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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.

2016 BMW 3208d, 2016 BMW 3 Series
BMW stays clean in diesel engine allegations
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2016 BMW 3208d diesel Sedan is sold globally and BMW makes a statement regarding their diesel engines. What does BMW say about the allegations?
2016 BMW 3 Series
Landmark 10 millionth BMW 3 Series goes to unusual destination
By Denis Flierl on
The 10 millionth BMW 3 Series Sedan has been delivered to its new owner. Who bought the landmark 10 millionth 2016 BMW 3 Series?
2016 Subaru Outback
Why sales of the popular 2016 Subaru Outback are down
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Outback is so popular, Subaru can’t keep them on their lots. Why are sales going down?
2016_Acura_TLX_Advance_Parks_McCants
2016 Acura TLX may be most reliable sport sedan in U.S.
By Parks McCants on
With only 2 recalls noted in Acura TLX history, 2016 is shaping up to be a recall-free year for Acura’s best selling, financially attainable, and award winning mechanically reliable premium sport sedan.
2016 Nissan Titan XD and Fred Diaz
Finally a Sales Date for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD
By Aaron Turpen on
The Titan XD plowed into Texas for the State Fair and Nissan's Fred Diaz gave it a date for the showroom floor.
2016 Nissan Altima
New 2016 Nissan Altima Detailed as Nissan's Best-seller Fully Refreshes
By Aaron Turpen on
A more than significant refresh was given to the 2016 Altima, introduced this week by Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn in New York and then detailed at an same-day event in Detroit. We have details on the car plus a showroom date.
Acura_TLX_SH-AWD_McCants
2016 Acura TLX released to dealerships with little fanfare
By Parks McCants on
Without the arrival of our weekly news bulletin from our friends at Acura, we wouldn’t have known of the arrival of the 2016 TLX to select dealers Thursday September 24.
Why is this Tacoma tackling tire piles?
Why is this 2016 Tacoma tackling tire piles?
By John Goreham on
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma test shows dealer education takes all forms.
2017 F350
The 2017 Ford Super Duty is Aluminum, Lighter and Stronger
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has dropped the first bits of information on the 2017 F Series Super Duty pickups and while that information is brief at best, today’s announcement offers us our first images and the first official information on the next generation heavy duty Ford trucks – including the facts that they are lighter, stronger and wrapped in an aluminum skin.
2015 Charger SRT Hellcat
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcats Production Figures are Low for a Good Reason
By Patrick Rall on
The production numbers for the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have arrived online courtesy of the same site that posted the Hellcat Challenger productions numbers that we discussed yesterday, but for the 707hp sedan, production numbers are considerably lower for the 2015 model year.
Report - No future for diesels
Report casts doubt on all future diesels, not just VW’s cheat-fleet
By John Goreham on
The agency that coordinated the study that brought Volkswagen’s cheating to light has some sobering news for diesel advocates, particularly those with any environmental conscience. According to the researchers, there is no diesel technology to meet coming standards
2011-2016 Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Why Subaru Legacy is the #1 safest car for your teen under $18K
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Legacy and Outback are two of the safest vehicles under $18,000 according to the IIHS. What makes Legacy the safest vehicle?
2015 Ford F150 color infographic
The Most Popular 2015 F150 Colors - Black, White and Grey
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has offered up an infographic that breaks down the most popular exterior colors by trimline while also giving us an idea of what colors are the most popular in prime areas around the country – and across the board, black, white and grey are the most popular colors for the new F150.
Caddilac ATSV
Was an LS7 Cadillac ATS-V Spotted in Dearborn?
By Patrick Rall on
There have been rumors floating around the internet that General Motors might be working on a higher performance version of the Cadillac ATS-V with the LS7 V8 from the Camaro Z28, and local photographer Nathan Smith may just have witnessed one of these beasts in person parked along the streets of Dearborn, Michigan.
hellcat challenger in granite
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Production Numbers Surface
By Patrick Rall on
A chart with the production numbers for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat popped up on my Facebook wall today with a Hellcat.org watermark, leading me to believe that these are the official production numbers by color and transmission for the 707hp Mopar muscle car.
