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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.

Lexus Hybrid Sales Pass 1 Million In March

By John Goreham on April 13, 2016 - 1:21PM

Lexus is the world leader in premium green car sales. The numbers.

Ford Allocates 2,000 More Mustangs to Australia

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2016 - 12:45PM

The Ford Mustang is so popular in Australia that the American muscle car is technically sold out until the middle of 2017, but the Motor Company is trying to help shorten the waiting list by allocating an extra 2,000 units for the Aussie market – although those extra cars won’t arrive until late this year.

The World's Quickest Manual Hellcat Challenger Gets Quicker

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2016 - 12:00PM

Jon Sipple and his record-setting Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat were back at the track this past weekend with a tune engine tune and the result was yet another record run – making the world’s quickest manual transmission Hellcat Challenger even quicker.

Leaked: Next Mercedes-AMG E63 Could Produce Over 600 Horsepower

By Will Maley on April 13, 2016 - 9:13AM

With Mercedes-Benz introducing a new E-Class earlier this year at Detroit, we wondered what could be in store for the high-performance E63.

Will New Subaru Impreza Take a Bite Out Of Crosstrek?

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2016 - 8:24AM

Will the new 2017 Impreza 5-Door hatchback take a bite out of Crosstrek sales?

Want a BMW M2? Get In Line

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2016 - 7:54AM

BMW M2 wait times are growing. How long are buyers waiting?

Volkswagen Dealer Planning Documentary on the Diesel Emission Scandal

By Will Maley on April 12, 2016 - 4:23PM

We'll admit the Volkswagen diesel scandal has gone in various directions and places we weren't expecting. Case in point is an owner of a Volkswagen dealer planning a documentary on the scandal.

Hennessey Venom GT Spyder Sets Top Speed Record with Corvette Power

By Patrick Rall on April 12, 2016 - 2:34PM

The folks at Hennessey Performance took their Venom GT Spyder to the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, California for a run at the convertible top speed record and they achieved that goal – shattering the Bugatti Veyron’s convertible top speed record in hitting 265.6 miles per hour with an engine borrowed from the Corvette Z06 and the Camaro Z28.

Ford F150 Beats Everyone in New Crash Tests

By Patrick Rall on April 12, 2016 - 2:07PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has published the results of their newest truck testing process and the new Ford F150 was the only truck to receive a “good” rating in every category – resulting in the F150 being the only truck to get the IIHS Top Safety Pick in multiple cab configurations.

Bring your Prius to the Prius Parade April 23rd in Alameda California and be part of a Guinness world record event.

Own a Toyota Prius? Be part of a Guinness World Record

By John Goreham on April 12, 2016 - 12:39PM

Bring your Toyota Prius to the Prius Parade April 23rd in Alameda California and be part of a Guinness world record event.

Watch the World's Quickest Hellcat Challenger in Action

By Patrick Rall on April 12, 2016 - 12:28PM

This past weekend, we see new a new record for the quickest Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat set at the Modern Street Hemi Shootout and after Ricky Ellison set the record with a 9.59, he backed up his record with a 9.58 – in less than ideal conditions and without the aid of nitrous oxide.

The 2016 Toyota Tundra cannot earn top safety scores – Here’s why.

2016 Toyota Tundra Has Room For Safety Improvements

By John Goreham on April 12, 2016 - 11:51AM

The 2016 Toyota Tundra cannot earn top safety scores – Here’s why.

Rumored: Details Come out on the RS3 Sedan

By Will Maley on April 12, 2016 - 9:32AM

We know a few details on the upcoming Audi RS3 sedan such as it is coming to the U.S. Now we have some possible confirmation on a few other details.

How Safe Is the 2016 Subaru Outback?

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2016 - 8:45AM

Subaru touts their safety features on the new 2016 Subaru Outback. How safe is it?

6 Improvements Are Coming On 2017 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2016 - 7:13AM

Here’s a preview of what’s coming on the new 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI.

