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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 Ranger Could Return to the US in 2018

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2015 - 12:52PM

According to the folks at the Detroit News, the Ford Ranger could return to the US market sometime in 2018 or 2019, with production based at the Wayne Assembly Plant which currently builds the Ford Focus – but when the Focus production moves to Mexico, the Ranger could return to the Motor City and the United States.

How Pastrana will try to upset Higgins perfect season in the 2015 WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2015 - 6:57AM

The Ojibwe Forests Rally starts tomorrow and Higgins driving the 2015 Subaru WRX STI is shooting for a perfect season. Will teammate Travis Pastrana spoil it?

Subaru is recalling new Outback and Legacy for possible fire risk

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2015 - 5:58AM

Recall notice: 2015-2016 Subaru Outback and Legacy models. Why is there a possible fire risk in these models?

Update on the 1000hp Forza Tuning Hellcat Challenger

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2015 - 3:35PM

The folks at Forza Tuning have rolled out the latest video showing their Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat project car, complete with a stage 4 package that the company states will produce better than 1,000 horsepower at the crankshaft.

6 Interesting Facts on British 2015 Ford Mustang Buyers

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2015 - 2:53PM

Ford UK has offered up some information on the popularity of the 2015 Ford Mustang in the local market, including the most popular options and the fact that the new Mustang is sold in in the UK until the middle of 2016.

New 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cup Racer Looks Sweet

By John Goreham on August 25, 2015 - 12:06PM

America’s favorite race car looks the part in new duds.

Old Camaro Plant Gets New Life Through 2017

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2015 - 10:46AM

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be built in Michigan and that led many to believe that the plant which built the 2010-2015 Camaro would be shut down, but General Motors has increased production of the popular Chevy Equinox crossover – giving the Oshawa plant workers hope through the 2017 calendar year.

2016 Subaru BRZ tS, 2016 Subaru Impreza Sport hybrid

STI displays 2016 BRZ tS and first Levorg STI at Suzuka Circuit

By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2015 - 7:57AM

Subaru Tecnica International brings 2 examples of their tuning abilities to round 5 of the SUPER GT at Suzuka Circuit. A 2016 BRZ tS and the first Levorg STI.

Camaro Funny Car Gets Win #3, Hight's 1st of 2015

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2015 - 3:38PM

This past weekend in Brainerd, Minnesota was a big one for both John Force Racing, Camaro fans and Chevrolet drag racing fans, as Robert Hight scored his 1st win of the 2015 NHRA season, giving the new Camaro funny car program its 3rd win of the season while improving his chances of making the playoff run for the season title.

Beckman, Hagan Pilot the Dodge Charger to New Records

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2015 - 3:07PM

While the Dodge Charger teams weren’t able to tie down their 14th win in the 17 races this season this past weekend in Brainerd, Jack Beckman and Matt Hagan were both able to lay down record-setting runs with their Hemi powered funny cars while also extending their lead in the season standings.

The New Shelby GT350 Mustang is Almost Here

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2015 - 1:20PM

Ford Motor Company announced that late last week, the first 2015 Shelby GT350 Mustang rolled off of the assembly line at the Flat Rock, Michigan facility – meaning that prospective buyers are that much closer to taking home their new road race-ready muscle car.

Toyota hybrids outsell EVs 8 million to 1 million to date

By John Goreham on August 24, 2015 - 11:51AM

Milestones continue to be made even as U.S. green-car sales drop like a rock.

Where the ultra-exclusive BMW 340i 40th Anniversary Edition is headed

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2015 - 7:25AM

Japan will be getting a special 40th Anniversary Edition 2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan. What sets it apart and how many of the special editions will make it to Japan?

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Legacy

Why EyeSight is catching on in the new Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2015 - 7:13AM

Subaru EyeSight is selling at a 43 percent clip in the 2015 Subaru Outback, Forester and Liberty. Why is the preventive safety system so popular?

2016 Tacoma TRD - Goodyear beats out BF Goodrich K/O Michelin ORP

By John Goreham on August 24, 2015 - 7:07AM

The all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma comes with Goodyear tires.

