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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.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Global Sales of EyeSight-Equipped Subaru Vehicles Surpass a Huge Milestone; How Does it Benefit Consumers?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced they surpassed a huge milestone in global sales of their safety system EyeSight.
Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra Value Edition Has More Than You Would Expect
By Dave Ashton on
The Value Edition from Hyundai is about offering more value and comfort for your money, which has now been extended to the new Elantra.
VW's Moia Will Use Atlas As Part Of Its Mobility Strategy
VW Has Huge Mobility Plans For Its Moia Unit
By Marc Stern on
VW will reach the top of the mobility market through its brand-new Moia subsidiary. The automaker has already established a partnership with Gett, however, Moia will also help to close the loop on mobility.
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Honda CB 1100 Motorcycle returns to U.S. in 2017
By Parks McCants on
A blast from the past, ‘Disco Bike?’ well yes and no. Honda’s venerable take on the CB 4 cylinder air cooled superbike of yesteryear comes to the the U.S. in 2017 a changed contender.


McLaren Lineup
Ferrari and McLaren Add More Models To the Takata Airbag Recall
By Will Maley on
The Takata airbag recall has ballooned into the largest automotive recall and the numbers are staggering. As of today, NHTSA reports that 29 million vehicles have 46 million inflators that can shoot out shrapnel, either injuring or killing someone. That's the U.S. alone. The number climbs even higher around the world.
Tesla News -Elon Musk to meet President-elect Trump
Tesla News Includes Meeting Between Trump and Musk
By John Goreham on
This week's Tesla news has quite a bit of infor for fans of the brand.
BMW i8, BMW Mi8
If You Think the BMW i8 is for the Rich and Famous, a Pricier M i8 Has Been Confirmed
By Denis Flierl on
Get ready for a new BMW M i8 sports car. It’s been confirmed by BMW M
2017 Subaru Forester, Forester 2.0XT, Wards 10 Best Engine awards
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Gets Wards 10 Best Engine Kudos; What Makes this Engine Superior?
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru Forester gets major Kudos from Wards 10 Best Engines awards. Why makes this engine superior?
Tesla model S
How Tesla Reached Model S P85D 'Insane" Performance Lawsuit Settlement in Norway
By Dave Ashton on
Tesla has reached an out-of-court settlement with 126 Norwegian customers who claimed the car's performance did not match the companies claims to power output.
Though the body may look the same, the 2018 Audi Q5 will be different underneath the body panels.
2018 Audi Q5 May Look The Same, But It Is A New, Refined Crossover
By Marc Stern on
Though the 2018 Audi Q5 may look like its predecessor, it is wholly different. It's true Audi kept the body panels much the same, however, like VW's motto many years ago, "the change is underneath the skin."
Why owners will love the 2016 Mazda CX-9
Three Reasons Owners Will Love the 2016 Mazda CX-9 AWD
By John Goreham on
The all-new CX-9 has a lot going for it. Here are our three favorite parts of this vehicle.
Tommy's 770rwhp Camaro ZL1
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with a Short Mod List Makes 770rwhp
By Patrick Rall on
A few weeks back, we brought you a short video showing a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 on the dyno in stock form and today, we bring you a look at that same supercharged GM muscle car, which has received a few new components and a few hundred extra wheel horsepower.
Maserati Levante
High-Performance Maserati Levante Could Be In The Cards
By Will Maley on
The Maserati Levante is already a potent crossover. The higher-output 3.0L twin-turbo V6 pumps 424 horsepower and hits 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. But for some, that isn't enough.
2017 Mustang GT500 search screen shot
2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Pops Up on Ford.com
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company hasn’t officially acknowledged the rumors of the upcoming Mustang Shelby GT500, but a listing on Google from Ford.com and a Shelby GT500 extension on the Ford website suggests that a new high performance Mustang is on its way for 2017 – presumably storming onto the scene to battle the Dodge Hellcat cars.
