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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.

Tesla Usher In Longest Range Model S and Model X Yet With No Fanfair

By Dave Ashton on January 23, 2017 - 9:29AM

Tesla add a new Model S 100D to their lineup and with a new battery option will now be the longest range electric vehicle on the planet with its new capacity.

Subaru to Reveal All-New 2018 Crosstrek at Geneva Motor Show; Here’s a Sneak Preview

By Denis Flierl on January 23, 2017 - 8:14AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is set to debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Here’s a sneak preview as the new Crosstrek gets closer.

Hyundai/Kia Are Now Part Of The Top Fleet, Along With $3bn Investment

By Dave Ashton on January 23, 2017 - 6:24AM

Hyundai/Kia are now in the top flight of U.S. fleet automotive sellers who have utilised bulk car sales to increase their presence in the marketplace, along with huge future investment.

Honda Demonstrates Award Winning Self Balancing Motorcycle in Video

By Parks McCants on January 22, 2017 - 10:50PM

What happens when the world's-biggest motorcycle brand applies technology developed in a robotics lab and apply it to a street bike? As reported earlier by Torque News, there’s more to Honda’s self-balancing motorcycle than initially meets the eye.

San Diego Utility Proposes Major EV Charge Infrastructure Expansion

By Parks McCants on January 22, 2017 - 8:40PM

The quickest road to ZERO auto born carbon emissions may in site, as major Public Utilities promote and embrace an all-electric auto future.

2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and GLS-Class

Rumored: Mercedes-Maybach Gets An SUV

By Will Maley on January 22, 2017 - 1:08PM

Most of the ultra luxury manufacturers are getting into the SUV game as buyers want them. It should not come as a surprise that Mercedes-Maybach is reportedly working on one.

Why Subaru Forester Makes a Big Splash in Russia; There’s a New Base Model Not Available in the US

By Denis Flierl on January 22, 2017 - 8:16AM

The 2017 Subaru Forester has finally arrived in Russia. There’s a new base model not available in the US.

Audi's 2017 A3 Received The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick + award.

Which 2017 Audi Received IIHS’ Top Safety Pick + Rating? A3 Was The One

By Marc Stern on January 21, 2017 - 10:31PM

The Audi A3 notched another Top Safety Pick + award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2017 A3 which features improved HID lighting on the standard model received the honor from the safety group.

How New-Generation Subaru Forester is Set to Grow its Global Influence in 2019

By Denis Flierl on January 21, 2017 - 9:08AM

The new-generation 2019 Subaru Forester is set to grow its influence in new global markets. Where will the new SUV be produced?

Even a Subaru WRX STI Can’t Get Through This Much Snow [Video]

By Denis Flierl on January 21, 2017 - 7:53AM

Subaru’s Galande Taxi Service featuring the 2017 WRX STI, had to postpone their events because of heavy snow in Japan. Why can't Subaru's AWD power through the snow?

VW Golf GTI named Best Car of 2017 by Good Housekeeping

2017 Golf GTI Named Good Housekeeping “Best New Car”

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2017 - 11:45PM

Good Housekeeping magazine has named the 2017 VW Golf GTI and best new car. The magazine worked with the staff at Car and Driver to winnow entrants down.

Volkswagen will be the first automaker to embed Amazon's Alexa voice system into its software.

Your VW Golf May Soon Keep You Warm When You Say: "Alexa Turn Up The Thermostat to 72"

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2017 - 9:06PM

Volkswagen has taken Amazon's Alexa service a step toward the future as the automaker has integrated the feature directly into its products so that a driver may soon be able to ask: "Alexa, is the house okay?" Alexa will give that answer.

Already the hardest-hit automaker, Honda recalled a number of vehicles in Canada in the continuing Takata airbag safety recall.

Is Your Vehicle Part Of The Latest 1.5 Million-Car Takata Recall?

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2017 - 8:25PM

NHTSA has announced another in the continuing series of Takata airbag inflator recalls. Between the U.S. and Canada, 1.5 million vehicle have been recalled.

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata named best play car.

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Just Won the Perfect Award

By John Goreham on January 20, 2017 - 2:48PM

Cars.com singles out the 2017 Mazda Miata as its favorite play car.

2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake Packs 670hp for $71k

By Patrick Rall on January 20, 2017 - 1:31PM

The team at Shelby American has announced the details of their newest Super Snake package for the 2017 Ford Mustang GT – with a vintage look, 670 horsepower and a price tag starting right around $71,000.

