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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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Tesla Extend Free Supercharging With A New Vehicle Until January 15 2017
By Dave Ashton on
If you want unlimited use of Tesla's supercharger network, you now have another two weeks to order a new vehicle as the deadline has been extended until 15th January 2017.
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Coming from American Honda Motors in 2017
By Parks McCants on
2016 was an epic year for American Honda Motors fans as the big “H” powered forward on the reinvention of its entire lineup including Civic Coupe Si, Hatchback and the reinvented Ridgeline Pickup. What’s coming from American Honda Motors in 2017
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Detailing the 2017 Dodge Challenger Model Lineup
By Patrick Rall on
After reading some of the comments on my piece where we looked at the build page for the 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A, I thought that it might be time to put together a piece detailing the many trimlines of the newest Challenger, as more than a few people who read that build-and-price piece on the new T/A aren’t sure where it fits into the lineup – or which trimlines are available for the new model year.
Wait for the 2018 Camry or buy now?
Three Reasons To Wait For The 2018 Toyota Camry - And One Reason Not To
By John Goreham on
There is a new Camry coming. If you are considering buying, should yu wait, or buy now?
Toyota Prius Tops List of Cars Owners Keep the Longest
More Owners Keep Their Toyota Prius Long-Term
By John Goreham on
The Prius is the top car on a list of vehicles owners keep longer than ten years.
Jaguar XFR
Certain Jaguar and Land Rover Models Under Investigation For Roll-Away Risk
By Will Maley on
If you're the owner of a 2013 Jaguar XF or a 2012 - 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, then you should pay attention to this story.
2017 Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Crosstrek, WRX STI, winter driving tips
These Winter Driving Tips Could Keep You Alive in 2017 [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Here’s good tips to know about winter driving that could keep you alive in 2017. Check out the short video.
2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX
Subaru’s Future Stays Hot With the WRX STI; Why it's a Core Value for the Brand
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX and WRX STI will be the only two cars Subaru brings to NAIAS in Detroit. What does it tell performance fans?
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Tesla Begins Autopilot Updates To A Select Few
By Dave Ashton on
Tesla begins to roll out the updates to its Enhanced Auto Pilot, with a 1,000 vehicles in the first round of updates and the rest in the following week.
Hyundai Tucson IX
Hyundai Tucson IX 2 Fuel Cell SUV Has A 348 Mile Range, Coming January 2018
By Dave Ashton on
The race is on for providing the EV vehicle with the furthest range and Hyundai are on the case with a new fuel cell for the Tucson, possibly available by January 2018 which will provide a 348 mile range.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek hybrid, New Subaru 3-Row Crossover
Here’s What’s Coming from Subaru in the New Year; New Models and Fuel-Sipping Technology
By Denis Flierl on
In 2017 Subaru will launch 2 new models, unveil a new 3-Row Crossover and a few refreshes are on tap.
Nissan plug-in hybrid, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Nissan Qashqai
Here’s How Nissan Picks the Pocket of Mitsubishi in 2017
By Denis Flierl on
Last year, Nissan acquired 34 percent of Mitsubishi. In 2017, they will pick their pocket and pull out a new plug-in hybrid.
Audi and the City of Las Vegas Have Agreed To Allow Some Models To "Talk" With City Traffic Lights In An Early V2V Deployment.
Technology Upgrades Featured In Audi For 2017 - Audi Lineup for 2017
By Marc Stern on
Major additions in Audi's technology packages highlight the Volkswagen's subsidiary's lineup for 2017. In addition, the three-row Q7 has been restyled so it is smaller on the outside, yet roomier on the inside.
Torque News' Top News Story Of 2016 Was the Dieselgate Scandal And Related Issues
Here Is Our List Of 2016’s 10 Top Auto News Stories
By Marc Stern on
At the end of every year, periodicals publish lists of stories. In the auto world, you can have many different "top" stories from "top reviews of 2016" to "top truck stories of 2016" to "top racing stories of 2016." Here is our list of the 10 top auto news stories of 2016.
