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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.

Mercedes-Benz Decides To Send The Maddest G-Class to the U.S.

By Will Maley on June 10, 2016 - 10:41AM

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a vehicle of extremes. On one end is the recently introduced G350d Professional that has been stripped down to the bare essentials to provide something akin to the original G-Wagen.

Why BMW M2 Defies Convention

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2016 - 7:57AM

Autocar names BMW M2 as its “Game Changer” in 2016. Why does the newest M machine defy convention?

Tesla Model S 60 vs Model S 70: Owner Perspectives

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2016 - 7:53AM

Yesterday Tesla sent out a press release announcing reintroduction of the the Model S 60. The price is lower than the S 70 and starts at $58,500 after incentives or $667 a month. The range of the Tesla Model S 60 is 210 miles per charge and it achieves a top speed of 130 mph. The zero-to-60 acceleration is 5.5 seconds.

Single Announcement of Suspension Complaints in Tesla Model S Cars Sends The Stock Down 3%

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2016 - 6:20PM

Tesla Stock lost 3 percent after a word came out that NHTSA is reviewing suspensions complaints in Tesla Model S Cars. What does this mean?

Tesla Hot Door Handles: How To Fix The Problem

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2016 - 4:01PM

Tesla Model S door handles sometimes can get very hot in summer. Several Tesla owners have attested to this problem and offered their solutions on how to fix it.

Suggestions and Guidelines From Tesla Owners When Parking Your Tesla in Parking Lots

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2016 - 3:19PM

Tesla Model S has the amazing self-parking mode which you can use for autopilot parking, but when if you are parking your Model S or other Tesla models in a parking lot? Here is what some Tesla owners recommend.

A Closer Look at the Custom Painted Billet Dodge Hellcat Badges

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2016 - 12:58PM

After receiving some undue negative feedback on the billet aluminum, custom painted Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat badges that we featured last week, today we offer a closer look at the actual product – rather than just a computer generated image of the product.

NE Motor Press - 2016 Mazda CX-3 Best All-Weather Subcompact Crossover

By John Goreham on June 9, 2016 - 12:06PM

Mazda’s newest vehicle, the 2016 CX-3, can’t seem to lose a contest.

Why is Ferrari Recalling Certain California and 458 Italia Models?

By Will Maley on June 9, 2016 - 8:49AM

The Takata airbag recall has possibly become the largest automotive recall with scores of automakers fixing vehicles with airbags that could send metal fragments towards occupants in the crash. Sadly, 13 people have been killed and more than 100 people have been injured due to the faulty airbags.

2016 Nissan Altima, 2016 Nissan Maxima, 2016 Nissan Murano

Is Nissan’s Corny Altima Ad the Real World? [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2016 - 8:35AM

Nissan calls it their “Safety Shield.” Does the corny 2016 Altima ad reflect the real world?

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Canadian Rally Champion, Rocky Mountain Rally

L’Estage Sets All-Time Record in Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2016 - 8:15AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI makes more global news. There was more to it than just another victory in the CRC.

What Is The Tire Replacement Mileage for Nissan LEAF

By Armen Hareyan on June 8, 2016 - 10:23PM

After you drive your Nissan LEAF for certain amount of miles it's time to change tires, but when is the right time for the tire replacement for LEAF?

Honda to increase HR-V crossover production for North America

By Parks McCants on June 8, 2016 - 8:08PM

The last time we searched the inventory of a major Honda dealership lot, we couldn’t find a 2016 Honda HR-V -- they were sold out!

Mercedes Electric SUV Concept vs Tesla Model X: A Rival with No Supercharging Network

By Armen Hareyan on June 8, 2016 - 4:27PM

Insiders say Mercedes Benz is going to unveil a rival to Tesla Model X in October, an electric SUV concept in Paris Motor Show, but without having a Supercharging Network. What range will it be?

The Newest Transformers Camaro is Wildly Unique

By Patrick Rall on June 8, 2016 - 4:20PM

Transformers 5 is on its way and once again, the leading role of Bumblebee will be played by a yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro, with the newest and most extreme Transformers Camaro being based on the new 6th gen models – although very few aspects of the exterior design are shared with the production muscle car on sale at your local dealership.

