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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.

Jaguar Land Rover SVO Manufacturing Facility

Jaguar Land Rover Gives SVO A New Home

By Will Maley on July 6, 2016 - 8:53AM

It was only two years ago that Jaguar Land Rover launched their Special Vehicle Operations (SVO). Since that time. the group has produced some special vehicles as the F-Type Project 7 and the Range Rover Sport SVR. Now JLR has given SVO their own home.

Is A New 420hp BMW M2 CSL In the Works?

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2016 - 8:33AM

Is a new higher-performance BMW M2 in the works? How about an M2 CSL.

2017 Subaru BRZ, BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition, 2017 Subaru BRZ GT

Subaru Announces Exclusive 2017 BRZ GT For Japan

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2016 - 7:37AM

Subaru Japan announces a new 2017 BRZ GT. What sets it apart?

What Happens When Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing Collaborate?

By Will Maley on July 5, 2016 - 4:33PM

The era of supercars is all over. Now we are in the era of the hypercar. Automakers such as Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche have gone with high-tech powertrains to make their model stand out. Aston Martin is the latest automaker to throw their hat in the hypercar wars.

No Compensation for Europe Says Volkswagen Group CEO

By Will Maley on July 5, 2016 - 2:36PM

As Volkswagen begins their $10 billion compensation program for TDI owners in the U.S., some people in Europe want the German automaker to do the same there. That isn't going to happen according to Volkswagen's CEO.

Is the Ford F150 Getting a 3.0L Diesel or the 3.0L Lincoln EcoBoost?

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2016 - 2:09PM

Spy photos indicating that the future Ford F150 will have a 3.0 liter engine have some people believing that the most popular vehicle in America will soon have a diesel mill measuring 3.0 liters, but as a few people have suggested in the comments of our other articles – is there a chance that the F150 will get the 3.0L EcoBoost from the Lincoln lineup?

2017 NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Debuts in Daytona

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2016 - 12:58PM

Chevrolet Racing used this past weekend’s festivities at Daytona International Speedway to introduce their new NASCAR Camaro with design cues based on the road-going 2016 Camaro SS – with the official on-track debut planned for the first Daytona event in 2017.

2016 Toyota Camry &Corolla Tops In Initial Quality – Why the News Is Not All Good

By John Goreham on July 5, 2016 - 12:43PM

Toyota still builds the highest quality cars in the two largest segments, but this year’s results have an important difference from past J.D. Power Initial Quality Study results.

No Hellcat Ram Coming for 2017

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2016 - 11:57AM

There are some reports floating around the internet which suggest that the 2017 Ram 1500 will feature the supercharged 6.2L Hemi V8 and while the idea of a 707hp pickup is an alluring one – these reports of such a vehicle coming for the 2017 model year are completely unfounded nonsense made up by clickbait sites.

Man Drives Chevy Volt 1000 Miles on 5 Gallons of Gas

By Armen Hareyan on July 5, 2016 - 10:30AM

Chevy Volt's fuel economy can be amazing and its MPG on gas surprising. It all depends on how you drive your Volt.

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

Renault Alaskan Could Preview Next-Gen Nissan Frontier

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2016 - 8:18AM

Is the new Renault Alaskan a preview of the next-generation Nissan Frontier?

6 Reasons Why WRX Fans Would Be Disappointed In the Levorg Sports Wagon

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2016 - 8:03AM

The all-new 2016 Subaru Levorg sports tourer is making its dealer launch in Australia. WRX fans should be glad it’s not being sold in the US.

Moldy Odor in Tesla Model S, Here Is The Removal

By Armen Hareyan on July 4, 2016 - 8:22PM

Some Tesla Model S owners say that they notice a moldy odor when they get into their Model S and turn on the air conditioner. Below are few suggestions on removing mold odor from your car and what causes it.

The Made In America Camry Story Most Miss

By John Goreham on July 4, 2016 - 5:39PM

Take a quick look at the American-made list and one key point is easy to miss.

