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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.

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2017 Camaro ZL1 Gets an Official Top Speed of 198mph
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced the official top speed for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the new 10-speed automatic transmission, and while the fastest Camaro ever tickles the 200 barrier, it falls 1 mile per hour short of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
American-Made Toyota Camry Named Most Dependable Vehicle Overall
American-built Toyota Camry the Top Vehicle Overall In Dependability
By John Goreham on
J.D. Power and Associates says that the Toyota Camry ranks highest in its Vehicle Dependability Study.
Range Rover Velar Teaser
Velar Becomes the Forth Range Rover Model
By Will Maley on
The Range Rover family will be welcoming a new model at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Could The Elextra Electric Supercar Take On Tesla?
By Dave Ashton on
New electric supercar maker Elextra have a vehicle in the pipeline, which has its gaze firmly fixed on Tesla.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, IIHS safety
Is New Subaru Impreza Now the Safest Small Car in America? Latest IIHS Safety Evaluations Say Yes
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru Impreza gets tops marks from IIHS. Is the all-new compact now the safest small car in America?
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is Bringing Hellcat Power to New York
By Patrick Rall on
This afternoon at a media event for the 2018 Jeep Compass, Jeep boss Mike Manley confirmed that the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will make its grand debut at the New York International Auto Show in Detroit - ending the long wait for the supercharged super sport utility vehicle.
Does Your Mazda3, MazdaSpeed3, or Mazda2 have this recall?
Mazda Recalls Its Most Popular Car Model - Is Yours On This List?
By John Goreham on
Mazda has just recalled the Mazda3, MazdaSpeed3 and Mazda2. Check here to see if you need to bring your car in.
2017 Tesla Model X 75D
Reasons Why The 2017 Tesla Model X 75D Is Awesome
By Dave Ashton on
The 2017 Tesla Model X 75D could just be the electric SUV you have always wanted.
Tesla News - Supercharger Updates, Ludicrous Updates, Stock Prices
Tesla News Includes App-Based Supercharger Info, Help From Elon, More Power
By John Goreham on
Our favorite Tesla expert lays out the news for the week regarding Tesla, Inc.
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Hyundai Motors Launch EV car-Sharing. Will It Catch On?
By Dave Ashton on
Hyundai Motors in partnership with Hyundai Capital, will be launching a car sharing service this April.
2017 Subaru Outback
Leading Auto Organizations say Subaru Outback is Best AWD Wagon Under 50K; What’s in it for Families?
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru Outback gets another global award. It’s Australia’s Best All-Wheel Drive Sports Utility Wagon under $50,000. What’s in it for families?
Lucas di Grassi, fighting understeer and dropping to fifth overall position in this weekend's Formula E brawl in Buenos Aires, battled back to finish third.
Audi Pilot Finishes 3rd In Buenos Aires Formula E Event; Factory Gains Points
By Marc Stern on
Lucas di Grassi, starting in the top grid position, quickly lost ground, dropping to fifth before battling back to finish third in last weekend's Buenos Aires Formula E shootout. Daniel Abt, the other driver on the Team ABT Schaeffler Audi, started near the back of the pack before driving brilliantly to end up in seventh position. His improvement was nine in particular.
Four former key Audi engineers were dismissed by the automaker Monday after the automaker's chief executive, Rupert Stadler, was implicated in the emissions-rigging scandal.
Audi Fires 4 Engineers After Bombshell Report Tying Audi Chief To Dieselgate
By Marc Stern on
Dieselgate, which seemed to be sliding to a courtroom finish, burst forth a second day as four key diesel engineers were reportedly dismissed by Audi, the VW division that has been identified as the heart of the scandal.
2017 Jaguar F-Pace
Fresh Engines Arrive for 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, and F-Pace
By Will Maley on
Jaguar has two new engines arriving for the 2018 XE, XF, and F-Pace.
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No ‘downside’ to 2017 Honda CR-V turbo Technology
By Parks McCants on
With old-school turbocharged engine detractors obsessing over the new-age fuel efficient, high-torque output 4 cylinder engine technology, I’m here to tell you, not only is the 4-cylinder turbo engine the future I.C.E. of choice, Honda’s 2017 CR-V is a much improved performer because of it.
