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.

When will battery electric vehicles sell at one percent rate of vehicles?

By John Goreham Mar 2 2016 - 3:48pm

Battery Electric Vehicles Make Up 0.3% of Current U.S. Auto Sales

Battery electric vehicles are running at less than a third of one percent of U.S. auto sales year to date.

By Parks McCants Mar 2 2016 - 2:19pm

Why 2016 Honda Civic Sedan drives brand to February sales record

As is said “ the public has spoken,” with 2016 Civic sedan driving Honda Division to an all time February sales record, 106,202 new Honda cars and light trucks hit the road in February.

Shelby GT350 Mustang VS Hellcat Challenger

By Patrick Rall Mar 2 2016 - 1:29pm

Dodge Challenger Hellcat VS Shelby GT350 Mustang in Half Mile Battle

A video has hit the internet showing the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat racing the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang on a half mile strip of runway – with the poorly driven Mopar muscle car winning some and losing some.

By Will Maley Mar 2 2016 - 1:17pm

Porsche Builds A 911 for the Purist

Do you find yourself wishing for a Porsche 911 that was light-weight, packed a powerful engine, and came with a six-speed manual? Your wish has come true.

By Patrick Rall Mar 2 2016 - 12:30pm

2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Gains 11hp, 27tq from a Cold Air Intake

The folks from Super Chevy recently published a piece detailing their experience of adding a cold air intake to the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with pretty impressive results and with so many questions as to whether these intake systems are really worth the money – this seemed like an excellent chance to showcase their functionality.

By Patrick Rall Mar 2 2016 - 11:52am

Ken Block Rolls Out Gymkhana 8 from Dubai

The Original Hoonigan Ken Block has rolled out the 8th chapter of his legendary Gymkhana video series, this time tearing up the streets of Dubai in his 650hp Ford Fiesta ST rally car with cameo appearances by a Ford F150 Raptor, the new Ford GT supercar and the incredible high performance exotics of the Dubai police force.

Convertible 2016 Mazda Miata outsells every Porsche and FR-S and BRZ

By John Goreham Mar 2 2016 - 11:20am

Convertible 2016 Mazda Miata outsells every Porsche car, FR-S and BRZ in February

In the dead of winter, an affordable convertible outsells all Porshe car models, many of which come with roofs. Oh, and it outsold the FR-S and BRZ too.

By Will Maley Mar 2 2016 - 10:53am

Audi's Q2 Isn't Like Any Other Crossover From the Brand

Audi's crossover lineup has a bit a problem. All of their models look like one another. The only way you can tell them apart is either by the overall size or looking on the back for the name. But Audi is going to be changing this with the introduction of a new crossover.

By Denis Flierl Mar 2 2016 - 8:45am

BMW X1 Keeps Exceeding Expectations [Video]

The 2016 BMW X1 Subcompact luxury SUV keeps exceeding expectations. What sets it apart?

By Denis Flierl Mar 2 2016 - 7:14am

Subaru Reaches a Special AWD Milestone

Subaru created a niche market 44 years ago with their all-wheel-drive Leone. Today FHI announced they reached a big milestone.

2016 Lexus NX200t just became the leader in sales

By John Goreham Mar 1 2016 - 4:24pm

2016 Lexus NX200t just became the leader in premium compact crossover segment sales

Lexus passes Audi Q5, but Mercedes GLC and BMW X3 are very close.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2016 - 3:44pm

Dodge Challenger Posts Best February Ever, Leads Segment in Growth

While the Dodge Challenger was once again third on the muscle car segment sales chart, February was still a great month for the Mopar muscle car – helping the new Challenger to post the strongest annual growth through the first two months and further proving that the 2015 refresh was a complete success.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2016 - 2:58pm

Mustang Soars in February While Camaro Sales Slump

The Ford Mustang posted huge sales in February, badly beating the Chevrolet Camaro as sales of the 6th gen GM muscle car have remained inexplicably slow.

Mercedes-Benz, C-Class Cabriolet, C-Class, Cabriolet, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet, Geneva Motor Show

By Will Maley Mar 1 2016 - 2:32pm

Mercedes Drops the Top On the C-Class

Mercedes-Benz hasn't had a true competitor to the likes of the Audi A5 and BMW 3/4-Series convertibles since the CLK ended production in 2009 to make way for the slightly larger E-Class coupe and cabriolet. But Mercedes decided it was time to change that.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2016 - 1:13pm

The 2017 Corvette Grand Sport is Ready to Race

The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport debuted today at the Geneva Motor Show, introducing a host of upgrades to the Stingray that makes this C7 almost as quick around the test track as the 6th generation Corvette ZR1.

By Parks McCants Mar 1 2016 - 1:12pm

2017 Honda Hatchback Reveals European Style Infusion

This is the Civic that will bring German car fans to the Honda brand.

workers leave Tesla gigafactory jobsite in protest

By John Goreham Mar 1 2016 - 10:00am

Why did the workers at the Tesla gigafactory just walk off the job?

Construction workers at Tesla new manufacturing plant claim the company is using out of state workers in violation of an agreement.

By Denis Flierl Mar 1 2016 - 8:42am

Subaru Previews New WRX STI GRC Car in Geneva

Bucky Lasek’s 2016 Subaru WRX STI GRC race car is revealed in Geneva. The new livery looks good on the Subaru stand. Can Subaru compete?

2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru XV Concept

By Denis Flierl Mar 1 2016 - 7:26am

Subaru XV Concept Breaks Cover in Geneva [Full Gallery w/Video]

The Subaru XV Concept makes its global debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. What does it tell us about the new-generation Crosstrek?

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.