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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.

2016 Honda Civic Red Bull Global RallyCross Car coming to L.A.

By Parks McCants on September 2, 2016 - 7:30PM

In a bold move that may surprise those that don’t follow the ever evolving escapades of Honda Performance Development, and the race teams that power up with the assistance and support of Honda’s racing arm, American Honda puts its money where its mouth is.

Class-Action Suits Occurring All Over; Are They Delaying VW?

Class-Action Suits Happen Everywhere; Delaying VW's Return to Normal?

By Marc Stern on September 2, 2016 - 3:21PM

As pressure grows in the U.K. to get firmer timeframes on Dieselgate decisions, class-action suits are occurring all over. Are they delaying a return to normal for VW?

Diesel the Word For 2017 Jaguar XF

By Will Maley on September 2, 2016 - 2:33PM

The last thing an automaker would consider doing in the U.S. market is introducing a new diesel engine in light of the Volkswagen diesel mess. But Jaguar is doing just that.

2017 Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat Cruising, Blasting Down the Track

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2016 - 1:03PM

In addition to offering up the bulk of the information on the 2017 Dodge Charger and 2017 Dodge Challenger in their high performance SRT Hellcat forms, FCA also posted a pair of videos showing the two 707 horsepower muscle cars tolling around the handling track at the Chelsea Proving Grounds – along with giving us the best look yet at the new 5Deep Hellcat wheels.

2016 Nissan Frontier, 2016 GMC Canyon, 2016 Chevy Colorado, 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 2018 Nissan Frontier

Why Is This Outdated Truck Selling So Well as 2016 Nissan Frontier is Flying Off Dealer Lots

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2016 - 9:54AM

The 2016 Nissan Frontier sales were smokin’ hot for August. Why is the outdated truck selling so well?

Performance Fans Will Get to See the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO Supercar for the First Time on US Soil

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2016 - 8:38AM

Performance fans will get to see the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO supercar for the first time in California.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback

Something in August Made 2017 Subaru Forester and Outback Perform With Unbeaten Success

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2016 - 7:49AM

The 2017 Subaru Forester and Outback are rock stars for the automaker. What happened in August?

Irate Critics Call On NTSB To Look Into Fatal Takata Truck Blast

By Marc Stern on September 1, 2016 - 11:01PM

Two veteran senators and vocal critics of Takata and the manner in which the entire airbag inflator recall has been handled have asked the National Transportation Board to look into the Aug. 22 ammonium nitrate blast in Texas that claimed 1 and hurt 4

Toyota, Lexus and Audi Have Best Car Seat Safety

Car Seats Easier to Install - Why your back should thank IIHS

By John Goreham on September 1, 2016 - 4:52PM

Every parent struggles with car seats. Now that struggle is a bit less intense due to IIHS.

2017 Honda Ridgeline sales show good momentum for August

By Parks McCants on September 1, 2016 - 2:49PM

As the reinvented Honda Ridgeline Pickup sales approach 10,000 units, it looks as if American Honda Motors has yet another sales success in its ever expanding lineup.

Honda HR-V crossover sales skyrocket in August

By Parks McCants on September 1, 2016 - 2:09PM

The surprising leader for American Honda sales in August is the underappreciated, Fit platformed subcompact HR-V crossover. The uptick is quite astounding!

Where have Toyota's Prius Sales Gone - The Surprise Answer

By John Goreham on September 1, 2016 - 2:06PM

Toyota’s Prius sales decline is easy to decode if you look at the company’s sales chart.

Ford Mustang Pounds Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in a Slow August 2016

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2016 - 1:25PM

The sales numbers are in for August 2016 and even though muscle car sales slumped a bit last month, the Ford Mustang continued its remarkable 22 month streak of leading the monthly sales race – beating both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger by sizeable amounts once again.

Does Tesla's Model X Production Point to Failure For Model 3?

How Will Tesla Build 400K Model 3s If It Can't Build 1K Model Xs per month?

By John Goreham on September 1, 2016 - 12:56PM

With less than 1,000 Model X units sold per month in its first year, Tesla fails an important test for Model 3.

2016 Honda CR-V continues record breaking sales run in August

By Parks McCants on September 1, 2016 - 12:39PM

With no shortage of competition in North America’s compact crossover segment, Honda CR-V continues to break sales records.

