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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.

Toyota’s RAV4 has finally passed the top cars in America.
2016 Toyota RAV4 tops Camry and Corolla In August
By John Goreham on
Compact crossovers are the new sales leaders, and Toyota’s RAV4 has finally passed the top cars in America.
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2016 Honda Civic trim variants can be confusing for new car buyers
By Parks McCants on
With the expansion of a Honda Sensing ™ active safety option across many 2016 Civic trim levels, buyer beware! It’s up to you to know what you’re buying at the close of sale.
Dodge Challenger GT AWD Concept
All-Wheel Drive Dodge Challenger Coming this Fall
By Patrick Rall on
FCA featured an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger Concept called the GT AWD last year at the SEMA Show and according to the crew at Automotive News, that all-wheel drive muscle car will become a production reality starting later this year – although it is unclear which engine will be tucked under the hood.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru WRX, WRX STI, World Rally
Why Subaru do Motorsport's WRX STI Departs From the Traditional World Rally Blue
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI rallycar has always been the traditional Subaru World Rally Blue. Why is Subaru Australia changing it?
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Meet the Fastest Subaru Crosstrek in the World [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
There has never been a Subaru Crosstrek rallycar until now. Where does Subaru race it?
Hyundai Genesis Sedan
Genesis Is Busy Establishing Itself As An Independent Hyundai Subsidiary
By Marc Stern on
Hyundai's Genesis division has had a busy time lately. Not only was a new model introduced, but it also became a separate division, linked with Amazon, announced pricing and was to open a new store.
Ford Ranger Truck
Chevy is beefing up the Colorado to take on the Toyota Tacoma, but what happens if Ford enters the race?
By Mary Conway on
GM announced that Both the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size trucks are adding features to better compete with the Toyota Tacoma. Tacoma fans seem more concerned about a new Ford Ranger that may hit dealer lots as a 2018 model.
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Just How Many European Laws Did Volkswagen Break In Dieselgate?
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen's Dieselgate troubles may just have become a little worse today as the European Commission said the automaker may have violated the laws in 20 nations.
2017 Subaru Forester
4 Reasons Why Subaru Forester Wins "SUV of the Year" Again
By Denis Flierl on
Forester Wins SUV of the Year Again in Russia. What were the 4 reasons why readers chose Forester?
3,031 Hyundai Gensis Sedans Have Been Recalled
Hyundai Recalls 3,031 Luxury Genesis Sedans For Display-Related Issue
By Marc Stern on
As one electronics expert said fairly recently, in the future many automotive-related recalls would be electronic in nature. As if to prove him correct, Hyundai has announced the recall of 3,031 Genesis sedans to fix a display glitch.
2017 Subaru Outback
2017 Outbacks Get Recalled Because Subaru Worker Fails to Tighten Brake Bolts
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is recalling certain 2017 Outback wagons. A Subaru worker fails to tighten the brake caliper bolts.
Skoda Plans To Use the Kodiaq If It Enters The U.S. Market
Skoda Finds Major Twist In Plan To Market SUV in U.S. - Volkswagen
By Marc Stern on
Skoda wants, probably more than anything else right now, to crack the U.S. market. They had planned to use the new Kodiaq, just introduced. It is a three-row, full-size SUV that should do well. The only fly in the ointment is a rather large one, Volkswagen, its parent. The automaker plans to introduce their own version of the same SUV in the U.S. Guess which vehicle will be sold here, at least, first, not the Skoda.
Subaru oil consumption class action lawsuit, Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy
Subaru’s Oil Consumption Lawsuit Awards Some Owners New Redesigned Engines
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s oil consumption class action lawsuit has been settled, What did the plaintiffs receive?
Shelby GTE
What Would Be the New Shelby GTE Package for Shelby Fans
By Mary Conway on
The newly announced Shelby GTE is getting a lukewarm reception from many of the autowriters, but Shelby aficionados are interested in seeing the new package.
Hyundai Confirms Compact Tucson-Based Pickup In Works
Rumored Sightings Are True; Hyundai Will Build Compact Utility Pickup Based on Tucson
By Marc Stern on
In this world, there are many urban legends. You know the ones, right? How about the Yeti that was seen last week in Anchorage, Alaska? Or, how about the sighting of Nessie, cavorting and snorting in its Loch? They are real, aren't they?
