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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.

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Honda fans can’t seem to get too much Civic Type-R news
By Parks McCants on
It’s not every day that Honda fans have the opportunity to order an affordable out of the box race car. Such is the case with the Brit built 10th generation based Civic Type-R.
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Discover the reinvented midsize pickup that is 2017 Honda Ridgeline
By Parks McCants on
For the sake of full disclosure, I must admit that it’s a bit tough for me to wrap my analytical automotive mind around the sum of the parts that may be Honda’s greatest engineering achievement to date.
Q&A with Toyota's Truck Guy, Mike Sweers
Toyota's Truck Chief Answers Six Tundra Questions
By John Goreham on
The Tacoma gets all the glory, but Toyota’s other truck is the topic of this Q&A.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Van Concept
Mercedes-Benz Shows Their Future Vision of Vans, Includes Drones
By Will Maley on
What does Mercedes-Benz believe the van of the future will look like? At an event in Germany today, they revealed it.
Volvo Amazons on the Production Line
Happy 60th Anniversary Volvo Amazon
By Will Maley on
2016 has been a year of anniversaries for Volvo. Within the past few months, the automaker has celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 850 and the 50th of the 140 series. Now comes a big and important anniversary.
No, There isn't an All-Wheel Drive Hellcat Challenger Drag Package Coming
By Patrick Rall on
After a bunch of outlets misread or simply disregarded the information on the upcoming Dodge Challenger all-wheel drive and American Drag Racing models, it was incorrectly reported that the Challenger street legal drag racing package would have all-wheel drive, but that is incorrect – as has been clarified by the folks at Automotive News.
Porsche Macan Turbo with Performance Package
Porsche Offers An Even Faster Macan Turbo
By Will Maley on
Do you ever find yourself wishing the Porsche Macan Turbo could go even faster? We have some good news.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
Rumored: Is BMW Getting Ready to Chop the Top on the M2 Coupe?
By Denis Flierl on
Will BMW chop the top on the M2 performance coupe? According to reports, they are.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
Subaru Just Added 3 Features to the 2017 Impreza that Will Keep You Safer [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will launch the new 2017 Impreza sedan and 5-Door with new safety systems. Here’s 3 to look for when it hits US showrooms.
The Canadian auto union picks GM as a strike target
By Mary Conway on
The head of Unifor, the Canadian auto workers union is focusing on General Motors as this year’s strike target in negotiations. Any walkout at GM Canada would be felt almost immediately in America. Workers at GM in Canada make several key engines that are used in Silverados, Tahoes and Camaros so any shortages could quickly stall American plants.
VW Acquires Major Stake In Leading Diesel Truck Builder
At Last, VW Gains Solid Diesel Foothold With Acquisition of Navistar
By Marc Stern on
With the acquisition of 16.6 percent of Navistar International, Volkswagen has gained a foothold in a major North American diesel market, something it had sought before the entangling Dieselgate affair.
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Near record annual car sales lead to accelerated depreciation in some segments
By Parks McCants on
For the second month in a row we’re hearing from Black Book Market Insights, that vehicle depreciation rates are accelerating. What’s causing it, and how does this downturn impact you?
Cadillac V Series cars on the track
High Performance Cadillac Buyers Get Free Track School
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced that those folks who buy a brand new Cadillac CTS-V or ATS-V will get a free two-day course at Spring Mountain Motor Resort in Las Vegas, where they will learn from skilled racing instructors how to best handle their high performance luxury cars – and it is free (for the most part)!
Next-Generation Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover Publishes An Image of Next Discovery... And That's About It
By Will Maley on
Auto show season is upon us. How do we know this? Automakers are beginning to send out teasers or revealing their new vehicles before the various shows.
2016 Shelby Mustang GTE
New Shelby Mustang GTE Looks Awesome, but it's Expensive
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Shelby American have rolled out the information on their new Ford Mustang GTE package and while I love the look of the appearance-heavy package, I don’t like the price – as for $17,999 for the components alone, the new Mustang GTE is a pricey option for someone who wants a unique pony car.
Toyota’s RAV4 has finally passed the top cars in America.
