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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.

2018 Acura ILX Special Edition Presents Affordable Race Inspired Features

By Parks McCants on October 4, 2017 - 11:39PM

For 2018, Acura’s portal sedan comes to dealerships this week with a new trim option. In effect, Acura brings it’s ‘A Game’ to ILX, an affordable premium compact sedan that gives the competition a run for the standard feature value, with an injection of race inspired features.

Yes, There Is a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2017 - 4:05PM

Some people seem to believe the arrival of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk led to the end of the Grand Cherokee SRT, but that is not the case at all, as there is a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT with the 475 horsepower, 6.4L Hemi – serving as a sort of entry-level super sport utility vehicle below the 707hp Trackhawk.

Saleen Teases their 2018 Ford Mustang Packages

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2017 - 1:17PM

Steve Saleen and his team of high performance experts are well known for their aftermarket tuning efforts with the Ford Mustang and while we don’t have any concrete details – the company recently introduced the first image and the brief details of the 2018 Saleen Mustang.

Toyota Buddies Up With Mazda and Denso On Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on October 4, 2017 - 1:16PM

Toyota builds a posse to go after future EV sales.

Tesla: Massive Success With Model 3 vs Making Niche Cars

By Armen Hareyan on October 4, 2017 - 12:43PM

Today as I scanning the Tesla discussions in forums and groups I noticed an interesting opinion, which claimed that Tesla will have more success with niche cars vs going mass market with Model 3, despite Model 3's success. Here is the loginc behind this claim and how Tesla CEO meets at least one of his goals no matter what.

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, SEMA Show 2017

Rockstar Energy Moab Extreme Off-roader Santa Fe Sport Concept; Whew!

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2017 - 12:29PM

It could be the longest vehicle name in the history of autos, but it’s a cool off-road concept vehicle using the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport as the platform. It's coming to SEMA 2017.

Tesla's Advantages and Disadvantages After Every Carmaker Goes Electric

By Armen Hareyan on October 4, 2017 - 11:38AM

Recently one automaker after another made announcements about their electric vehicle plans and it seems that all of them will eventually go electric. If they do Tesla, a clear leader with Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt will have certain advantages, but also disadvantages.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Impreza, new-generation Subaru

Why These 2 New-Generation Subarus Are Blowing Up the Entire Lineup

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2017 - 8:27AM

Buyers are responding to the new-generation 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza models in a big way. What’s up with the new-gen models?

2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T Is No Threat to Civic Type R, But Comparison to Civic Si

By Roger Maxwell on October 4, 2017 - 12:42AM

Imagine a more powerful version of the Civic Si or a more luxurious version of the Civic Type R. Could Honda’s newly-announced 2018 Accord Sport 2.0T be a worthy compromise?

Audi’s Record Sales Run Hits 81 Months In September

By Marc Stern on October 3, 2017 - 11:25PM

Audi's steady sales pace has resulted in another monthly record in September. The automaker set its 81st straight monthly sales record, led by deliveries of the all-new Q5, the Q7 and the A5 Sportback.

David Crockett's Supercharged Dodge Challenger Sets another Quarter Mile Record

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2017 - 4:06PM

Last month, we brought you the news of David Crockett’s 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 setting the record for the quickest quarter mile time for a modern Mopar with a clutch-controlled manual transmission, but this past weekend, Crockett and his street-driven Challenger smashed his own record – laying down a 9.28 at 151.98 miles per hour.

Green Mercedes-AMG GT R In The Middle of American Trucks

By Armen Hareyan on October 3, 2017 - 4:01PM

What is the Mercedes-AMG GT R doing in the in the middle of all these awesome American trucks?

Chevrolet Camaro Surges, Dodge Challenger Drops in September Sales

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2017 - 2:51PM

The Chevrolet Camaro had a big month in September while the Dodge Challenger fell far from the month before and the Ford Mustang stayed relatively steady – allowing the Camaro to lead the muscle car monthly sales race for the 2nd time this year.

Nissan Turns Over a New LEAF; Check Out the Hot LEAF NISMO Hatch

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2017 - 1:05PM

Nissan has revealed a new LEAF NISMO concept hot hatch. This is one model we hope they bring to production.

Why GM is charging ahead into electric vehicles

By Mary Conway on October 3, 2017 - 1:03PM

General Motors announced it is planning 20 new electric vehicles. What does this announcement really mean for customers?

Tesla Model S Sales Surprise

By John Goreham on October 3, 2017 - 11:40AM

As Tesla's Model 3 flounders, the Model S shines.

