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 Marc Stern Sep 26 2016 - 9:25am

Report Clears Audi CEO Of Dieselgate Involvement

A report in a German publication clears Audi chief executive Rupert Stadler of involvement in the Dieselgate scandal.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru WRX STI Time Attack

By Denis Flierl Sep 26 2016 - 8:19am

Subaru Brought an Exclusive WRX STI Showcase to Subiefest, One STI was a Big Fan Favorite

Subaru brings an exclusive WRX STI Showcase to Subiefest, the largest gathering of Subaru fans in North America. What WRX STI was the biggest hit?

2017 Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback, EyeSight

By Denis Flierl Sep 26 2016 - 8:03am

How Tiny Subaru Launched the Safety Revolution and All Automakers Have Jumped on the Bandwagon

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza will get the latest EyeSight version 3 as standard. What was their First Vehicle to Get the Safety System?

By Mary Conway Sep 25 2016 - 9:52pm

How auto companies are joining the fight against breast cancer

October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and more companies are getting involved with raising money to fight the disease that strikes 1 out of every 8 women,in their lifetime. Breast cancer also affects men, some physically, but especially because every person has a mother, perhaps, a sister or a wife.

By Marc Stern Sep 25 2016 - 12:55pm

Report Indicates Ex-VW CEO Played Central Role In Dieselgate

A new report circulated on Sunday that Martin Winterkorn, former chief executive of Volkswagen, played a central role in the Dieselgate scandal.

By Marc Stern Sep 25 2016 - 9:05am

Audi Recalls 9,000 A8s To Fix Possible Stalling Problem

Audi has recalled 9,102 2010-13 A8s to fix a coolant valve problem that could lead to stalling and an increased risk of accidents.

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

By Denis Flierl Sep 25 2016 - 8:33am

How $1Billion Investment Yields World-Class Safety for Subaru

Why did Subaru spend $1 billion dollars to revamp the 2017 Impreza? It’s safety first for the Japanese automaker.

2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Team Offtrax Subaru XV, Maroc Challenge

By Denis Flierl Sep 25 2016 - 8:15am

Team Offtrax Subaru XV Celebrates Impressive Win in the Grueling 2,800 km Maroc Challenge [Video]

Subaru UK just released this video of the Team Offtrax XV Crosstrek. They pulled off an impressive win in the 2,800 km Maroc Challenge.

By Marc Stern Sep 24 2016 - 11:02pm

Smart To Offer Gas, Electric Versions Of All Cars In 2017

Smart will be one unique manufacturer in model year 2017. It will be the only automaker to offer gas-engined and electric versions of all its models.

By Marc Stern Sep 24 2016 - 7:06pm

GOP Lawmakers Question 2025 50 MPG Mileage Guidelines

The GOP lined up against the Administration's proposed 50 MPG mileage rule, saying that low gas prices make it tough to recoup investments in hybrids and fuel-efficient vehicles.

By Denis Flierl Sep 24 2016 - 3:44pm

How Much Does the Remodeled Nissan GT-R NISMO Cost? More than You Think

Nissan just announced pricing on the 2017 GT-R NISMO and it gets a huge price jump. It’s a lot more than you think.

By Will Maley Sep 24 2016 - 11:53am

Lamborghini Puts A Sedan On the Consideration List

Lamborghini has high hopes for their upcoming Urus SUV with the CEO expecting it double the brand's sales. But what comes afterwards? A sedan?

2016 Subaru Levorg, Silverline Subaru BMR Racing, BTCC

By Denis Flierl Sep 24 2016 - 8:42am

Subaru’s First BTCC Season, How they are in Contention for the Championship Title

It’s Subaru’s first British Touring Car Championship season and they are in contention for the championship title. How did they do it?

By Denis Flierl Sep 24 2016 - 8:31am

BMW Issues M2, M3, M4 Recall for Loose Sub-Frame Bolts Increasing the Risk of a Crash

Certain BMW M2 Coupes, M3 Sedans, M4 Coupes and M4 Convertibles are being recalled for not replacing the rear sub-frame bolts.

By Denis Flierl Sep 24 2016 - 8:19am

How a Tangerine Orange Subaru Forester Connects a Global Generation With Environmental Sustainability

How does Subaru connect a new generation with environmental sustainability? With a Tangerine Orange 2017 Subaru Forester.

VW Investor Chides Automaker On Salaries, Bonuses

By Marc Stern Sep 23 2016 - 8:51pm

Major Investor Chides VW Over “Huge Sums” Paid In Bonuses, Salaries

For the second time in the last few months, billionaire Chris Hohn questioned the huge salaries and bonuses that VW execs have received even as Dieselgate has caused shares to tank.

