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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.

Ford Recalls 52k F250 Pickups Over Rollaway Risks

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2017 - 1:08PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for roughly 52,600 2017 F250 Super Duty pickups over a concern that the trucks could rollaway when the vehicle has seemingly been left in park – increasing the likelihood of an accident if one of the big Ford trucks gets to rolling down the street without a driver.

First Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Headed to Auction for Charity

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2017 - 12:35PM

The first new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE built for public sale will be sold to the highest bidder at this weekend’s Barrett Jackson Palm Beach Auction, with the proceeds going to the United Way – a figure which will likely climb well into the six-figure range.

Dodge Charger Leads All RWD Sedans in Q1 Sales

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2017 - 11:21AM

Through the first three months of 2017, the Dodge Charger leads all rear wheel drive sedans in sales and in terms of every rear wheel drive car sold in America – only the Ford Mustang has sold more units, and that is by a narrow margin.

Should VW sell grounded Jettas? That is the question.

VW Cleared To Sell Some Turbodiesels, Should It? The Answer is Probably Not

By Marc Stern on April 4, 2017 - 10:33AM

Volkswagen has been cleared by the EPA to fix and resell some 2015 Jetta TDIs that were grounded by the Dieselgate emissions scandal. The key question is should they sell them? And the answer likely is no.

Many Significant Improvements are Coming this Summer on New Subaru Crosstrek; Most You Can’t See

By Denis Flierl on April 4, 2017 - 8:56AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek makes its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show next week. Consumers can expect significant improvements, most you can’t see.

This Is Why Mercedes Is Giving Up on Hydrogen Fuel Cells

By Collin Woodard on April 3, 2017 - 6:53PM

For years, hydrogen has been the fuel of the future, always one breakthrough away from becoming the next big thing. But while other companies are ramping up their hydrogen fuel cell investments, Mercedes has decided to focus on electric vehicles instead.

Tommy Johnson Jr' Dodge Charger Gets Win #3 for Team Mopar

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2017 - 5:12PM

This past weekend, the teams of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series headed to Las Vegas for the Denso Spark Plug Nationals and for the 3rd time in four events, a Don Schumacher Dodge Charger took the win in the funny car class – with Tommy Johnson Jr grabbing his first win of the season.

2017 Toyota Camry still on top at Toyota.

Surprisingly, the 2017 Camry Sedan Is Still Top Selling Vehicle At Toyota

By John Goreham on April 3, 2017 - 4:47PM

Toyota is one of the few automakers that still has robust car sales due to Camry's success, not slow crossover sales.

CR-V, HR-V Crossovers continue to drive American Honda sales in March

By Parks McCants on April 3, 2017 - 2:32PM

Despite a general sales down trend predicted for U.S. auto markets, Honda’s crossover trend continues in the U.S. with the reinvented CR-V and subcompact HR-V driving positive sales numbers for Honda.

Ford Mustang beats Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger in March 2017 Sales

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2017 - 1:47PM

The Ford Mustang beat the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger the 5th month in a row and the 27th time in the past 29 months, allowing the Motor Company to continue to lead the muscle car segment as it climbs out of the slow winter months.

2017 Honda Civic Si speculation ends April 6th with YouTube reveal

By Parks McCants on April 3, 2017 - 12:30PM

Something new coming your way? Honda Si fans will have a first look of the production Civic Si coupe and sedan, along with engine specifications, and price point, presented on the Honda channel in an April 6 YouTube video reveal. This should end the speculation.

April Camaro of the Month: Adam Kappell's 1973 Z/28 Type LT RS

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2017 - 12:21PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for April 2016 is this radiant green 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Type LT RS – owned by Adam Kappell.

Tesla, Inc. news for April 3rd includes infotainment surprises, Space X and investment updates.

Info Surprise, Rocket Savings and Investment News in This Week's Breaking Tesla News

By John Goreham on April 3, 2017 - 9:15AM

Tesla, Inc. news for April 3rd includes infotainment surprises, SpaceX and investment updates.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru WRX STI

3 Ways Subaru Differentiates Themselves in a Sameness Car World

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2017 - 8:21AM

How does Subaru differentiate themselves from other automakers? Here’s 3 ways they set themselves apart from the crowd.

2017 Mazda3: Winter snow tires increase road to cabin noise

By Parks McCants on April 2, 2017 - 10:52PM

Last month we took an extended drive review in Mazda’s exceptional 3 series 4 door sedan. Frankly, we loved everything but the road to cabin noise transference. And then I took a closer look at the tires.

