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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 Acura TLX released to dealerships with little fanfare

By Parks McCants on September 24, 2015 - 10:49PM

Without the arrival of our weekly news bulletin from our friends at Acura, we wouldn’t have known of the arrival of the 2016 TLX to select dealers Thursday September 24.

Why is this 2016 Tacoma tackling tire piles?

By John Goreham on September 24, 2015 - 6:15PM

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma test shows dealer education takes all forms.

The 2017 Ford Super Duty is Aluminum, Lighter and Stronger

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2015 - 2:59PM

Ford Motor Company has dropped the first bits of information on the 2017 F Series Super Duty pickups and while that information is brief at best, today’s announcement offers us our first images and the first official information on the next generation heavy duty Ford trucks – including the facts that they are lighter, stronger and wrapped in an aluminum skin.

2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcats Production Figures are Low for a Good Reason

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2015 - 1:25PM

The production numbers for the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have arrived online courtesy of the same site that posted the Hellcat Challenger productions numbers that we discussed yesterday, but for the 707hp sedan, production numbers are considerably lower for the 2015 model year.

Report casts doubt on all future diesels, not just VW’s cheat-fleet

By John Goreham on September 24, 2015 - 10:47AM

The agency that coordinated the study that brought Volkswagen’s cheating to light has some sobering news for diesel advocates, particularly those with any environmental conscience. According to the researchers, there is no diesel technology to meet coming standards

Why Subaru Legacy is the #1 safest car for your teen under $18K

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2015 - 5:11AM

The Subaru Legacy and Outback are two of the safest vehicles under $18,000 according to the IIHS. What makes Legacy the safest vehicle?

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2015 - 3:51PM

Ford Motor Company has offered up an infographic that breaks down the most popular exterior colors by trimline while also giving us an idea of what colors are the most popular in prime areas around the country – and across the board, black, white and grey are the most popular colors for the new F150.

Was an LS7 Cadillac ATS-V Spotted in Dearborn?

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2015 - 3:00PM

There have been rumors floating around the internet that General Motors might be working on a higher performance version of the Cadillac ATS-V with the LS7 V8 from the Camaro Z28, and local photographer Nathan Smith may just have witnessed one of these beasts in person parked along the streets of Dearborn, Michigan.

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Production Numbers Surface

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2015 - 2:27PM

A chart with the production numbers for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat popped up on my Facebook wall today with a Hellcat.org watermark, leading me to believe that these are the official production numbers by color and transmission for the 707hp Mopar muscle car.

Facing Jail Time for Diesel Cheating, VW CEO Winterkorn Quits

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2015 - 1:02PM

The investigation centering around Volkswagen Auto Group’s emission-cheating system on their popular diesel cars has taken an interesting turn, as CEO Martin Winterkorn has resigned from his position atop the massive automotive corporation – possibly in an effort to avoid jail terms that could come as a result of the diesel emission scandal.

Subaru issues updated TSB for excessive oil consumption issue

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2015 - 7:26AM

2011-2014 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza and Legacy oil consumption issue gets a new TSB. What will Subaru do now?

How BMW plays catch-up with new 3 Series parking assist feature

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2015 - 7:10AM

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is getting Parking Assistant for parallel and transverse parking. When will it be available?

2017 Subaru Forester could be getting new suspension and AWD upgrades

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2015 - 6:49AM

Subaru is in a mid-cycle with the popular Forester SUV and they may reveal the 2017 Forester next month. What changes are coming?

The New Victims of the VW Scandal

By Douglas Stansfield on September 22, 2015 - 5:30PM

As the EV reporter here, I find the recent scandal involving VW and its falsification of emission data somewhat ironic. This scandal is now likely to become a criminal investigation in the USA and claimed the VW CEOs job as reported today on Bloomberg or maybe not.

Cadillac Escalade V Could Pack Corvette Z06 Power

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2015 - 4:32PM

There are rumors floating around the internet that the Cadillac brand could look to expand the Escalade lineup further, including a possible Escalade V packing the 650 horsepower LT4 V8 from the Corvette Z06 and an advanced all-wheel drive system that would make it one of the baddest SUVs in the world – one that would rival the big utes from the likes of Bentley and Mercedes Benz.

