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 Sep 2 2016 - 2:33pm

Diesel the Word For 2017 Jaguar XF

The last thing an automaker would consider doing in the U.S. market is introducing a new diesel engine in light of the Volkswagen diesel mess. But Jaguar is doing just that.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2016 - 1:03pm

2017 Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat Cruising, Blasting Down the Track

In addition to offering up the bulk of the information on the 2017 Dodge Charger and 2017 Dodge Challenger in their high performance SRT Hellcat forms, FCA also posted a pair of videos showing the two 707 horsepower muscle cars tolling around the handling track at the Chelsea Proving Grounds – along with giving us the best look yet at the new 5Deep Hellcat wheels.

2016 Nissan Frontier, 2016 GMC Canyon, 2016 Chevy Colorado, 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 2018 Nissan Frontier

By Denis Flierl Sep 2 2016 - 9:54am

Why Is This Outdated Truck Selling So Well as 2016 Nissan Frontier is Flying Off Dealer Lots

The 2016 Nissan Frontier sales were smokin’ hot for August. Why is the outdated truck selling so well?

By Denis Flierl Sep 2 2016 - 8:38am

Performance Fans Will Get to See the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO Supercar for the First Time on US Soil

Performance fans will get to see the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO supercar for the first time in California.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl Sep 2 2016 - 7:49am

Something in August Made 2017 Subaru Forester and Outback Perform With Unbeaten Success

The 2017 Subaru Forester and Outback are rock stars for the automaker. What happened in August?

By Marc Stern Sep 1 2016 - 11:01pm

Irate Critics Call On NTSB To Look Into Fatal Takata Truck Blast

Two veteran senators and vocal critics of Takata and the manner in which the entire airbag inflator recall has been handled have asked the National Transportation Board to look into the Aug. 22 ammonium nitrate blast in Texas that claimed 1 and hurt 4

Toyota, Lexus and Audi Have Best Car Seat Safety

By John Goreham Sep 1 2016 - 4:52pm

Car Seats Easier to Install - Why your back should thank IIHS

Every parent struggles with car seats. Now that struggle is a bit less intense due to IIHS.

By Parks McCants Sep 1 2016 - 2:49pm

2017 Honda Ridgeline sales show good momentum for August

As the reinvented Honda Ridgeline Pickup sales approach 10,000 units, it looks as if American Honda Motors has yet another sales success in its ever expanding lineup.

By Parks McCants Sep 1 2016 - 2:09pm

Honda HR-V crossover sales skyrocket in August

The surprising leader for American Honda sales in August is the underappreciated, Fit platformed subcompact HR-V crossover. The uptick is quite astounding!

By John Goreham Sep 1 2016 - 2:06pm

Where have Toyota's Prius Sales Gone - The Surprise Answer

Toyota’s Prius sales decline is easy to decode if you look at the company’s sales chart.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2016 - 1:25pm

Ford Mustang Pounds Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in a Slow August 2016

The sales numbers are in for August 2016 and even though muscle car sales slumped a bit last month, the Ford Mustang continued its remarkable 22 month streak of leading the monthly sales race – beating both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger by sizeable amounts once again.

Does Tesla's Model X Production Point to Failure For Model 3?

By John Goreham Sep 1 2016 - 12:56pm

How Will Tesla Build 400K Model 3s If It Can't Build 1K Model Xs per month?

With less than 1,000 Model X units sold per month in its first year, Tesla fails an important test for Model 3.

By Parks McCants Sep 1 2016 - 12:39pm

2016 Honda CR-V continues record breaking sales run in August

With no shortage of competition in North America’s compact crossover segment, Honda CR-V continues to break sales records.

2017 Nissan Titan XD, 2017 Titan V8, Single Cab

By Denis Flierl Sep 1 2016 - 10:56am

How You Can Get Your Game Face On and Win a Nissan Titan Truck [Video]

How can you get your Football game face on and win a Nissan Titan truck?

By Mary Conway Sep 1 2016 - 10:38am

On top of the mountain with my favorite muscle cars

The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press held its annual ride and drive event at Devil’s Thumb Ranch and I was like a kid in a candy store. Here we are at 8,500 feet surrounded by all of the new cars that you want to drive. The biggest concern is what to drive first.