American Engineering Student Wins Formula One Internship

By Aaron Turpen on August 23, 2015 - 12:21AM

Infiniti just completed their annual Performance Engineering Academy trials and an American student took one of five global spots as an engineering intern for Formula One with the Infiniti Red Bull team.

Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle long distance Road Trip gone bad

By Douglas Stansfield on August 22, 2015 - 12:18PM

Can you plan a long distance trip with a Nissan Leaf? Should you even attempt it? How scary is it to go outside the 80 mile safe zone of the Nissan Battery’s comfortable range?
Can eco driving and expert planning prevent inevitable “fill up” problems from occurring?

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Honda retains ‘Truck-tough’ in 2016 Pilot [Video]

By Parks McCants on August 21, 2015 - 6:51PM

2016 Honda Pilot Elite tops the mainstream 3-row SUV segment in high- tech driven convenience features, but how about “truck-toughness” and utility, something that Pilot owners count on.

7 Options for the 2016 Challenger, Charger Hellcat Priced

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2015 - 4:10PM

We have already brought you a look at the initial pricing figures for the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, and today we bring you pricing on the short list of options available for the new model year including 7 choices for the coupe and 6 for the sedan.

Nissan Murano Hybrid Announced, but Not in the U.S. (yet)

By Aaron Turpen on August 21, 2015 - 3:30PM

Nissan has announced that the all-new Murano crossover will have a hybrid variant, which will debut in the Chinese market. It may come to North America, but Nissan is playing that close to the vest.

2016 Camaro Priced Much Higher than Mustang, 2015 Camaro

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2015 - 1:50PM

General Motors has announced the pricing for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and not surprisingly, the 6th gen Chevy muscle car costs more than the new Ford Mustang while in V8 form, the new Camaro SS costs a couple grand more than the outgoing models.

How Roush Makes the 2015 Ford F150 Very Raptor-Like

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2015 - 11:34AM

The next generation SVT Raptor might not hit dealerships for another year, but those 2015 F150 owners who want a more Raptor-like driving experience can turn to the folks at Roush, who have created a modern sport truck package that carries over many cues from the previous generation SVT pickup.

How many more Tacomas could Toyota sell if it offered a diesel in the U.S.?

By John Goreham on August 21, 2015 - 8:30AM

The answer is zero. Here’s why.

Detailed Pricing Information for the 2016 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2015 - 1:22PM

The configurator page for the 2016 Ford Mustang is live and while there are some additions and some deletions compared to the 2015 model year, the most surprising aspect is that there appears to be no price increases anywhere in the 2016 model year Mustang lineup.

Hellcat Charger and Challenger at Woodward

Hellcat Voucher Makes the 2016 Challenger, Charger Far Less Expensive

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2015 - 12:49PM

Now that we know the pricing for the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat along with knowing the voucher value for the cancelled 2015 orders – it is clear that the Chrysler Group went the extra mile in making things right for those buyers who couldn’t get a Hellcat car in 2015.

Acura lineup sweeps NHTSA 5 Star safety rating

By Parks McCants on August 20, 2015 - 11:29AM

2016 Acura RDX earns National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) overall 5 tar safety rating, This gives Acura a 5 star safety rating across the entire lineup; the only luxury nameplate in 2015 to do so.

How the 2015 Subaru Impreza makes 3 impressive Top-10 lists

By Denis Flierl on August 20, 2015 - 6:56AM

The 2015 Subaru Impreza sometimes gets lost in the Subaru lineup after siblings Forester and Outback get all the press. How did Impreza make 3 Top-Ten lists?

Toyota Prius fun facts ahead of the all-new 2016 reveal

By John Goreham on August 19, 2015 - 3:33PM

The all-new 2016 Prius will be revealed to journalists on September 8th in Las Vegas. Here are a few Prius facts some other publications may leave out of their announcement.

Two Reasons Lexus is Turning to a Turbo on the 2016 Lexus GS 200t

By John Goreham on August 19, 2015 - 2:14PM

We discuss Lexus' moving to turbo engines with Dr. LT, TN reader, contributor, and owner of three Lexus cars.

2016 Mazda CX-3 tops in Car and Driver Comparison Testing

By John Goreham on August 19, 2015 - 1:40PM

Car and Driver tests the field and finds the all-new CX-3 the best small crossover on the market. Here’s why.

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