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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.

Facing Jail Time for Diesel Cheating, VW CEO Winterkorn Quits

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2015 - 1:02PM

The investigation centering around Volkswagen Auto Group’s emission-cheating system on their popular diesel cars has taken an interesting turn, as CEO Martin Winterkorn has resigned from his position atop the massive automotive corporation – possibly in an effort to avoid jail terms that could come as a result of the diesel emission scandal.

Subaru issues updated TSB for excessive oil consumption issue

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2015 - 7:26AM

2011-2014 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza and Legacy oil consumption issue gets a new TSB. What will Subaru do now?

How BMW plays catch-up with new 3 Series parking assist feature

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2015 - 7:10AM

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is getting Parking Assistant for parallel and transverse parking. When will it be available?

2017 Subaru Forester could be getting new suspension and AWD upgrades

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2015 - 6:49AM

Subaru is in a mid-cycle with the popular Forester SUV and they may reveal the 2017 Forester next month. What changes are coming?

The New Victims of the VW Scandal

By Douglas Stansfield on September 22, 2015 - 5:30PM

As the EV reporter here, I find the recent scandal involving VW and its falsification of emission data somewhat ironic. This scandal is now likely to become a criminal investigation in the USA and claimed the VW CEOs job as reported today on Bloomberg or maybe not.

Cadillac Escalade V Could Pack Corvette Z06 Power

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2015 - 4:32PM

There are rumors floating around the internet that the Cadillac brand could look to expand the Escalade lineup further, including a possible Escalade V packing the 650 horsepower LT4 V8 from the Corvette Z06 and an advanced all-wheel drive system that would make it one of the baddest SUVs in the world – one that would rival the big utes from the likes of Bentley and Mercedes Benz.

Ford Mustang GT Leads 21 Sporty Cars in Bang for the Buck

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2015 - 1:20PM

If you are shopping for a 2-door sporty car here in the USA and you want as much power as possible for as little as possible, the 2016 Ford Mustang GT is still the top dog – beating the best performance cars from around the world in bang for the buck.

Volkswagen and Audi's uphill climb to regain trust

By John Goreham on September 22, 2015 - 1:01PM

As Volkswagen’s managers slowly own up to cheating on diesel emissions, the path back to owner trust appears steep. Truth in engineering is not helping.

Volkswagen says dirty diesels were sold in Europe as well

By John Goreham on September 22, 2015 - 8:18AM

VW says that its cheating was not just limited to the U.S. market.

How SIA gets ready for new Subaru 7-seat SUV

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2015 - 7:52AM

Subaru of Indiana Automotive has announced plans to expand it Indiana plant. Is Subaru getting ready for the new 7-seat SUV?

3 reasons why the BMW 3 Series makes 10 Best Cars of 2015

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2015 - 7:42AM

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is getting more recognition. What new top ten list did the 3 Series make?

2016 Honda Civic hatchback makes 3 in the ‘Year of Honda’

By Parks McCants on September 21, 2015 - 7:06PM

Not too long ago, the only subcompact or compact hatchback in the U.S. Honda stable was the Japanese upstart Fit. Is 3 hatchback choices too many?

2016 Hellcat Challenger Still Leads in Premium Bang for the Buck

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2015 - 2:09PM

The 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat costs a few grand more than 2015 model, but when compared to other American high performance cars and packages – the Hellcat Challenger still offers more bang for your buck than any of the American premium performance cars on sale this fall.

Detroit Cancer Charity Auction has GT350R Mustang, Super Bowl Tickets, More

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2015 - 12:27PM

A 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang and a long list of amazing items will be auctioned off for cancer charities this Saturday at Detroit’s Cobo Hall as part of the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball – allowing attendees the chance to go home with the rights to a 2016 Shelby Mustang, tickets to the Super Bowl, tickets to the American Idol finale and even a lunch with Ford boss Mark Fields.