One of These Things Can Be The Big Surprise at Part II of The Tesla Model 3 Reveal

By Armen Hareyan on July 4, 2016 - 2:28PM

What was Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinting when he said "wait until you see the real steering controls and system for the 3," referring to the upcoming part two reveal of Tesla Model 3? Here are few things we can expect from the 2nd reveal of Model 3.

A new 2016 RAV4 crash test just caught Toyota in an embarrassing situation.

Toyota’s 2016 RAV4 Is Not As Safe As You Thought

By John Goreham on July 4, 2016 - 2:11PM

A new 2016 RAV4 crash test just caught Toyota in an embarrassing situation.

The Hiroshima-built 2017 Fiat 124 Spider is finally here. Not a moment too soon for dealers.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Arrives Just In Time On a Life Boat From Japan

By John Goreham on July 4, 2016 - 1:12PM

The Hiroshima-built 2017 Fiat 124 Spider is finally here. Not a moment too soon for dealers.

What Will Be The Effect of Tesla Model 3 on Model S Resale

By Armen Hareyan on July 4, 2016 - 1:12PM

Tesla Model S targets and appeals to a different type of demographic than Model 3, but what will happen to Model S resale value when Model 3 comes?

Who’s the #1 Automaker In America? Would You Guess Nissan?

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2016 - 8:52AM

Nissan is the largest automaker in America. They build 6 models here in the U.S. Do you know which ones?

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross MCAS New River

Mud Blinds Lasek in Subaru WRX STI at GRC MCAS

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2016 - 7:38AM

Rain and mud were the story for the 2016 Subaru WRX STI at GRC MCAS. How was Lasek blinded?

2017 Honda Civic pushes maker into record sales territory for June

By Parks McCants on July 3, 2016 - 8:43PM

Why the 10th generation Honda Civic took the #1 sales spot for American Honda Motor Company in June.

Honda dealers sell 2472 Ridgeline Pickups first week on market

By Parks McCants on July 3, 2016 - 8:01PM

Doing the math, with 2472 Ridgeline pickups sold in its first week on the market, it looks like Honda has another winner In the lineup.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Outback Premier

Is New 2017 Subaru Outback Getting Too Soft?

By Denis Flierl on July 3, 2016 - 8:25AM

The 2017 Subaru Outback gets new luxury upgrades for Canadian buyers. Is Outback getting too soft?

How to Ride Around the Nürburgring in a F-Type SVR

By Will Maley on July 2, 2016 - 5:18PM

You have a number of options of either taking a spin or getting a ride around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. But if you want the full experience without causing an incident with a guardrail, getting a ride in Jaguar's latest rocket isn't a bad choice.

Fed warns 300,000 Honda owners to stop driving car now!

By Parks McCants on July 2, 2016 - 2:49PM

As the Takata airbag recall continues to expand to unprecedented numbers, Honda has taken the biggest hit. What’s next?

Airline Pilot, a Tesla Model 3 Fan, Says It's Laughable To Put Autopilots in Cars With Untrained Masses

By Armen Hareyan on July 2, 2016 - 10:22AM

As an Airline Pilot, I find it both laughable and horrific that they are putting "auto" pilots in cars that the untrained and undisciplined masses can buy. And I'm a huge Tesla Fan with orders for two Model 3s.

How Nissan Frontier Out-Climbs the Rest

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2016 - 8:13AM

The 2016 Nissan Frontier is on a tare. What will happen when the new models arrive?

Enthusiasts Finally Get Their Hands On the 2017 Subaru WRX/STI

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2016 - 7:21AM

Did sales rebound with the 2017 model arrival? The 2017 Subaru WRX STI has its best month ever for June.

Camaro Corral Returns for the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2016 - 2:41PM

For the 3rd year in a row, Chevrolet Camaro fans will have a unique location along the Woodward Dream Cruise route to both show off their own GM muscle cars and to check out a huge collection of privately owned Camaros from the past 50 years.

Several Things That Can Go Wrong with Tesla Model S Autopilot

By Armen Hareyan on July 1, 2016 - 12:45PM

The Autopilot system of Tesla Model S is a technology and regardless of its sophistication level watchfulness is always needed because several things may always go wrong with any technology.

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