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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.

Autosock may give better tire traction than chains

Why some drivers say the 'Autosock' works better than chains in snow

By Mary Conway on November 19, 2016 - 8:21PM

With snow starting to fall in different areas of the country, a new product appears to give better traction than chains. Decide between Autosock vs chains.

2017 Subaru Impreza, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Legacy

Subaru Tumbles in Quality; They Quietly Hire Czar to Enhance it in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on November 19, 2016 - 8:32AM

Amid Subaru recall issues, FHI quietly assigns a Czar to enhance quality in the U.S. What are the big issues?

2017 Nissan Rogue, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Star Wars

Buy a Death Trooper Helmet, Get a Free Limited Edition Star Wars Nissan Rogue Crossover

By Denis Flierl on November 19, 2016 - 7:54AM

Nissan unveils a new Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition at the LA Auto Show. Buy a Death Trooper helmet, get the car free.

Will Elio Motors pull the production trigger in 2017?

By Parks McCants on November 18, 2016 - 7:17PM

Frankly, I find this 3-wheel transportation startup to be fascinating, as is its very viable 3-wheel personal transportation alternative. But where is it, and why aren't I driving one?

2017 Honda Si to feature high output 1.5 Liter turbocharged VTEC

By Parks McCants on November 18, 2016 - 6:19PM

Civic variant number 4 in a 5 car lineup was presented before an excited press corp in a Los Angeles art gallery located just down the street from the largest Auto Show in the West. What’s the buzz?

The US Spec 2017 Jeep Compass Debuts in LA with One Engine, New Trailhawk Trim

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2016 - 12:58PM

We have already seen the 2017 Jeep Compass thanks to its Brazilian introduction, but with the start of the 2016 LA Auto Show, we get our first look – and the first details – on the new compact SUV which will be sold in the USA.

The Unexpected Spicy-Hot Lexus Sriracha IS 350 Explained

By John Goreham on November 18, 2016 - 12:01PM

Akio Toyoda’s message is still being heard.

Hellcat Charger Goes 9s on Pump Gas

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2016 - 11:56AM

While I hadn’t realized it, all of the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat cars we have featured running in the 9-second range have been running high octane race gas, but earlier this week, Robert Lamb ran a 9.993 with his Hellcat Charger running on 93 octane gasoline – making his supercharged Mopar the first to run in the 9s on pump gas.

Volvo's New Concierge Services Will Fill Up and Wash Your Vehicle

By Will Maley on November 18, 2016 - 9:46AM

For some, the ultimate luxury item for a vehicle is not having to fill it up with gas or take it to a car wash.

Subaru BRZ GT300 Finishes 6th in Rankings; There’s One Key Technology they are Still Behind

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2016 - 8:59AM

Subaru’s BRZ GT300 finishes 6th in team and driver rankings. There’s one key technology they are still behind.

Volkswagen And Labor Have Announced Job Cut Of 30,000 By 2025

VW, Labor Hammer Out Jobs Pact That Is Fair To All

By Marc Stern on November 18, 2016 - 8:14AM

After months of talks, Volkswagen and its workforce have announced phased cuts where up to 30,000 jobs will be pared through attrition by 2025.

Subaru Concept Previews New 3-Row Crossover; Did they Hit a Home Run? [Full Gallery]

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2016 - 7:44AM

Subaru unveils their new 3-Row Crossover at the LA Auto Show. What does the concept tell us about the production model?

About the only difference between a gas-engined Gold and an eGolf is a charging outlet.

eGolf Introduction Helps Volkwagen Forget Its Woes, For A Little While

By Marc Stern on November 17, 2016 - 11:23PM

Still embroiled in the many facets of Dieselgate, Volkswagen has been able to shake off the downer it has been feeling, for a little while, thanks to the LA Auto Show. As VW's tech leader, the eGolf has a every toy a driver might want, and a few more nice toys, to boot.

GM races to grow its Maven car sharing network

By Mary Conway on November 17, 2016 - 7:18PM

Just a little over two weeks ago, GM announced its car sharing program was expanding into Los Angeles. Today they are adding Denver and San Francisco.

2018 Toyota C-HR Ready To Take On Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V

By John Goreham on November 17, 2016 - 5:28PM

Toyota’s new sub-compact crossover gets the green-light for U.S. market.

