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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.

Volkswagen will be the first automaker to embed Amazon's Alexa voice system into its software.

Your VW Golf May Soon Keep You Warm When You Say: "Alexa Turn Up The Thermostat to 72"

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2017 - 9:06PM

Volkswagen has taken Amazon's Alexa service a step toward the future as the automaker has integrated the feature directly into its products so that a driver may soon be able to ask: "Alexa, is the house okay?" Alexa will give that answer.

Already the hardest-hit automaker, Honda recalled a number of vehicles in Canada in the continuing Takata airbag safety recall.

Is Your Vehicle Part Of The Latest 1.5 Million-Car Takata Recall?

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2017 - 8:25PM

NHTSA has announced another in the continuing series of Takata airbag inflator recalls. Between the U.S. and Canada, 1.5 million vehicle have been recalled.

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata named best play car.

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Just Won the Perfect Award

By John Goreham on January 20, 2017 - 2:48PM

Cars.com singles out the 2017 Mazda Miata as its favorite play car.

2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake Packs 670hp for $71k

By Patrick Rall on January 20, 2017 - 1:31PM

The team at Shelby American has announced the details of their newest Super Snake package for the 2017 Ford Mustang GT – with a vintage look, 670 horsepower and a price tag starting right around $71,000.

Is Your 2017 Toyota Camry or Avalon art of This Enormous Recall?

Are You One Of the 12 Toyota Camry and Avalon Owners Affected By This Recall?

By John Goreham on January 20, 2017 - 12:36PM

Toyota has recalled 12 (yes twelve) 2017 Camry And Avalon sedans for a knee airbag issue.

These Rolls-Royce Phantoms Are All About the Gold

By Will Maley on January 20, 2017 - 9:39AM

Every Rolls-Royce vehicle that rolls off the assembly is special in their own way. But there are some that are more special than others.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, XV Concept, 2017 Montreal International Auto Show

Subaru Crosstrek Concept Breaks Cover in Montreal; A Preview of the Next-Generation 2018 Crosstrek?

By Denis Flierl on January 20, 2017 - 8:08AM

The Subaru Crosstrek Concept makes its North American debut in Montreal. Is it a preview of the new-generation 2018 Crosstrek?

Tesla Praised As The 'Most American Made Car'

By Dave Ashton on January 20, 2017 - 7:53AM

Tesla are used to praise for their inroads into the EV market, but now it seems they could be getting the price for the 'Most American Made Car' with the upcoming Model 3 to have 95% of its parts produced in the US.

Well-Known Porsche Vintage Racers To “Drive Toward a Cure”

By Marc Stern on January 19, 2017 - 8:58PM

Well-known vintage Porsche racers will battle it out in April in a lifestyle California road rally whose primary goal is to raise awareness of Parkinson's Disease.

Critics are calling the Camry names, but not the ones you'd expect.

2018 Toyota Camry's New Look Has People Talking

By John Goreham on January 19, 2017 - 2:45PM

Could it be possible that the new 2018 Toyota Camry has the mot exciting design in its class?

What Owners Want in the Next Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2017 - 1:37PM

The 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have proven to be far more popular than anyone at FCA had ever expected, but every owner can list something about his or her car that they would like to be different – and today we bring you a list of those features which current Hellcat owners would like to see in the next generation SRT Challenger and Charger.

Trademark Issues Preventing Australian Chevrolet Corvette Sales

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2017 - 12:58PM

General Motors might like to sell the Chevrolet Corvette in Australia, but a rather odd trademark issue is preventing the company from introducing the legendary sports car Down Under.

2018 Ford Mustang Exterior Changes Detailed

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2017 - 11:03AM

Yesterday we talked about the revised engine lineup of the 2018 Ford Mustang and today we take a step by step look at the exterior changes made as part of the mid-cycle refresh of America’s bestselling sporty car.

Faraday Future May Not Be A Tesla Killer As Cash Runs Low And Executives Leave

By Dave Ashton on January 19, 2017 - 10:07AM

Faraday Future who recently unveiled their FF 91 prototype at CES 2017 to much applause may seem to have a winning vehicle on their hands, but not everything seems as rosy under the surface.

Subaru Takata air bag recall, Forester, Outback, Impreza, WRX/STI

Subaru Announces Expanded Takata Air Bag Recall; Is Your Vehicle On the List?

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2017 - 9:00AM

Subaru of America announces expanded Takata air bag recall for 185,773 vehicles. Is your Subaru on the list?

