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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.

Porsche Plans A Restoration of A Special 924

By Will Maley on May 1, 2016 - 10:47AM

2016 marks the fortieth anniversary of one of the most underrated Porsche models, the 924. This model was the first production Porsche model to feature a water-cooled engine and would be the precursor to the 944 and 968. To celebrate this milestone, Porsche is undertaking a restoration project on a special 924.

Nissan NV Cargo van, drifting like a Nissan GT-R

Watch Chris Forsberg Drift A Nissan NV Cargo Van [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2016 - 7:45AM

Can a Nissan NV Cargo van drift like a Nissan GT-R or 370Z? Pro driver Chris Forsberg gives it a try.

5 Reasons Why Subaru Outback is Hottest-Selling Car in U.S.

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2016 - 7:30AM

The 2016 Subaru Outback is moving off dealer lots quicker than any other car in the US. How long does it hang around?

Honda’s Acura Division celebrates 30 years as a U.S. brand

By Parks McCants on April 30, 2016 - 3:57PM

The last week in April marks the 30th Anniversary of Honda’s Acura Division, a mostly ”made in America” premium car and light truck brand that continues to buck the automotive trend.

How Students Can Become ASE Certified Subaru WRX STI Mechanics

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2016 - 8:52AM

How would you like to be trained to work on a new 2016 Subaru WRX STI? Subaru will help you if you live in NJ.

BMW M2 Takes On Wild and Wacky One Lap of America

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2016 - 7:23AM

The new BMW M2 will take on the 2016 One Lap of America. Can it win?

2017 Honda Ridgeline comes to market with segment topping MPG

By Parks McCants on April 29, 2016 - 6:53PM

While fuel economy may be secondary for many light duty pickup truck owners, 2017 Ridgeline comes to market with surprising fuel efficiency, in fact, the best for V6 power in the compact truck segment.

Ford Could be Working on a New Mustang Mach 1

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2016 - 2:13PM

A video has been captured showing what some believe could be the new Ford Mustang Mach 1 and while we don’t have anything concrete on this possible future trimline, rumors suggest that it will bridge the performance gap between the Mustang GT and the Shelby GT350.

Driving the Dodge Challenger, Charger and Viper at the Bondurant SRT Experience

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2016 - 1:35PM

Earlier this week I got to check something off of my bucket list after attending the new SRT Experience at Bondurant Racing School, where I spent the day pushing the Hellcat Challenger, the Hellcat Charger, the Viper TA2.0 and a handful of other high performance Dodge products to their limits – all under the watchful eye of the school’s world renown race instructors.

Will German Money Help Jump-Start EV Sales?

Will German Money Help Jump-Start Tesla, VW, BMW EV Sales?

By John Goreham on April 29, 2016 - 12:15PM

Germany’s electric vehicle population is far below that of the U.S. Will pouring money on the problem help solve it?

Meet the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport

By Will Maley on April 29, 2016 - 10:04AM

Hyundai is planning to unveil a hotted-up version of the Elantra later this year at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. But you don't need to wait as Hyundai has already revealed it in South Korea.

Will Subaru Run 2.0-liter in New WRX STI Time Attack?

By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2016 - 8:41AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack car specs have not been announced. Will it be powered by a 2.0-liter powerplant?

3 Big Changes Tesla Just Made to the 2016 Model S

By John Goreham on April 28, 2016 - 4:58PM

The Model S continues to evolve. Here’s what’s new for this model year.

Coming Soon, A Track Day for Autonomous Vehicles

By Will Maley on April 28, 2016 - 2:34PM

Track days are a great way for you to take your personal vehicle and drive them at speeds that would have you arrested if you tried this on public roads.

805hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat X Hits the Track, Sans the Traction

By Patrick Rall on April 28, 2016 - 2:14PM

The custom Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat “X” from the 2015 Challenger Dream Giveaway will be awarded on May 16th, but to help stir up some late ticket sales for the charity program – the 805 horsepower Mopar muscle car has hit the track to show off the function of the compound forced induction system.