Watch and Listen to the Camaro Six ZL1 Workout on the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2015 - 11:28AM

Last week I talked about my experiences in seeing what I believed to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 test cars in my home town and today, we have video of the new super-Camaro soaring around the world’s most famous road course – the Nürburgring in Germany – with plenty of chances to see and hear the ZL1 flexing its muscles.

Mazda wins design award from who?

By John Goreham on September 21, 2015 - 9:21AM

Mazda’s design team wins an award from an unlikely group.

Consumer Reports yanks VW diesels off recommended list

How will Volkswagen’s “dirty diesel” recall impact your vehicle?

By John Goreham on September 21, 2015 - 7:49AM

Will VW’s required fix affect performance? An important car guide thinks it could.

Volkswagen’s diesel cheating charges could spread to Europe

Will Volkswagen’s diesel cheating charges spread to Europe?

By John Goreham on September 21, 2015 - 7:05AM

The EPA says that Volkswagen has admitted to cheating on diesel car emissions. Is Europe the next shoe to drop?

Why 2016 Subaru Forester Active Edition is more than a commuter vehicle

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2015 - 6:59AM

Subaru Motor who is the official distributor of Subaru cars in Russia and Belarus, has introduced the 2016 Subaru Forester Active Edition. What sets it apart?

Video: How 2016 BMW M3 improvements surpass the BMW M1 Procar

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2015 - 6:16AM

Oktoberfest started in Munich and BMW designed a 2016 M3 with a special livery for the occasion. Watch race driver Martin Tomczyk push it hard. [video]

Video: Watch how Subaru BRZ GT300 is slowed down by crazy pit stop debacle

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2015 - 6:03AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 race car finishes 5th at SUGO Sports Land round six. What happened in the pits?

2016 Honda Civic preview earns Torque News thumbs up

By Parks McCants on September 20, 2015 - 11:54PM

It’s rare that a production car stays true to its concept show car roots, Honda’s done it! 2016 Honda Civic sedan earns Honda-Torque News thumbs up.

3 new technologies to look for on the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2015 - 8:09AM

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek gets a suite of new active safety features. What safety upgrades can you now get on the crossover?

What Will the U.S. Infiniti Q30 Look Like?

By Aaron Turpen on September 19, 2015 - 1:08PM

Details on the all-new Infiniti Q30 compact crossover for the North American market have been released. Think turbocharged with a manual transmission option.

EPA’s incredible charges against Volkswagen’s diesel cheaters

By John Goreham on September 18, 2015 - 9:55PM

Read the damning letter here. Fines could be staggering.

Build Your Dream 2016 Camaro Online - Sans the Prices

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2015 - 4:49PM

If you are one of the thousands of Chevrolet Camaro fans who is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to buy the all-new 2016 Camaro, your wait is one step closer to ending, as GM has launched the first build page for Camaro Six – with a long list of customization options that allow you to design your cream muscle car, without the price.

EPA accuses Audi-VW of cheating on diesel emissions since 2009, demands recall

By John Goreham on September 18, 2015 - 3:04PM

The EPA says Volkswagen and Audi used software to cheat.

Fords Newest F150 Costs More Than $63,000

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2015 - 1:19PM

Ford Motor Company announced earlier this year that the 2016 F150 would benefit from a new top of the line package named the Limited and while we speculated that it would be expensive, the pricing is far beyond what we would have guessed – with the four wheel drive version starting over $63,000.

You won’t believe the cause of this Toyota RAV 4 recall

By John Goreham on September 18, 2015 - 11:45AM

About a half million RAV 4 and RAV 4 EVs are being recalled for a windshield wiper defect with a ridiculous cause.

Audi Trying To Make It Into The EV Space with e-tron Quatro

By Douglas Stansfield on September 17, 2015 - 5:02PM

Are European auto manufacturers feeling the pressure to launch electric vehicles? Has Audi seen the light? Is their new concept car competitive in this increasingly competitive marketplace?

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