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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.

2013 NASCAR Charger
Dodge Challenger, Charger Should Return to NASCAR Now
By Patrick Rall on
Sergio Marchionne recently commented that there is a chance that the Dodge brand will return to the world of NASCAR “stock car” racing and in looking at the current state of the FCA motorsports efforts – this seems like the perfect time for the Dodge Charger and the Dodge Challenger to head back into America’s most popular racing series.
How Toyota will meet 2021 EPA fuel efficiency mandates
How Will Toyota Meet 2025 Fuel Efficiency Mandates?
By John Goreham on
Toyota has a plan to meet the 2021 fuel efficiency mandates, and a key part is TNGA.
This week’s Tesla News hits a wide range of topics
Weekly Tesla News Covers CR’s Poor Review of X and More
By John Goreham on
This week’s Tesla News hits a wide range of topics from Consumer Reports’ Model X review, to a large Solar City project announcement.
2017 Subaru BRZ, 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition, Inazuma Edition
Canada Announces a “New” Limited Edition Subaru BRZ Inazuma; Are they Getting U.S. Left-Overs?
By Denis Flierl on
Canada gets a “new” 2017 Limited Edition Subaru BRZ. Are they getting U.S. left-overs?
You Can Easily Check Your Tire's Air Pressure With A Simple Air Gauge
If You Pay Your Tires Respect, They Will Last Longer For You; Rotate Yearly
By Marc Stern on
All it takes is a little time and the proper steps and you can get ready for a tough winter's driving. You can even realize some big-time savings, as well.
A lesson Tesla and Faraday could learn from Mazda
The deeper reason why the 2017 Mazda Miata RF arriving early matters
By John Goreham on
Mazda has exceeded expectations again with the 2017 Miata RF.
Automoji Bowling Green Corvette emoji screen shot
Chevrolet Corvette Emojis Arrive for iPhone
By Patrick Rall on
If you love using emojis in your text messages, you have an iPhone and you are a diehard Chevrolet Corvette fan, the new Automoji: Bowling Green sticker pack allows you to substitute the front of 27 different Corvettes in place of a smiley face – all for just 99 cents.
Jay Gustafson hellcat record timeslip
Factory Stock Dodge Challenger Hellcat Runs a 10-Second 1/4-mile
By Patrick Rall on
The same Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that ran an 11.08 last weekend was back at the track this past Saturday for the final day of the season, and Jay Gustafson made the most of the cool air – running a 10.99 with his 100% stock-to-the-tires Hellcat Challenger.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV
5 Improvements You Can Expect to See on the New 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Crosstrek is the next vehicle in the lineup to get a complete makeover. What’s coming?
2017 Subaru BRZ, 2017 Toyota 86
Why New Subaru BRZ Gets Drastic Price Cut in Australia; What About the Toyota 86?
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru BRZ gets huge price cuts in Australia. What about the Toyota 86?
Audi's Quattro Technology May Soon Be Reaching New Heights
Audi Eyes Moon For Its Next Great Adventure; Quattro Lunar Rovers
By Marc Stern on
Audi's Quattro system will be going to new heights as it scales the mountains of the moon in 2017 as part of an effort to win the LunarX prize.
2017 Subaru WRX STI
New Subaru WRX STI Gets a Shot at the Most Challenging Motorsports Event in America
By Denis Flierl on
After a three year hiatus, the new 2017 Subaru WRX STI rally car will get a shot at the most challenging motorsport event in America. What is it?
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
How New Impreza Helps Subaru Showcase Automaker’s Environmental Stewardship
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza is on display at Japan’s EcoPro 2016. How does it help promote environmental stewardship?
Porsche Macan Four-Cylinder Soars to 40 Percent Penetration
Sales Respond Positively To Porsche Macan’s Power Options
By Marc Stern on
More than likely there a few nervous sales execs when the four-cylinder option debuted in the Porsche Macan. Those nerves likely faded quickly when the compact crossover soared to 40 percent sales penetration and stayed there.
Honda_Thunderhill_25_ Hour
Team Honda Research Civic assaults NASA Thunder Hill 25 hour x 2
By Parks McCants on
One of the most unique endurance racing venues in North America comes to Thunder Hill this weekend in Willows, California. Honda returns to the track with 2 HPD equipped, Honda Team Research built 2017 Honda Civic Turbo Coupes.
