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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.

Diesel or 2016 Toyota Tacoma – which would you pick

By John Goreham on May 14, 2015 - 10:44AM

Toyota is dead-set against a 2016 Tacoma diesel. Chevy and GMC began preparing for 2016 Canyons and Colorados with Duramax Diesels this week. Will you jump the fence?

2015 Toyota Prius Sleeper-camper

By John Goreham on May 14, 2015 - 9:38AM

The ultimate on-the road salesperson’s car for upwardly mobile Japanese

2015 Subaru WRX STI monopolizes the podium at All Japan Rally

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2015 - 8:25AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI finished 1-2-3 in the second round of the All Japan Rally Championship. What changes did STI make to the new rally car?

2015 Outback blows up Subaru’s business plan

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2015 - 8:16AM

Demand for the 2015 Outback is helping Subaru hit sales targets 5 years ahead of schedule. What is the relentless demand forcing Subaru to do?

How the Hellcat Challenger Got its Face

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2015 - 6:56PM

The Hellcat head logo has become the most recognizable aspects of the 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, but a great many people forget that this familiar face of the Hellcat package wasn’t on the car when the car was first introduced or when the first examples were built.

2016 Mustang GT Gets Black Accents, EcoBoost Gets Pony Package

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2015 - 4:58PM

Ford Motor Company has announced a pair of appearance packages for the 2016 Ford Mustang, with the GT getting a new black accent package, the EcoBoost getting a Pony Package and both of these performance models getting a new black roof option.

Mazda and Toyota announce long-term strategic partnership

By John Goreham on May 13, 2015 - 4:33PM

Mazda announces that it will team up with Toyota. Here’s what it means for owners of the cars.

The 2016 Camaro Could Get a Superman Special Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2015 - 11:44AM

The introduction of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is just a few days away now, but even before the next generation Camaro has met the world – there is already a rumor of a special edition package that comes via a General Motors trademark filing.

STI’s collaboration with 2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC already showing fruits

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2015 - 8:00AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC car gets thoroughly tested by Lasek and Isachsen. What big changes will GRC fans see in the STI?

BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage pays tribute to motorsports icon

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2015 - 7:37AM

BMW teases the 3.0 CSL Hommage before it will be unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. What makes the BMW 3.0 CSL so important for BMW?

Toyota hybrid batteries coupled with solar power light up Yellowstone

By John Goreham on May 12, 2015 - 4:49PM

Toyota contributes the batteries to Yellowstone’s Lamar Ranch providing reliable, emission-free power as part of the solar power system.

2015 Honda Fit’s bigger than you think: Fit seats 5 adult passengers with ease and comfort

By Parks McCants on May 12, 2015 - 4:24PM

We had to try it! Honda was kind enough to provide us with a 2015 Fit EX-L Tech press loaner for the week, as we drove the back roads of Phoenix, Az. Now, it was time to take the crew out to dinner…

Order Your 2016 Dodge Viper ACR Today, Starting at $117,895

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2015 - 1:20PM

After introducing the new 2016 Dodge Viper American Club Racer last week, the Chrysler Group has begun taking orders for the most track capable street legal Viper of all time – with a price starting at $117,895.

Details on the 2015 Ford F150 Steering Recall

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2015 - 12:30PM

Ford Motor Company issued a recall for the 2015 Ford F150 pickup over a concern that a component of the steering column could fail – leading to a sudden loss of control if this problem occurs at speed.

National Corvette Museum Prepares to Give Away 2015 Z06

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2015 - 11:59AM

The National Corvette Museum will give away a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 this Thursday as part of their fundraising raffle program and if you didn’t get a ticket for the Z06 raffle, you have another chance to win a new Corvette from the Museum later this month.

Demand for 2015 Subaru WRX STI continues to outstrip supply

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2015 - 8:01AM

The new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX STI continues to be a popular car for Subaru around the globe. What’s happening with STI in the UK?

New BMW 330e first-ever plug-in hybrid 3 Series announced [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2015 - 7:49AM

BMW has announced they will launch a new 2016 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid.

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, Special Edition Sunshine Yellow

How Subaru attracts a younger buyer with new XV Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2015 - 7:40AM

Subaru Australia has announced a new 2015 Special Edition XV model. How is Subaru attracting more new buyers with XV?

Acura TLX Jewel Eye LED Headlights turn dark into daylight

By Parks McCants on May 11, 2015 - 10:23PM

In a recent night-driving road test of 2015 TLX, Torque News-Acura was astounded by the near-day-light illumination of Acura's latest Jewel Eye LED 5 projector beam headlamp technology. We believe Jewel Eye is the white-brightest and safest night-driving illumination, day-time running light assesory in the automotive world today.

Newest 2016 Camaro Teaser Shows the Side Profile and Grille

By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2015 - 4:26PM

General Motors dropped the final set of teaser images of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, this time showing us the side profile and the center of the grille – both of which give us our best official view of the 6th gen Camaro thus far.

The free run-flat tire road hazard warranty your tire shop forgot to tell you about

By John Goreham on May 11, 2015 - 10:17AM

Do you have a BMW, MINI, or another car that uses run-flat tires? Did you know that many tire manufacturers offer a free road hazard warranty? Neither did we.

Is that a 2015 Toyota Camry or a police car behind you? Yes.

By John Goreham on May 11, 2015 - 9:43AM

Have you ever wondered why the police are polite enough to always drive the same three models so we can spot them a mile away. What if Camrys were police cars?

Ford Announces the 2016 Mustang GT California Special

By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2015 - 8:42AM

The 2015 Mustang has proven to be a huge success, but in order to keep the lineup fresh for the 2016 model year, Ford Motor Company has brought back the California Special package for the Mustang GT.

2015 Subaru Outback, 2015 Subaru Forester, 2015 Subaru WRX, 2015 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Levorg

Five 2015 Subaru vehicles win 2015 JNCAP “Five Star Award”

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2015 - 7:55AM

Subaru has five models, the 2015 Outback, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Levorg that have achieved JNCAP’s top safety rating. Why is Subaru rated so high?

New 2016 Toyota GT86 Special Edition is coming this summer

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2015 - 7:42AM

Toyota released information on the new 2016 Toyota GT86 and says a new special edition model will be released this summer.

2016 BMW 340i features new 320hp TwinPower turbo

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2015 - 7:29AM

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series lineup gets a refresh and a new 340i features new 320hp TwinPower turbo engine.

2016 Nissan Titan XD SEMA Measuring Session

Aftermarket Much? 2016 Nissan Titan XD Hits SEMA Garage

By Aaron Turpen on May 10, 2015 - 1:29PM

The aftermarket accessory business is huge for pickup trucks and Nissan knows that to make the Titan XD a success, they'll have to make sure that the accessory businesses that bring the bling will be ready when the new truck hits showrooms this fall.

Dodge Unleashes a New Beast with the 2016 Viper ACR

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2015 - 6:02PM

Today at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, the 2016 Dodge Viper American Club Racer made its grand debut with a host of features that the company promises will make the new ACR the fastest street legal Viper ever – and that is a serious claim.

Toyota begins customer ordering for 2016 Mirai fuel cell electric vehicles in California

By John Goreham on May 8, 2015 - 2:09PM

Starting in October the battery electric vehicle will have some more competition.

New 2016 BMW M3 Sedan uses high tech to achieve more with less

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2015 - 8:10AM

BMW has given us a glimpse of the new 2016 M3 Sedan and it gets a few changes inside and out.

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