New Ford Mustang GT Available in New Zealand Via Children's Charity Auction

By Patrick Rall on June 8, 2016 - 2:33PM

The new Ford Mustang is sold out in New Zealand into well into the 2017 calendar year, but someone with deep enough pockets could drive away a new 2016 Mustang GT later this month while also making a contribution to a children’s cancer charity.

Should Elon Musk Get a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?

By Armen Hareyan on June 8, 2016 - 2:18PM

Someone started a single petition on Change.org asking the Swedish Nobel Committee to award Elon Musk the Nobel Prize in Economic Science. Now they are nearing 4000 signatures at the time of this writing.

How Much Battery Capacity Tesla Model S Loses In 5 Years

By Armen Hareyan on June 8, 2016 - 2:01PM

What do you think what's your Model S battery capacity and how it will do in 5 years? You will be surprised by learning about this survey results.

Capps runs Johnson in New England Finals

Capps Pilots His Dodge Charger to a 3rd Straight Win for Schumacher Racing

By Patrick Rall on June 8, 2016 - 1:43PM

The Dodge Charger funny car teams of Don Schumacher may have gotten off to a slow-ish start for the 2016 Mell Yello Drag Racing Championship series, but this past weekend in New England, Ron Capps gave DSR and Team Mopar their third straight win in the third straight all-Dodge funny car final round.

Update of Tacoma Frame & Leaf Spring Recall Photos After 2 Years

By John Goreham on June 8, 2016 - 10:40AM

Check out what a Tacoma with a new frame and new leaf springs looks like two years after the replacement.

Failed Lexus Over the Air Update to Nav System Angers Customers

Lexus Over the Air Update to Nav System Just Went Badly - Customers Angry

By John Goreham on June 8, 2016 - 10:10AM

What happens when an automatic update goes haywire?

Porsche Teases and Announces A Reveal Date for Next-Gen Panamera

By Will Maley on June 8, 2016 - 9:15AM

We knew that Porsche would be revealing the next-generation Panamera sometime this year, most likely at the Paris Motor Show. But it appears the German sports car marker is planning to show it sooner.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Isle of Man TT Challenge

Watch Higgins Pilot 600hp Subaru WRX STI to IOM Record [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 8, 2016 - 7:28AM

Watch this new video of the 2016 Subaru WRX STI shattering the Isle of Man Record on the first attempt.

2016 Nissan Murano, “10 Best Family Cars”

4 Reasons Why Nissan Murano is Voted “10 Best Family Cars”

By Denis Flierl on June 8, 2016 - 6:28AM

The 2016 Nissan Murano is named "10 Best Family Cars" by Parents magazine and Edmunds. What 4 things stand out?

Tesla Crash Test: What Happened to This Model S in a Parking Lot Charging

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2016 - 10:08PM

Brand new Tesla Model S appears to be hit from the front, while parked in a Las Vegas Parking hotel charging station.

Turbocharged Baja Ridgeline completes grueling Baja 500

By Parks McCants on June 7, 2016 - 9:24PM

setting the record straight: While Honda News herald's Proctor Racing Group and Honda Performance development Baja Race Truck for winning its class in the SCORE Baja 500, there’s a bit more to the story than that.

Should Tesla Contracts Nissan To Gain Production Capability

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2016 - 7:56PM

Consider the wait for the Tesla Model 3 there is an idea that perhaps Tesla should contract Nissan to gain production capability. Not have Nissan build the car, but if Nissan took over production capability they could ramp up faster. What do you think?

Mercedes-Benz Takes the G-Class Back To Its Roots

By Will Maley on June 7, 2016 - 2:36PM

When Mercedes-Benz first introduced the G-Class (known as G-Wagen) back in 1979, it was the German equivalent of the Jeep Wrangler; built to go anywhere in the world, with the barest of creature comforts.

Watch Vlad's Latest Toyota Supra Turbo Run the Quarter Mile

By John Goreham on June 7, 2016 - 10:40AM

Vlad’s Toyota Supras are legendary. Here’s what his most recent creation runs in the quarter mile and why it is so special.

Another Brand from the Volkswagen Group Considers Entering North America

By Will Maley on June 7, 2016 - 9:03AM

At the present moment, there are seven brands under the Volkswagen Group umbrella that are sold in the U.S. - Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Ducati (via Audi), Lamborghini, Porsche, and Volkswagen. There is the possibility of an eighth brand coming.

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