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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.

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Realtime Racing Acura NSX GT3 brings Dave Marek Style to PWC
By Parks McCants on
Acura holds one of if not the most accomplished and recognized teams in automotive design today. NSX GT3, and more specifically, its Livery, is a bold example of the artistic flair that lies at the core of Acura design. First and foremost, Dave Marek is an artist.
Highlander, Yaris iA, and Prius are Consumer Reports Top Picks
Toyota Earns Most Consumer Reports Top Picks with Highlander, Yaris iA, and Prius
By John Goreham on
Toyota takes three of the ten Consumer Reports Top Picks. Highlander Yaris iA, and Prius all win their segments.
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The Hyundai Genesis G80 Has Everything But Brand Envy
By Dave Ashton on
The Genesis brand from Hyundai may have all the ingredients of a luxury vehicle, but is it the high-end car that will attract buyers from other brands?
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These 3 Hot AWD Vehicles are Why Subaru Rocks U.S. Consumers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s 3 crossovers are hot commodities in the U.S. Why are consumers drawn to the AWD vehicles?
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo will debut next week at the Geneva Auto Show.
Porsche Debuts Its First “Practical” Model; Is It Sport Or A Wagon?
By Marc Stern on
When the Geneva Auto Show opens next week there will be a new series of cars joining last year's newcomer, the Panamera. In this case, it is Porsche's first "practical" vehicle, a sports wagon called the Sports Turismo.
A Florida lawsuit alleges that Ferrari engages in odometer rollbacks.
Lawsuit Says Ferrari Engages In Odometer Rollbacks
By Marc Stern on
A lawsuit brought by a salesman against a Florida Ferrari dealership claims the high-performance, luxury Italian carmaker engages in odometer rollbacks to guarantee the price of its vehicles on the used market.
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Hyundai Sets Date For ItsVoice Controlled Ioniq EV
By Dave Ashton on
Hyundai Motors will be launching its own artificial intelligence assistance functionality in the Ioniq later this year.

2017 Subaru Forester, Consumer Reports, 10 Best Cars of the Year
Forester Wins “Best Cars of the Year” from Consumer Reports; 2 Subaru Vehicles Drop to Average
By Denis Flierl on
According to Consumer Reports, the 2017 Subaru Forester is one of the 10 Best Cars of the Year. Which 2 Subaru vehicles drop to average?
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2017 Subaru WRX/STI Performance Sedans Stay Hot; They’re Still Setting New Records
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI stay hot. The performance sedans are still setting new records.
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander sparks maker’s revival in the U.S.
By Parks McCants on
2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Mitsubishi's manufacturing of the automobile. For February, Mitsubishi Outlander Crossover sales drive the Japanese brand to its best month since 2005, marking the resurgence of Mitsubishi Automotive in the U.S..
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2017 Honda Accord leads 385% Jump in Hybrid Sales for Maker
By Parks McCants on
Looking to the bottom of American Honda’s February Sales Report, I was a bit astounded by a hybrid-related factoid or two.
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2017 Acura RDX Posts Record February Sales
By Parks McCants on
2017 Acura RDX takes the spotlight in February for Honda’s premium brand, with yet another sales record posted for this compact premium crossover.
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2017 Honda CR-V drives maker to February sales record
By Parks McCants on
The reinvented 2017 Honda CR-V and HR-V subcompact CUV, drive American Honda to a year over year sales record for February. What makes CR-V such a compelling buy?
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Outselling Tesla's Model X and S
2017 Prius Prime Plug-In Outselling Both Tesla Models and Chevy Bolt This Year
By John Goreham on
The new Prius Prime Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle has outsold the Tesla Model S and Model X, as well as the Chevy Bolt so far this year in America. Here's why.
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Hyundai Tease With New Sporty Sonata Sketches On Facebook
By Dave Ashton on
Hyundai give us a tantalising look at the new Sonata posted on Facebook.
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Tesla Named The Top American Car Brand
By Dave Ashton on
The latest annual results from the Consumer Reports names Tesla as the top American car brand.