Hyundai Veloster
The Hyundai Veloster Still Holds Its Head High Against The Competition
By Dave Ashton on
Even with its asymmetrical door layout and a few years under its belt, the Hyundai Veloster is still wearing well and can keep its head held high up against the competition.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Here's How Subaru Uses Ordinary to Do the Extraordinary
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is an ordinary car company that is having extraordinary success. How does the small Japanese auto maker do it?
Tesla Model 3
Getting Ready For Model 3: Exclusive Tesla Book Review.
By Dave Ashton on
There are few books on the market that cover the whole gamut of the Tesla Model 3 and what is in store when the vehicle is finally released. I take a look through the book 'Getting Ready For Model 3' by Roger S. Pressman to see what it delivers.
2017 Nissan Rogue, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Star Wars
Nissan’s Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition Model isn’t so Hot
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Rogue is a hot crossover for Nissan, but fans aren’t purchasing the limited edition Star Wars model. Why aren’t fans buying it?
Consumer Reports Has Some Surprising Cars To Avoid When Shopping Used
VW’s GTi Among Consumer Reports 10 Used Cars To Avoid
By Marc Stern on
Every year, Consumer Reports editors sit down and, after sifting through thousands reports, they come up with a listing of used cars to avoid. This year, there are some surprises on the list.
2017 Subaru BRZ, Magellan Navi
2017 Subaru BRZ Gets New Magellan Navigation App
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announces the 2017 BRZ Sports coupe gets new Magellan navigation app.
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TN's Best Performance Car Stories of 2016
By Patrick Rall on
Performance cars aren’t the bestselling vehicles in the US, but they are among the most popular in the United States among enthusiasts so today, we bring you the best TorqueNews performance car stories of 2016 – with a look at a variety of different types of performance oriented cars from around the world.
Honda Ridgeline Black edition
2017 Honda Ridgeline recalled for Rear Wire Harness inspection
By Parks McCants on
Honda issues a precautionary safety recall for a possible supplier manufacturing defect related to 2017 Ridgeline's rear wiring harness. Is your pickup included?
People keep Camrys longer than other midsize cars - here's why
Toyota Camry - The Midsize Car People Keep The Longest
By John Goreham on
The top-selling midsize car in America is also the one owners keep the longest.
2018 Subaru WRX STI
2018 Subaru WRX STI Won’t be Getting New 2.0L FA Turbo Boxer
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru WRX STI will stick with the 2.5-liter turbo boxer. When will it get the new 2.0L FA turbo engine?
BMW i8, BMW i3
New BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition to Debut at NAIAS
By Denis Flierl on
BMW will bring a new i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition to the North American International Auto Show in January. What sets it apart?
Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors End Of Year News Roundup: Including Electric Stocks and Twitter Power
By Dave Ashton on
Tesla motors have had an eventful year in 2016 with new model announcements, the expansion of their Gigafactory and the ups and downs in the press, amongst other things. 2017 looks to be an expansion on their plans cemented in 2016, so what does the end of the year and 2017 hold for the company?
In this simulation, a driver activaes Skype to participate in a conference call behind the wheel. Is this a great idea or not?
Life In The Distraction Lane: Volvo To Implement Skype In 90-Series
By Marc Stern on
Volvo plans to integrate Skype for Business in its 90-Series models so, the automaker believes, drivers can participate in business conference calling. The problem is that with all of the distractions drivers no face, isn't this just one more?
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Honda initiates new year safety recall for Odyssey minivan
By Parks McCants on
According to USA Today and others: In the name of precautionary safety measures, Honda announced a second row seat related safety recall for Odyssey, the # 1 selling minivan in North America.
There's a tune out with perfect betting advice. It's the kind of advice that keeps cars with their owners.
Sometimes This Tune Has The Best Advice When It Comes To Car Bets
By Marc Stern on
Maybe, if Brandon Marshall had listened to "The Gambler," he wouldn't be walking around while his Porsche heads to Antonio Brown. The wide receivers wagered "the pinks" on who would garner more yardage. In the last weekend of the regular season, Brown has an insurmountable lead.
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TN's Best Full Size Pickup Truck Stories of 2016
By Patrick Rall on
Full size trucks are the most popular vehicles in the US market and with 2016 being a big year for big trucks, we have put together a list of some of the most significant news stories of our 2016 coverage of the full size truck segment in the US – including Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Ram and Toyota.
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