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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.

Toyota ranked top in owner satisfaction among full-line automakers.
Toyota Ranked Top In Owner Satisfaction Among Full-Line Automakers
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports says that owners report they are the most satisfied with Toyota vehicles among full-line automakers.
2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, Auto Shows
New Subaru Ascent Is Coming To A Car Show Near You; Complete List
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent is coming to an auto show near you. Here’s the complete list.
2002 honda accord
20th Takata airbag fatality has unique and very legal twist
By Marc Stern on
Although you may not know it, there is a unique problem that could end up killing or maiming victims of Takata airbag inflators that involves scrapyard salvage and scrapped inflators.
2018 Bugatti Chiron
Early Chiron expected to see its value soar in February Paris auction
By Marc Stern on
In a move that has surprised many, the owner of a very early Bugatti Chiron has decided to auction the hypercar at Sotheby's Paris auction. Pricing is expected between $3.8 and $4.3 million, though it could go higher. It is one of only 18 delivered in the second quarter of 2017.
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Top selling Honda HR-V is a lesson in low-engine-tech buyer appeal
By Parks McCants on
The Honda Fit derived HR-V Crossover sets new sales records month after month despite being relatively low-tech on the engine side. This normally aspirated 4-banger is relatively performance-sedate, yet buyers love it! What do buyer love about HR-V?
Driven: 2018 BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport
Drive Report: 2018 BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport
By John Goreham on
We test the BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport in a mix of winter weather and come away with some strong opinions.
C7 Corvette badge
Mid-Engine C8 Corvette Twin Turbo V8 Reportedly Revealed in New CAD Image
By Patrick Rall on
Another computer-aided design (CAD) image showing what is reportedly the LT7 engine that will power the mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette has arrived online, giving us what might be out best look at GM’s new twin turbocharged supercar engine.
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Torque News discovers the practical side of Honda Civic Type-R
By Parks McCants on
Granted, that “hot hatch” you’ve dreamed of owning since childhood is most likely a tough sell when it comes to justifying the purchase to a significant other. Surprisingly, Honda’s high performance Civic Type-R comes to market with a “practical” side.

