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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.

Vaughn Gittin Jr is Taking His Mustang Road Racing

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 4:06PM

Vaughn Gittin Jr is arguably the most famous American ever to compete in the action packed world of drifting, but this weekend, Gittin and his trusty Ford Mustang are going road racing in the multi-class Trans Am Series.

Chrysler, GM Offer the Most Manual Transmission Models

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 1:12PM

If you are a Chrysler Group or General Motors fan who likes to row your own gears, you are in luck, as "FCA" and GM offer far more models with manual transmissions than do any of the other automakers doing business in the United States – with the Chrysler Group taking the slight edge overall.

The Hellcat Jeep Trackhawk Confirmed - Unofficially

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 12:36PM

In addition to the big Dodge rumors that we covered yesterday, the Chrysler dealer announcement event earlier this week introduced the Hellcat powered Jeep SRT Trackhawk – a 707 horsepower beast that will almost surely be the quickest, the fastest and the most powerful factory-stock sport utility vehicle anywhere in the world.

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What buyers want from 10th Gen 2016 Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on August 27, 2015 - 12:04PM

Arguably the best selling car in Honda history, Civic sedan and coupe remain a good value for your car buying dollar. So what’s the big deal, what are buyers looking for in the 10th generation Civic?

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester

What Subaru has in common with BMW, Mercedes, Tesla and Rolls Royce

By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2015 - 6:57AM

Subaru vehicles like the 2016 Outback and Forester now have something in common with BMW, Mercedes, Bentley and Rolls Royce.

How the Corvette ZR1 Will Inspire the Final Holden Commodore

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2015 - 5:40PM

The Holden Commodore high performance sedan is likely to meet its demise after the 2017 model year, but before the car known in the US as the Pontiac G8 and the Chevy SS drives off into the sunset, the Australian brand wants to make one final super-sedan sporting the Commodore name – with the heart of the C6 Corvette ZR1.

5 Key Dodge Rumors from the Dealer Announcement Event

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2015 - 2:44PM

Based on unofficial information coming from Chysler’s national dealer announcement event yesterday in Las Vegas, the Dodge Challenger, Charger, Dart and Durango could all be getting exciting new performance packages in the coming years – although they are all at least a couple of years away.

2016 Mazda CX-5 and Mazda6 take safety to a new level

By John Goreham on August 26, 2015 - 2:23PM

If you thought all Top Safety Pick Plus-rated vehicles were the same, think again.

2016 Mazda3 Celebrates National Dog Day with new award

Mazda Celebrates National Dog Day with new 2016 Mazda3 award

By John Goreham on August 26, 2015 - 1:57PM

Autotrader puts the Mazda3 on a list of best cars for dogs.

Ford Ranger Could Return to the US in 2018

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2015 - 12:52PM

According to the folks at the Detroit News, the Ford Ranger could return to the US market sometime in 2018 or 2019, with production based at the Wayne Assembly Plant which currently builds the Ford Focus – but when the Focus production moves to Mexico, the Ranger could return to the Motor City and the United States.

How Pastrana will try to upset Higgins perfect season in the 2015 WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2015 - 6:57AM

The Ojibwe Forests Rally starts tomorrow and Higgins driving the 2015 Subaru WRX STI is shooting for a perfect season. Will teammate Travis Pastrana spoil it?

Subaru is recalling new Outback and Legacy for possible fire risk

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2015 - 5:58AM

Recall notice: 2015-2016 Subaru Outback and Legacy models. Why is there a possible fire risk in these models?

Update on the 1000hp Forza Tuning Hellcat Challenger

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2015 - 3:35PM

The folks at Forza Tuning have rolled out the latest video showing their Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat project car, complete with a stage 4 package that the company states will produce better than 1,000 horsepower at the crankshaft.

6 Interesting Facts on British 2015 Ford Mustang Buyers

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2015 - 2:53PM

Ford UK has offered up some information on the popularity of the 2015 Ford Mustang in the local market, including the most popular options and the fact that the new Mustang is sold in in the UK until the middle of 2016.

New 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cup Racer Looks Sweet

By John Goreham on August 25, 2015 - 12:06PM

America’s favorite race car looks the part in new duds.

