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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.

2017 Honda Hatchback Reveals European Style Infusion

By Parks McCants on March 1, 2016 - 1:12PM

This is the Civic that will bring German car fans to the Honda brand.

workers leave Tesla gigafactory jobsite in protest

Why did the workers at the Tesla gigafactory just walk off the job?

By John Goreham on March 1, 2016 - 10:00AM

Construction workers at Tesla new manufacturing plant claim the company is using out of state workers in violation of an agreement.

Subaru Previews New WRX STI GRC Car in Geneva

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2016 - 8:42AM

Bucky Lasek’s 2016 Subaru WRX STI GRC race car is revealed in Geneva. The new livery looks good on the Subaru stand. Can Subaru compete?

2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru XV Concept

Subaru XV Concept Breaks Cover in Geneva [Full Gallery w/Video]

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2016 - 7:26AM

The Subaru XV Concept makes its global debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. What does it tell us about the new-generation Crosstrek?

Why Some 2016 Honda Civic Owners Report Low MPG

By Parks McCants on February 29, 2016 - 7:10PM

2016 Honda Civic claims one of, if not the highest combined MPG in the non hybrid compact sedan class. What’s your MPG?

Manual Transmission Hellcat Challenger Runs a 10.86

By Patrick Rall on February 29, 2016 - 3:46PM

We have talked a great deal about the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat laying down lightning quick quarter mile times with the new 8-speed automatic transmission, but today we bring you a video of the first manual transmission Hellcat Challenger that I have seen join the 10-second club – with a short mod list.

Bugatti Chiron, Bugatti, Chiron, Geneva Motor Show

The Successor to the Bugatti Veyron Boasts Nearly 1500 Horsepower

By Will Maley on February 29, 2016 - 3:34PM

The Bugatti Veyron was an ambitious supercar when it was introduced almost a decade ago. The vehicle boasted a quad-turbo W16 engine producing 1001 horsepower and could reach a top speed of 253 mph. But Bugatti believed that wasn't enough.

Ford Invests $145m for the Raptor F150 EcoBoost V6

By Patrick Rall on February 29, 2016 - 3:13PM

Ford Motor Company is expecting the 2017 F150 Raptor to be very popular when it arrives later this year so to build the new high performance EcoBoost V6, the automaker is investing $145 million in the Cleveland Engine Plant that builds many of the current EcoBoost engines in the company portfolio.

Corvette Grand Sport to Debut Tomorrow in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on February 29, 2016 - 11:46AM

According to an Instagram post this early this from Corvette Racing driver Oliver Gavin, a new Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport will debut tomorrow on the opening day of the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

2016 Toyota Prius Eco costs 20% less per mile than Nissan Leaf

2016 Toyota Prius Eco beating EVs by about 20% in cost per mile - EPA

By John Goreham on February 29, 2016 - 9:51AM

The EPA rates every car’s cost per mile for operation. Prius pulls ahead.

Subaru Russia Reports 2016 Will Be the Last For Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl on February 29, 2016 - 6:51AM

Subaru Motor, the distributor of Subaru vehicles in Russia, reports the BRZ coupe will be on sale until the summer of 2016.

2017 Acura NSX Online Build Tool: I’ll take mine in ‘Nord Grey Metallic'

By Parks McCants on February 28, 2016 - 11:46PM

Acura just made personalizing your 2017 Acura NSX build easy. And you can explore the possibilities without ever stepping into a dealership showroom.

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

How Subaru Keeps Pace With Luxury Brands Lexus, Porsche and BMW

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2016 - 7:20AM

Subaru ranks above luxury brands Lexus, Porsche and BMW. How does Subaru keep pace with the top brands?

How to Spend $245,495 on A Range Rover

By Will Maley on February 27, 2016 - 10:45AM

If you want an ultra posh Range Rover that will make everyone jealous, Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division has the model for you.

How Recent Subaru Safety Trends Will Save You Time and Money

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2016 - 10:03AM

Subaru’s two safety features are keeping business and personal consumers safer and saving them time and money. Check out these interesting trends.

