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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.

New Tesla lawsuit
New Tesla Lawsuit - This Time The Reason Is Ludicrous
By John Goreham on
Not enough what? Or should we say, not enough Watt? A new lawsuit against Tesla will find out.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Crashes the Off-Road Wagon Party
By Will Maley on
Not everyone wants a luxury SUV or a crossover because they find them to be too big or common. But the idea of a higher ride height and all-wheel drive capability does interest them. Is there a luxury vehicle for them?
2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek Hybrid
2017 Subaru Crosstrek Gets Small Price Bump, a Special Edition and One Model Gets Axed from the Lineup
By Denis Flierl on
One big change is coming for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. One model gets the axe.
2017_Acura_RLX_Sport_Hybrid
2017 Acura RLX presents attainable premium comfort, style and safety
By Parks McCants on
For 2017, Acura’s only manufactured in Japan offering comes to market as a carryover from 2016, and that’s a good thing! RLX carries forward Acura's mantra of financially attainable superior comfort, style, and safety.
2017 Corvette Grand Sport Collector's Edition interior
Only 850 Corvette Grand Sport Collector's Editions Slated for the US
By Patrick Rall on
When General Motors announced that they would only build 1,000 examples of the beautiful 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition, it was clear that they would be hard to get, but according to a new report, only 850 of those will be sold in the United States – making them even harder to acquire.
2017 Hellcat steering wheel
2017 Hellcat Steering Wheel can be Retrofit to 15-16 Charger, Challenger
By Patrick Rall on
When the news dropped that the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would have a new steering wheel center with an SRT badge with red backlighting, many owners of 2015 and 2016 Hellcat cars wanted to know if they could swap to the glowing badge - and the answer is “yes”.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Forza Horizon 3, Subaru WRX STI
You Can Drive a Subaru WRX STI on New Forza Horizon 3, Don’t Drive like this Gamer [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Don’t drive your Subaru WRX STI like this new Forza Horizon 3 Gamer [Video]
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, New Subaru Impreza
Subaru Quietly Drops a Key Feature on the New 2017 Impreza After 23 Years What’s Behind their Decision?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is quietly dropping a key feature on the new 2017 Impreza after 23 years. What’s behind their decision?
Audi Chief May Be Out If Reports Are True
Time Running Out For Audi CEO As Dieselgate Closes In
By Marc Stern on
The Teflon (R) armor that has surrounded Rupert Stadler, Audi chief exec, looks like it is wearing very thin as he could soon find himself joining other top VW execs, caught up in the Dieselgate scandal.
Pick Your View of Tanner Fousts No. 34 Rockstar Pink VW
Andretti Team To Campaign Pink VWs Raise Cancer Awareness At GRC Season Finale
By Marc Stern on
The Andretti Autosport GRC team will campaign a specially dressed pair of VW Beetles in the GRC season finale in L.A. The #PinkBeetles support improving cancer awareness.
Honda_RallyCross_Video
Explore the extreme driving challenge that is ‘World RallyCross’ [Video]
By Parks McCants on
This is “The Challenge of RallyCross.” How crazy is that?
2016_Honda_Civic_Coupe_Touring
2016 Honda Civic Coupe renews the joy in driving [Video]
By Parks McCants on
And there it was, an image that I didn't catch often, the kid in me, smiling back in the rear-view mirror - the joy of simply driving personified.
McLaren 650S Coupe and Spider
Untangling the Apple Takeover of McLaren Rumor
By Will Maley on
The internet was in a tizzy this morning when a report came out that Apple was in talks with McLaren about a possible takeover. But the dream of this fizzed away when only a few hours later, McLaren said they were not in talks with the technology company.
2017 raptor f150
A 450hp, 510tq Ford F150 Raptor Sounds like a Dream Come True
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company hasn’t announced the official power figures for the 2017 F150 Raptor, but according to information posted on a Ford Raptor enthusiast forum, the new high performance pickup will pack 450 horsepower and 510lb-ft of twin turbocharged torque – more than enough power to make this new Raptor the high performance sport truck we have been dreaming of.
2017 Camaro 1LE SS
2017 Camaro 1LE Beats the 5th Gen Z/28 at Laguna Seca
By Patrick Rall on
While being tested by Motor Trend at Laguna Seca, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS turned a quicker lap than the 2015 Camaro Z/28 – a track-focused, stripped down muscle car that had more power and cost some $30,000 more than the new 1LE.
