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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.

In Europe, Groups Are Pressuring Volkswagen To Settle Dieselgate Suits As They Did In The U.S.

German Group Hopes Lawsuit Will Lead To VW Settlement In Europe

By Marc Stern on January 3, 2017 - 3:06PM

Volkswagen is facing increased pressure from consumers groups and diesel owners as the Dieselgate scandal heats up a bit in Europe.

Ford Bringing Mustang Hybrid, F150 Hybrid with V8 Power by 2020

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2017 - 1:11PM

While Ford Motor Company has hinted to their future plans of an electrified Mustang and F150, the automaker announced this morning that both their top-selling sports car and their bestselling pickup will both have hybrid versions by 2020 – and they should both balance efficiency and high performance.

Tesla News Video This Week Includes Free Supercharger Extension

By John Goreham on January 3, 2017 - 12:25PM

Tesla Motors News from expert and owner Alex Guberman covers multiple topics of interest this week.

You Can Now Control Your Hyundai With Google Home, But Would You Want To?

By Dave Ashton on January 3, 2017 - 9:08AM

Hyundai announced a new partnership with Google which will add voice controls for your vehicle via Google Home and Hyundai's Blue Link service.

2018 Nissan Rogue Select, Nissan Qashqai, 2018 Nissan Frontier

New Entry-Level Nissan Rogue to Hit Stage at NAIAS; A New Small Crossover will also Make U.S. Debut

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2017 - 8:55AM

The Nissan stand at the North American International Auto Show will be busy. What new models will Nissan debut?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, New Subaru Impreza

Subaru is #1 at Luring Buyers Away from its Competitors; Can they Retain the Ranking in 2017?

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2017 - 7:58AM

Can Subaru stay #1 at luring buyers from its competitors in 2017?

Tesla Extend Free Supercharging With A New Vehicle Until January 15 2017

By Dave Ashton on January 3, 2017 - 7:33AM

If you want unlimited use of Tesla's supercharger network, you now have another two weeks to order a new vehicle as the deadline has been extended until 15th January 2017.

Coming from American Honda Motors in 2017

By Parks McCants on January 2, 2017 - 8:08PM

2016 was an epic year for American Honda Motors fans as the big “H” powered forward on the reinvention of its entire lineup including Civic Coupe Si, Hatchback and the reinvented Ridgeline Pickup. What’s coming from American Honda Motors in 2017

Detailing the 2017 Dodge Challenger Model Lineup

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2017 - 1:54PM

After reading some of the comments on my piece where we looked at the build page for the 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A, I thought that it might be time to put together a piece detailing the many trimlines of the newest Challenger, as more than a few people who read that build-and-price piece on the new T/A aren’t sure where it fits into the lineup – or which trimlines are available for the new model year.

Three Reasons To Wait For The 2018 Toyota Camry - And One Reason Not To

By John Goreham on January 2, 2017 - 11:41AM

There is a new Camry coming. If you are considering buying, should yu wait, or buy now?

Toyota Prius Tops List of Cars Owners Keep the Longest

More Owners Keep Their Toyota Prius Long-Term

By John Goreham on January 2, 2017 - 10:53AM

The Prius is the top car on a list of vehicles owners keep longer than ten years.

Certain Jaguar and Land Rover Models Under Investigation For Roll-Away Risk

By Will Maley on January 2, 2017 - 9:59AM

If you're the owner of a 2013 Jaguar XF or a 2012 - 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, then you should pay attention to this story.

2017 Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Crosstrek, WRX STI, winter driving tips

These Winter Driving Tips Could Keep You Alive in 2017 [Video]

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2017 - 8:59AM

Here’s good tips to know about winter driving that could keep you alive in 2017. Check out the short video.

Subaru’s Future Stays Hot With the WRX STI; Why it's a Core Value for the Brand

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2017 - 8:09AM

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI will be the only two cars Subaru brings to NAIAS in Detroit. What does it tell performance fans?

Tesla Begins Autopilot Updates To A Select Few

By Dave Ashton on January 2, 2017 - 7:33AM

Tesla begins to roll out the updates to its Enhanced Auto Pilot, with a 1,000 vehicles in the first round of updates and the rest in the following week.

