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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.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Nov 22 2017 - 4:46pm

The Rapid Acceleration of Tesla's Semi Truck Video Hits YouTube

We have seen the Tesla Semi electric truck, but here is a video, which shows how it really accelerates. This electric Semi's acceleration is rapid and swift.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Nov 22 2017 - 4:14pm

Five of the Most Exciting Gadgets in the Mercedes E Class

Mercedes Benz recently unveiled its new 2018 E-Class Coupe in Barcelona, Spain. As we’ve come to expect from the luxury German automaker, the newest offering from the E-Class is packed to the brim with impressive technology and gadgetry. Take a look at these tech highlights from the Mercedes E Class. Torque News reader Kristien Matelski contributed this story.

2018 Mazda CX-5 has content additions at every trim level.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 22 2017 - 4:09pm

Mazda Adds Goodies To Every Trim of the 2018 CX-5 Crossover - New Prices

Mazda's 2018 CX-5 crossover has new stuff, at every price point.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 22 2017 - 3:06pm

Dodge Challenger Hellcat True Capabilities Unleashed via Tuning

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is an incredible performance car, but an owner in Michigan has gotten his supercharged Mopar muscle car into the 10.0s with nothing more than a good engine tune and a few simple drivetrain upgrades.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 50th Anniversary models, Gold paint

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 22 2017 - 8:00am

Subaru Confirms Limited Edition 50th Anniversary WRX STI; They Must Be Gold

Subaru of America confirms Limited Edition 50th Anniversary WRX STI. Will they get a special “Gold” paint?

By Marc Stern Nov 21 2017 - 11:39pm

Exciting Racing Marks Lamborghini World Final at Imola

The Super Trofeo racing season came to an exciting end as two qualifiers and a final saw eight different winners. Also, the Lambo Cup winner was announced and the Super Trofeo World Champions made their appearances.

electric vehicle concentration per state

By Armen Hareyan G+ Nov 21 2017 - 9:58pm

Cool Map of Electric Vehicles Per 1000 People Leaves You Wanting To Know More

Yesterday the US Department of Energy released the transportation analysis fact of the week in which the state of California had the highest concentration of plug-in electric cars relative to population in 2016. It's a cool map, which makes you want to know more.

2018 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack Level 2

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 21 2017 - 1:33pm

The Arrival of the 2018 Ford Mustang Should Lead to a Big Sales Surge

Posts on social media suggest that the 2018 Ford Mustang has begun reaching dealerships around the country and when the cars hit at full force, the Motor Company will almost surely see another big spike in muscle car sales.

By Alex Guberman Nov 21 2017 - 1:28pm

Tesla’s Newest and Largest Supercharger in America is Now In Business

One of the biggest weapons of Tesla is its one of a kind supercharger network. It is exclusive to Tesla owners who are able to fast charge their cars while traveling or simply in need of an extra charge, and most of the time at absolutely no cost to them. Lately, as more and more Tesla vehicles hit the road, some of the more popular supercharger locations have been hit by long lines and therefore long wait times, sometimes totaling in up to 2 hours per one charge.

Toyota looks to increase efficiency in its U.S. Camry plant.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 21 2017 - 12:14pm

Toyota's Constant Focus On U.S. Camry Manufacturing Efficiency Draws Fake News Angles

Toyota has the top-selling sedan in America, and one of the best reliability ratings in the industry. Now it wants more for its dollar and that is bringing out the speculators.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 21 2017 - 10:21am

Subaru Teases New Ascent 3-Row Family Hauler Ahead of LA Auto Show

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent will make its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show during the press launch at the Subaru booth.

2018 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Forester. best off-road vehicles

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 21 2017 - 9:49am

5 Ways Subaru Forester Thumps the Competition; One Way it Doesn’t

The 2018 Subaru Forester puts distance between itself and the competition. Forester is the go-to SUV for those wanting to get off the beaten path.

By Marc Stern Nov 20 2017 - 11:53pm

VW’s Golf SportWagen Wins Car Connection “Best Wagon Buy” Honors

Volkswagen, whose fortunes have turned around substantially since last year, was awarded The Car Connection's Best Buy Award for its 2018 Golf SportWagen.

