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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.

Could the Dodge Challenger and Charger Soon Lose Their V8?

By Patrick Rall on November 22, 2016 - 4:47PM

The internet is ripe with talk of how the V8 engines in the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger will soon be replaced by a twin turbocharged V6 and while I believe that we could see a twin turbo V6 in the Dodge muscle cars in the future – I don’t believe for a second that the next generation Challenger or Charger will be without a V8 engine option.

Hyundai Does the Crossover Shuffle

By Will Maley on November 22, 2016 - 3:03PM

Unless you have been living under a rock, crossovers are currently the hot thing. Hyundai is planning some major changes to their crossover lineup for this.

VW's 1-2 Victory in Rally Australia Matches The Same Feat Performed by Audi In Its Final WEC campaign

Volkswagen Ends WRC Campaign On High Note With 1-2 Victory

By Marc Stern on November 22, 2016 - 2:26PM

Volkswagen finished up its final campaign of the WRC Rally Championship with a 1-2 victory at the 2016 Rally Australia. The win matches Audi's 1-2 victory at the 6 Hours of Dubai in the WEC Enduro Championships.

GeigerCars Lifts the Camaro SS to 621hp for German Drivers

By Patrick Rall on November 22, 2016 - 2:17PM

If you live in Germany and you want to drive a new Chevrolet Camaro SS – but the 455hp output of the standard Camaro isn’t enough for your Autobahn cruising needs – the crew at GeigerCars has you covered with their new Supercharged 630 package.

Future Ford F150 Could Get a New 4.8L V8

By Patrick Rall on November 22, 2016 - 12:18PM

According to a new report focusing on a labor deal between Ford Motor Company and the Canadian Auto Workers Union, the Ford F150 is slated to receive a new 4.8L V8 which will be built in Canada starting sometime around 2020 or 2021.

VW To Build Electrics In North America by 2021

VW Outlines Aggressive Turnaround With North American E-Cars by 2021

By Marc Stern on November 22, 2016 - 10:02AM

Volkswagen, as part of its vision for 2025, has released an aggressive plan to triple its profit margin to 6 percent, while also selling 1 million electric vehicles. The automaker also plans to build electric vehicles in North America by 2021.

Tesla News Update With Alex Covers Solar City Merge and Much More

By John Goreham on November 22, 2016 - 9:32AM

Tesla expert and early adopter, Alex Guberman brings you the news via video.

How Will Mitsubishi Take the Lead Bringing EV Crossovers to U.S. Consumers? A New CUV is Coming Next Year

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2016 - 9:11AM

Look for Mitsubishi to take the lead in bring new EV Crossovers to the U.S. market. A new CUV is coming soon.

Six Mercedes-AMG Models Compete To See Which One Is the Quickest (Video)

By Will Maley on November 22, 2016 - 9:08AM

Mercedes-Benz's performance division, AMG has been building up quite the range of powerful models. But have you ever wondered which one is the fastest?

2017 Subaru WRX. 2017 Subaru BRZ, WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

2017 Subaru WRX 2.0L is Wards 10 Best Engine Nominee; A Surprise Subaru Makes the List

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2016 - 8:55AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX 2.0L engine gets the nod again and is on the list of nominees for Ward’s 10 Best Engines. There’s a surprise Subaru on the list.

Nissan Shows New GT-R Owners How Thankful They Are; You Get a Complimentary Track Day

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2016 - 8:38AM

Nissan USA is showing new 2017 GT-R owners just how thankful they are for them this holiday week. They get a complimentary track day.

How Jimmie Johnson raced into the record books

By Mary Conway on November 21, 2016 - 9:54PM

Jimmie Johnson raced into the record books by winning his 7th Sprint Cup NASCAR championship, tying Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Audi Finishes Enduro Racing Stint In Style With 1-2 Win

By Marc Stern on November 21, 2016 - 9:13PM

Audi left the world of automotive endurance racing in style with a 1-2 victory at the 6 Hours of Dubai. The automaker ended up number two in the race for the Manufacturer's Cup and for driver honors.

2017 Civic Si reported to be quickest, most refined in Honda history

By Parks McCants on November 21, 2016 - 3:26PM

According to our friends at American Honda Motors, when released to market early in 2017, the 10th generation Civic Si will be the quickest, most refined and drive-dynamic in Honda history.

