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.

Volkswagen And Labor Have Announced Job Cut Of 30,000 By 2025

By Marc Stern Nov 18 2016 - 8:14am

VW, Labor Hammer Out Jobs Pact That Is Fair To All

After months of talks, Volkswagen and its workforce have announced phased cuts where up to 30,000 jobs will be pared through attrition by 2025.

By Denis Flierl Nov 18 2016 - 7:44am

Subaru Concept Previews New 3-Row Crossover; Did they Hit a Home Run? [Full Gallery]

Subaru unveils their new 3-Row Crossover at the LA Auto Show. What does the concept tell us about the production model?

About the only difference between a gas-engined Gold and an eGolf is a charging outlet.

By Marc Stern Nov 17 2016 - 11:23pm

eGolf Introduction Helps Volkwagen Forget Its Woes, For A Little While

Still embroiled in the many facets of Dieselgate, Volkswagen has been able to shake off the downer it has been feeling, for a little while, thanks to the LA Auto Show. As VW's tech leader, the eGolf has a every toy a driver might want, and a few more nice toys, to boot.

By Mary Conway Nov 17 2016 - 7:18pm

GM races to grow its Maven car sharing network

Just a little over two weeks ago, GM announced its car sharing program was expanding into Los Angeles. Today they are adding Denver and San Francisco.

By John Goreham Nov 17 2016 - 5:28pm

2018 Toyota C-HR Ready To Take On Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V

Toyota’s new sub-compact crossover gets the green-light for U.S. market.

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By Patrick Rall Nov 17 2016 - 2:13pm

The Dodge Challenger Hellcat will Run 10.60s with Just Stickier Tires

When the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was introduced last year, it came with a certified quarter mile time of 10.80 with drag radial tires, but a handful of owners have found that when well driven – the Hellcat Challenger with good, sticky tires will run well into the 10.60-10.70 range.

By Patrick Rall Nov 17 2016 - 1:33pm

2017 Cadillac CT6 Hybrid Offers Electric-Only Driving and Solid Performance

General Motors has announced that the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Hybrid will go on sale next spring and when it does, it will offer a combination of 30 miles of all-electric driving and solid performance from the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine – with GM promising a 0-60 time of just 5.2 seconds.

By Patrick Rall Nov 17 2016 - 1:04pm

The Ford Mustang in Oklahoma Probably Wasn't Going 208

A news story has been traveling around social media which talks about a 19-year old Ford Mustang driver in Oklahoma who was clocked going 208mph and while it certainly makes for an interesting story – there is almost no way that he was going 208 miles per hour.

By John Goreham Nov 17 2016 - 11:23am

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 – Which is your off-road truck?

We compare the top two off-road midsize pickups head to head.

Mazda promises diesel for North America - again.

By John Goreham Nov 17 2016 - 9:55am

Déjà vu - Mazda Announces CX-5 Diesel For North America In 2017

Mazda’s long-promised diesel scheduled for mid-2017, but will the company follow-through this time?

By Denis Flierl Nov 17 2016 - 7:22am

2017 Nissan GT-R Goes Fast and Drops Slow; It Gets Top Residual Value Award from ALG

The new 2017 Nissan GT-R will go fast and drop slow in value. It gets the top residual value award from ALG.

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

By Denis Flierl Nov 17 2016 - 6:27am

Subaru Gets Ready to Uncover New 3-Row Crossover Concept in LA; How Big Will it Be?

Subaru will reveal their new 3-Row Crossover Concept vehicle today at the LA Auto Show. How big will it be?

VW's Golf Lineup Has Been Named One of Car and Driver's "10Best"

By Marc Stern Nov 16 2016 - 11:39pm

Here’s Good News For VW, Golf Names Car and Driver “10Best”

Volkswagen received some good news today. Instead of the constant drumroll of bad news about emissions and investigations, the automaker heard that its five-model gasoline Golf lineup was named one of Car and Driver magazine's "10Best" for the 11th year.

By Mary Conway Nov 16 2016 - 7:24pm

Fiat-Chrysler hopes performance sells new 2018 Alfa Romeo SUV

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is boasting that the new 2018 Alfa Romeo SUV Stelvio will have 505 horsepower and go from 0-60 in Just 3.9 Seconds. It was unveiled today at the Los Angeles auto show.

Audi Used This Week's LA Auto Show To Reintroduce the A5 Sportback

By Marc Stern Nov 16 2016 - 6:56pm

When Is It a Coupe? If It Has Two Doors, Not Four And It Is An Audi Sportback

Audi's A5 Sportback, slated to go on sale in 2018, popped up at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show. The A5 Sportback looks like a smaller clone of the A7.

