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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.

Dodge Viper Finishes 3rd,10th in the Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2016 - 3:54PM

While the Viper Exchange.com team wasn’t able to claim a second straight win at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the #93 Dodge Viper GT3-R gave the team a podium finish for the second straight year while the #33 team car overcame a late night crash to finish in 10th.

Go Hellcat Hunting in this 718hp Ford Mustang GT from SEMA

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2016 - 2:57PM

This 2015 Ford Mustang GT fastback was heavily modified for the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with a unique exterior, a custom leather interior and a supercharger that lifts the output to 718 horsepower – and you can buy it on eBay right now for just $62,500.

Rumored: Ferrari To Reveal Updated FF At Lake Como

By Will Maley on February 1, 2016 - 1:49PM

The Ferrari FF, a 2+2 shooting brake sporting a V12 and all-wheel drive is now the oldest model in the lineup for the Italian sports car brand. But an invitation sent out by the prancing horse may change that.

Hendrick Pays $500k for 2016 Camaro SS #1, COPO #1 Brings 300k

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2016 - 12:26PM

Two different 2016 Chevrolet Camaro coupes hit the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale auction block this past weekend and when the final gavel had sounded, the first 2016 Camaro SS and the first 2016 COPO Camaro race car had combined to raise $800,000 for charity – with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick taking home the new SS.

Toyota Camry Hybrid Police Car Upsets Status Quo

By John Goreham on February 1, 2016 - 10:08AM

How did city managers, the chief of police and police officers react to using new Camry Hybrid cars for police vehicles?

More RS Models From Audi Are Destined For The U.S.

By Will Maley on February 1, 2016 - 9:52AM

While Audi gives us a small taste of their uber-performance vehicles known as RS, Europe enjoys the vast riches. But an Audi executive says more models are coming.

6 reasons Why the New Subaru Outback CVT Is Safer In the UK

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2016 - 9:10AM

In the UK, you will be safer than other motorists if you drive a 2016 Subaru Outback fitted with the Lineartronic automatic. What sets it apart?

Lasek In the Subaru WRX STI Can’t Keep Pace at Sno*Drift Rally

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2016 - 7:21AM

Lasek in the Subaru WRX STI rally car can’t handle the snow and ice at Sno* Drift Rally. What happened to Lasek and Drew?

2017 Honda Ridgeline our top story for January

By Parks McCants on January 31, 2016 - 11:59PM

No surprise here. The much anticipated next generation 2017 Honda Ridgeline was second only in popularity among our readers in 2015, to Civic Type-R. The buzz continues.

5 Cars the BMW M2 Will Beat With Conquest Sales

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2016 - 6:23AM

The new 2016 BMW M2 is ready to blow the doors off the competition. What are 5 cars the M2 will be conquesting?

2017 Acura NSX launch strategy working for Acura and charity

By Parks McCants on January 30, 2016 - 1:32PM

Rick Hendrick pays $1,200,000 for 2017 Acura NSX VIN #001 at Barrett Jackson Auto Auctions, Prescott, Arizona with all proceeds going to charity. What better way to launch the most exciting car in Acura history.

Rumored: Details Spill Out On Mercedes-Benz's New Truck

By Will Maley on January 30, 2016 - 11:10AM

Last April, Mercedes-Benz announced that it would be building a new midsize truck for certain markets. At first, a lot of us thought it was a joke. But we soon realized Mercedes wasn't fooling around.

Subaru Crosstrek vs Land Rover Defender: Who Wins? [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2016 - 8:00AM

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek competed with the Land Rover Defender across a series of difficult obstacles. Who wins?

1st 2016 COPO Camaro to be Sold Tonight - Watch it Live

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2016 - 4:32PM

The first COPO drag racing package for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be sold to the highest bidder tonight, when it hits the stage of the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction later today – and you can watch the action live on the Velocity channel as the COPO Camaro auction proceeds around 7pm EDT.

