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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 Patrick Rall on January 23, 2018 - 11:33AM
This past weekend, the crew from Saleen Automotive introduced their new F150-based Sport Truck at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event, packing 700 horsepower into a uniquely-designed Ford pickup – and it can be ordered with the regular cab configuration.
By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2018 - 10:42AM
The right to own the first 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event and when the final gavel struck, the 755-horsepower C7 raised $925,000 for charity.
By Denis Flierl on January 23, 2018 - 9:40AM
The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek gets named best AWD sports utility vehicle under 45K. What’s it mean for consumers?
By Denis Flierl on January 23, 2018 - 7:15AM
The Subaru Forester is top and Subaru brand is #2 in America among all vehicles owners keep longer than 15 years.
By Marc Stern on January 22, 2018 - 11:48PM
Sources talking with Auto Express said that when the Eighth Generation Golf makes its appearance 2021 the e-Golf will go away as the automaker readies the I.D. series for their debuts.
By Parks McCants on January 22, 2018 - 2:30PM
There’s a long headline for you. But truthfully, that often annoying idle-autostop does have a purpose. Monday finds Honda presenting a new video on the subject. Do we need autostop?
By John Goreham on January 22, 2018 - 1:50PM
Toyota moved its HQ as well as other operations out of California. Reminders of why just keep coming.
By Parks McCants on January 22, 2018 - 1:38PM
CES Las Vegas is the largest consumer electronics show in North America. Recognized by auto manufacturers as an important showcase for tech innovation, Honda Clarity takes top billing with a unique approach to EV.
By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2018 - 1:09PM
The right to own the first 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt was auctioned off this past weekend at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event, raising $300,000 for charity.
By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2018 - 10:52AM
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for January 2018 is the 1969 Camaro RS Z/28 replica shown above, owned by Ron Rabe.
By Marc Stern on January 22, 2018 - 10:19AM
Audi has been selling illegal luxury models in Germany a report in the tabloid newspaper Bild says. According to the story, the automaker has continued to sell the turbodiesels even though it has known the vehicles are illegal and they were selling them and continued to market the vehicles even as the Dieselgate scandal was breaking.
By Denis Flierl on January 22, 2018 - 8:49AM
Subaru will score big with families on Super Bowl Sunday. The Barkley dog family is back this time with the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent.
By Parks McCants on January 21, 2018 - 11:07PM
My mother remembers Horse Stables on Hollywood Boulevard back when she was a girl. Me, I rode the last original electric Red Car streetcars in Southern California with my grandmother as a 5-year old. Soon after General Motors with the help of Standard Oil pushed public transportation back several decades. Today, we move back to the future with the electric car.
By Denis Flierl on January 21, 2018 - 8:39AM
Watch Jeremy Clarkson do a Ken Block Gymkhana impersonation in a Subaru WRX STI. [Video]
By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2018 - 10:03AM
The all-new 2018 Kia Rio could be the best subcompact under $20K. Check out our latest review.
By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2018 - 8:22AM
The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler is influenced by the brands performance WRX STI. Why do families want ATV?
By Marc Stern on January 20, 2018 - 12:23AM
With highway fatalities spiking, officials are seeking the reason. Why are they seeking it? It is because fatalities and injuries were trending down for more than half a century and suddenly they have spiked up. Is this a trend or is it just a short-lived phenomenon?
By Parks McCants on January 19, 2018 - 3:17PM
Here's a clue: With wireless technology comes a bit of a learning curb for 10th Generation Honda Civic owners. Is your car’s electronic system glitchy? Or is it simply a case of user awareness, or a lack of it.
By John Goreham on January 19, 2018 - 2:58PM
An important recall covers Mazda trucks. We have the number to call to see if your truck is part of this stop-driving recall.
By Marc Stern on January 19, 2018 - 11:02AM
A couple of years ago, things looked pretty bleak for Volkswagen. Beset on all sides by consumers, regulators and stockholders because of its cheating on emissions, the automaker was forced to stop selling its turbodiesel (TDI) models until fixes were found and it was also forced to pay billions in settlements. VW did the right things, pulling in its belt and admitting the problem, while promising fixes; it delivered, too. Now, things have turned around and VW has gone from loser to award-winner.
By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2018 - 6:33AM
A new study says Subaru ranks as the worst-performing of all car manufacturers who are ready for the coming EV revolution.
By Marc Stern on January 18, 2018 - 11:28PM
Volkswagen had a great 2017 and probably hopes to continue its sales success in 2018. Last year, the automaker sold a total of 10.74 million vehicles as it set a new record for sales.
By Parks McCants on January 18, 2018 - 4:54PM
This week in Honda News: The market arrival of Honda’s most fuel-efficient Civic Hatchback is announced in Great Britain. Representing the next generation of the world MPG record holder, the final variant in Honda Motors Company’s 10th generation Civic lineup, will not be sold in the U.S...
By John Goreham on January 18, 2018 - 4:27PM
Mazda is the MPG leader again for the fifth straight year.
By Parks McCants on January 18, 2018 - 1:39PM
Frequently cited by the Automotive Press as the best overall ownership experience in North America’s compact SUV segment, today I reflect on the total, innovative packaging that is CR-V. What makes this compact UTE so good?
By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2018 - 12:41PM
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 makes its formal debut this week at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and while the most talked-about aspect of GM’s new pickup is the exterior design, the most important aspect might be the Michigan-build Duramax diesel engine option.
By John Goreham on January 18, 2018 - 10:37AM
Toyota's newest vehicle refresh will have Apple Car Play, but will Android users be out of luck?
By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2018 - 7:39AM
Subaru announced another Takata air bag recall. 64,179 additional vehicles are affected including, Forester, Outback, WRX/STI, Impreza, Legacy and Tribeca.
By Marc Stern on January 17, 2018 - 11:56PM
Lamborghini is investing lots of capital and hoping that its Urus, an unknown quantity, meets its expectations. Urus is Lambo's 189-mph luxury performance SUV. The automaker apparently hopes it will tap an untapped market in high-performance luxury SUVs. Will it and will it be worthy of the investment Lambo has made? No one knows the answer.
By Armen Hareyan on January 17, 2018 - 4:50PM
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Tuesday that Ferrari is planning to build an electric supercar, which will be the fastest SUV in the market. It's Ferrari's chance to challenge Tesla, but can a late starter cut it on the first try?