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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.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 11 2016 - 8:36am

Subaru Classic Meets New 2017 Impreza

Subaru is celebrating Boxer’s 50th anniversary. The engine was on display along with the new 2017 Impreza at the Automobile Council 2016.

By Marc Stern Aug 10 2016 - 11:58pm

Rolling Time-bombs: 7 Honda and Acura 2001-03 Models Whose Owners Are Told To Stop Driving

The owners of 313,000 2001-03 Honda and Acura vehicles were recently told by the National Highway Traffic Safety Admnistration to stop driving their vehicles because of the risk their airbags pose.

By Marc Stern Aug 10 2016 - 11:22pm

NHTSA, Seeking Better Airbag Results, Takes To Road In "Safe Car" Tour

Like the tent tours that crisscrossed America in the 19th Century, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has taken to the road to encourage motorists to have the airbag inflators in their vehicles replaced.

By Parks McCants G+ Aug 10 2016 - 3:44pm

2016 Accord scores highest IIHS headlight rating for Honda

Interestingly enough, we discover that as of this posting, a federally mandated uniform auto industry headlight standard doesn't exist in the United States.

GT500 Mustang test mule from SVTP video.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 10 2016 - 3:15pm

This Mysterious Ford Shelby Mustang Could Be a Proper Hellcat and ZL1 Fighter

A video has surfaced showing a mysteriously camouflaged Ford Mustang rolling around the Metro Detroit area and while this car might look like a new Shelby GT350, it doesn’t sound like that road racing beast – leading me (and many others) to believe that this could be the big power Mustang designed to go to battle with the likes of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 10 2016 - 2:40pm

Watch the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Destroy the Rear Tires

The 4th video has been unlocked on the Chevrolet Camaro 50th anniversary website and unlike the first three videos which featured all of the older generations, this new video focuses exclusively on the new Camaro ZL1 – with great soundbites of the LT4 engine revving and a huge, smokey burnout.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 10 2016 - 2:12pm

FCA Could Be Working on a Ram 1500 Mega Cab

Spy shots floating around the internet show that FCA is working on some sort of super-extended cab version of the Ram 1500 – presumably something like the Ram 2500 Mega Cab in half ton form.

By Will Maley Aug 10 2016 - 2:05pm

2017 Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic Splits the Difference

Imagine taking some of the bits of the Range Rover Sport SVR and Range Rover SVAutobiography, and dropping them into a standard Range Rover. What might you end up with?

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 10 2016 - 10:38am

Why Smart Compact Buyers Picked Subaru Over Suzuki

Subaru has decided to part ways with Suzuki. Why did Subaru succeed and Suzuki fail?

By Will Maley Aug 10 2016 - 9:19am

Genesis Still Figuring Which Model Will Get Hotted Up

With Hyundai and Kia beginning to enter the performance arena, it should come as no surprise that Genesis is considering adding a bit of sport to their models. But deciding which model will get it first is becoming a challenge.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 10 2016 - 8:29am

Did Subaru Strike Out With the Levorg Sports Tourer?

In a rare move, Subaru is offering incentives to sell more Levorg sports tourers. Did Subaru make a mistake launching the new wagon?

By Marc Stern Aug 9 2016 - 9:31pm

VW's Hopes For A Speedy Settlement Of Dieselgate Tumbled As Courts Take Unusual Step

Volkswagen, slammed for the last year by an emissions scandal of its own making, faced a new test as the courts in Germany took an unusual step in an effort to speed things up. That does not look like it will be the case.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 9 2016 - 3:31pm

2017 Ford Raptor F150 has the Best Factory Shocks Ever (Video)

The 2017 Ford Raptor F150 is equipped with an all-new suspension setup with shocks from the off-road experts at Fox, which the Motor Company claims are the most capable factory-equipped shock absorbers ever offered on a road-going pickup truck.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 9 2016 - 1:51pm

GM Announces 2017 Camaro 1LE Pricing and Performance Figures

General Motors has announced the pricing and the performance figures for the 2017 Camaro 1LE packages in both V6 and V8 form, and based strictly on these preliminary numbers, it sounds like the 1LE package will convert the Camaro LT or SS into even more impressive performers for a surprisingly low price.

Best vs. Worst: Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V Headlights

By John Goreham G+ Aug 9 2016 - 1:47pm

Mazda CX-3 vs. Honda HR-V - Which Has the Best and Worst Headlights In its Class?

