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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.

Tale of the Tape: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2017 - 10:57AM

The hottest head-to-head battle in the world of the American muscle car is being waged between the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. So today we bring you a “tale of the tape” looking at how these two monster muscle cars match up on paper and, to some extent, in the real world.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru EV, electrification, Subaru Crosstrek PHEV

Major Changes are Coming for Subaru; The New Crosstrek Will Get Safer and Electrification is Coming

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2017 - 8:34AM

Big changes are coming for Subaru and the new-generation Crosstrek will get safer and electrification is coming. What won't change?

600 Horsepower Extreme Civic Coupe Wins Round 2 Red Bull GRC

By Parks McCants on May 23, 2017 - 1:45AM

A mere two rounds into the second full season for the extreme turbocharged, H.P.D. Olsbergs MSE built Honda Civic Coupe, Sebastian Eriksson takes on all comers, winning the first Red Bull Global Rallycross Series leg 2 for Honda.

Reinvented Civic Si Sighted Wandering the Wilds of the California Mojave Desert

By Parks McCants on May 22, 2017 - 10:11PM

American Honda Mojave Proving Center returns to operations following a major refresh. Earlier in the week, Torque News received reports of several 10th generation Civic Si sedans and coups wandering the wilds of the Mojave. What is Honda up to now?

Skip Barber Racing School Files For Bankruptcy

By John Goreham on May 22, 2017 - 9:39PM

The iconic driving school may be at its end.

Will There Be a Hyundai Tucson N?

By Tim Healey on May 22, 2017 - 4:42PM

Hyundai has plans for its upcoming N performance sub-brand that don’t jibe with its already said publicly.

Breaking Tesla news on Superchargers, Elon's family, and more.

Breaking Tesla News Includes Free Supercharging, Elon's Cousin, Consumer Reports Math

By John Goreham on May 22, 2017 - 3:35PM

This week's Tesla News has updates for those that enjoy free Supercharging, a status report on Elon Musk's cousin, and the final verdict on Tesla's solar roof calculator.

Miata Catches Fire, Owner Races for His Beer

By Tim Healey on May 22, 2017 - 3:31PM

A Miata owner took part in a burnout contest in Virginia over the weekend and ended up burning more than just some rubber.

What Makes Mazda Such a Racing Success?

By Tim Healey on May 22, 2017 - 3:00PM

Mazda is a small car company, yet the zoom-zoom brand is kicking some butt at amateur racing.

Capps Wins 4th Straight in his Dodge Charger, Hagan Sets a New World Record

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2017 - 1:29PM

Ron Capps won his 4th straight race and Matt Hagan set a new funny car world record this past weekend as the Don Schumacher Dodge Charger funny car dominance of 2017 continued in Kansas.

Hyundai, Kia Recalls Reopened - What it Means to You

By Tim Healey on May 22, 2017 - 12:27PM

The federal government is looking into a recall of 1.7 million Hyundais and Kias to make sure it was executed properly.

This Cheapest EV Costs 200 Dollars and Some Tech Details Are Known

By Armen Hareyan on May 22, 2017 - 10:59AM

Kazakhstan is going to present a new electric car at the EXPO-2017 Astana, which costs 200 US dollars to make.So far we know only few technical details. This is probably the cheapest EV made so far in the world.

Ford CEO Fields Fired - or he "Retired"

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2017 - 10:57AM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that Chief Executive Officer Mark Fields has “elected to retire”, although when the news of Fields’ departure first broke last night – it was reported by Forbes that the head of Ford had been fired.

Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider Roof Trick.

Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider Owners' Clever Roof Trick

By John Goreham on May 22, 2017 - 10:12AM

Have you ever seen a Mazda Miata or Fiat 124 Spider roof left like this and wondered why the owner did it?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Scott Speed, Volkswagen, Tanner Foust

Subaru’s WRX STI Can’t Compete at GRC Sitting Under the Service Tent

By Denis Flierl on May 22, 2017 - 7:17AM

Both Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross cars missed the Final in Sunday’s Round 2 action. What happened to Subaru?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Canada, pricing and specs

2018 Subaru WRX STI Canadian Specs and Pricing Announced

By Denis Flierl on May 21, 2017 - 7:21AM

Subaru Canada announces specs and pricing on the newly-refreshed 2018 WRX STI performance-tuned sedan.

Do You Think All Airbag Issues Are Takata? There Are Others

By Marc Stern on May 21, 2017 - 12:14AM

Audi has recalled 17,000 A7s to fix an issue with face curtain airbag issues. It is probably the first time in a while that airbag news hasn't been related to Takata products.

