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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.

Subaru Introduces High-Performance Business Helmet

By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2016 - 11:00AM

Subaru just announced a new helmet for high-performance business enthusiasts. Is this thing for real?

Tesla Model 3 Will Kill EV sales for two years.

Why Tesla Model 3 Will Devastate EV Sales Through 2018

By John Goreham on April 1, 2016 - 10:52AM

EV sales are about to dive. Who would buy another EV with the Tesla Model 3 around the corner?

BMW M2 Accolades Start Rolling In

By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2016 - 7:25AM

The new 2016 BMW M2 Coupe hasn’t even launched and it’s already getting awards. Where did the Coupe get its first global award?

Viper Nurburgring Record Could Be Coming, Speed Limits Axed

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2016 - 5:35PM

We should be closer than ever to seeing a new Nürburgring Nordschleife track record for the Dodge Viper ACR as when the track opens for the 2016 season, the speed limits set last season following a fatal accident last year will be no more.

Chevrolet Camaro, Colorado Welcome Detroit Tigers Fans to Comerica Park

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2016 - 4:55PM

The Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Colorado are both heavily awarded vehicles, and as part of the Chevrolet Fountain display in center field of the Detroit Tigers stadium, the two hot Chevy products will be on display for the team’s home opener on Friday, April 8th against the New York Yankees.

1st Thousand UK Ford Mustang Buyers Prefer the V8, Manual, Coupe and Red Paint

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2016 - 3:52PM

The 2016 Ford Mustang is the first produced at the factory in a right hand drive configuration, leading to strong sales in the UK and with more than a thousand new Mustangs delivered thus far, we have a brief breakdown of the most popular features.

End of the Road for the Volkswagen Phaeton

By Will Maley on March 31, 2016 - 2:46PM

It was a sad day on March 18th as the final Phaeton rolled off the line at the Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany.

2016 Toyota Prius Scores Much Higher Than Leaf In Safety

2016 Toyota Prius Tops EVs In Safety

By John Goreham on March 31, 2016 - 11:07AM

The Prius earns the highest possible safety rating. Will EVs try to catch up?

What Is the Dream Project for Genesis' Designers?

By Will Maley on March 31, 2016 - 10:10AM

Every automotive designer has that one dream project they would like to do. The designers at Genesis are no different.

Watch the Tesla Model 3 Reveal - What to Expect

By John Goreham on March 31, 2016 - 10:07AM

Tonight At 11:30 Eastern Time Tesla Shows Us An Affordable, Long Range EV. Our predictions.

3 Benefits Subaru’s New Global Platform Gives Small Car Shoppers

By Denis Flierl on March 31, 2016 - 8:17AM

Subaru’s 2017 Impreza compact sedan and 5-Door get the new Global Platform. What does that mean for you?

Aussie Subaru Levorg Gets WRX Power

By Denis Flierl on March 31, 2016 - 7:41AM

There are new details on the 2016 Subaru Levorg that will launch in Australia. Will it be a performance model?

Toyota and NYAS Present Veteran With 2016 RAV4 Hybrid

By John Goreham on March 30, 2016 - 8:19PM

A specially modified vehicle is presented to an American service member from New York.

Ford's Diesel F150 Could Get a New Face, Too

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2016 - 2:29PM

It is expected that the Ford F150 will feature a new fuel-friendly diesel in the next few years and according to the crew at Autoblog, this new diesel engine could be accompanied by a front end refresh – including a new grille and a change in the headlight design.

Toyota Prius V Shines In Headlight Comparison To Mercedes, Audi, Cadillac

By John Goreham on March 30, 2016 - 1:10PM

The affordable Prius V’s available LED headlights score best in testing.

Corvette Z06 Should Be the Next GM Vehicle with the New 10-Speed Gearbox

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2016 - 12:47PM

Folks in New York are still checking out the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible with the new 10-speed automatic transmission at the ongoing auto show, but the internet is already abuzz with people calling for this new gearbox in the C7 Corvette Z06 – and I don’t think that they will be waiting for long.

I’ll take my 2016 Civic HT3 in a size 12 please

By Parks McCants on March 30, 2016 - 12:38PM

American Honda Motors sponsors concert series, powers “Eutopia” at Disneyland and co- sponsors every form of motorsports racing on the planet. I'll take my 2016 Civic HT3 in a size 12 please.

2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 @ New York Auto Show

Mercedes-AMG Goes Crazy With More Models

By Will Maley on March 30, 2016 - 11:38AM

We're a bit worried about Mercedes-AMG as it seems they are going a bit overboard in terms of model introductions.

Kia's Georgia Plant Builds Their Two Millionth Vehicle

By Will Maley on March 30, 2016 - 10:04AM

Almost seven years ago, Kia starting building vehicles in the U.S. at a new production facility in West Point, Georgia. Recently, the facility reached a milestone.

Forbidden Fruit: Forester Diesel W/ 6-Speed Manual

By Denis Flierl on March 30, 2016 - 7:32AM

The new 2016 Subaru Forester is launched in the UK. Would you like the turbo-diesel with a 6-speed manual gearbox option?

Government Goes Easy On Tractor Trailer Safety Regulations

By John Goreham on March 29, 2016 - 6:21PM

Is our government missing a chance to fix a solvable safety problem?

Saberhagen and Perez with the F150 MVP Edition

Ford F150 MVP Edition Celebrates the Kansas City Royals MLB Title

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2016 - 1:59PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will offer a limited edition Ford F150 to celebrate the Kansas City Royals World Series win and all 300 examples of the F150 MVP Edition will be built at the Ford plant in Kansas City.

GM Now Considering a Right Hand Drive Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2016 - 11:57AM

General Motors had initially stated that the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro would not be produced in right hand drive, but while speaking with the Australian site CarAdvice, it looks like the automaker is reconsidering a Camaro built for right-drive markets.

2017 Volvo S90 To Start At $47,945

By Will Maley on March 29, 2016 - 9:46AM

Volvo's replacement for the long-standing S80, the 2017 S90 will be arriving at dealerships later this summer. But how much will it set you back?

2017 Subaru Impreza: Ready Aim Fire Bullseye

By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2016 - 8:18AM

The 2017 Subaru Impreza just made its global reveal and it’s geared toward millennials. Did Subaru hit the target?

Why is Subaru So Loved By Their Fans?

By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2016 - 6:45AM

How does Subaru treat their loyal fans in Japan? By taking them to a secret research facility in the mountains of Japan for a fun day with their cars.

2016 Civic blind spot monitor saves Eugene, Oregon bicyclelist

By Parks McCants on March 28, 2016 - 7:04PM

There she was, sitting between my 2016 Civic passenger side mirror and the handicap ramp -- “I swear officer, I didn’t see her!” Thankfully Honda “Lane Watch ™” did.

Hotter Camaro Z/28 Still on the Way

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2016 - 3:38PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has just been introduced in the flesh at the New York Auto Show, but we can still expect an even hotter 6th gen Camaro in the near future – presumably being the next generation Z/28.

Rumored: Land Rover Plans A BMW X6 Fighter

By Will Maley on March 28, 2016 - 3:38PM

We'll admit we don't see the point of crossover coupes like the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. But automakers see something in it.

Don't Expect Big Changes for the 2017 Dodge Challenger

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2016 - 1:53PM

As we near the summer of 2016 the of 2017 Dodge Challenger is just around the corner, but despite some rumors floating around the internet, we shouldn’t be expecting big changes for the 2017 model year – although that should be a different story for 2018.

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