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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.

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD adds a green choice to CUV market

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD adds a greener choice to CUV market

By John Goreham on November 9, 2015 - 8:23AM

Toyota’s new 2016 RAV4 Hybrid AWD stands alone in a green field.

Watch the 2016 Toyota Tacoma un-stuck itself

By John Goreham on November 9, 2015 - 8:14AM

This may be the most impressive new capability of the all-new Tacoma.

2016 Subaru WRX STI NBR Challenge Package

You won’t see this exclusive Subaru WRX STI NBR Challenge Package on U.S. shores

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2015 - 7:37AM

Subaru commemorates the Nurburgring 24-hour victory with a special 2016 Subaru WRX STI NBR Challenge Package. Fans won’t see it in the U.S.

Video: 3 reasons why a new generation will flock to the new BMW M2

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2015 - 7:24AM

A new generation will be attracted to the new BMW M2 for more than one reason. It’s the least expensive M model, but there’s other reasons.

2017 Subaru Impreza spotted: It won’t look anything like the concept car

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2015 - 7:07AM

The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza has been seen testing under heavy camouflage in Japan. Will it resemble the Impreza 5-Door Concept?

2016 Honda Civic Coupe to debut at Los Angeles Auto Show

By Parks McCants on November 7, 2015 - 5:39PM

What will the production 2016 Civic Coupe look like, how much will it cost and when will it come to market?

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek

Why Subaru Outback is absolutely the hottest model in Australia

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2015 - 6:34AM

The 2016 Subaru Outback and Forester are hot items in Australia where SUV sales are overtaking passenger cars. Why is Outback the hottest model?

2017 Ridgeline design directive confirmed by Honda

By Parks McCants on November 6, 2015 - 9:03PM

Well sort of. We look to the Baja 1000 Ridgeline desert race truck for a clue or two.

How Subaru Impreza and Legacy bests the compact and mid-size segments

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2015 - 8:06AM

The 2014 Subaru Impreza compact and Legacy sedan are tops in the retained value compact and mid-size segments.

Video: 2016 BMW 340i M Performance MPPK bumps up power significantly

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2015 - 7:09AM

The new top 3 Series model, 2016 BMW 340i is at the SEMA Show and new M Performance parts will bump up the hp significantly.

2015 Lexus SEMA RC F Show Highlights

By John Goreham on November 5, 2015 - 4:23PM

Here’s what Lexus brought to the annual celebration of aftermarket add-ons.

The Ram Rebel Gets Bigger and Badder at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2015 - 1:56PM

The new Ram 1500 Rebel is the biggest and baddest factory half ton Dodge or Ram truck of the modern era, but at the 2015 SEMA Show, the Mopar crew has taken this rough and rugged factory package to an even more extreme level – with a fairly brief modification list.

14 Z06 Components Now Available for Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2015 - 1:12PM

C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray owners got some good news this week, as General Motors used the 2015 SEMA Show to introduce 14 new components of the Corvette Z06 which can now be purchased for the Corvette Stingray – lifting the “base” Corvette to a whole new level of performance.

The 2016 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang Races into SEMA, Runs 8s (Video)

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2015 - 12:24PM

As expected, Ford Motor Company introduced the 2016 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing package at this week’s 2015 SEMA Show and along with the news of the certified 8 second quarter mile times comes an awesome video showing just a quick glimpse of the quickest Mustang ever in action.

Viper ACR Smashes Lap Records at 13 Tracks, Including Laguna Seca

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2015 - 11:16AM

According to the folks at Dodge and the SCCA, the new Dodge Viper ACR has proven itself to be the most capable street legal track car in the world by setting new lap records at 13 different tracks around the United States – defeating cars that cost ten times as much at well-known road courses like Virginia International Raceway, Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca.

Track day comparison – Cadillac ATS-V vs. Lexus RC F

By John Goreham on November 5, 2015 - 10:22AM

We drove two of the best track-day cars on the market to see how they compare.

There’s not much to smile about for SRT USA in Las Vegas

By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2015 - 9:15AM

SRT USA wraps up a disappointing season in Las Vegas with three Subaru WRX STI GRC cars. What happened in the last round?

Video: Introducing the 2016 Subaru WRX with new wah-wah accelerator pedal

By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2015 - 7:00AM

What is a wah-wah guitar pedal doing on the 2016 Subaru WRX? Watch the video from Subaru Australia and see.

Why 2016 Subaru WRX STI leads all models in the stable

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2015 - 7:22AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI is the top model in Subaru’s lineup for the highest percentage of increase in sales for 2015. Why is the STI so popular?

BMW brings new M Performance enhanced M4 to SEMA

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2015 - 7:13AM

The BMW M4 Coupe gets new performance parts at SEMA. What’s new for the BMW M4?

How Subaru plans automatic driving by 2020

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2015 - 7:00AM

It’s called the VIZIV Concept and its at the Tokyo Motor Show now. What does this vehicle reveal about Subaru’s future plans?

Reasons to Embrade The Dodge Dart GLH at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2015 - 3:51PM

The information on the Dodge Dart GLH Concept has come out of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas and due to the standard 2.0L base engine, some enthusiasts who had high hopes for an SRT-level Dart are hating on the sporty compact sedan – but we should all look at what this car could lead to rather than what it is right now.

Electric cars fail to rebound in October

By John Goreham on November 3, 2015 - 2:39PM

EVs continue their sales slump even as manufacturers post record sales numbers overall.

Yes, Mopar Built an All Wheel Drive Challenger for SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2015 - 2:29PM

When the Chrysler Group offered up a teaser image of the new Dodge Challenger with a badge that read GT AWD, we speculated that it would be an all-wheel drive muscle car and we were right – as this mean looking Mopar muscle car will indeed spin all four wheels with Hemi power.

2016 Toyota Tacoma outsells Chevy Colorado 2 to 1 in October

By John Goreham on November 3, 2015 - 11:35AM

Apparently, the 2016 Tacoma changes have only helped sales.

Are all diesels dirty? EPA calls out fancy Porsche Audi VW diesels

By John Goreham on November 3, 2015 - 7:26AM

EPA issues its second Notice of Violation to the Volkswagen group. This time it is the pricey six-cylinder diesels EPA says are dirty.

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX S4 SporVita

2016 WRX S4 SporVita has the luxury interior every Subaru needs

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2015 - 7:00AM

Subaru chose the 2016 WRX to get the luxury interior that every Subaru needs as an option. What other model also gets has the Mario Levi luxury cabin?

First M Performance parts for 2016 BMW M2 revealed at SEMA

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2015 - 6:45AM

The 2016 BMW M2 and BMW M4 are all about more performance parts at SEMA. What’s new for the BMW M2?

David Higgins will run DirtFish WRX STI at GRC Las Vegas

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2015 - 6:39AM

SRT USA announced David Higgins will run a special Subaru WRX STI at the last round of Global RallyCross in Las Vegas. What’s the special livery?

The 2016 COPO Camaro is Here

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2015 - 10:52PM

General Motors has rolled out the next generation of the Chevrolet Camaro COPO drag racing package at the 2015 SEMA Show in a custom livery inspired by drag racer Courtney Force – with this unique muscle car headed to auction for charity in the future.

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