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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 BRZ, 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition, Inazuma Edition

Canada Announces a “New” Limited Edition Subaru BRZ Inazuma; Are they Getting U.S. Left-Overs?

By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2016 - 6:55AM

Canada gets a “new” 2017 Limited Edition Subaru BRZ. Are they getting U.S. left-overs?

You Can Easily Check Your Tire's Air Pressure With A Simple Air Gauge

If You Pay Your Tires Respect, They Will Last Longer For You; Rotate Yearly

By Marc Stern on December 6, 2016 - 12:22AM

All it takes is a little time and the proper steps and you can get ready for a tough winter's driving. You can even realize some big-time savings, as well.

A lesson Tesla and Faraday could learn from Mazda

The deeper reason why the 2017 Mazda Miata RF arriving early matters

By John Goreham on December 5, 2016 - 4:40PM

Mazda has exceeded expectations again with the 2017 Miata RF.

Automoji Bowling Green Corvette emoji screen shot

Chevrolet Corvette Emojis Arrive for iPhone

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2016 - 12:25PM

If you love using emojis in your text messages, you have an iPhone and you are a diehard Chevrolet Corvette fan, the new Automoji: Bowling Green sticker pack allows you to substitute the front of 27 different Corvettes in place of a smiley face – all for just 99 cents.

Factory Stock Dodge Challenger Hellcat Runs a 10-Second 1/4-mile

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2016 - 11:10AM

The same Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that ran an 11.08 last weekend was back at the track this past Saturday for the final day of the season, and Jay Gustafson made the most of the cool air – running a 10.99 with his 100% stock-to-the-tires Hellcat Challenger.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV

5 Improvements You Can Expect to See on the New 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2016 - 8:36AM

The Subaru Crosstrek is the next vehicle in the lineup to get a complete makeover. What’s coming?

Why New Subaru BRZ Gets Drastic Price Cut in Australia; What About the Toyota 86?

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2016 - 7:33AM

The 2017 Subaru BRZ gets huge price cuts in Australia. What about the Toyota 86?

Audi Eyes Moon For Its Next Great Adventure; Quattro Lunar Rovers

By Marc Stern on December 4, 2016 - 11:36PM

Audi's Quattro system will be going to new heights as it scales the mountains of the moon in 2017 as part of an effort to win the LunarX prize.

New Subaru WRX STI Gets a Shot at the Most Challenging Motorsports Event in America

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2016 - 8:30AM

After a three year hiatus, the new 2017 Subaru WRX STI rally car will get a shot at the most challenging motorsport event in America. What is it?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

How New Impreza Helps Subaru Showcase Automaker’s Environmental Stewardship

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2016 - 7:35AM

The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza is on display at Japan’s EcoPro 2016. How does it help promote environmental stewardship?

Porsche Macan Four-Cylinder Soars to 40 Percent Penetration

Sales Respond Positively To Porsche Macan’s Power Options

By Marc Stern on December 4, 2016 - 12:36AM

More than likely there a few nervous sales execs when the four-cylinder option debuted in the Porsche Macan. Those nerves likely faded quickly when the compact crossover soared to 40 percent sales penetration and stayed there.

Team Honda Research Civic assaults NASA Thunder Hill 25 hour x 2

By Parks McCants on December 3, 2016 - 6:41PM

One of the most unique endurance racing venues in North America comes to Thunder Hill this weekend in Willows, California. Honda returns to the track with 2 HPD equipped, Honda Team Research built 2017 Honda Civic Turbo Coupes.

California Has Laid Out An Ambitious Plan For Its VW Dieselgate Settlement Cash

California, Just How Much Do You Think VW Owes You, Huh??

By Marc Stern on December 3, 2016 - 12:48PM

California laid out a menu of options it would like to fund with its trove of Dieselgate cash. Somehow, the list looks very ambitious for the state. Could it be that it expects the automaker to pay its settlement and a "fair share" or two more?

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Titan

“New” Nissan Frontier Continues to Pull Hard Before Major Makeover

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2016 - 10:43AM

The 2017 Nissan Frontier continues to pull hard for the brand. It’s due for a major overhaul but it isn’t hurting sales.

2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru BRZ

Subaru’s Sports Cars WRX/STI and BRZ Stay Glowing Hot in Canada

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2016 - 8:58AM

As the temperature drops in Canada, the 2017 Subaru WRX/STI and BRZ sports cars get hot.

