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 May 20 2016 - 1:12pm

Indianapolis 500 practice day #3: Honda and Andretti Autosport continue to dominate

It’s looking good for Honda power at the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 as Andretti Autosport dials it in!

By John Goreham May 20 2016 - 12:51pm

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL vs. Toyota Highlander LE Plus - 3 Rows For Under $35K

We compare the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL and Toyota Highlander LE Plus, 3-row crossovers for those on a budget.

By Will Maley May 20 2016 - 9:56am

Audi Powers Up A6 and A7 For 2017

Around the summertime, we begin hearing about changes automakers are planning for the upcoming model year. Usually, it means some changes in terms of features or pricing. But once in awhile, a surprise comes up that makes a car better.

By Jason Cobb May 20 2016 - 9:38am

Why I am proud to be a Tesla Owner

Tesla announces "we will never be a company that by our action does, or by our inaction allows, the wrong thing to happen just to save money."

By Denis Flierl May 20 2016 - 8:21am

Review: 10 Things You’ll Want to Know Before You Buy the BMW M2

You’ve read plenty about how the new BMW M2 Coupe is a monster on the track and it’s true. Should you consider the M2 for a daily driver?

By Denis Flierl May 20 2016 - 7:32am

2017 Subaru Forester Gets Small Price Bump With More Sizzle

Subaru announces pricing on the 2017 Forester. How much do all the new upgrades increase the price?

1991 Nissan Figaro, Nissan, Highway Earth

By Denis Flierl May 20 2016 - 7:04am

Ugliest Nissan Ever Wins Photo Shoot Magazine Cover

Have you ever wanted a rare 1991 Nissan Figaro? We didn’t think so.

By John Goreham May 19 2016 - 6:08pm

BMW’s i3 CARB-compliant Range Extender Lands It In Legal Trouble

The gasoline generator in the BMW electric car has always had its detractors. Now it is the subject of a lawsuit.

By Patrick Rall May 19 2016 - 5:05pm

Carbon Fiber Wheels Coming to the Corvette, Camaro and Cadillac V-Series

The new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang shocked the world when it became the most affordable production road car to receive carbon fiber wheels, but based on a report from Autoblog – some of General Motors’ best and brightest performance cars will soon have similar lightweight rollers.

By Patrick Rall May 19 2016 - 1:10pm

Dealers State Hellcat Challenger, Charger are Nearing Their End

According to a few dealership employees around the country, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat are within their final year of production – but I don’t believe for one second that this is anything more than unscrupulous car salespeople trying to bolster sales.

The San Antonio Plant is closed and Toyota Tacoma Production Halted.

By John Goreham May 19 2016 - 11:01am

2016 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck Production Shut Down For What Reason?

The San Antonio Plant is closed and Toyota Tacoma Production Halted.

By Jason Cobb May 19 2016 - 9:33am

Tesla Raising $1.7 billion will it be enough?

Another piece of the Tesla model 3 puzzle is fitting into place. Tesla filed a Prospectus to offer 9,577,901 shares of common stock that should bring in on the top end $1.7 billion to fund the Model 3 rollout.

By Will Maley May 19 2016 - 9:18am

Rumored: The Roadmap of Genesis

Genesis has said by 2020 they would have a lineup of six vehicles. This includes the G70 compact sedan, G80 midsize sedan, G90 flagship sedan, two SUVs, and a replacement for Genesis coupe. We now have a possible idea of when these vehicles will be debuting.

By Denis Flierl May 19 2016 - 7:43am

Is Nissan Launching a New Sentra NISMO This Summer?

The Nissan Sentra NISMO Concept was introduced at the 2013 LA Auto Show. Will it launch this summer?

2015 Subaru Outback, 2015 Subaru Legacy, Outback Legacy recall

By Denis Flierl May 19 2016 - 7:30am

Subaru Outback and Legacy Hit With Another Recall

Subaru Outback and Legacy models are hit with another call this week. What’s the new issue?

By Patrick Rall May 18 2016 - 5:16pm

Watch the Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger Attack the 1/2-Mile and Mile

The Hellcat Challenger and Hellcat Charger have asserted themselves as the quickest of the stock American cars when it comes to the quarter mile drag strip, but these high performance monsters are also head-turners when the track is even longer.

