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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.

2015 Camaro Z28 at Bryan Chevrolet
Buy a Brand New 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 for $56k
By Patrick Rall on
If you want a Chevrolet Camaro that will hang with just about any production car on a road course, but you couldn’t stomach the $75k price tag of the “old” 2015 Camaro Z/28, you are in luck, as Chevy dealership in Louisiana has a brand new 5th generation Z/28 in their showroom with a price tag almost $20,000 below the original MSRP.
Ford Mustang women's car of the year
Ford Mustang Named Women's World Car of the Year
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford Mustang has been named the Women’s Car of the Year for the global automotive market, with a panel of women around the world testing hundreds of cars and picking the Mustang as their favorite for 2016 – and the Ford Focus RS finished a close second.
The Best Compact Crossover Stories of 2016
The Best Compact Crossover Stories of 2016 - Which gets your vote Rogue, CR-V, or RAV4 Hybrid?
By John Goreham on
We recap the year with a focus on the largest-selling vehicle segment.
Weekly Tesla News Update
Weekly Tesla News Update Includes Another New Supercharger Fee
By John Goreham on
The weekly news by industry expert Alex Guberman has some interesting year-end topics.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, auto safety
Do Consumers Really Care About Auto Safety? Subaru Buyers Tell the Story
By Denis Flierl on
Where does safety rank in a consumers decision to buy a vehicle? For Subaru buyers, it’s at the top.
Tesla Motors
Tesla Set To Conquer EVs in 2017 With Secured Credit And Production
By Dave Ashton on
Tesla Motors in advance of bringing out their Model 3, have supercharged their credit by $500 million and are set to hit their production goals in 2017.
VW Tiguan Wins Prestigious Euro NCAP; "Best-in-Class"
2016 Tiguan Earns Coveted Euro NCAP “Best-in-Class” Honors
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen is having some good news, at last. With negotiators working out Dieselgate settlements and with strong sales again, the automaker has received some excellent news.
Aston Martin Vanquish S
Aston Martin and Ferrari Get Fined For Failing To Meet EU CO2 Goals
By Will Maley on
The European Union has been on a push to reduce emissions and most automakers have met standards for 2015, except for two.
Best Green Car Stories of 2016
TN's Best Green Car Stories of 2016
By John Goreham on
Green cars are a hot topic and 2016 had some interesting developments. Here are the top stories for 2016.
2016 Shelby Mustang GT350R
2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang to be Identical to 2017 Models
By Patrick Rall on
Leaked dealership documents acquired by the team at Mustang6g.com states that the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will return for the 2018 model year and it will do so in pretty much the same form as the current models – with the exception of a few new exterior colors.
2017 Toyota 86, recall
2017 Toyota 86 Recalled for Risk of Vehicle Rollaway and Crash
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota USA recalls the 86 sports coupe for risk of vehicle rollaway and crash. What’s the issue?
Best Midsize Pickup Truck Stories of 2016
TN's Best Midsize Pickup Truck Stories of 2016
By John Goreham on
TN's Best Pickup Truck Stories of 2016
Jason's mini Hellcat Challenger
Dodge Owners Send an RC Hellcat Challenger to a US Soldier for Christmas
By Patrick Rall on
A group of Dodge Hellcat owners recently surprised a fellow member of the Mopar community with a radio controlled replica of his custom Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat as a thanks for his ongoing service to the country as a member of the US Air Force – and the cool RC car arrived just in time for Christmas.
BMW i8, Forza Horizon 3
BMW i8 is Now the Most Requested Vehicle in Forza History; It’s Coming Soon to "Forza Horizon 3”
By Denis Flierl on
The all-electric BMW i8 is the most requested vehicle in Forza history. It’s coming soon to "Forza Horizon 3”
2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester
How a Wagon Passes Subaru’s Popular Forester SUV as #1-Selling Model in the U.S.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Outback is now Subaru’s number one selling vehicle in the US. Why did it pass the popular Forester?
