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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.

Number 75 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car Unveiled in Detroit; It’s Sporting a New Livery

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2017 - 8:32AM

Subaru unveils their new livery for the #75 Subaru WRX STI rally car at NAIAS in Detroit. What other changes are coming?

Using Tesla's Ludicrous Mode Too Often May Lose You Power

By Dave Ashton on January 12, 2017 - 8:03AM

Software updates to Tesla's new version 8.0 brings in new features and updates to autopilot, but users are concerned that some features have become limited, especially with the Ludicrous mode.

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Subaru Forester Turns 20; Is the Small SUV Losing its Luster?

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2017 - 7:52AM

The first generation Subaru Forester made its debut 20 years ago in Japan this year. Is the Forester SUV losing its luster?

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is Coming to NY

By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2017 - 12:06AM

Early this morning, FCA released a statement announcing that their new performance halo vehicle – named the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – will make its world debut ahead of the 2017 New York International Auto Show and until we get to the Big Apple show in April, FCA will offers teaser information on the new vehicle at a model-specific website.

Seeking desperately to settle Dieselgate before the change of adminstrations, VW agreed to pay $4.3 billion in civil and criminal penalties.

Volkswagen Settles Dieselgate For Another $4.3 Billion; 6 Charged

By Marc Stern on January 11, 2017 - 7:50PM

Trying to settle its emissions cheating scandal before the new administration takes over, Volkswagen Wednesday agreed to pay an additional $4.3 billion in fines and penalties.

Your late model Acura, Honda may be included in expanded Takata Airbag recall

By Parks McCants on January 11, 2017 - 12:11PM

As announced Tuesday evening by Honda Motor Company Japan: An additional 772,000 Acura and Honda cars and SUVs will be included in the latest wave of the Takata Airbag Recall, the biggest auto-related safety recall in automotive history.

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2017 - 10:33AM

Three popular Nissan vehicles get singled out for special awards this week. One will surprise you.

A Key Volkswagen Executive Has Been Charged In The Dieselgate Scandal.

U.S. Snags, Charges VW Exec in Miami; Other Execs Told To Stay Away

By Marc Stern on January 11, 2017 - 8:57AM

In an ironic twist, though VW has settled most of the charges against it in Dieselgate a key executive was arrested and held in the diesel-rigging scandal.

Samsung Announce Cutting Edge EV Battery With 300 Mile Range And A 20 Minute Charge - Is Tesla Scared?

By Dave Ashton on January 11, 2017 - 8:47AM

Range anxiety is one of the main hurdles for most EV vehicles manufacturers in the coming years, the ability for the vehicle to go as far as possible on a single charge. Samsung may now have the answer with a new battery cell in the works, which plans to provide a range of up to 372 miles and can be charged in 20 minutes.

Jaguar Freshens Up F-Type for 2018

By Will Maley on January 11, 2017 - 8:43AM

How do you update a sports car that generally well regarded? If you're Jaguar, you make subtitle changes.

Watch Subaru WRX pull Nampa Police Cruiser Stuck in the Idaho Snowstorm [Video]

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2017 - 8:38AM

Watch a Subaru WRX pull out a Nampa police cruiser that gets stuck in the Idaho snowstorm.

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Buy a New Pair of Jeans, Drive a New Impreza; The New Way to Car Shop?

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2017 - 8:10AM

Subaru is introducing shoppers to their new 2017 Impreza compact in a unique way. Buy a pair of jeans, and then go next door to the Subaru Test Drive pop up store.

A Brand New Hyundai SUV Fuel Cell Annouced For 2018

By Dave Ashton on January 11, 2017 - 7:06AM

Hyundai Motors recently confirmed a new hydrogen fuelled SUV model at CES coming in 2018 and with a full electric vehicle lineup already in the pipeline are they hedging their bets?

VW Introduced A New Long Tiguan Based On The Atlas Crossover Platform.

Is Atlas-Clone Tiguan A Chance For Volkswagen To Maintain U.S. Control?

By Marc Stern on January 10, 2017 - 11:58PM

The introduction of a longer Tiguan at the Detroit Auto Show has some wondering whether VW will ever make good on its promise to let the U.S. handle its own marketing.

Why the GMC Terrain is going turbo

By Mary Conway on January 10, 2017 - 8:59PM

The GMC Terrain has been revamped. The new slimmed-down version comes with three new turbo-charged engine choices, including a diesel.

