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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.

Sensory Stimulating 2018 Acura TLX Lands in Showrooms June 1

By Parks McCants on May 19, 2017 - 1:10AM

Thursday found Honda’s premium Acura Division releasing MSRP and dealership arrival dates for what is being heralded as much more than a midcycle refresh. Torque News drives 2018 Acura TLX and walks away with a positive impression or two.

Motor Trend Digs the Vibe of the 2017 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

By Tim Healey on May 18, 2017 - 6:03PM

Motor Trend's test review of the 2017 Hyundai Veloster Turbo is in.

Aussie Mag: C8 Corvette Coming in 2019 with Right-Drive, Mid-Engine, Hybrid Power

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2017 - 5:15PM

We haven’t gotten any official information on the next generation Chevrolet Corvette, but according to the Australian magazine Wheels, the C8 Corvette is coming to the Holden lineup in 2019 and when it arrives, it will have right-hand drive, a mid-engine layout and hybrid power.

Where to find the hidden Mazda Miata and Fiat Spider key.

Where Does Mazda and Fiat Hide The Key To This Door On the 2017 Spider and Miata?

By John Goreham on May 18, 2017 - 5:15PM

It's obvious after you see it, but the key for the cargo box in the Mazda Miata and Fiat Spider is not apparent to some.

Don't miss the secret area for storage in the Miata or 124 Spider.

Don't Miss This Secret Storage Area In the 2017 Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider

By John Goreham on May 18, 2017 - 4:17PM

Mazda and Fiat hide a little compartment that is very useful. Here's where to find it.

The "Widebody Hellcat 300" is Just a Foreign Market SRT 300 with Big Tires

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2017 - 4:00PM

Spy shots showing what appears to be a newer Chrysler 300 SRT wearing the drag radial tires from the new Dodge Demon have ignited an inferno of rumors about a widebody Hellcat Chrysler 300 – but I think that this is just a current foreign-market SRT 300 with some lightweight wheels and drag radial tires.

Jalopnik Reviews The Miata RF, Likes It Despite Impracticality

By Tim Healey on May 18, 2017 - 12:48PM

What a shocker - a major automotive publication likes the hardtop Mazda Miata despite impracticality.

Honda Civic Forum a Buzz With 2018 Type-R Delivery Date and MSRP

By Parks McCants on May 18, 2017 - 10:36AM

With the Canadian manufactured 2017 Civic Si now available for order from your friendly neighborhood Honda dealership, how far behind is the first Honda in the United States to wear the Type-R destination?

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

Why the New Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV Will Be a Game-Changer

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2017 - 8:09AM

The new Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV could be a game-changer for the brand. Can it compete with Toyota, Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Jeep?

Three ways the 2017 Ford Transit is helping revive the motorhome market

By Mary Conway on May 17, 2017 - 9:33PM

Ford is teaming up with Winnebago and using its 2017 Ford Transit to breathe new life into the motorhome market.

Toyota just cut the price of the 2017 RAV4 - Details and new prices here.

Toyota Just Cut the MSRP of The 2017 RAV4 - New Price List Here

By John Goreham on May 17, 2017 - 5:32PM

Toyota's RAV4 has dropped to third overall in sales in its segment. Shoppers considering the RAV4 may be happy to know Toyota just cut the MSRP significantly.

Examining the Ford F150 Hybrid Possibilities

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2017 - 5:08PM

We learned back in January that Ford will have a hybrid version of their popular F150 pickup on sale by 2020 and with the discussion of electrified pickups flaring up lately, today we take a look at the possibilities for the most fuel-friendly Ford F-Series.

Lexus just made 4 important changes to the NX crossover for 2018.

Four Reasons Lexus NX Crossover Shoppers Should Wait For the New 2018 Model

By John Goreham on May 17, 2017 - 4:43PM

Lexus has made four key improvements to the NX crossover line worth waiting for. Oh, and Lexus is changing the model name too.

2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Outperforms the Old Z28 and Costs Less

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2017 - 3:52PM

General Motors has announced the pricing for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Extreme package and in adding just $7,500 to the bottom line, this track-ready muscle car starts at $69,995 – so it outperforms the 5th generation Camaro Z28 and costs less.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza, Subaru Global Platform

5 Amazing Facts about Subaru’s Global Platform; The Revised Crosstrek Rides On It

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2017 - 8:16AM

Subaru Corporation will exhibit their new Global Platform at the People and Car Technology Exhibition 2017 in Japan. How will the new architecture benefit crossover buyers?

