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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.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Ottawa

Atkinson Rolls His Subaru WRX STI and Still Manages to Keep Racing

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2017 - 7:33AM

Chris Atkinson is the ultimate competitor. He rolled his Subaru WRX STI Supercar in the Final and kept racing.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Canada

Atkinson's Subaru WRX STI Supercar Loses Ground at GRC Ottawa; Foust Takes Joker too Late

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2017 - 8:03AM

The Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercars made progress early at the Canadian Global Rallycross event, but failed to make the podium in the Final.

VW Has No Plans To Bring Newly Introduced Entry-Level Polos To U.S.

By Marc Stern on June 17, 2017 - 10:33PM

Volkswagen late last week introduced its sixth-generation Polo. At the introduction, a key VW sales official told a blogger for Cars and Concepts that there are no plans to bring it to the U.S. Does it make sense to keep it out?

Lyft Gets A $25 Million Investment from Jaguar Land Rover

By Will Maley on June 17, 2017 - 10:34AM

The race to build autonomous vehicles have seen automakers partner up with companies that you might not expect. Case in point is an announcement made this week by Jaguar Land Rover.

How Subaru Outback Proves its Superior AWD Abilities with National Ski Patrol in Winter and Summer

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2017 - 8:44AM

The Subaru Outback all-wheel-drive wagon proves its worth with the National Ski Patrol in winter and summer. How does it benefit outdoor enthusiasts?

Why is Road And Track Being Negative Towards the MX-5 RF?

By Tim Healey on June 16, 2017 - 4:58PM

A self-proclaimed Mazda Miata fan who also works for Road and Track has picked apart the MX-5 RF.

VW Andretti Team Looks For Good Results As Red Bull Rallycross Goes International

By Marc Stern on June 16, 2017 - 3:39PM

As the Red Bull Global Rallycross pulls into Ottawa for this weekend's proceedings, VW Andretti team drivers Scott Speed and Tanner Faust look to improve on their so-far successful season. At the moment, Speed is leading the championship point hunt, followed by Faust.

Long Tiguan Appears Alongside Standard Model; 3 Rows Standard in Base Model

By Marc Stern on June 16, 2017 - 2:56PM

Volkswagen has, at least, revealed the pricing of the new, longer Tiguan. Though the automaker still is selling the shorter version, it is available alongside the new, longer version. The longer version is about 11 inches longer than its stablemate and is available with three-row seating.

Jesse Rose Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Meet the World's Quickest Dodge Challenger Scat Pack

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2017 - 2:53PM

Today we bring you a look at what we believe to be the quickest Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack in the world, running in the mid 10-second range and aiming for the 9s once owner Jesse Rose is able to get a little better traction.

Corvette LeMans Teams Qualify 6th and 10th in GTEPro, 1st in GTEAm

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2017 - 12:50PM

Qualifying has been completed for the 2017 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race in France and while things went very well for the top-qualifying Corvette in the GTEAm class, the Balance of Performance adjustments required of the GTEPro Corvette Racing teams pushed from back to 6th and 10th.

Global MX-5 Cup Competes at Indy Tonight

By Tim Healey on June 16, 2017 - 12:20PM

If you want to see some racing hot Mazda Miatas at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, aka the Brickyard, without shelling out a lot of cash for the Indy 500 or the yearly NASCAR event, the global MX-5 Cup is tonight.

Toyota and Tesla’s Partnership – Perspective Missed By Most

The Auto Press Has It All Wrong On Toyota and Tesla's Partnership

By John Goreham on June 16, 2017 - 11:14AM

As the partnership between Toyota and Tesla finally ends, the EV advocacy media and mainstream auto press miss the big picture entirely.

Why Subaru's New STi Ra and BRZ tS Meet with Mixed Reactions

By Max Marck on June 16, 2017 - 10:20AM

Subaru has released its anticipated “RA” limited edition WRX STi. The car, which makes use of Subaru’s “Record Attempt” moniker, previously reserved for cars sold in Japan, will be produced in limited numbers, with just 500 specimens making their way to US. The production car derives its name from Subaru’s WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, which will attempt to set a new record at the Nürburgring in Germany.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Pricing Announced; 3 New Features and Fuel Mileage is Revealed

By Denis Flierl on June 16, 2017 - 7:46AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek pricing, new features and gas mileage is revealed. What new features are coming?

How Does the 2018 Hyundai Kona Drive?