2016 Toyota RAV4 tops Camry and Corolla In August
By John Goreham on
Compact crossovers are the new sales leaders, and Toyota’s RAV4 has finally passed the top cars in America.
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2016 Honda Civic trim variants can be confusing for new car buyers
By Parks McCants on
With the expansion of a Honda Sensing ™ active safety option across many 2016 Civic trim levels, buyer beware! It’s up to you to know what you’re buying at the close of sale.
Dodge Challenger GT AWD Concept
All-Wheel Drive Dodge Challenger Coming this Fall
By Patrick Rall on
FCA featured an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger Concept called the GT AWD last year at the SEMA Show and according to the crew at Automotive News, that all-wheel drive muscle car will become a production reality starting later this year – although it is unclear which engine will be tucked under the hood.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru WRX, WRX STI, World Rally
Why Subaru do Motorsport's WRX STI Departs From the Traditional World Rally Blue
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI rallycar has always been the traditional Subaru World Rally Blue. Why is Subaru Australia changing it?
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Meet the Fastest Subaru Crosstrek in the World [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
There has never been a Subaru Crosstrek rallycar until now. Where does Subaru race it?
Hyundai Genesis Sedan
Genesis Is Busy Establishing Itself As An Independent Hyundai Subsidiary
By Marc Stern on
Hyundai's Genesis division has had a busy time lately. Not only was a new model introduced, but it also became a separate division, linked with Amazon, announced pricing and was to open a new store.
Ford Ranger Truck
Chevy is beefing up the Colorado to take on the Toyota Tacoma, but what happens if Ford enters the race?
By Mary Conway on
GM announced that Both the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size trucks are adding features to better compete with the Toyota Tacoma. Tacoma fans seem more concerned about a new Ford Ranger that may hit dealer lots as a 2018 model.
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Just How Many European Laws Did Volkswagen Break In Dieselgate?
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's Dieselgate troubles may just have become a little worse today as the European Commission said the automaker may have violated the laws in 20 nations.
2017 Subaru Forester
4 Reasons Why Subaru Forester Wins "SUV of the Year" Again
By Denis Flierl on
Forester Wins SUV of the Year Again in Russia. What were the 4 reasons why readers chose Forester?
3,031 Hyundai Gensis Sedans Have Been Recalled
Hyundai Recalls 3,031 Luxury Genesis Sedans For Display-Related Issue
By Marc Stern on
As one electronics expert said fairly recently, in the future many automotive-related recalls would be electronic in nature. As if to prove him correct, Hyundai has announced the recall of 3,031 Genesis sedans to fix a display glitch.
2017 Subaru Outback
2017 Outbacks Get Recalled Because Subaru Worker Fails to Tighten Brake Bolts
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is recalling certain 2017 Outback wagons. A Subaru worker fails to tighten the brake caliper bolts.
Skoda Plans To Use the Kodiaq If It Enters The U.S. Market
Skoda Finds Major Twist In Plan To Market SUV in U.S. - Volkswagen
By Marc Stern on
Skoda wants, probably more than anything else right now, to crack the U.S. market. They had planned to use the new Kodiaq, just introduced. It is a three-row, full-size SUV that should do well. The only fly in the ointment is a rather large one, Volkswagen, its parent. The automaker plans to introduce their own version of the same SUV in the U.S. Guess which vehicle will be sold here, at least, first, not the Skoda.
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Subaru’s Oil Consumption Lawsuit Awards Some Owners New Redesigned Engines
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s oil consumption class action lawsuit has been settled, What did the plaintiffs receive?
Shelby GTE
What Would Be the New Shelby GTE Package for Shelby Fans
By Mary Conway on
The newly announced Shelby GTE is getting a lukewarm reception from many of the autowriters, but Shelby aficionados are interested in seeing the new package.
Hyundai Confirms Compact Tucson-Based Pickup In Works
Rumored Sightings Are True; Hyundai Will Build Compact Utility Pickup Based on Tucson
By Marc Stern on
In this world, there are many urban legends. You know the ones, right? How about the Yeti that was seen last week in Anchorage, Alaska? Or, how about the sighting of Nessie, cavorting and snorting in its Loch? They are real, aren't they?
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