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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.

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Names Best Green SUV or Crossover

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Named Best Green SUV or Crossover

By John Goreham on June 1, 2016 - 9:21AM

The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid wins distinction from New England Motor Press.

Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Takata airbag recall

Takata Airbag Recall: 383,101 Subarus Are Now on the List

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2016 - 8:40AM

More Subaru models are being recalled for the Takata Airbag issue. Which vehicles are on the list?

2 Ways Subaru WRX STI Proves Its Advantage at Nurburgring 24-Hr [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2016 - 7:18AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI NBR wins its class again at Nurburgring 24-hour. How hard is it to win?

TLX-GT, NSX and RDX Dominate Acura News for May 2016

By Parks McCants on May 31, 2016 - 5:06PM

Acura Racing TLX-GT efforts turn a corner as the first production 2017 NSX supercar rolls off the assembly line and RDX Crossover receives a positive nod from consumers.

2016 Civic, Indycar, Ridgeline dominate Honda News for May 2016

By Parks McCants on May 31, 2016 - 4:06PM

May was a busy and successful month for American Honda as 2016 Civic, Indycar and the all new Ridgeline truck dominated Honda -- there were a couple of surprises.

Ohio State 2016 Camaro Hybrid Wins EcoCar3 Competition Again

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2016 - 1:41PM

For the second year in a row, the team from Ohio State University was named the winner of the Chevrolet Camaro-centric EcoCar3 competition – beating teams from 15 other universities around the country with their custom Camaro hybrid.

Ferrari Builds A One-Off 458 Speciale

By Will Maley on May 31, 2016 - 11:51AM

If you have the cash, you can have Ferrari build a one-off supercar based on one of their models. That is just what one Ferrari owner has done.

Smaller, Lighter Dodge Challenger and Charger Could Come at Late as 2021

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2016 - 11:37AM

There has been speculation that the next generation Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger would arrive for the 2018 or 2019 model year, but according to insider information from Allpar, the next refresh will be another minor one and the next generation with the new platform might not arrive until 2021.

2016 Toyota Tacoma Named Best All-Weather Midsize Truck

By John Goreham on May 31, 2016 - 9:25AM

Add best winter truck to the Toyota Tacoma’s long list of awards.

Next-Gen Porsche Panamera Turbo To Be As Quick As A Former Supercar

By Will Maley on May 31, 2016 - 9:20AM

Supercars and hypercars provide an interesting look at what was considered to be state of the art at the time. From exotic materials to extensive aero and engineering work, these vehicles give us an idea of how far we have come when it comes to comparing them to standard sports cars.

Nissan: 5 Reasons Why Nurburgring 24-Hr is the Hardest Race In the World

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2016 - 8:34AM

The Nurburgring 24-hour race is tough. Nissan can tell you. What happened to their GT-R?

Watch Golfer Win BMW M2 For Hole-In-One [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2016 - 8:05AM

Scott Jamieson hit the first hole-in-one of the 2016 BMW PGA Championship. The reward? A new BMW M2.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Forester 2.0XT

2 Reasons Why Forester 2.0XT Pushes Up the Fun-To-Drive Meter [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2016 - 7:51AM

The 2017 Subaru Forester is launching soon in North America. It gets a new driving experience. What bumps the fun-to-drive meter?

Tesla announces a new Referral Program

By Jason Cobb on May 31, 2016 - 6:40AM

Tesla doesn't spend money on traditional advertising but relies on current owner to help spread the word on driving a Tesla.

Mazda CX-5 Wins Wheels TV 2016 POV Award

By John Goreham on May 30, 2016 - 10:46AM

The 2013-2014 Mazda CX-5 is this year’s pre-owned vehicle award winner.

Why Toyota Tacoma Owners Should Not Fear the Frame Recall 2-year update

By John Goreham on May 30, 2016 - 10:35AM

We visited with Pete once again to check on how his Toyota Tacoma is doing since the frame replacement about two years back.

How BMW Australia Secures More High-Demand M2s

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2016 - 8:12AM

The new BMW M2 is sold out all over the globe. How did Australia secure more for 2016?

How Nissan Ensures Performance Quality For Consumers

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2016 - 7:55AM

The 2017 Nissan GT-R has been announced. How does Nissan ensure the highest performance quality in all their cars?

2017 Subaru BRZ, 2017 Subaru WRX STI S207

STI Bringing Surprise BRZ and WRX STI S207 to Wicked Big Meet

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2016 - 7:37AM

Subaru and STI are bringing a surprise 2017 BRZ to Wicked Big Meet. What is STI up to?

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Nurburgring 24-hour

Subaru WRX STI Avoids Disaster Wins Nurburgring 24-Hr [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 29, 2016 - 9:34AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI wins the Nurburgring 24-hour race. It’s two-in a row. What disaster did the team avoid?

Reinvented Honda Pilot voted New England Winter Vehicle of the Year

By Parks McCants on May 28, 2016 - 6:48PM

That’s a big deal in a region where Winter temperatures fall well below zero, and road conditions rival those of the Arctic.

Built in Japan 2017 Honda Fit 15% Mexican

By Parks McCants on May 28, 2016 - 5:48PM

Interestingly enough, a close study of the 2017 Honda Fit Dealership Monroney disclosure revealed an interesting factoid or two.

Storm Suspends Nurburgring 24-HR Subaru WRX STI Running Second

By Denis Flierl on May 28, 2016 - 1:35PM

After just 50 minutes, the red flag came out the 2016 Nurburgring 24-hour race is suspended.

2017 Maserati Levante at New York Auto Show

The 2017 Maserati Levante Order Guide Surfaces

By Will Maley on May 28, 2016 - 10:56AM

Next month will see a new entrant into the luxury SUV marketplace, the 2017 Maserati Levante. We know there will be two trims on offer, and each trim will have their own engine configuration. But thanks to a member on a Maserati forum, we have some more details.

Pre-2013 Dodge Challenger and Charger Added to Takata Airbag Recall

By Patrick Rall on May 27, 2016 - 3:22PM

The Chrysler Group has once again expanded the list of vehicles recalled for the Takata inflator failures, with every pre-2013 Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger that has been registered in select areas with high humidity – with the total scope of this new recall announcement adding almost 1 million cars, trucks, SUVs and van to the already massive recall.

How Nissan Improves 2017 GT-R NISMO’s Cornering Performance

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2016 - 10:49AM

The 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO made its global debut at the Nurburgring. What new performance upgrades are coming?

26k Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte Sedans Get Recalled For Suspension Problem

By Will Maley on May 27, 2016 - 9:21AM

If you happen to be the owner of a 2014 to 2016 Maserati Ghibli or Quattroporte, you'll want to be paying close attention to this news.

Subaru Announces 2017 Outback and Legacy Pricing with 2 New Safety Features

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2016 - 8:38AM

The 2017 Subaru Outback and Legacy get price increases. How much do the upgrades cost?

Subaru Announces 7 New Upgrades For 2017 BRZ

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2016 - 7:12AM

The 2017 Subaru BRZ is getting new performance upgrades. How much added power will it get?

Chicago Firefighter Wins a 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2016 - 5:09PM

The Chrysler Group has just announced the winner of their FCA US LLC 2015 National Sweepstakes and of the 1.2 million entries received, firefighter Kevin Arias of Oswego, Illinois won the prize and took home a 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack.

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