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 Parks McCants Nov 28 2016 - 11:41pm

Honda HR-V crossover earns Consumer Guide's coveted 2017 Best Buy Award

In what’s been touted as the “hottest” emerging new car segment in North America, Honda’s Fit world-platform derived subcompact crossover HR-V just took Mazda CX3 and all comers to the proverbial mat!

By Parks McCants Nov 28 2016 - 9:07pm

2017 Honda Pilot earns Consumer Guide's ‘Automotive Best Buy Award’

The reinvented Honda Pilot SUV just earned Consumer Guide's “Automotive Best Buy Award” in the red hot midsize crossover SUV segment -- it’s that good!

By Parks McCants Nov 28 2016 - 8:29pm

2017 Honda Ridgeline earns Consumer Guide’s 'Automotive Best Buy Award' [Video]

In its first year of production, the reinvented 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup earns Consumer Guide’s "Automotive Best Buy Award" in the compact pickup truck segment. Heck, I thought Ridgeline was midsize!

The VW CC May Be Replaced By The Newly Revealed Arteon

By Marc Stern Nov 28 2016 - 7:36pm

Arteon Could Join VW’s High-End Lineup In Place Of CC

Volkswagen unveiled a concept sketch of the new Arteon that could make its debut in the U.S. in 2018. It is built on the Passat platform and is likely the replacement for the CC.

Gamble Hellcat Challenger 976 launch still

By Patrick Rall Nov 28 2016 - 5:34pm

Bill Gamble's Dodge Challenger Hellcat Sets 3 World Records

Bill Gamble took his record-setting Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat back to the track this past weekend and thanks to a combination of seat time and good air, Gamble’s supercharged Mopar muscle car was able to reset two of his own world records while claiming a new record – the quickest modern Hemi-powered car with a manual transmission.

By John Goreham Nov 28 2016 - 2:00pm

Winter Snow Tires - Why They Are Free and Where To Get Them

Winter is coming, as the saying goes. If you’ve been putting off getting winter tires, here are some things to consider.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Tall Pines Rally, Antonine L’Estage

By Denis Flierl Nov 28 2016 - 8:37am

Pastrana Catches More Air than Ground at Tall Pines Rally

Travis Pastrana drove the Subaru WRX STI at Tall Pines Rally as a practice event. He gets more air than ground.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla

By Denis Flierl Nov 28 2016 - 8:17am

New Subaru Impreza is Attracting a Surprising Number Who Switched From Honda, Mazda and Toyota

The all-new Subaru Impreza is already attracting a large number of buyers who switched from other brands. Honda, Mazda and Toyota take the hit.

Porsche Plans To Sell Dieselgate Cayennes As Prime Used-Cars

By Marc Stern Nov 27 2016 - 6:35pm

Once Fix Is Set, Porsche Will Fix Diesel Cayennes, Sell Them As Used

Once the court approves a proposed fix for 3.0-liter V-6 diesels involved in Volkswagen's emissions scamming scandal, Porsche will fix up to 1,500 brand-new Cayennes that have been frozen on dealer lots and offer the crossovers for sale as super used-cars.

Audi Has Remained A Bright Spot For Volkswagen Despite Dieselgate Woes

By Marc Stern Nov 27 2016 - 11:51am

Despite Dieselgate Woes, Audi Continues To Be VW’s Bright Spot

Even as Dieselgate continues to swirl about Volkswagen, its Audi luxury subsidiary continues to be a standout success for the automaker.

"Black Friday" Sales Do Work, Just Not As Well For Cars As For Electronics

By Marc Stern Nov 26 2016 - 8:41pm

Though “Black Friday Sale” Sounds Dramatic, Here Are Ways To Get Better Deals At Other Times

By and large, the "Black Friday Sale" phenomenon doesn't belong to the world of cars; you may find a deal or you may not. Most deals are decidedly standard. That's not to say "Black Friday" doesn't work, it does, just not for cars, very much.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Nov 26 2016 - 8:38am

3 Magic Ingredients Subaru Uses to Secretly Motivate You to Buy an Outback; It Goes Beyond Marketing

There’s three secret ingredients Subaru uses to magically motivate you to buy their vehicles. It goes beyond marketing.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Nov 25 2016 - 8:39am

Here’s How Subaru’s New 2.0L Engine Improves the 2017 Impreza; It Gets 2 Important Upgrades

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza gets a complete remodel and important engine upgrades. What will it mean for consumers?

By Denis Flierl Nov 25 2016 - 7:48am

Are You Ready for an All-Electric Car Future? 2016 Will Be Known as the Global EV Tipping Point

Why will 2016 be known as the global EV tipping point? What happened in Paris and LA is a harbinger.

The e-Golf, VW's current electric vehicle, runs along a street at night. VW plans a massive increase e-vehicle output by 2025.

