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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.

C7 Z06 on the Ring
C7 Corvette Z07 Ran a 7:13.9 with Sport Auto on the Nurburgring
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors hasn’t offered up an official Nurburgring time for the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but the German magazine Sport Auto was able to run a lap of 7:13.9, making it the quickest Corvette and the quickest Chevrolet to blast around the 12.9-mile road course.
Nissan Leaf e-Pedal
New Nissan Leaf Will Have One Pedal and Here Is What That e-Pedal Can Do
By Armen Hareyan on
Nissan just announced that it's upcoming new Nissan Leaf, which is due to be released on September 5, will have the world's first one pedal operation, which is called e-Pedal.
2017 Challenger R/T
Dodge Challenger, Charger and Durango Recalled for Two Separate Concerns
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge is recalling select Challengers, Chargers and Durangos from the 2011-2014 model years to replace problematic alternators while also recalling select 2017 Challengers to correct a programming issue which could allow the modern muscle car to roll away when parked.
2018 Nissan Frontier, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Nissan Nivara
Why New Mercedes X-Class is Good News for Nissan Frontier Fans
By Denis Flierl on
The new Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup was revealed in Cape Town, South Africa. Why does it share the Nissan Frontier platform?
Tesla Model 3
Image of Tesla Model 3 Sighting Shows A Very Finished Center Console
By Armen Hareyan on
Yesterday a Teslarati App user spotted this Tesla Model 3 charging near the company's headquarters revealing several good photos. Here are four observations, including the one about the finished interior.
2018 Subaru WRX STI
STI Reveals Exclusive 30th Anniversary Subaru WRX STI S208
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru STI is revealed a special 30th Anniversary WRX STI S208 coming this fall. Will fans see it on U.S. shores?
2018 Honda Fit
Trump's NAFTA Negotiation Transitions 2018 Honda Fit Production from Japan back to Celaya, Mexico
By Parks McCants on
In the wake of Trump's negotiation of NAFTA with Canada and Mexico, Honda transitions U.S. bound 2018 Honda Fit production from Japan back to Celaya Mexico. The benefit to U.S. consumers is the made in Mexico 2018 Honda Fit Holds LX Manual Price Increase to $100 -- a great purchase value.
Tesla Model 3
Rumor Says Tesla To Send One Model 3 To Each Showroom In Following Priority
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model 3 reservation holders hope and expect that they will have an opportunity to test driver their EVs before completing their orders. And there is a rumor that Tesla will soon have one Model 3 vehicle in each showroom with the following details.
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Screamin’ Summer Deals Available on the Mazda Miata
By Tim Healey on
Summertime is a good time for new-car deals, and a good time to drive a convertible like the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Chrysler 2017 Pacifica
Chrysler is hoping drivers use a 2017 Pacifica to get to Sesame Street
By Mary Conway on
Chrysler and Sesame Street are teaming up to teach drivers about safety features in the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Sesame Street defends taking the sponsorship saying it will help the childrens' show stay nonprofit.
2017 Mazda Miata
Another Day, Another Tuned Miata
By Tim Healey on
How does a Miata with more than 500 horsepower sound?
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI
Serviceman Gives Credit to His New Subaru WRX for Saving His Life
By Denis Flierl on
A serviceman gives credit to his new 2017 Subaru WRX for protecting him after a horrific accident. Here’s how a performance car saved this driver’s life.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV
2018 Subaru Crosstrek’s Paint is Barely Dry; A New Hybrid is Coming Next
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek just made its press launch in South Dakota and its paint is barely dry. When will the new Crosstrek hybrid arrive?
VW ID
VW sets sights on Tesla’s Model 3 with its I.D. series
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's marketing campaign for the I.D. electric series is becoming clear as the automaker has slated the I.D. hatch, Crozz and Buzz to take on Tesla Model 3.
2018 Nissan Frontier, Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier
Next-Generation Nissan Frontier Info Leaked; A New 2.8L Turbo-Diesel is Coming
By Denis Flierl on
Information is coming out on the next-generation Nissan Frontier pickup. A new turbo diesel variant will be offered.
Tesla Model 3 compared to iPhone
Top 10 Reasons Why Tesla Model 3 Will Be Remembered Like iPhone
By Armen Hareyan on
Here are the top 10 reasons why Alex Guberman, the host and founder of Everything Tesla YouTube channel thinks the Model will be remembered as the iPhone of the car industry.
