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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.

The FTC Wants To A New Round Of Questions Answered In The Dieselgate Scandal.

Is There A Smoking Gun In A Pile Of Wiped Dieselgate Cellphones?

By Marc Stern on December 9, 2016 - 3:45PM

The Federal Trade Commission has asked the court to allow it to revisit a pile of wiped cellphones with Volkswagen's corporate witness in the criminal probe phase of the Dieselgate scandal.

We agree, but also disagree with Car and Driver on CX-9

Mazda CX-9 Earns Car and Driver 10Best Spot, Why That Leaves Us Confused

By John Goreham on December 9, 2016 - 3:35PM

Car and Driver Loves Mazdas, and so do we, but...

Best Aftermarket Tires For Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado, Canyon

Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado, Canyon - Best Aftermarket Tires For On and Off Road

By John Goreham on December 9, 2016 - 1:59PM

Once your OEM tires have lived their useful life, what is the best tire for off-road, but can still be quiet on the highway?

Watch a New Camaro ZL1 Race a C7 Corvette Z06 with Impressive Results

By Patrick Rall on December 9, 2016 - 12:24PM

Since the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was first introduced with the same supercharged LT4 engine as the C7 Corvette Z06, there has been speculation as to how much faster the lightweight Corvette would be when compared to the heavier muscle car – but thanks to the folks at Hennessey, we don’t have to speculate anymore.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, IIHS top safety picks

Subaru Earns 5 More Top Awards for Safety

By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2016 - 8:48AM

The 2017 Forester, Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek and WRX have once again received top marks for safety.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

New Subaru Impreza Wins Japan’s “Car of the Year”; It Beats an Impressive List of Cars

By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2016 - 7:04AM

The all-new Subaru Impreza has been named 2016–2017 “Car of the Year” in Japan. It beats an impressive list of cars to win.

VW's Jetta GLI Has Earned The Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick + for 2017

VW Jetta Wins IIHS Top Safety Pick +; 5 Others Named Top Safety Picks

By Marc Stern on December 9, 2016 - 12:01AM

VW's Jetta won the 2017 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick + award. Five other VWs were named Top Safety Picks.

Audi Q7 Wins Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

Audi A4, Q5 Win Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick + Honors

By Marc Stern on December 8, 2016 - 11:58PM

Audi's A4 and Q5 were named recipients of the highest safety award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Top Safety Pick +.

Honda Civic K.B.B.’s most awarded car for 2016

By Parks McCants on December 8, 2016 - 7:27PM

That’s no small accomplishment for Honda with no lack of well built performers in the compact sedan segment. What makes the Civic difference?

Chevrolet's new 9-speed transmission to boost fuel mileage on 2017 Malibu

By Mary Conway on December 8, 2016 - 3:27PM

GM is expanding its use of multiple speed transmissions. It will start the transformations with its popular Chevrolet Malibu. The nine-speed is expected to improve the smoothness of the ride and boost MPG numbers.

Lawsuit Against Mercedes' Diesel Vehicles Is Kicked to the Curb

By Will Maley on December 8, 2016 - 2:38PM

It should come as no surprise that various investigations and lawsuits began on other automakers who sold diesel vehicles after Volkswagen was found cheating with theirs.

Why Transmission Testing is Delaying the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor

By Patrick Rall on December 8, 2016 - 2:25PM

A report by Reuters confirmed that 2017 Ford F150 pickups are piling up at storage facilities between production and dealerships as the automaker works to complete testing of the new 10-speed automatic transmission – and today we look at why this testing process is preventing the company from shipping these new trucks.

Line, Enders, Coughlin to Campaign 6th Gen Camaro Pro Stock Cars in 2017

By Patrick Rall on December 8, 2016 - 1:56PM

General Motors has announced that there will be a new Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock car racing in the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and among others, Jeg Coughlin Jr, Erica Enders and 2016 champion Jason Line will campaign these 6th generation-inspired Camaro race cars.

2017 Toyota Corolla safer than Honda Civic

2017 Toyota Corolla Now Rated Safer Than Honda Civic

By John Goreham on December 8, 2016 - 12:21PM

2017 Toyota Corolla Gets Safety Monkey Off Its Back With Top Score

Toyota & Lexus Top the Industry In Safety Again With Most Top-rated Models

By John Goreham on December 8, 2016 - 11:17AM

The RAV4, Prius, Prius V, Camry, Corolla, Join the Lexus RC, RX, NX, and ES at the top of the industry’s most important safety ranking.

