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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.

Ford Focus RS Costs More, Will Beat the STI and Evo

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2015 - 2:47PM

The Ford Focus RS is finally coming to the US after dominating the hot hatch segment in Europe for ages, and today, we have the most important bits of information for a car like this – including the price, the top speed and the 0-60 time of the turbocharged hatchback.

Four Door Corvette Gets a Facelift for 2016

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2015 - 12:32PM

The Chevrolet SS – the car billed by General Motors as a four door Corvette – has gotten some minor changes for the 2016 model year, although basic performance features and figured will all remain the same for the new year.

U.S. Toyota Tundra, Tacoma plant tops 4 million engines

By John Goreham on September 17, 2015 - 12:07PM

The Alabama plant reaches a milestone.

two 9 second Hellcat Challenger timeslips

2 Hellcat Challengers Break into the 9s

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2015 - 10:57AM

We have featured a handful of Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat quarter mile runs over the past year, but yesterday, the first two modern Mopar muscle cars broke into the 9 second range, with one cracking into the high 9s while the second got way into the 9s.

Nissan Gripz: What if LEAF Wanted to be a Chevy Volt?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 17, 2015 - 8:57AM

What if the Nissan LEAF crossed over to be a Chevy Volt? Would that increase market share? Is there a segment of young consumers that want a Crossover EV Performance car? The Nissan Gripz is a concept car that is extremely stylish for the younger generation and in this video it is screaming for attention.

What do you think of the Porsche's new all-electric concept Mission E?

By Armen Hareyan on September 17, 2015 - 8:42AM

Porsche revealed its all-electric Mission E concept with some amazing characteristics and unknown price.

How Subaru uses a desire for challenge to entice global buyers

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2015 - 7:26AM

Subaru is at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015 and brings the new 2016 Levorg sports tourer to the show. How do they entice Europeans to buy the wagon?

How special one-off 2016 BMW M3 is dedicated to partying

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2015 - 6:33AM

BMW M GmbH will unveil a one-off 2016 BMW M3 “Munchner Wirte” to help celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany. How is this car tied to motorsport?

2016 Civic YouTube reveal: A bit more Night Riots than Civic

By Parks McCants on September 16, 2015 - 10:44PM

While Sage Marie and Honda engineering did a commendable stage presentation of Honda’s next best seller, from an auto journalist point of view, 2016 Honda Civic took a back seat to Boy Band Night Riots. Frankly, that’s not what most Honda fans anticipated

Honda taps band Night Riots for 2016 Civic YouTube reveal

By Parks McCants on September 16, 2015 - 5:53PM

Honda’s been on the concert music circuit for years. And according to our friends in Torrance, Civic is most popular car with U.S. young millennial drivers.

How Does GM Improve the C7 Corvette?

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2015 - 3:05PM

The C7 Chevrolet Corvette has proven to be incredibly popular, posting strong sales numbers month after month after more than a full year of being on sale, but with the constant push to stay ahead of the competition, how will GM improve the Corvette?

Don't buy that tire and wheel protection warranty

We give tire and wheel protection warranties a thumbs down

By John Goreham on September 16, 2015 - 11:27AM

Tire and wheel warranties seem like a good idea until you actually need them.

George W Bush with the 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Raises $885k for Military Charity

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2015 - 10:45AM

A while back we brought you the news that a 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang signed by President George W Bush would be auctioned off to support military charity and with Ford Motor Company issuing a release on the results of that auction, we know that the Bush-signed super-Stand raised a whopping $885,000 for charity.

The Next Dodge Charger Could Get a Massive Infotainment Upgrade

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2015 - 10:18AM

Last week, the Chrysler Group showed off the 2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit with a gigantic 12.1 inch infotainment screen mounted in the dash and while that huge touchscreen is currently reserved for the police package – it looks like an ideal addition for the future civilian version.