The 2017 Dodge Challenger Cobra isn't a Real Thing

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2016 - 1:57PM

There are some reports going around insisting that Dodge will build a car called the Challenger Cobra for the 2017 model year, but I am here to disappoint all of those folks who are hoping for this too-good-to-be-true twin turbo V6 muscle car.

No All-Wheel Drive Camaro on the Way

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2016 - 1:09PM

Over the past few weeks, we have received a few questions from readers regarding the possibility of an all-wheel drive Chevrolet Camaro and fortunately, Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser recently commented on that very topic at the Chicago Auto Show – stating that there would be no all-wheel drive Camaro while he is overseeing the vehicle.

2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus, Audi R8 V10 Plus, R8 V10 Plus, R8

Rumored: Leaked Audi Roadmap Reveals R8 V6

By Will Maley on February 26, 2016 - 12:14PM

The past week hasn't been good for Audi. A leaked video revealing the existence of the RS3 sedan came out on Monday, and now a purported roadmap has made it onto the web.

Ford Mustang GT Joins the Police Force in Australia

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2016 - 10:10AM

The Ford Mustang has proven to be very popular in the few short months that it has been available in Australia, with everyone including local police departments lining up to get their hands on the high performance American muscle car.

Volkswagen Beetle TDI, Volkswagen Beetle, TDI

Volkswagen Has Until Late March To Give A Status Update On A Fix

By Will Maley on February 26, 2016 - 10:09AM

A fire has been lit under Volkswagen. A federal judge has given the German automaker a late March deadline to provide an update on a fix for 600,000 diesel vehicles that used illegal software to emit more emissions than are legally allowed.

Subaru Sends 10,000 Foresters to Malaysia in Pieces

By Denis Flierl on February 26, 2016 - 7:23AM

The first 2016 CKD Subaru Forester rolls off the assembly line in Malaysia this week. What is a CKD Forester?

American Honda to turbocharge, electrify 2017 Accord and CR-V

By Parks McCants on February 26, 2016 - 12:17AM

What does a turbocharged, electrified future look like for Honda owners?

Lexus and Toyota Tops In Two Reliability and Durability Reports Released This Week

By John Goreham on February 25, 2016 - 5:27PM

Both Consumer Reports and J.D. Power and Associates put Lexus at the top.

Three Ways Toyota Could’ve Boosted the 2016 Tacoma’s MPG

By John Goreham on February 25, 2016 - 3:01PM

Here are three common MPG boosters it did not use. The real question is, would you have wanted them?

The Dodge Viper is the Most Expensive Car in America to Insure

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2016 - 12:42PM

Supercars like the Dodge Viper are expected to bring about high insurance rates, but based on a recent study by Insure.com, the mighty Mopar supercar has the highest average insurance premiums in the US market – beating far more expensive performance cars basically because it offers better performance.

HPE1200 Camaro ZL1 Lays Down 1145rwhp

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2016 - 11:27AM

The folks at Hennessey have offered up a video of their wicked Chevrolet Camaro HPE1200 on the dyno, laying down an awe-inspiring 1,145 rear wheel horsepower from their twin turbocharged LSA V8.

Mercedes-AMG, C43 Coupe, Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe

Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe Complements the C63 Coupe

By Will Maley on February 25, 2016 - 9:57AM

You really want a Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe, but you don't have the cash to buy one. What do you? Mercedes has an alternative.

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester

2016 Subaru Outback is “Best Cars” Winner: What Popular SUV Does It Beat?

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2016 - 8:30AM

The 2016 Subaru Outback is the winner of Australia’s Best All-Wheel Drive Sports Utility Wagon under $50,000. What popular SUV did Outback beat?

Subaru Gets Iced in J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2016 - 6:33AM

J.D. Power just released their annual vehicle dependability study and Subaru has dropped even further from last year. Why such a low ranking?

Feds Approve Rear View Video Camera Mirror for Cadillac CT6, Chevy Bolt

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2016 - 3:25PM

General Motors has a high tech rear view camera mirror system for the Cadillac CT6 and the Chevy Bolt, and according to the folks at Autoblog, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has approved this system – opening up a whole new area of interior technology that is sure to quickly spread across the industry.

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