2018 Ford Mustang GT 10-Speed Transmission Improves Fuel Economy

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2017 - 10:32AM

A window sticker for a 2018 Ford Mustang GT with the new 10-speed automatic transmission has surfaced online and as expected, the newest pony car offers slightly better fuel economy thanks to the new gearbox even though the engine offers more power than the 2017 models.

Pickup truck sales through the roof in September.

Pickup Truck Sales Surge After Harvey and Irma's Wrath

By John Goreham on October 3, 2017 - 10:12AM

Two incredible storms wiped out a huge number of vehicles in the past two months. Now, Pickup truck sales are showing America's preference for replacing those vehicles.

2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Honda Ridgeline

Nissan Announces Frontier Pricing; New Midnight Edition Is Only Excitement

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2017 - 10:00AM

Nissan just announced U.S. pricing for the 2018 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup. The new Midnight Edition is the only new excitement for MY2018.

2018 Subaru Ascent, Subaru 3-Row SUV, new Subaru 3-Row Crossover, Los Angeles Auto Show 2017

Announced: New Subaru Ascent Will Make Global Debut at LA Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2017 - 8:03AM

It’s just been announced, Subaru will unveil their new 2018 Ascent 3-Row Crossover at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Why is it a big deal for Subaru?

Like Amarok Pickup, Subcompact VW Polo Won’t Be Offered In U.S., But It’s Quite A Car

By Marc Stern on October 3, 2017 - 12:10AM

Some of Volkswagen's more interesting vehicles never make it to the U.S. market. For example, the Amarok pickup isn't sold here though it would likely give the established pickups a run for the money. So to would the new Polo which is now a key vehicle in the automaker's sales plans.

Tesla Model 3 Sales One-tenth of What Was Promised

By John Goreham on October 2, 2017 - 10:30PM

Stop us if you've heard this one before, Tesla just missed its delivery promise.

Toyota Tacoma may one day be offered as a hybrid.

Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Pickup Truck Back On the Table

By John Goreham on October 2, 2017 - 9:41PM

Toyota's Tacoma may well get a hybrid engine after all.

Sleeper Lexus GS300 has twin turbo engine.

Unique Sleeper Lexus GS300 With Supra Twin Turbo Engine For Sale

By John Goreham on October 2, 2017 - 9:20PM

This Craigslist Lexus GS 300 has a surprise under the hood.

Introducing the Ford F150-Based 2018 Saleen Sportruck with 700hp

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2017 - 4:19PM

Saleen Automotive announced this morning that they will soon offer a high performance package for the 2018 Ford F150 called the Sportruck and while the details are short right now – we know that the top of the line Saleen F150 will pack 700 horsepower.

Capps' Dodge Charger Wins Again - Extending the Championship Lead

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2017 - 12:55PM

Ron Capps won his second race of the Countdown to the Championship portion of the NHRA season this past weekend, beating Jonnie Lindberg and extending his lead in the battle for the title with just 3 events left this season.

Toyota Diesel Trucks, Late To The Party?

By Alex Reichenbach on October 2, 2017 - 11:55AM

Toyota trucks globally are famous for twos things; something found in virtually every Toyota, unrelenting reliability, and Toyota’s diesel motors. Any Toyota enthusiast in the US will gripe about the how the Hilux in not available in the US market. Now I’m not so sure the Hilux is that much better a light truck than the Tacoma here in the US but it does have that one thing the Tacoma never seems like it will, a diesel engine, namely Toyotas own DT4, 2.8L diesel motor.

The Tesla Model S GPS Problem, and How to Fix It

By Alex Reichenbach on October 2, 2017 - 11:45AM

Tesla Model S owners have reported a strange issue recently, the onboard GPS is getting stuck in a single position. Moving, not moving, charging not charging, the car on the GPS display never changes positions, even when the car is miles away, assumable stuck where the problem first occurred. If the owner tries to map a route somewhere the GPS begins it at the perceived point of the car and will not find the car at its actual location to properly map the route.

Both The Excitement and Skepticism of The New 2018 Jeep Wrangler

By Christopher Russo on October 2, 2017 - 11:30AM

The much anticipated new Jeep Wrangler is getting some changes for 2018 as well as a new badge identity. Now dubbed the JL this new Wrangler will include new designs both inside and out. And this Jeeper is more skeptical than excited.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Why Tiny Subaru Gains While Giant Automakers GM, Toyota, Ford and FCC Lose

By Denis Flierl on October 2, 2017 - 10:15AM

Tiny Subaru is outpacing automotive giants GM, Toyota, Ford and FCC. How are they doing it?

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