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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.

Drive the Toyota RAV4 Inside of the Chicago Auto Show, See Marty McFly's New Truck

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2016 - 6:07PM

Toyota has massive plans for the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, including a long list of vehicles including some race cars, specially customized show vehicles, concept cars, the newest production vehicles and interactive displays – including the opportunity to drive the new RAV4 inside of Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Toyota Work Stoppages In Japan Unlikely To Affect U.S. Inventory

By John Goreham on February 3, 2016 - 3:00PM

An explosion in a steel mill has forced Toyota to limit production in Japan. Here’s why it won’t make much difference to the American market.

5,500 People Tried to Buy the 69 2016 COPO Camaro Drag Cars

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2016 - 1:11PM

The COPO drag racing package is the quickest of all factory built Chevrolet Camaro models and with the 2016 models arriving, Chevrolet received more than 5,500 purchase inquiries for the 6th gen Camaro drag car – but only 68 will actually get to buy one.

Ford is Taking the 2017 Raptor F150 Off Road Racing

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2016 - 12:04PM

Ford Motor Company has announced they are taking a 2017 Raptor F150 off-road racing in the factory stock racing class of the Best in the Desert series, which will help to show off how rugged this new Raptor will be in the roughest conditions possible – and almost entirely with the same components that will be featured on the production road truck.

Volkswagen Sends A Proposed Fix For The 3.0L TDI

By Will Maley on February 3, 2016 - 11:51AM

Volkswagen is crossing their fingers as they hope the proposed fix for the 3.0L TDI V6 passes muster with the EPA and California Air Resources Board.

The Three Real Reasons Toyota Just Killed Its Scion Brand

By John Goreham on February 3, 2016 - 10:30AM

Toyota made it official today. Scion is gone. Here's why.

Watch Strange Foot Model Show Off Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2016 - 7:50AM

It’s 1000 of 1000 special edition Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0. What’s up with the foot model?

2016 Subaru WRX STI Gets in High Gear For Winter

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2016 - 7:33AM

2016 Subaru WRX/STI sales are good in spite of January’s winter stronghold. This is when they come out to play.

Breaking: Scion Brand Gets Axed By Toyota After 13 Years

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2016 - 6:58AM

Scion is going away as the youth-oriented brand of Toyota Motor Company. For cars like the Scion FR-S, Scion iA and iM, this will be their last year with the Scion badge.

2.0 liter engine safety recall predicted for 2016 Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on February 2, 2016 - 8:04PM

Perhaps Honda’s motto should be “better safe than sorry” when it comes to the first and hopefully only recall for 2016 Civic. Honda predicts a recall anouncement Friday.

2016 Civic sales spearhead January record for American Honda

By Parks McCants on February 2, 2016 - 6:34PM

American Honda sets a new January sales benchmark spearheaded by the all new Civic. The numbers are staggering.

The Cadillac ELR is Headed for Extinction and I’m Bummin'

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2016 - 6:06PM

The folks at Automotive News announced yesterday that the extended range Cadillac ELR – essentially the luxury coupe version of the Chevrolet Volt – will not continue on into a next generation and with the ELR being one of my favorite vehicles on the market today – I am sad to hear that the beautiful electric Caddy coupe is headed for the automotive graveyard.

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Dodge Challenger, Charger Post Best January Ever

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2016 - 4:53PM

Although Old Man Winter was particularly harsh on some areas of the United States in January, that didn’t stop the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger from posting their best first-month sales ever – with both of these large, rear wheel drive cars bucking the small car trend thanks in part to low gas prices.

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Porsche Passes On Autonomous Technologies

By Will Maley on February 2, 2016 - 4:09PM

It seems every automaker from General Motors to Mercedes-Benz is working on some sort autonomous technologies. Luckily for those who care about driving, there are some automakers who are staying out of autonomous tech.

Mustang Wins in January as Camaro Sales Remain Slow

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2016 - 2:16PM

January 2016 sales figures are in for the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger and this is one of those months that you should file under “T”, for Things that we didn’t expect – as the Mustang has once again dominated sales with the Camaro spike still unseen.

Fire Risk Forces Mazda To Issue Stop-sale Order On 2014-2016 CX-5

By John Goreham on February 2, 2016 - 1:37PM

A serious recall on the CX-5 is underway.

2016 Toyota RAV4 Just Beat Honda CR-V Sales For Second Straight Month

By John Goreham on February 2, 2016 - 1:17PM

Toyota’s RAV4 is shaping up to be the segment leader for 2016

2016 Toyota Tacoma Sales Up Colorado Down - Diesel Doesn’t Help

By John Goreham on February 2, 2016 - 12:10PM

Are January’s sales an indicator of a broader trend?

How Not to Drive Your Small SUV in One Easy Lesson

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2016 - 7:39AM

How fast was he driving a new Subaru Forester as he blew past the state police?

Subaru Chooses Puppy Bowl XII Over Super Bowl 50

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2016 - 7:18AM

With Super Bowl 50 ads running in the millions, you won’t see tiny Subaru on Feb 7 when the Denver Broncos play the Carolina Panthers.

Corvette Racing Finishes 1-2 at Daytona in Thrilling Last Lap Battle (In-Car Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2016 - 4:43PM

The Corvette Racing team came into the 2016 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway with the hopes of taking home a second straight win in the GT LeMans class and in the end, the 24 hour race couldn’t have gone any better for the C7R teams – finishing 1-2 in the class and 7-8 overall in a thrilling last lap shootout.

2017 Honda Ridgeline goes big for Super Bowl 50 [Video]

By Parks McCants on February 1, 2016 - 4:34PM

I’m one of those ‘Cool Cats’ that watch the Super Bowl for the commercials.

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?

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