The Porsche Mission E electric super-car is expected to sell about 20,000 copies a year.

Porsche To Embark On “Mission E-Possible” With New Electric In 2019

By Marc Stern on December 2, 2016 - 8:36PM

Porsche has high hopes for the Mission E electric. The automaker hopes they can move about 20,000 per year or about a quarter of the number of Macan SUVs that it moves. The Mission E, a super-car unveiled at the Frankfort Auto Show last year, is expected to be lightning fast to 62 kph and still have a 300-mile-plus range.

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A Production Begins

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2016 - 3:13PM

If you have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A that you have ordered over the past six weeks, your wait is nearly over – as a new report states that production of the new Challenger T/A has begun in the Brampton Assembly Plant.

Hispanic Motor Press votes 2017 Civic Hatchback ‘Compact Car of the Year’

By Parks McCants on December 2, 2016 - 2:45PM

The first of what I anticipate will be many honors for Honda’s first turbocharged 5-door Civic Hatchback comes from our Hispanic Motor Press freinds. Compact Car of the Year, now that’s a nice start.

Callaway Lifts the 2017 Camaro ZL1 to 740hp for $17k

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

The high performance GM tuning experts at Callaway have rolled out their new SC740 package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – lifting the output to 740 horsepower for the special price of $16,995.

Ford Mustang Leads in November as Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger Post Worst Sales of 2016

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2016 - 11:51AM

After trailing the Chevrolet Camaro in September and October sales, a combination of a sales surge for the Ford Mustang with the worst sales month of the year for the Camaro has allowed the Mustang to climb back to the top of the muscle car chart – even as sales slump across the segment compared to last year.

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

How the New Nissan Rogue Crossover Puts Up Star Wars Numbers

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2016 - 9:03AM

Nissan has the force behind it as it sets record numbers in November. The 2017 Rogue crossover leads the charge.

Subaru WRX/STI Performs Better With Age; What's Driving the Success?

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2016 - 8:27AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance sedans achieve better showroom performance as the year comes to an end. What's driving the success?

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Outback Leads Subaru to the Longest Success Streak of Any Automaker in America

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2016 - 8:07AM

Outback leads Subaru to new heights. They have the longest success streak of any automaker in America.

Although it is new the Alltrack is turning in strong sales.

Despite Dieselgate, VW Turns In Reasonable November Sales Numbers

By Marc Stern on December 1, 2016 - 11:52PM

Still reeling from the Dieselgate emissions scandal that continues to embroil Volkswagen, the automaker nevertheless turned in more than reasonable sales performance numbers.

Cadillac lands Jeff Gordon to drive its new DPi-V.R race car

By Mary Conway on December 1, 2016 - 10:44PM

Racing superstar Jeff Gordon announced on his website that he will be one of the drivers when the all new Cadillac DPi-V.R takes to the track for the 2017 Rolex 24.

Audi Set Another Record For Sales In November

Led By Crossovers, Audi Sets 71st Consecutive Sales Mark; Sedan Sales Off

By Marc Stern on December 1, 2016 - 10:04PM

Audi continued on a record sales pace in November as the automaker set a record 71st consecutive month of sales increases.

Acura’s RLX flagship hybrid sedan unchanged for 2017

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2016 - 7:02PM

2017 Acura RLX sport hybrid luxury sedan begins dealership sales today as a carryover. Perfect? Perhaps.

Refreshed 2017 MDX drives Acura Division sales in November

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2016 - 4:59PM

Acura’s “Precision Crafted Performance” comes screaming through with the segment busting 2017 NSX supercar and MDX SUV, it’s working!

Fully Stock Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Runs an 11.07

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2016 - 4:09PM

After featuring a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat owner who was able to run an 11.08 ¼ mile time with a 100% stock-to-the-tires car, today we bring you a look at a Hellcat Charger owner who was able to run slightly quicker in stock form – seemingly making this car and driver combination the quickest of the Hellcat community in stock form.

2017 HR-V crossover drives American Honda to November record sales

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2016 - 4:01PM

While there’s a bit more to the story than HR-V, the Fit platformed subcompact crossover recorded a sales gain of 132% month over month (8,141 units sold) up 96.1% for the year. Honda’s subcompact crossover offering is on fire.

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