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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.

February Volkswagen Sales Dipped Slightly Overall

European Sales Off, February Volkswagen Global Deliveries Dipped 2.6 Percent

By Marc Stern on March 19, 2017 - 10:42PM

Supply and model disruptions to the hot-selling Golf line cause February Volkswagen sales to fall in Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. In Germany, February deliveries were off nearly 20 percent.

Subaru Significantly Improves their Customer Satisfaction; How Did they Jump Ahead of Toyota?

By Denis Flierl on March 19, 2017 - 7:44AM

In the latest J.D. Power Customer Service Index (CSI) Study, Subaru significantly improves and even jumps ahead of Toyota. How did they do it?

Acura’s Most Powerful SUV Ever Launches April 2017

By Parks McCants on March 19, 2017 - 1:22AM

When the electrified 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid rolls on to show room floors in early April, it will be the most powerful and fuel efficient SUV ever produced by Acura.

Where Will Audi Slot Its New Q4? How About Between The Q3 And Q5

By Marc Stern on March 18, 2017 - 11:53PM

As Audi continues its wave of introductions, the automaker recently announced that it will offer a new Q4 -- slotted between Q3 and Q5 -- in 2019. The new model will be based on the Audi TT Offroad concept that was introduced in 2014.

Tesla Model S 60 And 60D Dropped From Lineup To Possibly Make Way For Model 3

By Dave Ashton on March 18, 2017 - 10:20AM

Tesla will be discontinuing the S 60 and 60D on April 17 2017 after the announcement was made via email to Model S customers.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru WRX STI vs Olympic Bobsled Run

Mark Higgins Launches a Subaru WRX STI Down Olympic Bobsled Run; What Happens Next is Unreal [Video]

By Denis Flierl on March 18, 2017 - 7:50AM

Mark Higgins launches a 2017 Subaru WRX STI down an Olympic Bobsled run in Switzerland. Watch the Subaru WRX STI vs an Olympic Bobsled Run video. Who wins?

Volkswagen's new Arteon has drawn universal praise from car writers who liked its styling.

Arteon Draws Raves From Writers Who Looked At The Sedan

By Marc Stern on March 18, 2017 - 12:02AM

Several autowriters weighed in with their opinions of the new Volkswagen Arteon. The automotive journalists to an author raved about Volkswagen's latest top-of-the-line sedan.

Win a 2017 Lingenfelter Camaro ZL1 and a Custom 1967 Camaro for $3

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2017 - 12:43PM

The newest automotive sweepstakes from the Dream Giveaway has been announced and for 2017, buying a $3 ticket could net you a fully restored and customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS, a Lingenfelter-modified 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and $35,000 in cash.

Tesla Model S Vs The Chevy Bolt EV Video Review

By Dave Ashton on March 17, 2017 - 12:32PM

The Tesla Model S and Chevy Bolt EV may have similarities and differences in many different areas, but which comes out as the best overall electric vehicle?

Lucid Motors Air Could Be Better Priced Than Tesla Model S

By Dave Ashton on March 17, 2017 - 11:34AM

Lucid Motors Air could undercut the equivalent Tesla Model S vehicle in price when released.

Subaru’s Core Value is Safety, but New WRX Owners Aren’t Buying it

By Denis Flierl on March 17, 2017 - 7:09AM

Subaru just reached 500,000 EyeSight units sold in their home country of Japan. But very few Subaru WRX buyers are opting for the optional safety system.

2017 Honda Pilot Tames Los Angeles Freeways

By Parks McCants on March 16, 2017 - 6:28PM

L.A. traffic is rightfully acknowledged as the worse on the west coast of the U.S.. With a hope and a prayer, I navigated 2017 Honda Pilot Elite through Los Angeles on the road to Santa Barbara, California. The transitioning road traffic was relentless.

2017 Ram 1500 Tradesman in Robin Egg Blue

The Ram 1500 offers the Most Bang for Your Buck in a Small Half-Ton Truck

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2017 - 5:11PM

We get a great many questions about the future availability of something like the old Ford F150 SVT Lightning or the Ram 1500 SRT10, but in the absence of a true high performance sport truck intended for on-road performance, the current Ram 1500 Express offers the most bang-for-your-buck in a small half ton pickup.

2018 Ford Mustang, F150 get Nighttime Pedestrian Detection

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2017 - 3:11PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that the 2018 Ford Mustang and 2018 Ford F150 will both feature a new Nighttime Pedestrian Detection system which can apply the brakes in the event of an imminent collision with a person on foot – a feature which Ford says will reduce driver stress at night.

