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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.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Bridgestone tires, Firestone

2 Reasons Why New Impreza Will Ride on Special Firestone Tires; What it Means for Compact Buyers

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2016 - 8:55AM

The Firestone FT140 tire has been chosen as the OEM tire on the new 2017 Subaru Impreza. There’s 2 reasons why they get the nod.

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

The Nissan Frontier Mid-Size Pickup is Getting Old; Why isn’t its Age a Bad Thing?

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2016 - 8:44AM

The 2017 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup is getting old. Why isn’t its age a bad thing?

Tesla Autopilot Upgrades Could Start Rolling Out In The Next Week

By Dave Ashton on December 23, 2016 - 5:26AM

In a recent tweet by Tesla's CEO Elon Musk, the company may be rolling out the start of its autopilot functionality sooner than we thought.

The Judge Has Approved In Principal The Newest Compensation Plan For 3.0-liter V-6 Diesel Owners

VW, Diesel Owners, Regulators Approve Major 3.0-Liter Settlement; Still Under Wraps

By Marc Stern on December 23, 2016 - 12:41AM

With all the piece suddenly falling into place, it looks like Volkswagen has weatheed the Dieselgate scandal successfully. Though there are still some possible snags out there, by and large, the road is becoming smoother for the world's number two automaker.

Volkswagen Teased Images That Indicate What The ID Concept Car Will Look Like In Detroit.

Here’s How VW Will Challenge Uber In The Ride-Sharing Arena

By Marc Stern on December 22, 2016 - 8:44PM

When the North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit next month, Volkswagen will debut the second in a series of ID electric concept vehicles. This one that looks like the iconic VW van, however, it is a compact six-person hauler aimed at ride-sharing.

2017 Ford Super Duty Recalled because the Gas Tank Might Fall Out

By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2016 - 5:28PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for roughly 8,000 examples of the new 2017 F250 and F350 Super Duty pickups over a concern that a problem with the gas tank straps could allow the tank to fall and contact the ground – increasing the likelihood of a fire, although there have been no reports incidents by private owners.

Volvo Introduces A Red Key, But It Isn't What You Would Expect

By Will Maley on December 22, 2016 - 4:12PM

The Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat are known for their red key. This allows you access all 707 rampaging horses under the hood. Volvo has decided to copy Dodge's idea for the red key, although it is for a completely different purpose.

Best Sub-Compact Crossover Stories 2016

By John Goreham on December 22, 2016 - 3:58PM

We summarize the biggest news for the sub-compact crossover market this year.

Audi's Near-Production Concept Q8 Will Debut At January's North American International Auto Show In Detroit

Here Is Why Automakers Like Car Shows; Facetime With Nameplates

By Marc Stern on December 22, 2016 - 3:08PM

When the North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit next month one of the features will be Audi's near-production concept Q8. The almost-ready-for-production nameplate illustrates a unique SUV done in the style of a coupe.

Ram, Dodge Involved in another Government Shifter Fiasco

By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2016 - 2:36PM

The NHTSA has opened a new investigation to see if the rotary shift mechanisms in the newer Ram 1500 and Dodge Durango are faulty – or if the people having issues with those vehicles just aren’t bright enough to understand how their vehicle functions.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Legacy, Snow Day

Watch 5 Average Drivers Go Full-Throttle in the Forester on a Snow Day [Video]

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2016 - 8:12AM

What happens on a snow day? You have fun in a Subaru Forester, Crosstrek and Legacy and push them to the limits in the snow.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza

How Subaru Smashes its 8th Consecutive Yearly Sales Record

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2016 - 7:12AM

Subaru announced it has set its eighth consecutive yearly sales record 10 days before the end of the year. How is Subaru doing it?

Hyundai Look To The Future With Hydrogen Fuel Cells And Self-Driving Cars

By Dave Ashton on December 22, 2016 - 5:31AM

The auto manufacturer Hyundai are set to push the boundaries of car technology in the next few years with hydrogen fuel cells and autonomous vehicles with example vehicles already in the pipeline.

VW, Regulators and Consumers Agreed To A Settlement For The 3.0L Version. An Earler Agreement Covered 2.0-Liter four-cylinder vehicles like the 2015 Jetta GTI

Dieselgate Gets More Costly As 3.0-Liter V-6 Portion Settlement Reached

By Marc Stern on December 22, 2016 - 12:11AM

VW and negotiators for regulators and consumers have settled on a repair/compensation plan for 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel engines, bringing a possible end to at least one section of the Dieselgate scandal.

