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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.

How the Shelby GT350 Mustang Makes Space Shuttle Tech Affordable

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2015 - 2:54PM

The new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang is a work of automotive art designed to dominate road courses and while the new Shelby Mustang has a long list of unique features that make it amazing, the ultra-lightweight carbon fiber wheels – which have traditionally been reserved for far more expensive exotic supercars – might just be the most groundbreaking item on the new GT350R.

One Simple Way to Improve the Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2015 - 12:57PM

The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the most track capable road car ever offered by General Motors, but as the company looks to improve the stunning supercar in the coming model years, there is one very simple way to better the Z06 – get rid of the power loss when the engine is hot.

Dodge Challenger Added to Extensive Airbag Recall List

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2015 - 12:13PM

As the Chrysler Group continues to pick through its vehicles to search for the troublesome Takata airbag inflators, around 88,000 examples of the Dodge Challenger have been added to the recall which has covered millions of vehicles around the United States.

Will the 2016 Mazda Miata retain its top quality ranking?

By John Goreham on July 13, 2015 - 11:53AM

The most commonly reported quality issues have to do with parts the Miata has never had -until now.

Your 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is here – hope you like red

By John Goreham on July 13, 2015 - 11:13AM

Good news for those who have been waiting for a new (red) Miata.

2015 BMW i8 vs. Lexus IS 350C convertible – Which is your better second car?

By John Goreham on July 13, 2015 - 9:23AM

We will let you in on a secret right away. The BMW i8 is a bit better in all but one way.

Why BMW M3 is the reason to see new Mission Impossible Rogue Nation [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2015 - 8:11AM

The 2015 BMW M3 could steal the show in the new Mission Impossible “Rogue Nation” movie starring Tom Cruise. How many M3s get destroyed in the movie?

2015 Infiniti QX80 Wins AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award

By Aaron Turpen on July 13, 2015 - 1:26AM

The QX80 won the Best-in-Class Luxury Segment award from the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards.

When will Nissan Leaf Drivers declare Range Anxiety Dead?

By Douglas Stansfield on July 12, 2015 - 11:38PM

Recently I posted an article that Nissan’s next version of the Leaf is planned to have 330 miles of range. Another article read that Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn stated range will be 3 and 4 times the current Leaf Range. Well that means 300 to 400 miles. So you know it is coming and the energy density of LiFePo4 cells are improving every day. Here is my surprise.

How BMW pulled off historic 1-7 DTM finish

By Denis Flierl on July 12, 2015 - 6:56AM

BMW Motorsport made history in the seventh race of the DTM season, claiming all of the top seven positions.

Why Aussie Subaru executive flied to Japan to plead for more Outbacks

By Denis Flierl on July 11, 2015 - 6:58AM

Subaru Australia is experiencing incredible sales of the new 2015 Subaru Outback. A Subaru exec in Australia pleads with FHI for more to sell.

How Lexus turns up the spindle grill on new 2016 ES 350

By John Goreham on July 10, 2015 - 4:52PM

Lexus is finding customers prefer the spindle grill and is making the most of it.

How the Turbo Camaro Could Beat the EcoBoost Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2015 - 3:18PM

We have been so focused on talking about the real world specifications of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro that we didn’t look at one of the most important aspects of a new vehicle – and a lower purchase price could play a big part in the new turbocharged 4-cylinder Camaro RS challenging the more powerful EcoBoost Mustang.

Dealers offer ‘Real’ July discounts on 2015 Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on July 10, 2015 - 1:40PM

Working in and around the auto industry, one sees a bit of shenanigans from time to time as to dealer promoted buyer’s incentives. How “Real” is Honda’s July Civic incentive?

Don't Fear the Manual Transmission Hellcat Challenger

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2015 - 12:39PM

As buyers have been quick to snatch up the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with the new 8-speed automatic transmission, it has created a surplus of models with a manual transmission so if you want to buy the 707hp muscle car this year, the 6-speed manual transmission shouldn’t be a sticking point in your purchasing decision.

2015 Toyota Camry supports American workers

Toyota Camry supports three-times more American workers than other top-ranked American cars

By John Goreham on July 10, 2015 - 11:20AM

Cars.com’s annual ranking of the most American-made vehicles is a little different than other rankings. Here’s why.