Jaguar Unveils the 'New Original' XKSS

By Will Maley on November 21, 2016 - 3:07PM

It may seem odd that an automaker is building new versions of an old car. But for Jaguar, this is to button up some unfinished business.

2017 Mazda Miata Named a 10Best by Car and Driver

By John Goreham on November 21, 2016 - 3:07PM

The fifteenth win by the Mazda Miata comes with a compliment by Car and Driver.

Acura Precision Cockpit promotes greater eye to road contact

By Parks McCants on November 21, 2016 - 2:15PM

While attending the Los Angeles Auto Show, I experienced Acura’s slant on a near future driver to car connectivity interface. The future in dash, center stack design just arrived!

2018 Ford Mustang Could Lose V6, Gain 10-Speed and MagneRide

By Patrick Rall on November 21, 2016 - 2:08PM

According to information gathered from Ford’s dealership system and posted on the enthusiast website Mustang6g.com, the 2018 Ford Mustang could lose the V6 engine option while adding the 10-speed automatic transmission and the MagneRide suspension setup from the current Shelby GT350 – while still offering the GT350 and GT350R for those who want a stronger-handling pony car.

Not Even On Sale, Volkswagen’s Atlas Seems Like It Is Already A Success

By Marc Stern on November 21, 2016 - 2:03PM

Although the Volkswagen Atlas hasn't gone on sale yet, it still seems like a success as the automaker already has plans to market the American-made full-sized crossover in Russia and China.

Jeep Hellcat Trackhawk Could Debut in April, Deliveries by September

By Patrick Rall on November 21, 2016 - 1:25PM

Based on an interview with Jeep CEO Mike Manley, the Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk could make its formal debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show in April and the first production units could reach dealerships by September 2017 – meaning that the world’s most powerful SUV could be less than a year away from hitting the streets.

Mercedes' U.S. Branch Decides To Pass On X-Class For Now

By Will Maley on November 21, 2016 - 12:16PM

Almost a month ago, Mercedes-Benz revealed the X-Class concepts. These would be a preview for a new pickup that would be launching next year in certain markets. However, the U.S. will not be one of them.

Tesla Model S Loses 10-Best Status to Chevy Bolt and the Reason Is Classic Tesla

By John Goreham on November 21, 2016 - 11:52AM

The Chevy Bolt bumped the Tesla Model S off this awards list, but the reason is the real story.

Watch the World’s Fastest Subaru WRX STI on the Planet [Video]

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2016 - 9:50AM

It’s the fastest Subaru WRX STI on the planet. How fast did the 900hp STI go?

2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO, Ford Focus RS, Honda Civic

Nissan Targets Ford Focus RS and Honda Civic with Sentra NISMO; They Go After a New Demographic

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2016 - 8:37AM

Nissan targets the Ford Focus RS and Honda Civic with the new 2017 Sentra NISMO. Who is the new demographic they are going after?

New Subaru 3-Row crossover, 7-passenger SUV

5 Things Families Can Expect with Subaru’s New 3-Row Crossover; It’s Coming Early 2018

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2016 - 8:22AM

Here’s 5 things families can expect when Subaru’s new 3-Row crossover arrives in 2018.

Hyundai Sees the Future of Car Ownership In Subscriptions

By Will Maley on November 20, 2016 - 3:03PM

All of us have subscriptions to magazines, streaming services, newsletters, etc. But what about a subscription for a car?

Molly Becomes First Female ARC Winner; Subaru WRX STI Puts Some “Respek” on Her Name

By Denis Flierl on November 20, 2016 - 8:31AM

Molly Taylor makes history in the Subaru WRX STI and becomes the first female winner of the Australian Rally Championship.

Autosock may give better tire traction than chains

Why some drivers say the 'Autosock' works better than chains in snow

By Mary Conway on November 19, 2016 - 8:21PM

With snow starting to fall in different areas of the country, a new product appears to give better traction than chains. Decide between Autosock vs chains.

2017 Subaru Impreza, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Legacy

Subaru Tumbles in Quality; They Quietly Hire Czar to Enhance it in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on November 19, 2016 - 8:32AM

Amid Subaru recall issues, FHI quietly assigns a Czar to enhance quality in the U.S. What are the big issues?

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

Buy a Death Trooper Helmet, Get a Free Limited Edition Star Wars Nissan Rogue Crossover

By Denis Flierl on November 19, 2016 - 7:54AM

Nissan unveils a new Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition at the LA Auto Show. Buy a Death Trooper helmet, get the car free.

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