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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.

Maserati Levante
High-Performance Maserati Levante Could Be In The Cards
By Will Maley on
The Maserati Levante is already a potent crossover. The higher-output 3.0L twin-turbo V6 pumps 424 horsepower and hits 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. But for some, that isn't enough.
2017 Mustang GT500 search screen shot
2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Pops Up on Ford.com
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company hasn’t officially acknowledged the rumors of the upcoming Mustang Shelby GT500, but a listing on Google from Ford.com and a Shelby GT500 extension on the Ford website suggests that a new high performance Mustang is on its way for 2017 – presumably storming onto the scene to battle the Dodge Hellcat cars.
Widebody Hellcat Challenger in Fateof the Furious
Widebody Dodge Challenger Hellcat Appears in New Movie Trailer
By Patrick Rall on
The first trailer for the upcoming 8th installation of the famed “Fast and the Furious” movie series dropped this weekend and included in this 3-minute clip is a good look at a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with a widebody kit – which has in turn stoked up the rumors of a widebody Challenger coming from Dodge.
Sasha Selipanov
Hyundai Genesis Gains Bugatti Chiron Designer: What Could He Bring?
By Dave Ashton on
Hyundai's vehicle lineup now has the addition of ex-Bugatti designer Alexander 'Sasha' Selipanov to invigorate their luxury model lines.
Winter Vehicle Guide
Looking For A Vehicle Good In Snow? - TN’s Winter Vehicle Compilation 2016
By John Goreham on
Torque News introduces our first winter vehicle compilation. Select stories about winter vehicle tests and snow-related vehicle topics.
Miata Hardtop shopping tips
Hard Top For A Miata - What's a Fair Price?
By John Goreham on
We overview what you should expect to pay for a Miata hardtop.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 WRX STI, 2017 Impreza
4 Things You Don’t Know about Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru uses four versions of Symmetrical AWD for the 2017 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza, WRX/STI and Legacy models. It’s why they beat the competition in the snow.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Brochure Leak
Next Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Makes An Early Debut
By Will Maley on
In a few days, Mercedes-Benz will unveil the next-generation E-Class Coupe. But we already know what it will look like thanks to someone leaking out the brochure.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC LA
Will the 2017 Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar be Ready to Compete with VW and Ford?
By Denis Flierl on
It was a year of preparation for Subaru SRT USA as they used Global Rallycross 2016 to get the new 2017 WRX STI ready for next season. Will the new STI be ready to compete with VW and Ford?
Tesla airbags
Tesla Vehicles Included In Takata Airbag Recall As NHTSA Sets Deadlines For The Replacement
By Dave Ashton on
Vehicles currently being produced by US auto makers Tesla are being recalled for having defective airbags produced by Takata, an automotive parts manufacturer.
VW's Moia Announcement Shows Way To Automaker's Mobility Future
Here Is How Volkswagen Plans To Expand Mobility Options
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen has begun a new subsidiary that is looking at mobility options. Moia, the Berlin-based firm, will explore mobility options such as ride-sharing and related activities.
NSX_GT-3 Pirelli_World_Challenge
Honda, Acura Racing expands 2017 Pirelli World Challenge presence
By Parks McCants on
Honda and Acura are no strangers to the world of Pirelli World Challenge racing. They’ve been there for 27 years in one class or another. 2017's lining up to be an exciting year for Honda fans.
2017 Subaru Forester
What Makes Subaru Forester the Longest Running Top Safety Pick in its Class?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Forester extends its record as the longest running Top Safety Pick in the small SUV class with an 11th win (2007-2017). How does Forester do it?
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
3 Reasons Why Subaru Uses the Boxer Engine; Will It Continue?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru celebrates 50 year of continually using the boxer engine. With plug-in hybrids and all-electrics coming, will it change?
Volkswagen's Golf Family of Models Leads the Automaker's Sales Lineup, Across the Company
If It Seemed Like VW Ads Were Everywhere In 2015, You Were Right
By Marc Stern on
Now we know, it wasn't anyone's imagination; Volkswagen outspent all other automakers in its 2015 ad budget so they were everywhere.
