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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.

10th generation Honda Civic America’s Best Selling Car for 2016

By Parks McCants on December 21, 2016 - 9:34PM

With a little more than a week left in 2016, it’s official: Honda Civic becomes the best selling retail car in North America of any size, capping off the best sales year in the brands 44 year history.

NHTSA Has Opened A Preliminary Probe Into 8 Complaints That Smarts ForTwo Have Burned

Where There’s Smoke, There May Be Burning 08-09 Smart ForTwo

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2016 - 9:13PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun to look into eight reports that 2008-09 Smarts ForTwo have erupted into flames.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Night Edition

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dons A Night Outfit

By Will Maley on December 21, 2016 - 4:12PM

Mercedes-Benz's showing at Detroit looks to be all about coupes. The E-Class Coupe will make its world debut, and a special edition of the S-Class Coupe will be unveiled.

3 New Hellcat Challenger RCs, 2 New Hellcat Hot Wheels Arrive Before Christmas

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2016 - 3:48PM

If you are looking for a fun, affordable gift for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat lover in your life – whether it is a little kid who loves toy cars or a grown man who wants a toy to replicate their full size car – there are a handful of new Hellcat toys on the market just in time for Christmas.

Buy a Brand New 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 for $56k

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2016 - 3:34PM

If you want a Chevrolet Camaro that will hang with just about any production car on a road course, but you couldn’t stomach the $75k price tag of the “old” 2015 Camaro Z/28, you are in luck, as Chevy dealership in Louisiana has a brand new 5th generation Z/28 in their showroom with a price tag almost $20,000 below the original MSRP.

Ford Mustang Named Women's World Car of the Year

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2016 - 2:44PM

The Ford Mustang has been named the Women’s Car of the Year for the global automotive market, with a panel of women around the world testing hundreds of cars and picking the Mustang as their favorite for 2016 – and the Ford Focus RS finished a close second.

The Best Compact Crossover Stories of 2016 - Which gets your vote Rogue, CR-V, or RAV4 Hybrid?

By John Goreham on December 21, 2016 - 11:20AM

We recap the year with a focus on the largest-selling vehicle segment.

Weekly Tesla News Update Includes Another New Supercharger Fee

By John Goreham on December 21, 2016 - 11:02AM

The weekly news by industry expert Alex Guberman has some interesting year-end topics.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, auto safety

Do Consumers Really Care About Auto Safety? Subaru Buyers Tell the Story

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2016 - 8:15AM

Where does safety rank in a consumers decision to buy a vehicle? For Subaru buyers, it’s at the top.

Tesla Set To Conquer EVs in 2017 With Secured Credit And Production

By Dave Ashton on December 21, 2016 - 5:40AM

Tesla Motors in advance of bringing out their Model 3, have supercharged their credit by $500 million and are set to hit their production goals in 2017.

VW Tiguan Wins Prestigious Euro NCAP; "Best-in-Class"

2016 Tiguan Earns Coveted Euro NCAP “Best-in-Class” Honors

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2016 - 12:18AM

Volkswagen is having some good news, at last. With negotiators working out Dieselgate settlements and with strong sales again, the automaker has received some excellent news.

Aston Martin and Ferrari Get Fined For Failing To Meet EU CO2 Goals

By Will Maley on December 20, 2016 - 4:44PM

The European Union has been on a push to reduce emissions and most automakers have met standards for 2015, except for two.

TN's Best Green Car Stories of 2016

By John Goreham on December 20, 2016 - 4:11PM

Green cars are a hot topic and 2016 had some interesting developments. Here are the top stories for 2016.

2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang to be Identical to 2017 Models

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2016 - 4:05PM

Leaked dealership documents acquired by the team at Mustang6g.com states that the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will return for the 2018 model year and it will do so in pretty much the same form as the current models – with the exception of a few new exterior colors.

2017 Toyota 86 Recalled for Risk of Vehicle Rollaway and Crash

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2016 - 3:48PM

Toyota USA recalls the 86 sports coupe for risk of vehicle rollaway and crash. What’s the issue?