The all-new Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V small crossovers have a lot in common, but one has the best headlights in the class and one the worst.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 9 2016 - 12:30pm

A Bigger Diecast Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Hits the Market

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has proven to be a hot commodity in the toy/collectables market with a handful of options from the smaller scale Hot Wheels, but a new 24th scale diecast Hellcat Challenger from Jada is reaching stores in four different colors – for around $20.

By Parks McCants G+ Aug 9 2016 - 11:04am

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback’s a car of many firsts

You’d be hard pressed to find sitting in the annals of Honda history, a U.K. manufactured Civic that made it onto the showroom floor of U.S. dealerships.

By Parks McCants G+ Aug 9 2016 - 11:03am

Not much learned from 'leaked' 2017 Honda Hatchback variant list

Well they’re at it again. With the help of an old friend, Honda fans throw caution to the wind.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 9 2016 - 10:55am

Sensible Back To School Mazda Choices For Parents

Kelly Blue Book Picks Mazda’s two smallest vehicles for your child. Here’s two other ideas.

By Parks McCants G+ Aug 9 2016 - 10:12am

Not much learned from ‘leaked’ 2017 Honda Hatchback variant list

Well they’re at it again. With the help of an old friend, Honda fans throw caution to the wind!

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 9 2016 - 10:06am

Why is the BMW M2 Missing From Monterey Car Week?

You won't see the BMW M2 at Monterey Car Week 2016. Why is it missing?

By Will Maley Aug 9 2016 - 9:01am

Rumored: Audi SQ7's Diesel V8 Could Be Finding A Home In the Bentayga

Bentley's SUV, the Bentayga currently offers only one engine choice; a twin-turbo 6.0L W12 producing 600 horsepower. But more engines are on the way.

By Marc Stern Aug 9 2016 - 8:54am

VW's Plan To Put Dieselgate Behind with Award-Winning BUDD-e EV Concept

Volkswagen's strategy to be a leader in 'clean diesel" suffered a severe blow with Dieselgate, resulting a class-action suit and settlement in process, but the company has a new plan looking to the future with its award winning BUDD-e electric car concept.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 9 2016 - 8:19am

Subaru Reveals 360 Degree 2017 Impreza Cabin View [Video]

A new Subaru video reveals 360 degree 2017 Impreza cabin view. Check out the new video clip.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru do Motorsport WRX STI

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 9 2016 - 7:46am

Subaru WRX STI Narrowly Defeats Mitsubishi Lancer EVO in TRS

The 2016 Subaru do Motorsport WRX STI gets their first win. How much was the small margin of victory?

Mad Mike at the Diecast Hall of Fame ceremony

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 8 2016 - 5:05pm

Diecast Hall of Fame Honors Paul Walker, Mad Mike and Amanda Rall

This past weekend, the Diecast Hall of Fame held their annual induction ceremony at Super Toy Con in Las Vegas, honoring those folks who play a part in the history and the future of the diecast car world – including the late Paul Walker, Galpin Autos’ Mad Mike, Hot Wheels designer Steve Vandervate, diecast historian Joe Wiggins and well-known collector (my wife) Amanda Rall.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 8 2016 - 3:07pm

2015 Ford Mustang, Focus and Escape Recalled in Hot States for Faulty Door Latches

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for the 2015 Ford Mustang fastback along with a handful of other Ford and Lincoln vehicles from the 2013 through 2016 model years in areas around the US with the highest temperatures – affecting roughly 830,000 vehicles in 16 states.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 8 2016 - 12:25pm

Supplier ZF Recall Impacts Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Honda and Land Rover Vehicles

FCA, Honda American and Land Rover NA will all be recalling vehicles to address a wiring issue with the 9-speed ZF automatic transmission after the transmission supplier itself announced a recall of a component in some 505,000 vehicles.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 8 2016 - 12:24pm

Would you rent a Tesla Model X for $10 a day?

You may soon have that option if a new green car rental company has its way.

By Marc Stern Aug 8 2016 - 10:51am

For VW, Dieselgate Settlement Seems To Be A Never-Ending Story As New Reports Appear Of The Scandal’s Depth

Like a never-ending story, the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal keeps on going. And, just when you think there’s finally a conclusion and settlement compensation in horizon, it all unravels and starts up again. For example, for the longest time, the assumption has been - among observers - that VW used one piece of code (computer software) to enable its vehicles to pass U.S. emissions standards.

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