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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.

Toyota’s RAV4 has finally passed the top cars in America.

2016 Toyota RAV4 tops Camry and Corolla In August

By John Goreham on September 6, 2016 - 12:27PM

Compact crossovers are the new sales leaders, and Toyota’s RAV4 has finally passed the top cars in America.

2016 Honda Civic trim variants can be confusing for new car buyers

By Parks McCants on September 6, 2016 - 11:58AM

With the expansion of a Honda Sensing ™ active safety option across many 2016 Civic trim levels, buyer beware! It’s up to you to know what you’re buying at the close of sale.

All-Wheel Drive Dodge Challenger Coming this Fall

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2016 - 10:53AM

FCA featured an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger Concept called the GT AWD last year at the SEMA Show and according to the crew at Automotive News, that all-wheel drive muscle car will become a production reality starting later this year – although it is unclear which engine will be tucked under the hood.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru WRX, WRX STI, World Rally

Why Subaru do Motorsport's WRX STI Departs From the Traditional World Rally Blue

By Denis Flierl on September 6, 2016 - 8:48AM

The Subaru WRX STI rallycar has always been the traditional Subaru World Rally Blue. Why is Subaru Australia changing it?

Meet the Fastest Subaru Crosstrek in the World [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 6, 2016 - 7:46AM

There has never been a Subaru Crosstrek rallycar until now. Where does Subaru race it?

Genesis Is Busy Establishing Itself As An Independent Hyundai Subsidiary

By Marc Stern on September 5, 2016 - 11:36PM

Hyundai's Genesis division has had a busy time lately. Not only was a new model introduced, but it also became a separate division, linked with Amazon, announced pricing and was to open a new store.

Chevy is beefing up the Colorado to take on the Toyota Tacoma, but what happens if Ford enters the race?

By Mary Conway on September 5, 2016 - 4:51PM

GM announced that Both the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size trucks are adding features to better compete with the Toyota Tacoma. Tacoma fans seem more concerned about a new Ford Ranger that may hit dealer lots as a 2018 model.

Just How Many European Laws Did Volkswagen Break In Dieselgate?

By Marc Stern on September 5, 2016 - 4:12PM

Volkswagen's Dieselgate troubles may just have become a little worse today as the European Commission said the automaker may have violated the laws in 20 nations.

4 Reasons Why Subaru Forester Wins "SUV of the Year" Again

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2016 - 8:46AM

Forester Wins SUV of the Year Again in Russia. What were the 4 reasons why readers chose Forester?

3,031 Hyundai Gensis Sedans Have Been Recalled

Hyundai Recalls 3,031 Luxury Genesis Sedans For Display-Related Issue

By Marc Stern on September 5, 2016 - 8:40AM

As one electronics expert said fairly recently, in the future many automotive-related recalls would be electronic in nature. As if to prove him correct, Hyundai has announced the recall of 3,031 Genesis sedans to fix a display glitch.

2017 Outbacks Get Recalled Because Subaru Worker Fails to Tighten Brake Bolts

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2016 - 8:14AM

Subaru is recalling certain 2017 Outback wagons. A Subaru worker fails to tighten the brake caliper bolts.

Skoda Plans To Use the Kodiaq If It Enters The U.S. Market

Skoda Finds Major Twist In Plan To Market SUV in U.S. - Volkswagen

By Marc Stern on September 4, 2016 - 9:31AM

Skoda wants, probably more than anything else right now, to crack the U.S. market. They had planned to use the new Kodiaq, just introduced. It is a three-row, full-size SUV that should do well. The only fly in the ointment is a rather large one, Volkswagen, its parent. The automaker plans to introduce their own version of the same SUV in the U.S. Guess which vehicle will be sold here, at least, first, not the Skoda.

Subaru oil consumption class action lawsuit, Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy

Subaru’s Oil Consumption Lawsuit Awards Some Owners New Redesigned Engines

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2016 - 8:39AM

Subaru’s oil consumption class action lawsuit has been settled, What did the plaintiffs receive?

What Would Be the New Shelby GTE Package for Shelby Fans

By Mary Conway on September 3, 2016 - 10:57PM

The newly announced Shelby GTE is getting a lukewarm reception from many of the autowriters, but Shelby aficionados are interested in seeing the new package.

