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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.

Lannoo Hellcat Charger
Fully Stock Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Runs an 11.07
By Patrick Rall on
After featuring a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat owner who was able to run an 11.08 ¼ mile time with a 100% stock-to-the-tires car, today we bring you a look at a Hellcat Charger owner who was able to run slightly quicker in stock form – seemingly making this car and driver combination the quickest of the Hellcat community in stock form.
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2017 HR-V crossover drives American Honda to November record sales
By Parks McCants on
While there’s a bit more to the story than HR-V, the Fit platformed subcompact crossover recorded a sales gain of 132% month over month (8,141 units sold) up 96.1% for the year. Honda’s subcompact crossover offering is on fire.
All-New 2018 Toyota Camry Sends Chills Down One's Back
By John Goreham on
The new Camry is coming sooner than you think and it is rumored to be very impressive.
Rolls-Royce Project Cullinan Mule
Rolls-Royce Debuts Project Cullinan's Production Body
By Will Maley on
It is no secret that Rolls-Royce has been working on an SUV or “all-terrain, high-sided vehicle.” But the only pictures we have seen of it is a Phantom mule with a raised ride height. That changed today.
Toyota Highlander Outsells Honda Pilot by 2 to 1
Toyota Highlander Sales Go Ballistic - Outsells Pilot, Pathfinder by 2 to 1
By John Goreham on
Toyota’s Highlander’s sales nearly double in November, passes competition.
Used Tesla Buyer's Guide
Used Tesla Buyer's Guide- Why The Normal Rules Don't Apply
By John Goreham on
Tesla expert Alex Guberman covers a topic that many Tesla fans have been looking for help with – used Tesla buying.
Pursley Camaro Z28
December Camaro of the Month: Brandon Pursley's 1991 Camaro Z28
By Patrick Rall on
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for December 2016 is the custom, LS1-powered 1991 Camaro Z28 shown above – which is owned by Brandon Pursley.
Kia K8 Leak
Picture of Production Kia GT Leaks Out. New Video Teases It
By Will Maley on
The Kia GT sedan has been a source of rumor and speculation since it was first shown as a concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. But this week, we have gotten our first look at the production model.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
New Subaru Impreza is Already Earning Top Safety Awards [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2017 Subaru Impreza is already earning the highest safety awards. The first comes from NCAP in Japan.
Cadillac's new DPi-V.R Prototype Race Car has less horsepower than the 2016 CTS-V
By Mary Conway on
Cadillac unveiled its top-secret DPi-V.R Prototype Race Car For 2017. According to its spec sheet, the race car will produce 600 horsepower. The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is rated at 640 horsepower.
Judge Grants Extra Time In VW Emissions Talks
Judge Delays Hearing So Second Dieselgate Agreement Can Be Found
By Marc Stern on
The judge presiding over the ongoing talks in the 3.0-liter V-6 portion of the Dieselgate Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement has given negotiators two weeks to resolve issues.
Gustofson Hellcat Challenger
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Runs an 11.08 Factory Stock 1/4-mile
By Patrick Rall on
When the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was introduced, it came with the quickest official quarter mile time of any stock muscle car – with NHRA certified figures of 11.20 with the stock tires and 10.80 with drag radials – but this past weekend, a Hellcat Challenger owner in Maryland ran a stunning 11.08 quarter mile with every factory components including the stock Pirelli tires.
Toyota Sienna Owners - Don't Ignore This Recall
Toyota Sienna Owners - Your Sliding Doors Could Open While Driving
By John Goreham on
Toyota says that the Sienna’s sliding doors may open on their own – details below.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Canadian Rally Championship
Subaru WRX STI Scores Manufacturer’s Title in Canada; Its AWD Shines Again
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI does it again and secures the Manufacturer’s Title in the Canadian Rally Championship. Its AWD shines again.
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Honda Motors hits yet another homerun with 2017 CR-V crossover
By Parks McCants on
I drove Honda’s next best seller from Monterey, California to San Francisco, and frankly, although the 2-row crossover was branded CR-V, my brain told me that I was driving a midsize luxury SUV.
VW Will Join Other Automakers In An Ambitious Electric Vehicle Charge Network Plan
Will Euro EV Charging Plan Become A Blueprint For The U.S.?
