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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 Subaru BRZ, 2017 Toyota 86
Subaru Slashes Price of 2017 BRZ in Australia; Is the Sports Coupe in Trouble?
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru BRZ gets a big price cut in Australia. Is interest in the coupe down?
2018 Nissan Sentra, Sentra NISMO, Honda Civic Si, Ford Focus ST
Rumored: Nissan Sentra NISMO Coming to LA Auto Show; Will This be a Honda Civic Si, Ford Focus ST Killer?
By Denis Flierl on
It’s rumored a Nissan Sentra Nismo could be at the LA Auto Show. Will this be a production Honda Civic Si, Ford Focus ST killer?
Hyundai Teamed With Bisimoto Development To Create A Monster -- They Surely Have
For Hyundai, Can SEMA Get Sweeter Than It Already Is?
By Marc Stern on
Hyundai has teamed with the development team at Bisimoto to take your basic Santa Fe and make it into a vehicle with more surprises than you might imagine.
Hyundai and Kia Have Settled Their Four-Year Mileage Suit
Hyundai, Kia Now Free To Move On From Mileage Issues
By Marc Stern on
An agreement Friday between 33 states, the District of Columbia and Hyundai and its Kia subsidiary settles the four-year cloud of mileage overstatement that resulted in fines and fees of almost $800 million.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, GRC
Red Bull GRC Announces New EV Series; All-Electric Subaru WRX STI Could be Coming Sooner Than You Think
By Denis Flierl on
Red Bull Global Rallycross will launch an EV race series in 2018. Is it a sign of things to come?
Audi May Use Electric Series for Street Development
Here’s How Audi Will Use Formula E To Develop Electrics
By Marc Stern on
As Audi leaves World Endurance Racing, its new involvement in the Formula E electric series should help it with advancing electric vehicle technology.
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Civic Type R, Red Bull Civic, Custom Ridgeline take on 2016 SEMA Show Las Vegas
By Parks McCants on
For 2016, Honda takes the wraps off of one of, if not, the biggest SEMA Show displays in the maker’s history. What can fans expect?
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, World Car of the Year 2017
New Subaru Impreza Nominated for Prestigious WCOTY Award; Can the Newly-Remodeled Compact Compete?
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2017 Subaru Impreza is going to be scrutinized like never before as it’s nominated for the World Car of the Year 2017 award. Can it win?
The VW Atlas Is Unique To The American Market
Here Is How VW’s Atlas Was Made For the U.S. Market
By Marc Stern on
For three years, U.S. Volkswagen dealer had hoped the CrossBlue Concept that debuted at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show would be available in their showrooms. Their hopes will be answered in the spring when the America-only Atlas seven-seat crossover appears.
Some Question Whether Dieselgate Fix Works Well
Some Question Whether VW’s Dieselgate Fix Works Well
By Marc Stern on
With European repairs moving ahead on vehicles caught up in Dieselgate, some officials worry that the fix may be overstressing engines.
MRT Sport Touring Mustang EcoBoost
Ford is Bringing a Twin Charged EcoBoost Mustang to SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
While it likely wont be the most powerful Ford Mustang on display at the 2016 SEMA Show, the supercharged and turbocharged 2017 Mustang from the crew at MRT will almost surely be one of the most interesting builds at the sprawling Vegas show – and the Motor Company has offered up just enough information to get us on the edge of our seats.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Diesel for U.S. Is No More
By Will Maley on
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is sacrifice or cancel something, which is the case of Mercedes-Benz C-Class Diesel for USA.
HEllcat Challenger record screen shot
The HHP Dodge Challenger Hellcat Runs a 9.29, Sets a New World Record
By Patrick Rall on
Earlier this week, the white Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat built and tuned by High Horse Performance set a new Hellcat quarter mile record, running a 9.29 at 147.29 miles per hour – beating the previous record of 9.46 that was set by this same car earlier this year.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
2017 Subaru Impreza Rolls Off Assembly Line in Gunma; How it All Started With an Airplane
By Denis Flierl on
The first 2017 Subaru Imprezas are rolling off the assembly line in Gunma, Japan. How it all started with an airplane.
