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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.

California Has Laid Out An Ambitious Plan For Its VW Dieselgate Settlement Cash
California, Just How Much Do You Think VW Owes You, Huh??
By Marc Stern on
California laid out a menu of options it would like to fund with its trove of Dieselgate cash. Somehow, the list looks very ambitious for the state. Could it be that it expects the automaker to pay its settlement and a "fair share" or two more?
2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Titan
“New” Nissan Frontier Continues to Pull Hard Before Major Makeover
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Nissan Frontier continues to pull hard for the brand. It’s due for a major overhaul but it isn’t hurting sales.
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru BRZ
Subaru’s Sports Cars WRX/STI and BRZ Stay Glowing Hot in Canada
By Denis Flierl on
As the temperature drops in Canada, the 2017 Subaru WRX/STI and BRZ sports cars get hot.
The Porsche Mission E electric super-car is expected to sell about 20,000 copies a year.
Porsche To Embark On “Mission E-Possible” With New Electric In 2019
By Marc Stern on
Porsche has high hopes for the Mission E electric. The automaker hopes they can move about 20,000 per year or about a quarter of the number of Macan SUVs that it moves. The Mission E, a super-car unveiled at the Frankfort Auto Show last year, is expected to be lightning fast to 62 kph and still have a 300-mile-plus range.
2017 Dodge Challenger T/A
2017 Dodge Challenger T/A Production Begins
By Patrick Rall on
If you have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A that you have ordered over the past six weeks, your wait is nearly over – as a new report states that production of the new Challenger T/A has begun in the Brampton Assembly Plant.
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Hispanic Motor Press votes 2017 Civic Hatchback ‘Compact Car of the Year’
By Parks McCants on
The first of what I anticipate will be many honors for Honda’s first turbocharged 5-door Civic Hatchback comes from our Hispanic Motor Press freinds. Compact Car of the Year, now that’s a nice start.
Callaway SC740 Camaro
Callaway Lifts the 2017 Camaro ZL1 to 740hp for $17k
By Patrick Rall on
The high performance GM tuning experts at Callaway have rolled out their new SC740 package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – lifting the output to 740 horsepower for the special price of $16,995.
Yellow Mustang at NAIAS
Ford Mustang Leads in November as Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger Post Worst Sales of 2016
By Patrick Rall on
After trailing the Chevrolet Camaro in September and October sales, a combination of a sales surge for the Ford Mustang with the worst sales month of the year for the Camaro has allowed the Mustang to climb back to the top of the muscle car chart – even as sales slump across the segment compared to last year.
2017 Nissan Rogue, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Star Wars
How the New Nissan Rogue Crossover Puts Up Star Wars Numbers
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan has the force behind it as it sets record numbers in November. The 2017 Rogue crossover leads the charge.
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI
Subaru WRX/STI Performs Better With Age; What's Driving the Success?
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance sedans achieve better showroom performance as the year comes to an end. What's driving the success?
2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Outback Leads Subaru to the Longest Success Streak of Any Automaker in America
By Denis Flierl on
Outback leads Subaru to new heights. They have the longest success streak of any automaker in America.
Although it is new the Alltrack is turning in strong sales.
Despite Dieselgate, VW Turns In Reasonable November Sales Numbers
By Marc Stern on
Still reeling from the Dieselgate emissions scandal that continues to embroil Volkswagen, the automaker nevertheless turned in more than reasonable sales performance numbers.
Cadillac lands Jeff Gordon to drive its new DPi-V.R race car
By Mary Conway on
Racing superstar Jeff Gordon announced on his website that he will be one of the drivers when the all new Cadillac DPi-V.R takes to the track for the 2017 Rolex 24.
Audi Set Another Record For Sales In November
Led By Crossovers, Audi Sets 71st Consecutive Sales Mark; Sedan Sales Off
By Marc Stern on
Audi continued on a record sales pace in November as the automaker set a record 71st consecutive month of sales increases.