What color Chevrolet Volt will Barack Obama drive?

What Color 2017 Chevy Volt Will Citizen Barack Obama Buy?

By John Goreham on March 16, 2017 - 1:53PM

No President supported green vehicles more than President Obama. Will he keep his promise to walk the walk?

Hyundai To Recall Almost Million Sonata and Hybrids Due To Seat Belt Problems In U.S.

By Dave Ashton on March 16, 2017 - 1:29PM

Hyundai are expected to recall 980,000 vehicles due to a possible seat belt glitch.

GM Adds 220 Jobs to Build Camaro ZL1 Transmission, Retains 680 at Other Plants

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2017 - 1:03PM

General Motors announced yesterday that they will be adding 220 jobs at their Romulus Powertrain Plant to build the new 10-speed automatic transmission which will be found in the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and other future models.

2017 Lexus LS 500h has an advanced hybrid system with impressive output.

2017 Lexus LS 500h Moves the Luxury-Hybrid Class Forward

By John Goreham on March 16, 2017 - 12:20PM

The 2017 Lexus LS 500h has advanced the premium hybrid segment with many improvements.

New Hyundai i30 N Hot Hatch Spotted In Winter Testing

By Dave Ashton on March 16, 2017 - 11:15AM

The hotly anticipated Hyundai i30 N Hot Hatch has been thoroughly captured snow testing before its launch later in the year.

2017 Toyota Prius c changes include style and safety.

2017 Toyota Prius c Sets the Standard For Safety and Styling in Subcompact Segment

By John Goreham on March 16, 2017 - 10:43AM

The 2017 Prius c has changes including styling and standard safety competitors cannot match.

Tesla Model S Owner Tracks And Finds His Stolen Car And Thief With App

By Dave Ashton on March 16, 2017 - 10:41AM

A Tesla model S owner tracked down his stolen vehicle with the help of Tesla's app and GPS tracking system.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, 24-hour Nurburgring, Subaru WRX STI NBR

New WRX STI NBR Completes Shakedown and Gets Significant Improvements; Will they Help Subaru Win Again?

By Denis Flierl on March 16, 2017 - 6:57AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring Car completes a shakedown at Fuji Speedway, and it gets significant improvements in 3 areas. Will they help Subaru win again?

The All-Electric Corvette GXE hits 209mph

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2017 - 5:36PM

The folks at Genovation recently headed back to the track with their all-electric Corvette GXE and this time out, they were able to beat their previous record of 205.6 miles per hour- hitting a whopping 209mph and setting a new record for the world’s fastest street-legal EV.

Aston Martin CEO Wants More Lagonda Models To Challenge Bentley

By Will Maley on March 15, 2017 - 3:19PM

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has some big ideas for the Lagonda brand, a marque that was recently revived in 2015 with the limited run Lagonda Taraf sedan.

2017 Ford Mustang Recalled for a Troublesome Driver's Door Handle

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2017 - 2:41PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a compliance recall for the 2017 Mustang over a concern that the driver’s side door handle assembly might not be correctly installed – increasing the chances of the door swinging open in the event of an accident and increasing the likelihood of injury.

Police Search Audi As The Automaker Holds Annual Press Conference

By Marc Stern on March 15, 2017 - 2:15PM

Even as Audi CEO Rupert Stadler discussed the automaker's financial results Wednesday, 70 investigators swooped down on VW, Audi and other sites seeking more evidence in the ongoing Dieselgate scandal.

Mazda Miata Outsells Porsche Boxster By 3 to 1 - Here's How the New 2017 Model Caused That

By John Goreham on March 15, 2017 - 1:56PM

Mazda Miata Sales Leap 46% - Here's How the New 2017 Model Made It Happen.

The Fast and Furious Dodge Charger goes to Auction Tomorrow in Pennsylvania

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2017 - 1:53PM

The customized Dodge Charger shown above was driven by both Paul Walker and Vin Diesel in the Fast and Furious movie series, and tomorrow it will be sold at the Manheim Xtreme Spring Auction in Pennsylvania – although this isn’t quite the classic Mopar collectable that it appears to be in the movie.

Mazda adds capacity to build more CX-5 crossovers

Mazda Adds Second Plant To Boost Production of Popular CX-5 Crossover

By John Goreham on March 15, 2017 - 1:39PM

Mazda's successin the compact crossover area means more capacity is needed.

Hyundai Veloster Street Turbo Is Limited Only By Numbers

By Dave Ashton on March 15, 2017 - 11:09AM

The limited edition 2016 Hyundai Veloster Street Turbo brings additional styling cues and kit to give that extra bit of credibility.

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