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ASEEE Honors 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid for exceptional ‘Green’ environmental tendencies
By Parks McCants on
Breaching the 50 MPG fuel efficiency barrier is not an easy accomplishment. Accord Hybrid sits at the pinnacle of the top 1.3% of all vehicles tested and scored by the ACEEE (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.)

Hyundai
Hyundai Reveal Plans For 10 New Models
By Dave Ashton on
Hyundai motors have big plans ahead of them with the creation of models throughout their lineup, which includes a dual cab vehicle.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX
2017 Subaru WRX/STI Score ALG's “Best Sports Car”; Why You Should Wait for the 2018 STI
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI do it again. They score “Best Sports Car” 6 times in 9 Years. Why should you wait for the 2018 STI?
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI was one of the vehicles that felt the impact of Dieselgate. Der Spiegel, in a report, indicates it may have the "smoking memo" outlining the executive in charge.
Where Did The Dieselgate Affair Have Its Foundations?
By Marc Stern on
A report just out in the news points the finger of blame at the current chief executive at Audi as the prime mover in the Dieselgate scandal. According to an article in the German magazine Der Stern, they have obtained a "smoking presentation" that raises questions and points out someone who may be a chief architect of the scandal.
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander S-AWC just saved my life
By Parks McCants on
It’s that crazy thing that happens in the blink of an eye while driving through a torrential downpour. The jackass in the right lane just a made a lane change without signalling at 70 MPH. Deadly! 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander S-AWC just saved my life!
New Subaru 3-Row crossover, New Subaru 7-passenger SUV
New 3-Row Subaru Concept Makes its Rounds; Why Active Families Will Want One
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s new 3-Row Concept was just unveiled in Toronto. Why will the new Subaru 7-seater be for active North American families?
For a number of reasons, the Volkswagen Touareg and other crossovers have swum counter the auto market sales trends.
Want A Great Buy For Your Automotive Dollar? Check out one of these vehicles
By Marc Stern on
For various reasons, you can get a great deal if you are in the market for a new sedan or crossover. Normally, sedans are strong performers, but, sales have been off for more than a year as crossovers have passed sedans by taking the top spot. Because sales are slow, you can push dealers into great deals. The same is true of a number of crossover models.
Jaguar XE 35t
Rumored: Jaguar's 500 Horsepower XE
By Will Maley on
Watch out Alfa Romeo, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has you in their sights with their next project.
2017 Subaru Forester, AJAC, “Utility Vehicle of the Year”
Forester Wins “Utility Vehicle of the Year”; It’s Highest in 5 Categories Consumers Care About
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announces the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) awarded the 2017 Subaru Forester with “Utility Vehicle of the Year” honors. What 2 vehicles did Forester beat?
Volkswagen's worldwide deliveries were off a bit in January as China's changed tax code hit the automaker.
China Slump Causes VW January Delivery Dip
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen worldwide deliveries dipped a bit in January as changes in China's tax code caused sales in VW's biggest market to drop. In addition, sales in Germany were also down as employees receiving enhanced leasing opporunities.
Auto spies saw the 2018 Audi A6 bedecked in camouflage as it tooled around the roads of Germany.
Audi’s 2018 A6 Likely To Feature New Front End, Engine Choices Pared
By Marc Stern on
Auto spies saw the Audi 2018 A6 making the rounds of some German roads this week in heavy camouflage. Though camo-bedecked, the auto sleuths managed to see that the front end features significant changes. The greenhouse also appears larger. Reports indicate engine choices have also been cut back.
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Ford Races through the Streets of Paris in a Mustang GT
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company recently worked with French authorities to make a short film showing the new Ford Mustang GT blasting through the streets of Paris, serving as a modern remake of the cult classic ‘C'était un rendez-vous’ and making for one of the most unique driving videos you will find online.
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6g Camaro Exhaust Comparison: LT1 SS vs LT4 ZL1
By Patrick Rall on
Here is a cool video showing a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS having a little “rev off” with a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – giving us a great chance to hear the different sound of the top two GM V8s on the market today.
Toyota named Most Admired Car Company.
Toyota Named World's Most Admired Car Company By Fortune
By John Goreham on
Fortune Magazine ranks Toyota in its 50 All-Star companies.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Rewards Brave Drive After Autobahn Incident
By Dave Ashton on
A heroic Tesla model S owner who recently stopped another vehicle with the rear of his car from causing untold damage is now being rewarded for his bravery.
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