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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.

Polestar Gives the XC90 T8 More Power

By Will Maley on June 15, 2016 - 2:39PM

Throwing around the phrase 'the most powerful Volvo ever' seems slightly odd. At the moment, the most powerful Volvo you can buy is the XC90 T8 PHEV with 400 horsepower and 472 pound-feet. But the folks at Polestar believed more power could be made from it.

Many Dodge Fans Don't Want a Challenger Convertible

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2016 - 1:32PM

The modern Dodge Challenger has never been offered as a convertible while both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro have, but while some people insist that a Challenger convertible would have a big impact on sales – polling a handful of Mopar enthusiast group shows fairly low interested in a drop-top Dodge muscle car.

Build a Mobile App to Change The Charge Rate of Tesla To Utilize Solar Power

By Armen Hareyan on June 15, 2016 - 11:46AM

Would you like to be able to change the charge rate of the Tesla Model S or X or any EV you may drive from the mobile app? You may think changing the rate at which your EV is charging won't make any difference, but you does, because you could use more solar energy. Here is how.

Why You Will Applaud This New BMW Performance Coupe

By Denis Flierl on June 15, 2016 - 10:02AM

Has the golden age of performance cars passed us by? Check out the BMW 2002 Hommage.

Tesla Model S Rear Wheel Drive vs All Wheel Drive: The Advantages and Disadvantages

By Armen Hareyan on June 15, 2016 - 9:30AM

What is the advantage of getting all wheel drive Tesla Model S vs rear wheel? This question is asked a lot by Tesla owners or potential buyers. This question is especially valid when you drive very little in snow, say in Southern parts of the United States or hot climate areas. Here is what Tesla owners say about the advantages and disadvantages of all wheel vs rear wheel drive.

Building A Volkswagen Beetle Out of 1,167 Lego Pieces

By Will Maley on June 15, 2016 - 8:16AM

We'll admit we're suckers for Lego's car models. There is the Volkwagen T1 Camper Van, Ferrari F40, Mini Cooper, and even a Mercedes-Benz Unimog. Now Lego has announced a new car model that we want now!

2016 WRX STI, Subaru WRX STI S207 NBR Challenge Edition

5 Exclusive Subaru Performance Cars You Don’t Want to Miss [Gallery]

By Denis Flierl on June 15, 2016 - 8:01AM

Subaru Tecnica International brought 5 hot performance machines to Wicked Big Meet. Check out the gallery.

Tesla Model S Trade in Value According to Tesla Owners vs Private Sale

By Armen Hareyan on June 14, 2016 - 8:42PM

You may want to trade in your Tesla Model S to make room for Model X. Questions like what is the trade in value and should you trade in vs sell privately, come to mind. Here is what some Tesla Model S owners say about their car's value proposition.

2016 Honda Civic Coupe buyer considers trim package value after purchase

By Parks McCants on June 14, 2016 - 6:24PM

It’s not unusual to experience a bit of buyer’s remorse after signing on the bottom line. What are you getting for your dollar?

2016 Toyota 4Runner Ends 5-Year Run By Jeep Grand Cherokee On This List

By John Goreham on June 14, 2016 - 4:16PM

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner just bumped the last FCA-built vehicle off AutoPacific’s list of most satisfying vehicles.

Nissan LEAF Bar Loss: Emotional Chemistry When Losing Battery Bars

By Armen Hareyan on June 14, 2016 - 2:02PM

Nissan LEAF battery replacement can be costly, this is why the bar loss on LEAF batteries is an emotionally sad thing for the LEAF owners. This raises a natural question as to how long do Nissan LEAF batteries last. Bar loss on an EV battery can indicate that.

Chevrolet Planning a Camaro Birthday Party at Woodward

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2016 - 12:55PM

General Motors has launched a website that is counting down to the official 50th birthday of the Chevrolet Camaro and based on the dates of the celebration – it looks like the Woodward Dream Cruise will almost certainly play host to the big event.

Traffic Jam Game: What to do in Traffic Jam

By Armen Hareyan on June 14, 2016 - 11:33AM

People who spend hours in traffic jam look for games or things to do. This traffic jam went viral in Imgur.

Drive the Ford GT in Forza 6, Win a Trip to LeMans

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2016 - 11:21AM

Michelin and Microsoft have teamed up to sponsor a contest for Forza Motorsports 6 gamers that coincides with the 2016 24 Hours of LeMans race and for simply playing the game with the new Ford GT race car during specified period of time – you could win a trip to the 2017 LeMans race.

A dealer-add-on has now caused all of Toyota’s popular models to be recalled.

