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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.

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Toyota and GM Make Changes To Build More 2016 Tacomas Colorados Canyons

By John Goreham on February 5, 2016 - 11:10AM

Both automakers are selling all the mid-size trucks they can make. Here is how they will make more.

2 Reasons Why Subaru Outback Chosen “16 Best Family Cars” in America

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2016 - 10:37AM

Kelly Blue Book says the 2016 Subaru Outback is one of the “16 Best Family Cars of 2016." What two things impressed KBB?

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Audi Sweetens The RS Q3 For Geneva

By Will Maley on February 5, 2016 - 9:52AM

How do you make a piece of forbidden fruit that much sweeter? If you happen to be Audi, you add a bit more power.

Dave Mirra BMX Star and Subaru WRX STI GRC Driver Dead At Age 41

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2016 - 7:29AM

Former BMX champion and Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross driver dies at age 41 after apparent suicide.

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Polestar Adds More Punch To Volvo's T6 Engine

By Will Maley on February 4, 2016 - 2:30PM

You have decided to go with the Volvo's T6 engine in the S60, V60, XC60. But you wished there was a bit more performance. Polestar, Volvo's tuning arm may have the solution for you.

Ford Shelby GT350RC Mustang Shines in Daytona Debut

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2016 - 12:48PM

Along with the arrival of the new Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang road cars, 2016 marks the first attack of the Rolex 24 of the new Shelby GT350R-C race car and in its debut this past weekend in Daytona – the new Mustang road racer looked fantastic against the competition.

New Dodge Charger Recall is Due to Incapable Operators, Not the Cars

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2016 - 12:01PM

The Chrysler Group announced yesterday that they were recalling over a half million examples of the Dodge Charger to hand out wheel chocks which prevent the car from rolling when being jacked up, but this recall isn’t because of a problem with the car – it is because of a problem with the people operating them.

Subaru WRX Appeals To a Larger Audience STI Not So Much

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2016 - 7:14AM

When it gets cold in North America, the 2016 Subaru WRX and WRX STI can’t be stopped. Who’s buying the performance sedans?

Drive the Toyota RAV4 Inside of the Chicago Auto Show, See Marty McFly's New Truck

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2016 - 6:07PM

Toyota has massive plans for the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, including a long list of vehicles including some race cars, specially customized show vehicles, concept cars, the newest production vehicles and interactive displays – including the opportunity to drive the new RAV4 inside of Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Toyota Work Stoppages In Japan Unlikely To Affect U.S. Inventory

By John Goreham on February 3, 2016 - 3:00PM

An explosion in a steel mill has forced Toyota to limit production in Japan. Here’s why it won’t make much difference to the American market.

5,500 People Tried to Buy the 69 2016 COPO Camaro Drag Cars

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2016 - 1:11PM

The COPO drag racing package is the quickest of all factory built Chevrolet Camaro models and with the 2016 models arriving, Chevrolet received more than 5,500 purchase inquiries for the 6th gen Camaro drag car – but only 68 will actually get to buy one.

Ford is Taking the 2017 Raptor F150 Off Road Racing

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2016 - 12:04PM

Ford Motor Company has announced they are taking a 2017 Raptor F150 off-road racing in the factory stock racing class of the Best in the Desert series, which will help to show off how rugged this new Raptor will be in the roughest conditions possible – and almost entirely with the same components that will be featured on the production road truck.

Volkswagen Sends A Proposed Fix For The 3.0L TDI

By Will Maley on February 3, 2016 - 11:51AM

Volkswagen is crossing their fingers as they hope the proposed fix for the 3.0L TDI V6 passes muster with the EPA and California Air Resources Board.

The Three Real Reasons Toyota Just Killed Its Scion Brand

By John Goreham on February 3, 2016 - 10:30AM

Toyota made it official today. Scion is gone. Here's why.

Watch Strange Foot Model Show Off Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2016 - 7:50AM

It’s 1000 of 1000 special edition Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0. What’s up with the foot model?

