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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.

A Decision Next Year Will Determine Whether Skoda Comes to the U.S.

By Will Maley on August 5, 2016 - 8:46AM

It seems we now have a timeframe as to when we will find if Skoda comes to the U.S. or not.

108,000 U.S. Jaguar, Land Rover vehicles included in latest Takata Airbag recall

By Parks McCants on August 4, 2016 - 9:04PM

It would appear that even the Brits are not immune to the Takata airbag scandal

Kia Readies GT Models For Their Worldwide Lineup

By Will Maley on August 4, 2016 - 4:16PM

Do you ever wish that there was a hotted-up version of a Kia? We have some good news for you.

EPA confirms best in class fuel efficiency for 2017 Volvo S90 sedan

By Parks McCants on August 4, 2016 - 3:34PM

Looking to the numbers: Volvo’s newest premium near full size sedan is coming to North America with segment bench setting fuel efficiency.

How Hyundai Proves That Last Can Be First in Safety With Its Tucson Crossover

By Marc Stern on August 4, 2016 - 12:21PM

In what may be a case of “the last shall be first,” Hyundai’s crossover, the Tucson, has crushed the big guys in a proposed change to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash testing. IIHS has, for the last several years, incrementally improved its testing program to cover more areas of a vehicle’s front end to improve driver safety. Now, it is the front passenger’s turn.

Chevrolet Is Celebrating a Modest Volt Milestone

By Mary Conway on August 4, 2016 - 12:06PM

Chevrolet announced few days ago that its Volt has achieved United States sales of 100,000 vehicles, the first plug-in to reach that milestone. While it is a modest number for most models, Chevy still considers the car a success.

Next-Generation Sprinter Van Could Boast An Electric Option

By Will Maley on August 4, 2016 - 8:53AM

Mercedes-Benz has already revealed plans to launch an heavy-duty truck with an electric powertrain. Now there is talk of the Sprinter family of vans becoming electrified.

Toyota’s under appreciated large sedan named number one.

Toyota Avalon Best For What?

By John Goreham on August 4, 2016 - 8:49AM

Toyota’s underappreciated large sedan named number one at something. Go Figure.

Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 Recalled For Power Steering Failure

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2016 - 8:31AM

The Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 are the best handling sports cars for the money. Now they are being recalled in Australia for power steering loss.

Why Subaru WRX/STI Sales Decline Again

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2016 - 7:46AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI sales are down in the US. Why are they slipping?

Toyota RAV4 Will Pass Camry As Top Seller

2017 Toyota RAV4 Will Pass Camry As Top-Selling Model

By John Goreham on August 3, 2016 - 3:28PM

The tea leaves tell us that the Toyota Camry will fall to number two soon behind the unstoppable RAV4.

Kia Soul leads Korean maker to all time July sales record

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2016 - 2:18PM

July continues the upward sales trajectory for Kia with the Soul compact hatchback leading the lineup.

Volvo Car U.S.A. sales increase 52.8% in July

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2016 - 1:34PM

So what’s driving Volvo car sales in the United States back to pre-recession levels?

If the Dodge Charger Gets a Turbo 4, the Challenger Might, Too

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2016 - 12:59PM

There has been plenty of speculation about the next generation Dodge Charger getting a twin turbocharged 4-cylinder, but we rarely mention the Dodge Challenger in those discussions – which I believe will also get the boosted 4-cylinder mill in the event that such an engine is offered in the Charger.

Aviation Themed Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Raises $295k for Charity

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2016 - 12:14PM

Ford Motor Company recently built and donated a uniquely designed Shelby GT350 Mustang for the Experimental Aircraft Association and with the auction for that car having taken place last week, the automaker has announced that the bright yellow muscle car raised $295,000 for the charity.

2017 Ridgeline Ad captures the versatility of Honda’s pickup truck [Video]

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2016 - 11:22AM

This may be the best 2017 Honda Ridgeline advertisement to date

2016 Subaru Impreza, 2017 Subaru Impreza

KBB's Best Back-To-School Cars: Why Subaru Impreza Gets the Nod

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2016 - 10:38AM

Kelly Blue Book names the 2016 Subaru Impreza as one of the “10 Best Back-To-School picks of 2016. Should you buy new or used?

Sales report - Mazda Miata, Fiat 124 Spider, Porsche Boxster

Roadster Roundup - MX-5 Miata vs. Fiat 124 Spider vs Porsche Boxster- Who Is Sales Leader?

By John Goreham on August 3, 2016 - 10:37AM

Mazda’s Miata is the one to beat. How did the Porsche Boxster and all-new Fiat 124 Spider do in July?

Don't Hold Your Breath For A 911 EV In the Near Future

By Will Maley on August 3, 2016 - 8:46AM

Porsche is hard at work on their Tesla Model S fighter, the Mission E into production. With this new model, this has some folks wondering if Porsche could take some of the ideas and technologies the Mission E into the 911.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Legacy, 2017 Subaru Forester

How Outback and Legacy Leads Subaru to More Records

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2016 - 8:15AM

The 2017 Outback and Legacy helped Subaru of America have another record month in July. Why are Forester sales declining?

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Leaves Quietly At the End of This Model Year

By Will Maley on August 2, 2016 - 4:27PM

We knew that the clock was ticking for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and now we know when it will say good-bye.

Is GM Working on a Corvette ZR1 or a Better Z06?

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2016 - 3:38PM

Some spy shots have hit the internet showing a C7 Chevrolet Corvette wearing the familiar clothing of a company test mule, creating the discussion over whether this mysterious Corvette is the long-rumored next generation ZR1 or if we the photographer caught a glimpse of the new-and-improved Z06.

Toyota Tacoma sees its market share shrink rapidly in the midsize truck race.

2016 Toyota Tacoma's Sales Lead over Colorado and Canyon Shrinks

By John Goreham on August 2, 2016 - 3:01PM

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma sees its market share shrink rapidly in the midsize truck race.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Prices & Spec Details

By John Goreham on August 2, 2016 - 2:00PM

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro returns and the prices are simple to understand.

2017 NSX arrival sparks consumer buzz for Acura dealerships

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2016 - 2:00PM

We find a bright spot in Acura’s July sales report with the delivery of the reinvented NSX supercar.

Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Outsell Chevrolet Camaro in July

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2016 - 1:58PM

The Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger finished 1-2 in the muscle car sales race in July, marking the third straight month where the Chevrolet Camaro has been forced to settle for third place – as sales of the next generation GM muscle car continue to slump.

Honda Civic sets another sales record for July 2016

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2016 - 1:19PM

Driving through any town U.S.A., you are now most likely to see a 10th generation Honda Civic sitting at a stop light.

2017 Ridgeline is Honda’s other sales success story for July

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2016 - 12:50PM

Honda’s 2nd generation Ridgeline pickup has received resounding glowing accolades from the automotive press. Midsize truck buyers seem to agree.

New Dodge Challenger Hellcat Ads are Incredibly Cool

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2016 - 12:15PM

FCA has rolled out two new commercials for the Dodge lineup, focusing on the success of the 707 horsepower Challenger SRT Hellcat, and the result is a pair of videos that might be the coolest car commercials I’ve seen in many moons.

2016 Honda CR-V posts all time July sales record

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2016 - 12:10PM

American Honda remains on an unprecedented success roll! Either that “Honda summer clearance event” is sizzling hot, or CR-V is one heck of an SUV purchase value, or both! America’s best selling SUV just broke an all time monthly sales record.

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