2017 Subaru Levorg, Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, WRX

By Denis Flierl Sep 1 2016 - 9:30am

Levorg Wagon Gives Subaru Top Safety Ratings Across the Globe

The new Subaru Levorg sports tourer launches in Europe and gets top safety ratings. What did NCAP find when they smashed it?

By Marc Stern Sep 1 2016 - 8:40am

Hyundai Revamps, Improves i10 Microcar; U.S. Sales Still Unlikely

Hyundai unveiled a number of changes to its i10 microcar. The i10 has received good marks from reviewers across the globe, the only trouble for U.S. buyers is that it isn't available here, yet.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Sep 1 2016 - 8:16am

2017 Subaru Impreza Launches in Japan With 7 New Standard Features

The first 2017 Subaru Impreza launches in Japan today. It gets 7 new standard safety features.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2016 - 12:04am

2017 Challenger, Charger Get New UConnect - Hellcats Get Lighter Wheels, New Badges

FCA has rolled out all of the vital information for the 2017 model year Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, with a new infotainment system across the entire model range and new features for Hellcat models including more Hellcat logos inside and out, new lightweight wheels and an SRT steering wheel logo that glows red at night.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2016 - 12:01am

Meet the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - Again

After all sorts of speculation over spy shots over the past few months, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is here and as you can tell from the image above showing a new SRT Jeep, the spy photos all over the internet insisting that this is the 707hp Hellcat model are incorrect – although this new Jeep is a whole lot sportier up front.

By Marc Stern Aug 31 2016 - 7:27pm

Over 200,000 Register For VW Class-Action Suit Buyback Plan That Calls for 3 Actions

More than 200,000 VW owners have opted for the Dieselgate buyback program, surprising some legal authorities with the speed with which it happened, about a month or a little more.

By John Goreham Aug 31 2016 - 5:07pm

Toyota RAV4 Team Wins First Rally

Ryan Millen and his Toyota RAV4 earned a first place finish at the Ojibwe Forests Rally.

By Will Maley Aug 31 2016 - 3:51pm

Rumored: Audi Gives the Green Light For Model S Fighter

The Tesla Model S has a large target on the back that the German automakers are aiming for. The reason is simple; customers that would be buying a flagship luxury sedan with a German badge are turning to the Model S. Now, we have information on one automaker's plan to take down the Model S.

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2016 - 3:17pm

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang VS 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS: Tale of the Tape

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS is being billed as the GM muscle car which will knock out the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while only some of the preliminary performance numbers for the new 1LE have been announced, I have compiled a list of vitals on each of these two muscle cars to see which car has the advantage on paper.

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2016 - 12:46pm

2017 Camaro Configurator Reveals a Model-Wide Price Hike

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro configurator has gone live at Chevrolet.com and in a surprising move, General Motors has added a price increase of $605 to every trimline and – sadly – there is no mention of the new Camaro 1LE or ZL1 just yet.

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2016 - 11:35am

All 2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger Hemi Cars Get Dual Mode Exhaust

After the dual mode exhaust system on the likes of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack has proven to be so popular, the high performance brand will make a loud, dual mode exhaust system standard on every 2017 Challenger and Charger with a Hemi V8.

By Chris Sheets Aug 31 2016 - 10:51am

Going Above and Beyond the Escalade: Why Cadillac Should Aim Higher

By Will Maley Aug 31 2016 - 9:48am

Jaguar Gives Customers the Chance to Compare the XE to Competitors

When it comes to buying a vehicle, one of more difficult things is keeping track of your thoughts on one and comparing to another. Wouldn't it be nice to have the key competitors to the vehicle you're looking at to make this easier?

By Denis Flierl Aug 31 2016 - 8:49am

2017 Nissan Versa SV Special Edition Package Ramps Up the Entertainment

The 2017 Nissan Versa pricing remains the same and a new SV Special Edition Package has been added. What sets it apart?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Toyota Camry

By Denis Flierl Aug 31 2016 - 7:53am

Why Toyota Camry is Out and the 2017 Subaru Impreza is In

Subaru stops production of the Toyota Camry and starts a new chapter with the 2017 Subaru Impreza.

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