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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.

What's next now that Canadian GM strike is averted

By Mary Conway on September 20, 2016 - 10:24AM

American General Motors’ workers can breathe a sigh of relief now that a strike at GM in Canada was narrowly averted. The head of the Canadian auto workers union, Unifor, announced a tentative agreement had been reached late Monday. The agreement guarantees that the plant in Oshawa, Ontario, will stay open which was one of the union’s major concerns.

2017 Nissan Altima, 2017 Nissan Altima SR

Sporty Altima SR Leads Nissan Lineup with Pricing Unchanged for 2017, Will it Stay #1?

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2016 - 9:43AM

The Nissan Altima SR is the most popular model in the automakers lineup. The price stays the same for 2017.

Bentley and Lamborghini To Be No Shows At Paris

By Will Maley on September 20, 2016 - 9:36AM

The 2016 edition of Paris Motor Show isn't going to packed as previous editions.

Beetle Has World Record Speed Run of 206 mph

Specially Tuned VW Beetle Hits 205 MPH In Record Land Speed Run

By Marc Stern on September 20, 2016 - 9:04AM

You'd never know it to look at a the VW Beetle, but, believe it or not, when tuned correctly it can compete with the hypercars of the world, easily hitting 205 mph, which it did recently on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

2017 Subaru XV Hybrid tS by STI, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Why Subaru XV Hybrid tS by STI is Nothing More than Window Dressing

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2016 - 8:36AM

Subaru introduced the new 2017 Subaru XV Hybrid tS by STI in July. Why is it nothing more than window dressing?

BMW 3 Series, next-generation BMW 3 Series, 2018 BMW 3 Series

How One Woman’s BMW 3 Series Dream Car Turned into Her Worst Nightmare

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2016 - 8:18AM

How can a BMW 3 Series dream car become one woman’s worst nightmare?

2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek rally car, Rallye Defi

Where Can You Buy this New Competition Platform “Rally-in-a-Box” Subaru Crosstrek?

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2016 - 8:00AM

A new 2017 Subaru Crosstrek gets a new Competition Platform for rally enthusiasts. Where can you buy one?

How a pipeline leak in Alabama could start affecting more states

By Mary Conway on September 19, 2016 - 8:50PM

A pipeline leak in Alabama is already causing shortages in six states. The pipeline supplies 40% of the gasoline for the north east, so more and more states could be seeing shortages or higher gasoline prices. It is reminiscent of the early 1970s, when gas shortages left long line at the pumps and many gas stations had to ration how much each driver could buy.

2017 Honda HR-V crossover unchanged from 2016

By Parks McCants on September 19, 2016 - 6:34PM

For Honda hatch fans looking to 2017 for a turbocharged HR-V, bummer!

2016 Honda Civic: A bit of 'break-in-time' results in higher average MPG

By Parks McCants on September 19, 2016 - 5:16PM

Say what you will, regardless of what the manufacturer recommends as to today’s “ no break in required cars and light trucks,” Torque News readers chime in with quite a different story.

More EVs Are In Porsche's Future

By Will Maley on September 19, 2016 - 4:04PM

Sports car builders are wondering what the future of their vehicles will look like as stricter fuel economy and emission regulations come into effect.

Saleen S7 Returns with a 1000hp Twin Turbo Ford V8

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2016 - 3:00PM

The ultimate American supercar is going back on sale with the return of the Saleen S7 and as was the case with the 750 horsepower beast, this newest Saleen sports car will feature a twin turbocharged Ford V8 with 1,000 horsepower – and a price tag of $1,000,000.

Chevrolet Offers Mustang Owners Big Discounts on a New Camaro

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2016 - 2:28PM

General Motors is looking to spur sales of the new Chevrolet Camaro and one interesting approach taken by the automaker is to offer owners of a Ford Mustang a “conquest” discount of $2,000 on a 2016 Camaro or $1,500 on a 2017 Camaro – and the Mustang owner doesn’t need to trade in their Ford to get this discount on a new Chevy muscle car.

How Pagenaud's Indy Series win in a Chevy caps Penske's 50th year in racing

By Mary Conway on September 19, 2016 - 2:25PM

Simon Pagenaud won the Indycar Series championship on Sunday, but the real winner is Roger Penske who is celebrating his 50th year as an owner in racing. This is Pagenaud’s first Indycar championship but this is the 14th time Team Penske has claimed the title.

Mazda Miata beats Tesla Model S on racetrack - again.

Mazda Miata Cup Car vs. Tesla Model S on track - Which is quicker?

By John Goreham on September 19, 2016 - 2:04PM

Car and Driver tested both the Mazda Miata Cup Car and the Tesla Model S. Which is more at home on a racetrack?

