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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.

2018 F150 King Ranch
The 2018 Ford F150 Refresh is a Good One
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Ford F150 is on display right now at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and with a handful of new trucks lined up next to the models currently on sale, I think that many attendees will agree that this refresh is a good one.
Tesla
New Tesla Model S P100D GT Can Hit 60MPH in Only 2 Seconds
By Dave Ashton on
If you thought the Tesla model S was fast, it's just got that bit faster with a race spec. GT model capable of 0-60mph in 2.1 seconds.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Vehicle owners keep the longest?
Toyota Highlander Hybrid - The Vehicle More Owners Keep Longer
By John Goreham on
A new study reveals that the number one vehicle owners keep longer than ten years is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
We update our Lexus ES 300h coverage as it approaches its redesign.
2017 Lexus ES 300h Glides Comfortably Into Middle Age
By John Goreham on
The ES 300h in its current form has been on the market now for nearly five years. Here is how it is staying competitive.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV
7 Reasons Why the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Becomes the Brand's Hot New CUV
By Denis Flierl on
Here’s 7 reasons why the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek will be the brand’s hot new CUV.
VW Buzz Concept
VW’s I.D. Buzz Takes Cues From Past, Still Thoroughly Modern
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen unveiled its new I.D. Buzz concept car at the Detroit Auto Show. The lines show the Buzz takes cues from the past, but it is also very much in the future.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX
Subaru Brings WRX S4 with Significant Power Upgrades to Tokyo Auto Salon; Will it See Production?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru unveils the WRX S4 sports sedan at the Tokyo Auto Salon with extra power and other tweaks for performance fans. Will the extra power make it to a production model?
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Honda Motor Company commits to brand-wide electrification
By Parks McCants on
75% of all new Honda cars and light trucks introduced over the next 13 years will be electrified, one way or another, in a quest for greatly reduced emissions and CARB compliant fuel efficiency. In effect, Honda Motor Company just committed to brand-wide electrification.
Auto Show Lego
Auto show LEGO surprise, Batman!
By Mary Conway on
Last night, Chevrolet sent out the Bat signal. Today, Batman responded with a full-sized LEGO Batmobile at the Detroit auto show.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX
How the Newly-Redesigned Subaru WRX STI is Expanding its Global Influence
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru WRX STI gets new upgrades and it will now be sold on a new continent. Where is the STI going next?
Takata, at one time the worlds second-largest airbag manufacturer, settled its airbag recall for $1 billion.
Takata Settles Airbag Recall For $1 billion; 3 Ex-Execs Charged
By Marc Stern on
The Takata airbag recall wound down on Friday as the Japanese manufacturer agreed to pay $1 billion in penalties and compensation. Three former executives were also charged.
2017 Nissan Rogue, Nissan Altima, Nissan Frontier
Nissan Wins Best Concept at NAIAS for a Model Consumers Don’t Want
By Denis Flierl on
The Nissan Vmotion 2.0 wins a design award for Best Concept Vehicle at NAIAS. Do consumers really care about this sedan?
A U.S. magistrate refused to free jailed VW executive Oliver Schmidt, ruling he remained a flight risk.
VW Exec Could Face Life Behind Bars For Role In Dieselgate Scandal
By Marc Stern on
A Volkswagen executive held since last Saturday when he was arrested at Miami's airport as he was heading home from a U.S vacation could face life in prison if he is convicted of 11 conspiracy counts in the Dieselgate scandal.
Hyundai Launch Amazon Style Click To Buy Service
Hyundai Launch Amazon Style Click To Buy Service With Quirky UK Commercial
By Dave Ashton on
Hyundai have recently launched an online car buying service called, 'Click to Buy' in the UK which will allow customers to buy a vehicle entirely online.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru BRZ GT300, Nurburgring 24-hour
Subaru Global Motorsport Preview; WRX STI Gets New Enhancements
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s motorsports subsidiary STI shared an overview of Subaru Motorsport activities for the upcoming season. What’s new in 2017?
