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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.

2017 Genesis
Hyundai's 2017 Genesis Stands Tall In Premium Market
By Dave Ashton on
The 2017 line of Genesis luxury vehicles will stand tall this year and here's why.
2017 Subaru Outback, best family cars
4 Reasons Why 2017 Subaru Outback is KBB’s "12 Best Family Cars" Winner
By Denis Flierl on
Kelly Blue Book has shown some love to the 2017 Subaru Outback. There’s 4 reasons why they say it’s one of the “12 Best Family Cars”.
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Drone Flies New York International Auto Show [Video]
By Parks McCants on
What if you could view the New York International Auto Show from the air? Today I was toying with the idea of attending 2017 NYIAS, and ran across this very cool video.
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Looking to the Numbers, Acura is the #1 premium bargain brand in the U.S.
By Parks McCants on
That’s what Kelly Blue Book tells us. With depreciation hitting premium, luxury cars, high-end pickup trucks and SUV’s wouldn’t it be nice to get a higher percentage of your purchase dollar back at trade-in time? Looking to the numbers, when it comes to true-cost of ownership, Acura tops the list.
The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack received the prestigious 2017 Canadian Car of the Year Award.
VW Golf Alltrack Wins Canadian Car Of The Year Award
By Marc Stern on
Sixty Canadian auto journalists, following extensive testing, named the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Canada's Car of the Year for 2017. The announcement was made at Toronto's International Auto Show.
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2017 Honda Ridgeline Highest Safety Rated Pickup Truck in U.S.
By Parks McCants on
American Honda Announced Thursday that the reinvented and much improved 2017 Honda Ridgeline is now the only pickup truck on the road today to have earned the highest accident safety rating possible, from both the Federal government and the Insurance institute.
Ferrari 812 Superfast
Fast?! Ferrari Decides To Go Superfast
By Will Maley on
Why would you want to go to into warp drive when you can go into plaid? That question must have popped into the minds of Ferrari's engineers who were tasked with the successor to the F12berlinetta and the end result will be shown at Geneva next month.
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No 2018 Ford Mustang V6 Base Model: Pros and Cons
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company introduced the 2018 Mustang with the news that the base V6 had been removed from the lineup and today, we take a look at the pros and cons of the naturally aspirated V6 no longer serving as the base model Mustang engine.
The Hellcat Hemi
Hellcat Jeep to Debut at Woodward Dream Cruise Per Community Insider
By Patrick Rall on
According to a report from an insider posting on the enthusiast community at JeepGarage.org claims that the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will debut with Hellcat power at the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise – and while this isn’t official information, a Hellcat Jeep debut along Woodward seems feasible.
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'Tesla Killer' Vehicles Are Just Hype
By Dave Ashton on
As more electric vehicles come onto the market from both the main manufacturers and small outfits, many are being touted as 'Tesla Killers,' but do any of them have what it takes?
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru WRX STI
Subaru to Launch 50th Anniversary Special Edition Models; What New Models are Coming?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will launch 50th anniversary special edition models in 2018 to celebrate 50 years in the U.S. What new models are coming?
1st gen and 5th gen Camaro Z/28
Chevrolet Could Challenge Dodge with a New Camaro Z/28 in New York
By Patrick Rall on
The Chicago Auto Show has come and gone without any word on the new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and with so many people expecting it to be introduced sometime this year, I wonder if GM won’t try to steal some high performance thunder at the New York Auto Show in April.
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Honda Earns 4 spots in KBB’s ‘12 Best Family Cars of 2017’
By Parks McCants on
As our friend Hondapro Jason says: “How cool is that?” With some very good competition in all segments judged this year, Honda cost of ownership, fuel efficiency, standard and optional safety, as well as measurable comfort and overall ride quality, secure 4 out of 12 “Best Family Cars of 2017” vehicle segments. Astounding!
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 392
What's the Word on the Hellcat-Powered Jeep Grand Cherokee?
By Patrick Rall on
A year ago or so, the internet was ripe with speculation on the Hellcat Hemi-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee which is expected to be named the Trackhawk, but over the past few months, news on the supercharged Jeep has seemingly dried up – so today we revisit the Hellcat Jeep and discuss where it might debut.
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2017 Honda Accord Bests Toyota Camry in 5-Year Cost of Ownership
By Parks McCants on
Looking to the initial purchase MSRP, ( manufacturer's suggested retail price) and ongoing cost of maintenance and operation, Kelley Blue Book then factors in predicted residual value and acknowledges one midsize car offering above all others. “Best” in this application means affordable.
