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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.

2016 Toyota Mirai launch goes awry due to lack of fueling stations

By John Goreham on January 18, 2016 - 11:53AM

Another electric vehicle launch stalls at the gates.

2016 Callaway Camaro SS Packs 600+ Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2016 - 11:26AM

The high performance tuning experts have gotten their hands on a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS and the results are impressive – with promises of more than 600 horsepower with this simple supercharger package.

2016 Ford Mustang GT California Special Shines in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2016 - 10:39AM

Ford Motor Company announced the 2016 Mustang GT California Special almost a year ago, but at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, attendees can check out this popular premium upgrade package in person.

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Hyundai's N Performance Division Plans To Work Their Magic On Genesis

By Will Maley on January 18, 2016 - 9:31AM

Hyundai has some ambitious plans for their new luxury sub-brand when it comes to performance.

Watch 400hp Subaru WRX STI run 10s [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2016 - 8:14AM

Watch this 2002 Subaru Bugeye STI run a fast 10.99 ET at the drag strip. It’s running an Outback 2.5-liter boxer powerplant?

Subaru announces rare rear-drive Levorg hatch for BTCC

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2016 - 7:50AM

Subaru UK is back into motorsport and they are bringing the Levorg sports tourer to BTCC. A rear-wheel-drive Subaru?

Honda week in review: 2016 Honda Civic, Ridgeline, Detroit Show

By Parks McCants on January 17, 2016 - 5:01PM

The reinvented 2016 Honda Civic and the Detroit Auto Show Topped the news, with Ridgeline Pickup thrown into the mix for good measure.

Subaru WRX AWD is good the STI is better

By Denis Flierl on January 17, 2016 - 6:38AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX uses a different AWD system than the WRX STI. What makes the STI’s better?

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon Is A Canada Only Vehicle

By Will Maley on January 16, 2016 - 11:15AM

Mercedes-Benz has decided that North America deserves another wagon. The bad news is that it is destined only for Canada.

5 reasons why next-gen Impreza is a revolutionary new launch for car shoppers

By Denis Flierl on January 16, 2016 - 8:36AM

The Impreza 5-Door Concept makes its North American debut. Why is the 2017 Impreza the most important new vehicle launch for compact car shoppers?

2017 Lexus LC 500 Run-Flat Tires – Good or Bad?

By John Goreham on January 15, 2016 - 3:03PM

We are not fans of run-flat tires on most cars, but will they work on the 2017 Lexus LC 500?

Corvette Team Overcomes Early Fire to Shine in Daytona

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2016 - 2:49PM

Last week during the opening stages of the Roar Before the 24 at Daytona Motor Speedway, we reported that one of the Corvette Racing teams had experienced a fire, but with the first official event of the 2016 IMSA endurance racing season finished up – the Corvette Racing cars ended up turning in the 2nd and 4th quickest lap times in the GT LeMans class.

See it at your local auto show - 2016 Toyota Prius

By John Goreham on January 15, 2016 - 2:44PM

The all-new Prius is coming to an auto show near you.

What to Expect from the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Pickup

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2016 - 1:32PM

The Chrysler Group has confirmed that there will be a Jeep Wrangler pickup coming sometime in 2017, but what should we really expect from the small Jeep truck? Today, I bring you a few thoughts on what the Wrangler pickup might look like when it finally arrives.

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Mercedes Drops AMG Sport Trim

By Will Maley on January 15, 2016 - 12:49PM

Despite introducing the AMG Sport trim only last year as a way to provide a gap between standard Mercedes-Benz models and AMG models, the German automaker has decided to shutter it.

Ford Focus RS Production Begins in Germany

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2016 - 12:14PM

If you have been eagerly awaiting your chance to buy the high performance Ford Focus RS in the United States, your wait is nearing an end, as production of the hottest Ford hatch has begun in the company’s plant in Saarlouis, Germany.

