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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.

Ken Blocks Ford Mustang Hoonicorn V2 Packs 1400hp with Twin Turbos

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2016 - 3:07PM

When Ken Block introduced his all-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang known as the Hoonicorn, it seemed to be the ultimate tire-slaying muscle car, but Block and his team have added a pair of turbochargers to the NASCAR V8 – lifting the output to 1,400hp and increase the tire shredding abilities of this gorgeous custom Mustang.

You Can Buy a 650hp Electric Corvette Grand Sport for Just $750k

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2016 - 1:35PM

Maryland-based Genovation Cars has announced a new all-electric drivetrain conversion package for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport with 650 horsepower, 600lb-ft of torque and the ability to go over 200 miles per hour – but the electric Corvette costs a whopping $750,000.

2017 Toyota Tacoma Fun Ownership Facts

By John Goreham on October 14, 2016 - 10:27AM

Have you ever wondered who buys the Tacoma? Here’s your answer.

2017 Subaru Levorg, 2017 Forester, 2017 Outback, 2017 Crosstrek

You Can “Try Before You Buy” a Hot New Subaru Turbo Wagon For Up to 1 Year; There’s Only One Catch

By Denis Flierl on October 14, 2016 - 8:41AM

You can “try before you buy” a new Subaru turbocharged wagon for up to one year. There’s only one catch.

BMW M2 Coupe, BMW M235i Coupe, M235i Convertible, BMW M3, BMW 340i

New M2 Scores Sportiest Car Award; BMW Wins Remarkable 5 Best-in-Class Victories

By Denis Flierl on October 14, 2016 - 7:40AM

The BMW M2 Coupe wins “the Sportiest Cars of 2016” award. BMW M picks up an impressive 5 class wins.

The Expert Consensus On The 2018 Audi Q5: Definitely Middle-Of-The-Road

By Marc Stern on October 13, 2016 - 11:49PM

Some of the first word back on the new Q5 by Audi, due out next year, shows that feelings are definitely middle-of-the-road.

2017 Honda CR-V features More!

By Parks McCants on October 13, 2016 - 6:00PM

More power, more room, more bling, and more comfort. From where I sit, “more” is just the beginning of what 2017 CR-V brings to the compact SUV segment.

The Hellcat Ram Rebel TRX Concept Could Tease the Jeep Trackhawk

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2016 - 5:08PM

We know that there is a Hellcat Hemi-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee on the way in the next year or so and we expect that it will be called the Trackhawk, but before the Ram Rebel TRX Concept we had never seen a Hellcat in anything other than a rear-drive car – leading me to believe that the Hellcat Ram Concept is intended to tease the Hellcat Jeep.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Red bull Global Rallycross, GRC, Honda Civic

Watch Subaru WRX STI GRC Duck Under a Flying Honda Civic 360 Degree [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 13, 2016 - 4:51PM

Watch David Higgins in the Subaru WRX STI GRC duck under a flying Honda Civic in LA. Catch it in 360 degree view.

Belgium Loves the Ford Mustang More than Any European Market

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2016 - 4:15PM

The Ford Mustang has proven to incredibly popular in a variety of European countries, but relative to the number of drivers in the country, no country rivals the Mustang enthusiasm of those buyers in Belgium – where the new pony car is proportionally more popular than it is in anywhere else in Europe.

Mercedes-Benz USA's CEO Says Maybe On E-Class All-Terrain

By Will Maley on October 13, 2016 - 3:23PM

The only way it seems that most automakers can make a case for selling a wagon is to make it into a pseudo off-roader with an increased ride height, body cladding, and all-wheel drive.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro Gets New Base Model

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2016 - 12:48PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro dealer order guide has revealed that the 1LS trimline is returning as the low cost base model for the GM muscle car, but on the customer end of things, new 1LS trimline is just the 1LT trimline with a new name and no automatic transmission option.

Toyota Models Top 2016 NADA Resale Value Charts

By John Goreham on October 13, 2016 - 11:41AM

Toyota’s legendary reliability puts its models at the top of most key segments regarding resale value.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro named midisze pickup truck of Texas

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Wins Its First Award

By John Goreham on October 13, 2016 - 11:19AM

Toyota’s all-new Tacoma 2017 TRD Pro earns Texas Autowriter’s Praise.

