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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.

Smart To Offer Gas, Electric Versions Of All Cars In 2017

By Marc Stern on September 24, 2016 - 11:02PM

Smart will be one unique manufacturer in model year 2017. It will be the only automaker to offer gas-engined and electric versions of all its models.

GOP Lawmakers Question 2025 50 MPG Mileage Guidelines

By Marc Stern on September 24, 2016 - 7:06PM

The GOP lined up against the Administration's proposed 50 MPG mileage rule, saying that low gas prices make it tough to recoup investments in hybrids and fuel-efficient vehicles.

How Much Does the Remodeled Nissan GT-R NISMO Cost? More than You Think

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2016 - 3:44PM

Nissan just announced pricing on the 2017 GT-R NISMO and it gets a huge price jump. It’s a lot more than you think.

Lamborghini Puts A Sedan On the Consideration List

By Will Maley on September 24, 2016 - 11:53AM

Lamborghini has high hopes for their upcoming Urus SUV with the CEO expecting it double the brand's sales. But what comes afterwards? A sedan?

2016 Subaru Levorg, Silverline Subaru BMR Racing, BTCC

Subaru’s First BTCC Season, How they are in Contention for the Championship Title

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2016 - 8:42AM

It’s Subaru’s first British Touring Car Championship season and they are in contention for the championship title. How did they do it?

BMW Issues M2, M3, M4 Recall for Loose Sub-Frame Bolts Increasing the Risk of a Crash

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2016 - 8:31AM

Certain BMW M2 Coupes, M3 Sedans, M4 Coupes and M4 Convertibles are being recalled for not replacing the rear sub-frame bolts.

How a Tangerine Orange Subaru Forester Connects a Global Generation With Environmental Sustainability

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2016 - 8:19AM

How does Subaru connect a new generation with environmental sustainability? With a Tangerine Orange 2017 Subaru Forester.

VW Investor Chides Automaker On Salaries, Bonuses

Major Investor Chides VW Over “Huge Sums” Paid In Bonuses, Salaries

By Marc Stern on September 23, 2016 - 8:51PM

For the second time in the last few months, billionaire Chris Hohn questioned the huge salaries and bonuses that VW execs have received even as Dieselgate has caused shares to tank.

How a new diesel engine will help the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox go global

By Mary Conway on September 23, 2016 - 6:30PM

Chevrolet chose the autumnal equinox to unveil the redesigned 2018 Equinox compact SUV. The new version is a tad shorter, 400 pounds lighter and now is available with a diesel engine. Chevrolet intends to sell the new Equinox in 115 markets globally.

Man Says Nissan Doesn't Give a Dime for LEAF Battery That Went to 8 Bars at 58K Miles

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2016 - 6:25PM

Today I was reading a public forum on SF Bay Nissan Leaf Owners group on Facebook, in which one Leaf owner fills that Nissan should compensate him for his battery going to 8 bars at 58K miles. Some owners suggest that his dealer should advocate for him. Should Nissan compensate in this case?

Hyundai Wants to be Born Again by Genesis and This Is How It's Going to Transform

By Allan Honeyman on September 23, 2016 - 5:50PM

We all know that Hyundai is a huge company which manufactures many things, from earth movers to cars, but in this country its name became synonymous with cheap. That was the way they broke into the American market. Now they’re movin’ on up.

2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo, 2017 Nissan Sentra, SR Turbo

2017 Nissan Sentra Pricing and How New SR Turbo Kicks Things up a Few Notches

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2016 - 4:03PM

Nissan announced pricing on the 2017 Sentra. It gets a small price bump and a new sporty SR Turbo model.

Final Holden Commodore Super Sedan to Pack Corvette ZR1 Power

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2016 - 3:20PM

The high performance Holden Commodore will leave the Australian lineup next year, but before it does, the company’s Aussie performance brand HSV will offer up one final, ultra-high performance super sedan with the engine from the C6 Corvette ZR1 and the suspension setup from the Holden VF race cars.

Bill Gamble Record Hellcat Challenger 10.25

New Manual Trans Dodge Challenger Hellcat 1/4-Mile Record (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2016 - 1:13PM

While the vast majority of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcats setting records on the drag strip are equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission, a new manual transmission Challenger owner has raised the bar for those Hellcat racers with a clutch pedal – laying down an awesome 10.25 run at 140 miles per hour.

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback, arrival, specifications, and MSRP

By Parks McCants on September 23, 2016 - 12:23PM

Honda’s first turbocharged Civic Hatchback in the maker’s history comes to North America with a surprisingly low beginning MSRP -- and did I mention, it’s turbocharged!