By Parks McCants G+ Nov 20 2017 - 7:48pm

We dare to compare Toyota Tacoma to Honda Ridgeline

In the North American pickup truck segment, most die-hard pickup truck owners dismiss Honda Ridgeline as some sort of Pilot SUV derivative. To them, Ridgeline is not a truck. Today, I’ll risk comparing Toyota Tacoma to Honda Ridgeline.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 20 2017 - 6:05pm

Taco Bell Employees Get a $4,300 Discount on a 2018 Corvette Grand Sport

If you are looking to buy a 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and you would like to save more than $4,300 on the 460hp sports car, you might want to get a part time job at Taco Bell – as employees of the Mexican fast food joint get a big discount on the C7 Grand Sport.

Toyota amps up safety systems in 2018 Sienna van.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 20 2017 - 4:30pm

2018 Toyota Sienna Gets A New System Every Parent Will Appreciate

The new 2018 Toyota Sienna has a full suite of safety systems on all trims. Here is what is included and how it improves safety.

2020 Tesla Roadster, fastest production car in the world

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 20 2017 - 12:24pm

Watch Insane Acceleration of New 2020 Tesla Roadster [Video]

Watch the 2020 Tesla Roadster prototype accelerate at neck-snapping speed. Will it be the world’s fastest production car?

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 20 2017 - 11:46am

The Epling Garage Hellcat Challenger Reclaims the World Record

The world record for the quickest Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat quarter mile time was once again reset this past weekend, with the Epling Garage team reclaiming the top spot with a run of 8.71 at 157.439 miles per hour – which is the lowest ET and the highest trap speed by a factory Hellcat-powered car to date.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 20 2017 - 11:40am

Study Finds November Is Best Month To Buy A Used Car

A new study ranks the best months to find deals on a used car. November is the top month, but which are almost as good?

By John Goreham G+ Nov 20 2017 - 11:22am

Toyota Adds Important Safety & Comfort Updates For 2018 Tacoma

The 2018 Tacoma from Toyota is mostly a carry-over year, but some important things are now standard.

2020 Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, semi-autonomous vehicles

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 20 2017 - 8:39am

Subaru Could Reveal Next Evolution Safety System at 2020 Olympics

At the Tokyo Motor Show Subaru unveiled their next-generation WRX/STI. They also revealed their next evolution safety system.

By Marc Stern Nov 19 2017 - 11:25pm

Audi A5 Sportback, Q5 Win KBB Best Buy Awards

The editors of KBB.com has lauded Audi's A5 Sportback and Q5 crossover for their design, refined driving and sophisticated technology packages.

By Mary Conway Nov 19 2017 - 9:40pm

Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR's Monster Energy Championship

After a grueling race season, Martin Truex Jr. wins the Monster Energy NASCAR Championship for Denver's Furniture Row. It is their first championship. This is the first championship under NASCAR's new race format.

2018 Subaru WRX, Catback exhaust, easy bolt-on performance

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 19 2017 - 7:40am

4 Easy Bolt-Ons to Improve Your Subaru WRX Power and Performance

Here’s four easy bolt-ons to bump up the power and performance of your 2018 Subaru WRX.

By Parks McCants G+ Nov 18 2017 - 5:17pm

Ultimate performance Honda Accord dealership ETA revealed

American Honda announces the arrival of the most powerful Accord in the maker’s history. Featuring a 2 L turbocharged VTEC engine and advanced suspension design, the reinvented Accord it's a bit of a performance mind blower. When's it available and how much will it cost?

All-new Tesla Roadster, Tesla semi truck reveal

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 18 2017 - 1:34pm

Musk Promises Mind-Numbing Power With Surprise Reveal of New Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk promises mind-numbing power with the surprise reveal of the all-new next-generation Tesla Roadster. Is it too good to-be-true?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Base, Premium, Limited trims, 6-speed manual

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 18 2017 - 10:45am

Why Adventure Enthusiasts Don’t Want the New Subaru Crosstrek Limited

What’s the difference between the new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Base, Premium and Limited Models? Base and Premium trims have one big advantage.

By Jennifer Sensiba Nov 17 2017 - 10:37pm

If these 5 things happen - you might be a LEAF owner

Apologies to Jeff Foxworthy, but owners of the Nissan LEAF will know what we are talking about. Nissan Leaf owners have at least these 5 things in common.

By Marc Stern Nov 17 2017 - 6:33pm

NHTSA to review 2015 VW airbag wiring recall to ensure it was done correctly

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the 2015 Volkswagen airbag wiring recall to ensure that it was handled correctly.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 17 2017 - 3:18pm

Hellcat-Powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Reaching Dealers Now

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the quickest, fastest and most powerful SUV in the world and these 707 horsepower Mopar muscle machines have started hitting dealerships in the past week or so, with deliveries likely to ramp-up over the coming months.

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