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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.

Volkswagen gave the press a peak at the 2018 Golf this week.
Here Is A Look At Volkswagen’s 2018 Golf
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen this week gave the press a look at the 2018 Golf. The Golf line is VW's biggest-seller and is important from a sales standpoint. Since the current generation debuted in 2012, 3.2 million Golfs have been sold.
2017 Lexus NX 200T vs. Lincoln MKC Black Label
2017 Lexus NX 200T vs. Lincoln MKC Black Label – Which Is Your Crossover?
By John Goreham on
We compare the 2017 Lexus NX200t and Lincoln Black Label MKC in their top trims.
Valerian Lexus
Valerian, Coolest Sci-Fi Film Since 5th Element, Features Lexus' Spindle Grill
By John Goreham on
Missing <em>The Fifth Element</em>? Can you make it to July?
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Now You Can Buy a Subaru Crosstrek at the Mall; They’re Popping Up in Australia
By Denis Flierl on
Consumers can now buy a new Subaru Forester, Outback or Crosstrek at the shopping mall. They are "Popping Up" in Australia.
2017 Subaru Outback
Subaru’s EyeSight Surpasses 900,000 Units Globally; A New Outback will Bring its Eyes to China
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru EyeSight equipped models now surpassed 900,000 units globally; China is next to get Outback with a second set of eyes.
Gasoline Defeat Devices Were Reportedly Used By Audi As Dieselgate Continues Growing
New Class-Action Dieselgate Lawsuit Reveals More Defeat Devices
By Marc Stern on
A second major Dieselgate class-action suit, filed on behalf of more than 100,000 Audi vehicle owners, says VW and Audi actively used defeat devices on both diesel and gasoline cars and crossovers until last May.
How a new Firestone tire may benefit muscle and classic car owners.
By Mary Conway on
A Tennessee tire company is claiming to have designed the perfect tire for classics and muscle cars. The company is keeping the classic look of a bias ply tire, adding the performance and comfortable ride of a modern tire and creating a Firestone Wide Oval Radial.
2017 Porsche Panamera Executive
Porsche's Panamera Family Grows
By Will Maley on
It has been almost half a year since Porsche revealed the second-generation Panamera. Later this month at the LA Auto Show, the German automaker will introduce two new variants.
Tesla Motors May Benefit From A Trump Presidency
Tesla Motors May Benefit Most Among Automakers In a Trump Presidency
By John Goreham on
Tesla fans and stock-holders may want to pause and consider before doing anything drastic.
French Officials Are Now Looking Closely At Renault's Use Of Emission-Altering Devices
Here Is How European Automakers Have Not Learned From VW’s Mistakes
By Marc Stern on
Renault is now under the microscope of investigators who are looking into its use of devices that reset diesel emissions. Volkswagen was the first on this hot seat.
New Tesla News Video From The Perfect Source
The New Tesla News Source Everyone Is Now Following
By John Goreham on
Too many Tesla News sources don't actually know the vehicles and the company that well. With this source, these things are not in doubt.
2017 Nissan JUKE, Black Pearl Edition
Nissan JUKE Gets More Extroverted; Exclusive “Black Pearl” Edition is Coming to LA
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Nissan JUKE gets more extroverted with an exclusive “Black Pearl” Edition. It's coming to the LA Auto Show.
2017 Kia Soul!
2017 Kia Soul Adds Some Turbo Goodness
By Will Maley on
The Kia Soul is one of the funkiest vehicles on sale today thanks in part to its boxy design. Now, there's another reason for its funkiness.
2017 Subaru Legacy, Legacy Sport
Wheels Tests the Legacy, Camry and Mazda6; Subaru Scores #1 in their Gold Star Value Awards
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Legacy places ahead of Toyota Camry and Mazda 6 in Wheels Gold Star Value Awards. Is it just AWD that sets it apart?
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Maker to offer Honda Factory Performance option for 2017 Civic Hatchback
By Parks McCants on
For 2017 Civic Hatch fans that wish to personalize their 10th gen Civic, Honda has a quick and easy path to epic!
