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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.

Toyota Agrees to $3 Billion Tacoma Settlement

Toyota Agrees to $3 Billion Tacoma Frame Rot Settlement

By John Goreham on November 14, 2016 - 8:44AM

Toyota has agreed to settle with owners of the Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia. Guess what owners will get?

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Trump Presidency Could Bring a Hurt to Subaru and Other Japanese Automakers; Consumers Will be the Winners

By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2016 - 7:56AM

What impact will a Trump Presidency have on Subaru and other Japanese automakers? It could hurt Subaru and help consumers.

2017 Civic Hatchback Brings Welcomed Utility and Style to Honda Lineup

By Parks McCants on November 14, 2016 - 12:40AM

OK, I’ll admit it! At first I wasn’t captured by this Civic’s uniquely segment defiant lines. In person, well...

American Honda Positions 2017 CR-V to Dominate U.S. SUV Market

By Parks McCants on November 13, 2016 - 11:54PM

While siting at a roll-out presentation in Monterey, California, I learned that Honda CR-V is not only an exceptional value when measured against some pretty heady competition, but remains the best selling SUV in the U.S. of all times. There's a good reason for that.

The revised The FTC has rewritten the "Buyer's Guide" that is requried on all used and

Four Years In The Making, Revised FTC “Buyer’s Guide” Is An Important Update

By Marc Stern on November 13, 2016 - 11:31PM

Four years in the making, the new FTC "Buying Guide" makes car-buying and shopping much easier. Shortened, the new document is easier-to-understand.

Porsche Named Top In J.D. Power Satisfaction Survey Index

For 2nd Year Porsche Provides Top Consumer Shopping, Buying Experience

By Marc Stern on November 13, 2016 - 12:57PM

The the second year Porsche was named number on in the J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index. Indeed, its score grew by 72 points this year.

2017 Subaru Impreza, 2017 Subaru Forester, Trump haters moving to Canada

Subaru Forester vs New Impreza Who’s Best?; Both are Finalists for Coveted Canadian Utility of the Year and Car of the Year Awards

By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2016 - 8:19AM

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza and 2017 Forester are nominated “Best New” vehicle in their respective segments. Can they win “Car of the Year” and "Utility of the Year" in Canada?

Why automakers have to redesign the interior of the 2017 Ford Fusion because of all of our electronics

By Mary Conway on November 12, 2016 - 11:00PM

Drivers have become so obsessed with their phones, tablets and laptops, that automakers have to redesign vehicle interiors to accommodate them. See the new 2017 Ford Fusion interior built with phones and laptops in mind.

Review: Subaru Now Builds an Outback Trim That Will Impress Your Valet

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2016 - 8:25AM

The new 2017 Subaru Outback goes upscale. It gets a new Touring trim that will impress your valet.

FTC Seeks Information On Dieselgate Document, Data Destruction

Dieselgate Continues To Haunt VW As FTC Seeks Info On Destroyed Documents

By Marc Stern on November 11, 2016 - 9:33PM

The Dieselgate scandal keeps engulfing Volkswagen. This time the Federal Trade Commission has asked the court to let it seek answers as to whether there was document destruction.

Volkswagen gave the press a peak at the 2018 Golf this week.

Here Is A Look At Volkswagen’s 2018 Golf

By Marc Stern on November 11, 2016 - 6:30PM

Volkswagen this week gave the press a look at the 2018 Golf. The Golf line is VW's biggest-seller and is important from a sales standpoint. Since the current generation debuted in 2012, 3.2 million Golfs have been sold.

2017 Lexus NX 200T vs. Lincoln MKC Black Label – Which Is Your Crossover?

By John Goreham on November 11, 2016 - 1:58PM

We compare the 2017 Lexus NX200t and Lincoln Black Label MKC in their top trims.

Valerian, Coolest Sci-Fi Film Since 5th Element, Features Lexus' Spindle Grill

By John Goreham on November 11, 2016 - 12:48PM

Missing <em>The Fifth Element</em>? Can you make it to July?