2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger Hellcat Production to Begin Next Month

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2016 - 12:11PM

The 2017 Dodge Challenger and 2017 Dodge Charger in SRT Hellcat trim will get the longest list of new features among all of the muscle car configurations, and for those prospective buyers holding off for the 2017 model year, you can expect to see your car sometime during the 4th quarter – with production of the 2017 model year Challenger and Charger slated to begin next month.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

10 Ways Compact Car Buyers Will Benefit from 2017 Subaru Impreza’s 95% Makeover

By Denis Flierl on September 19, 2016 - 11:05AM

The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza needed a total makeover. What does it mean for consumers?

Dieselgate Claims Yet Another Executive; Audi’s Top Engineer

By Marc Stern on September 19, 2016 - 10:30AM

Dieselgate keeps on expanding. Fully a year into the diesel emissions scandal, Volkswagen plans to suspend Audi's top engineer. Published reports indicate two reasons for the suspension.

Will Toyota Tacoma Being Made in Mexico Matter?

Will 2017 Toyota Tacoma Being Mexican-made Matter to Buyers

By John Goreham on September 19, 2016 - 9:35AM

Toyota is increasing the percentage of Tacomas it makes in Mexico, rather than in the U.S. Will this matter to fans?

Rumored: Entry-Level Audi R8 To Be A V6

By Will Maley on September 19, 2016 - 9:11AM

The previous-generation Audi R8 offered the buyer a choice between a V8 and V10. The current model only offers a V10 in two states of tune. But there is talk of a new engine option coming to Audi's sportscar, minus four-cylinders.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Seattle,

How a Poor GRC Start Puts Subaru WRX STI At the Back of the Pack

By Denis Flierl on September 19, 2016 - 8:28AM

The Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross cars both made the Final in Seattle. How did the team finish?

2017 Acura NSX GT homologation ends TLX GT Pirelli World Challenge campaign

By Parks McCants on September 18, 2016 - 10:11PM

With P.D. Cunningham retiring his TLX GT seat in mid season, and devoting his time to Acura NSX GT3 Car track development, the handwriting was on the wall. This weekend Acura dropped the hammer on TLX GT.

Tesla and MobilEye Get Divorced

By Allan Honeyman on September 18, 2016 - 9:24PM

Tesla and MobilEye have been close partners since the beginning of the push semi-autonomous cars and forward in the future of full autonomy. Their different visions about how to proceed finally came to a head and resulted in a separation of the ways.

Why the contract talks between GM and the Canadian union have American workers on edge

By Mary Conway on September 18, 2016 - 6:01PM

It’s crunch time for General Motors and the Canadian auto workers’ union, Unifor. The contract runs out at midnight, September 19, 2016. Unifor has arranged for media rooms and briefing times for Monday, as the two sides try to hammer out an agreement before the strike deadline.

Did EV Plan Release Dull Dieselgate Reaction?

Did Concept EV Timing Dull Response To VW’s Dieselgate Anniversary?

By Marc Stern on September 18, 2016 - 2:20PM

Whether it was timing or coincidence, the release of VW's plans for a major generation of 30 electric vehicles, to be launched by 2025, may have dulled any response that the anniversary of Dieselgate may have created.

How a spike in Denver F-150 thefts could be a sign of a national trend

By Mary Conway on September 17, 2016 - 6:19PM

Denver police issued a warning this week to all pickup truck owners that thefts of trucks have spiked dramatically. In particular, F-150s, F-250s and F-350s have been the targets of thieves.

As If Diesegate Wasn’t Enough, Now Some VWs Are Exploding

By Marc Stern on September 17, 2016 - 4:17PM

It's not exactly what anyone would order, but it's here nonetheless, a new VW issue. At least this time, though, it's not a major scandal -- it's just exploding vehicles.

Food For Thought: Hackers Could Take Down 911 System Leaving Motorists Helpless

By Marc Stern on September 16, 2016 - 9:41PM

A study by three researchers from a major university paints a grim picture of the state of emergency 911 networks. Using hacked phones and malware, the research team estimates a denial of service campaign could disable a network the size of the one in North Carolina.

This is the SRT Dodge Durango We All Want

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2016 - 5:31PM

The Dodge Durango SRT shown above is a rendering posted by an artist on Allpar.com, but in speaking with a handful of FCA insiders, it is my understanding that the newest Dodge SUV will look a great deal like this – and it is going to be the high performance Durango that Mopar fans have been demanding for years.

Ford F150 with a Range Rover Diesel Could Best Ram in Power, MPGs

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2016 - 1:43PM

It has been common knowledge for some time now that the Ford F150 will soon have a diesel engine option and while the Motor Company has offered up any official information, spy shots show what appears to be a Range Rover diesel under the hood of an F150 test truck – seemingly confirming the rumors that the F150 would pack Range Rover power.

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