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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.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 2017 Subaru Impreza

Why Subaru Wanted the New Impreza to Cut All Ties with Stablemate WRX/STI

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2017 - 9:00AM

The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza has officially cut ties with the WRX/STI now that it’s built in America. What’s next for the performance sedan?

2018 Hyundai Sonata Spy Shots Show New Facelift

By Dave Ashton on January 31, 2017 - 6:20AM

After road testing in Michigan, the first shots of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata have popped up online showing upgraded styling.

An I.D. series Microbus-style MPV electric van will join Volkswagen's lineup in 2025.

VW Electrics Offer Developers Loads Of Design Flexibility

By Marc Stern on January 30, 2017 - 10:08PM

VW's design chief says that electric vehicles offer lots of design flexibility so that future cars will likely be radically different than today's vehicles.

2017 Honda CR-V Punts Unique Super Bowl Food Promo

By Parks McCants on January 30, 2017 - 8:24PM

Come on, who doesn’t like to eat on the big game day? American Honda, 2017 CR-V, Amazon and ‘Tasty’ team up to bring you a unique eating experience while promoting the most advanced CR-V in the maker’s history. Honda says “upgrade your game day.”

Breaking Down the 2017 Dodge Charger Lineup

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2017 - 4:14PM

The 2017 Dodge Charger benefits from a pair of new Daytona models and after seeing some confusion online as to how the new Charger Daytona fits into the lineup – we wanted to put together a piece detailing each of the trimlines for Dodge’s muscle sedan.

2017 Dodge Challenger GT: Does It Live Up To The Name?

By John Goreham on January 30, 2017 - 3:37PM

We test the all-new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT with AWD and find it to be ideal for New England Grand Touring.

New Mid-Engine Corvette Test Mule Sightings

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2017 - 3:28PM

New images are popping up on Facebook and Instagram showing what appears to be a mid-engine test car next to what is clearly a modified mule of the C7 Corvette – stoking up the rumors that General Motors is working on a more potent C7 in addition to a mid-engine supercar which may be part of the C8 lineup.

Final 2017 F150 Raptor Raises $207k for Juvenile Diabetes Research

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2017 - 1:23PM

The final 2017 Ford F150 Raptor built for this model year was auctioned off last week at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, and when the final gavel sounded – the last new Raptor built raised a whopping $207,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

GM, Honda Alliance Intent in Bringing Fuel Cell Technology Mainstream

By Parks McCants on January 30, 2017 - 12:01PM

As announced Monday in Detroit. The General Motors, Honda Fuel Cell Development Alliance formed in 2013, moves forward with a partnership manufacturing agreement furthering the intent to take Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology mainstream.

Volkswagen has taken over as the world's number one automaker.

VW Bumps Toyota From Top Spot As World’s Biggest Automaker

By Marc Stern on January 30, 2017 - 11:09AM

Toyota has been dethroned as the world's number one automaker by Volkswagen. Slowing sales in the U.S. and China combined to move Toyota into second place.

Watch Scott Pruett Crash the Lexus RC F at 24 Hours of Daytona

By John Goreham on January 30, 2017 - 10:07AM

Want to see a very special Lexus RC F coupe crash? Look no further.

2017 Subaru Forester, Chrysler Pacifica, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, 2017 Utility Vehicle of the Year

Would You Pick Subaru Forester Over a Full-Size Minivan or Luxury SUV for Utility Vehicle of the Year?

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2017 - 8:50AM

The 2017 Subaru Forester is a finalist for the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. It’s up against a minivan and a luxury SUV for top honors. Who wins this contest?

2018 Hyundai Veloster Spotted Out Testing

By Dave Ashton on January 30, 2017 - 5:46AM

The 2018 Hyundai Veloster has been spotted on the streets showing us brief glimpses of its next incarnation.

Audi has recalled a number of vehicles to repair airbag, seatbelt and coolant pump problems.

Is Your Audi Part Of The Latest Recall? Here Is Your Answer

By Marc Stern on January 30, 2017 - 12:23AM

Audi has recalled about 600,000 vehicles for a variety of problems. The problems include issues with the coolant pump and side curtain head-protecting airbag systems.

Impressive debut for Acura NSX GT-3 Daytona Rolex 24

By Parks McCants on January 29, 2017 - 4:58PM

At the 12 hour mark, the Michael Shank Racing Acura NSX GT-3 lead one of, of if not, the toughest endurance track race held in North America. That’s exciting!