2018_Honda_Accord_Touring
2018 Accord punctuates Honda’s design directive for next decade.
By Parks McCants on
In an automotive world of 5 to 7 year design cycles, what was revealed to the world from Detroit last week, sets the stage for future forward Honda engineering, body design, and advanced driver to car personal electronic connectivity and active safety features. There’s more to 2018 Honda Accord than meets the eye.
Subaru WRX. Baby Driver movie, Sony, computer generated imagery, CGI
‘Baby-Driver’ Stunt-Man Says Subaru WRX Get-Away Scenes Were Real, Not CGI
By Denis Flierl on
The film “Baby Driver”, features a Subaru WRX, and the driving scenes were real, not computer generated imagery. Does your favorite car movie use CGI?
VW sign
Shaking off Dieselgate, Volkswagen June sales continue their momentum
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen is moving past Dieselgate in most of the world as sales continue to increase in June. The automaker reported that for the half-year, ending in June, the automaker delivered 2,935,100 vehicles, an increase over the same period last year.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru EV, electrification, Subaru Crosstrek PHEV
Subaru Chief Says No to Driverless Cars; Says Yes to Accident-Free [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru aims to create accident-free cars not driverless cars. Take that, Apple! Would you buy a self-driving car?
Tesla Model 3 rear look
What Would It Take To Sell Your Tesla Model 3 And at What Price
By Armen Hareyan on
As the interest in Tesla Model 3 grows to sky high there is a discussion on Tesla Forum where members and enthusiasts talk about what it would take to sell your Tesla Model 3 and for how much. Some of them refer to the reservations while others talk about the real car which has already rolled off the assembly line this month.
2014_Honda_Accord
Your 2013-2016 Honda Accord may be subject to latest component recall
By Parks McCants on
Thousands of components, hundreds of part suppliers, the modern engineering wonder that is the car, while good, is man made and subject to flaws. Is your 2013 through 2016 Honda Accord impacted by the latest round of safety related component recall?
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA
Subaru STI Type RA NBR Runs a WRX-Sourced 2.0-liter; Why Prodrive Uses it to Set a New Record [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special runs the WRX-sourced EJ20 2.0-liter Mill. Why does Prodrive use this engine over the EJ25 powerplant to set a new Nurburgring record?
VW Long Tiguan 2017
Why is VW dropping Touareg from its lineup? Slow sales and new models
By Marc Stern on
After years of sluggish sales, Volkswagen has decided to kick the upscale, mid-sized crossover out of the lineup. Its replacements are already there, the three-row crossover Atlas and the long Tiguan, another three-row crossover. The current Tiguan, shown above, will remain as a sales partner to the long Tiguan, as the Tiguan Limited.
2017 Mazda6
Mazda Builds the Safest Cars on the Road Today, According to Agency
By Tim Healey on
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Mazda has the safest car line right now.
One image that defines the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road perfectly.
One Perfect Image Explains the Allure of the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road Pickup
By John Goreham on
Automakers spend billions trying to convey their image of how their cars and trucks might be used. One owner did it better.
Gray Tesla Model 3
Gray Tesla Model 3 With a Camera on The Top Spotted in Palo Alto Area
By Armen Hareyan on
I don't think we have seen a gray color Tesla Model 3 so far. Here is one spotted yesterday near the headquarters, but what is it on the top, a camera?
Corvette ZR1 on the ring auto
C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 'Ring Videos Confirm an Automatic Transmission
By Patrick Rall on
While it seems likely that the C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (should it carry that name) will have a quick-shifting automatic transmission, the videos showing was is believed to be the next super-Vette storming around the Nürburgring confirms that a self-shifting transmission as at least being considered – if its not already a sure thing.
2017 Toyota Prius still winning the most sales and awards among green cars.
U.S. News & World Report Names 2017 Toyota Prius a "Best Car For the Money"
By John Goreham on
Don't count out the Toyota Prius yet. It is still winning awards in addition to the lion's share of green car sales in America.
2018 Nissan Leaf
TorqueNews Was Right: Utility Companies Will Pay for Nissan Leaf and EVs
By Armen Hareyan on
Two weeks ago when TorqueNews published a story predicting that Utility companies will pay for the 2017 Nissan Leaf and that could be a start of a new huge trend, few probably believed it. Now we have the second utility company offering its customers Huge discounts on Nissan Leaf. These people will by more electricity from the company eventually, instead of buying gas from gas stations.
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