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.

By Denis Flierl Jan 14 2017 - 8:28am

How the Newly-Redesigned Subaru WRX STI is Expanding its Global Influence

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI gets new upgrades and it will now be sold on a new continent. Where is the STI going next?

Takata, at one time the worlds second-largest airbag manufacturer, settled its airbag recall for $1 billion.

By Marc Stern Jan 13 2017 - 9:59pm

Takata Settles Airbag Recall For $1 billion; 3 Ex-Execs Charged

The Takata airbag recall wound down on Friday as the Japanese manufacturer agreed to pay $1 billion in penalties and compensation. Three former executives were also charged.

2017 Nissan Rogue, Nissan Altima, Nissan Frontier

By Denis Flierl Jan 13 2017 - 10:48am

Nissan Wins Best Concept at NAIAS for a Model Consumers Don’t Want

The Nissan Vmotion 2.0 wins a design award for Best Concept Vehicle at NAIAS. Do consumers really care about this sedan?

A U.S. magistrate refused to free jailed VW executive Oliver Schmidt, ruling he remained a flight risk.

By Marc Stern Jan 13 2017 - 9:36am

VW Exec Could Face Life Behind Bars For Role In Dieselgate Scandal

A Volkswagen executive held since last Saturday when he was arrested at Miami's airport as he was heading home from a U.S vacation could face life in prison if he is convicted of 11 conspiracy counts in the Dieselgate scandal.

By Dave Ashton Jan 13 2017 - 9:26am

Hyundai Launch Amazon Style Click To Buy Service With Quirky UK Commercial

Hyundai have recently launched an online car buying service called, 'Click to Buy' in the UK which will allow customers to buy a vehicle entirely online.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru BRZ GT300, Nurburgring 24-hour

By Denis Flierl Jan 13 2017 - 9:00am

Subaru Global Motorsport Preview; WRX STI Gets New Enhancements

Subaru’s motorsports subsidiary STI shared an overview of Subaru Motorsport activities for the upcoming season. What’s new in 2017?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Impreza STI

By Denis Flierl Jan 13 2017 - 8:14am

2017 Subaru Impreza STI Breaks Cover in Tokyo; Will it See Production, or is it Just Another Tease?

The Tokyo Auto Salon begins today and Subaru brings a number of STI-enhanced models including a new 2017 Impreza STI. Will it ever see production?

By Dave Ashton Jan 13 2017 - 6:21am

Tesla Release Details Of Future Supercharger Costs

The time for Tesla owners to have an all-you-can-eat access to charging their vehicles seems to have come to an end for new Tesla owners with the company releasing charging costs via a blog post from the company's website.

By Marc Stern Jan 12 2017 - 11:52pm

VW Shakes Off Dieselgate Surpassing Toyota As World’s Number One Automaker

Volkswagen seems to have shaken off the negative impact of its diesel emissions scandal to surpass Toyota as the worlds biggest automaker.

By Parks McCants Jan 12 2017 - 9:28pm

Very Rare 2017 Civic Type-R Black Edition Ends European Production Run

It’s an exciting time for American Honda Motors and U.S. Honda performance fans as the current Asia, European only Civic Type R production comes to the finish line. What’s next for Civic Type-R?

By Parks McCants Jan 12 2017 - 7:50pm

2017 Honda Civic EX presents highest degree of tech for the dollar

2017 Honda Civic EX with Honda Sensing is award KBB’s "Best Auto Tech" award in the "area of value." That’s impressive.

By Denis Flierl Jan 12 2017 - 8:32am

Number 75 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car Unveiled in Detroit; It’s Sporting a New Livery

Subaru unveils their new livery for the #75 Subaru WRX STI rally car at NAIAS in Detroit. What other changes are coming?

By Dave Ashton Jan 12 2017 - 8:03am

Using Tesla's Ludicrous Mode Too Often May Lose You Power

Software updates to Tesla's new version 8.0 brings in new features and updates to autopilot, but users are concerned that some features have become limited, especially with the Ludicrous mode.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl Jan 12 2017 - 7:52am

Subaru Forester Turns 20; Is the Small SUV Losing its Luster?

The first generation Subaru Forester made its debut 20 years ago in Japan this year. Is the Forester SUV losing its luster?

By Patrick Rall Jan 12 2017 - 12:06am

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is Coming to NY

Early this morning, FCA released a statement announcing that their new performance halo vehicle – named the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – will make its world debut ahead of the 2017 New York International Auto Show and until we get to the Big Apple show in April, FCA will offers teaser information on the new vehicle at a model-specific website.

