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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.

How the Turbo Camaro Could Beat the EcoBoost Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2015 - 3:18PM

We have been so focused on talking about the real world specifications of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro that we didn’t look at one of the most important aspects of a new vehicle – and a lower purchase price could play a big part in the new turbocharged 4-cylinder Camaro RS challenging the more powerful EcoBoost Mustang.

Dealers offer ‘Real’ July discounts on 2015 Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on July 10, 2015 - 1:40PM

Working in and around the auto industry, one sees a bit of shenanigans from time to time as to dealer promoted buyer’s incentives. How “Real” is Honda’s July Civic incentive?

Don't Fear the Manual Transmission Hellcat Challenger

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2015 - 12:39PM

As buyers have been quick to snatch up the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with the new 8-speed automatic transmission, it has created a surplus of models with a manual transmission so if you want to buy the 707hp muscle car this year, the 6-speed manual transmission shouldn’t be a sticking point in your purchasing decision.

2015 Toyota Camry supports American workers

Toyota Camry supports three-times more American workers than other top-ranked American cars

By John Goreham on July 10, 2015 - 11:20AM

Cars.com’s annual ranking of the most American-made vehicles is a little different than other rankings. Here’s why.

Australia getting Levorg and 4 new special limited edition Subarus

By Denis Flierl on July 10, 2015 - 7:38AM

The WRX based 2016 Subaru Levorg is heading to Australia. What will make this new model different from the Japan model?

8-Speed, Packages Gone from Dodge Challenger Hellcat Build Page

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2015 - 4:35PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has basically been not-for-sale for several months now due to the massive backlog of orders and as the company begins to wind down the hectic 2015 model year, several items have been removed from the build page on Dodge.com, including the 8-speed automatic transmissions and all of the option packages.

2 Promising Engines Rumors for Next GT500 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2015 - 3:56PM

While Ford Motor Company is focused on the launch of the new Shelby GT350 Mustang, the muscle car community is still eagerly discussing the prospect of a GT500 Mustang to rival the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and in those discussions, two interesting rumors have cropped up – including a Mustang with the monster EcoBoost from the Ford GT and a forced induction version of the GT350 flat plane V8.

2016 Turbo Camaro Could Be Far Lighter than EcoBoost Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2015 - 1:08PM

We still don’t have the official weight figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, but based on comments made by Camaro mastermind Al Oppenheiser when speaking with Autoblog, it sounds as though the turbocharged 4-cylinder Chevy muscle car could weigh significantly less than the popular EcoBoost Mustang – which could help make up for the power differential between the two.

This New Technology Could Extend Nissan LEAF's Range to 338 Miles

By Douglas Stansfield on July 9, 2015 - 10:21AM

How far do you need to go in a single day? If you spend 6 hours a day in a car and have an insane commune as a salesman or making delivers the future of unbelievable EV Range may be here for you. This recently released video shows one thing that is truly going to be the real time game changer for sure.

2015 Lexus CT 200h owners happier with car than BMW 3-Series owners

By John Goreham on July 9, 2015 - 10:14AM

A new survey reveals an uncomfortable truth about car ownership and the divide between what car magazines like and what real owners like when it comes to cars.

This Electric Van Is The Solution for EV Fans, Who Need More Than 7 Seats

By Douglas Stansfield on July 9, 2015 - 9:53AM

Do you want to drive an Electric Vehicle, but need more seating capacity than a Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt? Do you have a small church or small school that needs to ferry little ones from one place to another, but can’t fit them all in a Nissan Leaf?

Do you want a manual gearbox in that BMW M3/M4? BMW says not for long

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2015 - 8:40AM

According to recent reports, you won’t be able to get a manual gearbox in the new BMW M3 or BMW M4. Why is BMW likely dropping the manual?

Why these 2 cheap Subarus are car thieves top choice

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2015 - 8:25AM

The Subaru Forester and Subaru Impreza are in the top ten most stolen cars in New Zealand. Why are the two Subarus popular targets with car thieves?

Infiniti Recreates 'Blond in a Ferrari' Scene From Lampoon's Vacation

By Aaron Turpen on July 8, 2015 - 1:23PM

The video features the 2015 Infiniti QX60 and, of course, a blond in a Ferrari in tribute to National Lampoon's Vacation. But with a surprise twist.

Consumer Reports - 2015 Toyota Tacoma ride like being stung by wasps

By John Goreham on July 8, 2015 - 11:36AM

Consumer Reports takes a stab at truck reporting and disses the Tacoma while calling the Chevy Colorado “elite.”

