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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.

Tesla Motors News Includes Supercharger Rates
Week's Tesla News Includes Supercharger Rates, Staffing, Gigafactory, Stock News
By John Goreham on
This week was a busy one for Tesla Motors. In his weekly news reporting Alex Guberman, Tesla expert nd owner lays out the updates.
Toyota Sells The Most CPO Cars
More families turn to Toyota's dealerships for certified pre-owned cars than any other.
By John Goreham on
Toyota Now Largest Seller of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles In U.S.A.
2017 Yenko Corvette
Meet the 800hp 2017 Chevrolet Yenko Corvette Grand Sport
By Patrick Rall on
The most powerful factory-built Chevrolet Corvette on the market right now is the 650hp Z06, but for those Corvette fans who want much more power and a spread of historic badges – the 800 horsepower Yenko Corvette Grand Sport from Specialty Vehicle Engineering might be just what the doctor ordered.
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT and the 2015 Ford Mustang GT
New-Look 2018 Ford Mustang Revealed Online
By Patrick Rall on
While Ford Motor Company hasn’t officially introduced the 2018 Ford Mustang, a video posted to the YouTube account of the enthusiast community Mustang6g appears to reveal the restyled pony car from every side – most notably showing off the facelifted front end.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 2017 Subaru Impreza
Subaru Expands "Build and Buy" WRX STI Online; How They Go After a New Generation of Buyers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Australia is expanding their WRX STI “Build and Buy” online concept to include the new Impreza. How will a new generation of buyers respond?
2017 Hyundai Elantra
What Makes the 2017 Hyundai Elantra The Car To Buy This Year
By Dave Ashton on
Hyundai's Elantra GT or as it's known in Europe the i30 may not be as elevated as some of its competitors, but being a happy medium in the market may sometimes win out in the end. Here's why the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT could be a strong contender this year.
Audi's SQ5 Rounds Out The Q5 lineup nicely adding a high-performance option to the 2018 lineup.
2018 Audi SQ5 Is Feature-Packed Performance Machine
By Marc Stern on
From the annals of the recent Detroit Auto Show comes the unveiling of the all-new, second-generation Audi SQ5. The SQ5 rounds out the Q5 lineup.
Dodge 2017 NAIAS display
Dodge Flexes its Muscles at the Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
Those folks attending the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week will have no problem recognizing what the Dodge brand is all about – with a gorgeous spread of colorful high performance cars and a chance to drive a Hellcat Challenger in the virtual world.
Mercedes-AMG Project One Teaser
What We Know About Mercedes-AMG's Upcoming Hypercar
By Will Maley on
Mercedes-AMG has been teasing us for the past few months with their upcoming hypercar. But we now have some new details, including where it will make its debut.
2017 Subaru Levorg, BTCC, Colin Turkington
Why Subaru Heads into 2017 BTCC Season Minus One Key Driver
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s Team BMR had a fantastic first season in the British Touring Car Championship. What key driver will be missing in 2017?
2018 F150 King Ranch
The 2018 Ford F150 Refresh is a Good One
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Ford F150 is on display right now at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and with a handful of new trucks lined up next to the models currently on sale, I think that many attendees will agree that this refresh is a good one.
Tesla
New Tesla Model S P100D GT Can Hit 60MPH in Only 2 Seconds
By Dave Ashton on
If you thought the Tesla model S was fast, it's just got that bit faster with a race spec. GT model capable of 0-60mph in 2.1 seconds.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Vehicle owners keep the longest?
Toyota Highlander Hybrid - The Vehicle More Owners Keep Longer
By John Goreham on
A new study reveals that the number one vehicle owners keep longer than ten years is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
We update our Lexus ES 300h coverage as it approaches its redesign.
2017 Lexus ES 300h Glides Comfortably Into Middle Age
By John Goreham on
The ES 300h in its current form has been on the market now for nearly five years. Here is how it is staying competitive.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV
7 Reasons Why the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Becomes the Brand's Hot New CUV
By Denis Flierl on
Here’s 7 reasons why the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek will be the brand’s hot new CUV.