Audi and Las Vegas are working together to tie the automakers V2I system to the city's traffic lights network.
Audi, Las Vegas Make First Public-Private Link To Traffic Lights
By Marc Stern on
In a first for the auto industry, Audi has joined with Las Vegas to tie the automaker's V2I (vehicle-to-information) system network to the city's traffic lights. There are lots of advantages, both agree.
Chevrolet prices the 2018 Equinox to compete
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet has released its pricing for the redesigned Equinox. Priced at $24,475, it is expected to get better fuel mileage than its predecessor.
More Bentley Bentayga Models Are In the Cards
By Will Maley on
The Bentley Bentayga is the British automaker's most controversial models. But it has also become one of its most successful with 5,600 models built - they orignally projected to build 3,600 this year. This has Bentley thinking of growing the Bentayga family.
2017 Subaru WRX, Wards 10 Best Engines
Subaru WRX 2.0-liter Turbo Cruises to 2nd Straight Wards 10 Best Engines Win
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX 2.0-liter turbo proudly carries home its second straight Wards 10 Best Engines Award.
BMW M2 Coupe
Here’s What Makes the BMW M2 an Emotional Pick
By Denis Flierl on
In Japan’s Car of the Year 2017 award, the BMW loses to the new Subaru Impreza compact. Why did it get the “Emotional Award”?
An Instrumented Test Vehicle Slams Into A Barrier During SUV Safety Testing
NHTSA Wants Auto Industry To Move Faster On Takata Airbag Recalls
By Marc Stern on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a speed-up campaign for the record-breaking Takata airbag recall.
The FTC Wants To A New Round Of Questions Answered In The Dieselgate Scandal.
Is There A Smoking Gun In A Pile Of Wiped Dieselgate Cellphones?
By Marc Stern on
The Federal Trade Commission has asked the court to allow it to revisit a pile of wiped cellphones with Volkswagen's corporate witness in the criminal probe phase of the Dieselgate scandal.
We agree, but also disagree with Car and Driver on CX-9
Mazda CX-9 Earns Car and Driver 10Best Spot, Why That Leaves Us Confused
By John Goreham on
Car and Driver Loves Mazdas, and so do we, but...
Best Aftermarket Tires For Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado, Canyon
Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado, Canyon - Best Aftermarket Tires For On and Off Road
By John Goreham on
Once your OEM tires have lived their useful life, what is the best tire for off-road, but can still be quiet on the highway?
Hennessey Camaro - Corvette race
Watch a New Camaro ZL1 Race a C7 Corvette Z06 with Impressive Results
By Patrick Rall on
Since the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was first introduced with the same supercharged LT4 engine as the C7 Corvette Z06, there has been speculation as to how much faster the lightweight Corvette would be when compared to the heavier muscle car – but thanks to the folks at Hennessey, we don’t have to speculate anymore.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, IIHS top safety picks
Subaru Earns 5 More Top Awards for Safety
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Forester, Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek and WRX have once again received top marks for safety.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
New Subaru Impreza Wins Japan’s “Car of the Year”; It Beats an Impressive List of Cars
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Subaru Impreza has been named 2016–2017 “Car of the Year” in Japan. It beats an impressive list of cars to win.
VW's Jetta GLI Has Earned The Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick + for 2017
VW Jetta Wins IIHS Top Safety Pick +; 5 Others Named Top Safety Picks
By Marc Stern on
VW's Jetta won the 2017 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick + award. Five other VWs were named Top Safety Picks.
Audi Q7 Wins Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
Audi A4, Q5 Win Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick + Honors
By Marc Stern on
Audi's A4 and Q5 were named recipients of the highest safety award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Top Safety Pick +.
Honda_Civic_McCants
Honda Civic K.B.B.’s most awarded car for 2016
By Parks McCants on
That’s no small accomplishment for Honda with no lack of well built performers in the compact sedan segment. What makes the Civic difference?
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