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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.

Meet Toyota’s New Automated Car Chief, Dr. Gill Pratt, at MIT Conference

By John Goreham on April 11, 2016 - 12:00PM

May 26th NEMPA and MIT will host a conference on design and technology. Please join us.

Jaguar Could Use SVR Badge On Vehicles Without V8s

By Will Maley on April 11, 2016 - 11:52AM

At the moment, Jaguar only offers one vehicle with the SVR badge; the F-Type SVR with 575 horsepower coming from a supercharged V8. But what does the future hold for the SVR badge? Will it remain on V8-powered vehicles?

Mazda Announces Small, but Scary Recall – Is Your Vehicle on the List?

By John Goreham on April 11, 2016 - 10:56AM

This recall does not cover many vehicles, but if your car is affected, you want to act fast.

Auction Find: A Two for One Mercedes-Benz S-Class Package

By Will Maley on April 11, 2016 - 9:03AM

How much would you be willing to pay for two low-mileage Mercedes-Benz S-Classes from the early nineties? $25,000? $30,000?

BMW M2 Goodwood Road and Racing Test [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2016 - 8:57AM

The new BMW M2 gets put to the test by former Top Gear Stig, Ben Collins. What does he think of the newest M model?

Round 1: Subaru BRZ GT300 Finishes Disappointing 23rd

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2016 - 8:13AM

The 2016 Subaru BRZ had a disappointing day on Sunday. What happened in round one of SUPER GT?

Auction Find: Ultra-Rare 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2016 - 7:58AM

A 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi goes up for sale next month. How rare is it?

Next Gen Dodge Challenger Could Be Sold in Australia

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2016 - 4:19PM

Mopar lovers in Australia have been pleading with the Chrysler Group for a right hand drive Dodge Challenger to compete with the Ford Mustang and the rumored arrival of the Chevrolet Camaro, and based on new reports, the future is looking brighter than ever for a proper Mopar muscle car to be sold Down Under – just not during this generation.

Ford Mustang was Germany's Most Popular Sports Car in March

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2016 - 3:18PM

In case you needed a clear sign as to how popular the new Ford Mustang is in Europe, here it is – the Ford Mustang was the bestselling sports car in Germany last month and on the year, it is the second bestselling sports car in Germany so far this year.

First 50th Anniversary Camaro Headed to Auction for Charity

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2016 - 2:17PM

The very first Chevrolet Camaro ever was introduced for the 1967 model year so with the 2017 model year comes the official 50th anniversary of the fabled muscle car and GM is celebrating the occasion with the 50th Anniversary Edition 2017 Camaro – the first of which will be auctioned off tomorrow to benefit the United Way of Southeastern Michigan.

New Prodrive Subaru WRX STI Revealed [Full Gallery]

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2016 - 11:45AM

The new 2016 Prodrive/Subaru WRX STI has been revealed. Can it beat the IOM record?

Review: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD - The 33 MPG Honey Badger

By John Goreham on April 8, 2016 - 11:00AM

The new 2016 RAV 4 Hybrid doesn’t care how you drive it, I found out as I test drove it to review it. You never drop below 33 MPG.

Rumored: Mercedes-Benz Plans Four-Door S-Class Coupe

By Will Maley on April 8, 2016 - 10:57AM

The current Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup includes the sedan, Maybach sedan, extra-long Pullman, coupe, and the upcoming cabriolet. But there is another variant coming.

Only Volkswagen Cheated On Emission Tests Says KBA

By Will Maley on April 8, 2016 - 9:46AM

Since it came to light that Volkswagen used illegal software on diesel vehicles to cheat emission tests, questions of whether anyone else had done this. The German regulator for transportation has finished its testing on diesel vehicles and has the answer.

BMW M2 Will Take Center Stage at Goodwood

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2016 - 7:56AM

The 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed will feature BMW as the Central Feature Marque. The M2 will be on center stage.

You Can Finally Order Your Callaway Corvette AeroWagon

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2016 - 3:26PM

Way back in March of 2013, we brought you the news that Callaway was working on a sport wagon conversion for the then-new Corvette Stingray and while it has taken them a few years to get their AeroWagon to production, you can now order one for your Corvette Stingray or Z06.