Trackhawk
Hellcat-Powered Jeep Trackhawk Launch Edition Sold Out in Australia
By Patrick Rall on
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the first Hellcat Hemi-powered vehicle officially sold by FCA in Australia and, not surprisingly, the 707 horsepower SUV is already selling very well Down Under – with the limited Launch Edition models selling out in less than a month.
Ford Ranger Raptor
The American Market Needs a Ford Ranger Raptor
By Patrick Rall on
There is some question as to whether the next generation Ford Ranger Raptor will be offered in the United States, but with the Motor Company’s dominance of the American truck market – they need to offer the high performance variant of their new mid-sized pickup in the USA.
2018 Subaru BRZ tS, BRZ STI, Toyota 86, Toyota reliability
How Toyota Elevated Subaru’s Reliability Rating to Top-Ten Status
By Denis Flierl on
Here’s how the Toyota 86 sports coupe helped boost Subaru’s reliability rating.
Mazda Miata earns "Most Satisfynig" title.
Mazda Miata Rated "Most Satisfying" By Sports Car Owners
By John Goreham on
Surveys by owners of the Mazda Miata put it o the same list as the Corvette, 911, Model S, and Dodge Challenger.
2019 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Forester
More New Fifth-Generation 2019 Subaru Forester Details Emerge
By Denis Flierl on
There’s more new-generation 2019 Subaru Forester rumors circulating. Subaru may not drop the 2.0-liter turbo just the XT badge.
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Honda’s most impressive car for 2018 has no engine
By Parks McCants on
In 2017, Honda -Torque News drove and reviewed every offering in American Honda Motor’s lineup -- the most impressive car for 2018 has no engine.
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Honda Motors greatest innovation for 2017 goes mostly unnoticed
By Parks McCants on
It’s difficult to nail down the most significant development leading to the reinvention of Honda Motor Company. There’s a lot more going on here than a supersized Honda Accord.
Jeep Trackhawk on the Hennessey Dyno
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Lays Down Solid Numbers on the Dyno
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Hennessey Performance have gotten their hands on one of the first 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk units to be delivered to a buyer and before adding big power, the crew put the supercharged SUV on the dyno for some baseline numbers – numbers which proved to be pretty impressive.
2006 Subaru WRX STI, Baby Driver, Ansel Elgort, Late Night with Seth Meyers
Ansel Elgort Reveals How He Got to Keep Subaru WRX STI from ‘Baby Driver'
By Denis Flierl on
Ansel Elgort reveals how he wanted the Subaru WRX STI from the movie “Baby Driver” so bad he got it.
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, Nissan Rogue
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport; Don’t Let The Nameplate Fool You
By Denis Flierl on
Don’t let the Rogue Sport nameplate fool you, the new Sport is an all-new vehicle from Nissan.
2012 Audi A7
Audi recalls 2012-14 A6-7 models to fix fuel line leak
By Marc Stern on
Audi has recalled nearly 49,000 2012-2014 A6 and A7 models to fix a fuel line problem. According to the automaker, the fuel lines in the affected vehicles are compressed at a point that could lead to their failure and a fuel leak. In turn, the fuel leak can pose a fire threat.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Fuel mileage
EPA Report: Subaru Models In U.S. Comply With Fuel Mileage Rules
By Denis Flierl on
There’s no problem with Subaru models in the U.S. complying with fuel mileage rules according to the EPA.
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, Subaru NBR Record Attempt
Higgins Says Subaru WRX STI Type RA Is Full-Blown Racecar
By Denis Flierl on
David Higgins helped develop the new 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA. He says it’s a full-blown racer.
EV network
How many charging stations needed for EVs? EA believes 2,700
By Marc Stern on
VW's subsidiary, the unit created as part of the settlement of the Dieselgate scandal, to not only drive an electric vehicle infrastructure but also choose locations, create the number of charing sites and wet numbers, has determined 2,700 vehicles are needed for EV infrastructure.
2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 50th anniversary models
50th Anniversary Subaru Models Arriving Now
By Denis Flierl on
The 50th Anniversary Subaru models, Outback, Impreza and Legacy models are arriving now across the U.S. Check out the new Heritage Blue color.
2018 Subaru Outback accessories, winter sports, gift ideas
Last Minute Subaru Outback Winter Accessory Gift Ideas
By Denis Flierl on
Do you have outdoor holiday plans? Check out these last minute Subaru Outback winter accessory ideas.
2018 Chevy Volt
Why the 2018 Chevy Volt is no ordinary car
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2018 Chevy Volt is receiving good praise from EV owners. Today I was reading one discussion at the GM Electric Vehicle Owners group on Facebook and read this opinion about the 2018 Chevy Volt from a group member Thomas Kahn, which I am presenting below.
1994 Subaru Impreza, Subaru EJ boxer engine modifications
Insane Subaru Impreza By GotitRex Revs To 12,000 RPM
By Denis Flierl on
The guys at GotitRex know how to tune a Subaru Impreza EJ boxer engine, How about revving to 12,000 rpm?
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Bugatti meets first-year Chiron production goal 70 hypercars
By Marc Stern on
Bugatti has met its own ambitious production goals as it has turned out 70 Chiron hypercars in a bit over nine months. It has to stay on track with the numbers as it still has 230 customers who have paid up to $3 million for their supercars and may have to wait another two years for their turns.
Largest Tesla Supercharger in Rygge, Norway
This is Tesla's largest Supercharger in Europe, which opened in a Norwegian village
By Armen Hareyan on
Norway is often in the news when it comes to Tesla and if you have not heard of Rygge, it's the city where Tesla has opened its largest Supercharger in Europe with 34 stalls.

Republican lawmakers keep electric vehicle tax benefits in new tax law.
Republicans Include Electric Vehicle Tax Benefit In New Tax Law
By John Goreham on
The new tax bill just signed by the President and crafted by the Republicans in Congress and the Senate retains electric vehicle tax benefits and other taxpayer-funded green initiatives.
2018 Ford Mustang
Ford Recalls 2018 Mustang with the 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for more than 2,100 brand new 2018 Ford Mustangs with the new 10-speed automatic transmission over a concern that the premium gauge cluster might not communicate correctly with the shifter – leading to increased likelihood of a rollaway accident.
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