Hyundai Confirms Compact Tucson-Based Pickup In Works

Rumored Sightings Are True; Hyundai Will Build Compact Utility Pickup Based on Tucson

By Marc Stern on September 3, 2016 - 10:35PM

In this world, there are many urban legends. You know the ones, right? How about the Yeti that was seen last week in Anchorage, Alaska? Or, how about the sighting of Nessie, cavorting and snorting in its Loch? They are real, aren't they?

How Much Canadians Love The 2017 Subaru WRX/STI More Than The US Buyers

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2016 - 8:40AM

Subaru of America and Subaru Canada both set sales record for their entire lineups. Canadians seem to be more passionate about the WRX/STI.

How is Chevy improving the Colorado truck to take on the Toyota Tacoma

By Mary Conway on September 2, 2016 - 8:05PM

Chevrolet is aggressively improving the Colorado midsize truck and its cousin the GMC Canyon to go toe-to-toe with the Toyota Tacoma. Both of the GM vehicles are adding new features, including a GMC off-road version to compete with the already announced 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro.

2016 Honda Civic Red Bull Global RallyCross Car coming to L.A.

By Parks McCants on September 2, 2016 - 7:30PM

In a bold move that may surprise those that don’t follow the ever evolving escapades of Honda Performance Development, and the race teams that power up with the assistance and support of Honda’s racing arm, American Honda puts its money where its mouth is.

Class-Action Suits Occurring All Over; Are They Delaying VW?

Class-Action Suits Happen Everywhere; Delaying VW's Return to Normal?

By Marc Stern on September 2, 2016 - 3:21PM

As pressure grows in the U.K. to get firmer timeframes on Dieselgate decisions, class-action suits are occurring all over. Are they delaying a return to normal for VW?

Diesel the Word For 2017 Jaguar XF

By Will Maley on September 2, 2016 - 2:33PM

The last thing an automaker would consider doing in the U.S. market is introducing a new diesel engine in light of the Volkswagen diesel mess. But Jaguar is doing just that.

2017 Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat Cruising, Blasting Down the Track

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2016 - 1:03PM

In addition to offering up the bulk of the information on the 2017 Dodge Charger and 2017 Dodge Challenger in their high performance SRT Hellcat forms, FCA also posted a pair of videos showing the two 707 horsepower muscle cars tolling around the handling track at the Chelsea Proving Grounds – along with giving us the best look yet at the new 5Deep Hellcat wheels.

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

Why Is This Outdated Truck Selling So Well as 2016 Nissan Frontier is Flying Off Dealer Lots

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2016 - 9:54AM

The 2016 Nissan Frontier sales were smokin’ hot for August. Why is the outdated truck selling so well?

Performance Fans Will Get to See the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO Supercar for the First Time on US Soil

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2016 - 8:38AM

Performance fans will get to see the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO supercar for the first time in California.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback

Something in August Made 2017 Subaru Forester and Outback Perform With Unbeaten Success

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2016 - 7:49AM

The 2017 Subaru Forester and Outback are rock stars for the automaker. What happened in August?

Irate Critics Call On NTSB To Look Into Fatal Takata Truck Blast

By Marc Stern on September 1, 2016 - 11:01PM

Two veteran senators and vocal critics of Takata and the manner in which the entire airbag inflator recall has been handled have asked the National Transportation Board to look into the Aug. 22 ammonium nitrate blast in Texas that claimed 1 and hurt 4

Toyota, Lexus and Audi Have Best Car Seat Safety

Car Seats Easier to Install - Why your back should thank IIHS

By John Goreham on September 1, 2016 - 4:52PM

Every parent struggles with car seats. Now that struggle is a bit less intense due to IIHS.

2017 Honda Ridgeline sales show good momentum for August

By Parks McCants on September 1, 2016 - 2:49PM

As the reinvented Honda Ridgeline Pickup sales approach 10,000 units, it looks as if American Honda Motors has yet another sales success in its ever expanding lineup.

Honda HR-V crossover sales skyrocket in August

By Parks McCants on September 1, 2016 - 2:09PM

The surprising leader for American Honda sales in August is the underappreciated, Fit platformed subcompact HR-V crossover. The uptick is quite astounding!

Where have Toyota's Prius Sales Gone - The Surprise Answer

By John Goreham on September 1, 2016 - 2:06PM

Toyota’s Prius sales decline is easy to decode if you look at the company’s sales chart.

Ford Mustang Pounds Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in a Slow August 2016

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2016 - 1:25PM

The sales numbers are in for August 2016 and even though muscle car sales slumped a bit last month, the Ford Mustang continued its remarkable 22 month streak of leading the monthly sales race – beating both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger by sizeable amounts once again.

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