TN's Best Midsize Pickup Truck Stories of 2016

By John Goreham on December 20, 2016 - 3:42PM

TN's Best Pickup Truck Stories of 2016

Dodge Owners Send an RC Hellcat Challenger to a US Soldier for Christmas

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2016 - 12:34PM

A group of Dodge Hellcat owners recently surprised a fellow member of the Mopar community with a radio controlled replica of his custom Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat as a thanks for his ongoing service to the country as a member of the US Air Force – and the cool RC car arrived just in time for Christmas.

BMW i8 is Now the Most Requested Vehicle in Forza History; It’s Coming Soon to "Forza Horizon 3”

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2016 - 9:55AM

The all-electric BMW i8 is the most requested vehicle in Forza history. It’s coming soon to "Forza Horizon 3”

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester

How a Wagon Passes Subaru’s Popular Forester SUV as #1-Selling Model in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2016 - 8:07AM

The 2017 Outback is now Subaru’s number one selling vehicle in the US. Why did it pass the popular Forester?

Tesla Will Charge For Overstay At Their Superchargers To Improve Efficiency

By Dave Ashton on December 20, 2016 - 5:40AM

Tesla will charge its car customers who overstay their welcome at their nationwide supercharger network if you stay too long after your car is fully charged.

VW Is Apparently Hustling To Put The Dieselgate Scandal Well Behind Them

VW, Canadian Owners Find Dieselgate Agreement of $1.6 Billion

By Marc Stern on December 19, 2016 - 10:04PM

Rapidly wrapping up the civil phase of Dieselgate, Volkswagen has announced a $1.6 billion with Canadian turbodiesel owners that is similar to the agreement reached in the U.S.

Robert Bosch has reportedly agreed to a $300 Million settlement in the Dieselgate scandal.

Bosch Expected To Settle VW Dieselgate Suit For $300 Million

By Marc Stern on December 19, 2016 - 9:29PM

Settlements are occurring fast and furious in the Dieselgate scandal. Not only is there a major settlement of the 3.0-liter V-6 portion of the diesel-rigging scandal, but it also looks as if Robert Bosch, also sued in relation to the issue, has made an agreement.

Next generation 2018 Chevrolet Traverse to debut at Detroit Auto Show

By Mary Conway on December 19, 2016 - 8:06PM

Chevrolet is releasing is teaser photo of the next generation 2018 Traverse. It will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit.

GM Idling Camaro, Corvette and Cadillac Production as to Trim Inventory Levels

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2016 - 5:25PM

General Motors has announced that they will temporarily halt production at a handful of assembly plants around the US including those facilities which build the Chevrolet Camaro and the Chevrolet Corvette in an effort to burn through existing inventory – with the downtime ranging from 1-3 weeks depending on the plant.

2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan: Reading between the lines

By Parks McCants on December 19, 2016 - 3:49PM

Monday found American Honda Motors announcing the Detroit Auto Show reveal of its most dynamic minivan design to date. What do we discover reading between the lines?

Dodge Challenger Hellcat Beats Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a Roll Race

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2016 - 1:23PM

The first video showing a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat racing a new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has arrived online courtesy of the folks at Hennessey Performance, and in this first matchup of the two supercharged American muscle cars – the Hellcat took the win time after time.

Lexus RC F and GS F now have standard AVS

2017 Lexus RC F and GS F Step Up To Standard Adaptive Suspension

By John Goreham on December 19, 2016 - 11:03AM

Lexus has made its best suspension standard and improved it for the 2017 model year F cars.

Japan Tries To Sway Older Drivers To Give Up Their Licences For Cheap Noodles

By Will Maley on December 19, 2016 - 10:57AM

One issue that regulators are trying to figure out is what to do about elderly drivers. Various functions such as eyesight and physical coordination deteriorate and become a danger on the road.

Hyundai Joins Forces With Consortium On Self-Driving Technology

By Dave Ashton on December 19, 2016 - 10:47AM

The Korean car giant Hyundai are one of the latest car manufacturers to join 27 companies to form a global consortium to consolidate self driving technology to be brought to the masses.

Watch a Subaru WRX STI Pull a Ford F-250 4X4 Out of a Snowbank [Video]

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2016 - 8:27AM

Watch a new Subaru WRX STI pull a stuck Ford F-250 4X4 dually pickup from a snow bank.

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