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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.

4 reasons why Subaru WRX earns ALG residual value award two years running

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2015 - 6:47AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX is the best sports car when it comes to retaining it’s value. Why did ALG give the award to WRX again?

Video: How 2016 BMW 340i encourages dangerous driving

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2015 - 6:38AM

The all-new 2016 BMW 340i is launching in the UK and some say a BMW ad encourages dangerous driving. Why did the UK pull the 340i ad?

2016 Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, WRX and Legacy

Why Subaru is suddenly the leading mainstream brand in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2015 - 6:28AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX, Outback, Forester, Crosstrek and Legacy earned individual awards to help the brand earn ALG’s Best Mainstream Brand award. What makes Subaru the best mainstream brand in America?

2016 Civic Coupe released to first impression mixed reviews

By Parks McCants on November 18, 2015 - 2:28AM

You’ll either love Civic Coupe’s look or you’ll hate it. But, will people buy it?

The 2017 Ford Escape Gets Edgier in LA

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2015 - 5:58PM

The 2017 Ford Escape will make its global debut this week at the 2015 LA Auto Show and while this is only a midcycle refresh of the popular compact SUV, it is a fairly elaborate change for one of Ford’s bestselling vehicles in the US market.

Invest a Million in Saleen, Get a Free Mustang

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2015 - 2:57PM

Saleen Automotive is looking to attract some big money investors and in exchange for all of the usual financial perks that you would expect with a million dollar corporate investment – the Saleen Automotive investment offers a Black Label Mustang for each $1 million cash infusion.

2016 Camaro Wins Motor Trend Car of the Year, Colorado Takes Truck Title

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2015 - 11:43AM

The folks at Motor Trend have announced their top car and truck for 2016 and, not surprisingly, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro was picked as their favorite car while the Chevrolet Colorado used diesel power to grab the MT truck of the year award for a second straight time.

Meet the man who turned Subaru into a high-demand commodity

By Denis Flierl on November 17, 2015 - 6:14AM

Subaru’s Tom Doll is named Motor Trend 2016 “Person of the Year.” What did Doll do to turn Subaru vehicles like the Outback into a high-demand commodity?

Jack Beckman's Dodge Charger Falls Short of Funny Car Championship

By Patrick Rall on November 16, 2015 - 3:04PM

Jack Beckman and his 2015 Dodge Charger R/T funny car came into the final event of the 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Championship with a shot of toppling Del Worsham and claiming the season championship, but Del beat Jack in a head to head battle and secured the title for the NHRA’s fastest bodied class.

The 2016 Camaro SS Makes Impressive Power on the Dyno (Video)

By Patrick Rall on November 16, 2015 - 11:15AM

Over the past two weeks, a fleet of 2016 Chevrolet Camaro coupes have been touring the country as part of GM’s Find New Roads Trip and one of the groups testing the newest Chevy muscle car stopped by a dyno shop with a 2016 Camaro SS – and the LT1 laid down some very impressive numbers.

KBB Names 2016 Lexus RX 350 a Best Buy Award Winner

By John Goreham on November 16, 2015 - 10:02AM

Kelly Blue Book’s annual list of best buy vehicles by segment names the new Lexus RX 350 a winner.

Civic fans take a wait and see attitude as to 2016 EX-T Turbo-Civic

By Parks McCants on November 16, 2015 - 9:37AM

Many Civic Tuners are pulling 200+ horsepower out of their current 1.8 Liter i-VTEC engines with affordable aftermarket mods, so why buy a new Civic turbo?

Is the BMW 3 Series loosing its grip as the benchmark for luxury sports sedans?

By Denis Flierl on November 16, 2015 - 7:22AM

Even though it’s a Motor Trend Car of the Year contender, MT says the new 2016 BMW 3 Series is loosing its luster as the benchmark for luxury sports sedans.

How Subaru WRX STI proves its AWD capabilities at Rally GB

By Denis Flierl on November 16, 2015 - 7:02AM

The conditions were extreme at Rally GB. How did the Subaru NR4-spec WRX STI do in the monsoon conditions?

Honda to reveal production Clarity Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Los Angeles

By Parks McCants on November 15, 2015 - 11:59PM

Yes, I know, we’ve been reporting on Honda’s latest fuel cell vehicle for years. But they say this time is the real deal.

