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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.

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.

Will Elio Motors pull the production trigger in 2017?

By Parks McCants on November 18, 2016 - 7:17PM

Frankly, I find this 3-wheel transportation startup to be fascinating, as is its very viable 3-wheel personal transportation alternative. But where is it, and why aren't I driving one?

2017 Honda Si to feature high output 1.5 Liter turbocharged VTEC

By Parks McCants on November 18, 2016 - 6:19PM

Civic variant number 4 in a 5 car lineup was presented before an excited press corp in a Los Angeles art gallery located just down the street from the largest Auto Show in the West. What’s the buzz?

The US Spec 2017 Jeep Compass Debuts in LA with One Engine, New Trailhawk Trim

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2016 - 12:58PM

We have already seen the 2017 Jeep Compass thanks to its Brazilian introduction, but with the start of the 2016 LA Auto Show, we get our first look – and the first details – on the new compact SUV which will be sold in the USA.

The Unexpected Spicy-Hot Lexus Sriracha IS 350 Explained

By John Goreham on November 18, 2016 - 12:01PM

Akio Toyoda’s message is still being heard.

Hellcat Charger Goes 9s on Pump Gas

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2016 - 11:56AM

While I hadn’t realized it, all of the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat cars we have featured running in the 9-second range have been running high octane race gas, but earlier this week, Robert Lamb ran a 9.993 with his Hellcat Charger running on 93 octane gasoline – making his supercharged Mopar the first to run in the 9s on pump gas.

Volvo's New Concierge Services Will Fill Up and Wash Your Vehicle

By Will Maley on November 18, 2016 - 9:46AM

For some, the ultimate luxury item for a vehicle is not having to fill it up with gas or take it to a car wash.

Subaru BRZ GT300 Finishes 6th in Rankings; There’s One Key Technology they are Still Behind

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2016 - 8:59AM

Subaru’s BRZ GT300 finishes 6th in team and driver rankings. There’s one key technology they are still behind.

Volkswagen And Labor Have Announced Job Cut Of 30,000 By 2025

VW, Labor Hammer Out Jobs Pact That Is Fair To All

By Marc Stern on November 18, 2016 - 8:14AM

After months of talks, Volkswagen and its workforce have announced phased cuts where up to 30,000 jobs will be pared through attrition by 2025.

Subaru Concept Previews New 3-Row Crossover; Did they Hit a Home Run? [Full Gallery]

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2016 - 7:44AM

Subaru unveils their new 3-Row Crossover at the LA Auto Show. What does the concept tell us about the production model?

About the only difference between a gas-engined Gold and an eGolf is a charging outlet.

eGolf Introduction Helps Volkwagen Forget Its Woes, For A Little While

By Marc Stern on November 17, 2016 - 11:23PM

Still embroiled in the many facets of Dieselgate, Volkswagen has been able to shake off the downer it has been feeling, for a little while, thanks to the LA Auto Show. As VW's tech leader, the eGolf has a every toy a driver might want, and a few more nice toys, to boot.

GM races to grow its Maven car sharing network

By Mary Conway on November 17, 2016 - 7:18PM

Just a little over two weeks ago, GM announced its car sharing program was expanding into Los Angeles. Today they are adding Denver and San Francisco.

2018 Toyota C-HR Ready To Take On Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V

By John Goreham on November 17, 2016 - 5:28PM

Toyota’s new sub-compact crossover gets the green-light for U.S. market.

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The Dodge Challenger Hellcat will Run 10.60s with Just Stickier Tires

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2016 - 2:13PM

When the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was introduced last year, it came with a certified quarter mile time of 10.80 with drag radial tires, but a handful of owners have found that when well driven – the Hellcat Challenger with good, sticky tires will run well into the 10.60-10.70 range.

2017 Cadillac CT6 Hybrid Offers Electric-Only Driving and Solid Performance

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2016 - 1:33PM

General Motors has announced that the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Hybrid will go on sale next spring and when it does, it will offer a combination of 30 miles of all-electric driving and solid performance from the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine – with GM promising a 0-60 time of just 5.2 seconds.

The Ford Mustang in Oklahoma Probably Wasn't Going 208

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2016 - 1:04PM

A news story has been traveling around social media which talks about a 19-year old Ford Mustang driver in Oklahoma who was clocked going 208mph and while it certainly makes for an interesting story – there is almost no way that he was going 208 miles per hour.