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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.

VW Sales Keep Rebounding As The Automaker Shakes Off Effects Of Dieselgate

VW, Shrugging Off Dieselgate, Sees 3.1 percent – 9.38 Million – Sales Hike Through November

By Marc Stern on December 17, 2016 - 11:03PM

Continuing a strong year, the Volkswagen Group is rebounding from all of the noise created by its self-inflicted Dieselgate sales controversy.

Why Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is thanking Ford Motor employees

By Mary Conway on December 17, 2016 - 10:31PM

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has posted on Facebook that he just wrapped up a commercial shoot in the Detroit area. The action star has a special message for Ford Motor "blue collar" employees.

Dieselgate Negotiators Spend A Long Weekend At The Table As They Faced A New Monday Deadlne

Dieselgate Negotiators Spend Tense Weekend At Table; Hearing Set Monday

By Marc Stern on December 17, 2016 - 10:27PM

Playing a game of speed-up, negotiators burned the midnight oil much of this weekend as they sought to find a way to conclude this section of Volkswagen's self-inflicted diesel-rigging scandal. They have move into the 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel area.

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

Watch the Nissan Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition Get Unwrapped [Video]

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2016 - 8:28AM

Nissan partnered with Unbox Therapy to unwrap the new 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition. Check out the video.

Subaru WRX STI, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Darth Vader

Extreme WRX STI Body Kit by TuningBlog Looks Like Darth Vader

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2016 - 7:44AM

This Subaru WRX STI extreme wide body kit by TuningBlog looks a little like Darth Vader. We couldn’t think of a better way to start the Star Wars weekend.

Number One Chevrolet Bolt Delivered Right In Tesla's Back Yard

By Dave Ashton on December 17, 2016 - 6:37AM

Coincidence or not, the first Chevrolet Bolt is going to be delivered to customers living in Tesla's backyard, Fremont, California, Chevy's main rival in the electric auto stakes 3 miles from Tesla's factory.

$200 Million Sought in Dieselgate Is A No-Brainer

VW May Pay $200 Million To Settle 3.0-Liter V-6 Emissions Case

By Marc Stern on December 17, 2016 - 12:27AM

Volkswagen has apparently agreed to pay an extra $200 million to settle the civil portion of the Dieselgate software suit.

How Chevrolet hopes to leapfrog the self-driving competition with the 2017 Bolt EV

By Mary Conway on December 16, 2016 - 10:09PM

GM plans to start aggressively testing its autonomous-driving 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EVs. The company will test the Bolt's winter driving capability in metro Detroit starting in early 2017.

Acura MDX/TLX takes on snow and ice with SH-AWD

By Parks McCants on December 16, 2016 - 4:16PM

Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) makes MDX and TLX all-weather traction superior.

Video Proof that a Dodge Charger Hellcat Can Conquer Deep Snow

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2016 - 3:41PM

While the vast majority of Dodge Hellcat cars owned by folks living in areas with real winter weather have their 707 horsepower muscle cars packed away until spring, one Hellcat Charger owner in Michigan has made a video showing that his supercharged sedan is quite capable of digging through deep snow.

New 2017 Mazda CX-9 Earns 10 Best Engine Award

By John Goreham on December 16, 2016 - 3:32PM

Mazda’s new engine is already taking home trophies.

Subaru Forester is a Top-10 Vehicle Owners Keep the Longest; The Subaru brand is #3 in America

By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2016 - 3:11PM

The Subaru Forester is a top-ten vehicle owners keep for ten years or longer. The Subaru brand is tops too.

Courtney Force does a Burnout in the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2016 - 3:08PM

Courtney Force is best known for blasting down the drag strip in her Chevrolet Camaro funny car, but she recently took the new Camaro ZL1 for a ride down the track – preceded by what might just be the most impressive burnout I’ve seen from the new supercharged Chevy.

Top rated Honda Odyssey minivan carries over for 2017

By Parks McCants on December 16, 2016 - 3:03PM

According to Honda: Odyssey is the best selling minivan in the U.S., 9 out of the past 10 years. It’s also one, if not the highest safety and consumer satisfaction rated minivans in the auto industry. So why change it?

VW Diesels Are Holding Their Value Better Than Expected Which May Limit Any Payouts

Euro VW Diesel Values Will Limit Any Dieselgate Payouts

By Marc Stern on December 16, 2016 - 1:40PM

Because VW diesels are holding their values better than had first been expected when the Dieselgate scandal broke, it looks as if European VW owners won't receive large payouts as has been the case in the U.S.

