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 Corvette Grand Sport Collector's Edition interior

By Patrick Rall Sep 22 2016 - 1:28pm

Only 850 Corvette Grand Sport Collector's Editions Slated for the US

When General Motors announced that they would only build 1,000 examples of the beautiful 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition, it was clear that they would be hard to get, but according to a new report, only 850 of those will be sold in the United States – making them even harder to acquire.

By Patrick Rall Sep 22 2016 - 11:03am

2017 Hellcat Steering Wheel can be Retrofit to 15-16 Charger, Challenger

When the news dropped that the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would have a new steering wheel center with an SRT badge with red backlighting, many owners of 2015 and 2016 Hellcat cars wanted to know if they could swap to the glowing badge - and the answer is “yes”.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Forza Horizon 3, Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Sep 22 2016 - 10:46am

You Can Drive a Subaru WRX STI on New Forza Horizon 3, Don’t Drive like this Gamer [Video]

Don’t drive your Subaru WRX STI like this new Forza Horizon 3 Gamer [Video]

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, New Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl Sep 22 2016 - 7:51am

Subaru Quietly Drops a Key Feature on the New 2017 Impreza After 23 Years What’s Behind their Decision?

Subaru is quietly dropping a key feature on the new 2017 Impreza after 23 years. What’s behind their decision?

Audi Chief May Be Out If Reports Are True

By Marc Stern Sep 21 2016 - 11:09pm

Time Running Out For Audi CEO As Dieselgate Closes In

The Teflon (R) armor that has surrounded Rupert Stadler, Audi chief exec, looks like it is wearing very thin as he could soon find himself joining other top VW execs, caught up in the Dieselgate scandal.

Pick Your View of Tanner Fousts No. 34 Rockstar Pink VW

By Marc Stern Sep 21 2016 - 9:47pm

Andretti Team To Campaign Pink VWs Raise Cancer Awareness At GRC Season Finale

The Andretti Autosport GRC team will campaign a specially dressed pair of VW Beetles in the GRC season finale in L.A. The #PinkBeetles support improving cancer awareness.

By Parks McCants Sep 21 2016 - 6:34pm

Explore the extreme driving challenge that is ‘World RallyCross’ [Video]

This is “The Challenge of RallyCross.” How crazy is that?

By Parks McCants Sep 21 2016 - 5:27pm

2016 Honda Civic Coupe renews the joy in driving [Video]

And there it was, an image that I didn't catch often, the kid in me, smiling back in the rear-view mirror - the joy of simply driving personified.

By Will Maley Sep 21 2016 - 4:30pm

Untangling the Apple Takeover of McLaren Rumor

The internet was in a tizzy this morning when a report came out that Apple was in talks with McLaren about a possible takeover. But the dream of this fizzed away when only a few hours later, McLaren said they were not in talks with the technology company.

By Patrick Rall Sep 21 2016 - 2:24pm

A 450hp, 510tq Ford F150 Raptor Sounds like a Dream Come True

Ford Motor Company hasn’t announced the official power figures for the 2017 F150 Raptor, but according to information posted on a Ford Raptor enthusiast forum, the new high performance pickup will pack 450 horsepower and 510lb-ft of twin turbocharged torque – more than enough power to make this new Raptor the high performance sport truck we have been dreaming of.

By Patrick Rall Sep 21 2016 - 12:34pm

2017 Camaro 1LE Beats the 5th Gen Z/28 at Laguna Seca

While being tested by Motor Trend at Laguna Seca, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS turned a quicker lap than the 2015 Camaro Z/28 – a track-focused, stripped down muscle car that had more power and cost some $30,000 more than the new 1LE.

Toyota Mirai's Pricing Seems Way Out of Line

By John Goreham Sep 21 2016 - 10:22am

2017 Toyota Mirai's Pricing Will Have Battery EV Fans Laughing Out Loud

First, there was the lack of fueling stations, now this reminder of the Toyota Mirai’s uphill battle related to pricing.

By Patrick Rall Sep 21 2016 - 10:00am

Hellcat of the Month: The Mopar Community Says Goodbye to TopCat

Rather than having the members of the Hellcat Group Facebook page vote on the September 2016 Hellcat of the Month, the admins of that page have decided to honor John Toutkoushian – better known as TopCat in the Mopar performance community – who passed away earlier this month while still holding the record for the world’s quickest Hellcat car.

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.

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