Widebody Hellcat Challenger in Fateof the Furious
Widebody Dodge Challenger Hellcat Appears in New Movie Trailer
By Patrick Rall on
The first trailer for the upcoming 8th installation of the famed “Fast and the Furious” movie series dropped this weekend and included in this 3-minute clip is a good look at a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with a widebody kit – which has in turn stoked up the rumors of a widebody Challenger coming from Dodge.
Sasha Selipanov
Hyundai Genesis Gains Bugatti Chiron Designer: What Could He Bring?
By Dave Ashton on
Hyundai's vehicle lineup now has the addition of ex-Bugatti designer Alexander 'Sasha' Selipanov to invigorate their luxury model lines.
Winter Vehicle Guide
Looking For A Vehicle Good In Snow? - TN’s Winter Vehicle Compilation 2016
By John Goreham on
Torque News introduces our first winter vehicle compilation. Select stories about winter vehicle tests and snow-related vehicle topics.
Miata Hardtop shopping tips
Hard Top For A Miata - What's a Fair Price?
By John Goreham on
We overview what you should expect to pay for a Miata hardtop.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 WRX STI, 2017 Impreza
4 Things You Don’t Know about Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru uses four versions of Symmetrical AWD for the 2017 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza, WRX/STI and Legacy models. It’s why they beat the competition in the snow.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Brochure Leak
Next Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Makes An Early Debut
By Will Maley on
In a few days, Mercedes-Benz will unveil the next-generation E-Class Coupe. But we already know what it will look like thanks to someone leaking out the brochure.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC LA
Will the 2017 Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar be Ready to Compete with VW and Ford?
By Denis Flierl on
It was a year of preparation for Subaru SRT USA as they used Global Rallycross 2016 to get the new 2017 WRX STI ready for next season. Will the new STI be ready to compete with VW and Ford?
Tesla airbags
Tesla Vehicles Included In Takata Airbag Recall As NHTSA Sets Deadlines For The Replacement
By Dave Ashton on
Vehicles currently being produced by US auto makers Tesla are being recalled for having defective airbags produced by Takata, an automotive parts manufacturer.
VW's Moia Announcement Shows Way To Automaker's Mobility Future
Here Is How Volkswagen Plans To Expand Mobility Options
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen has begun a new subsidiary that is looking at mobility options. Moia, the Berlin-based firm, will explore mobility options such as ride-sharing and related activities.
NSX_GT-3 Pirelli_World_Challenge
Honda, Acura Racing expands 2017 Pirelli World Challenge presence
By Parks McCants on
Honda and Acura are no strangers to the world of Pirelli World Challenge racing. They’ve been there for 27 years in one class or another. 2017's lining up to be an exciting year for Honda fans.
2017 Subaru Forester
What Makes Subaru Forester the Longest Running Top Safety Pick in its Class?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Forester extends its record as the longest running Top Safety Pick in the small SUV class with an 11th win (2007-2017). How does Forester do it?
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
3 Reasons Why Subaru Uses the Boxer Engine; Will It Continue?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru celebrates 50 year of continually using the boxer engine. With plug-in hybrids and all-electrics coming, will it change?
Volkswagen's Golf Family of Models Leads the Automaker's Sales Lineup, Across the Company
If It Seemed Like VW Ads Were Everywhere In 2015, You Were Right
By Marc Stern on
Now we know, it wasn't anyone's imagination; Volkswagen outspent all other automakers in its 2015 ad budget so they were everywhere.
Audi and Las Vegas are working together to tie the automakers V2I system to the city's traffic lights network.
Audi, Las Vegas Make First Public-Private Link To Traffic Lights
By Marc Stern on
In a first for the auto industry, Audi has joined with Las Vegas to tie the automaker's V2I (vehicle-to-information) system network to the city's traffic lights. There are lots of advantages, both agree.
Chevrolet prices the 2018 Equinox to compete
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet has released its pricing for the redesigned Equinox. Priced at $24,475, it is expected to get better fuel mileage than its predecessor.
More Bentley Bentayga Models Are In the Cards
By Will Maley on
The Bentley Bentayga is the British automaker's most controversial models. But it has also become one of its most successful with 5,600 models built - they orignally projected to build 3,600 this year. This has Bentley thinking of growing the Bentayga family.
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