Old Camaro Plant Gets New Life Through 2017

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2015 - 10:46AM

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be built in Michigan and that led many to believe that the plant which built the 2010-2015 Camaro would be shut down, but General Motors has increased production of the popular Chevy Equinox crossover – giving the Oshawa plant workers hope through the 2017 calendar year.

2016 Subaru BRZ tS, 2016 Subaru Impreza Sport hybrid

STI displays 2016 BRZ tS and first Levorg STI at Suzuka Circuit

By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2015 - 7:57AM

Subaru Tecnica International brings 2 examples of their tuning abilities to round 5 of the SUPER GT at Suzuka Circuit. A 2016 BRZ tS and the first Levorg STI.

Camaro Funny Car Gets Win #3, Hight's 1st of 2015

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2015 - 3:38PM

This past weekend in Brainerd, Minnesota was a big one for both John Force Racing, Camaro fans and Chevrolet drag racing fans, as Robert Hight scored his 1st win of the 2015 NHRA season, giving the new Camaro funny car program its 3rd win of the season while improving his chances of making the playoff run for the season title.

Beckman, Hagan Pilot the Dodge Charger to New Records

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2015 - 3:07PM

While the Dodge Charger teams weren’t able to tie down their 14th win in the 17 races this season this past weekend in Brainerd, Jack Beckman and Matt Hagan were both able to lay down record-setting runs with their Hemi powered funny cars while also extending their lead in the season standings.

The New Shelby GT350 Mustang is Almost Here

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2015 - 1:20PM

Ford Motor Company announced that late last week, the first 2015 Shelby GT350 Mustang rolled off of the assembly line at the Flat Rock, Michigan facility – meaning that prospective buyers are that much closer to taking home their new road race-ready muscle car.

Toyota hybrids outsell EVs 8 million to 1 million to date

By John Goreham on August 24, 2015 - 11:51AM

Milestones continue to be made even as U.S. green-car sales drop like a rock.

Where the ultra-exclusive BMW 340i 40th Anniversary Edition is headed

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2015 - 7:25AM

Japan will be getting a special 40th Anniversary Edition 2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan. What sets it apart and how many of the special editions will make it to Japan?

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Legacy

Why EyeSight is catching on in the new Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2015 - 7:13AM

Subaru EyeSight is selling at a 43 percent clip in the 2015 Subaru Outback, Forester and Liberty. Why is the preventive safety system so popular?

2016 Tacoma TRD - Goodyear beats out BF Goodrich K/O Michelin ORP

By John Goreham on August 24, 2015 - 7:07AM

The all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma comes with Goodyear tires.

American Engineering Student Wins Formula One Internship

By Aaron Turpen on August 23, 2015 - 12:21AM

Infiniti just completed their annual Performance Engineering Academy trials and an American student took one of five global spots as an engineering intern for Formula One with the Infiniti Red Bull team.

Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle long distance Road Trip gone bad

By Douglas Stansfield on August 22, 2015 - 12:18PM

Can you plan a long distance trip with a Nissan Leaf? Should you even attempt it? How scary is it to go outside the 80 mile safe zone of the Nissan Battery’s comfortable range?
Can eco driving and expert planning prevent inevitable “fill up” problems from occurring?

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Honda retains ‘Truck-tough’ in 2016 Pilot [Video]

By Parks McCants on August 21, 2015 - 6:51PM

2016 Honda Pilot Elite tops the mainstream 3-row SUV segment in high- tech driven convenience features, but how about “truck-toughness” and utility, something that Pilot owners count on.

7 Options for the 2016 Challenger, Charger Hellcat Priced

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2015 - 4:10PM

We have already brought you a look at the initial pricing figures for the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, and today we bring you pricing on the short list of options available for the new model year including 7 choices for the coupe and 6 for the sedan.

Nissan Murano Hybrid Announced, but Not in the U.S. (yet)

By Aaron Turpen on August 21, 2015 - 3:30PM

Nissan has announced that the all-new Murano crossover will have a hybrid variant, which will debut in the Chinese market. It may come to North America, but Nissan is playing that close to the vest.

2016 Camaro Priced Much Higher than Mustang, 2015 Camaro

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2015 - 1:50PM

General Motors has announced the pricing for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and not surprisingly, the 6th gen Chevy muscle car costs more than the new Ford Mustang while in V8 form, the new Camaro SS costs a couple grand more than the outgoing models.

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