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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.

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.

Cadillac CT6 Starts at $54,490, Tops Out at $84,460

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2015 - 2:42PM

General Motors has announced the pricing for the 2016 Cadillac CT6 and with a price starting at just $54,490 including destination, the new flagship Caddy is a full sized luxury bargain – even when it is loaded up in the top of the line trim.

Superchips Lifts the 2015 Ford F150 EcoBoost to 408hp, 493tq

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2015 - 1:58PM

The folks at Superchips have just rolled out their tuning packages for the 2015 Ford F150 in base 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 and 3.5L EcoBoost V6, with the EcoBoost V6 picking up 43 horsepower and 73lb-ft of torque for a total output of 408 horsepower and 493lb-ft of torque.

Dodge Teases AWD Challenger, Mystery Dart Ahead of SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2015 - 11:50AM

The folks at Dodge posted this shadowy teaser image yesterday showing what looks to be the alleged all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger, what is obviously a Dodge Dart and the date and time of their SEMA Show press conference.

Send us your Toyota Tacoma video to win a bag of stuff

Send us your 2016 Tacoma video for a shot at a Toyota goodie-bag

By John Goreham on November 2, 2015 - 8:20AM

Your 2016 Tacoma video could win you the swag-bag that Toyota gives out to media attendees.

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru chief says size does matter and bigger isn’t the answer

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2015 - 7:55AM

Subaru chief says Subaru will put a cap on sales to keep their niche identity. What is Subaru planning for the global market?

Tacoma video-approach and departure angles

Video: The ups and downs of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

By John Goreham on November 2, 2015 - 7:54AM

We took the Tacoma to its limits of hill climbing and descent to prove its claims.

2016 BMW M2 from Manhart Racing pumps out 450hp

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2015 - 7:39AM

Manhart Racing is getting ready to present their newest project called the Mh2 450. What will they do to the new 2016 BMW M2?

Video: Subaru BRZ GT300 stalls in the pits at Autopolis after running third

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2015 - 6:47AM

The Subaru BRZ GT300 qualified fourth fastest at round seven at Autopolis but cannot finish the race. What was the problem?

Subaru boss says a series production BRZ STI is coming

By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2015 - 6:40AM

STI President talks to Motoring.com.au about more stand alone STIs and says a Subaru BRZ STI is in the works.

Exclusive 2016 BMW 340i 40 Year Edition launches in South Africa

By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2015 - 6:22AM

The new 2016 BMW 340i launches in South Africa. They also get a special 40 Year Edition. How many will BMW build?

Aloha Hawaii your 2016 Honda Civic is manufactured in Canada

By Parks McCants on October 31, 2015 - 2:44PM

The first 2016 Civic Sedan you see driving on the roads of Hawaii will be imported from Canada.

A Year After Its Rebirth, the Datsun Brand is Ready to Expand

By Aaron Turpen on October 31, 2015 - 12:39PM

The Datsun brand re-deubted in select markets last year, starting with India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Russia. Now, 100,000 vehicles later, they're ready to go further.

Nissan Takes Latest Self-driving Prototype On Public Roads

By Aaron Turpen on October 31, 2015 - 12:20PM

Nissan's new Piloted Drive was its latest technology showcase at Tokyo and a LEAF prototype equipped with the autonomous car tech is taking to public streets and highways for a test run.

Video: Watch a 360 degree view from the Subaru WRX STI’s roof at LSPR

By Denis Flierl on October 30, 2015 - 3:05PM

Look through the roof of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car at the record-setting run at LSPR.

2 Key Reasons Why the Dodge Viper is Dying

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2015 - 2:11PM

According to the fine print in the new labor contract between the UAW and the Chrysler Group, the Dodge Viper will no longer be built at the Connor Ave plant after 2017 and it seems that the Mopar supercar will be killed off altogether – and there are two key reasons why this is happening.

Shelby Brings a 700hp F150 to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2015 - 11:50AM

The folks at Shelby American have announced that they will roll out a heavily modified 2015 Ford F150 pickup at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with a 700hp engine and the proper mods to make one wicked off-road racer – serving as a stand-in for the SVT Raptor until that factory go-fast truck arrives next year.

Honda taking purchase orders for 2016 Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on October 30, 2015 - 11:18AM

We’re told by Honda that the initial run of the much anticipated 2016 Civic Type will be limited to 750 very fortunate buyers picked by lottery.

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