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 Mary Conway Sep 14 2016 - 6:35pm

Ford F-150 leads in sustainability

Recycling is huge in the auto industry as all of the automakers are attempting to use more sustainable materials. Ford has released information illustrating all of the recycled or repurposed products used in the manufacture of the F-150.

By Will Maley Sep 14 2016 - 3:25pm

Finally! 2017 Bentley Flying Spur W12 Hits 200 mph With New S

If there is one complaint that you could level at the current Bentley Flying Spur, it would is that it cannot go 200 mph. Only just a lowly 199 mph. The British luxury automaker is fixing that with a new Flying Spur variant.

By Patrick Rall Sep 14 2016 - 1:46pm

Every 2017 Corvette Stingray Gets a Tiny Price Hike - Grand Sport Starts at $66,445

The full pricing schedule for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Grand Sport has arrived online and the price increases for the new model year Stingray are fairly minimal at just $50 extra across the entire model range – while the new 2017 Corvette Grand Sport starts at $66,445.

By Zachary Benedict Sep 14 2016 - 1:31pm

Buick; The Budget Muscle Car You Need

While Buick might not be the Chevelle or Camaro you dreamed of, you might find yourself blowing the doors off of it at a stoplight.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 14 2016 - 1:21pm

How Tesla Autopilot Can Stretch The Range

Tesla’s role in pushing forward autonomy and how auotopilot may extended the range of not only electric cars, but also gas cars.

By Patrick Rall Sep 14 2016 - 1:11pm

Watch the Dodge Viper ACR Win Car & Driver's Lightning Lap 10

While lots of vehicles turned in impressive times at Car & Driver’s Lightning Lap 10, the Dodge Viper ACR turned in the quickest time among production cars in this year’s field.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 14 2016 - 12:27pm

How Did Hyundai Do It With Genesis? - Quality, The Only Game in Town

Hyundai started selling cars in the USA in 1986 after it established its US headquarters in Garden Grove California in 1985. They started exporting one model, the Hyundai Excel to the United States. Well, they started off with a bang selling more cars in its first year in the US than any other new brand ever had.

By Parks McCants Sep 14 2016 - 11:33am

A Custom 2017 Honda Fit idea comes from Europe

Looking to the Honda Europe News Room, we discover an affordable personal customization idea or two for the 2017 Honda Fit, with Jazz style.

By John Goreham Sep 14 2016 - 11:22am

2017 Toyota Prius operates 79.4% emission-free in 3rd-party testing

The Toyota Prius Hybrid shines in zero emission test.

By Patrick Rall Sep 14 2016 - 11:12am

2017 Ford Super Duty Pricing Increases Detailed

The configurator tool for the all-new, aluminum-bodied 2017 Ford Super Duty lineup has launched on Ford.com and as expected, the next generation F250, F350 and F450 receive varying levels of pricing increases depending on the trim line chosen – and today we bring you a quick look at the starting prices of the newest Ford pickups.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Sep 14 2016 - 6:37am

5 Ways Subaru’s New Global Platform Improves the 2018 Subaru WRX STI

The new Subaru Global Platform shows up on the 2017 Impreza first, and you will see it on the redesigned 2018 Subaru WRX STI.

2011-2014 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy

By Denis Flierl Sep 14 2016 - 6:27am

Now That Subaru’s Oil Consumption Lawsuit is Settled, What Should You Do?

Subaru settles their oil consumption lawsuit. What should you do if your Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza or Legacy is burning excessive oil?

By Parks McCants Sep 13 2016 - 9:42pm

2017 Acura RDX Advance is maker’s performance crossover sleeper

There she sat in my driveway planted firmly on 18 inch black alloy rims and performance tires. This RDX looked just a bit sinister. Would its performance live up to the look?

By Marc Stern Sep 13 2016 - 6:34pm

Compact Q3 Crossover May Be The Secret Of Audi’s Success

Since April, Audi's compact crossover, the Q3, has been a success story. Indeed, it may be the real secret to the automaker's continuing record of success this year.

By Will Maley Sep 13 2016 - 6:33pm

Porsche Shows You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It With the 2017 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid

If you think hybrid vehicles are only built for squeezing every drop of gas, Porsche would like to have word with you.

Toyota first to offer standard safety system

By John Goreham Sep 13 2016 - 5:05pm

Important Safety System Now Standard On 2017 Toyota RAV 4, Highlander, Corolla, and Avalon

Toyota adds forward collision prevention with emergency auto-braking for new model year.