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen and three other automakers have announced ambitious plans to grow a network of thousands of high-capacity charging stations across Europe so that driving an electric will be like driving a gasoline-powered vehicle.
Wehmeyer Hellcat Challenger
November Hellcat of the Month: Justin Wehmeyer's Challenger is a Family Affair
By Patrick Rall on
The November Hellcat of the Month, as chosen by the members of the Hellcat Group Facebook page, is the Plum Crazy Dodge Challenger shown here, which is owned by the father and son team of Justin and Tim Wehmeyer – and which has an interesting story that begins with a classic Chevrolet muscle car.
Mazda recalls Mazda6 sedan and Tribute crossover.
Two Quiet Mazda Recalls Not to Miss on Mazda6 and Tribute
By John Goreham on
Mazda’s new Mazda6 has blinker issues, and the old Tribute may catch fire.
Tesla news includes Trump angle
Tesla Motors News From Expert Alex Touches On Trump Supporter and More
By John Goreham on
Tesla owner and Expert Alex Guberman brings up interesting points this week in his outstanding Tesla news video.
2017 Camaro ZL1 on the dyno
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Hits the Dyno, Lays Down 554rwhp
By Patrick Rall on
New 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s are reaching owners around the country, leading to real world examples of the supercharged GM muscle car in action – including this video showing a 6th gen Camaro ZL1 hitting the dyno and laying down 554 stock rear wheel horsepower.
2017 Raptor race truck
Stock 2017 Ford Raptor F150 Finishes the Baja 1000 - and Drives Home
By Patrick Rall on
A new 2017 Ford F150 Raptor that is mechanically identical to the trucks reaching dealerships around the country recently participated in the grueling Baja 1000 off-road race, finishing 3rd in the Stock Full class and then driving the team home – in a race where 128 vehicles didn’t make it to the finish line.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Diesel Could Be A Thing Of The Past At Mercedes
By Will Maley on
The Volkswagen diesel emission has many automakers reconsidering their plans for the fuel in the U.S. Case in point is Mercedes-Benz.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, EV
Subaru Targets the Next-Generation Crosstrek to Get Full-Electrification
By Denis Flierl on
Electric vehicles are coming to the Subaru lineup, and the the next-generation 2018 Crosstrek will be first to get the new electric drivetrain.
Honda HR-V McCants
Honda HR-V crossover earns Consumer Guide's coveted 2017 Best Buy Award
By Parks McCants on
In what’s been touted as the “hottest” emerging new car segment in North America, Honda’s Fit world-platform derived subcompact crossover HR-V just took Mazda CX3 and all comers to the proverbial mat!
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2017 Honda Pilot earns Consumer Guide's ‘Automotive Best Buy Award’
By Parks McCants on
The reinvented Honda Pilot SUV just earned Consumer Guide's “Automotive Best Buy Award” in the red hot midsize crossover SUV segment -- it’s that good!
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2017 Honda Ridgeline earns Consumer Guide’s 'Automotive Best Buy Award' [Video]
By Parks McCants on
In its first year of production, the reinvented 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup earns Consumer Guide’s "Automotive Best Buy Award" in the compact pickup truck segment. Heck, I thought Ridgeline was midsize!
The VW CC May Be Replaced By The Newly Revealed Arteon
Arteon Could Join VW’s High-End Lineup In Place Of CC
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen unveiled a concept sketch of the new Arteon that could make its debut in the U.S. in 2018. It is built on the Passat platform and is likely the replacement for the CC.
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Bill Gamble's Dodge Challenger Hellcat Sets 3 World Records
By Patrick Rall on
Bill Gamble took his record-setting Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat back to the track this past weekend and thanks to a combination of seat time and good air, Gamble’s supercharged Mopar muscle car was able to reset two of his own world records while claiming a new record – the quickest modern Hemi-powered car with a manual transmission.
Winter Snow Tires
Winter Snow Tires - Why They Are Free and Where To Get Them
By John Goreham on
Winter is coming, as the saying goes. If you’ve been putting off getting winter tires, here are some things to consider.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Tall Pines Rally, Antonine L’Estage
Pastrana Catches More Air than Ground at Tall Pines Rally
By Denis Flierl on
Travis Pastrana drove the Subaru WRX STI at Tall Pines Rally as a practice event. He gets more air than ground.
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