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 John Goreham Mar 30 2016 - 1:10pm

Toyota Prius V Shines In Headlight Comparison To Mercedes, Audi, Cadillac

The affordable Prius V’s available LED headlights score best in testing.

By Patrick Rall Mar 30 2016 - 12:47pm

Corvette Z06 Should Be the Next GM Vehicle with the New 10-Speed Gearbox

Folks in New York are still checking out the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible with the new 10-speed automatic transmission at the ongoing auto show, but the internet is already abuzz with people calling for this new gearbox in the C7 Corvette Z06 – and I don’t think that they will be waiting for long.

By Parks McCants Mar 30 2016 - 12:38pm

I’ll take my 2016 Civic HT3 in a size 12 please

American Honda Motors sponsors concert series, powers “Eutopia” at Disneyland and co- sponsors every form of motorsports racing on the planet. I'll take my 2016 Civic HT3 in a size 12 please.

2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 @ New York Auto Show

By Will Maley Mar 30 2016 - 11:38am

Mercedes-AMG Goes Crazy With More Models

We're a bit worried about Mercedes-AMG as it seems they are going a bit overboard in terms of model introductions.

By Will Maley Mar 30 2016 - 10:04am

Kia's Georgia Plant Builds Their Two Millionth Vehicle

Almost seven years ago, Kia starting building vehicles in the U.S. at a new production facility in West Point, Georgia. Recently, the facility reached a milestone.

By Denis Flierl Mar 30 2016 - 7:32am

Forbidden Fruit: Forester Diesel W/ 6-Speed Manual

The new 2016 Subaru Forester is launched in the UK. Would you like the turbo-diesel with a 6-speed manual gearbox option?

By John Goreham Mar 29 2016 - 6:21pm

Government Goes Easy On Tractor Trailer Safety Regulations

Is our government missing a chance to fix a solvable safety problem?

Saberhagen and Perez with the F150 MVP Edition

By Patrick Rall Mar 29 2016 - 1:59pm

Ford F150 MVP Edition Celebrates the Kansas City Royals MLB Title

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will offer a limited edition Ford F150 to celebrate the Kansas City Royals World Series win and all 300 examples of the F150 MVP Edition will be built at the Ford plant in Kansas City.

By Patrick Rall Mar 29 2016 - 11:57am

GM Now Considering a Right Hand Drive Chevrolet Camaro

General Motors had initially stated that the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro would not be produced in right hand drive, but while speaking with the Australian site CarAdvice, it looks like the automaker is reconsidering a Camaro built for right-drive markets.

By Will Maley Mar 29 2016 - 9:46am

2017 Volvo S90 To Start At $47,945

Volvo's replacement for the long-standing S80, the 2017 S90 will be arriving at dealerships later this summer. But how much will it set you back?

By Denis Flierl Mar 29 2016 - 8:18am

2017 Subaru Impreza: Ready Aim Fire Bullseye

The 2017 Subaru Impreza just made its global reveal and it’s geared toward millennials. Did Subaru hit the target?

By Denis Flierl Mar 29 2016 - 6:45am

Why is Subaru So Loved By Their Fans?

How does Subaru treat their loyal fans in Japan? By taking them to a secret research facility in the mountains of Japan for a fun day with their cars.

By Parks McCants Mar 28 2016 - 7:04pm

2016 Civic blind spot monitor saves Eugene, Oregon bicyclelist

There she was, sitting between my 2016 Civic passenger side mirror and the handicap ramp -- “I swear officer, I didn’t see her!” Thankfully Honda “Lane Watch ™” did.

By Patrick Rall Mar 28 2016 - 3:38pm

Hotter Camaro Z/28 Still on the Way

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has just been introduced in the flesh at the New York Auto Show, but we can still expect an even hotter 6th gen Camaro in the near future – presumably being the next generation Z/28.

By Will Maley Mar 28 2016 - 3:38pm

Rumored: Land Rover Plans A BMW X6 Fighter

We'll admit we don't see the point of crossover coupes like the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. But automakers see something in it.