MArtin Winterkorn
Facing Jail Time for Diesel Cheating, VW CEO Winterkorn Quits
By Patrick Rall on
The investigation centering around Volkswagen Auto Group’s emission-cheating system on their popular diesel cars has taken an interesting turn, as CEO Martin Winterkorn has resigned from his position atop the massive automotive corporation – possibly in an effort to avoid jail terms that could come as a result of the diesel emission scandal.
2011-2014 Subaru Forester
Subaru issues updated TSB for excessive oil consumption issue
By Denis Flierl on
2011-2014 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza and Legacy oil consumption issue gets a new TSB. What will Subaru do now?
2016 BMW 3 Series
How BMW plays catch-up with new 3 Series parking assist feature
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is getting Parking Assistant for parallel and transverse parking. When will it be available?
2017 Subaru Forester
2017 Subaru Forester could be getting new suspension and AWD upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is in a mid-cycle with the popular Forester SUV and they may reveal the 2017 Forester next month. What changes are coming?
Volkwswagen emission scandal
The New Victims of the VW Scandal
By Douglas Stansfield on
As the EV reporter here, I find the recent scandal involving VW and its falsification of emission data somewhat ironic. This scandal is now likely to become a criminal investigation in the USA and claimed the VW CEOs job as reported today on Bloomberg or maybe not.
Cadillac Escalade V
Cadillac Escalade V Could Pack Corvette Z06 Power
By Patrick Rall on
There are rumors floating around the internet that the Cadillac brand could look to expand the Escalade lineup further, including a possible Escalade V packing the 650 horsepower LT4 V8 from the Corvette Z06 and an advanced all-wheel drive system that would make it one of the baddest SUVs in the world – one that would rival the big utes from the likes of Bentley and Mercedes Benz.
2015 Ford Mustang GT in Guard
Ford Mustang GT Leads 21 Sporty Cars in Bang for the Buck
By Patrick Rall on
If you are shopping for a 2-door sporty car here in the USA and you want as much power as possible for as little as possible, the 2016 Ford Mustang GT is still the top dog – beating the best performance cars from around the world in bang for the buck.
Volkswagen and Audi's uphill climb to regain trust
Volkswagen and Audi's uphill climb to regain trust
By John Goreham on
As Volkswagen’s managers slowly own up to cheating on diesel emissions, the path back to owner trust appears steep. Truth in engineering is not helping.
Volkswagen says dirty diesels were sold in Europe as well
Volkswagen says dirty diesels were sold in Europe as well
By John Goreham on
VW says that its cheating was not just limited to the U.S. market.
New Subaru 7-seat SUV
How SIA gets ready for new Subaru 7-seat SUV
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of Indiana Automotive has announced plans to expand it Indiana plant. Is Subaru getting ready for the new 7-seat SUV?
2016 BMW 3 Series
3 reasons why the BMW 3 Series makes 10 Best Cars of 2015
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is getting more recognition. What new top ten list did the 3 Series make?
2016_Civic_Euro_Hatchback
2016 Honda Civic hatchback makes 3 in the ‘Year of Honda’
By Parks McCants on
Not too long ago, the only subcompact or compact hatchback in the U.S. Honda stable was the Japanese upstart Fit. Is 3 hatchback choices too many?
2015 Hellcat Challenger
2016 Hellcat Challenger Still Leads in Premium Bang for the Buck
By Patrick Rall on
The 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat costs a few grand more than 2015 model, but when compared to other American high performance cars and packages – the Hellcat Challenger still offers more bang for your buck than any of the American premium performance cars on sale this fall.
Cattle Baron's Ball Mustang GT350R
Detroit Cancer Charity Auction has GT350R Mustang, Super Bowl Tickets, More
By Patrick Rall on
A 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang and a long list of amazing items will be auctioned off for cancer charities this Saturday at Detroit’s Cobo Hall as part of the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball – allowing attendees the chance to go home with the rights to a 2016 Shelby Mustang, tickets to the Super Bowl, tickets to the American Idol finale and even a lunch with Ford boss Mark Fields.
camaro zl1 on the nurburgring
Watch and Listen to the Camaro Six ZL1 Workout on the Nurburgring
By Patrick Rall on
Last week I talked about my experiences in seeing what I believed to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 test cars in my home town and today, we have video of the new super-Camaro soaring around the world’s most famous road course – the Nürburgring in Germany – with plenty of chances to see and hear the ZL1 flexing its muscles.
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