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The Dodge Challenger Hellcat will Run 10.60s with Just Stickier Tires

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2016 - 2:13PM

When the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was introduced last year, it came with a certified quarter mile time of 10.80 with drag radial tires, but a handful of owners have found that when well driven – the Hellcat Challenger with good, sticky tires will run well into the 10.60-10.70 range.

2017 Cadillac CT6 Hybrid Offers Electric-Only Driving and Solid Performance

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2016 - 1:33PM

General Motors has announced that the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Hybrid will go on sale next spring and when it does, it will offer a combination of 30 miles of all-electric driving and solid performance from the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine – with GM promising a 0-60 time of just 5.2 seconds.

The Ford Mustang in Oklahoma Probably Wasn't Going 208

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2016 - 1:04PM

A news story has been traveling around social media which talks about a 19-year old Ford Mustang driver in Oklahoma who was clocked going 208mph and while it certainly makes for an interesting story – there is almost no way that he was going 208 miles per hour.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 – Which is your off-road truck?

By John Goreham on November 17, 2016 - 11:23AM

We compare the top two off-road midsize pickups head to head.

Mazda promises diesel for North America - again.

Déjà vu - Mazda Announces CX-5 Diesel For North America In 2017

By John Goreham on November 17, 2016 - 9:55AM

Mazda’s long-promised diesel scheduled for mid-2017, but will the company follow-through this time?

2017 Nissan GT-R Goes Fast and Drops Slow; It Gets Top Residual Value Award from ALG

By Denis Flierl on November 17, 2016 - 7:22AM

The new 2017 Nissan GT-R will go fast and drop slow in value. It gets the top residual value award from ALG.

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

Subaru Gets Ready to Uncover New 3-Row Crossover Concept in LA; How Big Will it Be?

By Denis Flierl on November 17, 2016 - 6:27AM

Subaru will reveal their new 3-Row Crossover Concept vehicle today at the LA Auto Show. How big will it be?

VW's Golf Lineup Has Been Named One of Car and Driver's "10Best"

Here’s Good News For VW, Golf Names Car and Driver “10Best”

By Marc Stern on November 16, 2016 - 11:39PM

Volkswagen received some good news today. Instead of the constant drumroll of bad news about emissions and investigations, the automaker heard that its five-model gasoline Golf lineup was named one of Car and Driver magazine's "10Best" for the 11th year.

Fiat-Chrysler hopes performance sells new 2018 Alfa Romeo SUV

By Mary Conway on November 16, 2016 - 7:24PM

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is boasting that the new 2018 Alfa Romeo SUV Stelvio will have 505 horsepower and go from 0-60 in Just 3.9 Seconds. It was unveiled today at the Los Angeles auto show.

Audi Used This Week's LA Auto Show To Reintroduce the A5 Sportback

When Is It a Coupe? If It Has Two Doors, Not Four And It Is An Audi Sportback

By Marc Stern on November 16, 2016 - 6:56PM

Audi's A5 Sportback, slated to go on sale in 2018, popped up at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show. The A5 Sportback looks like a smaller clone of the A7.

Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet Is A Limited Affair

By Will Maley on November 16, 2016 - 2:59PM

For those who are lucky to have mounds of money to throw around and want a vehicle that will not be seen on every street corner, Mercedes-Maybach has the model for you.

New Hellcat Dodge Stock Power 1/4-mile Record Set in Michigan

By Patrick Rall on November 16, 2016 - 1:29PM

This past weekend, a 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with absolutely no power modifications ran a 10.56 quarter mile – setting the record for the quickest Dodge Hellcat car running on 100% stock power.

New Chevy Colorado ZR2 Packs Supercar Suspension, Diesel Power

By Patrick Rall on November 16, 2016 - 11:58AM

The big news from Chevrolet at the ongoing LA Auto Show is the debut of the new Colorado ZR2 – a midsized pickup designed to conquer the nastiest off-road situations featuring the first application of a high performance suspension setup previously reserved for supercars and race cars.

Genesis Sharpens the G80 for Los Angeles

By Will Maley on November 16, 2016 - 11:15AM

We thought that the Genesis G80 for the U.S. was going to miss out on a new Sport model with a new 3.3L Biturbo V6. How wrong we were.

2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription performance a bit of a mind blower

By Parks McCants on November 16, 2016 - 11:04AM

Looking to the rather conservative bodyline of Volvo’s latest premium sedan offering, one isn’t necessarily inclined to think “high performance sedan,” in the drive performance sense anyway, Think again.

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