Dealer-Added Item Causes Toyota Recall of Camry, Prius, Tacoma, Corolla, Rav4 More

By John Goreham on June 14, 2016 - 10:34AM

A dealer-add-on has now caused all of Toyota’s popular models, like Camry, Prius, Tacoma, Corolla, Rav4 to be recalled.

Comparing Chevy Volt vs Toyota Prius Plug In

Chevy Volt vs Toyota Prius Plug In: Prius Owners Praise Volt as an Excellent Alternative

By Armen Hareyan on June 14, 2016 - 10:19AM

Chevy Volt was the next logical step of what Toyota Prius started. When you compare Chevy Volt vs Toyota Prius or its Plug In version it seems that Volt is an excellent alternative to the Prius, about which not many are talking about. Surprisingly, even Prius owners like the Volt.

3 Simple Ways To Fix Chevy Volt's Loud Door Ajar Alarm: The Chime Volume

By Armen Hareyan on June 14, 2016 - 9:32AM

Some Chevy Volt owners complain that the door ajar alarm is very loud. It's also called Continuous Chiming, when the driver door is opened while the vehicle is in ON. Is there an easy fix to lower the door alarm sound?

Mercedes-Benz Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Lineup

Your Next Mercedes-Benz Could Have A Mild Hybrid System

By Will Maley on June 14, 2016 - 8:46AM

In the age of tightening fuel economy and emission regulations, automakers are pulling all of the stops to get ready for it. Case in point is Mercedes-Benz which has a clever idea for their gas engines.

BMW's New M2 and Other Wild Police Machines

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2016 - 8:40AM

The National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) 2016 motor show in the UK reveals a wild-colored BMW M2 Police car.

2017 Subaru BRZ, BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition

2017 Subaru BRZ Upgrades: Are They Enough? [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2016 - 7:28AM

Subaru announced the 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition. Are the upgrades enough for performance enthusiasts?

Man Builds Tesla Auto Charging Arm at Home and Shows Demo Video

By Armen Hareyan on June 13, 2016 - 8:53PM

One Tesla Model S owner decided to change the way EVs are charged at home and created this auto charging arm for his Tesla, which automatically connects to the charger. Watch the video of his auto charger here and see how he made one.

Capps and Beckman at the Summernationals

Capps' Dodge Charger Wins Again in an All-Mopar Funny Car Finale

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2016 - 2:49PM

The domination of the Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars continued this past weekend as Ron Capps won the 4th straight all-Mopar final round, helping the Capps jump into the top spot in the 2016 Mello Yello series championship standings.

2017 Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso and GranSport

Maserati Updates the Quattroporte for 2017, See if You Can Spot the Changes!

By Will Maley on June 13, 2016 - 2:04PM

Despite being on sale for only three years, the Maserati Quattroporte was falling behind the competition at a rapid rate. Maserati has decided to fix this with a refresh for the 2017 model year.

Classic Ford, Chevy and International Trucks on New US Stamp

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2016 - 1:31PM

The newest collection of United States Postal Service stamps will feature a pair of classic Ford pickups, a classic Chevrolet pickup and an International Harvester pickup – all of which are displayed in color on a quartet of “Forever” stamps.

Nissan LEAF Owners About The Rise of Their Electric Bill vs Cost of Gasoline Usage

By Armen Hareyan on June 13, 2016 - 12:57PM

You buy a Nissan LEAF and the cost of your electric bill goes up. How much does it cost to fully charge a Nissan Leaf and what is the monthly cost. Nissan Leaf owners answer this question.

New Transformers Villain is a Ford Mustang Police Car

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2016 - 12:18PM

Director Michael Bay has offered up a look at another vehicle from the upcoming Transformers movie and once again, the Ford Mustang will play the villain in a police car livery – setting up what will surely be some great chase scenes with the new Chevrolet Camaro.

What Do Tesla Owners Tell to Potential Tesla Buyers: Regrets or No Regrets

By Armen Hareyan on June 13, 2016 - 11:18AM

You are considering to buy a Tesla Model S, Model 3 or Model X. Tesla has delivered around 75,000 Model S electric cars around the world. Would you like to know what these owners would like to say say to new potential Tesla buyers and if they have any regrets?

2017 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2016 Toyota Tacoma – Spec Sheet Comparison

By John Goreham on June 13, 2016 - 9:02AM

We compare the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline Specs to the Industry-leading midsize pickup, the Toyota Tacoma.

Why High-Performance GT-R Enjoys Special Status at Nissan

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2016 - 8:36AM

Why does Nissan keep building the expensive low-volume 2017 GT-R?

2016 Mazda3 wins an award for being cool and also an award for being a great family car

2016 Mazda Mazda3 – The coolest family car under $18K?

By John Goreham on June 13, 2016 - 7:57AM

This week the 2016 Mazda3 won an award for being cool and also an award for being a great family car.

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