2017 Toyota Highlander Takes Best In Class Safety To A New Level

By John Goreham on January 10, 2017 - 3:39PM

The 2017 Toyota Highlander Earns a Top Safety Pick Plus Rating, but that isn't what is interesting about its safety.

Mercedes-Benz Gives the GLA A Bit of A Facelift

By Will Maley on January 10, 2017 - 11:20AM

Mercedes-Benz's showing at the Detroit Auto show was jammed pack with the likes of the E-Class coupe and a special edition of the S-Class coupe. But the German automaker had another debut up its sleeve.

Hyundai Could Cure Road Rage In The Future - Here is How

By Dave Ashton on January 10, 2017 - 10:21AM

Autonomous driving may be the hot topic in the auto industry, but Hyundai motors may have another technology up their sleeves for the future which could be a possible solution for road rage.

Tesla News Update - Misses delivery goals.

Breaking Tesla News - Misses Production Goals For 2016, Gigafactory, More

By John Goreham on January 10, 2017 - 9:19AM

Tesla Motors news this week with Alex Guberman covers production, competition, Gigafactory up and running, a new possible competitor for Tesla Model X emerges, Tesla Motors Stock.

2018 Honda Odyssey takes flight as America’s most innovative minivan

By Parks McCants on January 10, 2017 - 8:38AM

Is it possible to inject futuristic “cool” into a vehicle invented to transport your children, their friends, and the occasional house plant to their next destination? Watching Honda’s presentation of the reinvented Odyssey, I returned to one thought: How cool is that!

New Nissan Rogue Sport Takes Center Stage at NAIAS; Who is the New Crossover’s Target Audience?

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2017 - 7:56AM

A new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport has broken cover at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Who is the new Crossover’s target audience?

Newly Redesigned WRX/STI Breaks Cover at NAIAS; What’s Not New for the Performance Models?

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2017 - 7:13AM

The 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI were unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. What’s new for the performance models?

The Must See Hyundai and Genesis Offerings From The Detroit Auto Show

By Dave Ashton on January 10, 2017 - 4:13AM

Although Hyundai may be avoiding all the pomp and circumstance of showing off its new range of vehicles and technologies at the North American International Auto Show the company still have much to shout about, especially with the full IONIQ and Genesis range.

Chevrolet introduces a more truck-like 2018 Traverse

By Mary Conway on January 9, 2017 - 9:58PM

The newly redesigned 2018 Chevrolet Traverse may be nearly 400 pounds lighter but it looks a lot more like the bigger truck-like SUVs.

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Honda Ridgeline earns 2017 ‘North American Truck of the Year’

By Parks McCants on January 9, 2017 - 8:59PM

Honda's car-truck just earned 2017 "North American Truck of the Year" honors, when weighed against all comers, including the best selling vehicle in America, the Ford F150. To my truck driving nae saying friends I say... drive one!

A Senior Volkswagen Executive Has Been Charged With Wire Fraud In The Burgeoning VW Dieselgate Scandal

Wheels Fall Off Dieselgate As FBI Charges Senior Executive; More Arrests Seen

By Marc Stern on January 9, 2017 - 8:20PM

The FBI charged a senior Volkswagen executive during the weekend with wire fraud and conspiracy as the net begins to tighten in the Dieselgate scandal. More arrests are likely to occur.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt charges ahead as the 2017 North American Car of the Year

By Mary Conway on January 9, 2017 - 7:48PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV wins yet another award. The Bolt EV wins Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit.

Chrysler Pacifica Wins First Ever North American Utility of the Year Award

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2017 - 4:55PM

This morning at the start of the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the first ever North American Utility of the Year award was issued to the Chrysler Pacifica – the latest in a long line of minivans which have always proven to be innovators in the utility vehicle segment.

Tacoma vs. Colorado and Canyon Sales Wrap Up

Toyota Tacoma Outsells GM Colorado and Canyon By How Much in 2016?

By John Goreham on January 9, 2017 - 4:23PM

Toyota Tacoma vs. Colorado and Canyon - 2016 Sales Wrap Up

2018 Ford F150 Gets a Diesel Engine and a New Look

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2017 - 3:34PM

Ford Motor Company has used the 2017 Detroit Auto Show to introduce the facelifted 2018 Ford F150 pickup and while the new look is a nice change, the big news is that the 2018 F150 will feature a 3.0L PowerStroke diesel engine – confirming the popular rumors of a diesel-powered half ton Ford.

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