What the new 2016 BMW 3 Series and the i8 have in common

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2015 - 8:07AM

BMW has come out with the new 2016 3 Series 318i in Europe. Would the 3 cylinder ever catch on in the U.S.?

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru Levorg, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru XV

Absolutely yellow Subaru WRX S4 and Levorg will run with the bicycles

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2015 - 6:58AM

Subaru uses vehicles like the 2016 WRX S4 and Levorg as support for the 2015 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race. How long has Subaru done this?

How ‘plus sizing’ improves 2016 Honda Civic performance

By Parks McCants on September 15, 2015 - 6:42PM

Noting the standard equipped ‘plus sizing’ tire trend in today’s chassis engineering and automotive body designs, wheel and tire sizing plays a critical part in 10th gen 2016 Honda Civic. How does it work and what does it do?

Mazda Koeru Concept foreshadows 2017 CX-6 crossover

By John Goreham on September 15, 2015 - 3:40PM

Mazda is preparing a larger 5-passenger crossover with the company’s signature styling.

Toyota’s Answer to the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 Coming

By John Goreham on September 15, 2015 - 3:15PM

The world’s most profitable automaker isn’t going to wait too long to jump into this segment.

New Camaro ZL1 Spotted Out and About

By Patrick Rall on September 15, 2015 - 1:49PM

New images showing what many people believe to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 have popped up around the internet, showing a comparable test mule to what Michiganders have seen sneaking in and out of the Milford Proving Grounds over the past few weeks.

2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium vs. Toyota RAV 4 XLE – Which to buy?

By John Goreham on September 15, 2015 - 12:50PM

Two of the best compact crossovers on the market have a lot to offer but many key differences.

BMW is recalling 2012-2015 3 Series for a lighting software issue

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2015 - 8:12AM

BMW is recalling 2012-2015 3 Series models for a exterior lighting issue. Is your 3 Series on the list?

Girl's First and Emotional Bracket Race in 2015 Corvette Z06

By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2015 - 7:33AM

One of our readers Angie Weaver graciously shared with us the video of her first bracket race in their 2015 Corvette Z06, and it's rather emotional.

Subaru seven-seat SUV to start production in U.S. after 2017

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2015 - 7:23AM

Subaru will begin production on a new seven seat SUV sometime after 2017. Will it be exclusive to the U.S.?

Subaru Motor announces 2016 Subaru XV Active Edition

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2015 - 7:12AM

Subaru announces the 2016 XV Active Edition that will be headed to Russia. What makes this crossover different from other global market XVs?

Which Roars Harder: Dodge Challenger Scat Pack or Hellcat?

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2015 - 4:04PM

I recently spent time in the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and during that time, I made a similar exhaust video to the one that I made a year ago with the R/T Scat Pack – revealing that under light load, the Hellcat Challenger surprisingly has the quieter of the two exhaust systems.

How Shelby Builds the Newest Mustang Turbo GT

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2015 - 1:30PM

The newest Shelby GT Mustang has arrived and it is turbocharged, but rather than a V8, this new Shelby GT calls on the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder mill for its motivation – although the package is surprisingly expensive.

4 Key Performance Numbers Announced for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2015 - 9:55AM

The gradual rollout of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro continues today, as General Motors has announced 3 key performance figures for the entire Camar0Six lineup, including braking distances, cornering forces and the all-so-important 0-60 times – with the Camaro SS dashing from 0-60 in 4 seconds flat and rocketing down the quarter mile in the low 12 second range.

Can a 20 Mile EV Ford C-Max Energi Battery Deliver 50% Ev Miles?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 14, 2015 - 8:53AM

Based on the USA Governments figures of the average USA driver, he/she drives less than 40 miles a day in his/her car. Well if that is still the truth than the Ford C-Max Energi’s battery pack size of 20 miles should actually deliver 50% of this cars total miles. Is that even possible?

How 2016 Subaru WRX achieves highest IIHS Top Safety Pick

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2015 - 7:58AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX achieves the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety top award. How does Subaru keep doing it?

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