By Will Maley May 18 2016 - 3:04pm

Volvo Shows the Future of Its Small Cars

Volvo has been focusing on the higher end with their revitalization plan with the introduction of the XC90 and S90. But today in Sweden, Volvo turned their focus to small cars.

Why KBB Picks 2016 Toyota Prius Over EVs as Favorite

By John Goreham May 18 2016 - 2:15pm

Why KBB Picks 2016 Toyota Prius Over Tesla Model S as Favorite Fuel Sipper

Like most shoppers, the green vehicle experts at KBB chose a 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid over an EV. We break down the runner-up list to help make sense of this.

By Patrick Rall May 18 2016 - 2:06pm

2017 F250 Pricing Jumps by $150 to $5000+ Depending on the Trimline

Ford Motor Company hasn’t outlined the pricing for the new 2017 Ford F250 with the aluminum body, but the folks at Car & Driver have the vast majority of the numbers – outlining a series of price increases that range from $150 on the base model to more than $5,000 on the top of the line models.

By Patrick Rall May 18 2016 - 1:25pm

John Force Finally Gets a Proper 2016 Camaro Funny Car

While John Force and his teammates began running a Chevrolet Camaro funny car for the 2015 season, the new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro funny car will make its grand on-track debut this weekend at the NHRA Kansas Nationals in Topeka, Kansas – when the living legend hits the track in the new race car shown above.

By Jason Cobb May 18 2016 - 9:50am

Tesla prevents accidents with new Auto Summon upate

Tesla releases a new software version for drivers to confirm the direction of the Auto Summon feature in an effort to prevent accidents.

Volkswagen Corrado Magnum Sport Kombi Prototype

By Will Maley May 18 2016 - 8:52am

For Sale: Two Volkswagen Corrado Prototypes

It is a rare occurrence whenever a prototype is available for sale. Usually, they are crushed or put into an automaker's collection. Imagine how rare it must be for two prototypes to go up for sale.

By Denis Flierl May 18 2016 - 8:50am

New 2017 BMW M240i Packs 335hp

The new 2017 M240i Coupe gets a new-gen 335hp TwinPower Turbo engine. How quick is it?

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Toyota RAV4, 2016 Mazda CX-5

By Denis Flierl May 18 2016 - 7:37am

Nissan Accused of Emissions Cheating

Nissan has been accused of emissions tampering. Will it derail their plans to bring a new compact crossover SUV to the US?

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross

By Denis Flierl May 18 2016 - 7:23am

New Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar is Coming in 2017

Subaru announced a new Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar for 2017. What will happen this season?

By Parks McCants May 17 2016 - 11:42pm

Honda performance sweeps Indy 500 opening day practice

Marco Andretti led a Honda powered 4 car sweep under perfect weather conditions on the opening practice day of the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.

By John Goreham May 17 2016 - 5:40pm

What keeps Toyota's CEO up at night may sound familiar to any businessperson

Anyone who has ever tried to predict sales will relate to this.

By John Goreham May 17 2016 - 3:55pm

CPO Lexus CT 200h Named to Best Cars For Recent College Grads List

In an interesting twist on the usual suspects, Autotrader picks the premium hybrid Lexus CT 200h as a good car for recent grads. Here’s why.

By Will Maley May 17 2016 - 1:59pm

Mercedes-Benz Could Build Out A Sub-brand To Take On BMW's i

Whenever an automaker does something, it is a safe bet that another one will follow in their footsteps. This is mostly attributed to German automakers. Case in point: When BMW launched the X6, Mercedes-Benz worked on a competitor that launched last year called the GLE-Coupe.

By Patrick Rall May 17 2016 - 1:02pm

Roadkill Nights by Dodge Stops in Detroit, Kansas City for 2016

After an incredibly one-off event in 2015, the Roadkill Nights by Dodge will add a second event to the schedule for 2016, bringing the same racing action, car show and other Dodge-sponsored high performance fun to both Detroit and Kansas City.

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