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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.

Fireball 900 Camaro Packs 827rwhp for Around $90k

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2016 - 3:54PM

The crew from Black Horse Racing was the first to put a 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro SS in the 9-second quarter mile range and at the 2016 SEMA Show, they were showing off their new Fireball 900 package – with 827 rear wheel horsepower and a price starting around $90,000.

Dodge Charger Hellcat Production Triples for 2016

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2016 - 3:06PM

While the Charger was the less popular of the Dodge Hellcat cars for the second year in a row, there more than three times as many Hellcat Chargers built for 2016 than were built for the previous model year – with more than 4,000 examples of the 707 horsepower super sedan offered up to dealerships around the country.

Buyers Lining Up for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2016 - 1:15PM

The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is still more than a month away from reaching the first buyers, but those folks looking to secure one of the new 450 horsepower pickups are flowing into dealerships – creating an early waiting list for the next gen Raptor.

Owners Voice Concern as to 2016 Honda Civic Initial Quality

By Parks McCants on November 7, 2016 - 1:09PM

Are 10th Generation Civic buyers asking too much as to initial quality in what is historically an entry-level sedan or coupe? In short: What might consumers reasonably anticipate from a compact car with a beginning MSRP of $!8,640.

Bavarian Authorities Are Looking At VW's Chair

Dieselgate Probe Widens In Germany; Looks At VW Chairman

By Marc Stern on November 7, 2016 - 12:32PM

Prosecutors are looking closely at the chair of Volkswagen's supervisory board Hans Dieter Poetsch regarding market manipulation in the ongoing Dieselgate affair.

Tesla supercharger image by John Goreham

Tesla Creates Second-Class Owners With New Supercharger Caste System

By John Goreham on November 7, 2016 - 11:01AM

Tesla’s Model3 customers, and future ModelS and ModelX owners won’t get the same Supercharger benefits. Welcome to second-class.

Bolt production starts - Three Advantages GM Has Over Tesla

Chevy Bolt Production Begins - Three Advantages GM Has Over Tesla

By John Goreham on November 7, 2016 - 10:26AM

The Chevy Bolt is now being built for sale in the U.S. GM walks the walk.

Audi RS3 Sedan vs. Mercedes-AMG CLA45: By the Numbers

By Will Maley on November 7, 2016 - 10:21AM

Move over Mercedes-AMG CLA45, the upcoming Audi RS3 sedan is looking to take your crown.

2017 Subaru Impreza, New Subaru 3-Row crossover

Fuji Heavy Kills One Key Division to “Enhance” the Subaru Brand; What it Means for You

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2016 - 10:06AM

Subaru kills their industrial division. Do you think they are serious about Subaru?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

New Improved Subaru Impreza Voted “10 Best Cars”; Its Paint is Barely Dry

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2016 - 8:04AM

The 2017 Subaru Impreza is already getting global awards. It's one of the "10 Best Cars" in Japan.

VW Used More Than One Software Switch In Dieselgate

Guess What? Report Indicates Another VW Defeat Device! Really?

By Marc Stern on November 6, 2016 - 1:15PM

In the latest news about the VW emissions scandal, it seems that there is more than one way to set a software switch.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru’s AWD lineup Impressively Ranks 4th Best in US Fuel Mileage

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2016 - 8:16AM

The Subaru brand gets high marks from the EPA and is the fourth most fuel efficient automaker in the US. This is with an AWD lineup.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, SEMA, Corazon, ACE Flowform

This Amazing Custom SEMA Subaru WRX STI Will Grab Your Attention [Video]

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2016 - 6:52AM

Check out this custom Subaru WRX STI from Corazon at the SEMA show. It will grab your attention.

Wondering What VW Will Do With BuyBacks? Here Are The Options

By Marc Stern on November 5, 2016 - 11:06PM

If you have been wondering what Volkswagen may do with the 475,000 vehicles in line for Dieselgate-related buyback, here's are some ideas.

2017 Acura NSX Redefines Automotive High Performance

By Parks McCants on November 5, 2016 - 6:53PM

Looking to Road & Track’s recent assessment of the best overall high performance sports car, 2017 Acura NSX came out on top of an astoundingly exceptional field of supercars, effectively redefining how we measure high performance.