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

How Subaru ramps up the fun-to-drive meter on the 2016 Outback

By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2015 - 7:48AM

It’s called the SKC and it’s the proving ground for Subaru vehicles like the 2016 Outback. What does Subaru do here?

Hellcat Charger, Challenger Becoming More Available Around the US

By Patrick Rall on November 13, 2015 - 1:55PM

As the 2016 model year units of the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger reach dealerships around the United States, we are seeing more and more Hellcat versions sitting unsold on lots – meaning that if you have been waiting for your chance to own one of the 707hp beasts, some careful shopping will almost certainly net you a new supercharged muscle car.

2016 Camaro Slightly More Efficient than 2016 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on November 13, 2015 - 11:42AM

The first official fuel economy numbers for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have arrived on the EPA website and while we only have the figures for a few of the configurations – the new Camaro appears to be slightly more fuel efficient than the comparable 2016 Ford Mustang.

2016 Toyota Tacoma Gas Engine vs. Chevy Colorado Diesel - Fuel Costs Comparison

By John Goreham on November 13, 2015 - 9:58AM

We analyze the fuel costs of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma compared to the 2016 Chevy Colorado. Which do you think costs less over 100,000 miles?

2016 Wards 10 Best Engine nominees include Subaru WRX 2.0-liter

By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2015 - 6:53AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX gets the nod again and is on the list of nominees for Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. Can WRX pull off another victory?

2016 Honda Civic Coupe spied on the road to L.A. Auto Show

By Parks McCants on November 12, 2015 - 11:03PM

As announced by Torque News, 2016 Civic Coupe will make its world debut the week of the Los Angeles Auto Show. A friend of ours Civicx.com just sent us a spy-shot from L.A.

2016 Mazda CX-9 Preview and Image

By John Goreham on November 12, 2015 - 5:20PM

Mazda promises a new CX-9 reveal in one week. Here’s our guess.

Mazda is the best car brand in America – U.S. News & World Report

By John Goreham on November 12, 2015 - 4:26PM

The experienced team at U.S. News makes a good case for its pick.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night Coming to LA

By Patrick Rall on November 12, 2015 - 1:31PM

While many people are eagerly awaiting a new Jeep Grand Cherokee powered by the supercharged Hellcat Hemi which might be called the Trackhawk, the biggest new thus far on the 2016 Grand Cherokee is the arrival of the SRT Night package – which will debut at the upcoming LA Auto Show.

Ford Mustang Named Best Performance Car, Best Stunt Car and SEMA's Top Car

By Patrick Rall on November 12, 2015 - 1:05PM

The new Ford Mustang is selling like hot cakes and it has proven to be a massive success among buyers and the media, so it comes as no surprise that the bestselling sporty car in America has piled up a few more titles in the past week – including being called the best stunt car on the market, being named the Road & Track Performance Car of the Year and being named the Hottest Car of the 2015 SEMA Show.

2016 Honda Civic wins K.B.B. ‘Best Buy Award’ before hitting the streets

By Parks McCants on November 12, 2015 - 12:24PM

The reinvented 10th generation Civic frenzy continues with Kelley Blue Book awarding this formidable compact sedan its highest honor before hitting the streets.

Dodge Challenger Outsells Chevrolet Camaro in October

By Patrick Rall on November 12, 2015 - 9:44AM

For just the second time since the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro was introduced, the Dodge Challenger sold more units in the course of a month – beating the GM muscle car by 120 units and building on what is already the best year for the modern Mopar muscle car.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition

Auction is now live for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition #0001

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2015 - 8:37AM

Mitsubishi will auction off the first 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition #0001. How long will bidders have?

How Subaru’s hot 2016 WRX/STI heats up icy Canadian roads

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2015 - 7:23AM

Subaru Canada is experiencing record growth and the 2016 WRX/STI is leading the lineup. Will WRX/STI’s success spur more stand alone STI models?

The Camaro Show Finds New Roads in the 2016 Camaro

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2015 - 3:37PM

As part of the ongoing 2016 Chevrolet Camaro road trip campaign titled the Find New Roads Trip, Chris Frezza of The Camaro Show and Jason Port of CamaroNews will be driving a 6th generation Camaro from San Francisco to Los Angeles – and you can follow along with the crew via a handful of social media venues.

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