BMW 3 series, Autobot, Transformers, Letrons

Watch Jaw-Dropping BMW Quickly Transform itself into an Autobot, it Will Make You Want One [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2016 - 11:36AM

Watch as a Cool BMW 3 Series transform itself into an Autobot. It Will Make You Want One.

Toyota adds value to the 2017 Corolla, but competitors are pulling ahead.

2017 Toyota Corolla – Will New Looks and Standard Safety Keep It Competitive?

By John Goreham on September 23, 2016 - 11:24AM

Toyota adds value to the 2017 Corolla, but competitors are pulling ahead.

Subaru Legacy, Legacy windshield wiper recall, 2009-2013 Subaru Legacy

Huge Global Wiper Recall Effects 935,000 Subaru Legacy Models, is Yours on the List?

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2016 - 10:04AM

Subaru is recalling 935,000 Legacy sedans globally because of a windshield wiper problem. Is your vehicle on the list?

Major Investor Chides VW Over “Huge Sums” Paid In Bonuses, Salaries

By Marc Stern on September 23, 2016 - 9:58AM

TCI Management has chided Volkswagen over the salaries and bonuses paid to the automaker's executives, suggesting that execs be paid bonuses in stocks so they can see how the market regards their performance.

2018 Nissan Frontier, Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier

Nissan Just Unveiled a Tough All-Terrain Concept truck, Does it Preview the Next-Gen 2018 Frontier? [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2016 - 8:51AM

It’s a Concept vehicle, but is the Nissan Navara EnGuard a preview of the 2018 Nissan Frontier?

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Los Angeles, Toshihiro Arai

A Hot New Driver is Announced for Subaru’s WRX STI GRC Supercar, Will Age be a Factor?

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2016 - 8:17AM

Subaru adds a new driver to their WRX STI GRC team in LA. He’s a rally legend in Japan. Will age be a factor?

Today’s VW Beetle Went “Back to the Future” For Its Inspiration

By Marc Stern on September 22, 2016 - 10:58PM

Here's the inspiration for the Thomas and Mays-designed Volkswagen Concept 1 that became the basis of the current generation of Volkswagen Beetles.

Leaf Owner Says Nissan is Year Behind Its Competitors, Puts a Deposit for Bolt While Other Owners React

By Armen Hareyan on September 22, 2016 - 9:47PM

"2012 Leaf - best car I've ever owned. However, now Nissan is a year behind its competitors, and my lease is up. So, today I put a $500 refundable deposit down on a Bolt," writes David Karpman in SF Bay Area Nissan Leaf Owners Group. Which dealers are taking deposits for Bolts?

New Tesla Lawsuit - This Time The Reason Is Ludicrous

By John Goreham on September 22, 2016 - 7:23PM

Not enough what? Or should we say, not enough Watt? A new lawsuit against Tesla will find out.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Crashes the Off-Road Wagon Party

By Will Maley on September 22, 2016 - 2:48PM

Not everyone wants a luxury SUV or a crossover because they find them to be too big or common. But the idea of a higher ride height and all-wheel drive capability does interest them. Is there a luxury vehicle for them?

2017 Subaru Crosstrek Gets Small Price Bump, a Special Edition and One Model Gets Axed from the Lineup

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2016 - 2:28PM

One big change is coming for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. One model gets the axe.

2017 Acura RLX presents attainable premium comfort, style and safety

By Parks McCants on September 22, 2016 - 2:26PM

For 2017, Acura’s only manufactured in Japan offering comes to market as a carryover from 2016, and that’s a good thing! RLX carries forward Acura's mantra of financially attainable superior comfort, style, and safety.

2017 Corvette Grand Sport Collector's Edition interior

Only 850 Corvette Grand Sport Collector's Editions Slated for the US

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2016 - 1:28PM

When General Motors announced that they would only build 1,000 examples of the beautiful 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition, it was clear that they would be hard to get, but according to a new report, only 850 of those will be sold in the United States – making them even harder to acquire.

2017 Hellcat Steering Wheel can be Retrofit to 15-16 Charger, Challenger

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2016 - 11:03AM

When the news dropped that the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would have a new steering wheel center with an SRT badge with red backlighting, many owners of 2015 and 2016 Hellcat cars wanted to know if they could swap to the glowing badge - and the answer is “yes”.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Forza Horizon 3, Subaru WRX STI

You Can Drive a Subaru WRX STI on New Forza Horizon 3, Don’t Drive like this Gamer [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2016 - 10:46AM

Don’t drive your Subaru WRX STI like this new Forza Horizon 3 Gamer [Video]

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