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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.

Build Your 2017 Dodge Challenger with All-Wheel Drive Online Now

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2017 - 1:24PM

If you have been waiting to build and price the new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT on Dodge.com, your time has come, as the first ever all-wheel drive muscle coupe has joined the rest of the trim lines in the “Build Your Own” section.

Acura RDX carries premium compact sales momentum into 2017

By Parks McCants on February 2, 2017 - 1:10PM

With light trucks driving sales for Honda’s premium car brand, RDX, Acura’s 2-row crossover brings in the new year with a 3.2% sales uptick for the first month in 2017. We look to the numbers.

The Hennessey HPE750 Camaro ZL1 Lays Down 661/695 (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2017 - 12:56PM

We frequently highlight new high performance packages from tuning companies for vehicles like the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 but today, we bring you a video showing the Hennessey HPE750 tuning package in action on the dyno – lifting the output of the supercharged Camaro to 661 rear wheel horsepower and 695lb-ft of torque.

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT Should Pack at Least 455hp

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2017 - 11:30AM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the refreshed 2018 Mustang GT will have a revamped 5.0L V8 with more horsepower and more torque and while they haven’t said just how much more, I expect figures of at least 455 horsepower – if not more.

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Outsells Tesla Models, Chevy Bolt, Leaf, i3, Other EVs

By John Goreham on February 2, 2017 - 9:34AM

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle outsold all but one EV in January in the U.S. market.

It’s the Same Story for Subaru; Outback and Forester Are Smokin' Hot

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2017 - 7:50AM

It's getting to be the same thing every month with Subaru. The 2017 Subaru Outback and Forester are on fire. What new records did they set?

Mini Hyundai Crossover Spotted In The Wild, Will It Take On The Honda HR-V?

By Dave Ashton on February 2, 2017 - 5:49AM

A new Mini Hyundai Crossover has been spied out on the road, which will hopefully take up the slack for the Korean car makers in this segment.

VW and regulators agreed on a settlement valued at up to $4.04 billion covering 3.0-liter turbodiesels impacted by the Dieselgate scandal

Despite Steps In The U.S., When Will Dieselgate Be Ending?

By Marc Stern on February 1, 2017 - 8:59PM

The Dieselgate scandal took another step toward winding up in th United States as Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $4.04 billion to take care of repairs 78,000 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels affected by the diesel cheating scandal and buybacks to another 22,000 that cannot be repaired.

Reinvented 2017 CR-V drives Honda to new January sales record

By Parks McCants on February 1, 2017 - 1:26PM

Honda hits yet another segment-sales-leader homerun, as the reinvented 2017 CR-V posts a year over year January record. We look to the numbers.

Ford Mustang Starts 2017 by Outselling Camaro, Challenger in a Slow January

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2017 - 1:25PM

The sales numbers for January 2017 are in and for the third year in a row, the Ford Mustang has started the year by beating the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales – as all three American muscle cars post their worst January in the past few years.

February 2017 Camaro of the Month: Jim Calombaris’ 1969 Z/28

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2017 - 12:46PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for February 2016 is the pristine 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 shown above, owned by Jim Calombaris.

Why Tesla And The Model 3 Will Be A Hit In 2017

By Dave Ashton on February 1, 2017 - 9:52AM

Tesla Motors have grand plans for 2017 and with so many ventures in the pipeline, profits and shares in the company could just be the wise bet this year.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza

How Tiny Subaru Keeps Beating Giant Rivals Honda and Nissan

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2017 - 9:08AM

Every year, Subaru is able to outpace its rivals Nissan and Honda in percentage of sales increase. How do they do it?

Tesla Model S Misses Top Safety Ratings in four categories.

3 Reasons the Tesla Model S Isn't Top-Rated For Safety

By John Goreham on February 1, 2017 - 8:52AM

In IIHS Testing, the Tesla Model S misses earning top scores in not one, but three important ways.

Hyundai Start To Recall 2017 Elantras and Sonatas Due to a Weather Related Device

By Dave Ashton on February 1, 2017 - 7:05AM

Hyundai Motors is currently doing recalls for the Elantra and Sonata due to defective airbag inflators on some vehicles.

While Golf is VW's strongest car family its new luxury model, the Arteon, will debut at Geneva.

VW To Debut New Luxury Arteon Model at Geneva Auto Show

By Marc Stern on January 31, 2017 - 11:38PM

With a month or so to go until Geneva, Volkswagen is already making noise on the new-model scene. The automaker will debut the Arteon a model that is the successor to the CC.

How Many 2017 Fiat 124 Spiders Are Not Red?

By John Goreham on January 31, 2017 - 5:39PM

The Fiat 124 Spider Club has polled its members and their color choices are a surprise.

Details on the New Mechanical Bits of the 2018 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2017 - 5:12PM

We have already talked about the revised engine lineup and the new look of the 2018 Ford Mustang, but with more changes than just the end of the V6 planned for the mid-cycle refresh, here is a look at the other key mechanical changes for the 2018 Mustang.

Tesla News This Week Includes Theft, Intrigue, and Politics

By John Goreham on January 31, 2017 - 2:52PM

This week's news from Tesla Expert Alex Guberman is unusual in that it has some topics we don't often see covered.

Car2Go Adds Some Mercedes-Benz Models

By Will Maley on January 31, 2017 - 11:11AM

Car2Go, one of the world's largest car-sharing services operated by Daimler has been primarily using the Smart ForTwo in North America. But that will be changing in the near future.

Hyundai Canada Want You To Rate Your Car Online

By Dave Ashton on January 31, 2017 - 9:28AM

Hyundai Motors Canada have teamed up with user generated content providers Reevoo to collect user data from real Hyundai owners.

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.

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