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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.

Toyota and NYAS Present Veteran With 2016 RAV4 Hybrid

By John Goreham on March 30, 2016 - 8:19PM

A specially modified vehicle is presented to an American service member from New York.

Ford's Diesel F150 Could Get a New Face, Too

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2016 - 2:29PM

It is expected that the Ford F150 will feature a new fuel-friendly diesel in the next few years and according to the crew at Autoblog, this new diesel engine could be accompanied by a front end refresh – including a new grille and a change in the headlight design.

Toyota Prius V Shines In Headlight Comparison To Mercedes, Audi, Cadillac

By John Goreham on March 30, 2016 - 1:10PM

The affordable Prius V’s available LED headlights score best in testing.

Corvette Z06 Should Be the Next GM Vehicle with the New 10-Speed Gearbox

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2016 - 12:47PM

Folks in New York are still checking out the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible with the new 10-speed automatic transmission at the ongoing auto show, but the internet is already abuzz with people calling for this new gearbox in the C7 Corvette Z06 – and I don’t think that they will be waiting for long.

I’ll take my 2016 Civic HT3 in a size 12 please

By Parks McCants on March 30, 2016 - 12:38PM

American Honda Motors sponsors concert series, powers “Eutopia” at Disneyland and co- sponsors every form of motorsports racing on the planet. I'll take my 2016 Civic HT3 in a size 12 please.

2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 @ New York Auto Show

Mercedes-AMG Goes Crazy With More Models

By Will Maley on March 30, 2016 - 11:38AM

We're a bit worried about Mercedes-AMG as it seems they are going a bit overboard in terms of model introductions.

Kia's Georgia Plant Builds Their Two Millionth Vehicle

By Will Maley on March 30, 2016 - 10:04AM

Almost seven years ago, Kia starting building vehicles in the U.S. at a new production facility in West Point, Georgia. Recently, the facility reached a milestone.

Forbidden Fruit: Forester Diesel W/ 6-Speed Manual

By Denis Flierl on March 30, 2016 - 7:32AM

The new 2016 Subaru Forester is launched in the UK. Would you like the turbo-diesel with a 6-speed manual gearbox option?

Government Goes Easy On Tractor Trailer Safety Regulations

By John Goreham on March 29, 2016 - 6:21PM

Is our government missing a chance to fix a solvable safety problem?

Saberhagen and Perez with the F150 MVP Edition

Ford F150 MVP Edition Celebrates the Kansas City Royals MLB Title

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2016 - 1:59PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will offer a limited edition Ford F150 to celebrate the Kansas City Royals World Series win and all 300 examples of the F150 MVP Edition will be built at the Ford plant in Kansas City.

GM Now Considering a Right Hand Drive Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2016 - 11:57AM

General Motors had initially stated that the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro would not be produced in right hand drive, but while speaking with the Australian site CarAdvice, it looks like the automaker is reconsidering a Camaro built for right-drive markets.

2017 Volvo S90 To Start At $47,945

By Will Maley on March 29, 2016 - 9:46AM

Volvo's replacement for the long-standing S80, the 2017 S90 will be arriving at dealerships later this summer. But how much will it set you back?

2017 Subaru Impreza: Ready Aim Fire Bullseye

By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2016 - 8:18AM

The 2017 Subaru Impreza just made its global reveal and it’s geared toward millennials. Did Subaru hit the target?

Why is Subaru So Loved By Their Fans?

By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2016 - 6:45AM

How does Subaru treat their loyal fans in Japan? By taking them to a secret research facility in the mountains of Japan for a fun day with their cars.

2016 Civic blind spot monitor saves Eugene, Oregon bicyclelist

By Parks McCants on March 28, 2016 - 7:04PM

There she was, sitting between my 2016 Civic passenger side mirror and the handicap ramp -- “I swear officer, I didn’t see her!” Thankfully Honda “Lane Watch ™” did.