Ford Mustang GT Leads 21 Sporty Cars in Bang for the Buck

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2015 - 1:20PM

If you are shopping for a 2-door sporty car here in the USA and you want as much power as possible for as little as possible, the 2016 Ford Mustang GT is still the top dog – beating the best performance cars from around the world in bang for the buck.

Volkswagen and Audi's uphill climb to regain trust

By John Goreham on September 22, 2015 - 1:01PM

As Volkswagen’s managers slowly own up to cheating on diesel emissions, the path back to owner trust appears steep. Truth in engineering is not helping.

Volkswagen says dirty diesels were sold in Europe as well

By John Goreham on September 22, 2015 - 8:18AM

VW says that its cheating was not just limited to the U.S. market.

How SIA gets ready for new Subaru 7-seat SUV

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2015 - 7:52AM

Subaru of Indiana Automotive has announced plans to expand it Indiana plant. Is Subaru getting ready for the new 7-seat SUV?

3 reasons why the BMW 3 Series makes 10 Best Cars of 2015

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2015 - 7:42AM

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is getting more recognition. What new top ten list did the 3 Series make?

2016 Honda Civic hatchback makes 3 in the ‘Year of Honda’

By Parks McCants on September 21, 2015 - 7:06PM

Not too long ago, the only subcompact or compact hatchback in the U.S. Honda stable was the Japanese upstart Fit. Is 3 hatchback choices too many?

2016 Hellcat Challenger Still Leads in Premium Bang for the Buck

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2015 - 2:09PM

The 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat costs a few grand more than 2015 model, but when compared to other American high performance cars and packages – the Hellcat Challenger still offers more bang for your buck than any of the American premium performance cars on sale this fall.

Detroit Cancer Charity Auction has GT350R Mustang, Super Bowl Tickets, More

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2015 - 12:27PM

A 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang and a long list of amazing items will be auctioned off for cancer charities this Saturday at Detroit’s Cobo Hall as part of the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball – allowing attendees the chance to go home with the rights to a 2016 Shelby Mustang, tickets to the Super Bowl, tickets to the American Idol finale and even a lunch with Ford boss Mark Fields.

Watch and Listen to the Camaro Six ZL1 Workout on the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2015 - 11:28AM

Last week I talked about my experiences in seeing what I believed to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 test cars in my home town and today, we have video of the new super-Camaro soaring around the world’s most famous road course – the Nürburgring in Germany – with plenty of chances to see and hear the ZL1 flexing its muscles.

Mazda wins design award from who?

By John Goreham on September 21, 2015 - 9:21AM

Mazda’s design team wins an award from an unlikely group.

Consumer Reports yanks VW diesels off recommended list

How will Volkswagen’s “dirty diesel” recall impact your vehicle?

By John Goreham on September 21, 2015 - 7:49AM

Will VW’s required fix affect performance? An important car guide thinks it could.

Volkswagen’s diesel cheating charges could spread to Europe

Will Volkswagen’s diesel cheating charges spread to Europe?

By John Goreham on September 21, 2015 - 7:05AM

The EPA says that Volkswagen has admitted to cheating on diesel car emissions. Is Europe the next shoe to drop?

Why 2016 Subaru Forester Active Edition is more than a commuter vehicle

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2015 - 6:59AM

Subaru Motor who is the official distributor of Subaru cars in Russia and Belarus, has introduced the 2016 Subaru Forester Active Edition. What sets it apart?

Video: How 2016 BMW M3 improvements surpass the BMW M1 Procar

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2015 - 6:16AM

Oktoberfest started in Munich and BMW designed a 2016 M3 with a special livery for the occasion. Watch race driver Martin Tomczyk push it hard. [video]

Video: Watch how Subaru BRZ GT300 is slowed down by crazy pit stop debacle

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2015 - 6:03AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 race car finishes 5th at SUGO Sports Land round six. What happened in the pits?

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