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 Toyota 86, 2017 Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S

By Denis Flierl Aug 23 2016 - 7:43am

2017 Toyota 86 Gets Small Price Bump and Drop in Fuel Mileage

The Scion FR-S is now the 2017 Toyota 86 and it gets a minor refresh. It also gets a small price bump.

By Parks McCants Aug 23 2016 - 12:12am

China first to experience 6 speed manual Civic EX-T turbo [Video]

True enough: From China, the world’s fastest growing car market, comes a behind the wheel account of the production 2016 Honda Civic EX-T 6 MT turbo!

By Parks McCants Aug 22 2016 - 6:20pm

2017 Acura NSX earns well deserved consumer accolades in Carmel

Acura’s halo car turned more than a couple of heads at the hypercritical auto aficionado driven preview to Carmel’s Concourse classic car show.

By Will Maley Aug 22 2016 - 4:07pm

Everything You Need To Know About the 2017 Range Rover Sport

A new model year could see a manufacturer make either none, some, or massive changes to one of their models. For the 2017 Range Rover Sport, Land Rover took the middle route.

By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2016 - 3:31pm

2017 Camaro ZL1 with the Manual Can Hit 60 in 1st Gear

GM continues to offer up little bits of information on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the most recent being the fact that when equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission, the 6th gen Camaro ZL1 will get to 60 miles an hour in 1st gear – which could lead to a 0-60 time below 4 seconds.

By John Goreham Aug 22 2016 - 1:57pm

Tesla Adopts a Typical Auto Dealership Gimmick In New Lease Promotion

Tesla opts to promote its current vehicles with the low-ball lease offers many car dealerships do.

By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2016 - 12:44pm

Ford Mustang Stomps Tesla Model S at Roadkill Nights

While racing at the 2016 Roadkill Nights by Dodge event in Pontiac, Michigan, a Tesla Model S went head to head on a slippery surface with a Ford Mustang GT, and the highly touted electric super sedan took a serious beating at the hands of the American muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2016 - 10:07am

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT "Trackhawk" Spotted at the Woodward Dream Cruise

This past weekend while attending the Woodward Dream Cruise, I stumbled across the “Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk with the Hellcat Hemi” that has been making its rounds through the automotive media and having seen it in person – and I still don’t think that it is a Hellcat model.

By Marc Stern Aug 22 2016 - 9:39am

There’s A Lot To Be Said For Auto Spies; How Else Would We Know Of New Kia Crossover?

Auto spies saw the planned Kia compact crossover recently as the carmaker put the as-yet-unnamed vehicle through its paces. Kia is slotting it below the Sportage which is illustrated above.

Toyota and Lexus want to help flood victims who need help making payments.

By John Goreham Aug 22 2016 - 9:33am

If you own a Toyota or Lexus and were affected by floods – read this

Toyota and Lexus want to help those who need help making payments.

By Will Maley Aug 22 2016 - 8:53am

Why Hasn't Canada Gotten the C-Class Wagon

The Canadian automotive marketplace is littered with vehicles that are nonexistent in the U.S. For example, Mercedes-Benz sells the B-Class and diesel version of the GLE-Coupe. There is also a C-Class Wagon that was announced earlier this year, but it hasn't arrived.

By Denis Flierl Aug 22 2016 - 8:27am

Watch Driver Learn to Get Nissan Juke on 2 Wheels in Just 2 Days [Video]

Watch as NISMO racing driver Sir Chris Hoy learns to drive a Nissan Juke on two wheels in just two days.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Toronto Subaru Club Hypermeet

By Denis Flierl Aug 22 2016 - 8:06am

WRX STI Fans 'Show n Shine' at Toronto Subaru Club Hypermeet

The Toronto Subaru Club Hypermeet is the largest gathering of Subaru enthusiasts in Canada. There were plenty of Subaru WRX STIs on hand.

By Marc Stern Aug 21 2016 - 9:52am

The Rumor Mill Has A New VW SUV Heading To The U.S.

VW Australia may have a new SUV in development that may just be heading for the U.S. -- maybe. The one fly in the ointment, the engine.

By Denis Flierl Aug 21 2016 - 8:03am

Subaru WRX STI Gets Huge Price Reduction in Russia

Subaru Russia drops the price on the 2016 Subaru WRX STI. What’s the issue in Russia?

