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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.

Acura publishes full specifications for 2017 NSX Supercar

By Parks McCants on October 26, 2015 - 3:44PM

Alright, it looks like we’ll actually be sitting in the cockpit of Acura’s Halo Car sooner than later.

The Next Cobra Jet Mustang - It's Coming (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2015 - 2:18PM

Ford Motor Company rolled out a video this morning teasing what is almost surely the next generation Ford Mustang Cobra Jet race car – with the promise of “big performance news is in store for the 2015 SEMA Show”.

2016 Camaro SS Black Accent Package Concept

Two More 2016 Camaro Concepts Arrive Ahead of SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2015 - 12:36PM

General Motors has released information and images of two more customized 2016 Camaro Concepts headed to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas – with both of these being production-friendly packages that owners can create from the GM performance catalog.

Lexus begins building its top-selling ES 350 in Kentucky

By John Goreham on October 26, 2015 - 8:54AM

Toyota and Lexus continue to in-source in America.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Launch Edition Review - As Told By the Owner

By John Goreham on October 26, 2015 - 8:34AM

LeRoy Dennison is one of the lucky few that pre-ordered a Launch Edition Miata. Here's what he thinks of the car after about 2,000 miles.

How Subaru will free up production space for the hot-selling WRX/STI

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2015 - 7:59AM

Subaru is pumping out the 2016 WRX/STI performance sedans as fast as they can. How will they keep up with global demand?

How the 2017 Impreza was developed from Subaru's 1000 platform

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2015 - 7:48AM

50 years ago, Fuji Heavy Industries, (FHI) unveiled the new Subaru 1000 at the 12th Tokyo Motor Show on October 21, 1965. How is its platform related to the new 2017 Impreza?

2016 Civic takes Pedestrian Impact Safety to new levels

By Parks McCants on October 25, 2015 - 4:38PM

Granted no one that we know of wishes to collide with a pedestrian or cyclist on their daily commute. Guess what, it happens every 8 minutes

The Year of Honda continues with 2015 SEMA Show Las Vegas

By Parks McCants on October 25, 2015 - 3:46PM

2015 “The Year of Honda” continues at 2015 SEMA Show Las Vegas with a couple of exciting reveals.

Video: Take a fast lap in the BMW M2 around the Salzburgring

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2015 - 7:11AM

Get a 360 degree view of the all-new 2016 BMW M2 as it gets tested on the Salzburgring. Who is the driver Augusto Farfus who’s behind the wheel?

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

Why the cost of a used Subaru Forester is about to go up

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2015 - 7:02AM

The cost of a used Subaru Forester could be going up in the U.S. because of the demand for the cars in Cambodia. Why are they about to be scarce here?

Higgins’ 2015 WRX STI gets special livery for Rally GB

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2015 - 6:46AM

David Higgins had a special Rally America season by going undefeated. Now he gets a chance to go back home to Rally GB in a special 2015 Subaru WRX STI.

Upsized 2016 Honda Civic lighter than outgoing sedan

By Parks McCants on October 23, 2015 - 8:20PM

It’s that Honda engineering magic that keeps driving the lineup to new sales records. How does Honda up-size Civic while reducing weight?

Petty Edition Mustang GT will Challenge the Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2015 - 2:51PM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that a new limited edition version of the Mustang GT – named the King Edition – will offer 727 horsepower in its most powerful form and in announcing this new package, Ford took a direct shot at Dodge’s Hellcat cars with “only” 707 horsepower.

Dodge Might Bring an All Wheel Drive Challenger to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2015 - 1:19PM

The Chrysler Group offered up a few teaser images ahead of the 2015 SEMA Show and one picture shows the back of a new Dodge Challenger with GT and all-wheel drive badging, leading us to believe that the Mopar crew is bringing an all-wheel drive muscle car to SEMA.

Three nifty changes to the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Three nifty changes to the back of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

By John Goreham on October 23, 2015 - 8:28AM

The 2016 Tacoma is all-new, but some of its important updates ride in back.

Video: BMW M2 will make virtual launch first in Need for Speed

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2015 - 6:58AM

Do you want to get the BMW M2 feeling before the performance car makes its official launch? BMW will reveal the new 2016 M2 Coupe experience ahead of market launch in Need for Speed.

900hp EcoBoost Mustang Coming to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2015 - 12:53PM

We are likely to see a great many new Ford Mustangs on display at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, but one particular EcoBoost model will surely demand more attention than its counterparts – due to the 900 horsepower 4-cylinder mill tucked under the hood.

2016 Camaro Red Line Series Concept Coming to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2015 - 12:16PM

General Motors has started showing off the vehicles coming to the 2015 SEMA Show and Camaro fans will surely get their fill of 2016 models, with the first 6th generation Camaro to break cover being the gorgeous silver, red and dark grey Red Lines Series Concept shown here.

Hands-free devices can distract for 27 seconds of driving time

By John Goreham on October 22, 2015 - 9:57AM

A study by the University of Utah and AAA finds that hands-free devices are not the solution for distracted driving we may think.

How BMW M reduced weight in the all-new BMW M2 Coupe

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2015 - 6:55AM

The all-new 2016 BMW M2 Coupe is fast and light. How did BMW M reduce the weight in the new M2?

Is automatic driving coming to the next generation Subaru Outback?

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2015 - 6:46AM

Subaru unveils a new VIZIV Concept and it will feature advanced safety technologies. Will we see a new Outback with automatic driving?

2015 Lexus RC F Compared to the Hellcat and Sporty Cars On a Racetrack

2015 Lexus RC F Compared to Muscle Cars and Sporty Cars On a Racetrack

By John Goreham on October 21, 2015 - 7:49PM

We took the Lexus RC F on-track back to back with some popular muscle cars and sports cars. Here is one opinion.

2016 Honda Civic shares World-Compact-Car-Platform with Type-R

By Parks McCants on October 21, 2015 - 2:49PM

2016 Civic Sedan features a handful of Type-R driven performance attributes.

30 Honda Genuine Accessories available for 2016 Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on October 21, 2015 - 1:40PM

American Honda Motors makes personalizing your 2016 Civic simple, easy and affordable.

Official 2016 Dodge Charger Lineup Pricing

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2015 - 5:42PM

We have known for some time now that the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat would cost a few grand more than the 2015 models, but today we bring you pricing on the rest of the 2016 Charger sedan lineup – which includes some other prices going up, some going down and some staying the same for the new model year.

Win a 2016 Ford Mustang GT by Playing Forza 6 on Xbox One

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2015 - 2:38PM

Those Xbox One gamers who are proficient with the racing simulator Forza Motorsport 6 have a chance of winning a trip to Los Angeles and a 2016 Ford Mustang GT – all for literally doing nothing more than playing a video game.

COPO Camaro, C7 Corvette Z06, Ford F150 Raptor Lego Kits Coming

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2015 - 1:29PM

Have you been pining over the COPO Camaro, the Ford F150 Raptor or the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but there is no real way for you to afford the real thing in the near future, you will soon be able to park a Lego version of these legendary performance vehicles on your desk for less than $20.

Hellcat Jeep Could Pack Less Power, Will Still Dominate SUVs

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2015 - 12:43PM

A new report based on insider information suggests that the supercharged Hemi in the Hellcat powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will have less power than the Challenger or Charger – although it should still be enough to make it the best performing utility vehicle in the world.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Buyer Surprises

By John Goreham on October 20, 2015 - 8:28AM

The all-new fourth generation Mazda Miata has a few big changes buyers should be aware of.

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