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 Feb 29 2016 - 7:10pm

Why Some 2016 Honda Civic Owners Report Low MPG

2016 Honda Civic claims one of, if not the highest combined MPG in the non hybrid compact sedan class. What’s your MPG?

By Patrick Rall Feb 29 2016 - 3:46pm

Manual Transmission Hellcat Challenger Runs a 10.86

We have talked a great deal about the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat laying down lightning quick quarter mile times with the new 8-speed automatic transmission, but today we bring you a video of the first manual transmission Hellcat Challenger that I have seen join the 10-second club – with a short mod list.

Bugatti Chiron, Bugatti, Chiron, Geneva Motor Show

By Will Maley Feb 29 2016 - 3:34pm

The Successor to the Bugatti Veyron Boasts Nearly 1500 Horsepower

The Bugatti Veyron was an ambitious supercar when it was introduced almost a decade ago. The vehicle boasted a quad-turbo W16 engine producing 1001 horsepower and could reach a top speed of 253 mph. But Bugatti believed that wasn't enough.

By Patrick Rall Feb 29 2016 - 3:13pm

Ford Invests $145m for the Raptor F150 EcoBoost V6

Ford Motor Company is expecting the 2017 F150 Raptor to be very popular when it arrives later this year so to build the new high performance EcoBoost V6, the automaker is investing $145 million in the Cleveland Engine Plant that builds many of the current EcoBoost engines in the company portfolio.

By Patrick Rall Feb 29 2016 - 11:46am

Corvette Grand Sport to Debut Tomorrow in Geneva

According to an Instagram post this early this from Corvette Racing driver Oliver Gavin, a new Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport will debut tomorrow on the opening day of the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

2016 Toyota Prius Eco costs 20% less per mile than Nissan Leaf

By John Goreham Feb 29 2016 - 9:51am

2016 Toyota Prius Eco beating EVs by about 20% in cost per mile - EPA

The EPA rates every car’s cost per mile for operation. Prius pulls ahead.

By Denis Flierl Feb 29 2016 - 6:51am

Subaru Russia Reports 2016 Will Be the Last For Subaru BRZ

Subaru Motor, the distributor of Subaru vehicles in Russia, reports the BRZ coupe will be on sale until the summer of 2016.

By Parks McCants Feb 28 2016 - 11:46pm

2017 Acura NSX Online Build Tool: I’ll take mine in ‘Nord Grey Metallic'

Acura just made personalizing your 2017 Acura NSX build easy. And you can explore the possibilities without ever stepping into a dealership showroom.

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Feb 28 2016 - 7:20am

How Subaru Keeps Pace With Luxury Brands Lexus, Porsche and BMW

Subaru ranks above luxury brands Lexus, Porsche and BMW. How does Subaru keep pace with the top brands?

By Will Maley Feb 27 2016 - 10:45am

How to Spend $245,495 on A Range Rover

If you want an ultra posh Range Rover that will make everyone jealous, Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division has the model for you.

By Denis Flierl Feb 27 2016 - 10:03am

How Recent Subaru Safety Trends Will Save You Time and Money

Subaru’s two safety features are keeping business and personal consumers safer and saving them time and money. Check out these interesting trends.

By Patrick Rall Feb 26 2016 - 1:57pm

The 2017 Dodge Challenger Cobra isn't a Real Thing

There are some reports going around insisting that Dodge will build a car called the Challenger Cobra for the 2017 model year, but I am here to disappoint all of those folks who are hoping for this too-good-to-be-true twin turbo V6 muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Feb 26 2016 - 1:09pm

No All-Wheel Drive Camaro on the Way

Over the past few weeks, we have received a few questions from readers regarding the possibility of an all-wheel drive Chevrolet Camaro and fortunately, Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser recently commented on that very topic at the Chicago Auto Show – stating that there would be no all-wheel drive Camaro while he is overseeing the vehicle.

2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus, Audi R8 V10 Plus, R8 V10 Plus, R8

By Will Maley Feb 26 2016 - 12:14pm

Rumored: Leaked Audi Roadmap Reveals R8 V6

The past week hasn't been good for Audi. A leaked video revealing the existence of the RS3 sedan came out on Monday, and now a purported roadmap has made it onto the web.