By Mary Conway Sep 23 2016 - 6:30pm

How a new diesel engine will help the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox go global

Chevrolet chose the autumnal equinox to unveil the redesigned 2018 Equinox compact SUV. The new version is a tad shorter, 400 pounds lighter and now is available with a diesel engine. Chevrolet intends to sell the new Equinox in 115 markets globally.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 23 2016 - 6:25pm

Man Says Nissan Doesn't Give a Dime for LEAF Battery That Went to 8 Bars at 58K Miles

Today I was reading a public forum on SF Bay Nissan Leaf Owners group on Facebook, in which one Leaf owner fills that Nissan should compensate him for his battery going to 8 bars at 58K miles. Some owners suggest that his dealer should advocate for him. Should Nissan compensate in this case?

By Allan Honeyman Sep 23 2016 - 5:50pm

Hyundai Wants to be Born Again by Genesis and This Is How It's Going to Transform

We all know that Hyundai is a huge company which manufactures many things, from earth movers to cars, but in this country its name became synonymous with cheap. That was the way they broke into the American market. Now they’re movin’ on up.

2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo, 2017 Nissan Sentra, SR Turbo

By Denis Flierl Sep 23 2016 - 4:03pm

2017 Nissan Sentra Pricing and How New SR Turbo Kicks Things up a Few Notches

Nissan announced pricing on the 2017 Sentra. It gets a small price bump and a new sporty SR Turbo model.

By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2016 - 3:20pm

Final Holden Commodore Super Sedan to Pack Corvette ZR1 Power

The high performance Holden Commodore will leave the Australian lineup next year, but before it does, the company’s Aussie performance brand HSV will offer up one final, ultra-high performance super sedan with the engine from the C6 Corvette ZR1 and the suspension setup from the Holden VF race cars.

Bill Gamble Record Hellcat Challenger 10.25

By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2016 - 1:13pm

New Manual Trans Dodge Challenger Hellcat 1/4-Mile Record (Video)

While the vast majority of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcats setting records on the drag strip are equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission, a new manual transmission Challenger owner has raised the bar for those Hellcat racers with a clutch pedal – laying down an awesome 10.25 run at 140 miles per hour.

By Parks McCants Sep 23 2016 - 12:23pm

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback, arrival, specifications, and MSRP

Honda’s first turbocharged Civic Hatchback in the maker’s history comes to North America with a surprisingly low beginning MSRP -- and did I mention, it’s turbocharged!

BMW 3 series, Autobot, Transformers, Letrons

By Denis Flierl Sep 23 2016 - 11:36am

Watch Jaw-Dropping BMW Quickly Transform itself into an Autobot, it Will Make You Want One [Video]

Watch as a Cool BMW 3 Series transform itself into an Autobot. It Will Make You Want One.

Toyota adds value to the 2017 Corolla, but competitors are pulling ahead.

By John Goreham Sep 23 2016 - 11:24am

2017 Toyota Corolla – Will New Looks and Standard Safety Keep It Competitive?

Toyota adds value to the 2017 Corolla, but competitors are pulling ahead.

Subaru Legacy, Legacy windshield wiper recall, 2009-2013 Subaru Legacy

By Denis Flierl Sep 23 2016 - 10:04am

Huge Global Wiper Recall Effects 935,000 Subaru Legacy Models, is Yours on the List?

Subaru is recalling 935,000 Legacy sedans globally because of a windshield wiper problem. Is your vehicle on the list?

By Marc Stern Sep 23 2016 - 9:58am

Major Investor Chides VW Over “Huge Sums” Paid In Bonuses, Salaries

TCI Management has chided Volkswagen over the salaries and bonuses paid to the automaker's executives, suggesting that execs be paid bonuses in stocks so they can see how the market regards their performance.

2018 Nissan Frontier, Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier

By Denis Flierl Sep 23 2016 - 8:51am

Nissan Just Unveiled a Tough All-Terrain Concept truck, Does it Preview the Next-Gen 2018 Frontier? [Video]

It’s a Concept vehicle, but is the Nissan Navara EnGuard a preview of the 2018 Nissan Frontier?

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Los Angeles, Toshihiro Arai

By Denis Flierl Sep 23 2016 - 8:17am

A Hot New Driver is Announced for Subaru’s WRX STI GRC Supercar, Will Age be a Factor?

Subaru adds a new driver to their WRX STI GRC team in LA. He’s a rally legend in Japan. Will age be a factor?

By Marc Stern Sep 22 2016 - 10:58pm

Today’s VW Beetle Went “Back to the Future” For Its Inspiration

Here's the inspiration for the Thomas and Mays-designed Volkswagen Concept 1 that became the basis of the current generation of Volkswagen Beetles.

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