Honda CR-V Officially Best Selling SUV in North America 21 years running

By Parks McCants on December 21, 2016 - 10:15PM

That’s what American Honda and Detroit Auto News tells us with a 7th consecutive year sales gain in America’s fastest growing compact segment.

10th generation Honda Civic America’s Best Selling Car for 2016

By Parks McCants on December 21, 2016 - 9:34PM

With a little more than a week left in 2016, it’s official: Honda Civic becomes the best selling retail car in North America of any size, capping off the best sales year in the brands 44 year history.

NHTSA Has Opened A Preliminary Probe Into 8 Complaints That Smarts ForTwo Have Burned

Where There’s Smoke, There May Be Burning 08-09 Smart ForTwo

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

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun to look into eight reports that 2008-09 Smarts ForTwo have erupted into flames.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Night Edition

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dons A Night Outfit

By Will Maley on December 21, 2016 - 4:12PM

Mercedes-Benz's showing at Detroit looks to be all about coupes. The E-Class Coupe will make its world debut, and a special edition of the S-Class Coupe will be unveiled.

3 New Hellcat Challenger RCs, 2 New Hellcat Hot Wheels Arrive Before Christmas

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2016 - 3:48PM

If you are looking for a fun, affordable gift for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat lover in your life – whether it is a little kid who loves toy cars or a grown man who wants a toy to replicate their full size car – there are a handful of new Hellcat toys on the market just in time for Christmas.

Buy a Brand New 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 for $56k

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2016 - 3:34PM

If you want a Chevrolet Camaro that will hang with just about any production car on a road course, but you couldn’t stomach the $75k price tag of the “old” 2015 Camaro Z/28, you are in luck, as Chevy dealership in Louisiana has a brand new 5th generation Z/28 in their showroom with a price tag almost $20,000 below the original MSRP.

Ford Mustang Named Women's World Car of the Year

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2016 - 2:44PM

The Ford Mustang has been named the Women’s Car of the Year for the global automotive market, with a panel of women around the world testing hundreds of cars and picking the Mustang as their favorite for 2016 – and the Ford Focus RS finished a close second.

The Best Compact Crossover Stories of 2016 - Which gets your vote Rogue, CR-V, or RAV4 Hybrid?

By John Goreham on December 21, 2016 - 11:20AM

We recap the year with a focus on the largest-selling vehicle segment.

Weekly Tesla News Update Includes Another New Supercharger Fee

By John Goreham on December 21, 2016 - 11:02AM

The weekly news by industry expert Alex Guberman has some interesting year-end topics.

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

Do Consumers Really Care About Auto Safety? Subaru Buyers Tell the Story

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2016 - 8:15AM

Where does safety rank in a consumers decision to buy a vehicle? For Subaru buyers, it’s at the top.

Tesla Set To Conquer EVs in 2017 With Secured Credit And Production

By Dave Ashton on December 21, 2016 - 5:40AM

Tesla Motors in advance of bringing out their Model 3, have supercharged their credit by $500 million and are set to hit their production goals in 2017.

VW Tiguan Wins Prestigious Euro NCAP; "Best-in-Class"

2016 Tiguan Earns Coveted Euro NCAP “Best-in-Class” Honors

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2016 - 12:18AM

Volkswagen is having some good news, at last. With negotiators working out Dieselgate settlements and with strong sales again, the automaker has received some excellent news.

Aston Martin and Ferrari Get Fined For Failing To Meet EU CO2 Goals

By Will Maley on December 20, 2016 - 4:44PM

The European Union has been on a push to reduce emissions and most automakers have met standards for 2015, except for two.

TN's Best Green Car Stories of 2016

By John Goreham on December 20, 2016 - 4:11PM

Green cars are a hot topic and 2016 had some interesting developments. Here are the top stories for 2016.

2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang to be Identical to 2017 Models

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2016 - 4:05PM

Leaked dealership documents acquired by the team at Mustang6g.com states that the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will return for the 2018 model year and it will do so in pretty much the same form as the current models – with the exception of a few new exterior colors.

2017 Toyota 86 Recalled for Risk of Vehicle Rollaway and Crash

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2016 - 3:48PM

Toyota USA recalls the 86 sports coupe for risk of vehicle rollaway and crash. What’s the issue?

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