2017 Acura NSX ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’ Super Bowl 50 [Video]

By Parks McCants on January 29, 2016 - 3:15PM

2017 Acura NSX will tease Super Bowl fans with a first quarter commercial

Why did Lexus just committ the 2016 RC F to a race series?

Why did Lexus just commit the 2016 RC F to a race series?

By John Goreham on January 29, 2016 - 2:54PM

Authentication.

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The End: Land Rover Builds the Final Defender

By Will Maley on January 29, 2016 - 2:32PM

Today was a melon collie day at Land Rover's Solihull plant as the final Defender rolled off the line, ending a 68 year run of continuous production.

SEMA readies for 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup aftermarket

By Parks McCants on January 29, 2016 - 1:52PM

It looks like SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is anxious to accessorize your 2017 Honda Ridgeline, or at the least, measure it.

Definitive Video Proof that the Diesel Ford F150 is a Real Thing

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2016 - 1:39PM

A while back, some pictures surfaced showing what was believed to be a Ford F150 test truck with a diesel engine and while those pictures were rejected by some as proof of anything – this new video leaves absolutely no question that Ford is definitely tinkering with a diesel F150.

On 2016 RAV4 mid-size crossover safety is still expensive

On 2016 Toyota RAV4 mid-size crossover safety is still expensive

By John Goreham on January 29, 2016 - 12:17PM

The top-rated mid-size crossovers still charge extra for the safety they advertise.

BMW M2 Almost Completely Sold Out Before Dealer Launch

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2016 - 10:26AM

The new BMW M2 Coupe is already in dealer showrooms and it’s been a big success before it’s official launch.

Maserati Will Be Adding Hybrids To Their Lineup

By Will Maley on January 29, 2016 - 9:56AM

Maserati's boss Harald Wester isn't a fan of electric vehicles, saying they were 'nonsense'. So it seems somewhat ironic that the Italian brand will be adding plug-in hybrid powertrains to most of their lineup.

10 Reasons Why Subaru Forester Beats All Others in the Small SUV Class

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2016 - 7:28AM

Why is the 2016 Subaru Forester the perennial best-selling vehicle in the brand’s stable of all-wheel-drive vehicles?

Nissan Micra Cup 2016 Calendar and Car Design Revealed

By Aaron Turpen on January 28, 2016 - 7:00PM

The Nissan Micra Cup 2016 race series will begin in May and run through September, according to the official calendar release this week. The calendar now expands out of Quebec to include Ontario as well. Nissan also announced a new Micra Cup Limited Edition consumer trim for the 2016 model year.

RealTime Racing Acura TLX GT drops AWD for 2016 Pirelli World Challenge

By Parks McCants on January 28, 2016 - 6:28PM

A big “set-up” change for the 2016 Pirelli World Challenge will level the field a bit for Acura TLX GT

Mid-Engine Corvette to be Confirmed in 2016

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2016 - 3:17PM

Although GM execs have gone on the record insisting that there is no mid-engine Corvette being developed, the folks at CorvetteForum.com have inside information insisting that the mid-engine Corvette – or Zora, as it may be called – will be revealed in some manner during the 2016 calendar year.

Start/Stop Technology in the Ford F150 Should Be Embraced

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2016 - 1:23PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that all 2017 F150 pickups with an EcoBoost engine and while some people will complain about too much technology increasing the cost to consumers – this is a simple technology that is spreading across the industry, and it should be embraced.

The Dodge Challenger Could Soon be Chrysler's Smallest Car - Seriously

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2016 - 11:52AM

Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne recently stated that the Dodge Dart and the Chrysler 200 are on their way out of the lineup and if that proves to be true, the Dodge Challenger will be the smallest car in the Chrysler Group core brands – which is a pretty outrageous thing to consider.

Testing group says forward crash prevention and auto braking could save you

By John Goreham on January 28, 2016 - 11:26AM

Could save you from injury and also save you money. Here’s how.

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Rumored: Volkswagen Showing A Polo-Based Crossover At Geneva

By Will Maley on January 28, 2016 - 10:09AM

The Geneva Motor Show is just a couple of months away and already we are getting some ideas of what will be shown.

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