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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.

The 2017 Fiat Spider 124 was not the first to add a turbo and Japanese content.

Think the 2017 Fiat 124 Was the First Turbo Spider With Key Japanese Content? Think Again

By John Goreham on May 31, 2017 - 4:37PM

Just how original is Fiat's 2017 model 124 Spider after all?

Why Did Hyundai Fire an Auto Show Model?

By Tim Healey on May 31, 2017 - 3:53PM

A woman who worked for Hyundai during the New York Auto Show claims she was fired because of her menstrual cycle.

Future Volvo Models May Have Some Help from Lotus

By Will Maley on May 31, 2017 - 2:48PM

With the announcement of Geely buying almost half a stake into Malaysian automaker Proton, there has been a lot speculation of what this could bring forth.

The Lexus RX 450h takes the top award as best green winter vehicle by the New England Motor Press Association.

2017 Lexus RX 450h Favorite Green Winter Vehicle of New England Motor Press

By John Goreham on May 31, 2017 - 2:42PM

The Lexus RX 450h takes the top award as best green winter vehicle by the New England Motor Press Association.

RPM Motorsports Fastest Chevy Camaro ZL1

This is the Quickest 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the World

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2017 - 1:21PM

Over the past year, we have brought you lots of quarter mile record news for the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, and today we bring you what we believe is the quickest 6th generation Camaro ZL1 – which was also the first new ZL1 in the 9-second range.

2018 Acura RDX Carries Over from 2017 With Two Exceptions

By Parks McCants on May 31, 2017 - 12:57PM

Sometimes great, is good enough. Such is the case with the 2018 Acura RDX. It comes to market this month with no changes to specifications or trim levels, with two exceptions.

800 Horsepower Tomahawk Hyper Electric Car Aims for 2018 Production Date

By Parks McCants on May 31, 2017 - 12:15PM

What’s wrong with this picture? One of thousands of automotive startup companies to come out of this age of battery electric supercars comes yet one more Crowed Funded wonder. Will this super-electric 4 place, make it into production?

New England's favorite drop-top is the 2017 Mazda Miata.

2017 Mazda Miata Named Best Value Convertible By New England Motor Press Association

By John Goreham on May 31, 2017 - 11:58AM

New England's favorite drop-top is the 2017 Mazda Miata.

New Subaru XV (Crosstrek) Enters Australia with 5 Stars; Should You be Surprised?

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2017 - 7:58AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek enters Australia with five stars for safety. Should it be a surprise?

2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk L Plus in the mud

5 Reasons Why the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is the Best Midsized Off-Roading SUV

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2017 - 6:59PM

If you are looking for an SUV that serves as a great daily driver while also being able to manage rough dirt roads and deep mud, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk L Plus offers the most bang for your buck – and here are 5 reasons why this midsized SUV is better than any vehicle in the segment when it comes to all-around capabilities.

Subaru Teases the New BRZ STI; When is it Coming?

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2017 - 5:54PM

Subaru teases a new BRZ STI that could be coming sooner than later. What is Subaru’s time frame?

Hyundai’s All-Electric SUV May Start Around $39K

By Tim Healey on May 30, 2017 - 5:38PM

Hyundai has already said that it’s speeding up the timetable for launch of at least one planned long-range SUV.

Meet the World's First 6th Gen Chevrolet Camaro in the 8s - Again

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2017 - 3:38PM

The Fireball Camaro, which was the first 6th gen Chevrolet Camaro in the 10s and the first 6th gen Camaro in the 9s, has become the first new Camaro to run in the 8s – while also becoming the world’s quickest new Camaro and the world’s quickest car powered by a new LT1 V8.

2018 Ford Mustang GT in Royal Crimson in the Wild, Sounded Great

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2017 - 12:56PM

Last night, I spent some time driving in traffic behind the 2018 Ford Mustang GT test car in Royal Crimson with black trim and a while later, I came out of a restaurant to find the new Motor Company muscle car parked next to my truck – which gave me a chance to snap some clear pictures of the refreshed car in its new exterior hue.