Chevy Bolt range is 238 miles per charge

By Mary Conway Sep 13 2016 - 3:49pm

AT 238 miles per charge, Chevy Bolt ranks as Tesla Model 3 beater

The Chevy Bolt has just been given an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles per charge, which is good news for the automaker which promised to be the first to offer an affordable electric with more than 200 miles of range. GM North America President Alan Batey says “The Bolt EV is a game changer for the electric car segment.”

By Patrick Rall Sep 13 2016 - 3:21pm

Ride Along with the 2017 Camaro ZL1 at the Milford Proving Grounds

A video has surfaced online from a non-General Motors YouTube account showing what is alleged to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in action on the Milford Proving Grounds, with the video captured via the Performance Data Recorder system – although we don’t get to see a full lap.

2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in Dark Red

By Patrick Rall Sep 13 2016 - 1:55pm

Hellcat Dodge Charger Drubs Tesla in C&D Lightning Lap

Yesterday we reported that the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat had turned the quickest lap among 4-door cars in their years Car & Driver Lightning Lap shootout and after digging deeper into the results of one of the most rigorous track tests in the industry, I found that the Tesla Model S P85D was also in the competition – and it didn’t do very well at all.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 13 2016 - 1:03pm

Are You Buzzed by the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in?

Hyundai has entered the sorta EV sweepstakes with its Sonata hybrid plug-in, and, to a lesser extent the Sonata hybrid. The question is, what is the strategic vision for these vehicles and for Hyundai in general?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Autopilot Implications

By Allan Honeyman Sep 13 2016 - 10:35am

Tesla and AutoPilot Have Massive Implications

Tesla is helping to launch a transformed future. Tesla Motors is best known for being a disruptor of the automotive industry through its popularization of Electric Vehicles now and not thirty years into the future. Its foray into self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles, may prove to be equally disruptive of the auto industry.

By Will Maley Sep 13 2016 - 9:31am

Whatcha Hiding Under the Sheet Volvo?

In a few days time, Volvo will be revealing the newest member of the 90 Series family, the V90 Cross Country. To prepare for this, the Swedish automaker has been dropping some teasers.

2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017 Nissan Murano, Nissan recall

By Denis Flierl Sep 13 2016 - 8:58am

Nissan Maxima/Murano Recall: NHTSA Says Don’t Park Near Buildings or Cars if This Happens

Nissan is recalling some Maxima and Murano vehicles because of fire risk. What will happen if the ABS light stays on?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Reverse Auto Braking

By Denis Flierl Sep 13 2016 - 8:04am

How 2017 Subaru Impreza Reverse Auto Braking Can Prevent a Collision [Video]

When the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza arrives, it will feature Reverse Auto Braking. How can it prevent a collision?

By Marc Stern Sep 12 2016 - 10:20pm

Audi Deepens Ties With Chinese Firms To Beef Up Technology Offerings

Audi has abandoned talks with Uber and Google, among others, to pursue closer collaboration with Chinese firms to bring internet technologies to drivers.

By Mary Conway Sep 12 2016 - 7:54pm

Ford's self-driving cars for employees will be a game-changer in 2018

Ford Motor held a huge seminar on automotive trends in Dearborn, Michigan. As part of the presentation, the automaker announced that it plans to have self-driving vehicles as shuttles for employees on the Ford campus by 2018.

By Parks McCants Sep 12 2016 - 7:47pm

On the road with 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup

We spend a week on the road with 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup. Does it measure up to Honda’s claims of “best in class?”

By Patrick Rall Sep 12 2016 - 4:23pm

Ford Focus RS, Shelby GT350R Mustang Set Records in 2016 C&D Lightning Lap

The results for the 2016 Car & Driver Lightning Lap are in and both of the Ford vehicles in the field turned in solid times – with the new Shelby GT350T turning in the 2nd best time ever among American muscle cars and the quickest time ever for the LL2 class while the new Ford Focus RS set the best time ever by a 4-cylinder car in the 10 years of the Lightning Lap shootout.

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

By Denis Flierl Sep 12 2016 - 3:41pm

With Lasek and Isachsen Out, Will Atkinson be the Next GRC Star for Subaru?

Lasek and Isachsen are out, Higgins and Atkinson are in for Red Bull GRC Seattle. Is Subaru grooming Atkinson to be the next GRC star?

By Patrick Rall Sep 12 2016 - 2:57pm

Corvette Grand Sport, Camaro 1LE Shine in Car & Driver Lightning Lap

The folks at Car & Driver have published the results of their 2016 Lightning Lap tests at Virginia International Raceway and among the most impressive cars on the track were the new Corvette Grand Sport and both of the new 1LE Camaros – with the V6 model nearly matching the new all-wheel drive Ford Focus RS.

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