VW plans two brief production outages for Golf this year.

By Marc Stern Aug 20 2016 - 7:20pm

There Are Lots of Reasons To Tweak VW Production Schedules, Sometimes It’s Just Balance

Volkswagen plans two short production outages this year. According to the automaker, the stoppages in the production of the Golf are to help balance production.

By Will Maley Aug 20 2016 - 10:47am

Lamborghini Centenario Loses Its Top

When Lamborghini revealed the Centenario at the Geneva Motor Show in March, they said about 40 of them would be built - 20 coupes and 20 roadsters. We have seen the coupe and now we get our first glimpse at the roadster.

2017 Subaru Forester, Diesel Forester, Special Edition Forester

By Denis Flierl Aug 20 2016 - 8:07am

Meet the 2017 Subaru Forester Special Edition UK Style

The 2017 Subaru Forester Special Edition comes with the diesel engine which U.S. buyers can’t get. What else sets this model apart?

If You're In Los Angeles This Weekend, Hyundai Offers Tailored Test Drives

By Marc Stern Aug 19 2016 - 10:19pm

Hyundai, Amazon Have A New Idea And They’re Not Afraid To Use It

For the second time this week, Hyundai and Amazon have teamed up to bring a better automotive experience to buyers and owners. This time it's a customer-tailored online test-drive plan.

By Marc Stern Aug 19 2016 - 3:44pm

Earth To Alexa, Your Genesis Is Ready, Please Pick It Up

Amazon's digital assistant Alexa can now tell your Hyundai Genesis what it wants or doesn't want and your car has to comply.

By Will Maley Aug 19 2016 - 3:33pm

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Concept Exudes Electric Grandeur

Stunning Looks? Check. Opulent Interior? Check. Electric Powertrain? What?!

By John Goreham Aug 19 2016 - 11:43am

Mazda 2017 MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition Details & Price Estimate

Your retractable hard-top, fast-back Miata will soon be available for pre-ordering.

Usain Bolt, 2016 Rio Olympics, 2017 Nissan GT-R, 200 meter Gold Medal

By Denis Flierl Aug 19 2016 - 8:25am

How Usain Bolt Gets “Bolted” By Nissan [Video]

Nissan is going to make sure Usain Bolt gets "Bolted" in a big way. What’s in store for the gold medalist?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl Aug 19 2016 - 8:10am

7 Reasons Not to Buy a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek will get the most significant changes since it launched in 2012. What’s next for Crosstrek?

By Patrick Rall Aug 18 2016 - 1:31pm

Check Out the Roush Mustang Lineup at the Woodward Dream Cruise

In addition to the hundreds of privately owned Ford Mustang coupes and convertibles lining Mustang Alley at this weekend’s Woodward Dream Cruise, Roush Performance will showcase their entire Mustang lineup – from the 300hp RS to the 670hp RS3.

By Parks McCants Aug 18 2016 - 1:13pm

2017 Acura NSX: On the road to Monterey Car Week

Acura’s manufactured in Ohio 2017 NSX hybrid supercar takes its place in the annals of the West Coast’s premier auto event.

Buy a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth, get a free driving school day at Bondurant

By John Goreham Aug 18 2016 - 11:11am

One huge reason to opt for the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth for 2017

Fiat has just made picking the Abarth version of its new 124 Spider much easier.

By Patrick Rall Aug 18 2016 - 10:11am

Dodge Challenger Scat Pack with DRs and a Tune Runs 11.50s

While we frequently bring you the news of the quickest Hellcat models from Dodge, today we bring you a look at what I believe to be the quickest Challenger Scat Pack in the world without any significant modifications – with just a good set of tires and a canned ECU tune helping this Hemi-powered muscle car to run well into the 11-second range.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur (First Generation)

By Will Maley Aug 18 2016 - 9:55am

Why Bentley Is Recalling Certain Continental Flying Spur Models

Bentley vehicles aren't known for being recalled for a safety issue. But this week, a group of Continental Flying Spurs are being called back to dealers for just that.

2016 BMW M2 Coupe, Jeremy Clarkson, Star Car

By Denis Flierl Aug 18 2016 - 8:29am

3 Reasons Why BMW M2 is Jeremy Clarkson’s Favorite M Car

The BMW M2 Coupe is now Jeremy Clarkson’s favorite BMW M machine. Why does the M2 get him so exited?

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