Now You Can Buy a Subaru Crosstrek at the Mall; They’re Popping Up in Australia

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2016 - 9:15AM

Consumers can now buy a new Subaru Forester, Outback or Crosstrek at the shopping mall. They are "Popping Up" in Australia.

Subaru’s EyeSight Surpasses 900,000 Units Globally; A New Outback will Bring its Eyes to China

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2016 - 8:45AM

Subaru EyeSight equipped models now surpassed 900,000 units globally; China is next to get Outback with a second set of eyes.

Gasoline Defeat Devices Were Reportedly Used By Audi As Dieselgate Continues Growing

New Class-Action Dieselgate Lawsuit Reveals More Defeat Devices

By Marc Stern on November 10, 2016 - 11:38PM

A second major Dieselgate class-action suit, filed on behalf of more than 100,000 Audi vehicle owners, says VW and Audi actively used defeat devices on both diesel and gasoline cars and crossovers until last May.

How a new Firestone tire may benefit muscle and classic car owners.

By Mary Conway on November 10, 2016 - 9:11PM

A Tennessee tire company is claiming to have designed the perfect tire for classics and muscle cars. The company is keeping the classic look of a bias ply tire, adding the performance and comfortable ride of a modern tire and creating a Firestone Wide Oval Radial.

Porsche's Panamera Family Grows

By Will Maley on November 10, 2016 - 3:17PM

It has been almost half a year since Porsche revealed the second-generation Panamera. Later this month at the LA Auto Show, the German automaker will introduce two new variants.

Tesla Motors May Benefit From A Trump Presidency

Tesla Motors May Benefit Most Among Automakers In a Trump Presidency

By John Goreham on November 10, 2016 - 2:59PM

Tesla fans and stock-holders may want to pause and consider before doing anything drastic.

French Officials Are Now Looking Closely At Renault's Use Of Emission-Altering Devices

Here Is How European Automakers Have Not Learned From VW’s Mistakes

By Marc Stern on November 10, 2016 - 11:46AM

Renault is now under the microscope of investigators who are looking into its use of devices that reset diesel emissions. Volkswagen was the first on this hot seat.

New Tesla News Video From The Perfect Source

The New Tesla News Source Everyone Is Now Following

By John Goreham on November 10, 2016 - 10:10AM

Too many Tesla News sources don't actually know the vehicles and the company that well. With this source, these things are not in doubt.

Nissan JUKE Gets More Extroverted; Exclusive “Black Pearl” Edition is Coming to LA

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2016 - 9:06AM

The 2017 Nissan JUKE gets more extroverted with an exclusive “Black Pearl” Edition. It's coming to the LA Auto Show.

2017 Kia Soul Adds Some Turbo Goodness

By Will Maley on November 10, 2016 - 9:06AM

The Kia Soul is one of the funkiest vehicles on sale today thanks in part to its boxy design. Now, there's another reason for its funkiness.

Wheels Tests the Legacy, Camry and Mazda6; Subaru Scores #1 in their Gold Star Value Awards

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2016 - 8:09AM

Subaru Legacy places ahead of Toyota Camry and Mazda 6 in Wheels Gold Star Value Awards. Is it just AWD that sets it apart?

Maker to offer Honda Factory Performance option for 2017 Civic Hatchback

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2016 - 2:05AM

For 2017 Civic Hatch fans that wish to personalize their 10th gen Civic, Honda has a quick and easy path to epic!

Honda, CCC Software Union Helps Find Takata Recall Cars

Here’s How Honda Takes A Positive Stance On Finding Takata Recall Cars

By Marc Stern on November 9, 2016 - 11:13PM

Using a third party, Honda has found a program that lets independent shops assist it in its goal of finding Takata recall vehicles.

Toyota has decided to punt on Super Bowl LI ads

By Mary Conway on November 9, 2016 - 10:11PM

Toyota has already decided to not advertise its vehicles during Super Bowl LI. Fox network wants between $5 and $5.5 million for each 30-second spot which would make the ads the most expensive in history.