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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.

Tesla Owners Top 2016 Annual Owner Satisfaction Survey, They Are Ludicrously Happy

By Dave Ashton on December 27, 2016 - 9:35AM

Consumer Report's Annual Owner Satisfaction Survey has put Tesla in the number one position stating that 91% of Tesla owners would buy another Tesla vehicle in the future and the charisma of Elon Musk, Tesla CEO being a factor in their decision.

Hyundai Cuts Costs As SUV Market Continues To Boom

By Dave Ashton on December 27, 2016 - 7:27AM

Hyundai Motors recently announced that they are reducing internal costs, along with the plan to get up to speed to match the current SUV boom.

Judge Rebukes VW Owners For Taking Parts From Their TDI Buyback Vehicles

The Newest Dieselgate Cheat: Owners Stripping Cars Before Buybacks

By Marc Stern on December 26, 2016 - 6:35PM

In the latest Dieselgate twist, it seems that some enterprising owners have decided to push the limits of the buyback agreement by gutting their cars of parts and then turning them in. Of course, VW is pissed off; the judge is peeved, and the FTC is outraged, as they well should be because the owners are wrong.

EV Predictions - 2017 will be the year of the Chevy Bolt.

Electric Vehicle U.S. Market Predictions for 2017 - Tesla Model 3 a No-Show?

By John Goreham on December 26, 2016 - 4:37PM

2017 will be the year of the Chevy Bolt. How the Bolt sells will decide the future of EVs in America.

Will the 2018 Toyota C-HR overtake the Honda HR-V?

Toyota C-HR Predictions For 2017 - When Will It Surpass Honda HR-V?

By John Goreham on December 26, 2016 - 3:45PM

The subcompact crossover market will have a new member this spring. Will the 2018 Toyota C-HR overtake the Honda HR-V?

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru Outback, Subaru Crosstrek

See How Subaru Brilliantly Markets the WRX STI to Future Performance Fans [Video]

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2016 - 9:03AM

How does Subaru market the new 2017 WRX STI to future performance fans? It’s called Subaru’s Galande Taxi.

Nissan LEAF, Mitsubishi Mirage, Mitsubishi Outlander

Here’s How Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Will Save You Money

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2016 - 8:53AM

With Nissan now owning 34 percent of Mitsubishi, it will benefit consumers in a big way. You could save 20 percent on a new vehicle.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

5 New Features Never Seen on Subaru Impreza Before Now

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2016 - 8:44AM

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza gets five new features never seen before on the compact car.

Why Tesla Motor's 2017 Looks Like Their Best Year Yet

By Dave Ashton on December 26, 2016 - 8:41AM

Tesla Motors have come a long way in 2016 with new models announced, becoming an energy company, acquisition of SolarCity for solar technology and the rapid progress of their Gigafactory, 2017 plans to push the company even further.

VW Was On Top, Successful, Battling For World Number One And Then Came Dieselgate...

Cash Isn’t The Only Way That Volkswagen Has Paid For Dieselgate

By Marc Stern on December 24, 2016 - 10:17PM

Looking at the ever-rising costs of Dieselgate, you have to wonder, why Volkswagen did it to itself? It was at the top of its game, battling tooth-and-nail with Toyota for World Number One and suddenly the wheels came off when the world found out, VW was a cheat.

Honda takes CR-V winning formula to the next level for 2017

By Parks McCants on December 24, 2016 - 6:39PM

With 2017 CR-V SUV sales firing up at dealerships the 3rd week in December, I thought we’d take a closer look at Honda’s next best seller.

Autoliv Airbag System Parts Similar To The Items Shown Here May Result In Vehicle Recalls

Automakers Facing Recalls Due To Defective Autoliv Safety Parts

By Marc Stern on December 24, 2016 - 7:52AM

Not every airbag-related recall is owned by Takata. Some are owned by other manufacturers like Autoliv whose products may ultimately result in the recall of 300,000 to 400,000 vehicles worldwide.

Buyers Remorse: The Top 7 Vehicles Owners Regret Buying; Nissan Has Two

By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2016 - 7:30AM

According to Consumer Reports, there are 7 vehicles that owners regret buying the most. Nissan has 2 on the list, what are the other 5 cars?

Tesla's Gigafactory Is Looking Mighty Impressive From The Looks Of This Drone Footage

By Dave Ashton on December 24, 2016 - 7:23AM

New drone footage of Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory shows a vast complex that is 30% complete, with the north end of the building adding another 4.5 million square feet of space for their battery production.