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Impreza STI
2017 Subaru Impreza STI Breaks Cover in Tokyo; Will it See Production, or is it Just Another Tease?
By Denis Flierl on
The Tokyo Auto Salon begins today and Subaru brings a number of STI-enhanced models including a new 2017 Impreza STI. Will it ever see production?
tesla
Tesla Release Details Of Future Supercharger Costs
By Dave Ashton on
The time for Tesla owners to have an all-you-can-eat access to charging their vehicles seems to have come to an end for new Tesla owners with the company releasing charging costs via a blog post from the company's website.
VW Brand Sales Were Up nearly 3 percent worldwide for 2016 as the automaker shakes off the diesel-rigging scandal.
VW Shakes Off Dieselgate Surpassing Toyota As World’s Number One Automaker
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen seems to have shaken off the negative impact of its diesel emissions scandal to surpass Toyota as the worlds biggest automaker.
Civic_Type_R_Prototype
Very Rare 2017 Civic Type-R Black Edition Ends European Production Run
By Parks McCants on
It’s an exciting time for American Honda Motors and U.S. Honda performance fans as the current Asia, European only Civic Type R production comes to the finish line. What’s next for Civic Type-R?
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2017 Honda Civic EX presents highest degree of tech for the dollar
By Parks McCants on
2017 Honda Civic EX with Honda Sensing is award KBB’s "Best Auto Tech" award in the "area of value." That’s impressive.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX
Number 75 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car Unveiled in Detroit; It’s Sporting a New Livery
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru unveils their new livery for the #75 Subaru WRX STI rally car at NAIAS in Detroit. What other changes are coming?
Tesla Motors
Using Tesla's Ludicrous Mode Too Often May Lose You Power
By Dave Ashton on
Software updates to Tesla's new version 8.0 brings in new features and updates to autopilot, but users are concerned that some features have become limited, especially with the Ludicrous mode.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester Turns 20; Is the Small SUV Losing its Luster?
By Denis Flierl on
The first generation Subaru Forester made its debut 20 years ago in Japan this year. Is the Forester SUV losing its luster?
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is Coming to NY
By Patrick Rall on
Early this morning, FCA released a statement announcing that their new performance halo vehicle – named the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – will make its world debut ahead of the 2017 New York International Auto Show and until we get to the Big Apple show in April, FCA will offers teaser information on the new vehicle at a model-specific website.
Seeking desperately to settle Dieselgate before the change of adminstrations, VW agreed to pay $4.3 billion in civil and criminal penalties.
Volkswagen Settles Dieselgate For Another $4.3 Billion; 6 Charged
By Marc Stern on
Trying to settle its emissions cheating scandal before the new administration takes over, Volkswagen Wednesday agreed to pay an additional $4.3 billion in fines and penalties.
2007_Acura_MDX
Your late model Acura, Honda may be included in expanded Takata Airbag recall
By Parks McCants on
As announced Tuesday evening by Honda Motor Company Japan: An additional 772,000 Acura and Honda cars and SUVs will be included in the latest wave of the Takata Airbag Recall, the biggest auto-related safety recall in automotive history.

2017 Nissan Rogue, GT-R, Versa Note
3 Popular Nissan Models Get Impressive Awards; One Will Surprise You
By Denis Flierl on
Three popular Nissan vehicles get singled out for special awards this week. One will surprise you.
A Key Volkswagen Executive Has Been Charged In The Dieselgate Scandal.
U.S. Snags, Charges VW Exec in Miami; Other Execs Told To Stay Away
By Marc Stern on
In an ironic twist, though VW has settled most of the charges against it in Dieselgate a key executive was arrested and held in the diesel-rigging scandal.
Samsung STI battery
Samsung Announce Cutting Edge EV Battery With 300 Mile Range And A 20 Minute Charge - Is Tesla Scared?
By Dave Ashton on
Range anxiety is one of the main hurdles for most EV vehicles manufacturers in the coming years, the ability for the vehicle to go as far as possible on a single charge. Samsung may now have the answer with a new battery cell in the works, which plans to provide a range of up to 372 miles and can be charged in 20 minutes.
2018 Jaguar F-Type
Jaguar Freshens Up F-Type for 2018
By Will Maley on
How do you update a sports car that generally well regarded? If you're Jaguar, you make subtitle changes.
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