By Patrick Rall Mar 28 2016 - 1:53pm

Don't Expect Big Changes for the 2017 Dodge Challenger

As we near the summer of 2016 the of 2017 Dodge Challenger is just around the corner, but despite some rumors floating around the internet, we shouldn’t be expecting big changes for the 2017 model year – although that should be a different story for 2018.

Can a 2016 Mazda Miata Beat a Corvette Stingray On an Autocross Course?

By John Goreham Mar 28 2016 - 11:58am

Can a 2016 Mazda Miata Beat a Corvette Z06 On an Autocross Course?

The surprising answer.

By Will Maley Mar 28 2016 - 10:08am

U.S. Federal Judge Extends Deadline for Volkswagen

In late February, a U.S. gave Volkswagen an ultimatum: By March 24th, they would need to give a status update as to a fix for the illegal diesel vehicles. That date has since passed. What happened?

Subaru mid-engine sports car, New Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl Mar 28 2016 - 8:19am

Subaru Chief Says No to Mid-Engine Sports Car Yes to New BRZ

A new mid-engine high-performance sports car rumor is just that, a rumor. Subaru’s Chief Tom Doll says it’s not being developed.

By Denis Flierl Mar 28 2016 - 8:05am

Why BMW 330e iPerformance Won’t Set the World on Fire

BMW just introduced the new 330e iPerformance 3 Series plug-in hybrid. Will it be a popular 3 Series?

By Denis Flierl Mar 28 2016 - 7:43am

Will Subaru WRX STI NBR Crash Stop a Title Repeat?

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI NBR crash won’t stop Subaru Tecnica International. Can they get the car ready in 2 months?

By Parks McCants Mar 25 2016 - 5:22pm

No Hybrid technology for 2017 Acura NSX GT3 Car

For 2017 Acura returns to the world of Grand Prix racing with a slightly modified factory built NSX GT3 race prepared Supercar. This NSX comes with a missing hybrid component or two..

By Patrick Rall Mar 25 2016 - 12:33pm

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - Not Trackhawk - Debuts in NYC

A new Jeep Grand Cherokee with the word “hawk” in the name debuted this week at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, but rather than the Hellcat-powered Trackhawk that rumors insisted would debut, the new premium Trailhawk trimline debuted – with your choice of Hemi, Pentastar or Diesel power.

By John Goreham Mar 25 2016 - 11:16am

Mazda MX-5 Miata is 2016 World Car of the Year and Design of the Year

The Mazda MX-5 took home the two most important awards at the New York Auto Show.

By Denis Flierl Mar 25 2016 - 8:46am

Will 5hp Bump Make Much Difference in 2017 Toyota 86?

The 2017 Toyota 86 replaces the outgoing Scion FR-S and gets suspension and power upgrades. Will it make much difference?

By Parks McCants Mar 24 2016 - 8:45pm

2017 Acura MDX presents hybrid SUV luxury and fuel efficiency

The best selling premium 3-row SUV of all time just got better. The most significant change in 2017 Acura MDX is one that you’ll never see.

By Parks McCants Mar 24 2016 - 7:27pm

600 Horsepower 2016 Civic Coupe takes on ‘Global Rallycross’

What more can we say about the Honda Performance Development turbocharged 600 horsepower 2016 Civic Coupe?

By Patrick Rall Mar 24 2016 - 5:32pm

Watch the Hellcat Challenger Go 171mph on Ice

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is very, very fast and while it is best known for tearing up the pavement, a team in Sweden recently took the Hellcat Challenger to a top speed competition on a frozen lakebed – with a top speed of 171 miles per hour on solid ice.

By Will Maley Mar 24 2016 - 2:59pm

Genesis Reveals Their First Concept

The Detroit Auto Show was the coming out party for the Genesis brand with the introductions of the G80 and G90. For New York, the brand decided it was time to show off a concept.

By John Goreham Mar 24 2016 - 2:54pm

2017 Toyota Corolla Turns 50 In Style

The Toyota Corolla’s 50th-anniversary edition is worth a look.

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