New Subaru 3-Row CUV, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Why is Subaru so Cocky? They Have a Right to Be

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2017 - 8:42AM

Subaru could be the best kept secret on the planet. Why is Subaru so confident about the future?

VW has three major national sites where it is storing vehicles bought back in the Dieselgate scandal.

Do You Know Where VW Sends Repurchased Diesels? All Over The Place

By Marc Stern on January 28, 2017 - 11:23PM

As the size of the repurchased diesel vehicle fleet grows, VW finds places to store them. So far, sharp-eyed readers have located three major sites across the country.

Michael Shank Racing Acura NSX GT Race Ready for Rolex 24 Hour

By Parks McCants on January 28, 2017 - 4:04PM

After 3 days of testing in Daytona, Florida, the 86 and 93 car of Rolex 24 Hour winning team Michael Shank Racing takes to the grid in seventh and ninth position,(Daytona GT Class) great positioning for the start of this grueling 24 hour marathon driving team event.

Why You Should Wait for the All-New 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2017 - 8:54AM

The new 2018 Subaru XV Crosstrek is coming later this year. Should you buy a 2017, or wait for the new model?

Drive a Subaru, Get Free Parking; You Can also Win a New Outback at this PGA Event

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2017 - 8:39AM

Subaru has announced a new partnership with PGA of Australia. Golfers can win a new 2017 Subaru Outback, and Subaru owners get free parking at the inaugural event.

Audi will campaign a trio of independent racers as the 2017 endurance racing begins with the 24 Hours of Daytona

Enduro Season Starts With 3 Audi Racing Teams Campaigning R8 LMS Race Cars

By Marc Stern on January 28, 2017 - 12:01AM

Audi Motorsports has fielded three independent teams that have been given factory-backing as they campaign their R8 LMS supercars.

Prosecutors say EX-CEO Martin Winterkorn knew of diesel cheating earlier than he had admitted.

Ex-VW CEO Knew Of Diesel Cheat Earlier Than He Admitted -- Prosecutors

By Marc Stern on January 27, 2017 - 8:06PM

German prosecutors allege that former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn knew of diesel emissions cheating earlier than he has told authorities.

Why the All-Wheel Drive Dodge Challenger GT doesn't Pack Hemi Power

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2017 - 3:00PM

The 2017 Dodge Challenger GT is the first ever 2-door muscle car to offer all-wheel drive and after receiving tons of questions asking why this car doesn’t pack Hemi power, we wanted to look at why FCA made the first ever 2-door muscle car with all-wheel drive a V6 model.

Mercedes-AMG's Super Bowl Commercial Pays Tribute To Easy Rider

By Will Maley on January 27, 2017 - 1:57PM

Take a Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster, the Coen Brothers, Peter Fonda, and a biker bar. What would you end up with?

Subaru Suddenly Loses KBB’s Best Mainstream Brand to Toyota; Which Brand Belongs in Your Garage?

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2017 - 7:59AM

In KBB’s Best Resale Value awards, Subaru has lost its top spot to Toyota. But ALG says it’s Subaru who’s #1. Which brand is best?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Solves Our Traffic Problems With Tunnels Under Los Angeles

By Dave Ashton on January 27, 2017 - 7:16AM

Tesla CEO and visionary Elon Musk may just have the solution for traffic problems with plans to start tunnelling and building underground traffic networks to ease congestion he stated in a recent Tweet.

How Often Should You Change Ford F-150 Oil and What's The Best Oil for F-150 Engine

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2017 - 12:30AM

How often do you guys change oil? asked one of the Ford F150 owner in F150 Ecoboost Owners Only Facebook group. Here is what many Ecoboost truck owners replied, sharing their experience. They also discuss the best oil type for their trucks engines.

Audi Q5 developers had great goals that they achieved, the Porsche Macan and Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Q5 Given Look Of An Audi, But Feel Of The Macan and GLC

By Marc Stern on January 26, 2017 - 7:51PM

When the engineers sat down with their laptops and tablets to begin designing the Q5, the team had two mark, the Porsche Macan and the Mercedes-Benz GLC. As this report show, they achieved their goals.

Someone Is Selling A 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda and Everything Works

By Will Maley on January 26, 2017 - 4:00PM

If you wanted to get an idea of the excess luxuries that the eighties was known for, then you need to take a look at the Aston Martin Lagonda sedan.

Acura NSX is Green Car Journal’s ‘2017 Luxury Green Car of the Year’

By Parks McCants on January 26, 2017 - 3:30PM

Our friends at Green Car Journal just named Acura NSX “2017 Luxury Car of the Year.” Here’s why.

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