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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 WRX, Wards 10 Best Engines
Subaru WRX 2.0-liter Turbo Cruises to 2nd Straight Wards 10 Best Engines Win
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX 2.0-liter turbo proudly carries home its second straight Wards 10 Best Engines Award.
BMW M2 Coupe
Here’s What Makes the BMW M2 an Emotional Pick
By Denis Flierl on
In Japan’s Car of the Year 2017 award, the BMW loses to the new Subaru Impreza compact. Why did it get the “Emotional Award”?
An Instrumented Test Vehicle Slams Into A Barrier During SUV Safety Testing
NHTSA Wants Auto Industry To Move Faster On Takata Airbag Recalls
By Marc Stern on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a speed-up campaign for the record-breaking Takata airbag recall.
The FTC Wants To A New Round Of Questions Answered In The Dieselgate Scandal.
Is There A Smoking Gun In A Pile Of Wiped Dieselgate Cellphones?
By Marc Stern on
The Federal Trade Commission has asked the court to allow it to revisit a pile of wiped cellphones with Volkswagen's corporate witness in the criminal probe phase of the Dieselgate scandal.
We agree, but also disagree with Car and Driver on CX-9
Mazda CX-9 Earns Car and Driver 10Best Spot, Why That Leaves Us Confused
By John Goreham on
Car and Driver Loves Mazdas, and so do we, but...
Best Aftermarket Tires For Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado, Canyon
Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado, Canyon - Best Aftermarket Tires For On and Off Road
By John Goreham on
Once your OEM tires have lived their useful life, what is the best tire for off-road, but can still be quiet on the highway?
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Watch a New Camaro ZL1 Race a C7 Corvette Z06 with Impressive Results
By Patrick Rall on
Since the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was first introduced with the same supercharged LT4 engine as the C7 Corvette Z06, there has been speculation as to how much faster the lightweight Corvette would be when compared to the heavier muscle car – but thanks to the folks at Hennessey, we don’t have to speculate anymore.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, IIHS top safety picks
Subaru Earns 5 More Top Awards for Safety
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Forester, Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek and WRX have once again received top marks for safety.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
New Subaru Impreza Wins Japan’s “Car of the Year”; It Beats an Impressive List of Cars
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Subaru Impreza has been named 2016–2017 “Car of the Year” in Japan. It beats an impressive list of cars to win.
VW's Jetta GLI Has Earned The Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick + for 2017
VW Jetta Wins IIHS Top Safety Pick +; 5 Others Named Top Safety Picks
By Marc Stern on
VW's Jetta won the 2017 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick + award. Five other VWs were named Top Safety Picks.
Audi Q7 Wins Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
Audi A4, Q5 Win Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick + Honors
By Marc Stern on
Audi's A4 and Q5 were named recipients of the highest safety award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Top Safety Pick +.
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Honda Civic K.B.B.’s most awarded car for 2016
By Parks McCants on
That’s no small accomplishment for Honda with no lack of well built performers in the compact sedan segment. What makes the Civic difference?
Chevrolet's new 9-speed transmission to boost fuel mileage on 2017 Malibu
By Mary Conway on
GM is expanding its use of multiple speed transmissions. It will start the transformations with its popular Chevrolet Malibu. The nine-speed is expected to improve the smoothness of the ride and boost MPG numbers.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec
Lawsuit Against Mercedes' Diesel Vehicles Is Kicked to the Curb
By Will Maley on
It should come as no surprise that various investigations and lawsuits began on other automakers who sold diesel vehicles after Volkswagen was found cheating with theirs.
2017 raptor testing
Why Transmission Testing is Delaying the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor
By Patrick Rall on
A report by Reuters confirmed that 2017 Ford F150 pickups are piling up at storage facilities between production and dealerships as the automaker works to complete testing of the new 10-speed automatic transmission – and today we look at why this testing process is preventing the company from shipping these new trucks.