Why Jaguar Land Rover's Commitment to Diesel Could End Up Being Invaluable In Light of VW's TDI Fix

By Collin Woodard on April 2, 2017 - 9:09PM

Volkswagen's recent emissions scandal may have called the future of diesel into question, but don't expect Jaguar Land Rover to drop diesels from the lineup. They're here to stay.

Why we are unlikely to see Jaguar and Land Rover chasing micro niches like Mercedes and BMW

By Collin Woodard on April 2, 2017 - 7:09PM

Cars like the Range Rover Evoque and the new Jaguar XE have helped Jaguar Land Rover sell a lot more cars. But don't expect the automaker to try to sustain the same growth rate in the coming years.

Mercedes-Benz May Drop V8 Option for Next CLS

By Will Maley on April 2, 2017 - 11:59AM

It will not be too long before we see the next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. But there is a rumor flying around that one engine configuration will not be available.

Faster Subaru WRX STIs Return to the Most Terrifying Hillclimb in America; It’s Coming in July

By Denis Flierl on April 2, 2017 - 8:30AM

Subaru will bring faster 2017 WRX STI Rally cars to the most terrifying hillclimb for rally drivers in America. It’s coming in July.

10th Gen Honda Civic Si most refined, user friendly Si in Honda history

By Parks McCants on April 1, 2017 - 7:44PM

With much ado online as to what some auto journalist and Tuners view as a minuscule uptick in torque and horsepower, the reinvented Civic Si rolls off the assembly line, the most refined, drive-dynamic, powerful and user friendly Si variant in Honda history.

Volkswagen has settled another environmental with 10 states.

These 10 States Settle Another Dieselgate Lawsuit with Volkswagen for $157 Million

By Marc Stern on April 1, 2017 - 6:32PM

Volkswagen and 10 states have reached an agreement that settles still another suit in the ongoing Dieselgate scandal. A second environmental suit, this one is for $157.45 million.

American Honda having fun with Odyssey Emojis horn option

By Parks McCants on April 1, 2017 - 6:19PM

Wouldn’t it be fun to have a car horn that better expresses the emotion of the driver at time of honk? Honda engineering believes so.

Should You Buy a Newly-Redesigned 2018 Subaru WRX/STI or Wait for the All-New 2020 STI?

By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2017 - 9:02AM

Subaru introduces the newly-redesigned 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI.
Should you buy one now, or wait for the all-new 2020 model?

Audi is extending its technology offerings as ownership patterns change.

2 Ways Audi Adapts To Changing Car Ownership Patterns

By Marc Stern on March 31, 2017 - 10:46PM

As Audi expands its technology suite, it is in the process of completing the purchase of Silvercars, a rental-ordering app that allows customers to order rentals from the smartphones.

Tesla Killers: Mercedes Will Introduce Electric Cars Sooner Than Planned

By Collin Woodard on March 31, 2017 - 6:03PM

Originally, Mercedes' goal was to have 10 electric vehicles on the road by 2025. But the new goal is to accomplish that a lot sooner.

Here Is What EV Enthusiasts and BMW i3 Owners Say About BMW's Electric SUV

By Armen Hareyan on March 31, 2017 - 3:04PM

As Audi is reportedly planning a BMW i3 revival I saw an interesting discussion in Electric Car group on Facebook where the EV enthusiasts and BMW i3 owners discussed sharing their thoughts on i3. Let's see what they say.

2017 Acura NSX demonstrates superior traction in the rain

By Parks McCants on March 31, 2017 - 2:01PM

In the last week of March, we drove 2017 Acura NSX sport hybrid on the backroads of Seattle's neighboring countryside. It was raining so hard at times that one couldn't see the road through the cadence of the windshield wipers. Acura NSX didn’t skip a beat.

Learn to Drag Race in the Camaro SS at Yas Marina

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2017 - 1:01PM

If you want to learn to drag race in a new Chevrolet Camaro SS for less than $180 and you live in the Middle East, you are in luck, as the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi is now offering the Camaro Drag Race Experience.

Jeep Quick Sand Concept is a Hemi-Powered Masterpiece

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2017 - 10:37AM

Earlier this week I got to check out the lineup of customized Jeep vehicles which will make their formal debut next month at the 2017 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, and I am completely smitten with the incredible Quick Sand Concept shown here – packing Hemi power into a customized 2-door Wrangler.

Will the 3 week High in Oil Prices Drive up EV Sales?

By Douglas Stansfield on March 31, 2017 - 9:41AM

Recent reports about Chevy Bolt discounting and below expected sales rates are likely very premature. This week has seen the US Oil market reach three week highs in the Oil market on reports of below expected distillate inventories and gasoline supplies in the US.

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