Honda, CCC Software Union Helps Find Takata Recall Cars
Here’s How Honda Takes A Positive Stance On Finding Takata Recall Cars
By Marc Stern on
Using a third party, Honda has found a program that lets independent shops assist it in its goal of finding Takata recall vehicles.
Toyota has decided to punt on Super Bowl LI ads
By Mary Conway on
Toyota has already decided to not advertise its vehicles during Super Bowl LI. Fox network wants between $5 and $5.5 million for each 30-second spot which would make the ads the most expensive in history.
Volvo V60
Volvo Recalls 79,000 Vehicles In U.S. and Canada for Seat Belt Issue
By Will Maley on
The automaker who invented the seat-belt back in the 50's has issued a recall for 79,000 vehicles because of an issue with it.
2017 Subaru Justy, Subaru Justy
The Subaru Justy Never Died; It Turned Into a Compact Tall AWD Wagon
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru didn’t really kill the Justy, it’s now a compact tall AWD wagon in Japan.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza
The New-Generation Subaru Crosstrek is Coming Next Year; Here’s What to Expect
By Denis Flierl on
It’s been confirmed by Subaru Russia that the new-generation 2018 Crosstrek will arrive next year.
Audi May Have Installed A Second Defeat Device On Some Of Its Models
Dieselgate Widens As CARB Finds Second VW Emissions Defeat Switch
By Marc Stern on
As if Dieselgate wasn't enough for Volkswagen, a new report has appeared which states that the automaker included cheatware (scamming software) on three of its models. The new software turns on and off carbon dioxide emissions.
LaFerrari Aperta
Hybrid Tech Will Be Added To Ferrari's Lineup Starting In 2019
By Will Maley on
Ferrari is trying to become more green, but not for the reason you might think.
Steven Walker's 85 Camaro IROC Z
Introducing Our 1st Camaro of the Month: Steven Walker's 1985 IROC Z
By Patrick Rall on
To show off some of the best-looking and highest performance Chevrolet muscle cars on the internet, I present you with our first ever Camaro of the Month, with the first winner being Steve Walker and his beautifully restored 1985 IROC Z.
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Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Evolution Riding on Expanding Fueling Network
By Parks McCants on
Even with the participation of major auto manufacturers, state and federal government, we have but 12 (open for business) public compressed nitrogen refueling stations on the west coast of the United States.
2016 Roush P-51 Mustang show car
Newest Roush P51 Ford Mustang Packs 727hp
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Roush Performance used the 2016 SEMA Show to introduce their new P-51 Mustang – a 727hp package designed to sit atop the Roush Mustang lineup in terms of power and performance.
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Electrification Defines 2017 ‘Green Car of the Year’
By Parks McCants on
With public acceptance and subsequent production momentum finally taking hold in the North America Hybrid, EV car and light truck segment, “electrification” dominates this year’s Green Car of the Year. A sign of the times? Perhaps.
2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger in Plum Crazy
No One has Sold More High Horsepower Cars than Dodge in 2016
By Patrick Rall on
FCA doesn’t officially break down the Challenger and Charger sales by trimline or engine choice, but a company representative has confirmed that during the course of 2016, 33% of the Dodge muscle cars sold were fitted by either the 485hp 392 Hemi or the 707hp Hellcat Hemi.
Here are two of the 300,000 core vehicles that are at the highest risk from airbag explosions.
If Takata Slips, Carmakers Bear Full Responsibility for Airbag Recall Work
By Marc Stern on
Even if Takata, the number two airbag manufacturer, crumbles and fails to repair every airbag, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has put automakers on notice they are responsible to see make sure the airbag recall work is completed.
2017 Fiat 124 Surprises Owners Discover
2017 Fiat 124 Spider Owners Reveal Their Biggest Surprise
By John Goreham on
New owners of the Fiat 124 Spider tell Torque News what one thing they were most surprised by.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
New Subaru Impreza is True Red, White and Blue; Its Impact is Being Felt in America’s Heartland
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2017 Subaru Impreza is as American as Apple Pie. It’s having a big impact on America’s heartland.
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