By Will Maley Nov 16 2016 - 2:59pm

Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet Is A Limited Affair

For those who are lucky to have mounds of money to throw around and want a vehicle that will not be seen on every street corner, Mercedes-Maybach has the model for you.

By Patrick Rall Nov 16 2016 - 1:29pm

New Hellcat Dodge Stock Power 1/4-mile Record Set in Michigan

This past weekend, a 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with absolutely no power modifications ran a 10.56 quarter mile – setting the record for the quickest Dodge Hellcat car running on 100% stock power.

By Patrick Rall Nov 16 2016 - 11:58am

New Chevy Colorado ZR2 Packs Supercar Suspension, Diesel Power

The big news from Chevrolet at the ongoing LA Auto Show is the debut of the new Colorado ZR2 – a midsized pickup designed to conquer the nastiest off-road situations featuring the first application of a high performance suspension setup previously reserved for supercars and race cars.

By Will Maley Nov 16 2016 - 11:15am

Genesis Sharpens the G80 for Los Angeles

We thought that the Genesis G80 for the U.S. was going to miss out on a new Sport model with a new 3.3L Biturbo V6. How wrong we were.

By Parks McCants Nov 16 2016 - 11:04am

2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription performance a bit of a mind blower

Looking to the rather conservative bodyline of Volvo’s latest premium sedan offering, one isn’t necessarily inclined to think “high performance sedan,” in the drive performance sense anyway, Think again.

By Denis Flierl Nov 16 2016 - 7:55am

New Nissan Sentra NISMO Breaks Cover in LA; It Will Leave You Disappointed

The 2017 Nisan Sentra NISMO breaks cover in LA, but it’s going to leave you disappointed.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, ALG residual value

By Denis Flierl Nov 16 2016 - 7:41am

Subaru is #1 Mainstream Brand in America for Residual Value; They Stack 6 Cars on Top

Subaru is the #1 brand in America in ALG’s Residual Value Award. How do they keep doing it?

By Patrick Rall Nov 15 2016 - 6:36pm

How Toyota Builds Almost Every New Truck in Texas

When Toyota broke ground on their truck plant outside of San Antonio Texas, critics insisted that it would be impossible for the company to make this location work – but Toyota has proven those folks wrong in a big way, building almost every truck sold in America in the Texas plant.

Cayenne Owners Impacted by Dieselgate May Soon Get Payment or FixAt last, after months of back and forth, it looks as if Volkswagen and regulators – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) -- have agreed on plans to either fix or buy back about 80,000 Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels. They have been at the center of an ongoing battle between the automaker and regulators to find an acceptable fix for Volkswagen's diesel cheating. Refer here Ac

By Marc Stern Nov 15 2016 - 6:03pm

Settlement May Mean Payments Soon In 3.0-Liter Dieselgate Scandal

After months of back-and-forth, VW and regulators seem to have settled on a plan that may mean owners of 3.0-liter VW diesels may receive compensation or fix.

By John Goreham Nov 15 2016 - 4:07pm

Faraday Future's EV the Latest To Suffer Delays & Questionable Biz Plan

Another EV startup promising so much has trouble just finishing its factory.

By Patrick Rall Nov 15 2016 - 1:28pm

North American "Of The Year" Finalists Include Ford Super Duty, Chevy Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica

The finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year award have been announced and headlining this year’s awards are the Ford F-Series Super Duty and the Chevrolet Bolt – both of which have been named Motor Trend’s best of the new year – along with the hot-selling Chrysler Pacifica.

Volkswagen affirmed its commitment to allowing VW of America a unique identity

By Marc Stern Nov 15 2016 - 1:24pm

Looking For A Special Passat? Volkswagen Shows GT Concept That May Be Real

Further affirming its commitment to a separate North American market identity, Volkswagen announced that it will display a Passat GT, based on the restyled Passat that was introduced this year.

By Patrick Rall Nov 15 2016 - 12:52pm

2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Pricing Starts Just Over $53k

FCA has announced the pricing for the new 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon and with a price starting just over $53,000 and climbing up around $57,500, the heavy duty, Hemi-powered Ram truck is priced very comparably to the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor.

By Will Maley Nov 15 2016 - 12:03pm

Jaguar I-Pace Concept Shows An Electrifying Future

A number of luxury manufacturers are busy working on developing electric vehicles, partly due to the success Tesla is expercing. Last night in Los Angeles, Jaguar introduced their vision for an electric vehicle.

By Patrick Rall Nov 15 2016 - 11:27am

Ford F150 and Super Duty Take a Trio of Honors in LA

The aluminum bodied Ford F150 and Super Duty pickups have been awarded with several titles on the first day of the 2016 LA Auto Show, including the 2017 Motor Trend Truck of the Year – setting up Ford as the favorite for the 2017 North American Truck of the Year.

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