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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.

Robert Bosch has reportedly agreed to a $300 Million settlement in the Dieselgate scandal.

By Marc Stern Dec 19 2016 - 9:29pm

Bosch Expected To Settle VW Dieselgate Suit For $300 Million

Settlements are occurring fast and furious in the Dieselgate scandal. Not only is there a major settlement of the 3.0-liter V-6 portion of the diesel-rigging scandal, but it also looks as if Robert Bosch, also sued in relation to the issue, has made an agreement.

By Mary Conway Dec 19 2016 - 8:06pm

Next generation 2018 Chevrolet Traverse to debut at Detroit Auto Show

Chevrolet is releasing is teaser photo of the next generation 2018 Traverse. It will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit.

By Patrick Rall Dec 19 2016 - 5:25pm

GM Idling Camaro, Corvette and Cadillac Production as to Trim Inventory Levels

General Motors has announced that they will temporarily halt production at a handful of assembly plants around the US including those facilities which build the Chevrolet Camaro and the Chevrolet Corvette in an effort to burn through existing inventory – with the downtime ranging from 1-3 weeks depending on the plant.

By Parks McCants Dec 19 2016 - 3:49pm

2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan: Reading between the lines

Monday found American Honda Motors announcing the Detroit Auto Show reveal of its most dynamic minivan design to date. What do we discover reading between the lines?

By Patrick Rall Dec 19 2016 - 1:23pm

Dodge Challenger Hellcat Beats Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a Roll Race

The first video showing a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat racing a new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has arrived online courtesy of the folks at Hennessey Performance, and in this first matchup of the two supercharged American muscle cars – the Hellcat took the win time after time.

Lexus RC F and GS F now have standard AVS

By John Goreham Dec 19 2016 - 11:03am

2017 Lexus RC F and GS F Step Up To Standard Adaptive Suspension

Lexus has made its best suspension standard and improved it for the 2017 model year F cars.

By Will Maley Dec 19 2016 - 10:57am

Japan Tries To Sway Older Drivers To Give Up Their Licences For Cheap Noodles

One issue that regulators are trying to figure out is what to do about elderly drivers. Various functions such as eyesight and physical coordination deteriorate and become a danger on the road.

By Dave Ashton Dec 19 2016 - 10:47am

Hyundai Joins Forces With Consortium On Self-Driving Technology

The Korean car giant Hyundai are one of the latest car manufacturers to join 27 companies to form a global consortium to consolidate self driving technology to be brought to the masses.

By Denis Flierl Dec 19 2016 - 8:27am

Watch a Subaru WRX STI Pull a Ford F-250 4X4 Out of a Snowbank [Video]

Watch a new Subaru WRX STI pull a stuck Ford F-250 4X4 dually pickup from a snow bank.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Dec 19 2016 - 7:34am

How Subaru Re-Imagined the New Impreza from the Ground Up [Video]

The new Subaru Impreza gets re-imagined and a complete redesign. What improvements did Subaru make?

By Dave Ashton Dec 19 2016 - 5:48am

Tesla Rival Faraday Future Blasts Past The Competition. Not To Be Missed Video

Electric car Company Faraday Future have released a promotional video ahead of its January production release, tantalisingly showing the new car drag racing against some of its main competitors, a Bentley Bentayga, a Ferrari 488 GTB and the Tesla Model X P100D.

VW Hits Production Milestone With Atlas In Chattanooga

By Marc Stern Dec 18 2016 - 11:52pm

VW Marks Key Milestone As Atlas Begins Series Production

Volkswagen has taken a huge step toward giving the U.S. market its head and letting it determine its own fate as the automaker has begun series production of the 2017 VW Atlas. It is the first -- and largest -- crossover in VW's lineup built in the U.S. for American tastes.

2017 Nissan Rogue, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan

By Denis Flierl Dec 18 2016 - 8:49am

Here’s Nissan’s All-New Launches in 2016; What’s in Store for 2017?

Nissan had a busy year in 2016. Here’s the brands top new launches this year. What’s in store for 2017?

By Denis Flierl Dec 18 2016 - 7:46am

Here’s How Fuji Heavy Takes A Big Step Towards Building an Improved Subaru WRX STI

Fuji Heavy is getting ready to put more focus on building an improved next-generation Subaru WRX STI. How do we know?

VW Sales Keep Rebounding As The Automaker Shakes Off Effects Of Dieselgate

By Marc Stern Dec 17 2016 - 11:03pm

VW, Shrugging Off Dieselgate, Sees 3.1 percent – 9.38 Million – Sales Hike Through November

Continuing a strong year, the Volkswagen Group is rebounding from all of the noise created by its self-inflicted Dieselgate sales controversy.