Race inspired Civic Si and Type-R captured in Honda’s exceptional 30 second video

By Parks McCants on May 16, 2017 - 11:03PM

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then certainly, a well made 30 second video featuring morphing cars, race track scenes and race track inspired R&D is worth a few thousand more.

The winning Lambo Huracan GT3 and its primary challenger, a Mercedes-AMG, dice it up in the first turn Saturday.

Lambo dominates first Blancpain GT Series events

By Marc Stern on May 16, 2017 - 7:37PM

Lamborghini's Huracan GT3 is off to a fast start in the Blancpain Series. With three victories under its belt, the Volkswagen subsidiary is looking forward to the next event in a couple of weeks.

3 Ways the New 10-Speed Automatic Improves the 2018 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2017 - 5:43PM

The 2018 Ford Mustang will feature a new 10-speed automatic transmission and while some people question the move to the 10-speed gearbox, this change should improve the newest pony car in 3 key ways.

Dodge Charger is the Most Popular American Car among Recent College Grads

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2017 - 3:08PM

The Dodge Charger is the most popular American vehicle among recent college graduates while also being the most popular vehicle overall at one of America’s most prestigious public universities.

Volvo Teams Up With Google For Next-Gen Infotainment System

By Will Maley on May 16, 2017 - 2:31PM

Infotainment systems found in vehicles tend to range from ok to downright terrible in terms of usability. But one automaker is trying to improve this by partnering with a tech company.

LMR Chases the 6th Gen Camaro Quarter Mile Record with "Ominous"

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2017 - 1:16PM

2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS owner Garry Means has teamed up with the crew at Late Model Racecraft to go after the 6th generation Camaro ¼ mile record and this stroked, cammed and supercharged Chevy muscle car is currently the second quickest 6th gen Camaro in the world – after just four tuning runs.

Why the 2017 Kia Soul Turbo Could Be a Problem for the Veloster

By Tim Healey on May 16, 2017 - 12:14PM

The Hyundai Veloster and Kia Soul have a lot in common.

5 Cars College Grads Are Leaving Behind At Graduation.

5 Cars College Grads Are Breaking Up With Upon Graduation & 5 They Now Love

By John Goreham on May 16, 2017 - 11:02AM

Graduation is a life milestone. Here are the five cars college grads are walking away from and five they are running to.

Why Higgins Couldn’t Wait to Get Revenge Against Pastrana’s Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2017 - 7:57AM

David Higgins gets revenge against Pastrana’s Subaru WRX STI at Olympus Rally. No way he loses again.

Audi has added a number of Q5s and Q7s to its fuel pump recall

Nearly 300,000 Audis, Porsches Added To Fuel Pump Recall

By Marc Stern on May 15, 2017 - 9:53PM

Volkswagen has expanded a fuel pump recall to add nearly 300,000 Audi and Porsche crossovers to the 142,000 first recalled in 2016.

The HPE850 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Runs a 10.54 Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2017 - 5:04PM

The Hennessey Performance HPE850 package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 lifts the output to 858 horsepower, which when mated with the lightning-quick 10-speed automatic transmission makes this new Chevy muscle car a solid 10.50 quarter mile machine.

2018 Ford Mustang Ordering and Production Arrives Online

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2017 - 4:14PM

While the Motor Company hasn’t offered any official word as to when the refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang will go on sale, information posted on the automotive fleet management website Donlen suggests that the 2018 models could be available for order in July, and the first units could arrive in October.

Why the Mazda Miata Makes a Great Vintage Racer

By Tim Healey on May 15, 2017 - 4:05PM

Spec Miatas make for great race cars. In other news, the sun rises in the east.

Guess which company's EVs have moved to the top of the sales heap since he took over?

Akio Toyoda Takes Over EVs at Toyota - Can He Rival Elon Musk and Mary Barra?

By John Goreham on May 15, 2017 - 3:21PM

Akio Toyoda himself leads the EV effort at Toyota. It's hard to argue with his results so far.

Next Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class To Become A Fastback

By Will Maley on May 15, 2017 - 3:05PM

With the next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class getting a sedan variant, this leaves the CLA-Class in a precarious position. There will be two sedans of the same size sitting on dealers and one could eat into the other's sales. It seems Mercedes has a solution.

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