2017 Nissan Rogue, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, IIHS Top Safety Picks Plus

New Nissan Rouge, Altima and Maxima All Earn Highest IIHS Safety Ratings [Video]

By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2016 - 10:17AM

The new 2017 Nissan Rogue, Altima and Maxima all earn top safety ratings from IIHS.

BMW M2, Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe

BMW M2 Beats Expensive Sports Cars to Take “Best New Premium Sports/Performance Car” Award

By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2016 - 9:19AM

The new BMW M2 beats much more expensive sports cars to take home the “Best New Premium Sports / Performance Car” award. Which sports cars does it beat?

2017 Subaru Forester Scores “Best Compact Utility Vehicle” Award; It Beats 3 Popular SUVs

By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2016 - 8:52AM

Subaru Forester scores as the “Best Compact Utility Vehicle”in the Canadian AJAC awards. What vehicles does it beat?

Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Pickup Is An Australian Affair Only

By Will Maley on December 7, 2016 - 3:30PM

Most markets will need to wait until next year to get their hands on the all-new Mercedes-Benz X-Class. But if you live in Australia, Mercedes has decided to gift you a new truck.

What turbocharging does for 2017 Honda CR-V performance

By Parks McCants on December 7, 2016 - 2:41PM

We’ve had more than one reader question the benefits of turbocharging Honda’s best selling compact crossover/SUV. How does turbocharging makes 2017 CR-V a superior drive experience.

The Dodge Challenger GT is Officially the 1st Ever All-Wheel Drive Muscle Car

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2016 - 11:56AM

It has been speculated for months, but this morning, FCA introduced the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT – the first ever factory-built American muscle car with all-wheel drive.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI

A New Subaru WRX STI All-Electric is Coming; The Only Question is When

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2016 - 9:22AM

An all-new Subaru WRX STI All-Electric performance car is coming; The question is when.

VW To Compete With Uber; Plans Expanded Self-Drive, Electric Services

VW Challenges Uber In Ride-Hailing Marketplace

By Marc Stern on December 7, 2016 - 8:47AM

As part of its effort recover from the devastating Dieselgate emissions scandal, Volkswagen has embarked on a new ride-sharing program and will compete with Uber.

BMW M2 Coupe, BMW M240i, Car and Driver 10Best

BMW M2/M240i Win Car and Driver’s 10Best Compact Sport Sedans

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2016 - 7:42AM

The BMW M2 and the BMW M240i make the annual Car and Driver’s 10Best list of the best automobiles for sale in the U.S. It’s nothing new for the M240i.

Newly-Remodeled Subaru BRZ Won’t Arrive in the UK Until Spring

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2016 - 7:31AM

The UK will have to wait until next year to get the updated 2017 Subaru BRZ. They also only get one trim.

C&D ranks Honda Ridgeline ‘2017 Best Midsize Pickup’

By Parks McCants on December 6, 2016 - 3:05PM

Our friends at Car&Driver just announced it’s 2017 “10 Best Trucks and SUV” picks. American Honda Motors won two categories.

Honda’s ‘Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem’ a glimpse into the future

By Parks McCants on December 6, 2016 - 1:57PM

It’s been said of late that the evolution of personal transportation is progressing at a faster rate than at any other time in automotive history. Exciting or scary?

Dodge Challenger, Charger Should Return to NASCAR Now

By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2016 - 1:45PM

Sergio Marchionne recently commented that there is a chance that the Dodge brand will return to the world of NASCAR “stock car” racing and in looking at the current state of the FCA motorsports efforts – this seems like the perfect time for the Dodge Charger and the Dodge Challenger to head back into America’s most popular racing series.

How Toyota will meet 2021 EPA fuel efficiency mandates

How Will Toyota Meet 2025 Fuel Efficiency Mandates?

By John Goreham on December 6, 2016 - 12:56PM

Toyota has a plan to meet the 2021 fuel efficiency mandates, and a key part is TNGA.

This week’s Tesla News hits a wide range of topics

Weekly Tesla News Covers CR’s Poor Review of X and More

By John Goreham on December 6, 2016 - 9:41AM

This week’s Tesla News hits a wide range of topics from Consumer Reports’ Model X review, to a large Solar City project announcement.

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