2017 Shelby Mustang GT350 trio in new colors

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Changes Confirmed

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2016 - 1:17PM

Back in February, we brought you the news of some changes coming for the 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while that information was technically unofficial – having come from a leaked document posted on an enthusiast forum – the official information on the 2017 model year Shelby Mustang has arrived and confirmed all of the leaked info from earlier in the year.

Audi Updates the A3 for the 2017 Model Year

By Will Maley on April 7, 2016 - 12:44PM

Even though it seems like only yesterday that Audi introduced the new A3 lineup (sportback, sedan, and convertible), it has been on sale for a few years. Audi felt it was time to give the A3 some updates for the 2017 model year.

Meet the 1st Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Convertible (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2016 - 12:14PM

The Chrysler Group doesn’t offer the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat as a convertible, but South Dakota based Iverson Dodge has worked up the first droptop example of the most powerful muscle car ever – with a price tag that is more than double the price of the standard Hellcat coupe.

PSA Group Announces A Slow Return to the U.S.

By Will Maley on April 7, 2016 - 9:24AM

It was only a few years ago the PSA Peugeot Citroën were on life support due to declining sales and bleeding money. But thanks to an infusion of cash from the Chinese automaker Dongfeng and the French government, the French company was able to get back on track. The past couple years have seen the automaker become profitable.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Why Subaru Expects 2017 Impreza to Rock

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2016 - 8:43AM

Subaru can’t produce their all-wheel-drive cars fast enough. Why do they expect the 2017 Impreza to skyrocket?

Aussie Boss Flies To Tokyo Asking For More Foresters

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2016 - 7:35AM

Subaru Australia passes the U.S. in percentage of growth. What is driving Subaru sales down under?

Nissan Posts Record 2015 Sales, Continues Fast Growth for 2016

By Aaron Turpen on April 6, 2016 - 10:24PM

Nissan has announced both March 2016 monthly sales totals and fiscal year 2015 sales figures, both of which are astounding. A total of 2 million vehicles were sold in 2015.

2016 RAV4 Hybrid Has Outsold Every Electric Vehicle Model This Year

By John Goreham on April 6, 2016 - 9:10PM

The RAV4 Hybrid is selling at a pace that makes EV fans envious.

Hybrid F150 Test Truck Caught on Video

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2016 - 5:12PM

A short video has hit the internet showing what is believed to be a Ford F150 Hybrid test prototype pickup driving out on the open road, with unusual camouflage on the fenders and word from the person who captured the video that at 35mph, the engine clearly down as it went into an EV mode.

New Mopar Challenger Drag Paks ready for shipping.

New Mopar Challenger Drag Pak is Technically Sold Out

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2016 - 2:14PM

The newest Mopar Challenger Drag Pak is likely to be the quickest thanks to a new supercharged engine package, so it should come as no surprise that the new factory drag cars are already all spoken for by dealerships around the country – but there is still a chance of getting one if you have deep enough pockets.

Factory Warranty for the 2016 Camaro SS, 1LE Covers Track Action

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2016 - 1:35PM

Every 2016 Chevrolet Camaro sold with a V8 engine has a warranty that covers problems occurring during track action and unlike the 5th gen warranty program that covered only the Z28 and ZL1 models, the 2016 Camaro SS and 1LE are also included – although only in stock form.

EPA Official Expresses Concern of Volkswagen and U.S. Meeting the Deadline

By Will Maley on April 6, 2016 - 1:16PM

Volkswagen earned a deadline extension from a Federal Judge last month to work out a deal with the EPA, CARB, and U.S. Justice Department over the diesel emission scandal. But concerns are popping up that Volkswagen could miss this extension.

Inside Acura’s NSX Performance Manufacturing Center [Video]

By Parks McCants on April 6, 2016 - 1:15PM

Personal Accountability is key to exceptional 2017 Acura NSX precision quality

Your Chance To Buy The Queen's Bentley

By Will Maley on April 6, 2016 - 8:55AM

Have you ever dreamt of being a king or queen? Rolling around in a fancy vehicle, waving to people? You'll be able to achieve at least one of these things.

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