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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.

Will 2017 Nissan GT-R Become a Classic Like the Prince R380?

By Denis Flierl on August 11, 2016 - 11:11AM

Nissan Brings out the Prince R380 from its DNA Garage, the GT-R from its current stable. Will the 2017 GT-R become a classic too?

How EV Firms Maneuver For Advantage With VW Dieselgate Settlement

By Marc Stern on August 11, 2016 - 11:01AM

Twenty-eight electric vehicle firms have contacted regulators to ensure that VW is barred from participating in Dieselgate settlement funding.

Mercedes-Benz Teases Something Large For Pebble Beach

By Will Maley on August 11, 2016 - 9:20AM

Every year at Pebble Beach, the Monterey Car Week takes place with various events such as the Concours d'Elegance. But it has also become a place where luxury automakers introduce new vehicles and concepts.

Why Subaru WRX Owners Are Lifers [Video]

By Denis Flierl on August 11, 2016 - 8:58AM

Subaru Owner Stories: Joseph Batson’s WRX [Video]

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Subaru Classic Meets New 2017 Impreza

By Denis Flierl on August 11, 2016 - 8:36AM

Subaru is celebrating Boxer’s 50th anniversary. The engine was on display along with the new 2017 Impreza at the Automobile Council 2016.

Rolling Time-bombs: 7 Honda and Acura 2001-03 Models Whose Owners Are Told To Stop Driving

By Marc Stern on August 10, 2016 - 11:58PM

The owners of 313,000 2001-03 Honda and Acura vehicles were recently told by the National Highway Traffic Safety Admnistration to stop driving their vehicles because of the risk their airbags pose.

NHTSA, Seeking Better Airbag Results, Takes To Road In "Safe Car" Tour

By Marc Stern on August 10, 2016 - 11:22PM

Like the tent tours that crisscrossed America in the 19th Century, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has taken to the road to encourage motorists to have the airbag inflators in their vehicles replaced.

2016 Accord scores highest IIHS headlight rating for Honda

By Parks McCants on August 10, 2016 - 3:44PM

Interestingly enough, we discover that as of this posting, a federally mandated uniform auto industry headlight standard doesn't exist in the United States.

GT500 Mustang test mule from SVTP video.

This Mysterious Ford Shelby Mustang Could Be a Proper Hellcat and ZL1 Fighter

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2016 - 3:15PM

A video has surfaced showing a mysteriously camouflaged Ford Mustang rolling around the Metro Detroit area and while this car might look like a new Shelby GT350, it doesn’t sound like that road racing beast – leading me (and many others) to believe that this could be the big power Mustang designed to go to battle with the likes of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

Watch the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Destroy the Rear Tires

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2016 - 2:40PM

The 4th video has been unlocked on the Chevrolet Camaro 50th anniversary website and unlike the first three videos which featured all of the older generations, this new video focuses exclusively on the new Camaro ZL1 – with great soundbites of the LT4 engine revving and a huge, smokey burnout.

FCA Could Be Working on a Ram 1500 Mega Cab

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2016 - 2:12PM

Spy shots floating around the internet show that FCA is working on some sort of super-extended cab version of the Ram 1500 – presumably something like the Ram 2500 Mega Cab in half ton form.

2017 Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic Splits the Difference

By Will Maley on August 10, 2016 - 2:05PM

Imagine taking some of the bits of the Range Rover Sport SVR and Range Rover SVAutobiography, and dropping them into a standard Range Rover. What might you end up with?

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Why Smart Compact Buyers Picked Subaru Over Suzuki

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

Subaru has decided to part ways with Suzuki. Why did Subaru succeed and Suzuki fail?

Genesis Still Figuring Which Model Will Get Hotted Up

By Will Maley on August 10, 2016 - 9:19AM

With Hyundai and Kia beginning to enter the performance arena, it should come as no surprise that Genesis is considering adding a bit of sport to their models. But deciding which model will get it first is becoming a challenge.

Did Subaru Strike Out With the Levorg Sports Tourer?

By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2016 - 8:29AM

In a rare move, Subaru is offering incentives to sell more Levorg sports tourers. Did Subaru make a mistake launching the new wagon?