Australia getting Levorg and 4 new special limited edition Subarus

By Denis Flierl on July 10, 2015 - 7:38AM

The WRX based 2016 Subaru Levorg is heading to Australia. What will make this new model different from the Japan model?

8-Speed, Packages Gone from Dodge Challenger Hellcat Build Page

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2015 - 4:35PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has basically been not-for-sale for several months now due to the massive backlog of orders and as the company begins to wind down the hectic 2015 model year, several items have been removed from the build page on Dodge.com, including the 8-speed automatic transmissions and all of the option packages.

2 Promising Engines Rumors for Next GT500 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2015 - 3:56PM

While Ford Motor Company is focused on the launch of the new Shelby GT350 Mustang, the muscle car community is still eagerly discussing the prospect of a GT500 Mustang to rival the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and in those discussions, two interesting rumors have cropped up – including a Mustang with the monster EcoBoost from the Ford GT and a forced induction version of the GT350 flat plane V8.

2016 Turbo Camaro Could Be Far Lighter than EcoBoost Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2015 - 1:08PM

We still don’t have the official weight figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, but based on comments made by Camaro mastermind Al Oppenheiser when speaking with Autoblog, it sounds as though the turbocharged 4-cylinder Chevy muscle car could weigh significantly less than the popular EcoBoost Mustang – which could help make up for the power differential between the two.

This New Technology Could Extend Nissan LEAF's Range to 338 Miles

By Douglas Stansfield on July 9, 2015 - 10:21AM

How far do you need to go in a single day? If you spend 6 hours a day in a car and have an insane commune as a salesman or making delivers the future of unbelievable EV Range may be here for you. This recently released video shows one thing that is truly going to be the real time game changer for sure.

2015 Lexus CT 200h owners happier with car than BMW 3-Series owners

By John Goreham on July 9, 2015 - 10:14AM

A new survey reveals an uncomfortable truth about car ownership and the divide between what car magazines like and what real owners like when it comes to cars.

This Electric Van Is The Solution for EV Fans, Who Need More Than 7 Seats

By Douglas Stansfield on July 9, 2015 - 9:53AM

Do you want to drive an Electric Vehicle, but need more seating capacity than a Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt? Do you have a small church or small school that needs to ferry little ones from one place to another, but can’t fit them all in a Nissan Leaf?

Do you want a manual gearbox in that BMW M3/M4? BMW says not for long

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2015 - 8:40AM

According to recent reports, you won’t be able to get a manual gearbox in the new BMW M3 or BMW M4. Why is BMW likely dropping the manual?

Why these 2 cheap Subarus are car thieves top choice

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2015 - 8:25AM

The Subaru Forester and Subaru Impreza are in the top ten most stolen cars in New Zealand. Why are the two Subarus popular targets with car thieves?

Infiniti Recreates 'Blond in a Ferrari' Scene From Lampoon's Vacation

By Aaron Turpen on July 8, 2015 - 1:23PM

The video features the 2015 Infiniti QX60 and, of course, a blond in a Ferrari in tribute to National Lampoon's Vacation. But with a surprise twist.

Consumer Reports - 2015 Toyota Tacoma ride like being stung by wasps

By John Goreham on July 8, 2015 - 11:36AM

Consumer Reports takes a stab at truck reporting and disses the Tacoma while calling the Chevy Colorado “elite.”

GM: No 7:08 Nurburgring Lap for the C7 Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall on July 8, 2015 - 11:05AM

After talking yesterday about the rumored 7:08 lap time turned in by the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at the Nürburgring, a new report citing information from General Motors unequivocally states that the 7:08 Ring time did not happen.

Ford Punishes the 2017 F150 Raptor in the Desert

By Patrick Rall on July 8, 2015 - 10:37AM

While Ford Motor Company has continued to hold back all of the key details of the 2017 SVT Raptor F150, the automaker recently issued a brief statement explaining that the newest Ford sport truck has completed over a thousand miles of desert testing – and it did so with flying colors.

Ride along on 780hp Subaru “Gobstopper II"s incredible Goodwood run [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2015 - 7:50AM

Olly Clark set the fastest Goodwood Festival of speed hillclimb run this year. Climb aboard the 780hp Subaru WRX STI and see how fast it really is.

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