California Has Laid Out An Ambitious Plan For Its VW Dieselgate Settlement Cash
California, Just How Much Do You Think VW Owes You, Huh??
By Marc Stern on
California laid out a menu of options it would like to fund with its trove of Dieselgate cash. Somehow, the list looks very ambitious for the state. Could it be that it expects the automaker to pay its settlement and a "fair share" or two more?
2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Titan
“New” Nissan Frontier Continues to Pull Hard Before Major Makeover
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Nissan Frontier continues to pull hard for the brand. It’s due for a major overhaul but it isn’t hurting sales.
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru BRZ
Subaru’s Sports Cars WRX/STI and BRZ Stay Glowing Hot in Canada
By Denis Flierl on
As the temperature drops in Canada, the 2017 Subaru WRX/STI and BRZ sports cars get hot.
The Porsche Mission E electric super-car is expected to sell about 20,000 copies a year.
Porsche To Embark On “Mission E-Possible” With New Electric In 2019
By Marc Stern on
Porsche has high hopes for the Mission E electric. The automaker hopes they can move about 20,000 per year or about a quarter of the number of Macan SUVs that it moves. The Mission E, a super-car unveiled at the Frankfort Auto Show last year, is expected to be lightning fast to 62 kph and still have a 300-mile-plus range.
2017 Dodge Challenger T/A
2017 Dodge Challenger T/A Production Begins
By Patrick Rall on
If you have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A that you have ordered over the past six weeks, your wait is nearly over – as a new report states that production of the new Challenger T/A has begun in the Brampton Assembly Plant.
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Hispanic Motor Press votes 2017 Civic Hatchback ‘Compact Car of the Year’
By Parks McCants on
The first of what I anticipate will be many honors for Honda’s first turbocharged 5-door Civic Hatchback comes from our Hispanic Motor Press freinds. Compact Car of the Year, now that’s a nice start.
Callaway SC740 Camaro
Callaway Lifts the 2017 Camaro ZL1 to 740hp for $17k
By Patrick Rall on
The high performance GM tuning experts at Callaway have rolled out their new SC740 package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – lifting the output to 740 horsepower for the special price of $16,995.
Yellow Mustang at NAIAS
Ford Mustang Leads in November as Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger Post Worst Sales of 2016
By Patrick Rall on
After trailing the Chevrolet Camaro in September and October sales, a combination of a sales surge for the Ford Mustang with the worst sales month of the year for the Camaro has allowed the Mustang to climb back to the top of the muscle car chart – even as sales slump across the segment compared to last year.
2017 Nissan Rogue, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Star Wars
How the New Nissan Rogue Crossover Puts Up Star Wars Numbers
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan has the force behind it as it sets record numbers in November. The 2017 Rogue crossover leads the charge.
2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI
Subaru WRX/STI Performs Better With Age; What's Driving the Success?
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance sedans achieve better showroom performance as the year comes to an end. What's driving the success?
2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Outback Leads Subaru to the Longest Success Streak of Any Automaker in America
By Denis Flierl on
Outback leads Subaru to new heights. They have the longest success streak of any automaker in America.
Although it is new the Alltrack is turning in strong sales.
Despite Dieselgate, VW Turns In Reasonable November Sales Numbers
By Marc Stern on
Still reeling from the Dieselgate emissions scandal that continues to embroil Volkswagen, the automaker nevertheless turned in more than reasonable sales performance numbers.
Cadillac lands Jeff Gordon to drive its new DPi-V.R race car
By Mary Conway on
Racing superstar Jeff Gordon announced on his website that he will be one of the drivers when the all new Cadillac DPi-V.R takes to the track for the 2017 Rolex 24.
Audi Set Another Record For Sales In November
Led By Crossovers, Audi Sets 71st Consecutive Sales Mark; Sedan Sales Off
By Marc Stern on
Audi continued on a record sales pace in November as the automaker set a record 71st consecutive month of sales increases.
2017_Acura_RLX_Sport_Hybrid
Acura’s RLX flagship hybrid sedan unchanged for 2017
By Parks McCants on
2017 Acura RLX sport hybrid luxury sedan begins dealership sales today as a carryover. Perfect? Perhaps.
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