You can buy a new 1990 Toyota Supra
What Would You Pay For a Brand New 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo?
By John Goreham on
A brand new 1990 Toyota Supra has surfaced for sale. What would you pay?
Tesla
Tesla Driver Uses Model S To Stop Runaway Car
By Dave Ashton on
Tesla driver purposefully sacrifices his vehicle to slow down driver on German Autobahn.
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Wins First-Ever Best “Overall Brand” from CBB; Why Crosstrek is #1 in the Stable
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru wins its first-ever Best Retained Value “Overall Brand” Award from CBB. Crosstrek is also singled out. What does it tell consumers?
The Dieselgate drama continued to inch its way to a conclusion as a judge has approved an initial settlement of another part of the emissions case.
VW, Bosch Receive Preliminary OK Of Dieselgate Settlements
By Marc Stern on
The Dieselgate scandal keeps inching toward a climax. In the latest chapter, a U.S. District Court judge has approved an initial settlement for Volkswagen and Robert Bosch to take care of issues that apply to 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels.
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2017 Honda Clarity FCV Takes Hydrogen Fueled Car Mainstream [Video]
By Parks McCants on
I believe electrification to be the future of personal transportation. Honda drives into an electric vehicle future with a soon to be expanded Clarity EV lineup. “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow,” is Honda’s call to a non polluting driving future, via a video campaign featuring hydrogen molecules. ( sort of.)
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Heads Into the Sunset.
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata's Amazing Run Now Over - 2017 Model Arrives
By John Goreham on
The 2016 model year lasted 19 months for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. A look back at its accomplishments.
2013 Boss 302 Mustang
Ford Could be Hinting to a New Mustang in Mach 1 or Boss 302 Trim
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has included an S197 Boss 302 in new Mustang marketing materials along with showing off a 1971 Mach 1 at the Chicago Auto Show, leading many vocal social media participants to insist that these are hints to future models – so today we look at the likelihood of a new Mach 1 or Boss 302 Mustang.
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Smart Transitions to Electric Only For North America
By Will Maley on
Smart has never really had any luck in North America. Their best year in sales was in 2014 when they sold 10,453 vehicles. Since then, sales have been steadily declining thanks to low gas prices and consumers going to crossovers and SUVs. Because of this, Smart is making a drastic decision.
Fireball Camaro Goes 9.00
Fireball Camaro Runs a 9.00 Quarter Mile - Setting the 6g Camaro Record
By Patrick Rall on
The “Fireball Camaro” was back in action this past weekend and after being the first 6th generation Camaro to run in the 10s and 9s, this monster muscle car has set the new record for the quickest and fastest modern Camaro in the quarter mile with a time of 9.003 at 149.03 miles per hour.
Toyota hybrids still outsell EVs globally, pass 10 million units.
Toyota Hybrids Outselling All EVs Globally (Still)
By John Goreham on
Toyota's hybrid sales have now passed 10 million globally, continuing to outpace global EV sales.
Matt Hagan Charger at Pomona
DSR Dodge Charger Beats JFR Chevrolet Camaro in NHRA Funny Car Season Opener
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 NHRA drag racing season opened this past weekend at the Winternationals in Pomona, California, and Don Schumacher Racing got off to a great start as Matt Hagan drove his Dodge Charger funny car to a big win – beating Courtney Force and her John Force Racing Camaro in a Dodge/Chevy final-round shootout.
Tesla News with Alex includes Model 3 update.
Tesla News Includes Model 3, Frunk, Mobile App, and Stock
By John Goreham on
Tesla news this week includes speculation on Model 3 production and much more.
2017 Subaru WRX/STI, Impreza, Outback, Crosstrek, ALG 2017 Canadian Residual Value Awards
Valentine’s Love for Subaru Overflows with More Residual Value Awards; What it Means for Consumers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has racked up Best Mainstream brand three years in-a-row and gets four segment awards from ALG. What does all this love for Subaru mean for consumers?
Tesla Model S
Tesla Self-Driving Cars Have Much More Competition From Ford And GM
By Dave Ashton on
Tesla are not the only players in the autonomous vehicle world, with many of the competition, now investing heavily.
Gentex, a major rearview mirror manufacturer, sees a bright road ahead for rearviews.
Gentex Sees Bright Road Ahead For Rearview Mirrors
By Marc Stern on
Gentex, a leading manufacturer of rearview mirror display systems, believes that there will be a demand for systems that combine conventional and electronic technologies into hybrid systems.
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