2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier
Nissan Announces 2017 Frontier Pricing and a New S Work Truck Package
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Nissan Frontier gets a small price bump and a new S Work Truck Package. It’s still the old Frontier with a few enhancements for 2017.
2017 Audi A3 Uses A Unique Powerplant That Improves Mileage and Power.
A3’s Miller Cycle Engine Shows How Audi Makes A Car Unique
By Marc Stern on
Audi has given the A3 a new personality. More powerful, the 2017 A3 features a Miller cycle engine and seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox. City mileage is up as are horsepower and torque.
Why the GM and IBM deal may mean more spam for you
By Mary Conway on
General Motors is teaming up with IBM's Watson to make things more convenient for you while you drive. The program will use Artificial Intelligence to tell you if you are close to your favorite coffee shop or store. In other words, GM and IBM are going to try to spam you through your OnStar.
VW In Postion To Become World Number 1 Automaker
VW Knocks Toyota Off Catbird Seat; Becomes World’s Leading Automaker
By Marc Stern on
VW has long eyed overtaking Toyota as the world's largest automaker, a position Toyo has held for four years. At last, it looks lie VW may just achieve its goal.
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The ultimate Acura Racing tow-track combo comes to SEMA Show 2016
By Parks McCants on
This year Acura racing fans are treated to a trio of over the top high performance eye candy, presented in MDX, NSX and TLX HPD race trim.
What Is the Real-World Value of Toyota Care Included Maintenance?
By John Goreham on
We break down the numbers to see if Toyota’s included maintenance and more really matters. The short answer is it definitely does.
2017 Dodge on fueleconomy.gov
All-Wheel Drive Dodge Challenger GT Arrives on the EPA Website
By Patrick Rall on
The first official information proving that there is an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger coming to market has arrived in the form of a listing on the EPA Fuel Economy website – listing a 2017 Dodge Challenger GT with the Pentastar V6 and the same fuel economy figures as the AWD Dodge Charger.
Dodge Durango SEMA teaser
Mopar is Bringing a Dodge Durango to SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
The blurred sketch of a Dodge Durango was released with this year’s FCA SEMA teasers and with the image traveling around the social networks without any supporting information – we bring you a closer look at this blue SUV and what it could be.
Mike Novak Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Hellcat Dodge Charger Runs a 10.59 Quarter Mile with Stock Power
By Patrick Rall on
While some Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat owners have improved their quarter mile times by adding lots more power, one Hellcat sedan owner in Canada has gotten his beast down into the 10.50 range without adding any sort of extra power.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
Subaru Begins Taking Impreza Orders; Did You Spot These 11 New Features?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru opens up ordering online for the 2017 Impreza. Here’s 11 things you may not know about the new-generation compact car.
2017 Subaru Outback
New Subaru Outback Recognized for Superior Safety; How it's Ahead of More Expensive Models
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru Outback gets recognized for superior safety. It's safety tech puts it ahead of more expensive models.
Toyota Adds To Worldwide Takata Recall
Toyota Adds 6 Million Vehicles Worldwide To Ever-Expanding Takata Airbag Recall
By Marc Stern on
Toyota added nearly 6 million vehicles to the ever-expanding Takata front airbag inflator. About half of the vehicles were in Europe, China and Japan.
Ford steps up fight against pedestrian accidents
By Mary Conway on
A pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle every eight minutes in the U.S. Ford is debuting new technology to help stop the accidents. Ford attributes the increase in accidents to pedestrians texting rather than paying attention while walking.
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2017 Honda Ridgeline sports highest rated headlights in pickup class
By Parks McCants on
If you drive a pickup truck like I do, you’re most likely squinting, and straining your eyes a bit at night, in an effort to see clearly. Honda has an answer.
Dieselgate Repurchase Options Revealed
Here is How To Claim Your Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement Suit Repayment
By Marc Stern on
This story explores how to use the newly approved Volkswagen diesel repurchase program and tells you, frankly, it is a case of caveat emptor.
2018 Mercedes-AMG E63S
2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 Offers 603 Horsepower and A Drift Mode
By Will Maley on
2016 has been the year of the E-Class with the sedan, wagon, All-Terrain wagon, and AMG-lite E43 all making their respective debuts. How do close out an impressive year? By revealing the maddest E-Class, the all new 2018 E63.
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