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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.

2014 Durango RT
Ram, Dodge Involved in another Government Shifter Fiasco
By Patrick Rall on
The NHTSA has opened a new investigation to see if the rotary shift mechanisms in the newer Ram 1500 and Dodge Durango are faulty – or if the people having issues with those vehicles just aren’t bright enough to understand how their vehicle functions.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Legacy, Snow Day
Watch 5 Average Drivers Go Full-Throttle in the Forester on a Snow Day [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
What happens on a snow day? You have fun in a Subaru Forester, Crosstrek and Legacy and push them to the limits in the snow.
2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza
How Subaru Smashes its 8th Consecutive Yearly Sales Record
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced it has set its eighth consecutive yearly sales record 10 days before the end of the year. How is Subaru doing it?
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Look To The Future With Hydrogen Fuel Cells And Self-Driving Cars
By Dave Ashton on
The auto manufacturer Hyundai are set to push the boundaries of car technology in the next few years with hydrogen fuel cells and autonomous vehicles with example vehicles already in the pipeline.
VW, Regulators and Consumers Agreed To A Settlement For The 3.0L Version. An Earler Agreement Covered 2.0-Liter four-cylinder vehicles like the 2015 Jetta GTI
Dieselgate Gets More Costly As 3.0-Liter V-6 Portion Settlement Reached
By Marc Stern on
VW and negotiators for regulators and consumers have settled on a repair/compensation plan for 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel engines, bringing a possible end to at least one section of the Dieselgate scandal.
Honda_CR-V_Touring
Honda CR-V Officially Best Selling SUV in North America 21 years running
By Parks McCants on
That’s what American Honda and Detroit Auto News tells us with a 7th consecutive year sales gain in America’s fastest growing compact segment.
2016_Honda_Civic_Touring_McCants
10th generation Honda Civic America’s Best Selling Car for 2016
By Parks McCants on
With a little more than a week left in 2016, it’s official: Honda Civic becomes the best selling retail car in North America of any size, capping off the best sales year in the brands 44 year history.
NHTSA Has Opened A Preliminary Probe Into 8 Complaints That Smarts ForTwo Have Burned
Where There’s Smoke, There May Be Burning 08-09 Smart ForTwo
By Marc Stern on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun to look into eight reports that 2008-09 Smarts ForTwo have erupted into flames.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Night Edition
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dons A Night Outfit
By Will Maley on
Mercedes-Benz's showing at Detroit looks to be all about coupes. The E-Class Coupe will make its world debut, and a special edition of the S-Class Coupe will be unveiled.
New Hellcat toys for Christmas
3 New Hellcat Challenger RCs, 2 New Hellcat Hot Wheels Arrive Before Christmas
By Patrick Rall on
If you are looking for a fun, affordable gift for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat lover in your life – whether it is a little kid who loves toy cars or a grown man who wants a toy to replicate their full size car – there are a handful of new Hellcat toys on the market just in time for Christmas.
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.
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