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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.

Man's Model S Was Hit By A Drunk Driver, What To Do Not To Be Ripped Off By Insurers

By Armen Hareyan on October 26, 2017 - 2:06PM

Today on Reddit I read a story of a Tesla Model S owner, who bought his Model S less than a month ago and was hit by a drunk driver. He was asking an advice for getting it repaired and not getting ripped off by the car insurance company.

Will public EV charging become more expensive than gas?

Will Public Electric Car Charging Become More Expensive Than Gas?

By John Goreham on October 26, 2017 - 1:45PM

At some locations, electric car charging fees are already relatively expensive. Will this trend grow?

Here Is the Date of The All-New 2019 Ram 1500's Debut

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2017 - 11:59AM

Some production information for the next generation Ram 1500 was offered in FCA’s 3rd quarter financial results, confirming that the 2019 truck will debut in January with production of the all-new pickup starting during the 1st quarter of the year at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan.

Meet the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2017 - 11:42AM

The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition will make its formal debut next week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, but thanks to the press release from General Motors – we have all of the vital details on the next Hot Wheels Camaro.

HondaPro Jason video walks Honda Factory Performance Civic upgrades

By Parks McCants on October 26, 2017 - 11:38AM

HondaPro Jason, the hardest working Honda fan on the planet, takes time out from his grinding ongoing world-tour schedule to video walk HFP’s (Honda Factory Performance) extensive dealership available body trim, suspension accessory upgrades; mostly Civic with a Fit thrown in for good measure.

Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept, EVO, eco-performance, Lancer Evolution X

Mitsubishi’s New Eco-Performance SUV Won’t Be a Boring EV

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2017 - 11:33AM

Mitsubishi’s new eco-performance SUV could change the EV landscape. It won’t be a boring EV.

Despite reputation for quality, Hondas have rusting problems of their own

By Marc Stern on October 26, 2017 - 11:21AM

For more than seven generations, Honda Accords have had a problem with rusting front subframes, while Civics have had their own history of rusting out along the wheel wells and along the seam where the bumper and rear quarters join. Honda Civic, Accord and general Honda forums have all documented this in detail, though generally few who have not experienced it don't know about it.

2018 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth vs. Mazda Miata RF on track - The winner is...

2018 Fiat Spider Abarth vs. Mazda Miata RF Track Day Comparison - The Surprise Winner

By John Goreham on October 26, 2017 - 9:09AM

A long time Miata fan and owner weighs on the debate over which is the better track car, the Miata or the 124 Spider. The reason for the win is the biggest surprise.

2018 Subaru WRX STI S208, 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, Tokyo Motor Show

How Exclusive Subaru WRX STI S208 Compares To the US-Spec STI Type RA

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2017 - 9:08AM

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI S208 made its debut in Tokyo. How does the Japan-only model, compare to the US-spec Type RA?

Feds, CARB okay fix for 38,000 VW, Porsche, Audi crossovers in Dieselgate

By Marc Stern on October 25, 2017 - 11:51PM

For the last several months, Volkswagen has been awaiting federal approval of its plans to fix nearly 40,000 3.0-lliter turbodiesels at the heart of the Dieselgate scandal. The automaker received that approval late last week.

Honda Urban EV Concept hints to a well connected carbon-free society

By Parks McCants on October 25, 2017 - 4:09PM

As automotive designers and engineers envision a future where the car is electric, intuitive, and an extension of one’s self, Honda Motor Company presents a concept in Tokyo that personifies the next generation of attainable personal transportation.

2018 SRT Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Suprises.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk - 3 Biggest Surprises On Track

By John Goreham on October 25, 2017 - 4:01PM

We take the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk around a track and come away surprised by three things.

The Next Camaro Could Bring the Chevy Bowtie to Australia

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2017 - 3:25PM

It has been rumored that the Chevrolet Camaro will be badged as a Holden product when it arrives in Australia, but a member of the Holden team has stated that a Camaro sold Down Under would likely wear the Chevy Bowtie.

Jeep Wrangler Pickup, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer and Cherokee Production Outlined

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2017 - 2:50PM

FCA has offered up some brief production details on the Jeep Wrangler Pickup, the Jeep Wagoneer and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, proving that all of these new models are on track for production in the not-so-distant future.

Video reveals cheap off road performance modifications for Jeep Wrangler

By Parks McCants on October 25, 2017 - 2:11PM

Andrew from T&A Automotive loves his 2007 Jeep Wrangler. Built on a budget utilizing several sources, Andrew walks us through his project in detail, revealing several cheap off road performance modifications for Jeep Wrangler.

