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.

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.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Dec 16 2016 - 7:17am

Here’s How New Subaru Impreza Ramps Up Customer Experience

Subaru Australia is introducing the new Subaru Impreza to customers in a new experience. Would you check out a new car in a shopping center?

By Dave Ashton Dec 16 2016 - 4:58am

Is The Tesla Model X Really That Awful? This Video Will Make You Decide Either Way

'A sports utility vehicle with Falcon wing doors' says Tesla or is it a 'minivan with pigeon wing doors' according to this reviewer. Which statement do you agree with about the Tesla Model X?

VW Has Taken An Equity Position in Hubject, a Firm Working on EV Mapping and Charging Solutions

By Marc Stern Dec 15 2016 - 11:46pm

VW’s Stake In Firm Places It Another Step To Becoming Major EV Player

VW has taken an equity position in Hubject, a European firm that is working on mapping and payment options for EVs. VW is also working with others like BMW, M-B on build-out of rapid-charge network.

By Will Maley Dec 15 2016 - 4:43pm

If All Commercials Were Like This One By Porsche, I Wouldn't Mind It

Three years ago, Audi welcomed back Porsche to the top tier LMP1 class of the World Endurance Championship by laying down some rubber. Now with Audi stepping away from the WEC, Porsche decided to return the favor.

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2016 - 4:42pm

Watch the Worlds Quick Manual Transmission S550 Ford Mustang Set the Record

A video has turned up online showing a late model Ford Mustang GT with the standard 6-speed manual transmission laying down a 9.47 quarter mile run – which the video claims is a world record for the quickest quarter mile time by a manual transmission S550 Mustang.

European Union Regulators Have Raised Questions About the NOx Emissions Of Its Best-selling A3 Sportback

By Marc Stern Dec 15 2016 - 3:54pm

Dieselgate Scandal May Be About To Swallow Audi’s Top Selling A3 Sportback

Dieselgate keeps on whacking Volkswagen. The automaker is facing questions that there may be irregularities with the NOx emissions its A3 Sportback, its number one seller in Europe.

By John Goreham Dec 15 2016 - 3:32pm

2017 Toyota Highlander AWD Quietly Gets 10% Better Fuel Economy

Toyota has made significant changes to the 2017 Highlander that might not be obvious at a quick glance. Most notably 2 MPG better than 2015 and 2016 models.

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2016 - 2:11pm

75yo Mom Rides in Son's 770rwhp 2017 Camaro ZL1

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that we have featured in a few dyno videos here on TorqueNews.com is back in action, but this time, ZL1 Tommy is taking his 75 year old mother for a high speed ride in his 770 rear wheel horsepower Chevy muscle car.

By Will Maley Dec 15 2016 - 2:02pm

Rumored: Next Mercedes-Benz SL Could Use the Platform From the AMG GT

Mercedes-Benz is looking to give the next-generation SL a bit more spice to help boost sales. To achive this, the next SL will be borrowing some items from the AMG GT.

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2016 - 12:59pm

Last Chance to Order a Dodge Viper is Like a Christmas Gift from FCA

Since reporting that production of the Dodge Viper ended back in October, I have received a tremendous number of messages from readers who are disappointed about their inability to custom order a Mopar supercar, but it looks like FCA will reopen the Viper order banks by the end of the year – almost serving as a Christmas present for financial comfortable gearheads.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, ANCAP safety

By Denis Flierl Dec 15 2016 - 8:06am

New Subaru Impreza Already Getting Highest Safety Scores [Video]

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza compact is already getting top safety awards in Australia. How many stars?

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