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Acura’s RLX flagship hybrid sedan unchanged for 2017
By Parks McCants on
2017 Acura RLX sport hybrid luxury sedan begins dealership sales today as a carryover. Perfect? Perhaps.
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Refreshed 2017 MDX drives Acura Division sales in November
By Parks McCants on
Acura’s “Precision Crafted Performance” comes screaming through with the segment busting 2017 NSX supercar and MDX SUV, it’s working!
Lannoo Hellcat Charger
Fully Stock Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Runs an 11.07
By Patrick Rall on
After featuring a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat owner who was able to run an 11.08 ¼ mile time with a 100% stock-to-the-tires car, today we bring you a look at a Hellcat Charger owner who was able to run slightly quicker in stock form – seemingly making this car and driver combination the quickest of the Hellcat community in stock form.
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2017 HR-V crossover drives American Honda to November record sales
By Parks McCants on
While there’s a bit more to the story than HR-V, the Fit platformed subcompact crossover recorded a sales gain of 132% month over month (8,141 units sold) up 96.1% for the year. Honda’s subcompact crossover offering is on fire.
All-New 2018 Toyota Camry Sends Chills Down One's Back
By John Goreham on
The new Camry is coming sooner than you think and it is rumored to be very impressive.
Rolls-Royce Project Cullinan Mule
Rolls-Royce Debuts Project Cullinan's Production Body
By Will Maley on
It is no secret that Rolls-Royce has been working on an SUV or “all-terrain, high-sided vehicle.” But the only pictures we have seen of it is a Phantom mule with a raised ride height. That changed today.
Toyota Highlander Outsells Honda Pilot by 2 to 1
Toyota Highlander Sales Go Ballistic - Outsells Pilot, Pathfinder by 2 to 1
By John Goreham on
Toyota’s Highlander’s sales nearly double in November, passes competition.
Used Tesla Buyer's Guide
Used Tesla Buyer's Guide- Why The Normal Rules Don't Apply
By John Goreham on
Tesla expert Alex Guberman covers a topic that many Tesla fans have been looking for help with – used Tesla buying.
Pursley Camaro Z28
December Camaro of the Month: Brandon Pursley's 1991 Camaro Z28
By Patrick Rall on
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for December 2016 is the custom, LS1-powered 1991 Camaro Z28 shown above – which is owned by Brandon Pursley.
Kia K8 Leak
Picture of Production Kia GT Leaks Out. New Video Teases It
By Will Maley on
The Kia GT sedan has been a source of rumor and speculation since it was first shown as a concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. But this week, we have gotten our first look at the production model.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
New Subaru Impreza is Already Earning Top Safety Awards [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2017 Subaru Impreza is already earning the highest safety awards. The first comes from NCAP in Japan.
Cadillac's new DPi-V.R Prototype Race Car has less horsepower than the 2016 CTS-V
By Mary Conway on
Cadillac unveiled its top-secret DPi-V.R Prototype Race Car For 2017. According to its spec sheet, the race car will produce 600 horsepower. The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is rated at 640 horsepower.
Judge Grants Extra Time In VW Emissions Talks
Judge Delays Hearing So Second Dieselgate Agreement Can Be Found
By Marc Stern on
The judge presiding over the ongoing talks in the 3.0-liter V-6 portion of the Dieselgate Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement has given negotiators two weeks to resolve issues.
Gustofson Hellcat Challenger
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Runs an 11.08 Factory Stock 1/4-mile
By Patrick Rall on
When the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was introduced, it came with the quickest official quarter mile time of any stock muscle car – with NHRA certified figures of 11.20 with the stock tires and 10.80 with drag radials – but this past weekend, a Hellcat Challenger owner in Maryland ran a stunning 11.08 quarter mile with every factory components including the stock Pirelli tires.
Toyota Sienna Owners - Don't Ignore This Recall
Toyota Sienna Owners - Your Sliding Doors Could Open While Driving
By John Goreham on
Toyota says that the Sienna’s sliding doors may open on their own – details below.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Canadian Rally Championship
Subaru WRX STI Scores Manufacturer’s Title in Canada; Its AWD Shines Again
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI does it again and secures the Manufacturer’s Title in the Canadian Rally Championship. Its AWD shines again.
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