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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.

Tesla supercharger image by John Goreham
Tesla Creates Second-Class Owners With New Supercharger Caste System
By John Goreham on
Tesla’s Model3 customers, and future ModelS and ModelX owners won’t get the same Supercharger benefits. Welcome to second-class.
Bolt production starts - Three Advantages GM Has Over Tesla
Chevy Bolt Production Begins - Three Advantages GM Has Over Tesla
By John Goreham on
The Chevy Bolt is now being built for sale in the U.S. GM walks the walk.
Audi RS3 and Mercedes-AMG CLA45
Audi RS3 Sedan vs. Mercedes-AMG CLA45: By the Numbers
By Will Maley on
Move over Mercedes-AMG CLA45, the upcoming Audi RS3 sedan is looking to take your crown.
2017 Subaru Impreza, New Subaru 3-Row crossover
Fuji Heavy Kills One Key Division to “Enhance” the Subaru Brand; What it Means for You
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru kills their industrial division. Do you think they are serious about Subaru?
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
New Improved Subaru Impreza Voted “10 Best Cars”; Its Paint is Barely Dry
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru Impreza is already getting global awards. It's one of the "10 Best Cars" in Japan.
VW Used More Than One Software Switch In Dieselgate
Guess What? Report Indicates Another VW Defeat Device! Really?
By Marc Stern on
In the latest news about the VW emissions scandal, it seems that there is more than one way to set a software switch.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru’s AWD lineup Impressively Ranks 4th Best in US Fuel Mileage
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru brand gets high marks from the EPA and is the fourth most fuel efficient automaker in the US. This is with an AWD lineup.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, SEMA, Corazon, ACE Flowform
This Amazing Custom SEMA Subaru WRX STI Will Grab Your Attention [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Check out this custom Subaru WRX STI from Corazon at the SEMA show. It will grab your attention.
Here Are Some Ideas About VW Buybacks
Wondering What VW Will Do With BuyBacks? Here Are The Options
By Marc Stern on
If you have been wondering what Volkswagen may do with the 475,000 vehicles in line for Dieselgate-related buyback, here's are some ideas.
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2017 Acura NSX Redefines Automotive High Performance
By Parks McCants on
Looking to Road & Track’s recent assessment of the best overall high performance sports car, 2017 Acura NSX came out on top of an astoundingly exceptional field of supercars, effectively redefining how we measure high performance.
Volvo S90 Excellence
Volvo Adds More Legroom for the S90
By Will Maley on
The Chinese auto market is an interesting place for a number of reasons. Take for example the midsize luxury sedan class. Automakers who compete in class offer a long-wheelbase version. It may seem odd, but many buyers of these vehicles tend to be driven around.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Rally, American Rally Association, ARA
Subaru Will Field 2 New WRX STIs in Newly-Formed ARA Rally Series
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced they will run two new WRX STI rally cars in the newly-formed American Rally Association (ARA).
VW's Hardline May Be The Wrong Message At The Wrong Time
Here Is How VW May Be Setting Itself Up To Fail Again Over Dieselgate
By Marc Stern on
A famous baseball manager once said "It's deja vu all over again." It seems that way for Volkswagen, too. The automaker has decided to take a hardline on the Dieselgate scandal in Germany, which is unlikely to win it any friends or influence any people. In fact, it may just be sending the exactly wrong message.
2017 F150 raptor build
Build Your 2017 Ford F150 Raptor Online Now
By Patrick Rall on
The configurator page for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor has gone live on Ford.com, giving us a full rundown of the pricing for the new off-road monster – with prices starting at $49,250 and topping out up over $70,000 when you tack on all of the options and accessories.
Toyota's New 2018 C-HR Could Fill The Prius Role
Toyota's New 2018 C-HR Could Fill The Prius Role – A New Toyota Plan
By John Goreham on
We speculate on Toyota’s new small-vehicle lineup strategy: 2018 C-HR vs Prius.
