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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.

How feuding with the family suddenly gets this woman a new Subaru Legacy

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2015 - 8:46AM

How did feuding with the family work to one woman’s benefit? She wins a new 2016 Subaru Legacy sedan.

How Subaru uses motorsports to remarkably grow WRX STI interest

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2015 - 7:33AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI production car is a top seller for the brand and sales are up in the U.S. How does Subaru use motorsports to keep sales hot?

A Compilation of 2016 Toyota Prius First Driver Reports

A Compilation of 2016 Toyota Prius First Drive Reports

By John Goreham on November 20, 2015 - 12:23PM

For those with a very limited attention span, here are the highlights of 2016 Toyota Prius drive reports.

2016 Chevy Volt is Green Car of the Year

By John Goreham on November 20, 2015 - 11:11AM

Green Car Journal picks a car that is actually green this year for its annual award.

New BMW compact sedan, Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Why BMW needs this compact sedan to compete with the hot Mercedes CLA

By Denis Flierl on November 20, 2015 - 8:53AM

BMW will bring a new compact sedan concept to the Auto Guangzhou in China. Will BMW build it to compete with the Mercedes-CLA Class?

Video: How Impreza Sedan Concept reveals Subaru’s new future

By Denis Flierl on November 20, 2015 - 7:37AM

The 2017 Impreza is the first of a new-generation of Subaru vehicles. What’s coming in the near future?

Nissan Debuts Juke Stinger Edition and Color Studio Street Art Battle

By Aaron Turpen on November 19, 2015 - 10:59PM

The LA Auto Show had many unveilings, among which were the new Nissan Color Studio options, introduced through a street art battle with the Versa Note as a canvas, and a specially-designed Juke Stinger Edition.

Honda's Zero Emissions Clarity FCEV strikes a pose in Los Angeles

By Parks McCants on November 19, 2015 - 8:43PM

We've watched the evolution of Honda Fuel Cell technology for several decades. Finally, 2016 Clarity FCEV production model strikes a pose at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Nissan Navara Takes International Pick-up Award 2016

By Aaron Turpen on November 19, 2015 - 2:41PM

The all-new Nissan Navara pickup, the global version of the Nissan Frontier, won the coveted International Pick-up Award for 2016. Other contenders on the finalist list included the Ford Ranger and the Mitsubishi L200.

Revised 2016 Nissan Sentra debuts at LA Auto Show

By Aaron Turpen on November 19, 2015 - 2:08PM

Upgraded for the 2016 model year, the new Sentra has added content and some styling changes. Pricing starts at $16,780 MSRP.

All-New 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Price Undercuts Almost Every Competitor

By Patrick Rall on November 19, 2015 - 1:42PM

General Motors has used the 2015 LA Auto Show as the backdrop to announce the pricing for the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and with a base price starting at just $17,495 including destination, the new Chevy compact sedan undercuts literally every comparable sedan sold in America but two.

Watch the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Run 11s

By Patrick Rall on November 19, 2015 - 11:33AM

A video has surfaced on YouTube showing a new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang making a few quarter mile runs and with the help of a set of drag radials, this road course-ready pony car blasted through the top end traps in the high 11 second range – which is pretty solid for a car engineered to be the best-handling Mustang of all time.

2016 Toyota Prius Eco Is a 58 MPG EV Challenger For Cities

By John Goreham on November 19, 2015 - 11:23AM

The all-new Prius will have an extra-green trim.

New 2016 Mazda CX-9 has a 2.5-liter Turbo - MazdaSpeed3?

By John Goreham on November 19, 2015 - 10:17AM

The big Mazda news from the LA Auto Show is a new engine. Sadly the news is that it is going into the wrong vehicle.

Why is the 2016 BMW M2 missing from the LA Auto Show?

By Denis Flierl on November 19, 2015 - 8:17AM

Why didn’t BMW M GmgH bring the new 2016 M2 to the LA Auto Show? It’s taking a back seat to another M model.

Video: Subaru previews next-generation 2017 Impreza at LA Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on November 19, 2015 - 6:55AM

The new-generation of vehicles for Subaru is previewed with the Impreza SedanConcept at the LA Auto Show. How does this concept reveal Subaru’s future?