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI
How Much Canadians Love The 2017 Subaru WRX/STI More Than The US Buyers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America and Subaru Canada both set sales record for their entire lineups. Canadians seem to be more passionate about the WRX/STI.
Chevy Colorado
How is Chevy improving the Colorado truck to take on the Toyota Tacoma
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet is aggressively improving the Colorado midsize truck and its cousin the GMC Canyon to go toe-to-toe with the Toyota Tacoma. Both of the GM vehicles are adding new features, including a GMC off-road version to compete with the already announced 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro.
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2016 Honda Civic Red Bull Global RallyCross Car coming to L.A.
By Parks McCants on
In a bold move that may surprise those that don’t follow the ever evolving escapades of Honda Performance Development, and the race teams that power up with the assistance and support of Honda’s racing arm, American Honda puts its money where its mouth is.
Class-Action Suits Occurring All Over; Are They Delaying VW?
Class-Action Suits Happen Everywhere; Delaying VW's Return to Normal?
By Marc Stern on
As pressure grows in the U.K. to get firmer timeframes on Dieselgate decisions, class-action suits are occurring all over. Are they delaying a return to normal for VW?
2017 Jaguar XF
Diesel the Word For 2017 Jaguar XF
By Will Maley on
The last thing an automaker would consider doing in the U.S. market is introducing a new diesel engine in light of the Volkswagen diesel mess. But Jaguar is doing just that.
2017 Charger Hellcat new wheels
2017 Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat Cruising, Blasting Down the Track
By Patrick Rall on
In addition to offering up the bulk of the information on the 2017 Dodge Charger and 2017 Dodge Challenger in their high performance SRT Hellcat forms, FCA also posted a pair of videos showing the two 707 horsepower muscle cars tolling around the handling track at the Chelsea Proving Grounds – along with giving us the best look yet at the new 5Deep Hellcat wheels.
2016 Nissan Frontier, 2016 GMC Canyon, 2016 Chevy Colorado, 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 2018 Nissan Frontier
Why Is This Outdated Truck Selling So Well as 2016 Nissan Frontier is Flying Off Dealer Lots
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Nissan Frontier sales were smokin’ hot for August. Why is the outdated truck selling so well?
2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO
Performance Fans Will Get to See the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO Supercar for the First Time on US Soil
By Denis Flierl on
Performance fans will get to see the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO supercar for the first time in California.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback
Something in August Made 2017 Subaru Forester and Outback Perform With Unbeaten Success
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru Forester and Outback are rock stars for the automaker. What happened in August?
Takata
Irate Critics Call On NTSB To Look Into Fatal Takata Truck Blast
By Marc Stern on
Two veteran senators and vocal critics of Takata and the manner in which the entire airbag inflator recall has been handled have asked the National Transportation Board to look into the Aug. 22 ammonium nitrate blast in Texas that claimed 1 and hurt 4
Toyota, Lexus and Audi Have Best Car Seat Safety
Car Seats Easier to Install - Why your back should thank IIHS
By John Goreham on
Every parent struggles with car seats. Now that struggle is a bit less intense due to IIHS.
2017_Honda_Ridgeline
2017 Honda Ridgeline sales show good momentum for August
By Parks McCants on
As the reinvented Honda Ridgeline Pickup sales approach 10,000 units, it looks as if American Honda Motors has yet another sales success in its ever expanding lineup.
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Honda HR-V crossover sales skyrocket in August
By Parks McCants on
The surprising leader for American Honda sales in August is the underappreciated, Fit platformed subcompact HR-V crossover. The uptick is quite astounding!
Where have Toyota's Prius Sales Gone - The Surprise Answer
By John Goreham on
Toyota’s Prius sales decline is easy to decode if you look at the company’s sales chart.
Shelby GT350R Mustangs
Ford Mustang Pounds Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in a Slow August 2016
By Patrick Rall on
The sales numbers are in for August 2016 and even though muscle car sales slumped a bit last month, the Ford Mustang continued its remarkable 22 month streak of leading the monthly sales race – beating both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger by sizeable amounts once again.
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