2017 Ford GT Production has Officially Begun

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2016 - 12:43PM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the first 2017 Ford GT supercar has been rolled off of the unique assembly line in Canada, marking the official launch of production and making it likely that the first private owner of the new Ford will have their supercar before the end of 2016 – as the company had initially planned.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Here’s How New Subaru Impreza Ramps Up Customer Experience

By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2016 - 7:17AM

Subaru Australia is introducing the new Subaru Impreza to customers in a new experience. Would you check out a new car in a shopping center?

Is The Tesla Model X Really That Awful? This Video Will Make You Decide Either Way

By Dave Ashton on December 16, 2016 - 4:58AM

'A sports utility vehicle with Falcon wing doors' says Tesla or is it a 'minivan with pigeon wing doors' according to this reviewer. Which statement do you agree with about the Tesla Model X?

VW Has Taken An Equity Position in Hubject, a Firm Working on EV Mapping and Charging Solutions

VW’s Stake In Firm Places It Another Step To Becoming Major EV Player

By Marc Stern on December 15, 2016 - 11:46PM

VW has taken an equity position in Hubject, a European firm that is working on mapping and payment options for EVs. VW is also working with others like BMW, M-B on build-out of rapid-charge network.

If All Commercials Were Like This One By Porsche, I Wouldn't Mind It

By Will Maley on December 15, 2016 - 4:43PM

Three years ago, Audi welcomed back Porsche to the top tier LMP1 class of the World Endurance Championship by laying down some rubber. Now with Audi stepping away from the WEC, Porsche decided to return the favor.

Watch the Worlds Quick Manual Transmission S550 Ford Mustang Set the Record

By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2016 - 4:42PM

A video has turned up online showing a late model Ford Mustang GT with the standard 6-speed manual transmission laying down a 9.47 quarter mile run – which the video claims is a world record for the quickest quarter mile time by a manual transmission S550 Mustang.

European Union Regulators Have Raised Questions About the NOx Emissions Of Its Best-selling A3 Sportback

Dieselgate Scandal May Be About To Swallow Audi’s Top Selling A3 Sportback

By Marc Stern on December 15, 2016 - 3:54PM

Dieselgate keeps on whacking Volkswagen. The automaker is facing questions that there may be irregularities with the NOx emissions its A3 Sportback, its number one seller in Europe.

2017 Toyota Highlander AWD Quietly Gets 10% Better Fuel Economy

By John Goreham on December 15, 2016 - 3:32PM

Toyota has made significant changes to the 2017 Highlander that might not be obvious at a quick glance. Most notably 2 MPG better than 2015 and 2016 models.

75yo Mom Rides in Son's 770rwhp 2017 Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2016 - 2:11PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that we have featured in a few dyno videos here on TorqueNews.com is back in action, but this time, ZL1 Tommy is taking his 75 year old mother for a high speed ride in his 770 rear wheel horsepower Chevy muscle car.

Rumored: Next Mercedes-Benz SL Could Use the Platform From the AMG GT

By Will Maley on December 15, 2016 - 2:02PM

Mercedes-Benz is looking to give the next-generation SL a bit more spice to help boost sales. To achive this, the next SL will be borrowing some items from the AMG GT.

Last Chance to Order a Dodge Viper is Like a Christmas Gift from FCA

By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2016 - 12:59PM

Since reporting that production of the Dodge Viper ended back in October, I have received a tremendous number of messages from readers who are disappointed about their inability to custom order a Mopar supercar, but it looks like FCA will reopen the Viper order banks by the end of the year – almost serving as a Christmas present for financial comfortable gearheads.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, ANCAP safety

New Subaru Impreza Already Getting Highest Safety Scores [Video]

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2016 - 8:06AM

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza compact is already getting top safety awards in Australia. How many stars?

Subaru WRX STI Shows up Big at Big White Rally

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2016 - 7:27AM

L'Estage powers the Subaru WRX STI through the deep snow to win big at Big White Rally. How many Subarus finished in the top then?

A New Challenger To Tesla's Electric Crown: Lucid Motors Reveal New 400 Mile Range Car

By Dave Ashton on December 15, 2016 - 5:03AM

Lucid Motors unveil their competitor to the Tesla this week with performance, comfort and a passing similarity to their rivals. But will this new competitor be able to take on Tesla's crown?

Audi and Las Vegas Are Working on a Private V2I plan similar to that advocated by the Federal Highway Administration and Department of Transportation.

DOT Safety Plan Hinges On New Automotive Digital Network

By Marc Stern on December 14, 2016 - 11:44PM

The Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are rolling out a new dedicated short-range communications systems for vehicles and infrastructure that would help improve driving safety.

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