VW Buzz Concept
VW’s I.D. Buzz Takes Cues From Past, Still Thoroughly Modern
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen unveiled its new I.D. Buzz concept car at the Detroit Auto Show. The lines show the Buzz takes cues from the past, but it is also very much in the future.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX
Subaru Brings WRX S4 with Significant Power Upgrades to Tokyo Auto Salon; Will it See Production?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru unveils the WRX S4 sports sedan at the Tokyo Auto Salon with extra power and other tweaks for performance fans. Will the extra power make it to a production model?
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Honda Motor Company commits to brand-wide electrification
By Parks McCants on
75% of all new Honda cars and light trucks introduced over the next 13 years will be electrified, one way or another, in a quest for greatly reduced emissions and CARB compliant fuel efficiency. In effect, Honda Motor Company just committed to brand-wide electrification.
Auto Show Lego
Auto show LEGO surprise, Batman!
By Mary Conway on
Last night, Chevrolet sent out the Bat signal. Today, Batman responded with a full-sized LEGO Batmobile at the Detroit auto show.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX
How the Newly-Redesigned Subaru WRX STI is Expanding its Global Influence
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru WRX STI gets new upgrades and it will now be sold on a new continent. Where is the STI going next?
Takata, at one time the worlds second-largest airbag manufacturer, settled its airbag recall for $1 billion.
Takata Settles Airbag Recall For $1 billion; 3 Ex-Execs Charged
By Marc Stern on
The Takata airbag recall wound down on Friday as the Japanese manufacturer agreed to pay $1 billion in penalties and compensation. Three former executives were also charged.
2017 Nissan Rogue, Nissan Altima, Nissan Frontier
Nissan Wins Best Concept at NAIAS for a Model Consumers Don’t Want
By Denis Flierl on
The Nissan Vmotion 2.0 wins a design award for Best Concept Vehicle at NAIAS. Do consumers really care about this sedan?
A U.S. magistrate refused to free jailed VW executive Oliver Schmidt, ruling he remained a flight risk.
VW Exec Could Face Life Behind Bars For Role In Dieselgate Scandal
By Marc Stern on
A Volkswagen executive held since last Saturday when he was arrested at Miami's airport as he was heading home from a U.S vacation could face life in prison if he is convicted of 11 conspiracy counts in the Dieselgate scandal.
Hyundai Launch Amazon Style Click To Buy Service
Hyundai Launch Amazon Style Click To Buy Service With Quirky UK Commercial
By Dave Ashton on
Hyundai have recently launched an online car buying service called, 'Click to Buy' in the UK which will allow customers to buy a vehicle entirely online.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru BRZ GT300, Nurburgring 24-hour
Subaru Global Motorsport Preview; WRX STI Gets New Enhancements
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s motorsports subsidiary STI shared an overview of Subaru Motorsport activities for the upcoming season. What’s new in 2017?
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Impreza STI
2017 Subaru Impreza STI Breaks Cover in Tokyo; Will it See Production, or is it Just Another Tease?
By Denis Flierl on
The Tokyo Auto Salon begins today and Subaru brings a number of STI-enhanced models including a new 2017 Impreza STI. Will it ever see production?
tesla
Tesla Release Details Of Future Supercharger Costs
By Dave Ashton on
The time for Tesla owners to have an all-you-can-eat access to charging their vehicles seems to have come to an end for new Tesla owners with the company releasing charging costs via a blog post from the company's website.
VW Brand Sales Were Up nearly 3 percent worldwide for 2016 as the automaker shakes off the diesel-rigging scandal.
VW Shakes Off Dieselgate Surpassing Toyota As World’s Number One Automaker
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen seems to have shaken off the negative impact of its diesel emissions scandal to surpass Toyota as the worlds biggest automaker.
Civic_Type_R_Prototype
Very Rare 2017 Civic Type-R Black Edition Ends European Production Run
By Parks McCants on
It’s an exciting time for American Honda Motors and U.S. Honda performance fans as the current Asia, European only Civic Type R production comes to the finish line. What’s next for Civic Type-R?
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2017 Honda Civic EX presents highest degree of tech for the dollar
By Parks McCants on
2017 Honda Civic EX with Honda Sensing is award KBB’s "Best Auto Tech" award in the "area of value." That’s impressive.
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