2018 Ford F-150 vs. Toyota Tundra - Which is tougher?
2018 Ford F-150 vs. Toyota Tundra TRD Sport - Which Looks Tougher?
By John Goreham on
We compare and contrast the new 2018 Ford F-150 versus 2018 Toyota Tundra TRD Sport with an eye towards rugged looks.
With Takata's guilty plea to a criminal charge the spotlight shifts to automaker's like Honda and others and their knowledge of specific airbag use.
Automakers Take Center Stage in Airbag Issues As Takata Pleads Guilty
By Marc Stern on
With Takata's guilty plea Monday in U.S. District Court, Detroit, automakers now take center stage as attorneys focus on the car industry and their knowledge of the use of faulty airbag inflators.
Slowly but surely things are turning around for Volkswagen and its involvement in Dieselgate.
Slowly, VW Continues To Recover From Dieselgate Scandal
By Marc Stern on
Slowly, but surely Volkswagen seems to be turning the corner as it comes out from under the weight of its self-inflicted diesel emissions scandal and things look better. Tuesday, Consumer Reports noted that Audi and Porsche were the top two designees on its Consumer Brands Report Card.
Would Tesla adding maintenance and insurance be catching up or disrupting?
Tesla Considers Adding Insurance and Maintenance - Disruption or Catch Up?
By John Goreham on
Tesla, Inc. has hinted it may add insurance and maintenance to the cost of its vehicles in the U.S. Would this be disruption, or is tesla playing catch up again?
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High Speed Autosteer Comes To Tesla Hardware Very Soon
By Dave Ashton on
The much anticipated Autosteer functionality is to come soon to the latest Tesla vehicles.
Hyundai Kona
The New Hyundai Kona Compact SUV Continues Naming Convention
By Dave Ashton on
Korean automakers Hyundai are in the process of developing a compact crossover to boost their lineup and the vehicle is currently under the project name of Kona.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Crossover Shoppers will See 3 Crucial Improvements on All-New Crosstrek; And All Next-Generation Subarus
By Denis Flierl on
Crossover shoppers will see 3 crucial improvements on the all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. They will also show up on all next-generation Subarus.
Breaking Tesla News About Model 3 Deliveries
Breaking Tesla News Includes Model 3 Build Schedule, Insurance, More
By John Goreham on
The news with Tesla, Inc. this week includes an updated Model 3 build schedule, an interesting idea about maintenance and insurance, and Tesla's Q4 report.
A Detroit judge approved a $1 billion settlement for Takata to end the airbag manufacturer's criminal woes.
Takata Pleads Guilty To Felony; Judge Okays $1 Billion Settlement
By Marc Stern on
A U.S.District Court judge Monday approved a final settlement and accepted Takata's guilty plea to a felony count as the Takata airbag court action moved toward a resolution.
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Ford Needs a Big Power Mustang more than Ever
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R is an awesome machine, but with the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE likely claiming the title of the most road course capable muscle car while the Hellcat Challenger continues to keep the drag strip on lock – the Motor Company is in need of a big power Mustang more than ever.
Diesel vs. Hybrid Crossovers - Which are greener?
Lexus RX 450h Hybrid vs. Jaguar F-Pace Diesel – Green Credentials Comparison
By John Goreham on
We compare two premium two-row crossovers with a focus on the green vehicle credentials both bring to the table.
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Volvo Recalls A Number of 90 Series Models For An Airbag Issue
By Will Maley on
Volvo has a reputation for building safe and dependable vehicles. That doesn't mean they are immune from recalls.
2017 Maserati Levante vs. Lexus RX 350 - Style Comparison
2017 Maserati Levante vs. Lexus RX 350 Which Style Is Better?
By John Goreham on
We ask readers which style they like better and why, Maserati Levante or Lexus RX 350.
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Hagan's Dodge Charger Opens with Back-to-Back Wins
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend brought about the second event of the 2017 NHRA season and for the second time this year, Matt Hagan drove a Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger to the top of the ladder in the Funny Car class – beating 2016 champ and teammate Ron Capps in the final run.
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