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 Parks McCants Jun 2 2016 - 1:48pm

The day of Honda’s Self Driving Car is here

It’s all about synthetic sensory recognition and autonomous driving response. Honda’s on it in Concord, California. The day of Honda's self driving car is here!

By Patrick Rall Jun 2 2016 - 1:34pm

GM's Ed Welburn Named Designer of the Year by NEMPA

Last week, the folks from the New England Motor Press Association held their annual awards banquet and among those honored was General Motors Ed Welburn – who was named Designer of the Year just a few short weeks before he retires from his position with GM.

By Patrick Rall Jun 2 2016 - 1:01pm

Dodge Challenger Post Best 2016 Sales in May, Jeep Posts Best Month Ever

In May 2016, the Chrysler Group posted its 74th consecutive month of year over year gains, with major contributions from the Jeep lineup, the Dodge Challenger, the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Charger and all three of the company’s existing minivans.

By Parks McCants Jun 2 2016 - 12:36pm

2016 Accord, Civic bolster sagging Honda sales in May

Hey, what can I tell you, the entire North American auto industry hit the skids in May as U.S. auto sales level out. Let’s put this mild downtrend into perspective.

By Armen Hareyan Jun 2 2016 - 11:28am

The Tesla buffet: 2 reasons why all-you-can-eat isn't sustainable for Tesla Superchargers

Tesla cannot keep giving "all-you-can-eat" on superchargers. There must be a nominal cost, big enough to keep people away who could otherwise have charged at home.

By Armen Hareyan Jun 2 2016 - 10:22am

Every Tesla Model 3 Owner Will Still Have a Sci-Fi Tesla Car

Once the public learned that Tesla will not send free Superchargers to the Model 3 owners, the topic is being actively discussed by many Tesla and EV owners in online forums. Most of the people seem to be disappointed because of the lack of free Superchargers. But here is one opinion, which says "everything is fine," and here is how you will still save more money.

By Patrick Rall Jun 2 2016 - 10:11am

Ford Mustang Included in New List of Takata Airbag Recalls

Ford Motor Company has rolled out a new list of vehicles affected by the global Takata airbag recalls, with the newest batch including the Ford Mustang, the Ford GT supercar, the Ford Fusion, the Ford Ranger and a collection of Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

By Will Maley Jun 2 2016 - 8:35am

Two Brits Earn Honors From NEMPA

The New England Motor Press Association recently held their annual winter car of the year awards ceremony at MIT this week where a number of models were honored. Two of those models happen to be British.

2016 Nissan Frontier, 2016 Nissan Titan XD

By Denis Flierl Jun 2 2016 - 8:29am

Why Nissan Frontier Sales Skyrocket and Titan XD Plummets

Demand for mid-size trucks is hot and the 2016 Nissan Frontier is benefitting. Why is Titan going backward?

By Denis Flierl Jun 2 2016 - 8:14am

Is Huge Price Increase for 2017 Nissan GT-R Premium Justifiable?

Nissan announces the price for the 2017 GT-R Premium. How much will it go up?

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Jun 2 2016 - 7:46am

Subaru WRX/STI Sales Head South: Is There a Problem?

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI takes a big slide backward for May. Are buyers waiting for new upgrades or are there deeper problems?

By Parks McCants Jun 1 2016 - 9:15pm

Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX SUV comes to market with a surprise or two

2017 Acura MDX expands on a tradition of attainable premium quality.

By Patrick Rall Jun 1 2016 - 3:09pm

Chevrolet Camaro Sales Slump as Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Lead May Sales

Sales numbers were down across the board in the muscle car segment for May 2016, but the Chevrolet Camaro posted the biggest slide, trailing both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger as sales of the 6th gen GM muscle car remain inexplicably slow.

By Will Maley Jun 1 2016 - 2:43pm

Rumored: Volkswagen Considers Building Their Own Battery Factory

Most automakers who build electric vehicles get batteries from suppliers like Samsung and LG. But Tesla is gearing up their Gigafactory to build their own batteries for their vehicles. This idea has caught the eye of another automaker.

By Patrick Rall Jun 1 2016 - 11:59am

Next Gen Dodge Charger Could Gain a Twin Turbo 4-Cylinder and Lose 500lbs

New insider information suggests that when the next generation Dodge Charger arrives around 2021, a new twin turbocharged 4-cylinder engine could serve as the fuel-sipping entry level option under the lineup of powerful Hemi V8s while the entire model line stands to lose some 500 pounds.

By Will Maley Jun 1 2016 - 9:26am

How Hyundai Did 2,300 KM of Testing In 24 Hours

Hyundai has put one of their development vehicles for their upcoming N performance division through the ringer by running Nürburgring 24 Hours this past weekend.

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Names Best Green SUV or Crossover

By John Goreham Jun 1 2016 - 9:21am

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Named Best Green SUV or Crossover

The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid wins distinction from New England Motor Press.

Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Takata airbag recall

By Denis Flierl Jun 1 2016 - 8:40am

Takata Airbag Recall: 383,101 Subarus Are Now on the List

More Subaru models are being recalled for the Takata Airbag issue. Which vehicles are on the list?

By Denis Flierl Jun 1 2016 - 7:18am

2 Ways Subaru WRX STI Proves Its Advantage at Nurburgring 24-Hr [Video]

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI NBR wins its class again at Nurburgring 24-hour. How hard is it to win?

By Parks McCants May 31 2016 - 5:06pm

TLX-GT, NSX and RDX Dominate Acura News for May 2016

Acura Racing TLX-GT efforts turn a corner as the first production 2017 NSX supercar rolls off the assembly line and RDX Crossover receives a positive nod from consumers.

By Parks McCants May 31 2016 - 4:06pm

2016 Civic, Indycar, Ridgeline dominate Honda News for May 2016

May was a busy and successful month for American Honda as 2016 Civic, Indycar and the all new Ridgeline truck dominated Honda -- there were a couple of surprises.

By Patrick Rall May 31 2016 - 1:41pm

Ohio State 2016 Camaro Hybrid Wins EcoCar3 Competition Again

For the second year in a row, the team from Ohio State University was named the winner of the Chevrolet Camaro-centric EcoCar3 competition – beating teams from 15 other universities around the country with their custom Camaro hybrid.

By Will Maley May 31 2016 - 11:51am

Ferrari Builds A One-Off 458 Speciale

If you have the cash, you can have Ferrari build a one-off supercar based on one of their models. That is just what one Ferrari owner has done.

By Patrick Rall May 31 2016 - 11:37am

Smaller, Lighter Dodge Challenger and Charger Could Come at Late as 2021

There has been speculation that the next generation Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger would arrive for the 2018 or 2019 model year, but according to insider information from Allpar, the next refresh will be another minor one and the next generation with the new platform might not arrive until 2021.

By John Goreham May 31 2016 - 9:25am

2016 Toyota Tacoma Named Best All-Weather Midsize Truck

Add best winter truck to the Toyota Tacoma’s long list of awards.

By Will Maley May 31 2016 - 9:20am

Next-Gen Porsche Panamera Turbo To Be As Quick As A Former Supercar

Supercars and hypercars provide an interesting look at what was considered to be state of the art at the time. From exotic materials to extensive aero and engineering work, these vehicles give us an idea of how far we have come when it comes to comparing them to standard sports cars.