The New Wrangler Backcountry is Plum, isn't Crazy

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2015 - 5:03PM

The Chrysler Group has used the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show to show off the newest package for the Jeep Wrangler, and along with the Plum Crazy-like Xtreme Purple exterior hue, the new Backcountry package will include a list of standard features that will most certainly resonate well with the legions of rabid Jeep fans and casual new-SUV shoppers alike.

The 2016 Camaro SS Runs the Quarter in 12.2 seconds

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2015 - 2:46PM

The folks at Hot Rod recently got their hands on a pair of 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS coupes – one with the 6-speed manual and one with the 8-speed automatic – and they took them to the drag strip with the results being very impressive.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider – Offical Details and Images

2017 Fiat 124 Spider – Official Details and Images

By John Goreham on November 18, 2015 - 2:08PM

The all-new 124 Spider from Fiat has finally arrived. Here are all the details we have.

The Most Powerful Lincoln Ever Drops in LA - Meet the 2017 MKZ

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2015 - 1:22PM

The Lincoln MKZ shares a platform with the hot-selling Ford Fusion, but with the opening of the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, the MKZ is getting new features to make it less like the Fusion and more like a proper midsized luxury car – with 400 twin turbocharged horsepower.

2016 Mazda CX-3 review - An AWD alternative to the Mazda3

2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring AWD Review

By John Goreham on November 18, 2015 - 11:01AM

Mazda’s newest addition to the zoom zoom family offers an in interesting alternative to the Mazda3.

4 reasons why Subaru WRX earns ALG residual value award two years running

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2015 - 6:47AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX is the best sports car when it comes to retaining it’s value. Why did ALG give the award to WRX again?

Video: How 2016 BMW 340i encourages dangerous driving

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2015 - 6:38AM

The all-new 2016 BMW 340i is launching in the UK and some say a BMW ad encourages dangerous driving. Why did the UK pull the 340i ad?

2016 Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, WRX and Legacy

Why Subaru is suddenly the leading mainstream brand in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2015 - 6:28AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX, Outback, Forester, Crosstrek and Legacy earned individual awards to help the brand earn ALG’s Best Mainstream Brand award. What makes Subaru the best mainstream brand in America?

2016 Civic Coupe released to first impression mixed reviews

By Parks McCants on November 18, 2015 - 2:28AM

You’ll either love Civic Coupe’s look or you’ll hate it. But, will people buy it?

The 2017 Ford Escape Gets Edgier in LA

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2015 - 5:58PM

The 2017 Ford Escape will make its global debut this week at the 2015 LA Auto Show and while this is only a midcycle refresh of the popular compact SUV, it is a fairly elaborate change for one of Ford’s bestselling vehicles in the US market.

Invest a Million in Saleen, Get a Free Mustang

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2015 - 2:57PM

Saleen Automotive is looking to attract some big money investors and in exchange for all of the usual financial perks that you would expect with a million dollar corporate investment – the Saleen Automotive investment offers a Black Label Mustang for each $1 million cash infusion.

2016 Camaro Wins Motor Trend Car of the Year, Colorado Takes Truck Title

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2015 - 11:43AM

The folks at Motor Trend have announced their top car and truck for 2016 and, not surprisingly, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro was picked as their favorite car while the Chevrolet Colorado used diesel power to grab the MT truck of the year award for a second straight time.

Meet the man who turned Subaru into a high-demand commodity

By Denis Flierl on November 17, 2015 - 6:14AM

Subaru’s Tom Doll is named Motor Trend 2016 “Person of the Year.” What did Doll do to turn Subaru vehicles like the Outback into a high-demand commodity?

Jack Beckman's Dodge Charger Falls Short of Funny Car Championship

By Patrick Rall on November 16, 2015 - 3:04PM

Jack Beckman and his 2015 Dodge Charger R/T funny car came into the final event of the 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Championship with a shot of toppling Del Worsham and claiming the season championship, but Del beat Jack in a head to head battle and secured the title for the NHRA’s fastest bodied class.

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