2018 Ford F150 Raptor Recalled for Structural Issues

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2017 - 1:04PM

Ford Motor Company is recalling a small batch of the 2018 Ford F150 Raptor over a concern that the roof structure may not have been properly affixed during production – possibly leading to structural integrity in the event of a rollover accident.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX/STI, Tokyo Motor Show 2017

Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept Brings Next-Generation WRX/STI Rumble

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2017 - 8:16AM

Subaru brings the rumble to the Tokyo Motor Show. Check out a preview of the next-generation WRX/STI. [Galley and Video]

Chevy Bolt vs 2018 Nissan Leaf Comparison: Who Wins Price, Range and Charging

By Alex Guberman on October 24, 2017 - 9:15PM

Chevrolet Bolt and the new 2018 Nissan Leaf go head to head when it comes to comparing their price, range, charging and self-driving features. Let's compare their size, charging speed and several other parameters to see who wins.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro wins big in which state?

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Is Official Midsize Truck Of What State?

By John Goreham on October 24, 2017 - 4:05PM

The midsize 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD wins big in a state where trucks are huge.

My Biggest Shock When I Test Drove Chevy Bolt

By Armen Hareyan on October 24, 2017 - 3:42PM

Yesterday, in GM Electric Vehicle Owners group on facebook a new discussion was looking at the biggest shocks and negatives of Chevy Bolt. Let's look at one of them.

Roush is Bringing a Widebody 2018 Mustang GT to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2017 - 3:04PM

Ford will feature seven customized 2018 Mustang models at the upcoming SEMA Show, but thanks to the teaser information, we know that one of them will be a custom widebody Mustang GT from the folks at Roush.

Video explores Honda Civic Si Coupe wide-body modifications

By Parks McCants on October 24, 2017 - 2:18PM

It’s only a matter of time before the Honda Fan Boy in all of us looks to modify the exceptional 10th generation Civic Si, how about past generations? What’s it take, how much does it cost, and who’s doing it? Torque News explores wide-body modifications for Civic Si.

Hyundai Kona, EV, Hyundai EV, Toyota, Honda

Here’s How Hyundai Catches Toyota and Honda; Can They Pass Them

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2017 - 12:55PM

South Korea’s hatred for the Japanese has made Hyundai a major player in the auto industry and consumers are benefiting.

2017 Civic Type-R exhaust modification video

By Parks McCants on October 24, 2017 - 12:49PM

With Honda’s first Civic Type-R a mere three months on the street in North America, owners look to personalize their rides while pumping up the volume. The least expensive way to increase horsepower and torque in any car begins with intake and exhaust. Read on.

Subaru BRZ is Alive and Well Flying High at 30,000 Feet

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2017 - 10:00AM

The Subaru BRZ sports coupe made its first-ever flight on a state-of-the-art Boeing 787 aircraft at 30,000 feet. What is Subaru up to with the rear-drive BRZ?

Watch 2017 Honda Civic Type-R run Road Atlanta

By Parks McCants on October 23, 2017 - 7:14PM

In a perfect automotive world your daily driver performs as well on the street as it does on the racecourse, or vice versa. Such is the case with 2017 Civic Type-R, perhaps the perfect multiple purpose performance hatchback.

2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 Runs an 8.88 Quarter Mile - a New World Record

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2017 - 5:27PM

Dan Plotkin recently piloted his 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 down the quarter mile in just 8.88 seconds, setting a new world record for the quickest quarter mile by a car running a nitrous-fed Gen3 Hemi – while also being one of the quickest modern Mopar machines in the world.

Chevrolet Camaro SS 10-Speed Possibly Spotted in the Wild

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2017 - 4:25PM

A Chevrolet Camaro SS test car driving near the GM Proving Grounds in Milford, Michigan sounded very much like it was fitted with the 10-speed automatic transmission from the Camaro ZL1, supporting rumors that the high volume SS package would be getting the new high tech gearbox.

2018 Chevy Camaro vs 2018 Honda Civic Type R Coupe

Short Video Compares 2018 Chevy Camaro vs Honda Civic Type R in 31 Seconds

By Armen Hareyan on October 23, 2017 - 1:06PM

Have you ever wondered how to compare two cars in a short video? Weber Chevrolet Family of Dealerships from Granite City, IL does just that comparing the 2018 Chevy Camaro to 2018 Honda Civic Type R Coupe.

2018 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack Level 2

2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 Takes Aim at the Camaro SS 1LE

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2017 - 1:02PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the 2018 Ford Mustang GT will be offered with a new performance package that is intended to narrow the gap in road handling between the “normal” Mustang GT and the Shelby GT350 – clearly taking aim at the Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE.

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