2016 Dodge Dart Gets New Trimlines, Lower Prices

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2016 - 6:25PM

The Chrysler Group has remodeled the trimline lineup for the 2016 Dodge Dart, reducing the sporty compact sedan to just three models and applying pretty significant price reductions to the two “old” trimlines being carried over to this new layout.

Rumored: Volkswagen Has A Surprise for the 40th Anniversary of the Golf GTI

By Will Maley on April 11, 2016 - 4:07PM

2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the model that started the hot hatch craze. To celebrate, Volkswagen has a big surprise in store.

First Corvette Grand Sport, 50th Anniversary Camaro Sell at Auction for Charity

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2016 - 2:22PM

This past weekend in Palm Beach, the first examples of the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 50th Anniversary Edition hit the Barrett Jackson auction block, and while they didn’t bring the crazy amounts that past “first units” have brought – they both still raised an impressive amount of money for their respective charities.

Meet Toyota’s New Automated Car Chief, Dr. Gill Pratt, at MIT Conference

By John Goreham on April 11, 2016 - 12:00PM

May 26th NEMPA and MIT will host a conference on design and technology. Please join us.

Jaguar Could Use SVR Badge On Vehicles Without V8s

By Will Maley on April 11, 2016 - 11:52AM

At the moment, Jaguar only offers one vehicle with the SVR badge; the F-Type SVR with 575 horsepower coming from a supercharged V8. But what does the future hold for the SVR badge? Will it remain on V8-powered vehicles?

Mazda Announces Small, but Scary Recall – Is Your Vehicle on the List?

By John Goreham on April 11, 2016 - 10:56AM

This recall does not cover many vehicles, but if your car is affected, you want to act fast.

Auction Find: A Two for One Mercedes-Benz S-Class Package

By Will Maley on April 11, 2016 - 9:03AM

How much would you be willing to pay for two low-mileage Mercedes-Benz S-Classes from the early nineties? $25,000? $30,000?

BMW M2 Goodwood Road and Racing Test [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2016 - 8:57AM

The new BMW M2 gets put to the test by former Top Gear Stig, Ben Collins. What does he think of the newest M model?

Round 1: Subaru BRZ GT300 Finishes Disappointing 23rd

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2016 - 8:13AM

The 2016 Subaru BRZ had a disappointing day on Sunday. What happened in round one of SUPER GT?

Auction Find: Ultra-Rare 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2016 - 7:58AM

A 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi goes up for sale next month. How rare is it?

Next Gen Dodge Challenger Could Be Sold in Australia

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2016 - 4:19PM

Mopar lovers in Australia have been pleading with the Chrysler Group for a right hand drive Dodge Challenger to compete with the Ford Mustang and the rumored arrival of the Chevrolet Camaro, and based on new reports, the future is looking brighter than ever for a proper Mopar muscle car to be sold Down Under – just not during this generation.

Ford Mustang was Germany's Most Popular Sports Car in March

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2016 - 3:18PM

In case you needed a clear sign as to how popular the new Ford Mustang is in Europe, here it is – the Ford Mustang was the bestselling sports car in Germany last month and on the year, it is the second bestselling sports car in Germany so far this year.

First 50th Anniversary Camaro Headed to Auction for Charity

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2016 - 2:17PM

The very first Chevrolet Camaro ever was introduced for the 1967 model year so with the 2017 model year comes the official 50th anniversary of the fabled muscle car and GM is celebrating the occasion with the 50th Anniversary Edition 2017 Camaro – the first of which will be auctioned off tomorrow to benefit the United Way of Southeastern Michigan.

New Prodrive Subaru WRX STI Revealed [Full Gallery]

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2016 - 11:45AM

The new 2016 Prodrive/Subaru WRX STI has been revealed. Can it beat the IOM record?

Review: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD - The 33 MPG Honey Badger

By John Goreham on April 8, 2016 - 11:00AM

The new 2016 RAV 4 Hybrid doesn’t care how you drive it, I found out as I test drove it to review it. You never drop below 33 MPG.

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