By Mary Conway Dec 17 2016 - 10:31pm

Why Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is thanking Ford Motor employees

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has posted on Facebook that he just wrapped up a commercial shoot in the Detroit area. The action star has a special message for Ford Motor "blue collar" employees.

Dieselgate Negotiators Spend A Long Weekend At The Table As They Faced A New Monday Deadlne

By Marc Stern Dec 17 2016 - 10:27pm

Dieselgate Negotiators Spend Tense Weekend At Table; Hearing Set Monday

Playing a game of speed-up, negotiators burned the midnight oil much of this weekend as they sought to find a way to conclude this section of Volkswagen's self-inflicted diesel-rigging scandal. They have move into the 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel area.

2017 Nissan Rogue, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Star Wars

By Denis Flierl Dec 17 2016 - 8:28am

Watch the Nissan Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition Get Unwrapped [Video]

Nissan partnered with Unbox Therapy to unwrap the new 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition. Check out the video.

Subaru WRX STI, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Darth Vader

By Denis Flierl Dec 17 2016 - 7:44am

Extreme WRX STI Body Kit by TuningBlog Looks Like Darth Vader

This Subaru WRX STI extreme wide body kit by TuningBlog looks a little like Darth Vader. We couldn’t think of a better way to start the Star Wars weekend.

By Dave Ashton Dec 17 2016 - 6:37am

Number One Chevrolet Bolt Delivered Right In Tesla's Back Yard

Coincidence or not, the first Chevrolet Bolt is going to be delivered to customers living in Tesla's backyard, Fremont, California, Chevy's main rival in the electric auto stakes 3 miles from Tesla's factory.

$200 Million Sought in Dieselgate Is A No-Brainer

By Marc Stern Dec 17 2016 - 12:27am

VW May Pay $200 Million To Settle 3.0-Liter V-6 Emissions Case

Volkswagen has apparently agreed to pay an extra $200 million to settle the civil portion of the Dieselgate software suit.

By Mary Conway Dec 16 2016 - 10:09pm

How Chevrolet hopes to leapfrog the self-driving competition with the 2017 Bolt EV

GM plans to start aggressively testing its autonomous-driving 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EVs. The company will test the Bolt's winter driving capability in metro Detroit starting in early 2017.

By Parks McCants Dec 16 2016 - 4:16pm

Acura MDX/TLX takes on snow and ice with SH-AWD

Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) makes MDX and TLX all-weather traction superior.

By Patrick Rall Dec 16 2016 - 3:41pm

Video Proof that a Dodge Charger Hellcat Can Conquer Deep Snow

While the vast majority of Dodge Hellcat cars owned by folks living in areas with real winter weather have their 707 horsepower muscle cars packed away until spring, one Hellcat Charger owner in Michigan has made a video showing that his supercharged sedan is quite capable of digging through deep snow.

By John Goreham Dec 16 2016 - 3:32pm

New 2017 Mazda CX-9 Earns 10 Best Engine Award

Mazda’s new engine is already taking home trophies.

By Denis Flierl Dec 16 2016 - 3:11pm

Subaru Forester is a Top-10 Vehicle Owners Keep the Longest; The Subaru brand is #3 in America

The Subaru Forester is a top-ten vehicle owners keep for ten years or longer. The Subaru brand is tops too.

By Patrick Rall Dec 16 2016 - 3:08pm

Courtney Force does a Burnout in the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Courtney Force is best known for blasting down the drag strip in her Chevrolet Camaro funny car, but she recently took the new Camaro ZL1 for a ride down the track – preceded by what might just be the most impressive burnout I’ve seen from the new supercharged Chevy.

By Parks McCants Dec 16 2016 - 3:03pm

Top rated Honda Odyssey minivan carries over for 2017

According to Honda: Odyssey is the best selling minivan in the U.S., 9 out of the past 10 years. It’s also one, if not the highest safety and consumer satisfaction rated minivans in the auto industry. So why change it?

VW Diesels Are Holding Their Value Better Than Expected Which May Limit Any Payouts

By Marc Stern Dec 16 2016 - 1:40pm

Euro VW Diesel Values Will Limit Any Dieselgate Payouts

Because VW diesels are holding their values better than had first been expected when the Dieselgate scandal broke, it looks as if European VW owners won't receive large payouts as has been the case in the U.S.

By Patrick Rall Dec 16 2016 - 12:43pm

2017 Ford GT Production has Officially Begun

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the first 2017 Ford GT supercar has been rolled off of the unique assembly line in Canada, marking the official launch of production and making it likely that the first private owner of the new Ford will have their supercar before the end of 2016 – as the company had initially planned.

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