By Marc Stern Nov 24 2016 - 3:15pm

VW To Become Your Go-To Source For Electric Vehicles

Dieselgate is the self-inflicted emissions scandal that just keeps on giving and taking it out of Volkswagen. As a result, the automaker has not only had to drop out of the diesel market, but it has also made a huge change in its sales strategy, emphasizing electric vehicles.

An Apple User Shows The CarPlay Interface In A Chevrolet

By Marc Stern Nov 24 2016 - 12:20am

At Last, NHTSA Wades Into Distracted Driving Debate With Guidelines

Even as the current administration winds down on its stay in Washington, departments like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continue to pursue their safety agenda, not without a tad of pushback.

By John Goreham Nov 23 2016 - 4:32pm

2017 Mazda3 Joins Corvette, Boxster, Mustang, Camaro On the Most Exclusive Awards List

The Mazda3 has again won a spot on the Car and Driver 10Best list – Why that is amazing.

By Will Maley Nov 23 2016 - 4:09pm

Bentley Recalls 378 Bentaygas For Loose Parts

Yes, posh automakers like Bentley sometimes have to recall their vehicles for safety issues.

By Parks McCants Nov 23 2016 - 2:15pm

Honda Motors comments on greatest safety recall in automotive history

With 11 major brands and 100 million cars or so impacted by the greatest safety recall in automotive history, and well over 8 million recalled cars repaired by one maker, Honda would like to share a thought or two with you.

By Patrick Rall Nov 23 2016 - 1:59pm

Mopar Rolls Out New Wearables, Collectables Ahead of Black Friday

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for that special someone who happens to drive a high performance Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep or Ram vehicle, the team from Mopar has a group of new items out ahead of Black Friday – with items for men and women, young and old.

By Parks McCants Nov 23 2016 - 1:17pm

First 2017 Honda CR-V produced in East Liberty Ohio

A vehicle of several first for Honda, East Liberty Ohio began mass production Tuesday, and will serve for the first time as the Global lead plant for the best selling SUV of any size in North America, 20 years running.

By Patrick Rall Nov 23 2016 - 12:27pm

Future Ford Bronco Being Engineered in Australia

A new reported states that the future Ford Bronco will be engineered in Australia even though it will be built in Detroit – all but ensuring that the new Bronco will be a smaller, body-on-frame vehicle and not a larger, F150-based machine.

New Subaru 3-Row Crossover, Subaru 7-passenger SUV

By Denis Flierl Nov 23 2016 - 10:42am

Here’s Why the New Subaru 3-Row Crossover Won’t Look as Good as the Concept

Unfortunately, the new Subaru 3-Row Crossover won’t look like the concept. Remember the WRX Concept?

A House Committee Is Weighing In On The Dieselgate Settlement; You Wonder For Whom?

By Marc Stern Nov 23 2016 - 9:01am

Is GOP Panel Stepping Into Dieselgate Settlement For Supporters?

With a House committee weighing on the Dieselgate scandal and how VW makes its own investments, you have to wonder who the "investigation" is benefiting.

By Denis Flierl Nov 23 2016 - 8:57am

Is Subaru too Small to Survive the Coming EV Revolution? CEO Says a New EV is in the Pipeline

Tiny Subaru will need to develop EV technology to survive. Their CEO says they have a PHEV and new EV vehicle in the pipeline.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, Black Friday, ASPCA

By Denis Flierl Nov 23 2016 - 8:27am

Subaru Wants You to Choose Trails and Tails Over Hectic Sales on Black Friday (Updated Video]

On Black Friday, when retailers are offering huge sales, Subaru won’t be going anywhere near the shopping malls. They want you to #OptOutside with your dogs.

Toyota Tacoma Owners Need To Know About This TSB

By John Goreham Nov 23 2016 - 8:04am

Transform the way your 2016 Toyota Tacoma Drives – Here’s How

A transmission reflash Toyota has kept quiet is making some Tacoma owners very happy.

Chevy Silverado Gets Muddy Recently; its manufacturer was just granted a delay in a recall of 2.5 million older pickups and SUVs

By Marc Stern Nov 22 2016 - 9:19pm

NHTSA, In Unusual Move, Allows GM To Delay 2.5M Truck Takata Recall For Tests

In a highly unusual move, General Motors was granted a delay in a planned recall of 2.5 million older pickups and SUVs. The recall was part of the ongoing Takata airbag inflator safety recall.

By Parks McCants Nov 22 2016 - 4:47pm

The Electric Auto headlines 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show

Without question, despite the reveal of several conventional cars and light trucks, Hybrid and plug-in electric cars dominated this year's L.A. Auto Show, as manufacturers transition into the future.

By Patrick Rall Nov 22 2016 - 4:47pm

Could the Dodge Challenger and Charger Soon Lose Their V8?

The internet is ripe with talk of how the V8 engines in the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger will soon be replaced by a twin turbocharged V6 and while I believe that we could see a twin turbo V6 in the Dodge muscle cars in the future – I don’t believe for a second that the next generation Challenger or Charger will be without a V8 engine option.

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