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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.

Rumored: Mercedes-Benz Plans Four-Door S-Class Coupe

By Will Maley on April 8, 2016 - 10:57AM

The current Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup includes the sedan, Maybach sedan, extra-long Pullman, coupe, and the upcoming cabriolet. But there is another variant coming.

Only Volkswagen Cheated On Emission Tests Says KBA

By Will Maley on April 8, 2016 - 9:46AM

Since it came to light that Volkswagen used illegal software on diesel vehicles to cheat emission tests, questions of whether anyone else had done this. The German regulator for transportation has finished its testing on diesel vehicles and has the answer.

BMW M2 Will Take Center Stage at Goodwood

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2016 - 7:56AM

The 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed will feature BMW as the Central Feature Marque. The M2 will be on center stage.

You Can Finally Order Your Callaway Corvette AeroWagon

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2016 - 3:26PM

Way back in March of 2013, we brought you the news that Callaway was working on a sport wagon conversion for the then-new Corvette Stingray and while it has taken them a few years to get their AeroWagon to production, you can now order one for your Corvette Stingray or Z06.

2017 Shelby Mustang GT350 trio in new colors

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Changes Confirmed

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2016 - 1:17PM

Back in February, we brought you the news of some changes coming for the 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while that information was technically unofficial – having come from a leaked document posted on an enthusiast forum – the official information on the 2017 model year Shelby Mustang has arrived and confirmed all of the leaked info from earlier in the year.

Audi Updates the A3 for the 2017 Model Year

By Will Maley on April 7, 2016 - 12:44PM

Even though it seems like only yesterday that Audi introduced the new A3 lineup (sportback, sedan, and convertible), it has been on sale for a few years. Audi felt it was time to give the A3 some updates for the 2017 model year.

Meet the 1st Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Convertible (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2016 - 12:14PM

The Chrysler Group doesn’t offer the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat as a convertible, but South Dakota based Iverson Dodge has worked up the first droptop example of the most powerful muscle car ever – with a price tag that is more than double the price of the standard Hellcat coupe.

PSA Group Announces A Slow Return to the U.S.

By Will Maley on April 7, 2016 - 9:24AM

It was only a few years ago the PSA Peugeot Citroën were on life support due to declining sales and bleeding money. But thanks to an infusion of cash from the Chinese automaker Dongfeng and the French government, the French company was able to get back on track. The past couple years have seen the automaker become profitable.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Why Subaru Expects 2017 Impreza to Rock

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2016 - 8:43AM

Subaru can’t produce their all-wheel-drive cars fast enough. Why do they expect the 2017 Impreza to skyrocket?

Aussie Boss Flies To Tokyo Asking For More Foresters

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2016 - 7:35AM

Subaru Australia passes the U.S. in percentage of growth. What is driving Subaru sales down under?

Nissan Posts Record 2015 Sales, Continues Fast Growth for 2016

By Aaron Turpen on April 6, 2016 - 10:24PM

Nissan has announced both March 2016 monthly sales totals and fiscal year 2015 sales figures, both of which are astounding. A total of 2 million vehicles were sold in 2015.

2016 RAV4 Hybrid Has Outsold Every Electric Vehicle Model This Year

By John Goreham on April 6, 2016 - 9:10PM

The RAV4 Hybrid is selling at a pace that makes EV fans envious.

Hybrid F150 Test Truck Caught on Video

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2016 - 5:12PM

A short video has hit the internet showing what is believed to be a Ford F150 Hybrid test prototype pickup driving out on the open road, with unusual camouflage on the fenders and word from the person who captured the video that at 35mph, the engine clearly down as it went into an EV mode.

New Mopar Challenger Drag Paks ready for shipping.

New Mopar Challenger Drag Pak is Technically Sold Out

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2016 - 2:14PM

The newest Mopar Challenger Drag Pak is likely to be the quickest thanks to a new supercharged engine package, so it should come as no surprise that the new factory drag cars are already all spoken for by dealerships around the country – but there is still a chance of getting one if you have deep enough pockets.