2016 Subaru WRX STI Gets in High Gear For Winter

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2016 - 7:33AM

2016 Subaru WRX/STI sales are good in spite of January’s winter stronghold. This is when they come out to play.

Breaking: Scion Brand Gets Axed By Toyota After 13 Years

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2016 - 6:58AM

Scion is going away as the youth-oriented brand of Toyota Motor Company. For cars like the Scion FR-S, Scion iA and iM, this will be their last year with the Scion badge.

2.0 liter engine safety recall predicted for 2016 Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on February 2, 2016 - 8:04PM

Perhaps Honda’s motto should be “better safe than sorry” when it comes to the first and hopefully only recall for 2016 Civic. Honda predicts a recall anouncement Friday.

2016 Civic sales spearhead January record for American Honda

By Parks McCants on February 2, 2016 - 6:34PM

American Honda sets a new January sales benchmark spearheaded by the all new Civic. The numbers are staggering.

The Cadillac ELR is Headed for Extinction and I’m Bummin'

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2016 - 6:06PM

The folks at Automotive News announced yesterday that the extended range Cadillac ELR – essentially the luxury coupe version of the Chevrolet Volt – will not continue on into a next generation and with the ELR being one of my favorite vehicles on the market today – I am sad to hear that the beautiful electric Caddy coupe is headed for the automotive graveyard.

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Dodge Challenger, Charger Post Best January Ever

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2016 - 4:53PM

Although Old Man Winter was particularly harsh on some areas of the United States in January, that didn’t stop the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger from posting their best first-month sales ever – with both of these large, rear wheel drive cars bucking the small car trend thanks in part to low gas prices.

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Porsche Passes On Autonomous Technologies

By Will Maley on February 2, 2016 - 4:09PM

It seems every automaker from General Motors to Mercedes-Benz is working on some sort autonomous technologies. Luckily for those who care about driving, there are some automakers who are staying out of autonomous tech.

Mustang Wins in January as Camaro Sales Remain Slow

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2016 - 2:16PM

January 2016 sales figures are in for the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger and this is one of those months that you should file under “T”, for Things that we didn’t expect – as the Mustang has once again dominated sales with the Camaro spike still unseen.

Fire Risk Forces Mazda To Issue Stop-sale Order On 2014-2016 CX-5

By John Goreham on February 2, 2016 - 1:37PM

A serious recall on the CX-5 is underway.

2016 Toyota RAV4 Just Beat Honda CR-V Sales For Second Straight Month

By John Goreham on February 2, 2016 - 1:17PM

Toyota’s RAV4 is shaping up to be the segment leader for 2016

2016 Toyota Tacoma Sales Up Colorado Down - Diesel Doesn’t Help

By John Goreham on February 2, 2016 - 12:10PM

Are January’s sales an indicator of a broader trend?

How Not to Drive Your Small SUV in One Easy Lesson

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2016 - 7:39AM

How fast was he driving a new Subaru Forester as he blew past the state police?

Subaru Chooses Puppy Bowl XII Over Super Bowl 50

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2016 - 7:18AM

With Super Bowl 50 ads running in the millions, you won’t see tiny Subaru on Feb 7 when the Denver Broncos play the Carolina Panthers.

Corvette Racing Finishes 1-2 at Daytona in Thrilling Last Lap Battle (In-Car Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2016 - 4:43PM

The Corvette Racing team came into the 2016 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway with the hopes of taking home a second straight win in the GT LeMans class and in the end, the 24 hour race couldn’t have gone any better for the C7R teams – finishing 1-2 in the class and 7-8 overall in a thrilling last lap shootout.

2017 Honda Ridgeline goes big for Super Bowl 50 [Video]

By Parks McCants on February 1, 2016 - 4:34PM

I’m one of those ‘Cool Cats’ that watch the Super Bowl for the commercials.

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