Team EKS, still in the running for the WRC factory championship, had a trouble-plagued weekend and looks forward to the next effort in Norway.

Problems Plague Audi-Team EKS Effort at U.K. Stop on WRC Tour

By Marc Stern on May 30, 2017 - 12:54PM

Mattias Ekstrom, leading the Audi-Team EKS WRC effort, dropped out of first place in the race for championship points with a fifth place finish at the site of the inaugural race 50 years ago in the U.K.

What Happens To Old Mazda Miata Race Cars

By John Goreham on May 30, 2017 - 8:54AM

Mazda Miatas are one of the country's most popular race cars. What happens when they are too old or damaged to race anymore?

2018 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru 3-Row SUV, NYIAS

3 Mistakes Subaru Made with Tribeca they Won't Make with New 3-Row Ascent

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2017 - 8:10AM

Subaru learned three valuable lessons from the discontinued B9 Tribeca they will change with the new 3-Row Ascent. Will Americans buy it?

After driving 2017 Honda Civic Si, I'm not convinced I need a Type-R

By Parks McCants on May 30, 2017 - 2:28AM

We discovered a superior touring car detailed in Honda performance Civic Si trim. Horsepower and torque while formidable, is but a very small part of what 2017 Civic Si brings to the segment. Simply put,this is the best driving, high performance,Civic offered to date. I'm no longer convinced that I need or want a Type-R.

Hybrids may save dual clutch automatics.

Hybrids May Save the Dual Clutch Automatic DCT Transmission – Hyundai

By John Goreham on May 29, 2017 - 8:05PM

The dual clutch transmission has one design weakness, but when coupled with a hybrid electric drive it is redeemed.

How To Plead Your Case With Nissan To Replace Your Battery Pack

By Armen Hareyan on May 29, 2017 - 5:11PM

One needs good negotiation when dealing car dealerships and if you plead right, you can have your Nissan Leaf battery pack replaced and most of its cost covered, if not all.

2017 Subaru WRX STI NBR, Nurburgring 24-hour race

Subaru WRX STI Flames Out in Nurburgring 24-HR Race; No Three-Peat in 2017

By Denis Flierl on May 29, 2017 - 6:45AM

The Subaru WRX STI NBR had a rough 21 hours at the Nurburgring 24-hour race. What happened with 3 hours remaining?

Looking for an affordable RS6, look no further than this owner's daily driver

Here’s A Way To Buy An Audi RS6, At A Fraction Of The Price

By Marc Stern on May 28, 2017 - 7:10PM

Audi's RS6 is a performance machine that has remained true to it roots. Indeed, if you were to own an older model and purchase today's equivalent, you would find very little difference, other than possibly overall tightness. Indeed, this is a minor factor because an older RS6 is quite a tight car, no matter what.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition

Why the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO is Gone Forever; Will it be Revived as a PHEV SUV?

By Denis Flierl on May 28, 2017 - 8:25AM

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is gone forever and it’s not coming back. Will it be revived as a PHEV SUV?

2018 Subaru Forester, Subaru Forester, Black Edition

Subaru’s New Black Edition Forester isn’t just for Lovers of Black

By Denis Flierl on May 28, 2017 - 8:13AM

The new 2018 Subaru Forester Black Edition is not just for those who love black. What other colors are available?

Why you’re seeing so many new generation Honda Civics on the road

By Parks McCants on May 27, 2017 - 3:15PM

Well over 500,000 10th generation Honda Civics were sold to the Honda loyal in its first 18 months of production. Civic’s sales success comes from much more than a favorable price point.

Wide torque band drives 2017 Civic Si to higher performance

By Parks McCants on May 27, 2017 - 1:07PM

While stated horsepower remains unchanged from the 2015 Honda Civic Si, it’s the extremely wide, constant-on torque band, that drives 2017 Civic Si to the pinnacle of affordable compact car sport performance.