5 improvements are announced for Subaru WRX STI NBR and GRC cars

By Denis Flierl on January 15, 2016 - 7:53AM

Subaru will participate in the Nurburgring 24-hr race and GRC with the 2016 WRX STI, and the SUPER GT Series with BRZ. What improvements are coming to the cars?

Subaru gives Bucky Lasek his first shot in a WRX STI rally car

By Denis Flierl on January 15, 2016 - 7:19AM

In two weeks, Bucky Lasek will make his stage rally debut at Snow*Drift Rally. Why won’t David Higgins be driving?

2016 Honda Civic active safety features help earn IIHS Safety Pick+ rating

By Parks McCants on January 14, 2016 - 8:11PM

The first time you mentally entrust the safety of self and passengers to the car that you’re driving is a bit of a head trip!

The World's 1st Twin Turbo 2016 Camaro SS Makes 650rwhp

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2016 - 6:03PM

Since the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro officially hit dealerships late last year, shops around the country have been quick to show off their souped-up 6th gen Camaros, but SS coupe from Redline Motorsports is the first in the world to add a twin turbo setup to the next generation muscle car – with more than 650 rear wheel horsepower on an otherwise stock motor.

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Ken Block Running Full World RallyCross Championship in 2016

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2016 - 3:53PM

Ken Block and his crew in the Hoonigan Racing Division have announced that they are taking their Ford Fiesta ST racecar abroad to compete in the full World RallyCross Championship schedule – with stops in 11 countries over the course of 8 months this year.

The New Lincoln Continental is Beautiful, Powerful and Front Wheel Drive

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2016 - 1:42PM

The new Lincoln Continental made its production earlier this week at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show and with that debut comes more of the vital information including features, the engine lineup and the fact that this large luxury sedan has stuck with the front-wheel drive configuration that most luxury automakers have left behind.

Virtually Drive the Viper, Ford GT and Shelby GT350 at the NAIAS

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2016 - 11:28AM

Those folks who attend the Detroit Auto Show over the next week and a half will have a chance to virtually drive the Dodge Viper, the Ford GT supercar, the Shelby GT350 Mustang and a host of other vehicles – some of which actually allow spectators to sit in the actual vehicle while using the driving simulator.

Kia Has Something Special For Chicago

By Will Maley on January 14, 2016 - 11:03AM

Next month will be the Chicago Auto Show. While it is the smallest auto show in the U.S., some automakers save some big debuts for it.

Subaru announces another weak Limited Edition WRX STI/BRZ duo

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2016 - 8:19AM

Subaru Canada gets a new limited edition 2016 WRX STI and BRZ. They are called 光 Hikari Editions. Are they really all that special?

Spend $5,500 to make your M3/M4 go 0.1 second faster 0-60?

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2016 - 7:43AM

The new BMW M3/M4 Competition Package adds even more power and performance to the BMW M3/M4 performance cars. How much will it cost?

Is 2017 Honda Ridgeline enough truck for you? [Photo update from Detroit]

By Parks McCants on January 13, 2016 - 7:40PM

Is 2017 Ridgeline enough truck for you? Torque News Managing Editor Patrick Rall provides us with a photo update from Detroit.

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Audi's A4 Surprise At the Detroit Auto Show

By Will Maley on January 13, 2016 - 3:46PM

We knew that Audi would be showing off the 2017 A4 sedan for its North American debut this week. We weren't expecting the German automaker to also a world debut of a new A4 variant.

Chevrolet Bolt EV Packs 200hp, 266tq and 200 Miles of Electric Range

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2016 - 3:10PM

The new Chevrolet Bolt EV made its formal production debut earlier this week at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, bringing us the full details on the industry’s most capable, affordable electric vehicle.

2017 NSX inspired Acura Precision Concept presents beauty without the beak

By Parks McCants on January 13, 2016 - 2:54PM

First impressions often capture our interest in a specific car, in this case Acura has our attention.

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