Volvo Adds More Legroom for the S90

By Will Maley on November 5, 2016 - 2:23PM

The Chinese auto market is an interesting place for a number of reasons. Take for example the midsize luxury sedan class. Automakers who compete in class offer a long-wheelbase version. It may seem odd, but many buyers of these vehicles tend to be driven around.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Rally, American Rally Association, ARA

Subaru Will Field 2 New WRX STIs in Newly-Formed ARA Rally Series

By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2016 - 8:40AM

Subaru announced they will run two new WRX STI rally cars in the newly-formed American Rally Association (ARA).

VW's Hardline May Be The Wrong Message At The Wrong Time

Here Is How VW May Be Setting Itself Up To Fail Again Over Dieselgate

By Marc Stern on November 4, 2016 - 9:58PM

A famous baseball manager once said "It's deja vu all over again." It seems that way for Volkswagen, too. The automaker has decided to take a hardline on the Dieselgate scandal in Germany, which is unlikely to win it any friends or influence any people. In fact, it may just be sending the exactly wrong message.

Build Your 2017 Ford F150 Raptor Online Now

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2016 - 5:08PM

The configurator page for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor has gone live on Ford.com, giving us a full rundown of the pricing for the new off-road monster – with prices starting at $49,250 and topping out up over $70,000 when you tack on all of the options and accessories.

Toyota's New 2018 C-HR Could Fill The Prius Role – A New Toyota Plan

By John Goreham on November 4, 2016 - 4:57PM

We speculate on Toyota’s new small-vehicle lineup strategy: 2018 C-HR vs Prius.

2017 Honda Pilot offers expanded personal electronics connectivity

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2016 - 4:25PM

For model year 2017, Honda Pilot comes to dealers November 7 with minor changes, albeit important details to young consumers wishing for ease of personal electronics connectivity.

Toyota comes gunning for Honda HR-V with very similar compact crossover

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2016 - 3:47PM

As goes Civic and Corolla, so apparently goes Honda HR-V and the all new 2017 Toyota C-HR. Seriously Toyota?

Hyundai Elantra Sport Offers Turbo Punch Without Breaking the Bank

By Will Maley on November 4, 2016 - 3:16PM

Hyundai's upcoming Elantra Sport gives those who are looking for a sport compact another option, especially if you're looking for one that doesn't upset your bank account.

2017 Toyota Highlander line new trims and price changes

2017 Toyota Highlander - Pricing and Changes You Need To Know About

By John Goreham on November 4, 2016 - 2:46PM

This year is not an all-new, but the 2017 Toyota Highlander line adds new trims and has some updates and price changes to be aware of if you are shopping for one.

Chicago Cubs MVP-Winner Ben Zobrist Wins a 2017 Camaro SS Convertible

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2016 - 2:22PM

The Chicago Cubs won baseball’s World Series earlier this week and in being named the MVP, Cubs’ outfielder Ben Zobrist drove home in a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Edition Convertible.

SpeedKore Carbon Fiber Hellcat Challenger: 1,100hp, 3,850lbs

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2016 - 12:55PM

Mopar didn’t bring out a customized Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to the 2016 SEMA Show, but the crew from SpeedKore brought out their new carbon fiber bodied Challenger with a Whipple-blown Hellcat Hemi – and it is really the only Hellcat you Need to see from SEMA.

Contacting Faulty Takata Airbag Owners a Daunting Task for Honda

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2016 - 10:47AM

Years into what may seem to some as an endless recall initiative, locating an estimated 300,000 near classic Honda owners proves to be daunting. It’s a huge task for the maker, with little relief in sight.

2016 Nissan Versa, Nissan Tsuru, Mexico safety

If You've Vacationed in Mexico it's Likely You Have Ridden in this Deathtrap; It's Finally Been Axed by Nissan

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2016 - 9:41AM

Here’s why Nissan killed their best-selling car in South America. It was killing too many people.

New Subaru Impreza is the Brand’s Most Important Build Since Crosstrek; Did they Get it Right?

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2016 - 8:37AM

The new Subaru Impreza is the brand’s most important build since Crosstrek. Did they get it right?

2016 SEMA Awards swept by domestic brands

By Parks McCants on November 3, 2016 - 11:21PM

Here’s a turn of events that’s bound to catch the attention of the import car and light truck manufacturers.

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