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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.

Skoda: How Do You Even Pronounce It

By Allan Honeyman on September 9, 2016 - 11:45AM

Well, let’s get that out of the way first. Skoda is pronounced Shkoda, but I’m sure Americans will simply drop the “sh” and go with the "s."

Mazdas Only This Weekend At Mazda Raceway

By John Goreham on September 9, 2016 - 11:31AM

This weekend at Mazda raceway only one brand is allowed to run.

2016 BMW 3 Series, Acura ILX, Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, Lexus IS250

Don’t Buy a New BMW 3 Series if You Want a Car That Holds its Value

By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2016 - 10:50AM

Are you thinking of buying a BMW 3 Series? It’s the Bavarian automaker’s top selling car, but it depreciates faster than any other car segment.

5 Ways Subaru Enhances the Flagship Japan-Spec 2017 Outback

By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2016 - 8:23AM

Subaru Japan announces two new 2017 Outback wagons. What upgrades do the Outbacks get?

2017 Dodge Challenger Charger Colors Beautifully Displayed

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2016 - 3:22PM

We already learned what colors the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger will wear when the 2017 model year vehicles arrive, but today FCA offered up a few cool graphics showing all of the available colors on the silhouette of each Mopar muscle car.

Audi Reveals A5 and S5 Sportback, May Come To The U.S.

By Will Maley on September 8, 2016 - 2:26PM

When Audi revealed the second-generation A5 coupe a couple months back, we knew in due course that the A5 Sportback would be revealed. Sure enough, Audi spilled the beans on the 2017 A5 Sportback this week.

VW Adds New Chinese Firm To Planned Electric Effort

VW To Team With Third Chinese Firm And Build Electrics

By Marc Stern on September 8, 2016 - 2:06PM

Volkswagen and Jianghaui Automobiles have announced a preliminary plan that would give VW another electric vehicle partner in China.

Lexus to reveal UX Subcompact Crossover Concept

Lexus UX Subcompact Crossover Concept Looks Edgy

By John Goreham on September 8, 2016 - 1:58PM

Lexus wild styling continues to drive sales and now new model designs.

U.S. Not Included In Latest Honda, Takata Airbag Recall

By Parks McCants on September 8, 2016 - 11:42AM

Once again the very ugly Takata Airbag fiasco has raised its head in the hallowed halls of Honda

Mazda Recalls Mazda6 Over – You Guessed it

By John Goreham on September 8, 2016 - 11:13AM

The Mazda6 sedan has been recalled for the official problem of the year.

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

Nissan Frontier Overtakes Chevy Colorado. Can it Catch the Toyota Tacoma?

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2016 - 8:34AM

The 2016 Nissan Frontier had a spectacular August. Frontier beats the Chevy Colorado. Is the Tacoma next?

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition , US#1600, eBay auction

You Can Bid on the Last Mitsubishi Lancer EVO US#1600 Starting Today

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2016 - 8:08AM

Mitsubishi will action off the last Lancer Evolution Final Edition, the US#1600 car. When can you start bidding?

2016 Hyundai Sonatas Probed For Potentially Flaky Rear Brakes

NHTSA Probes Potential Rear Brake Lockups In 2016 Hyundai Sonatas

By Marc Stern on September 7, 2016 - 11:01PM

NHTSA has launched an initial investigation into reports that some 2016 Hyundai Sonatas whose rear brakes can remain engaged following a quick diagnostic self-check by the braking control software.

Chevrolet is honoring truck owners who have more than 100,000 miles on a Chevy truck

By Mary Conway on September 7, 2016 - 9:06PM

Chevrolet is wooing truck owners, in Texas, with a new program. Chevy will honor drivers who have more than 100,000 miles on a Chevy truck or people who have purchased more than one Chevy truck in their lifetime.

Ford F-150's big brother and Uber team up for football

By Mary Conway on September 7, 2016 - 5:49PM

Just in time for the return of the NFL football season, the Ford F series is starting a 3-year stint as the official truck of the NFL. To celebrate the new partnership, Ford is also joining forces with Uber, providing a special fleet of F series super duty trucks that can be ordered for tailgating. The super duty truck is a bigger, more rugged version of the F-150. The trucks are usually F-250s.