Is Your 2017 Toyota Camry or Avalon art of This Enormous Recall?

Are You One Of the 12 Toyota Camry and Avalon Owners Affected By This Recall?

By John Goreham on January 20, 2017 - 12:36PM

Toyota has recalled 12 (yes twelve) 2017 Camry And Avalon sedans for a knee airbag issue.

These Rolls-Royce Phantoms Are All About the Gold

By Will Maley on January 20, 2017 - 9:39AM

Every Rolls-Royce vehicle that rolls off the assembly is special in their own way. But there are some that are more special than others.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, XV Concept, 2017 Montreal International Auto Show

Subaru Crosstrek Concept Breaks Cover in Montreal; A Preview of the Next-Generation 2018 Crosstrek?

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2017 - 8:08AM

The Subaru Crosstrek Concept makes its North American debut in Montreal. Is it a preview of the new-generation 2018 Crosstrek?

Tesla Praised As The 'Most American Made Car'

By Dave Ashton on January 20, 2017 - 7:53AM

Tesla are used to praise for their inroads into the EV market, but now it seems they could be getting the price for the 'Most American Made Car' with the upcoming Model 3 to have 95% of its parts produced in the US.

Well-Known Porsche Vintage Racers To “Drive Toward a Cure”

By Marc Stern on January 19, 2017 - 8:58PM

Well-known vintage Porsche racers will battle it out in April in a lifestyle California road rally whose primary goal is to raise awareness of Parkinson's Disease.

Critics are calling the Camry names, but not the ones you'd expect.

2018 Toyota Camry's New Look Has People Talking

By John Goreham on January 19, 2017 - 2:45PM

Could it be possible that the new 2018 Toyota Camry has the mot exciting design in its class?

What Owners Want in the Next Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2017 - 1:37PM

The 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have proven to be far more popular than anyone at FCA had ever expected, but every owner can list something about his or her car that they would like to be different – and today we bring you a list of those features which current Hellcat owners would like to see in the next generation SRT Challenger and Charger.

Trademark Issues Preventing Australian Chevrolet Corvette Sales

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2017 - 12:58PM

General Motors might like to sell the Chevrolet Corvette in Australia, but a rather odd trademark issue is preventing the company from introducing the legendary sports car Down Under.

2018 Ford Mustang Exterior Changes Detailed

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2017 - 11:03AM

Yesterday we talked about the revised engine lineup of the 2018 Ford Mustang and today we take a step by step look at the exterior changes made as part of the mid-cycle refresh of America’s bestselling sporty car.

Faraday Future May Not Be A Tesla Killer As Cash Runs Low And Executives Leave

By Dave Ashton on January 19, 2017 - 10:07AM

Faraday Future who recently unveiled their FF 91 prototype at CES 2017 to much applause may seem to have a winning vehicle on their hands, but not everything seems as rosy under the surface.

Subaru Takata air bag recall, Forester, Outback, Impreza, WRX/STI

Subaru Announces Expanded Takata Air Bag Recall; Is Your Vehicle On the List?

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2017 - 9:00AM

Subaru of America announces expanded Takata air bag recall for 185,773 vehicles. Is your Subaru on the list?

Hyundai Plans Big Expansion For The US, $3.1 Billion In The Next 5 Years

By Dave Ashton on January 19, 2017 - 6:25AM

Hyundai and their Kia Motors arm are planning big moves with an investment of over 50% and $3.1 billion in the next five years.

Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, was ordered to pay the owner of a diesel Yeti crossover

German Court Orders Compensation For Skoda Diesel Owner; No VW Action Yet

By Marc Stern on January 18, 2017 - 7:16PM

A German court has ordered Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen to repay the owner of a Yeti turbodiesel. Skoda is a subsidiary of Volkswagen. There is still no decision on VW turbodiesel repayments -- or not -- in Germany.

The Future Jeep Grand Wagoneer could be Body-on-Frame

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2017 - 3:31PM

FCA recently announced a massive investment in the Warren Truck Assembly Plant to build the upcoming Jeep Grand Wagoneer and with the Warren plant traditionally building body-on-frame pickups – there is a chance that the new range-topping Jeep SUV could be more like the large GM SUVs, with a truck-type architecture.

Acura ‘Mood Roads’ previews future advanced human to car connectivity [Video]

By Parks McCants on January 18, 2017 - 2:21PM

There’s a bit more to Acura’s “Mood Roads” Sundance Film Festival experience than meets the eye. Or is it the “car reads the driver?”

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