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 Apr 27 2016 - 10:23am

Auction Find: Haven't You Wanted A Peugeot LMP1 Racer?

Towards the end of the 2000s, there was a war going on between the French and German automakers. Audi and Peugeot were fighting on the track with their LeMans prototypes to show who was the better one. Now, you have the chance to own of those vehicles.

Electric cars have the worst resale value of any type of vehicle, with one notable exception.

By John Goreham Apr 27 2016 - 9:55am

Report: Tesla Model S only EV without a terrible resale value

Electric cars have the worst resale value of any type of vehicle, with one notable exception.

$EVs have made gains but are still a tiny fraction of new green vehicle sales.$

By John Goreham Apr 27 2016 - 9:26am

EVs Made Up Just 14% of Green Car Sales In the U.S. in 2015

EVs have made gains but are still a tiny fraction of new green vehicle sales.

By Denis Flierl Apr 27 2016 - 9:05am

1380hp Nissan GT-R Breaks Fastest Drift Record [Video]

Nissan breaks the Guinness World Records title for the fastest drift using a 2016 Nissan GT-R. How fast was it?

By Will Maley Apr 27 2016 - 9:02am

2006 Volkswagen Presentation Showed How to Fool Emission Tests

Volkswagen has been saying time and time again that it was only a small group of employees that knew about the illegal software installed on a number of their diesel models around the world. But a 2006 presentation is putting doubt into that claim.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, getting dirty in Canada

By Denis Flierl Apr 27 2016 - 8:14am

Getting Dirty With the Subaru WRX STI and BRZ Hikari [Video]

Canadian Rally Drivers Antoine L'Estage and Brandon Semenuk get the 2016 WRX STI and BRZ Hikari Editions dirty.

By Denis Flierl Apr 27 2016 - 7:06am

Nissan Rogue Now Offers Lowest Lease of Any SUV

If you are looking for the best lease deal on a small SUV, the 2016 Nissan Rogue offers the lowest.

Please Take This MIT Autonomous Car Survey

By John Goreham Apr 26 2016 - 4:49pm

Make Your Voice Heard - Take This MIT Autonomous Car Survey

The folks working to commercialize autonomous cars want your input.

By John Goreham Apr 26 2016 - 10:58am

Details of the 2017 Lexus IS 200t, IS 350 Changes - Can You Spot Them?

Lexus Just restyled the IS Series. Can you tell?

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By Parks McCants Apr 26 2016 - 10:37am

2016 Civic Turbo answers Honda Fanboys need for speed

“Tuners” are an inquizical group. Today we catch a handful of them pondering a performance upgrade for the first production turbocharged Civic in the maker’s history.

By Will Maley Apr 26 2016 - 9:01am

Auction Find: The Odd Marriage of Beetle and Corvette

We'll admit we like absurd project vehicles. For example, building a drag car using a Hyundai Elantra as base earns high marks from us. But we'll admit this Volkswagen Beetle is a bit crazy even for us.

By Denis Flierl Apr 26 2016 - 7:50am

Why Subaru Outback is Voted Best Wagon in Russia

The 2016 Subaru Outback is a top wagon choice around the globe. Why do the Russians think it’s the best?

By Denis Flierl Apr 26 2016 - 7:30am

Will Marquez Win BMW M2 and Get 4th BMW M Award?

BMW unveils the winner of the BMW M Award and it’s the BMW M2 Coupe. Is anyone surprised?

By Patrick Rall Apr 25 2016 - 8:26pm

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger Recalled Due to Confused Owners

The Chrysler Group has issued a recall of the Dodge Charger, the Chrysler 300 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee for no other reason than the owners being unable to recognize whether the vehicle is in Park due to the unusual shifters featured in those vehicles.

By Parks McCants Apr 25 2016 - 7:55pm

2017 Acura NSX Hot Lap with Indycar’s Graham Rahal

Driving 2017 Acura NSX on a racetrack was thrill enough. The last event of the day at the “Thermal Club” luxury motorsports raceway was life changing. We take a Hot Lap with Indycar’s Graham Rahal.

