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 Patrick Rall May 26 2016 - 1:19pm

Ford Mustang, Focus and Fiesta Get 50th Anniversary LeMans Edition in France

Ford Motor Company is celebrating its dominating win of the 1966 24 Hours of LeMans race with a limited run of specially decorated performance cars including the Mustang, the Focus ST, the Focus RS and the Fiesta ST – but these unique high performance Ford products will be offered in France, only.

By Will Maley May 26 2016 - 10:54am

Audi S8 Plus and Porsche Panamera Turbo Duke It Out

In the land of performance flagship sedans, the Volkswagen group has two models to fill this niche.

By Will Maley May 26 2016 - 9:02am

'Significant Progress' is Being Made on A Deal Over Volkswagen's Emission Cheating

It has been a quiet time with no news coming out about the Volkswagen diesel emission cheating scandal.

By Denis Flierl May 26 2016 - 8:43am

Is New 2017 Nissan GT-R Too Civilized? [Video]

The new 2017 Nissan GT-R is more comfortable than ever. Is the new GT-R becoming too civilized?

2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack, Isle of Man TT

By Denis Flierl May 26 2016 - 7:14am

2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack [New Pictures]

The new 2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack car is getting ready. Check out the new pictures.

By John Goreham May 25 2016 - 5:13pm

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Most Fuel Efficient SUV Ever - Consumer Reports

The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid tops the prior two SUV MPG champs, both of which are siblings of the RAV4 Hybrid.

By Parks McCants May 25 2016 - 3:13pm

2016 Civic's interior rates as high as BMW 7 Series

While that may be a bit of a stretch. In Wards Auto's latest car interior rating, 2016 Honda Civic sits in the top 10.

By Patrick Rall May 25 2016 - 2:55pm

Future Dodge Challenger and Charger Production Could Stay in Canada

There has been speculation as to whether the next generation Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger would continue to be built in Canada, comments from Sergio Marchionne suggest that the two Mopar muscle cars will continue to be built in Brampton when they transition to the next generation – even if they are on a platform shared with Alfa Romeo.

By Patrick Rall May 25 2016 - 2:30pm

271K Ford F150 EcoBoost Pickups Recalled for Leaky Braking Systems

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for select 2013-2014 Ford F150 pickups equipped with the premium 3.5L EcoBoost V6 over a concern that the master cylinder could be leaking – leading to a possible loss of braking forces and an increased risk of an accident.

By Will Maley May 25 2016 - 2:29pm

Hyundai Announces i30 N Development Car Will Tackle Nürburgring 24 Hours

If you want to perform some of the most intensive tests on a vehicle, enter it in an endurance race. That is what Hyundai is planning to do this weekend. Scroll for video.

By John Goreham May 25 2016 - 2:21pm

2016 Toyota Prius Tops Every Diesel Ever and Honda Insight - Consumer Reports

In its recent test, Consumer Reports says the Prius is the most fuel-efficient vehicle without a plug.

By Parks McCants May 25 2016 - 1:58pm

2016 Acura TLX GT: RealTime's P.D. Cunningham takes one for the team

Following Ryan’s high speed wall kiss in Ontario, Canada last Sunday, the #43 Acura TLX-GT car is out of commission. RealTime Racing’s Peter ( P.D.) Cunningham has a plan.

By Patrick Rall May 25 2016 - 11:54am

Watch the New Camaro ZL1 Blast Around the Nurburgring

Fresh video footage has hit the internet showing a pair of 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coupes storming around the Nürburgring looking great, sounding great and – most importantly – staying off of the walls.

Lamborghini Miura on the Great St. Bernard Pass

By Will Maley May 25 2016 - 8:59am

Celebrating the 50th Birthday of the Miura 'Italian Job' Style

2016 marks the 50th birthday of Lamborghini's first sports car, the Miura. How do you celebrate this momentous occasion? You take them on the section of Italian highway where the Miura became a movie star.

By John Goreham May 25 2016 - 8:54am

Toyota Lexus Announce Huge New Takata Airbag Recall Expansion

This new recall involves over 1.5 million Toyotas and Lexus Vehicles.

By Denis Flierl May 25 2016 - 8:45am

Watch BMW M4 Do Crazy Drifts Through Moscow Streets [Video]

Watch a BMW M4 do crazy drifts on busy Moscow streets. Is this for real?

By Denis Flierl May 25 2016 - 8:17am

3 Nissan GT-Rs Ready To Attack Nurburgring 24-HR [Video]

Three Nissan GT-R race cars will compete in the 2016 Nurburgring 24-hour. Do you remember the record set by a GT-R at the Nordschleife?

By Denis Flierl May 25 2016 - 7:50am

Subaru Forester vs Nissan GT-R Shoot Out: Who Wins? [Video]

Watch a Subaru Forester vs a Nissan GT-R in quarter mile sprint. The GT-R has to win right?

By Parks McCants May 24 2016 - 4:45pm

First Production 2017 Acura NSX rolls of PMC Production Line Marysville

Tuesday May 24, 2016 marks the day that Rick Hendrick of NASCAR fame, took factory delivery of the first production 2017 Acura Vin # 001 -- the ONLY supercar made in America.

By John Goreham May 24 2016 - 4:43pm

Uber and Toyota Buddy-Up - Will It Work Out As Well As Toyota's Tesla Stake?

In a new arrangement, Toyota and Uber become linked.

By Will Maley May 24 2016 - 3:18pm

Hyundai Readies A 250 Mile EV for 2020

When it comes to fully electric vehicles, overall range is the thing that can make or break it. The likes of Tesla and General Motors are readying models that have a range of 200 miles at an affordable price. But Hyundai is upping the ante.

By Patrick Rall May 24 2016 - 1:32pm

Hagan's Dodge Charger Wins Again, Sets Records at 335mph

Matt Hagan and his Dodge Charger-driving teammates from Don Schumacher Racing rolled into Topeka for the 8th event of the season looking to back up their win last weekend and Hagan kept the good times rolling – setting new funny car ET and speed records while taking his second straight event win.

By Patrick Rall May 24 2016 - 11:50am

GM Trademarks ZR1 Again, Could Hint to New Super Corvette

Earlier this month, General Motors once again filed a trademark application for the term ZR1, possibly hinting to a new high performance Chevrolet Corvette – which could be something as incredible as the long-rumored mid-engine super-Vette.

By Parks McCants May 24 2016 - 11:37am

2016 Honda Civic Global Rallycross Car Takes Podium on Debut in Phoenix [Video]

2016 Civic’s world of Global Rallycross is “hella” competitive!

By Jason Cobb May 24 2016 - 11:06am

UAW looking to unionize Tesla

The recent ramp of by Tesla to 500,000 vehicles by 2018 has brought up the idea of the UAW to unionize the Tesla Fremont factory.

By John Goreham May 24 2016 - 10:51am

2016 Lexus RC Tops Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger In Important Testing

Why can’t the Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger measure up to the Lexus RC Sports coupe on safety tests?

By Will Maley May 24 2016 - 8:49am

The End is Coming To Bentley's Iconic V8

Bentley's 6.75L (6 3/4 Litre according to the automaker) twin-turbo V8 has had a long run with powering various models. But a final curtain call is coming.