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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 Mustang can now Read Chinese Handwriting

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2017 - 3:36PM

The Ford Mustang is the bestselling sports car in China, but the Motor Company is working to make it even more attractive to local buyers – introducing a new version of their SYNC 3 infotainment system specifically for the Chinese market.

There Could be a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with LT5 Power

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2017 - 2:54PM

A new batch of rumors on the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28 have cropped up, this time focusing on the discussions late last year on the LT5 engine which could soon power the Corvette – or the new Camaro Z28 could use an all-new engine design to dominate the road course.

Will The Tesla Model 3's Main Rival Ultimately Be Toyota?

By Dave Ashton on March 9, 2017 - 12:34PM

By the time the Tesla Model 3 is released could its main competitor be car giant Toyota or will it be plain sailing for the California carmaker?

Hyundai Debuts FE Fuel Cell Concept To Launch In 2018 Raising Stakes of Hydrogen's Future

By Dave Ashton on March 9, 2017 - 11:16AM

Hyundai has debuted their latest FE Fuel Cell Concept vehicle which should reach production by 2018.

Mazda's 2017 CX-5 Compact Crossover Prices Revealed

By John Goreham on March 9, 2017 - 10:09AM

The new 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover starts at $24K

No Toyotas or Lexus Models On List Of Quick-Turn Cars

No Toyotas or Lexus Models On This List Of Quick-Turn Cars

By John Goreham on March 9, 2017 - 9:40AM

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Review: All-Terrain Luxury on a Budget

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2017 - 9:06AM

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk offers the greatest off-roading capabilities in the model lineup, a cabin loaded with premium features and room for five for under $50,000 – making it one of the best options on the market for someone shopping for a luxury SUV that can be taken off-road with confidence.

2017 Subaru Outback, Audi Allroad, Volkswagen Golf SportWagon, U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Cars for Families”

Subaru Outback is U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Cars for Families”; It Beats 2 Popular European Models

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2017 - 7:26AM

Subaru’s 2017 Outback is named U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Cars for Families”. It beats 2 popular European models. There’s 5 reasons why.

The Porsche Macan Mission E will join Volkswagen's expanding electric vehicle family as the carmaker moves ahead with plans for 30 electrics (VW) by 2025.

Which Porsche Is Next On Electric List? The Macan Mission E

By Marc Stern on March 8, 2017 - 11:22PM

As part of its expanding committment to electric vehicles, Porsche plans an all-electric version of its popular compact crossover Macan. The automaker has also been authorized to add another electric to its lineup.

Mercedes-AMG GT Concept Previews A New Four-Door

By Will Maley on March 8, 2017 - 2:43PM

Mercedes-AMG GT Concept may cause you to think this is a preview for the next-generation GT coupe, but you would be wrong.

Honda Clarity Electric Trio takes center stage at 2017 NYIAS

By Parks McCants on March 8, 2017 - 2:29PM

This is a big development for Honda, as well as the Honda electrification fans that embraced the very limited, short lived Fit battery electric. For 2017, Honda presents three Clarity electric variants, on the road to 75% fleet electrification by 2030.

The Chevrolet Camaro Track Concept Debuts as a European 1LE

By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2017 - 1:04PM

General Motors has used the Geneva Motor Show to introduced the Chevrolet Camaro Track Concept, which is little more than the American Camaro SS 1LE with a jazzy paint job and the 8-speed automatic transmission – and I kind of love it.

Fully Charging Your Tesla S P100D Gives 40% Power Difference

By Dave Ashton on March 8, 2017 - 11:14AM

If you want the most power and acceleration from your Tesla you had better give it a full charge.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Plugin Exclusive From The Geneva Motor show

By Dave Ashton on March 8, 2017 - 10:36AM

Hyundai brought along their full gamut of electric vehicles to the Geneva Motor show, along with the debut of the plug-in model.

Why Consumer Reports Really Hates the 2017 Toyota Tacoma

Consumer Reports Calls 2017 Toyota Tacoma "Worst Buy"– Here’s What Really Bothers Them

By John Goreham on March 8, 2017 - 9:19AM

Consumer Reports issues a confusing report panning the top-selling midsize truck in America. Here is a detailed breakdown on why the group dislikes the 2017 Toyota Tacoma.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru XV, Geneva International Motor Show 2017

This New Extreme Feature Will Make 2018 Subaru Crosstrek a Desirable Vehicle for Adventure Seekers

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2017 - 8:17AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has been unveiled in Geneva and comes with a new extreme feature that will make it an ideal vehicle for adventure seekers.

The Audi Q5 is up for World Car of the Year. VW has seen its fortunes recover to the point that four of the vehicles built by the Volkswagen Group are potential award winners.

