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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 on August 29, 2017 - 10:00PM
The Toyota Camry V6 is an unexpected hot seller in its small niche.
By Marc Stern on August 29, 2017 - 6:28PM
Volkswagen has recalled 281,000 2006-16 Passat, Passat Wagon and CC models to repair faulty fuel pumps. The problem can result in stalls, potentially leaving occupants exposed to accidents and injuries.
By Marc Stern on August 29, 2017 - 5:56PM
With a top-end of 205 mph and 0 to 60 time of 2.8 seconds, the Porsche 911 Turbo S needs top wheels to handle the stress of speeding through turns and corners. To handle this chore, the automaker is manufacturing special carbon fiber wheels.
By Armen Hareyan on August 29, 2017 - 5:06PM
Finnish taxi driver Ari Nyussosest drove his Tesla Model S 250 thousand miles without any technical problems with the electric car, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2017 - 1:50PM
The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has gone live on Chevrolet.com, meaning that we now have a look at the full pricing breakdown for the new model year – with only slight price increases across the lineup.
By Buzz Smith on August 29, 2017 - 1:16PM
It’s that time of year again. National Drive Electric Week is coming up (September 9-17). Around the nation, the EV and hybrid curious will meet with owners at events. Last year, we even gave away a weekend with a Chevy Volt! Where are you attending?
By John Goreham on August 29, 2017 - 1:00PM
Electric vehicles have a daunting cost of ownership. AAA explains why.
By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2017 - 11:46AM
FCA has announced a recall for select 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat models over a concern that one of the oil cooler lines could fail, possibly leading to a serious oil leak and – in the worst case scenario – engine failure.
By Denis Flierl on August 29, 2017 - 11:43AM
Subaru’s sporty version of their SUV, the Forester XT, took on the grueling Australian terrain and almost won. What does it tell serious off-roaders?
By John Goreham on August 29, 2017 - 10:55AM
We all know that EVs should be cheaper than ICE cars to maintain, but will the Tesla Model 3 be less expensive to maintain?
By Denis Flierl on August 29, 2017 - 9:58AM
Why did Subaru axe the Crosstrek Hybrid and what’s coming next for their green technology?
By Marc Stern on August 29, 2017 - 9:55AM
Volkswagen, which not long ago produced its 150 millionth vehicle, unveiled its pricing for the e-Golf series of electrics. The e-Golf is the automaker's current major electric offering.
By Mary Conway on August 28, 2017 - 6:23PM
With the winter season quickly approaching, a truck owner asks how he should use the traction control on his 2017 Ram 1500.
By John Goreham on August 28, 2017 - 6:19PM
Tesla's cars are amazing, but one big part of the allure of owning a Tesla is not having all those hassles with car dealers. Here are three surprises for new Tesla owners.
By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2017 - 3:47PM
Anyone within a few mile radius of General Motors’ Milford Proving Grounds this morning likely heard the sweet roar of a high performance engine which could be the next generation Corvette ZR1 or the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette making repeated high speed runs on the secluded test track.
By Parks McCants on August 28, 2017 - 3:41PM
Nineteen, 16 year old teenage drivers die daily from traffic accident related injury in the United States. When optioned with "Honda Sensing," the makers intelligent suite of safety and driver assist technology, 2017 Honda CR-V earns US News and World Reports “Best New Car for Teens” award. What makes CR-V exceptional in a sea of very good compact crossovers?
By Parks McCants on August 28, 2017 - 1:08PM
Producing 400 horsepower and 472 ft-lb torque, Volvo’s reinvented 2018 XC60 T8, brings a spirited drive dynamic rivaling many sport sedans; yet affords the ride height and utility demanded by today’s discerning crossover, SUV buyer. The icing on the cake? It’s electrified.
By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2017 - 12:38PM
Since late last week, the Dodge Viper ACR teams attempting to set the Nurburgring production road car lap time record has been hard at work at the famous German road course, but so far, the team has only been able to equal their previous record of 7:03.
By John Goreham on August 28, 2017 - 12:34PM
Diesel advocates list many factors in trying to justify America's dirtiest liquid fuel. Among them, towing, performance, efficiency, and cost. However, a quick look at the facts reveals that modern mainstream diesel-powered crossovers cannot match modern gasoline-powered crossovers.
By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2017 - 12:04PM
There’s 18 reasons why the new 2018 Subaru Forester is Russia’s “SUV of the Year”. This video says it all.
By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2017 - 10:17AM
How does the new Nissan Rogue keep scoring big with millennials? It’s the hottest crossover in America.
By Armen Hareyan on August 28, 2017 - 9:55AM
Sunday evening Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared an image of Tesla Model S in the company tunnel being dug under Los Angeles, starting in Hawthorne, CA. It immediately raised 3 questions among those who follow Tesla and hope to use the hyperloop one day soon. Watch the video inside too.

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2017 - 8:14AM
Check out this Subaru WRX STI Convertible. It’s real and it’s at a dealer in New Hampshire.
By Marc Stern on August 28, 2017 - 12:40AM
Why does Volkswagen seem to keep shooting itself in its left front tire, so to speak? Just when the wheels of Dieselgate seemed to be slowing to a stop, prosecutors found what could be another scandal right in the paperwork they are using to investigate the emissions scandal in Europe, possibly thousands of cars built using a repeating set of VINs. So why did someone do it? No one knows right now.
By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2017 - 8:29AM
In the Subaru WRX STI battle Pastrana narrowly beats Higgins for the ARA Championship. It was another thrilling finish.
By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2017 - 8:40AM
The 2006 Subaru WRX stunt car from the movie ‘Baby Driver’ sells for an amazing amount on the eBay auction.
By John Goreham on August 25, 2017 - 1:25PM
The new 2018 Toyota C-HR is just getting started. Here are some vehicles it is already outselling.
By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2017 - 10:35AM
Nissan announced a new 2018 370Z Coupe Heritage Edition in Chicane Yellow. Why doesn’t Nissan offer the NISMO 370Z with the popular color?
By Buzz Smith on August 25, 2017 - 9:27AM
I track ten plug-in vehicles for my blog "My Electric Vehicle Journey" and I am astonished each month, when I see the Toyota Prius Prime sales figures. I cannot understand how it competes so well, against plug-in hybrids, such as the Chevy Volt or Ford C-Max Energy. Heck, it has even outsold the fully electric Chevy Bolt EV and Tesla Model X in some months, this year.
By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2017 - 8:17AM
Subaru announced they will launch new 50th anniversary 2018 models next year. An unnamed Subaru source has seen what’s coming.