By Patrick Rall Apr 25 2016 - 7:45pm

Ford Mustang GT500 Rumors Flare Up, Predict 750-800hp

A new batch of rumors has kicked up, suggesting that a new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is on the way and, according to these rumors, this newest pony car will pack enough twin turbocharged power to help the Mustang reclaim the title of America's most powerful.

By Parks McCants Apr 25 2016 - 2:07pm

2016 Honda Civic owners note flexible hood and door panels

It’s not unusual for auto manufacturers to employ thin high tear-strength metals and alloys in today’s fuel saving designs. Has Honda gone too far with 2016 Civic flexible hood and door panels?

Mazda’s popular Miata roadster reaches an incredible milestone.

By John Goreham Apr 25 2016 - 11:45am

Mazda Just Sold Its One-Millionth Miata

Mazda’s popular roadster reaches an incredible milestone.

By Will Maley Apr 25 2016 - 11:14am

Audi Rushes the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with the 2017 TT RS

How do you stand out at the Beijing Auto Show where it seems everyone is showing off a new vehicle? In the case of Audi, you bring the hottest TT.

By Will Maley Apr 25 2016 - 9:11am

Hyundai Elantra Sport Is Caught Undisguised

Hyundai is getting ready to launch a hotted up version of the new Elantra later this year in the. But someone in Korea may have given our first look at the Sport.

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Apr 25 2016 - 8:07am

How Subaru Aims For Zero Car Accidents

Subaru is collaborating with IBM to build an advanced Driver Assist System. Can they achieve zero accidents?

By Denis Flierl Apr 25 2016 - 7:53am

Bruno Spengler Shows Journalists How To Drive the BMW M2

Bruno Spengler drives the BMW M2 Coupe in South Africa and shows journalists how the sports car is meant to be driven.

By Denis Flierl Apr 25 2016 - 7:38am

Higgins Narrowly Beats Pastrana Keeping Win Streak Alive

It was a close battle between the two 2016 Subaru WRX STIs, but it was Higgins who came out on top. How much was the margin of victory?

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S

By Will Maley Apr 24 2016 - 8:30pm

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman Follows the 718 Boxster's Turbo Future

Porsche made a surprising announcement last year concerning the next-generation Boxster and Cayman. Both models would drop their flat-six engines and use turbocharged four-cylinders. Was Porsche losing their minds? Apparently not as the 718 Boxster has earned raves with its turbo-four engines.

Subaru do Motorsport WRX STI, 2016 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Apr 24 2016 - 7:59am

Molly’s Subaru WRX STI Just Misses a Podium Finish

In the debut of the Subaru do Motorsport 2016 WRX STI, Molly Taylor just misses the podium in Australia. How far off the pace were they?

By Denis Flierl Apr 23 2016 - 10:16am

Occupants Unhurt After Subaru Crosstrek Flips on Roof

Automakers can tout how safe they are but this accident involving a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek shows why Subaru’s ads are more than hype.

2016 Subaru Forester, Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

By Denis Flierl Apr 23 2016 - 8:24am

4 Reasons Why TN Journalist Chooses Subaru Forester Over All Small SUVs

Check out why TN journalist John Goreham chose a Subaru Forester over all other small SUVs. Reason #3 will surprise you.

By Patrick Rall Apr 22 2016 - 3:13pm

Ford has Received 7,000 Orders for the New GT Supercar

Ford Motor Company opened the intricate application process for the 2017 Ford GT a little over a week ago and in that short time, the automaker has received more than 7,000 applications to buy the new supercar – with just 500 planned for production.

By Patrick Rall Apr 22 2016 - 12:01pm

No, There Wasn't an AWD Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Caught on Film

Internet forums and social media channels are ablaze with talk of the alleged “AWD Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat” caught on video in a parking lot in Colorado, but after viewing the video in question and speaking with some folks at Chrysler, it is clear that this supercharged Charger is not packing an all-wheel drive system.

By Will Maley Apr 22 2016 - 10:41am

Volkswagen Decides it is Time to Refresh the Amarok Pickup

It has been six years since Volkswagen started producing the Amarok pickup for various markets. Since that time, the company hasn't done any drastic changes.

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