Hyundai Tucson IX 2 Fuel Cell SUV Has A 348 Mile Range, Coming January 2018

By Dave Ashton on January 2, 2017 - 4:07AM

The race is on for providing the EV vehicle with the furthest range and Hyundai are on the case with a new fuel cell for the Tucson, possibly available by January 2018 which will provide a 348 mile range.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek hybrid, New Subaru 3-Row Crossover

Here’s What’s Coming from Subaru in the New Year; New Models and Fuel-Sipping Technology

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2017 - 8:49AM

In 2017 Subaru will launch 2 new models, unveil a new 3-Row Crossover and a few refreshes are on tap.

Nissan plug-in hybrid, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Nissan Qashqai

Here’s How Nissan Picks the Pocket of Mitsubishi in 2017

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2017 - 8:28AM

Last year, Nissan acquired 34 percent of Mitsubishi. In 2017, they will pick their pocket and pull out a new plug-in hybrid.

Audi and the City of Las Vegas Have Agreed To Allow Some Models To "Talk" With City Traffic Lights In An Early V2V Deployment.

Technology Upgrades Featured In Audi For 2017 - Audi Lineup for 2017

By Marc Stern on December 31, 2016 - 11:15PM

Major additions in Audi's technology packages highlight the Volkswagen's subsidiary's lineup for 2017. In addition, the three-row Q7 has been restyled so it is smaller on the outside, yet roomier on the inside.

Torque News' Top News Story Of 2016 Was the Dieselgate Scandal And Related Issues

Here Is Our List Of 2016’s 10 Top Auto News Stories

By Marc Stern on December 31, 2016 - 4:21PM

At the end of every year, periodicals publish lists of stories. In the auto world, you can have many different "top" stories from "top reviews of 2016" to "top truck stories of 2016" to "top racing stories of 2016." Here is our list of the 10 top auto news stories of 2016.

The Hyundai Veloster Still Holds Its Head High Against The Competition

By Dave Ashton on December 31, 2016 - 10:18AM

Even with its asymmetrical door layout and a few years under its belt, the Hyundai Veloster is still wearing well and can keep its head held high up against the competition.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Here's How Subaru Uses Ordinary to Do the Extraordinary

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2016 - 8:35AM

Subaru is an ordinary car company that is having extraordinary success. How does the small Japanese auto maker do it?

Getting Ready For Model 3: Exclusive Tesla Book Review.

By Dave Ashton on December 31, 2016 - 8:01AM

There are few books on the market that cover the whole gamut of the Tesla Model 3 and what is in store when the vehicle is finally released. I take a look through the book 'Getting Ready For Model 3' by Roger S. Pressman to see what it delivers.

2017 Nissan Rogue, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Star Wars

Nissan’s Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition Model isn’t so Hot

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2016 - 7:35AM

The 2017 Rogue is a hot crossover for Nissan, but fans aren’t purchasing the limited edition Star Wars model. Why aren’t fans buying it?

Consumer Reports Has Some Surprising Cars To Avoid When Shopping Used

VW’s GTi Among Consumer Reports 10 Used Cars To Avoid

By Marc Stern on December 31, 2016 - 12:17AM

Every year, Consumer Reports editors sit down and, after sifting through thousands reports, they come up with a listing of used cars to avoid. This year, there are some surprises on the list.

2017 Subaru BRZ Gets New Magellan Navigation App

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2016 - 4:44PM

Subaru announces the 2017 BRZ Sports coupe gets new Magellan navigation app.

TN's Best Performance Car Stories of 2016

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2016 - 2:08PM

Performance cars aren’t the bestselling vehicles in the US, but they are among the most popular in the United States among enthusiasts so today, we bring you the best TorqueNews performance car stories of 2016 – with a look at a variety of different types of performance oriented cars from around the world.

2017 Honda Ridgeline recalled for Rear Wire Harness inspection

By Parks McCants on December 30, 2016 - 12:58PM

Honda issues a precautionary safety recall for a possible supplier manufacturing defect related to 2017 Ridgeline's rear wiring harness. Is your pickup included?

People keep Camrys longer than other midsize cars - here's why

Toyota Camry - The Midsize Car People Keep The Longest

By John Goreham on December 30, 2016 - 10:38AM

The top-selling midsize car in America is also the one owners keep the longest.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Won’t be Getting New 2.0L FA Turbo Boxer

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2016 - 8:23AM

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI will stick with the 2.5-liter turbo boxer. When will it get the new 2.0L FA turbo engine?

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