GM: No 7:08 Nurburgring Lap for the C7 Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall on July 8, 2015 - 11:05AM

After talking yesterday about the rumored 7:08 lap time turned in by the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at the Nürburgring, a new report citing information from General Motors unequivocally states that the 7:08 Ring time did not happen.

Ford Punishes the 2017 F150 Raptor in the Desert

By Patrick Rall on July 8, 2015 - 10:37AM

While Ford Motor Company has continued to hold back all of the key details of the 2017 SVT Raptor F150, the automaker recently issued a brief statement explaining that the newest Ford sport truck has completed over a thousand miles of desert testing – and it did so with flying colors.

Ride along on 780hp Subaru “Gobstopper II"s incredible Goodwood run [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2015 - 7:50AM

Olly Clark set the fastest Goodwood Festival of speed hillclimb run this year. Climb aboard the 780hp Subaru WRX STI and see how fast it really is.

Sinister looking zero emissions BMW i8 goes 300 miles on unlikely power source

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2015 - 7:36AM

BMW brings out a new i8 prototype that is sinister looking. What kind of new power source does it have?

Toyota first company with a 300-mile range zero emissions vehicle

By John Goreham on July 7, 2015 - 6:12PM

EPA estimates Toyota Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle has 312 miles range.

The 600hp Hennessey 2015 F150 Proves Itself Underrated on the Dyno

By Patrick Rall on July 7, 2015 - 4:17PM

Last December we brought you a first look at the Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 package for the new 2015 Ford F150 and now that those monster performance trucks are hitting the street, we have a video of one of those beasts in action on the dyno – and the results are pretty impressive.

2016 Mazda3 comes with more standard goodies and a lower price

By John Goreham on July 7, 2015 - 2:58PM

Mazda will package more standard content into its popular compact and starting prices come down a bit.

Rumor: C7 Corvette Z06 Lapped the Nurburgring in 7:08

By Patrick Rall on July 7, 2015 - 1:14PM

While there has still been no official word from General Motors, a new report citing inside information insists that the C7 Corvette Z06 rocketed around the Nürburgring in just 7 minutes and 8 seconds, which seems far more reasonable than the previous rumored time that was in the 6 minute range.

Scat Pack Challenger Available, but Very Limited for 2015

By Patrick Rall on July 7, 2015 - 12:10PM

A recent report stated that the 485hp Scat Pack model of the 2015 Dodge Challenger was sold out and while there are some examples of this incredible performance car bargain available at dealerships – this is quickly becoming almost as tough to get as the 707hp Hellcat Challenger.

2015 Subaru WRX STI gets pushed to new limits at Rallye Baie Des Chaleurs

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2015 - 8:41AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car gets another victory at Rallye Baie Des Chaleurs. How did the 2015 STI rally car perform?

U.S. buyers will pay more to get more for 2016 BMW M3/M4

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2015 - 8:25AM

BMW will charge more for the new 2016 M3 and 2016 M4 here in the U.S. What will performance fans get for the increase?

Do you want a new Forester with a 6-speed manual? Get your passport updated

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2015 - 8:09AM

Subaru Canada has announced pricing for the 2016 Forester SUV and buyers can still get a 6-speed manual. U.S. consumers can only look and not touch.

Takahiro Hacibo signals change for Honda Motors

Honda Motors returns to company roots, a focus on affordable quality

By Parks McCants on July 6, 2015 - 5:20PM

For those of us that grew up praising the affordable, trouble-free reliability of Honda products, in the wake of the Takata recall, the past 2 years have been just a bit deflating. No worries, there's a change on the horizon.

2 Engines for 2016 Camaro in Overseas Markets

By Patrick Rall on July 6, 2015 - 12:42PM

Some of the official information on the overseas-issue 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has hit the internet and, most importantly, it has been made official that the 6th generation Camaro will be available overseas with both the 6.2L LT1 V8 and the new 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder mill – helping to make the Chevy muscle car more accessible and more affordable in foreign markets.

Beckman's Charger Beats 3 Camaros for Mopar's 9th in 12

By Patrick Rall on July 6, 2015 - 12:03PM

The 4th of July holiday weekend continued the amazing season for the 2015 Dodge Charger funny car NHRA teams, with Jack Beckman beating all three of the John Force Racing Camaro funny cars to get his 3rd win of the 2015 season – marking the 9th win for the new Charger body in 12 races this season.

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