By Tim Healey on June 15, 2017 - 5:21PM

Earlier this week, Hyundai finally took the wraps off of its new Kona B-segment crossover, after months of teasers.

3 Engine Options for the 2018 Ford F150 Detailed with Power Output

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2017 - 2:45PM

We have known since the 2018 Ford F150 was introduced that it would feature an engine lineup with more power than the 2017 models and today, we learned just how much more power the newest F150 will offer when it reaches dealerships later this year.

Hyundai Veloster N Spied Again

By Tim Healey on June 15, 2017 - 12:25PM

We know that the Hyundai Veloster N is coming, but we just don’t know when it's coming and now it's spied again.

Hennessey has sold 12 1000hp Exorcist Camaros, Details on How to Buy (Video)

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2017 - 12:15PM

Since the folks at Hennessey Performance introduced their 1000hp Exorcist package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, it has proven to be very popular, with the company selling a dozen examples of the supercharged muscle car already while also issuing a simple video explaining how interested buyers can get one of their own.

2017 Acura NSX 1st Drive: Experiencing the Splendors of a Hybrid Supercar

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2017 - 11:10AM

I recently had a chance to spend a few hours driving the 2017 Acura NSX on the open road and on the drag strip, which clearly illustrated the advantages of the hybrid supercar drivetrain in fantastic fashion.

Which is quicker? 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata turbo or 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth?

Performance Matchup: NB MazdaSpeed Miata vs. 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth

By John Goreham on June 15, 2017 - 10:11AM

The Gen-2 MazdaSpeed Miata had a turbocharged engine, six-speed, and excellent handling. How would it compare to today's 2017 Fiat 125 Spider?

2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

How Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD Dominates Global Sales Outselling Audi’s Quattro

By Denis Flierl on June 15, 2017 - 8:06AM

Tiny Subaru is the number one selling all-wheel-drive automaker in the world beating Audi who is number two. How do they beat larger automakers like Audi?

Audi Launches A5/S5 Sportback for Owners ‘Who Don’t Want An SUV’

By Marc Stern on June 15, 2017 - 4:02AM

Audi has launched a new pair of "Sportbacks." Roomier than a sedan, they are available to those people who are just not ready to commit to an SUV or crossover.

2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Breaks Cover, Arrives In North America This Winter

By Will Maley on June 14, 2017 - 4:10PM

After hinting and teasing for months, Jaguar unveiled the 2018 XF Sportbrake. The best part? It will be arriving in North America this winter.

Taking a Guess at the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT Pricing

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2017 - 4:09PM

Since the news of the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT was announced a few months back, we have been peppered with questions focusing on the pricing of the high performance SUV and while we don’t have any concrete numbers thus far – we can take some guesses about the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT pricing based on the pricing of the closely related Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and the other Dodge models.

Hyundai Finally Unveils Kona and Here Are The Key Features

By Tim Healey on June 14, 2017 - 1:02PM

The new Hyundai Kona is finally here. Hyundai took the wraps off the upcoming Kona subcompact crossover SUV after teasing it for months. It’s slated to go on sale in South Korea first, followed by North America and Europe.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Owners File Class-Action Lawsuit over Cooling Issues

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2017 - 1:00PM

The Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman has filed a class-action lawsuit against General Motors on the behalf of 2015-2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 owners over the well-known cooling issues which can force the supercharged supercar into Limp Mode – hindering the track abilities while possibly creating a safety hazard on the road or the track.

Volvo models fail to make IIHS list of safest vehicles.

Volvo Models Dropping From IIHS Lists of Safest Vehicles

By John Goreham on June 14, 2017 - 12:19PM

Volvo vehicles do not rank high in real-world crash safety data according to this report by IIHS.

IIHS tests crossover and SUV headlights. Three Toyotas pass and one fails.

Three Safety Passes and One Fail For Toyota SUVs and Crossovers

By John Goreham on June 14, 2017 - 11:36AM

IIHS tests crossover and SUV headlights. Three Toyotas pass and one fails.

2018 Honda Civic Type-R Now Available, MSRP Verified

By Parks McCants on June 14, 2017 - 11:02AM

After two years of anticipation, Honda’s U.S. specification 2018 Civic Type-R was released for sale Wednesday, June 14, with a surprisingly reasonable MSRP, for the most powerful Honda ever released for retail sale in the U.S..

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, EVO, Evolution SUV

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Replacement Will be an Evolution Performance SUV

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2017 - 8:22AM

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is gone forever, but the nameplate will be revived as a performance SUV by the Japanese automaker.

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