Toyota Mirai's Pricing Seems Way Out of Line
2017 Toyota Mirai's Pricing Will Have Battery EV Fans Laughing Out Loud
By John Goreham on
First, there was the lack of fueling stations, now this reminder of the Toyota Mirai’s uphill battle related to pricing.
TopCat HOTM winner
Hellcat of the Month: The Mopar Community Says Goodbye to TopCat
By Patrick Rall on
Rather than having the members of the Hellcat Group Facebook page vote on the September 2016 Hellcat of the Month, the admins of that page have decided to honor John Toutkoushian – better known as TopCat in the Mopar performance community – who passed away earlier this month while still holding the record for the world’s quickest Hellcat car.
2018 Subaru 3-Row crossover, New Subaru 7-passenger SUV, New Subaru SUV
Subaru’s New 3-Row Crossover Spied, What You Can Learn From it
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s new 3-Row Crossover has been spied. What can you learn about it?
2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Volkswagen Alltrack S AWD, VW Alltrack
VW Alltrack S AWD vs Subaru Outback 2.5i: It’s Clear Who Makes the Better Wagon
By Denis Flierl on
A point by point comparison pits the Volkswagen Alltrack vs Subaru Outback. Who comes out on top?
Tanner Foust Powers No. 34 Rockstar To Seattle Victory
Foust Takes First In Seattle Red Bull Series Race, Points Race Still Tight
By Marc Stern on
With drivers for the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team battling for the points leads, the series moves on to Los Angeles following the team's victory in Seattle. The marque is already on track to win the Manufacturer's Championship.
State Farm lays out the facts on deer strike frequency
Is Your State High on the Deer Impact List?
By John Goreham on
State Farm lays out the facts on deer strike frequency, and it isn’t pretty.
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover Recalls Discovery Sport and Evoque For Transmission Suddenly Shifting into Neutral
By Will Maley on
If you're the owner of a 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport or 2014 - 2015 Range Rover Evoque, then you want to pay close attention to this story.
Dodge lineup at Roadkill
2017 Dodge Brand: The Greatest American Performance Lineup, Ever
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 model year for the Dodge brand will have a massive spread of performance vehicles, ranging from the most affordable V8 muscle cars to the most powerful muscle cars ever to the most track capable road car in the world – giving the 2017 Dodge lineup more performance under one roof than any American brand has ever offered and making this year’s Dodge lineup the great American performance lineup in a single model year, ever.
Gymkhana 9 still
Ken Block's Gymkhana 9 Gets 10 Million Views in 1 Week
By Patrick Rall on
Ken Block rolled out Gymkhana 9 exactly one week ago and in that short period of time, more than 10,000,000 people have watched the original hoonigan work his motoring magic in the new Ford Focus RS RX.
What's next now that Canadian GM strike is averted
By Mary Conway on
American General Motors’ workers can breathe a sigh of relief now that a strike at GM in Canada was narrowly averted. The head of the Canadian auto workers union, Unifor, announced a tentative agreement had been reached late Monday. The agreement guarantees that the plant in Oshawa, Ontario, will stay open which was one of the union’s major concerns.
2017 Nissan Altima, 2017 Nissan Altima SR
Sporty Altima SR Leads Nissan Lineup with Pricing Unchanged for 2017, Will it Stay #1?
By Denis Flierl on
The Nissan Altima SR is the most popular model in the automakers lineup. The price stays the same for 2017.
Lamborghini Huracán Spyder
Bentley and Lamborghini To Be No Shows At Paris
By Will Maley on
The 2016 edition of Paris Motor Show isn't going to packed as previous editions.
Beetle Has World Record Speed Run of 206 mph
Specially Tuned VW Beetle Hits 205 MPH In Record Land Speed Run
By Marc Stern on
You'd never know it to look at a the VW Beetle, but, believe it or not, when tuned correctly it can compete with the hypercars of the world, easily hitting 205 mph, which it did recently on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
2017 Subaru XV Hybrid tS by STI, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Why Subaru XV Hybrid tS by STI is Nothing More than Window Dressing
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru introduced the new 2017 Subaru XV Hybrid tS by STI in July. Why is it nothing more than window dressing?
BMW 3 Series, next-generation BMW 3 Series, 2018 BMW 3 Series
How One Woman’s BMW 3 Series Dream Car Turned into Her Worst Nightmare
By Denis Flierl on
How can a BMW 3 Series dream car become one woman’s worst nightmare?
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