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Automotive News

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 Nissan Maxima
One Enhancement and 2 New Packages are Coming on 2017 Nissan Maxima
By Denis Flierl on
It was totally remodeled last year. The Nissan Maxima gets one minor enhancement for 2017. How much will it cost?
Nissan EV Charging
Charging Nissan LEAF or an Electric Car in The Rain: One Thing To Beware of
By Armen Hareyan on
One of the first questions that electric car buyers ask is can you charge an electric car like Nissan LEAF or Tesla Model S in the rain. This is a much discussed topic in Nissan LEAF and Tesla forums. Here is what owners say and what you should know about charging and EV in the rain. Why you should beware of older outlets.
Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4²
Mercedes-Benz Decides To Send The Maddest G-Class to the U.S.
By Will Maley on
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a vehicle of extremes. On one end is the recently introduced G350d Professional that has been stripped down to the bare essentials to provide something akin to the original G-Wagen.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
Why BMW M2 Defies Convention
By Denis Flierl on
Autocar names BMW M2 as its “Game Changer” in 2016. Why does the newest M machine defy convention?
Tesla Model S 60
Tesla Model S 60 vs Model S 70: Owner Perspectives
By Armen Hareyan on
Yesterday Tesla sent out a press release announcing reintroduction of the the Model S 60. The price is lower than the S 70 and starts at $58,500 after incentives or $667 a month. The range of the Tesla Model S 60 is 210 miles per charge and it achieves a top speed of 130 mph. The zero-to-60 acceleration is 5.5 seconds.
Tesla Model S and Chassis
Single Announcement of Suspension Complaints in Tesla Model S Cars Sends The Stock Down 3%
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Stock lost 3 percent after a word came out that NHTSA is reviewing suspensions complaints in Tesla Model S Cars. What does this mean?

Tesla Model S
Tesla Hot Door Handles: How To Fix The Problem
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model S door handles sometimes can get very hot in summer. Several Tesla owners have attested to this problem and offered their solutions on how to fix it.
Tesla Model S
Suggestions and Guidelines From Tesla Owners When Parking Your Tesla in Parking Lots
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model S has the amazing self-parking mode which you can use for autopilot parking, but when if you are parking your Model S or other Tesla models in a parking lot? Here is what some Tesla owners recommend.
A Closer Look at the Custom Painted Billet Dodge Hellcat Badges
By Patrick Rall on
After receiving some undue negative feedback on the billet aluminum, custom painted Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat badges that we featured last week, today we offer a closer look at the actual product – rather than just a computer generated image of the product.
2016 Mazda CX-3 Best All-Weather Subcompact Crossover
NE Motor Press - 2016 Mazda CX-3 Best All-Weather Subcompact Crossover
By John Goreham on
Mazda’s newest vehicle, the 2016 CX-3, can’t seem to lose a contest.
Ferrari 458 Italia
Why is Ferrari Recalling Certain California and 458 Italia Models?
By Will Maley on
The Takata airbag recall has possibly become the largest automotive recall with scores of automakers fixing vehicles with airbags that could send metal fragments towards occupants in the crash. Sadly, 13 people have been killed and more than 100 people have been injured due to the faulty airbags.
2016 Nissan Altima, 2016 Nissan Maxima, 2016 Nissan Murano
Is Nissan’s Corny Altima Ad the Real World? [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan calls it their “Safety Shield.” Does the corny 2016 Altima ad reflect the real world?
2016 Subaru WRX STI, Canadian Rally Champion, Rocky Mountain Rally
L’Estage Sets All-Time Record in Subaru WRX STI
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX STI makes more global news. There was more to it than just another victory in the CRC.
Nissan Leaf and tire replacement
What Is The Tire Replacement Mileage for Nissan LEAF
By Armen Hareyan on
After you drive your Nissan LEAF for certain amount of miles it's time to change tires, but when is the right time for the tire replacement for LEAF?
2016_Honda_HR-V
Honda to increase HR-V crossover production for North America
By Parks McCants on
The last time we searched the inventory of a major Honda dealership lot, we couldn’t find a 2016 Honda HR-V -- they were sold out!
Mercedes SUV
Mercedes Electric SUV Concept vs Tesla Model X: A Rival with No Supercharging Network
By Armen Hareyan on
Insiders say Mercedes Benz is going to unveil a rival to Tesla Model X in October, an electric SUV concept in Paris Motor Show, but without having a Supercharging Network. What range will it be?