2017 Nissan Titan XD, 2017 Titan V8, Single Cab

How You Can Get Your Game Face On and Win a Nissan Titan Truck [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2016 - 10:56AM

How can you get your Football game face on and win a Nissan Titan truck?

On top of the mountain with my favorite muscle cars

By Mary Conway on September 1, 2016 - 10:38AM

The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press held its annual ride and drive event at Devil’s Thumb Ranch and I was like a kid in a candy store. Here we are at 8,500 feet surrounded by all of the new cars that you want to drive. The biggest concern is what to drive first.

2017 Subaru Levorg, Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, WRX

Levorg Wagon Gives Subaru Top Safety Ratings Across the Globe

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2016 - 9:30AM

The new Subaru Levorg sports tourer launches in Europe and gets top safety ratings. What did NCAP find when they smashed it?

Hyundai Revamps, Improves i10 Microcar; U.S. Sales Still Unlikely

By Marc Stern on September 1, 2016 - 8:40AM

Hyundai unveiled a number of changes to its i10 microcar. The i10 has received good marks from reviewers across the globe, the only trouble for U.S. buyers is that it isn't available here, yet.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

2017 Subaru Impreza Launches in Japan With 7 New Standard Features

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2016 - 8:16AM

The first 2017 Subaru Impreza launches in Japan today. It gets 7 new standard safety features.

2017 Challenger, Charger Get New UConnect - Hellcats Get Lighter Wheels, New Badges

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2016 - 12:04AM

FCA has rolled out all of the vital information for the 2017 model year Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, with a new infotainment system across the entire model range and new features for Hellcat models including more Hellcat logos inside and out, new lightweight wheels and an SRT steering wheel logo that glows red at night.

Meet the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - Again

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2016 - 12:01AM

After all sorts of speculation over spy shots over the past few months, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is here and as you can tell from the image above showing a new SRT Jeep, the spy photos all over the internet insisting that this is the 707hp Hellcat model are incorrect – although this new Jeep is a whole lot sportier up front.

Over 200,000 Register For VW Class-Action Suit Buyback Plan That Calls for 3 Actions

By Marc Stern on August 31, 2016 - 7:27PM

More than 200,000 VW owners have opted for the Dieselgate buyback program, surprising some legal authorities with the speed with which it happened, about a month or a little more.

Toyota RAV4 Team Wins First Rally

By John Goreham on August 31, 2016 - 5:07PM

Ryan Millen and his Toyota RAV4 earned a first place finish at the Ojibwe Forests Rally.

Rumored: Audi Gives the Green Light For Model S Fighter

By Will Maley on August 31, 2016 - 3:51PM

The Tesla Model S has a large target on the back that the German automakers are aiming for. The reason is simple; customers that would be buying a flagship luxury sedan with a German badge are turning to the Model S. Now, we have information on one automaker's plan to take down the Model S.

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang VS 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS: Tale of the Tape

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2016 - 3:17PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS is being billed as the GM muscle car which will knock out the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while only some of the preliminary performance numbers for the new 1LE have been announced, I have compiled a list of vitals on each of these two muscle cars to see which car has the advantage on paper.

2017 Camaro Configurator Reveals a Model-Wide Price Hike

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2016 - 12:46PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro configurator has gone live at Chevrolet.com and in a surprising move, General Motors has added a price increase of $605 to every trimline and – sadly – there is no mention of the new Camaro 1LE or ZL1 just yet.

All 2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger Hemi Cars Get Dual Mode Exhaust

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2016 - 11:35AM

After the dual mode exhaust system on the likes of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack has proven to be so popular, the high performance brand will make a loud, dual mode exhaust system standard on every 2017 Challenger and Charger with a Hemi V8.

Jaguar Gives Customers the Chance to Compare the XE to Competitors

By Will Maley on August 31, 2016 - 9:48AM

When it comes to buying a vehicle, one of more difficult things is keeping track of your thoughts on one and comparing to another. Wouldn't it be nice to have the key competitors to the vehicle you're looking at to make this easier?

2017 Nissan Versa SV Special Edition Package Ramps Up the Entertainment

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2016 - 8:49AM

The 2017 Nissan Versa pricing remains the same and a new SV Special Edition Package has been added. What sets it apart?

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