Tesla supercharger
Tesla Will Charge For Overstay At Their Superchargers To Improve Efficiency
By Dave Ashton on
Tesla will charge its car customers who overstay their welcome at their nationwide supercharger network if you stay too long after your car is fully charged.
VW Is Apparently Hustling To Put The Dieselgate Scandal Well Behind Them
VW, Canadian Owners Find Dieselgate Agreement of $1.6 Billion
By Marc Stern on
Rapidly wrapping up the civil phase of Dieselgate, Volkswagen has announced a $1.6 billion with Canadian turbodiesel owners that is similar to the agreement reached in the U.S.
Robert Bosch has reportedly agreed to a $300 Million settlement in the Dieselgate scandal.
Bosch Expected To Settle VW Dieselgate Suit For $300 Million
By Marc Stern on
Settlements are occurring fast and furious in the Dieselgate scandal. Not only is there a major settlement of the 3.0-liter V-6 portion of the diesel-rigging scandal, but it also looks as if Robert Bosch, also sued in relation to the issue, has made an agreement.
Next generation 2018 Chevrolet Traverse to debut at Detroit Auto Show
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet is releasing is teaser photo of the next generation 2018 Traverse. It will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Convertible
GM Idling Camaro, Corvette and Cadillac Production as to Trim Inventory Levels
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced that they will temporarily halt production at a handful of assembly plants around the US including those facilities which build the Chevrolet Camaro and the Chevrolet Corvette in an effort to burn through existing inventory – with the downtime ranging from 1-3 weeks depending on the plant.
Honda_Odyssey_Teaser
2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan: Reading between the lines
By Parks McCants on
Monday found American Honda Motors announcing the Detroit Auto Show reveal of its most dynamic minivan design to date. What do we discover reading between the lines?
Hellcat Challenger beats Camaro ZL1
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Beats Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a Roll Race
By Patrick Rall on
The first video showing a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat racing a new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has arrived online courtesy of the folks at Hennessey Performance, and in this first matchup of the two supercharged American muscle cars – the Hellcat took the win time after time.
Lexus RC F and GS F now have standard AVS
2017 Lexus RC F and GS F Step Up To Standard Adaptive Suspension
By John Goreham on
Lexus has made its best suspension standard and improved it for the 2017 model year F cars.
2015 Tokyo Motor Show
Japan Tries To Sway Older Drivers To Give Up Their Licences For Cheap Noodles
By Will Maley on
One issue that regulators are trying to figure out is what to do about elderly drivers. Various functions such as eyesight and physical coordination deteriorate and become a danger on the road.
Hyundai
Hyundai Joins Forces With Consortium On Self-Driving Technology
By Dave Ashton on
The Korean car giant Hyundai are one of the latest car manufacturers to join 27 companies to form a global consortium to consolidate self driving technology to be brought to the masses.
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI
Watch a Subaru WRX STI Pull a Ford F-250 4X4 Out of a Snowbank [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Watch a new Subaru WRX STI pull a stuck Ford F-250 4X4 dually pickup from a snow bank.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
How Subaru Re-Imagined the New Impreza from the Ground Up [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
The new Subaru Impreza gets re-imagined and a complete redesign. What improvements did Subaru make?
Tesla vs Faraday Future
Tesla Rival Faraday Future Blasts Past The Competition. Not To Be Missed Video
By Dave Ashton on
Electric car Company Faraday Future have released a promotional video ahead of its January production release, tantalisingly showing the new car drag racing against some of its main competitors, a Bentley Bentayga, a Ferrari 488 GTB and the Tesla Model X P100D.
VW Hits Production Milestone With Atlas In Chattanooga
VW Marks Key Milestone As Atlas Begins Series Production
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen has taken a huge step toward giving the U.S. market its head and letting it determine its own fate as the automaker has begun series production of the 2017 VW Atlas. It is the first -- and largest -- crossover in VW's lineup built in the U.S. for American tastes.
2017 Nissan Rogue, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan
Here’s Nissan’s All-New Launches in 2016; What’s in Store for 2017?
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan had a busy year in 2016. Here’s the brands top new launches this year. What’s in store for 2017?
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