter fuel economy and emission regulations come into effect.

By Patrick Rall Sep 19 2016 - 3:00pm

Saleen S7 Returns with a 1000hp Twin Turbo Ford V8

The ultimate American supercar is going back on sale with the return of the Saleen S7 and as was the case with the 750 horsepower beast, this newest Saleen sports car will feature a twin turbocharged Ford V8 with 1,000 horsepower – and a price tag of $1,000,000.

By Patrick Rall Sep 19 2016 - 2:28pm

Chevrolet Offers Mustang Owners Big Discounts on a New Camaro

General Motors is looking to spur sales of the new Chevrolet Camaro and one interesting approach taken by the automaker is to offer owners of a Ford Mustang a “conquest” discount of $2,000 on a 2016 Camaro or $1,500 on a 2017 Camaro – and the Mustang owner doesn’t need to trade in their Ford to get this discount on a new Chevy muscle car.

By Mary Conway Sep 19 2016 - 2:25pm

How Pagenaud's Indy Series win in a Chevy caps Penske's 50th year in racing

Simon Pagenaud won the Indycar Series championship on Sunday, but the real winner is Roger Penske who is celebrating his 50th year as an owner in racing. This is Pagenaud’s first Indycar championship but this is the 14th time Team Penske has claimed the title.

Mazda Miata beats Tesla Model S on racetrack - again.

By John Goreham Sep 19 2016 - 2:04pm

Mazda Miata Cup Car vs. Tesla Model S on track - Which is quicker?

Car and Driver tested both the Mazda Miata Cup Car and the Tesla Model S. Which is more at home on a racetrack?

By Patrick Rall Sep 19 2016 - 12:11pm

2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger Hellcat Production to Begin Next Month

The 2017 Dodge Challenger and 2017 Dodge Charger in SRT Hellcat trim will get the longest list of new features among all of the muscle car configurations, and for those prospective buyers holding off for the 2017 model year, you can expect to see your car sometime during the 4th quarter – with production of the 2017 model year Challenger and Charger slated to begin next month.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Sep 19 2016 - 11:05am

10 Ways Compact Car Buyers Will Benefit from 2017 Subaru Impreza’s 95% Makeover

The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza needed a total makeover. What does it mean for consumers?

By Marc Stern Sep 19 2016 - 10:30am

Dieselgate Claims Yet Another Executive; Audi’s Top Engineer

Dieselgate keeps on expanding. Fully a year into the diesel emissions scandal, Volkswagen plans to suspend Audi's top engineer. Published reports indicate two reasons for the suspension.

Will Toyota Tacoma Being Made in Mexico Matter?

By John Goreham Sep 19 2016 - 9:35am

Will 2017 Toyota Tacoma Being Mexican-made Matter to Buyers

Toyota is increasing the percentage of Tacomas it makes in Mexico, rather than in the U.S. Will this matter to fans?

By Will Maley Sep 19 2016 - 9:11am

Rumored: Entry-Level Audi R8 To Be A V6

The previous-generation Audi R8 offered the buyer a choice between a V8 and V10. The current model only offers a V10 in two states of tune. But there is talk of a new engine option coming to Audi's sportscar, minus four-cylinders.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Seattle,

By Denis Flierl Sep 19 2016 - 8:28am

How a Poor GRC Start Puts Subaru WRX STI At the Back of the Pack

The Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross cars both made the Final in Seattle. How did the team finish?

By Parks McCants Sep 18 2016 - 10:11pm

2017 Acura NSX GT homologation ends TLX GT Pirelli World Challenge campaign

With P.D. Cunningham retiring his TLX GT seat in mid season, and devoting his time to Acura NSX GT3 Car track development, the handwriting was on the wall. This weekend Acura dropped the hammer on TLX GT.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 18 2016 - 9:24pm

Tesla and MobilEye Get Divorced

Tesla and MobilEye have been close partners since the beginning of the push semi-autonomous cars and forward in the future of full autonomy. Their different visions about how to proceed finally came to a head and resulted in a separation of the ways.

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