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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.

Audi Has Remained A Bright Spot For Volkswagen Despite Dieselgate Woes

Despite Dieselgate Woes, Audi Continues To Be VW’s Bright Spot

By Marc Stern on November 27, 2016 - 11:51AM

Even as Dieselgate continues to swirl about Volkswagen, its Audi luxury subsidiary continues to be a standout success for the automaker.

"Black Friday" Sales Do Work, Just Not As Well For Cars As For Electronics

Though “Black Friday Sale” Sounds Dramatic, Here Are Ways To Get Better Deals At Other Times

By Marc Stern on November 26, 2016 - 8:41PM

By and large, the "Black Friday Sale" phenomenon doesn't belong to the world of cars; you may find a deal or you may not. Most deals are decidedly standard. That's not to say "Black Friday" doesn't work, it does, just not for cars, very much.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

3 Magic Ingredients Subaru Uses to Secretly Motivate You to Buy an Outback; It Goes Beyond Marketing

By Denis Flierl on November 26, 2016 - 8:38AM

There’s three secret ingredients Subaru uses to magically motivate you to buy their vehicles. It goes beyond marketing.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Here’s How Subaru’s New 2.0L Engine Improves the 2017 Impreza; It Gets 2 Important Upgrades

By Denis Flierl on November 25, 2016 - 8:39AM

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza gets a complete remodel and important engine upgrades. What will it mean for consumers?

Are You Ready for an All-Electric Car Future? 2016 Will Be Known as the Global EV Tipping Point

By Denis Flierl on November 25, 2016 - 7:48AM

Why will 2016 be known as the global EV tipping point? What happened in Paris and LA is a harbinger.

The e-Golf, VW's current electric vehicle, runs along a street at night. VW plans a massive increase e-vehicle output by 2025.

VW To Become Your Go-To Source For Electric Vehicles

By Marc Stern on November 24, 2016 - 3:15PM

Dieselgate is the self-inflicted emissions scandal that just keeps on giving and taking it out of Volkswagen. As a result, the automaker has not only had to drop out of the diesel market, but it has also made a huge change in its sales strategy, emphasizing electric vehicles.

An Apple User Shows The CarPlay Interface In A Chevrolet

At Last, NHTSA Wades Into Distracted Driving Debate With Guidelines

By Marc Stern on November 24, 2016 - 12:20AM

Even as the current administration winds down on its stay in Washington, departments like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continue to pursue their safety agenda, not without a tad of pushback.

2017 Mazda3 Joins Corvette, Boxster, Mustang, Camaro On the Most Exclusive Awards List

By John Goreham on November 23, 2016 - 4:32PM

The Mazda3 has again won a spot on the Car and Driver 10Best list – Why that is amazing.

Bentley Recalls 378 Bentaygas For Loose Parts

By Will Maley on November 23, 2016 - 4:09PM

Yes, posh automakers like Bentley sometimes have to recall their vehicles for safety issues.

Honda Motors comments on greatest safety recall in automotive history

By Parks McCants on November 23, 2016 - 2:15PM

With 11 major brands and 100 million cars or so impacted by the greatest safety recall in automotive history, and well over 8 million recalled cars repaired by one maker, Honda would like to share a thought or two with you.

Mopar Rolls Out New Wearables, Collectables Ahead of Black Friday

By Patrick Rall on November 23, 2016 - 1:59PM

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for that special someone who happens to drive a high performance Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep or Ram vehicle, the team from Mopar has a group of new items out ahead of Black Friday – with items for men and women, young and old.

First 2017 Honda CR-V produced in East Liberty Ohio

By Parks McCants on November 23, 2016 - 1:17PM

A vehicle of several first for Honda, East Liberty Ohio began mass production Tuesday, and will serve for the first time as the Global lead plant for the best selling SUV of any size in North America, 20 years running.

Future Ford Bronco Being Engineered in Australia

By Patrick Rall on November 23, 2016 - 12:27PM

A new reported states that the future Ford Bronco will be engineered in Australia even though it will be built in Detroit – all but ensuring that the new Bronco will be a smaller, body-on-frame vehicle and not a larger, F150-based machine.

New Subaru 3-Row Crossover, Subaru 7-passenger SUV

Here’s Why the New Subaru 3-Row Crossover Won’t Look as Good as the Concept

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2016 - 10:42AM

Unfortunately, the new Subaru 3-Row Crossover won’t look like the concept. Remember the WRX Concept?

A House Committee Is Weighing In On The Dieselgate Settlement; You Wonder For Whom?

Is GOP Panel Stepping Into Dieselgate Settlement For Supporters?

By Marc Stern on November 23, 2016 - 9:01AM

With a House committee weighing on the Dieselgate scandal and how VW makes its own investments, you have to wonder who the "investigation" is benefiting.