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2017 Honda Pilot offers expanded personal electronics connectivity
By Parks McCants on
For model year 2017, Honda Pilot comes to dealers November 7 with minor changes, albeit important details to young consumers wishing for ease of personal electronics connectivity.
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Toyota comes gunning for Honda HR-V with very similar compact crossover
By Parks McCants on
As goes Civic and Corolla, so apparently goes Honda HR-V and the all new 2017 Toyota C-HR. Seriously Toyota?
2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport
Hyundai Elantra Sport Offers Turbo Punch Without Breaking the Bank
By Will Maley on
Hyundai's upcoming Elantra Sport gives those who are looking for a sport compact another option, especially if you're looking for one that doesn't upset your bank account.
2017 Toyota Highlander line new trims and price changes
2017 Toyota Highlander - Pricing and Changes You Need To Know About
By John Goreham on
This year is not an all-new, but the 2017 Toyota Highlander line adds new trims and has some updates and price changes to be aware of if you are shopping for one.
Ben Zobrist with the 2017 Camaro
Chicago Cubs MVP-Winner Ben Zobrist Wins a 2017 Camaro SS Convertible
By Patrick Rall on
The Chicago Cubs won baseball’s World Series earlier this week and in being named the MVP, Cubs’ outfielder Ben Zobrist drove home in a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Edition Convertible.
SpeedKore Carbon Fiber Hellcat Challenger
SpeedKore Carbon Fiber Hellcat Challenger: 1,100hp, 3,850lbs
By Patrick Rall on
Mopar didn’t bring out a customized Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to the 2016 SEMA Show, but the crew from SpeedKore brought out their new carbon fiber bodied Challenger with a Whipple-blown Hellcat Hemi – and it is really the only Hellcat you Need to see from SEMA.
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Contacting Faulty Takata Airbag Owners a Daunting Task for Honda
By Parks McCants on
Years into what may seem to some as an endless recall initiative, locating an estimated 300,000 near classic Honda owners proves to be daunting. It’s a huge task for the maker, with little relief in sight.
2016 Nissan Versa, Nissan Tsuru, Mexico safety
If You've Vacationed in Mexico it's Likely You Have Ridden in this Deathtrap; It's Finally Been Axed by Nissan
By Denis Flierl on
Here’s why Nissan killed their best-selling car in South America. It was killing too many people.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
New Subaru Impreza is the Brand’s Most Important Build Since Crosstrek; Did they Get it Right?
By Denis Flierl on
The new Subaru Impreza is the brand’s most important build since Crosstrek. Did they get it right?
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2016 SEMA Awards swept by domestic brands
By Parks McCants on
Here’s a turn of events that’s bound to catch the attention of the import car and light truck manufacturers.
Indiana investigators want to know if Autopilot is involved in a fatal Tesla crash
By Mary Conway on
Police investigators are trying to determine if the Autopilot feature was on when a Tesla model S crashed and burned in Indianapolis, this morning. Two people were killed.
2017 Mercedes-Benz E300
Mercedes-Benz Issues A Recall For 2017 E-Class For Possible Stalling
By Will Maley on
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been on sale for a few months now, but it has gotten its first recall.
Hellfire Ram at SEMA
The 775hp Hellfire at SEMA is the Hellcat Ram 1500 We All Want
By Patrick Rall on
The Ram Brand introduced a Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel last month, but the “Hellfire” Ram 1500 from the 2016 SEMA Show is the supercharged Ram truck that we really want – looking like the perfect modern day replacement for the Dodge Ram 1500 SRT10.
Ford Mustang GTT
A Ford GT-Inspired Mustang with 800hp Shines at SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
Among the many Ford Mustang show cars on display at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the Mustang GTT from Zero to 60 Designs – which incorporates some styling cues from the Ford GT supercar into an 800 horsepower Mustang GT to create one cool super-muscle car.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Convertible
Camaro Beats Mustang, Challenger in October as Segment Sales Slump
By Patrick Rall on
For the second month in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger as sales across the muscle car segment hit their lowest total since October of 2014.
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