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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.

2015 Toyota Highlander TRD -The One We Want and Might Get

By John Goreham on November 11, 2015 - 1:43PM

Toyota's 2015 Highlander TRD seems to make good sense.

Toyota solidifies its commitment to future autonomous technology

By John Goreham on November 11, 2015 - 1:08PM

Toyota forms new Silicon Valley and MIT focused company to move autonomous driving technology forward.

Ford Mustang Eclipses 100k in October, Leads Camaro by Almost 40k

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2015 - 11:55AM

The Ford Mustang posted another stellar sales month in October 2015, moving more than 10,000 units for the 5th time this year and in doing so, the Mustang is nearly 40,000 units ahead of the Chevrolet Camaro in the annual sales race – making up for 5 straight years of losing the fight by slaughtering the competition in 2015.

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

How tiny Subaru continues to beat all other automakers

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2015 - 9:00AM

Subaru is tiny compared to other automakers and isn’t even in the top 15 global automakers. How do they continually beat all other brands?

Higgins pushes remarkably quiet Subaru WRX STI hard before Rally GB

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2015 - 7:24AM

Higgins tests the new NR4-spec Subaru WRX STI ahead of the Wales Rally GB. Why does he call it the silent assassin?

2016 Honda HR-V perfect hatchback for personal customizing

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2015 - 6:17PM

Attending 2015 SEMA Show Las Vegas was an eye opener for this gearhead. A friend from Honda asked me what was my favorite car at SEMA? Seriously, I couldn’t answer that question.

Subaru teases Impreza Sedan Concept ahead of LA Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2015 - 9:00AM

Subaru brought the Impreza 5-Door concept hatchback to Tokyo, they will bring the new Impreza sedan concept to LA. Will the 2017 Impreza look like the show car?

Why these 2 Subaru models are traveling in very different directions

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2015 - 7:56AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX/STI is scolding hot and the Subaru BRZ is ice cold. Why are these 2 Subaru models traveling in very different directions?

Why BMW needs to chop the top on the new M2 Coupe

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2015 - 7:46AM

The all-new BMW M2 Coupe hasn’t even hit BMW showrooms and there’s already talk of an M2 Cabriolet. Should BMW build one?

New Subaru 3-Row crossover, New Subaru 7-passenger SUV

Subaru expects new larger 3-Row crossover to keep sales rolling

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2015 - 7:29AM

A new larger 3-Row crossover to replace the aging Tribeca is coming. How long will Subaru fans have to wait?

2016 CR-Z may be Honda’s most under appreciated driving machine

By Parks McCants on November 9, 2015 - 7:12PM

Sitting on display at Honda’s corner of the world’s largest aftermarket show was perhaps the most under appreciated car in Honda’s North American lineup.

Danica Patrick Delivers the First 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2015 - 2:57PM

This past weekend, NASCAR driver Danica Patrick delivered the first 2016 Chevrolet Camaro sold via the retail process to a very lucky owner in Texas, as Alican “Turk” Boyacioglu officially became the first person in America to own a next generation Camaro.

2016 Honda Civic comes to Dealers Nov. 12, 2015

By Parks McCants on November 9, 2015 - 2:54PM

Monday news from Honda came with a confirmation of initial 2016 Honda deliveries. Here’s what we know.

Bondurant Dumps Corvette, Camaro for Viper, Challenger and Charger

By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2015 - 12:46PM

Bob Bondurant’s school of high performance driving has made a major announcement, switching to the Dodge Viper, Challenger and Charger from the Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro fleet that the Arizona-based driving school has been known for over the past decade.

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.

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