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 John Goreham Dec 20 2016 - 4:11pm

TN's Best Green Car Stories of 2016

Green cars are a hot topic and 2016 had some interesting developments. Here are the top stories for 2016.

By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2016 - 4:05pm

2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang to be Identical to 2017 Models

Leaked dealership documents acquired by the team at Mustang6g.com states that the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will return for the 2018 model year and it will do so in pretty much the same form as the current models – with the exception of a few new exterior colors.

By Denis Flierl Dec 20 2016 - 3:48pm

2017 Toyota 86 Recalled for Risk of Vehicle Rollaway and Crash

Toyota USA recalls the 86 sports coupe for risk of vehicle rollaway and crash. What’s the issue?

By John Goreham Dec 20 2016 - 3:42pm

TN's Best Midsize Pickup Truck Stories of 2016

TN's Best Pickup Truck Stories of 2016

By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2016 - 12:34pm

Dodge Owners Send an RC Hellcat Challenger to a US Soldier for Christmas

A group of Dodge Hellcat owners recently surprised a fellow member of the Mopar community with a radio controlled replica of his custom Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat as a thanks for his ongoing service to the country as a member of the US Air Force – and the cool RC car arrived just in time for Christmas.

By Denis Flierl Dec 20 2016 - 9:55am

BMW i8 is Now the Most Requested Vehicle in Forza History; It’s Coming Soon to "Forza Horizon 3”

The all-electric BMW i8 is the most requested vehicle in Forza history. It’s coming soon to "Forza Horizon 3”

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl Dec 20 2016 - 8:07am

How a Wagon Passes Subaru’s Popular Forester SUV as #1-Selling Model in the U.S.

The 2017 Outback is now Subaru’s number one selling vehicle in the US. Why did it pass the popular Forester?

By Dave Ashton Dec 20 2016 - 5:40am

Tesla Will Charge For Overstay At Their Superchargers To Improve Efficiency

Tesla will charge its car customers who overstay their welcome at their nationwide supercharger network if you stay too long after your car is fully charged.

VW Is Apparently Hustling To Put The Dieselgate Scandal Well Behind Them

By Marc Stern Dec 19 2016 - 10:04pm

VW, Canadian Owners Find Dieselgate Agreement of $1.6 Billion

Rapidly wrapping up the civil phase of Dieselgate, Volkswagen has announced a $1.6 billion with Canadian turbodiesel owners that is similar to the agreement reached in the U.S.

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.

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