By Patrick Rall Feb 26 2016 - 10:10am

Ford Mustang GT Joins the Police Force in Australia

The Ford Mustang has proven to be very popular in the few short months that it has been available in Australia, with everyone including local police departments lining up to get their hands on the high performance American muscle car.

Volkswagen Beetle TDI, Volkswagen Beetle, TDI

By Will Maley Feb 26 2016 - 10:09am

Volkswagen Has Until Late March To Give A Status Update On A Fix

A fire has been lit under Volkswagen. A federal judge has given the German automaker a late March deadline to provide an update on a fix for 600,000 diesel vehicles that used illegal software to emit more emissions than are legally allowed.

By Denis Flierl Feb 26 2016 - 7:23am

Subaru Sends 10,000 Foresters to Malaysia in Pieces

The first 2016 CKD Subaru Forester rolls off the assembly line in Malaysia this week. What is a CKD Forester?

By Parks McCants Feb 26 2016 - 12:17am

American Honda to turbocharge, electrify 2017 Accord and CR-V

What does a turbocharged, electrified future look like for Honda owners?

By John Goreham Feb 25 2016 - 5:27pm

Lexus and Toyota Tops In Two Reliability and Durability Reports Released This Week

Both Consumer Reports and J.D. Power and Associates put Lexus at the top.

By John Goreham Feb 25 2016 - 3:01pm

Three Ways Toyota Could’ve Boosted the 2016 Tacoma’s MPG

Here are three common MPG boosters it did not use. The real question is, would you have wanted them?

By Patrick Rall Feb 25 2016 - 12:42pm

The Dodge Viper is the Most Expensive Car in America to Insure

Supercars like the Dodge Viper are expected to bring about high insurance rates, but based on a recent study by Insure.com, the mighty Mopar supercar has the highest average insurance premiums in the US market – beating far more expensive performance cars basically because it offers better performance.

By Patrick Rall Feb 25 2016 - 11:27am

HPE1200 Camaro ZL1 Lays Down 1145rwhp

The folks at Hennessey have offered up a video of their wicked Chevrolet Camaro HPE1200 on the dyno, laying down an awe-inspiring 1,145 rear wheel horsepower from their twin turbocharged LSA V8.

Mercedes-AMG, C43 Coupe, Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe

By Will Maley Feb 25 2016 - 9:57am

Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe Complements the C63 Coupe

You really want a Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe, but you don't have the cash to buy one. What do you? Mercedes has an alternative.

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl Feb 25 2016 - 8:30am

2016 Subaru Outback is “Best Cars” Winner: What Popular SUV Does It Beat?

The 2016 Subaru Outback is the winner of Australia’s Best All-Wheel Drive Sports Utility Wagon under $50,000. What popular SUV did Outback beat?

By Denis Flierl Feb 25 2016 - 6:33am

Subaru Gets Iced in J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

J.D. Power just released their annual vehicle dependability study and Subaru has dropped even further from last year. Why such a low ranking?

By Patrick Rall Feb 24 2016 - 3:25pm

Feds Approve Rear View Video Camera Mirror for Cadillac CT6, Chevy Bolt

General Motors has a high tech rear view camera mirror system for the Cadillac CT6 and the Chevy Bolt, and according to the folks at Autoblog, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has approved this system – opening up a whole new area of interior technology that is sure to quickly spread across the industry.

By Patrick Rall Feb 24 2016 - 2:46pm

New Ford F150 Pickups with Massaging Seats Recalled

Ford has issued a recall of select 2016 F150 pickups with the massaging seats over a concern that the airbag system may incorrectly recognize whether the person in the front passenger seat is an adult or a child – which could lead to injury by the airbag in the event of an accident.

By Will Maley Feb 24 2016 - 2:46pm

Hyundai Introduces One Car With Three Different Powertrains

Imagine there was a car that offered a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrain. Too bad that such a car doesn't exist. That is until now.

By Will Maley Feb 24 2016 - 9:37am

Bentley Updates the Mulsanne Lineup

Aside from a more potent V8 in the Flying Spur, Bentley will also have an updated Mulsanne debuting at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

By Parks McCants Feb 24 2016 - 9:25am

2017 Acura MDX destined for New York International Auto Show world debut

Honda’s Acura Division announced Wednesday morning the coming of the most advanced SUV in Honda history. It looks like “Precision Performance” has caught up with MDX. We’ll first see 2017 MDX in New York.

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