Honda fans can’t seem to get too much Civic Type-R news

By Parks McCants on September 7, 2016 - 5:47PM

It’s not every day that Honda fans have the opportunity to order an affordable out of the box race car. Such is the case with the Brit built 10th generation based Civic Type-R.

Discover the reinvented midsize pickup that is 2017 Honda Ridgeline

By Parks McCants on September 7, 2016 - 4:49PM

For the sake of full disclosure, I must admit that it’s a bit tough for me to wrap my analytical automotive mind around the sum of the parts that may be Honda’s greatest engineering achievement to date.

Q&A with Toyota's Truck Guy, Mike Sweers

Toyota's Truck Chief Answers Six Tundra Questions

By John Goreham on September 7, 2016 - 3:34PM

The Tacoma gets all the glory, but Toyota’s other truck is the topic of this Q&A.

Mercedes-Benz Shows Their Future Vision of Vans, Includes Drones

By Will Maley on September 7, 2016 - 3:01PM

What does Mercedes-Benz believe the van of the future will look like? At an event in Germany today, they revealed it.

Happy 60th Anniversary Volvo Amazon

By Will Maley on September 7, 2016 - 11:38AM

2016 has been a year of anniversaries for Volvo. Within the past few months, the automaker has celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 850 and the 50th of the 140 series. Now comes a big and important anniversary.

No, There isn't an All-Wheel Drive Hellcat Challenger Drag Package Coming

By Patrick Rall on September 7, 2016 - 9:41AM

After a bunch of outlets misread or simply disregarded the information on the upcoming Dodge Challenger all-wheel drive and American Drag Racing models, it was incorrectly reported that the Challenger street legal drag racing package would have all-wheel drive, but that is incorrect – as has been clarified by the folks at Automotive News.

Porsche Macan Turbo with Performance Package

Porsche Offers An Even Faster Macan Turbo

By Will Maley on September 7, 2016 - 9:19AM

Do you ever find yourself wishing the Porsche Macan Turbo could go even faster? We have some good news.

Rumored: Is BMW Getting Ready to Chop the Top on the M2 Coupe?

By Denis Flierl on September 7, 2016 - 8:42AM

Will BMW chop the top on the M2 performance coupe? According to reports, they are.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Subaru Just Added 3 Features to the 2017 Impreza that Will Keep You Safer [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 7, 2016 - 8:19AM

Subaru will launch the new 2017 Impreza sedan and 5-Door with new safety systems. Here’s 3 to look for when it hits US showrooms.

The Canadian auto union picks GM as a strike target

By Mary Conway on September 6, 2016 - 10:48PM

The head of Unifor, the Canadian auto workers union is focusing on General Motors as this year’s strike target in negotiations. Any walkout at GM Canada would be felt almost immediately in America. Workers at GM in Canada make several key engines that are used in Silverados, Tahoes and Camaros so any shortages could quickly stall American plants.

VW Acquires Major Stake In Leading Diesel Truck Builder

At Last, VW Gains Solid Diesel Foothold With Acquisition of Navistar

By Marc Stern on September 6, 2016 - 10:37PM

With the acquisition of 16.6 percent of Navistar International, Volkswagen has gained a foothold in a major North American diesel market, something it had sought before the entangling Dieselgate affair.

Near record annual car sales lead to accelerated depreciation in some segments

By Parks McCants on September 6, 2016 - 5:42PM

For the second month in a row we’re hearing from Black Book Market Insights, that vehicle depreciation rates are accelerating. What’s causing it, and how does this downturn impact you?

High Performance Cadillac Buyers Get Free Track School

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2016 - 5:41PM

General Motors has announced that those folks who buy a brand new Cadillac CTS-V or ATS-V will get a free two-day course at Spring Mountain Motor Resort in Las Vegas, where they will learn from skilled racing instructors how to best handle their high performance luxury cars – and it is free (for the most part)!

Land Rover Publishes An Image of Next Discovery... And That's About It

By Will Maley on September 6, 2016 - 3:28PM

Auto show season is upon us. How do we know this? Automakers are beginning to send out teasers or revealing their new vehicles before the various shows.

New Shelby Mustang GTE Looks Awesome, but it's Expensive

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2016 - 2:45PM

The folks at Shelby American have rolled out the information on their new Ford Mustang GTE package and while I love the look of the appearance-heavy package, I don’t like the price – as for $17,999 for the components alone, the new Mustang GTE is a pricey option for someone who wants a unique pony car.

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