Watch Santa’s Ferrari-Powered Toyota 86 Sleigh Smoke the Tires [Video]

By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2016 - 7:07AM

Check out Santa’s Toyota 86 Sleigh powered by a Ferrari V8. Watch it smoke the tires.

Volvo Gives A $3,000 Reason As To Why You Should Pick the S90

By Will Maley on December 23, 2016 - 2:23PM

Volvo is very confident in their new S90 when compared to other luxury models. In fact, they are offering something very special to owners of certain brands if they decide to go for an S90.

Lexus Will Reveal All-new 2018 LS Series at NAIAS

By John Goreham on December 23, 2016 - 12:34PM

How will Lexus top its flagships of th epast?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Bridgestone tires, Firestone

2 Reasons Why New Impreza Will Ride on Special Firestone Tires; What it Means for Compact Buyers

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2016 - 8:55AM

The Firestone FT140 tire has been chosen as the OEM tire on the new 2017 Subaru Impreza. There’s 2 reasons why they get the nod.

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

The Nissan Frontier Mid-Size Pickup is Getting Old; Why isn’t its Age a Bad Thing?

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2016 - 8:44AM

The 2017 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup is getting old. Why isn’t its age a bad thing?

Tesla Autopilot Upgrades Could Start Rolling Out In The Next Week

By Dave Ashton on December 23, 2016 - 5:26AM

In a recent tweet by Tesla's CEO Elon Musk, the company may be rolling out the start of its autopilot functionality sooner than we thought.

The Judge Has Approved In Principal The Newest Compensation Plan For 3.0-liter V-6 Diesel Owners

VW, Diesel Owners, Regulators Approve Major 3.0-Liter Settlement; Still Under Wraps

By Marc Stern on December 23, 2016 - 12:41AM

With all the piece suddenly falling into place, it looks like Volkswagen has weatheed the Dieselgate scandal successfully. Though there are still some possible snags out there, by and large, the road is becoming smoother for the world's number two automaker.

Volkswagen Teased Images That Indicate What The ID Concept Car Will Look Like In Detroit.

Here’s How VW Will Challenge Uber In The Ride-Sharing Arena

By Marc Stern on December 22, 2016 - 8:44PM

When the North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit next month, Volkswagen will debut the second in a series of ID electric concept vehicles. This one that looks like the iconic VW van, however, it is a compact six-person hauler aimed at ride-sharing.

2017 Ford Super Duty Recalled because the Gas Tank Might Fall Out

By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2016 - 5:28PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for roughly 8,000 examples of the new 2017 F250 and F350 Super Duty pickups over a concern that a problem with the gas tank straps could allow the tank to fall and contact the ground – increasing the likelihood of a fire, although there have been no reports incidents by private owners.

Volvo Introduces A Red Key, But It Isn't What You Would Expect

By Will Maley on December 22, 2016 - 4:12PM

The Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat are known for their red key. This allows you access all 707 rampaging horses under the hood. Volvo has decided to copy Dodge's idea for the red key, although it is for a completely different purpose.

Best Sub-Compact Crossover Stories 2016

By John Goreham on December 22, 2016 - 3:58PM

We summarize the biggest news for the sub-compact crossover market this year.

Audi's Near-Production Concept Q8 Will Debut At January's North American International Auto Show In Detroit

Here Is Why Automakers Like Car Shows; Facetime With Nameplates

By Marc Stern on December 22, 2016 - 3:08PM

When the North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit next month one of the features will be Audi's near-production concept Q8. The almost-ready-for-production nameplate illustrates a unique SUV done in the style of a coupe.

Ram, Dodge Involved in another Government Shifter Fiasco

By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2016 - 2:36PM

The NHTSA has opened a new investigation to see if the rotary shift mechanisms in the newer Ram 1500 and Dodge Durango are faulty – or if the people having issues with those vehicles just aren’t bright enough to understand how their vehicle functions.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Legacy, Snow Day

Watch 5 Average Drivers Go Full-Throttle in the Forester on a Snow Day [Video]

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2016 - 8:12AM

What happens on a snow day? You have fun in a Subaru Forester, Crosstrek and Legacy and push them to the limits in the snow.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza

How Subaru Smashes its 8th Consecutive Yearly Sales Record

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2016 - 7:12AM

Subaru announced it has set its eighth consecutive yearly sales record 10 days before the end of the year. How is Subaru doing it?

Hyundai Look To The Future With Hydrogen Fuel Cells And Self-Driving Cars

By Dave Ashton on December 22, 2016 - 5:31AM

The auto manufacturer Hyundai are set to push the boundaries of car technology in the next few years with hydrogen fuel cells and autonomous vehicles with example vehicles already in the pipeline.

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