2017 camaro pro stock
Line, Enders, Coughlin to Campaign 6th Gen Camaro Pro Stock Cars in 2017
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced that there will be a new Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock car racing in the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and among others, Jeg Coughlin Jr, Erica Enders and 2016 champion Jason Line will campaign these 6th generation-inspired Camaro race cars.
2017 Toyota Corolla safer than Honda Civic
2017 Toyota Corolla Now Rated Safer Than Honda Civic
By John Goreham on
2017 Toyota Corolla Gets Safety Monkey Off Its Back With Top Score
Toyota Tops In IIHS Safety Ratings
Toyota & Lexus Top the Industry In Safety Again With Most Top-rated Models
By John Goreham on
The RAV4, Prius, Prius V, Camry, Corolla, Join the Lexus RC, RX, NX, and ES at the top of the industry’s most important safety ranking.
2017 Nissan Rogue, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, IIHS Top Safety Picks Plus
New Nissan Rouge, Altima and Maxima All Earn Highest IIHS Safety Ratings [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2017 Nissan Rogue, Altima and Maxima all earn top safety ratings from IIHS.
BMW M2, Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe
BMW M2 Beats Expensive Sports Cars to Take “Best New Premium Sports/Performance Car” Award
By Denis Flierl on
The new BMW M2 beats much more expensive sports cars to take home the “Best New Premium Sports / Performance Car” award. Which sports cars does it beat?
2017 Subaru Forester
2017 Subaru Forester Scores “Best Compact Utility Vehicle” Award; It Beats 3 Popular SUVs
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Forester scores as the “Best Compact Utility Vehicle”in the Canadian AJAC awards. What vehicles does it beat?
Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Pickup
Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Pickup Is An Australian Affair Only
By Will Maley on
Most markets will need to wait until next year to get their hands on the all-new Mercedes-Benz X-Class. But if you live in Australia, Mercedes has decided to gift you a new truck.
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What turbocharging does for 2017 Honda CR-V performance
By Parks McCants on
We’ve had more than one reader question the benefits of turbocharging Honda’s best selling compact crossover/SUV. How does turbocharging makes 2017 CR-V a superior drive experience.
Challenger GT throwing snow
The Dodge Challenger GT is Officially the 1st Ever All-Wheel Drive Muscle Car
By Patrick Rall on
It has been speculated for months, but this morning, FCA introduced the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT – the first ever factory-built American muscle car with all-wheel drive.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI
A New Subaru WRX STI All-Electric is Coming; The Only Question is When
By Denis Flierl on
An all-new Subaru WRX STI All-Electric performance car is coming; The question is when.
VW To Compete With Uber; Plans Expanded Self-Drive, Electric Services
VW Challenges Uber In Ride-Hailing Marketplace
By Marc Stern on
As part of its effort recover from the devastating Dieselgate emissions scandal, Volkswagen has embarked on a new ride-sharing program and will compete with Uber.
BMW M2 Coupe, BMW M240i, Car and Driver 10Best
BMW M2/M240i Win Car and Driver’s 10Best Compact Sport Sedans
By Denis Flierl on
The BMW M2 and the BMW M240i make the annual Car and Driver’s 10Best list of the best automobiles for sale in the U.S. It’s nothing new for the M240i.
2017 Subaru BRZ
Newly-Remodeled Subaru BRZ Won’t Arrive in the UK Until Spring
By Denis Flierl on
The UK will have to wait until next year to get the updated 2017 Subaru BRZ. They also only get one trim.
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C&D ranks Honda Ridgeline ‘2017 Best Midsize Pickup’
By Parks McCants on
Our friends at Car&Driver just announced it’s 2017 “10 Best Trucks and SUV” picks. American Honda Motors won two categories.
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Honda’s ‘Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem’ a glimpse into the future
By Parks McCants on
It’s been said of late that the evolution of personal transportation is progressing at a faster rate than at any other time in automotive history. Exciting or scary?
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