Bentley Planning to do Faster Versions of the Bentayga

By Will Maley on April 28, 2016 - 9:35AM

Most of Bentley's lineup features more powerful versions known as 'Speed' models. The only model without one is the brand new Bentayga SUV, but that might be changing.

2016 Nissan GT-R, beats Lamborghini Gallardo

Watch 1400hp Nissan GT-R Blow Away Lamborghini 3 Times [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2016 - 9:01AM

Watch a Nissan GT-R take on the Lamborghini Gallardo and win. Not just once but three times.

One Reason Why Subaru Forester Only Gets a Bronze Medal

By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2016 - 7:44AM

The 2016 Subaru Forester gets high marks in UK’s 2016 Driver Power survey. What 4 things stand out and what doesn’t impress owners?

Speculation grows as to Chinese import 2017 Acura compact crossover for Americas

By Parks McCants on April 27, 2016 - 2:50PM

A near micro Chinese manufactured 2017 Acura CDX crossover for North America?

Auction Find: Haven't You Wanted A Peugeot LMP1 Racer?

By Will Maley on April 27, 2016 - 10:23AM

Towards the end of the 2000s, there was a war going on between the French and German automakers. Audi and Peugeot were fighting on the track with their LeMans prototypes to show who was the better one. Now, you have the chance to own of those vehicles.

Electric cars have the worst resale value of any type of vehicle, with one notable exception.

Report: Tesla Model S only EV without a terrible resale value

By John Goreham on April 27, 2016 - 9:55AM

Electric cars have the worst resale value of any type of vehicle, with one notable exception.

$EVs have made gains but are still a tiny fraction of new green vehicle sales.$

EVs Made Up Just 14% of Green Car Sales In the U.S. in 2015

By John Goreham on April 27, 2016 - 9:26AM

EVs have made gains but are still a tiny fraction of new green vehicle sales.

1380hp Nissan GT-R Breaks Fastest Drift Record [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2016 - 9:05AM

Nissan breaks the Guinness World Records title for the fastest drift using a 2016 Nissan GT-R. How fast was it?

2006 Volkswagen Presentation Showed How to Fool Emission Tests

By Will Maley on April 27, 2016 - 9:02AM

Volkswagen has been saying time and time again that it was only a small group of employees that knew about the illegal software installed on a number of their diesel models around the world. But a 2006 presentation is putting doubt into that claim.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, getting dirty in Canada

Getting Dirty With the Subaru WRX STI and BRZ Hikari [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2016 - 8:14AM

Canadian Rally Drivers Antoine L'Estage and Brandon Semenuk get the 2016 WRX STI and BRZ Hikari Editions dirty.

Nissan Rogue Now Offers Lowest Lease of Any SUV

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2016 - 7:06AM

If you are looking for the best lease deal on a small SUV, the 2016 Nissan Rogue offers the lowest.

Please Take This MIT Autonomous Car Survey

Make Your Voice Heard - Take This MIT Autonomous Car Survey

By John Goreham on April 26, 2016 - 4:49PM

The folks working to commercialize autonomous cars want your input.

Details of the 2017 Lexus IS 200t, IS 350 Changes - Can You Spot Them?

By John Goreham on April 26, 2016 - 10:58AM

Lexus Just restyled the IS Series. Can you tell?

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2016 Civic Turbo answers Honda Fanboys need for speed

By Parks McCants on April 26, 2016 - 10:37AM

“Tuners” are an inquizical group. Today we catch a handful of them pondering a performance upgrade for the first production turbocharged Civic in the maker’s history.

Auction Find: The Odd Marriage of Beetle and Corvette

By Will Maley on April 26, 2016 - 9:01AM

We'll admit we like absurd project vehicles. For example, building a drag car using a Hyundai Elantra as base earns high marks from us. But we'll admit this Volkswagen Beetle is a bit crazy even for us.

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