Is Subaru too Small to Survive the Coming EV Revolution? CEO Says a New EV is in the Pipeline

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2016 - 8:57AM

Tiny Subaru will need to develop EV technology to survive. Their CEO says they have a PHEV and new EV vehicle in the pipeline.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, Black Friday, ASPCA

Subaru Wants You to Choose Trails and Tails Over Hectic Sales on Black Friday (Updated Video]

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2016 - 8:27AM

On Black Friday, when retailers are offering huge sales, Subaru won’t be going anywhere near the shopping malls. They want you to #OptOutside with your dogs.

Toyota Tacoma Owners Need To Know About This TSB

Transform the way your 2016 Toyota Tacoma Drives – Here’s How

By John Goreham on November 23, 2016 - 8:04AM

A transmission reflash Toyota has kept quiet is making some Tacoma owners very happy.

Chevy Silverado Gets Muddy Recently; its manufacturer was just granted a delay in a recall of 2.5 million older pickups and SUVs

NHTSA, In Unusual Move, Allows GM To Delay 2.5M Truck Takata Recall For Tests

By Marc Stern on November 22, 2016 - 9:19PM

In a highly unusual move, General Motors was granted a delay in a planned recall of 2.5 million older pickups and SUVs. The recall was part of the ongoing Takata airbag inflator safety recall.

The Electric Auto headlines 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show

By Parks McCants on November 22, 2016 - 4:47PM

Without question, despite the reveal of several conventional cars and light trucks, Hybrid and plug-in electric cars dominated this year's L.A. Auto Show, as manufacturers transition into the future.

Could the Dodge Challenger and Charger Soon Lose Their V8?

By Patrick Rall on November 22, 2016 - 4:47PM

The internet is ripe with talk of how the V8 engines in the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger will soon be replaced by a twin turbocharged V6 and while I believe that we could see a twin turbo V6 in the Dodge muscle cars in the future – I don’t believe for a second that the next generation Challenger or Charger will be without a V8 engine option.

Hyundai Does the Crossover Shuffle

By Will Maley on November 22, 2016 - 3:03PM

Unless you have been living under a rock, crossovers are currently the hot thing. Hyundai is planning some major changes to their crossover lineup for this.

VW's 1-2 Victory in Rally Australia Matches The Same Feat Performed by Audi In Its Final WEC campaign

Volkswagen Ends WRC Campaign On High Note With 1-2 Victory

By Marc Stern on November 22, 2016 - 2:26PM

Volkswagen finished up its final campaign of the WRC Rally Championship with a 1-2 victory at the 2016 Rally Australia. The win matches Audi's 1-2 victory at the 6 Hours of Dubai in the WEC Enduro Championships.

GeigerCars Lifts the Camaro SS to 621hp for German Drivers

By Patrick Rall on November 22, 2016 - 2:17PM

If you live in Germany and you want to drive a new Chevrolet Camaro SS – but the 455hp output of the standard Camaro isn’t enough for your Autobahn cruising needs – the crew at GeigerCars has you covered with their new Supercharged 630 package.

Future Ford F150 Could Get a New 4.8L V8

By Patrick Rall on November 22, 2016 - 12:18PM

According to a new report focusing on a labor deal between Ford Motor Company and the Canadian Auto Workers Union, the Ford F150 is slated to receive a new 4.8L V8 which will be built in Canada starting sometime around 2020 or 2021.

VW To Build Electrics In North America by 2021

VW Outlines Aggressive Turnaround With North American E-Cars by 2021

By Marc Stern on November 22, 2016 - 10:02AM

Volkswagen, as part of its vision for 2025, has released an aggressive plan to triple its profit margin to 6 percent, while also selling 1 million electric vehicles. The automaker also plans to build electric vehicles in North America by 2021.

Tesla News Update With Alex Covers Solar City Merge and Much More

By John Goreham on November 22, 2016 - 9:32AM

Tesla expert and early adopter, Alex Guberman brings you the news via video.

How Will Mitsubishi Take the Lead Bringing EV Crossovers to U.S. Consumers? A New CUV is Coming Next Year

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2016 - 9:11AM

Look for Mitsubishi to take the lead in bring new EV Crossovers to the U.S. market. A new CUV is coming soon.

Six Mercedes-AMG Models Compete To See Which One Is the Quickest (Video)

By Will Maley on November 22, 2016 - 9:08AM

Mercedes-Benz's performance division, AMG has been building up quite the range of powerful models. But have you ever wondered which one is the fastest?

2017 Subaru WRX. 2017 Subaru BRZ, WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

2017 Subaru WRX 2.0L is Wards 10 Best Engine Nominee; A Surprise Subaru Makes the List

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2016 - 8:55AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX 2.0L engine gets the nod again and is on the list of nominees for Ward’s 10 Best Engines. There’s a surprise Subaru on the list.

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