Factory Warranty for the 2016 Camaro SS, 1LE Covers Track Action

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2016 - 1:35PM

Every 2016 Chevrolet Camaro sold with a V8 engine has a warranty that covers problems occurring during track action and unlike the 5th gen warranty program that covered only the Z28 and ZL1 models, the 2016 Camaro SS and 1LE are also included – although only in stock form.

EPA Official Expresses Concern of Volkswagen and U.S. Meeting the Deadline

By Will Maley on April 6, 2016 - 1:16PM

Volkswagen earned a deadline extension from a Federal Judge last month to work out a deal with the EPA, CARB, and U.S. Justice Department over the diesel emission scandal. But concerns are popping up that Volkswagen could miss this extension.

Inside Acura’s NSX Performance Manufacturing Center [Video]

By Parks McCants on April 6, 2016 - 1:15PM

Personal Accountability is key to exceptional 2017 Acura NSX precision quality

Your Chance To Buy The Queen's Bentley

By Will Maley on April 6, 2016 - 8:55AM

Have you ever dreamt of being a king or queen? Rolling around in a fancy vehicle, waving to people? You'll be able to achieve at least one of these things.

$650 Gets You Half Day At the Track With BMW M2

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2016 - 8:52AM

Would you like to spend 3 hours at the track with the new BMW M2?

Subaru Legacy Makes Splash in KBB’s “Best Sedan Under $25K”

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2016 - 7:51AM

Kelley Blue Book picks the best affordable new sedans in the 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000. Why did they pick the 2016 Subaru Legacy?

Honda Performance slide in Indycar is not for lack of talent or engineering [Video]

By Parks McCants on April 5, 2016 - 9:43PM

For years Honda was the official engine provider to the Indycar race circuit. Today Chevrolet and Honda split the field, with Honda powered competitors too often viewed in Chevy’s rear view mirror.

Can the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s Odd AWD System Really Handle Snow?

By John Goreham on April 5, 2016 - 3:52PM

Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid has an unusual all-wheel drive setup. How does it do in harsh New England weather?

Vaughn Gittin Jr Shows Off His Newest Ford Mustang Drift Car

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2016 - 2:33PM

Vaughn Gittin Jr has a new Ford Mustang drift car for the 2016 season and ahead of the start of the Formula Drift season this weekend in Long Beach, the former champ made a short video showing the new Monster Energy muscle car action.

First 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Headed to Auction for Breast Cancer Charity

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2016 - 12:31PM

The very first 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport built for the public will be auctioned off this Friday at the Barrett Jackson Palm Beach auction, with the proceeds going to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University in Detroit – which will be accompanied by a $400,000 contribution from the GM Foundation.

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz, GLS-Class

Mercedes Says A Maybach SUV is Possible

By Will Maley on April 5, 2016 - 9:40AM

With the relaunch of the Maybach nameplate on the Mercedes-Maybach S600, talk has been swirling around the next vehicle.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition

Bentley Decides to Add More Speed to the Continental GT Speed

By Will Maley on April 5, 2016 - 8:50AM

If there is one thing the Bentley Continental GT Speed isn't lacking, it's power. But Bentley thought it would be a good idea to add more power.

Future Vehicles: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2016 - 8:48AM

Subaru announced organizational and management changes that reflect their new electrified division. What is coming?

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru Forester XT

Subaru Recall: 2015-2016 WRX and Forester XT For Faulty Turbo Intake

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2016 - 6:58AM

Subaru is recalling certain 2015-2016 WRX and 2015-2016 Forester XT models for a defective turbo air intake. Is your car on the list?

The Dodge Hellcat Lucifer Video is an April Fool's Joke

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2016 - 4:21PM

A video was released by the folks at Hot Rod Magazine showing what they claimed to be the next generation Dodge Hellcat engine, but this “Lucifer” engine is actually a Mercedes Benz M278 engine from an older AMG model that is being used as part of an elaborate April Fool’s Day joke.

Volkswagen Puts Their U.S. Dealers At Ease (Somewhat)

By Will Maley on April 4, 2016 - 3:52PM

Volkswagen's U.S. dealers have been wanting to know that the German automaker has their back ever since the diesel emission scandal broke. They got some of that reassurance this weekend.

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