Things Get Better for VW; Four Products Competing For World Car Awards

By Marc Stern on March 7, 2017 - 10:49PM

Things keep getting better for Volkswagen. Though it has been only 18 months since the automaker admitted it had been involved in a decade-long diesel emissions scam and though sales had slackened in 2016, the automaker has rebounded as the scandal has ended. Now, it is on track potentially to two major automotive awards.

Honda Civic Type-R Arrives State Side Spring 2017

By Parks McCants on March 7, 2017 - 6:51PM

Short of stating the exact date of arrival for the all-new world-platform manufactured in England Civic Type-R, American Honda’s Sage Marie shared a factoid or two Tuesday in Geneva with attending auto journalist as to the specs, and arrival date, of the much anticipated Civic Type-R. We look for Type R to arrive state side in the late Spring 2017.

New Volvo XC60 presents stunning, autonomous accident avoidance

By Parks McCants on March 7, 2017 - 2:26PM

For Volvo fans that don’t require 3-row seating in a premium SUV format, Volvo engineering takes the most popular premium 2-row SUV in Europe, to the pinnacle of automated hands-free accident avoidance and hybrid sports performance.

Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 lifts the Ford F150 Raptor to 605hp

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2017 - 2:25PM

The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is the most powerful factory-built half-ton F-Series of all time, but for those Raptor owners who need far more power, the folks at Hennessey Performance have you covered with their new VelociRaptor 600 package – which lifts the output of the 3.5L V6 from 450 to 605 horsepower.

What to Expect at the Hellcat Jeep Debut in New York

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2017 - 12:00PM

We know that a new Jeep Grand Cherokee with some variation of the Hellcat Hemi will debut next month at the New York International Auto Show, but with little official information on this new high performance SUV – here is a quick look at what we might see when the vehicle expected to be called the Trackhawk debuts in the Big Apple.

2017 Camaro ZL1 Hits Forza Horizon 3 with 7 Other Vehicles

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2017 - 11:17AM

The newest car pack for the Xbox racing game Forza Horizon 3 arrives today and the star of this package is the new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – which makes its first video game appearance alongside a 1959 BMW, a 1972 Land Rover, a 1983 Volvo and a few other unique performance vehicles.

Hyundai To unveil FE Fuel Cell Concept At Geneva Motor Show

By Dave Ashton on March 7, 2017 - 11:08AM

Hyundai expected to reveal their FE fuel cell concept at the Geneva Motor Show.

Subaru Reveals All-New 2018 Crosstrek (XV); Full Gallery and Details

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2017 - 8:10AM

Subaru reveals the all-new 2018 XV (Crosstrek in the US) at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. Check out the full gallery and details here.

Volkswagen will have the official debut of the new, luxury Arteon his week in Geneva.

VW Luxury Arteon To Have Official Debut At Geneva Show

By Marc Stern on March 7, 2017 - 12:16AM

VW will officially launch the replacement for the luxury CC model at the Geneva Auto Show this week. Named the Arteon, the new luxury model slots in above the Passat in the VW line. It will be a 2018 in Europe and will be available soon. Arteon will go on sale in the U.S. in 2019.

Production 2017 Civic Type-R stays true to Show Concept

By Parks McCants on March 6, 2017 - 8:27PM

Just mere hours before the Geneva reveal of Honda’s epic tire burner, an image dumped in cyberspace suggests that 2017 Civic Type-R will remain very true to the concept circulated in 2016.

General Motors Sells Opel, Vauxhall to Peugeot for $1.376 billion

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2017 - 4:03PM

General Motors announced this morning that the company well sell the Opel and Vauxhall automotive operations in Europe and all of the accompanying assets with those brands including 11 production facilities and an engineering center to PSA – with a purchase price of 1.3 billion Euros or $1.376 billion US dollars.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Rolls-Royce

By Will Maley on March 6, 2017 - 3:38PM

Pulling up in a Rolls-Royce means you have some cash. But for some, that isn't enough.

Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Outsell Chevy Camaro In February 2017

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2017 - 3:25PM

The sales numbers from around the muscle car world for February 2017 are in and once again, the Ford Mustang claimed the monthly sales race, but the bigger surprise is that the Dodge Challenger outsold the Chevrolet Camaro by a comfortable margin.

Hellcat Challenger burnout in muscle heaven commercial

Dodge Challenger, Charger Featured in New Fast and Furious Commercial

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2017 - 2:15PM

The newest commercial for the upcoming automotive action flick The Fate of the Furious hit the internet late last week, featuring a heavy dose of high performance Dodge production – including the Hellcat Challenger, the Hellcat Charger, the Challenger TA, the Charger Daytona and the new Durango SRT with some stars from the movie.

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