Transformers 5 Camaro
The Newest Transformers Camaro is Wildly Unique
By Patrick Rall on
Transformers 5 is on its way and once again, the leading role of Bumblebee will be played by a yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro, with the newest and most extreme Transformers Camaro being based on the new 6th gen models – although very few aspects of the exterior design are shared with the production muscle car on sale at your local dealership.
New Zealand Charity Mustang GT
New Ford Mustang GT Available in New Zealand Via Children's Charity Auction
By Patrick Rall on
The new Ford Mustang is sold out in New Zealand into well into the 2017 calendar year, but someone with deep enough pockets could drive away a new 2016 Mustang GT later this month while also making a contribution to a children’s cancer charity.
Tesla SEO Elon Musk
Should Elon Musk Get a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?
By Armen Hareyan on
Someone started a single petition on Change.org asking the Swedish Nobel Committee to award Elon Musk the Nobel Prize in Economic Science. Now they are nearing 4000 signatures at the time of this writing.
Tesla Model S
How Much Battery Capacity Tesla Model S Loses In 5 Years
By Armen Hareyan on
What do you think what's your Model S battery capacity and how it will do in 5 years? You will be surprised by learning about this survey results.
Capps runs Johnson in New England Finals
Capps Pilots His Dodge Charger to a 3rd Straight Win for Schumacher Racing
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge Charger funny car teams of Don Schumacher may have gotten off to a slow-ish start for the 2016 Mell Yello Drag Racing Championship series, but this past weekend in New England, Ron Capps gave DSR and Team Mopar their third straight win in the third straight all-Dodge funny car final round.
Update of Tacoma Frame & Leaf Spring Recall –Photos After 2 Years
Update of Tacoma Frame & Leaf Spring Recall Photos After 2 Years
By John Goreham on
Check out what a Tacoma with a new frame and new leaf springs looks like two years after the replacement.
Failed Lexus Over the Air Update to Nav System Angers Customers
Lexus Over the Air Update to Nav System Just Went Badly - Customers Angry
By John Goreham on
What happens when an automatic update goes haywire?
Porsche Panamera Teaser
Porsche Teases and Announces A Reveal Date for Next-Gen Panamera
By Will Maley on
We knew that Porsche would be revealing the next-generation Panamera sometime this year, most likely at the Paris Motor Show. But it appears the German sports car marker is planning to show it sooner.
2016 Subaru WRX STI, Isle of Man TT Challenge
Watch Higgins Pilot 600hp Subaru WRX STI to IOM Record [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Watch this new video of the 2016 Subaru WRX STI shattering the Isle of Man Record on the first attempt.
2016 Nissan Murano, “10 Best Family Cars”
4 Reasons Why Nissan Murano is Voted “10 Best Family Cars”
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Nissan Murano is named "10 Best Family Cars" by Parents magazine and Edmunds. What 4 things stand out?
Tesla Crash Test
Tesla Crash Test: What Happened to This Model S in a Parking Lot Charging
By Armen Hareyan on
Brand new Tesla Model S appears to be hit from the front, while parked in a Las Vegas Parking hotel charging station.
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Turbocharged Baja Ridgeline completes grueling Baja 500
By Parks McCants on
setting the record straight: While Honda News herald's Proctor Racing Group and Honda Performance development Baja Race Truck for winning its class in the SCORE Baja 500, there’s a bit more to the story than that.
Tesla Production
Should Tesla Contracts Nissan To Gain Production Capability
By Armen Hareyan on
Consider the wait for the Tesla Model 3 there is an idea that perhaps Tesla should contract Nissan to gain production capability. Not have Nissan build the car, but if Nissan took over production capability they could ramp up faster. What do you think?
Mercedes-Benz G350d Professional
Mercedes-Benz Takes the G-Class Back To Its Roots
By Will Maley on
When Mercedes-Benz first introduced the G-Class (known as G-Wagen) back in 1979, it was the German equivalent of the Jeep Wrangler; built to go anywhere in the world, with the barest of creature comforts.
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