Hyundai Plans Big Expansion For The US, $3.1 Billion In The Next 5 Years

By Dave Ashton on January 19, 2017 - 6:25AM

Hyundai and their Kia Motors arm are planning big moves with an investment of over 50% and $3.1 billion in the next five years.

Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, was ordered to pay the owner of a diesel Yeti crossover

German Court Orders Compensation For Skoda Diesel Owner; No VW Action Yet

By Marc Stern on January 18, 2017 - 7:16PM

A German court has ordered Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen to repay the owner of a Yeti turbodiesel. Skoda is a subsidiary of Volkswagen. There is still no decision on VW turbodiesel repayments -- or not -- in Germany.

The Future Jeep Grand Wagoneer could be Body-on-Frame

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2017 - 3:31PM

FCA recently announced a massive investment in the Warren Truck Assembly Plant to build the upcoming Jeep Grand Wagoneer and with the Warren plant traditionally building body-on-frame pickups – there is a chance that the new range-topping Jeep SUV could be more like the large GM SUVs, with a truck-type architecture.

Acura ‘Mood Roads’ previews future advanced human to car connectivity [Video]

By Parks McCants on January 18, 2017 - 2:21PM

There’s a bit more to Acura’s “Mood Roads” Sundance Film Festival experience than meets the eye. Or is it the “car reads the driver?”

No Camaro or Corvette News from Detroit - Where are the Z/28 and ZR1?

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2017 - 1:50PM

The 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will come to a close this weekend without any big debuts for the Chevrolet Camaro or Corvette, so if the Camaro Z28 or Corvette ZR1 is going to debut for the 2018 model year – we need to look forward to the New York and Chicago auto shows.

2018 Ford Mustang Drops the V6, Gains V8 Power and a 10-speed Transmission

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2017 - 11:49AM

Shortly after we brought you the video showing the 2018 Ford Mustang GT yesterday morning, the Motor Company rolled out their first official statement on the new pony car and while the exterior refresh is the big story right now, the drivetrain information is just as important – with the turbo 4 and V8 getting more power and new transmissions while the V6 is gone altogether.

Tesla To Make Model 3 Electric Motors At Gigafactory

By Dave Ashton on January 18, 2017 - 9:11AM

Tesla will be making the electric motors for their Model 3 sedan at its Gigafactory, Nevada it was recently announced along with their battery production from now on.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza

Subaru’s Global Plan: Less in Japan More in U.S.; What it Means for Consumers

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2017 - 8:33AM

Subaru has a new plan for 2017 and it means less in Japan and more in the US. Why will production in Japan drop?

2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado

New Nissan Navara Special Edition Makes World Debut; Does it Preview the New Frontier?

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2017 - 7:56AM

Nissan unveils a new special edition Navara pickup in Europe. Does it preview the next-generation Nissan Frontier?

Can The 2017 Genesis G90 Top The Rest In The Luxury Car Market?

By Dave Ashton on January 18, 2017 - 6:07AM

The Genesis line of vehicles from Hyundai is lining up to take on the big boys in the luxury car market and here's why.

Hey! Let’s stop comparing Honda Ridgeline to Ford F150

By Parks McCants on January 17, 2017 - 6:53PM

Someone did it again: As I scanned the internet Saturday night, a click-bait caption hooked me, "Honda's 2017 Ridgeline pickup is cool, but is it really a truck?" I went in for the kill.

See the Hellcat-Powered Ram Concept at the Detroit Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2017 - 3:46PM

Although Ford is using the 2017 Detroit Auto Show to introduce their refreshed 2018 F150, no trucks are better represented in the Motor City than the Ram Brand trucks – which has a big section packed with different types of vehicles to draw in truck lovers of all kinds, including the Hellcat Hemi-powered Ram Rebel TRX Concept.

Patent Application Hints At Special Edition Rolls-Royce Wraith

By Will Maley on January 17, 2017 - 3:40PM

Rolls-Royce isn't only known for building ultra-luxury vehicles, but engines for airplanes. A new patent application possibly reveals a new special edition model paying homage to one of their most famous engines.

Tesla Motors News Includes Supercharger Rates

Week's Tesla News Includes Supercharger Rates, Staffing, Gigafactory, Stock News

By John Goreham on January 17, 2017 - 3:21PM

This week was a busy one for Tesla Motors. In his weekly news reporting Alex Guberman, Tesla expert nd owner lays out the updates.

More families turn to Toyota's dealerships for certified pre-owned cars than any other.

By John Goreham on January 17, 2017 - 2:52PM

Toyota Now Largest Seller of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles In U.S.A.

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