VW's Hopes For A Speedy Settlement Of Dieselgate Tumbled As Courts Take Unusual Step

By Marc Stern on August 9, 2016 - 9:31PM

Volkswagen, slammed for the last year by an emissions scandal of its own making, faced a new test as the courts in Germany took an unusual step in an effort to speed things up. That does not look like it will be the case.

2017 Ford Raptor F150 has the Best Factory Shocks Ever (Video)

By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2016 - 3:31PM

The 2017 Ford Raptor F150 is equipped with an all-new suspension setup with shocks from the off-road experts at Fox, which the Motor Company claims are the most capable factory-equipped shock absorbers ever offered on a road-going pickup truck.

GM Announces 2017 Camaro 1LE Pricing and Performance Figures

By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2016 - 1:51PM

General Motors has announced the pricing and the performance figures for the 2017 Camaro 1LE packages in both V6 and V8 form, and based strictly on these preliminary numbers, it sounds like the 1LE package will convert the Camaro LT or SS into even more impressive performers for a surprisingly low price.

Best vs. Worst: Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V Headlights

Mazda CX-3 vs. Honda HR-V - Which Has the Best and Worst Headlights In its Class?

By John Goreham on August 9, 2016 - 1:47PM

The all-new Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V small crossovers have a lot in common, but one has the best headlights in the class and one the worst.

A Bigger Diecast Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Hits the Market

By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2016 - 12:30PM

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has proven to be a hot commodity in the toy/collectables market with a handful of options from the smaller scale Hot Wheels, but a new 24th scale diecast Hellcat Challenger from Jada is reaching stores in four different colors – for around $20.

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback’s a car of many firsts

By Parks McCants on August 9, 2016 - 11:04AM

You’d be hard pressed to find sitting in the annals of Honda history, a U.K. manufactured Civic that made it onto the showroom floor of U.S. dealerships.

Not much learned from 'leaked' 2017 Honda Hatchback variant list

By Parks McCants on August 9, 2016 - 11:03AM

Well they’re at it again. With the help of an old friend, Honda fans throw caution to the wind.

Sensible Back To School Mazda Choices For Parents

By John Goreham on August 9, 2016 - 10:55AM

Kelly Blue Book Picks Mazda’s two smallest vehicles for your child. Here’s two other ideas.

Not much learned from ‘leaked’ 2017 Honda Hatchback variant list

By Parks McCants on August 9, 2016 - 10:12AM

Well they’re at it again. With the help of an old friend, Honda fans throw caution to the wind!

Why is the BMW M2 Missing From Monterey Car Week?

By Denis Flierl on August 9, 2016 - 10:06AM

You won't see the BMW M2 at Monterey Car Week 2016. Why is it missing?

Rumored: Audi SQ7's Diesel V8 Could Be Finding A Home In the Bentayga

By Will Maley on August 9, 2016 - 9:01AM

Bentley's SUV, the Bentayga currently offers only one engine choice; a twin-turbo 6.0L W12 producing 600 horsepower. But more engines are on the way.

VW's Plan To Put Dieselgate Behind with Award-Winning BUDD-e EV Concept

By Marc Stern on August 9, 2016 - 8:54AM

Volkswagen's strategy to be a leader in 'clean diesel" suffered a severe blow with Dieselgate, resulting a class-action suit and settlement in process, but the company has a new plan looking to the future with its award winning BUDD-e electric car concept.

Subaru Reveals 360 Degree 2017 Impreza Cabin View [Video]

By Denis Flierl on August 9, 2016 - 8:19AM

A new Subaru video reveals 360 degree 2017 Impreza cabin view. Check out the new video clip.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru do Motorsport WRX STI

Subaru WRX STI Narrowly Defeats Mitsubishi Lancer EVO in TRS

By Denis Flierl on August 9, 2016 - 7:46AM

The 2016 Subaru do Motorsport WRX STI gets their first win. How much was the small margin of victory?

Mad Mike at the Diecast Hall of Fame ceremony

Diecast Hall of Fame Honors Paul Walker, Mad Mike and Amanda Rall

By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2016 - 5:05PM

This past weekend, the Diecast Hall of Fame held their annual induction ceremony at Super Toy Con in Las Vegas, honoring those folks who play a part in the history and the future of the diecast car world – including the late Paul Walker, Galpin Autos’ Mad Mike, Hot Wheels designer Steve Vandervate, diecast historian Joe Wiggins and well-known collector (my wife) Amanda Rall.

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