Seeking desperately to settle Dieselgate before the change of adminstrations, VW agreed to pay $4.3 billion in civil and criminal penalties.

By Marc Stern Jan 11 2017 - 7:50pm

Volkswagen Settles Dieselgate For Another $4.3 Billion; 6 Charged

Trying to settle its emissions cheating scandal before the new administration takes over, Volkswagen Wednesday agreed to pay an additional $4.3 billion in fines and penalties.

By Parks McCants Jan 11 2017 - 12:11pm

Your late model Acura, Honda may be included in expanded Takata Airbag recall

As announced Tuesday evening by Honda Motor Company Japan: An additional 772,000 Acura and Honda cars and SUVs will be included in the latest wave of the Takata Airbag Recall, the biggest auto-related safety recall in automotive history.

By Denis Flierl Jan 11 2017 - 10:33am

3 Popular Nissan Models Get Impressive Awards; One Will Surprise You

Three popular Nissan vehicles get singled out for special awards this week. One will surprise you.

A Key Volkswagen Executive Has Been Charged In The Dieselgate Scandal.

By Marc Stern Jan 11 2017 - 8:57am

U.S. Snags, Charges VW Exec in Miami; Other Execs Told To Stay Away

In an ironic twist, though VW has settled most of the charges against it in Dieselgate a key executive was arrested and held in the diesel-rigging scandal.

By Dave Ashton Jan 11 2017 - 8:47am

Samsung Announce Cutting Edge EV Battery With 300 Mile Range And A 20 Minute Charge - Is Tesla Scared?

Range anxiety is one of the main hurdles for most EV vehicles manufacturers in the coming years, the ability for the vehicle to go as far as possible on a single charge. Samsung may now have the answer with a new battery cell in the works, which plans to provide a range of up to 372 miles and can be charged in 20 minutes.

By Will Maley Jan 11 2017 - 8:43am

Jaguar Freshens Up F-Type for 2018

How do you update a sports car that generally well regarded? If you're Jaguar, you make subtitle changes.

By Denis Flierl Jan 11 2017 - 8:38am

Watch Subaru WRX pull Nampa Police Cruiser Stuck in the Idaho Snowstorm [Video]

Watch a Subaru WRX pull out a Nampa police cruiser that gets stuck in the Idaho snowstorm.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Jan 11 2017 - 8:10am

Buy a New Pair of Jeans, Drive a New Impreza; The New Way to Car Shop?

Subaru is introducing shoppers to their new 2017 Impreza compact in a unique way. Buy a pair of jeans, and then go next door to the Subaru Test Drive pop up store.

By Dave Ashton Jan 11 2017 - 7:06am

A Brand New Hyundai SUV Fuel Cell Annouced For 2018

Hyundai Motors recently confirmed a new hydrogen fuelled SUV model at CES coming in 2018 and with a full electric vehicle lineup already in the pipeline are they hedging their bets?

VW Introduced A New Long Tiguan Based On The Atlas Crossover Platform.

By Marc Stern Jan 10 2017 - 11:58pm

Is Atlas-Clone Tiguan A Chance For Volkswagen To Maintain U.S. Control?

The introduction of a longer Tiguan at the Detroit Auto Show has some wondering whether VW will ever make good on its promise to let the U.S. handle its own marketing.

By Mary Conway Jan 10 2017 - 8:59pm

Why the GMC Terrain is going turbo

The GMC Terrain has been revamped. The new slimmed-down version comes with three new turbo-charged engine choices, including a diesel.

By John Goreham Jan 10 2017 - 3:39pm

2017 Toyota Highlander Takes Best In Class Safety To A New Level

The 2017 Toyota Highlander Earns a Top Safety Pick Plus Rating, but that isn't what is interesting about its safety.

By Will Maley Jan 10 2017 - 11:20am

Mercedes-Benz Gives the GLA A Bit of A Facelift

Mercedes-Benz's showing at the Detroit Auto show was jammed pack with the likes of the E-Class coupe and a special edition of the S-Class coupe. But the German automaker had another debut up its sleeve.

By Dave Ashton Jan 10 2017 - 10:21am

Hyundai Could Cure Road Rage In The Future - Here is How

Autonomous driving may be the hot topic in the auto industry, but Hyundai motors may have another technology up their sleeves for the future which could be a possible solution for road rage.

Tesla News Update - Misses delivery goals.

By John Goreham Jan 10 2017 - 9:19am

Breaking Tesla News - Misses Production Goals For 2016, Gigafactory, More

Tesla Motors news this week with Alex Guberman covers production, competition, Gigafactory up and running, a new possible competitor for Tesla Model X emerges, Tesla Motors Stock.

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