Hotter Camaro Z/28 Still on the Way

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2016 - 3:38PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has just been introduced in the flesh at the New York Auto Show, but we can still expect an even hotter 6th gen Camaro in the near future – presumably being the next generation Z/28.

Rumored: Land Rover Plans A BMW X6 Fighter

By Will Maley on March 28, 2016 - 3:38PM

We'll admit we don't see the point of crossover coupes like the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. But automakers see something in it.

Don't Expect Big Changes for the 2017 Dodge Challenger

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2016 - 1:53PM

As we near the summer of 2016 the of 2017 Dodge Challenger is just around the corner, but despite some rumors floating around the internet, we shouldn’t be expecting big changes for the 2017 model year – although that should be a different story for 2018.

Can a 2016 Mazda Miata Beat a Corvette Stingray On an Autocross Course?

Can a 2016 Mazda Miata Beat a Corvette Z06 On an Autocross Course?

By John Goreham on March 28, 2016 - 11:58AM

The surprising answer.

U.S. Federal Judge Extends Deadline for Volkswagen

By Will Maley on March 28, 2016 - 10:08AM

In late February, a U.S. gave Volkswagen an ultimatum: By March 24th, they would need to give a status update as to a fix for the illegal diesel vehicles. That date has since passed. What happened?

Subaru mid-engine sports car, New Subaru BRZ

Subaru Chief Says No to Mid-Engine Sports Car Yes to New BRZ

By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2016 - 8:19AM

A new mid-engine high-performance sports car rumor is just that, a rumor. Subaru’s Chief Tom Doll says it’s not being developed.

Why BMW 330e iPerformance Won’t Set the World on Fire

By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2016 - 8:05AM

BMW just introduced the new 330e iPerformance 3 Series plug-in hybrid. Will it be a popular 3 Series?

Will Subaru WRX STI NBR Crash Stop a Title Repeat?

By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2016 - 7:43AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI NBR crash won’t stop Subaru Tecnica International. Can they get the car ready in 2 months?

No Hybrid technology for 2017 Acura NSX GT3 Car

By Parks McCants on March 25, 2016 - 5:22PM

For 2017 Acura returns to the world of Grand Prix racing with a slightly modified factory built NSX GT3 race prepared Supercar. This NSX comes with a missing hybrid component or two..

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - Not Trackhawk - Debuts in NYC

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2016 - 12:33PM

A new Jeep Grand Cherokee with the word “hawk” in the name debuted this week at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, but rather than the Hellcat-powered Trackhawk that rumors insisted would debut, the new premium Trailhawk trimline debuted – with your choice of Hemi, Pentastar or Diesel power.

Mazda MX-5 Miata is 2016 World Car of the Year and Design of the Year

By John Goreham on March 25, 2016 - 11:16AM

The Mazda MX-5 took home the two most important awards at the New York Auto Show.

Will 5hp Bump Make Much Difference in 2017 Toyota 86?

By Denis Flierl on March 25, 2016 - 8:46AM

The 2017 Toyota 86 replaces the outgoing Scion FR-S and gets suspension and power upgrades. Will it make much difference?

2017 Acura MDX presents hybrid SUV luxury and fuel efficiency

By Parks McCants on March 24, 2016 - 8:45PM

The best selling premium 3-row SUV of all time just got better. The most significant change in 2017 Acura MDX is one that you’ll never see.

600 Horsepower 2016 Civic Coupe takes on ‘Global Rallycross’

By Parks McCants on March 24, 2016 - 7:27PM

What more can we say about the Honda Performance Development turbocharged 600 horsepower 2016 Civic Coupe?

Watch the Hellcat Challenger Go 171mph on Ice

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2016 - 5:32PM

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is very, very fast and while it is best known for tearing up the pavement, a team in Sweden recently took the Hellcat Challenger to a top speed competition on a frozen lakebed – with a top speed of 171 miles per hour on solid ice.

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