New 2016 and 2017 Toyota Prius Recalled – May Roll Away

By John Goreham on October 13, 2016 - 10:48AM

The new Prius has a recall already.

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition Sold Out

By John Goreham on October 13, 2016 - 10:23AM

The Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition went fast.

Subaru WRX, WRX STI, Forester XT, Legacy GT, Subaru air pump recall

Subaru’s Latest WRX, WRX STI, Forester XT Recall Could Save You From Meeting a Fiery End

By Denis Flierl on October 13, 2016 - 8:19AM

Subaru Australia has issued a recall for Subaru WRX, WRX STI, Forester XT and Legacy GT models. It could cause a fire.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Here’s 7 Revolutionary Firsts Coming Soon On the New 2017 Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl on October 13, 2016 - 7:13AM

Subaru has begun selling the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza in Japan. There are 7 new firsts coming soon on the new compact car.

Charging Firm Renews Attempt To Derail Dieselgate Class-Action Suit Settlement

By Marc Stern on October 12, 2016 - 11:28PM

In an 11th hour appeal, ChargePoint, which runs a string of 30,000 electric charging stations, has asked the court to reopen the Dieselgate Class-Action Suit settlement, to keep VW from putting it out of business, the company claims.

Weird CTS CUE/Key fob problem is driving new Cadillac owners crazy

By Mary Conway on October 12, 2016 - 9:10PM

Some owners of the 2017 CTS say that when they get in their brand new car some of their CUE vehicle options are missing. When they call Cadillac customer service, they are upset with their response.

New Camaro SS with the Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger makes 555rwhp

By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2016 - 3:53PM

A new video has hit the internet showing a new Chevrolet Camaro SS fitted with the Edelbrock E-Force supercharger system making a test run on the dyno with impressive results of 555 rear wheel horsepower from this 50-state legal, 93-octane tune.

Ford Mustang GT Performance Packs Available Later This Month

By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2016 - 2:47PM

If you have been waiting for a warranty-safe way to add power to your 2015-2017 Ford Mustang GT with the 5.0L engine, you won’t be waiting much longer – as Ford Performance plans to ship the 456 and 472 horsepower Power Packs by the end of this month.

Audi R8 e-tron is Unplugged

By Will Maley on October 12, 2016 - 2:38PM

The curious case of the Audi R8 e-tron has finally reached an end point.

The Country that Brings You the BMW M2 Wants to Ban All Gas-Powered Cars by 2030

By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2016 - 1:04PM

The country that brings you the BMW M2 is calling for all gas-powered vehicles to be banned by 2030.

2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger Get NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2016 - 12:39PM

FCA has announced that the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger for the 2017 model years have received the NHTSA’s 5-star overall safety rating – the highest score available – essentially making the most powerful American models among the safest as well.

Rolls Royce 103 EX Vision Next 100: Rolls Royce boldly goes where no one has gone before

By Parks McCants on October 12, 2016 - 12:11PM

Rolls Royce unveils a concept car in Santa Monica, California that points to the mark’s fully automated driving future. Rolls Royce celebrates 100 years of refined opulence with the help of owner BMW.

2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado

What You Can Expect to See on Next-Generation Frontier; What’s Taking Nissan So Incredibly Long?

By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2016 - 10:46AM

Here’s what you can expect to see when the new-generation Nissan frontier finally arrives. Why is the wait so long?

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Legacy, vehicle visibility

Ranked: The Best and Worst Vehicles for Visibility; Subaru has 3 on the Best Side

By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2016 - 8:59AM

Which SUVs and cars provide the best and worst view of the road? Subaru has three on the best side.

Here’s How GM May Profit From The Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement

By Marc Stern on October 11, 2016 - 11:09PM

General Motors, seeking a piece of the huge $10 billion VW Dieselgate payout, plans to offer a 1.6-liter diesel powerplant in its compact crossover Equinox and two Chevy Cruze models.

250 Custom Car Builders to Compete in 2016 SEMA Las Vegas ‘Battle of the Builders’

By Parks McCants on October 11, 2016 - 5:08PM

For those of us that have experienced SEMA Show Las Vegas, a big hook as to attending the largest automotive aftermarket event in North America, is viewing the seemingly countless one-off custom cars and trucks.

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