Volkswagen has recalled 84,000 2012-14 diesel Passats to fix heat shield problems.Although Volkswagen has been the diesel recall king for the last couple of years due to Dieselgate and its fallout, there are times when the automaker’s diesel vehicles are called back for repairs for something other than emissions. Refer here Volkswagen has recalled 84,000 Passat diesel cars built from 2012-2014 to fix heat shield issues. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), installed heat

VW recalls 84,000 Diesel Passats For Heat Shield Problems

By Marc Stern on May 20, 2017 - 9:44AM

Volkswagen has recalled 84,000 2012-14 Passat diesels to repair heat shields that are too short to protect half-shafts. The grease may become hot enough to run and if it comes in contact with a hot surface there may be a fire. The recall will begin in July.

BMW, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, Takata airbag recall

Why BMW, Mazda, Subaru and Toyota Just Spent $553 Million to Benefit their Customers

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2017 - 8:29AM

BMW, Mazda, Subaru and Toyota have announced a $553 million agreement to the Takata airbag recall. What will it mean for consumers?

Hyundai to Build Electric Bus Reducing Urban Pollution

By Tim Healey on May 19, 2017 - 6:01PM

Does “EB” have the same ring to it as “EV”? We are talking about Hyundai's electric bus.

Hyundai Ioniq Won’t Have a Starter Battery

By Tim Healey on May 19, 2017 - 4:58PM

Hyundai’s Ioniq is unique in many ways, and here’s one of those: It won’t have a traditional 12-volt lead-acid battery used to power the starter motor.

Jaguar XF Sportbrake Wears Some Interesting Camouflage

By Will Maley on May 19, 2017 - 4:13PM

Automakers try all sorts of camouflage to disguise their vehicles. But Jaguar takes the cake for having one of the most interesting ones used on a vehicle.

Supercharged LT5 in GM Computer System, Presumably for the Corvette ZR1

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2017 - 3:52PM

New information has arrived in the General Motors which suggests that the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette will have a new supercharged LT5 engine – almost certainly in a new higher performance package which may or may not be called the ZR1.

Mazda Miata Vintage Racing Comes to Road America This Weekend

By Tim Healey on May 19, 2017 - 3:11PM

If you like Miatas, or racing, or both, and you live in the Midwest (or can book a last-minute flight) – Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin is the place to be this weekend.

Ram Trucks Honors the Armed Forces during Preakness Stakes with New Commercial

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2017 - 2:39PM

The Ram Truck brand will introduce their new commercial titled “Airplane Rescue” this Saturday during the television coverage of the 2017 Preakness Stakes, paying tribute to the US Armed Forces in a 30-second spot which features an 89-year old World War II veteran and a historic Navy fighter plane.

The New Shelby Mustang Super Snake Wide Body is a 750hp Curvy Beauty

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2017 - 1:57PM

The team at Shelby American have rolled out their newest creation based on the Ford Mustang and while it is only a concept right now, the new Shelby Super Snake Wide Body has gorgeous curves coupled with the type of performance that you would expect from anything wearing the Super Snake name.

Fuel Economy Rating Leaked for 2018 Honda Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on May 19, 2017 - 10:49AM

Granted, when considering the purchase of a $40,000, 300 horsepower performance hatchback, very few buyers lose any sleep over fuel economy. But then again, this is the 2018 Honda Civic Type-R.

I Asked Mazda Miata Owners If They Think Miata Is Impractical and This Is What They Said

By Armen Hareyan on May 19, 2017 - 9:04AM

When should you buy a Mazda Miata and when you shouldn't buy this car. For whom is Mazda Miata practical and for whom it is not.

2018 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Forester, Black Edition

Subaru Announces New Black Edition Forester; Full Gallery Pricing and Details on 2018 Models

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2017 - 8:25AM

Subaru announces a new Black Edition Forester along with pricing on 2018 models. More safety and sport come with a small price bump.

The Volkswagen Andretti team take a turn on their way to a one-two GRC race victory in Memphis.

VW Andretti Rallycross Team Gears Up For GRC Tour’s 2nd Stop In Louisville

By Marc Stern on May 19, 2017 - 6:04AM

Off to a successful one-two finish in the first GRC tour stop in Memphis, the VW Andretti team is optimistic that their momentum will carry them to a second win at this weekend's inaugural Louisville rallycross event.

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