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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.

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.

With extra Subaru BRZs to sell now Russia will get a shot

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2015 - 8:41AM

Subaru BRZ sales are down around the globe. Now Subaru will begin offering the 2016 BRZ sports coupe in Russia.

Subaru WRX STIs can’t keep pace at MCAS New River

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2015 - 7:42AM

Both 2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC cars make it to the Final at GRC MCAS New River. What happened to SRT USA?

Man's best friend will make you want to buy a Subaru

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2015 - 9:06AM

Subaru’s ad agency is at it again and uses a dog to want you to buy a Subaru. It’s the new 2015 Subaru Impreza and a 14 year old dog. Will it work?

Subaru customers in Russia prove it pays to be the squeaky wheel

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2015 - 7:56AM

Because customers requests are so high, Subaru Motor in Russia will now offer another 2015 Outback model. What happened in Russia?

28th Annual Z Car Convention Coming as #NISMOroadtrip Calls for Nissan Fans

By Aaron Turpen on July 3, 2015 - 7:00PM

Nissan is issuing a call to action for fans, looking for enthusiasts to join the #NISMOroadtrip to Memphis, Tennessee for the annual Z Car Convention and showcase, with cars and coffee meetups along the way.

Do you own a BMW? Better carry a case of oil in your trunk

By Denis Flierl on July 3, 2015 - 8:12AM

According to Consumer Reports, the BMW 5 Series V8 engines are 27 times more likely to burn excessive oil. What other models from BMW top the list?

2016 Honda HR-V AWD off road drive time [Video]

By Parks McCants on July 2, 2015 - 7:25PM

Honda’s 2016 Fit platformed HR-V crossover was a sales success the day it hit the dealership showroom. To date, 14,000 + happy crossover drivers have opted for HR-V. But how does HR-V perform when driven off-road?

New Ford Mustang Stomps Camaro, Challenger in Slow June

By Patrick Rall on July 2, 2015 - 11:58AM

Even though sales were down across the entire muscle car segment, the new Ford Mustang continued to post gigantic sales numbers – once again crushing both the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in June 2015 sales.

General Lee Dodge Charger Ripped from TV Amidst Flag Debacle

By Patrick Rall on July 2, 2015 - 11:13AM

After Warner Bros announced that they would stop selling any General Lee Dodge Charger toys due to the Confederate flag appearing on the roof, the final two channels airing reruns of The Dukes of Hazzard have both removed the show from their schedule in the ongoing effort to eradicate the flag from the American landscape.

Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback

These 4 Subarus make CR's top 30 new vehicles list that burn the most oil

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2015 - 8:38AM

Subaru has an oil consumption lawsuit pending and there is new info revealed from Consumer Reports that says they have 4 new vehicles that burn excessive oil. What are the vehicles?

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek

What is driving hot Subaru Forester, Outback, XV Crosstrek and WRX/STI sales?

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

The new 2016 Forester, Outback and WRX/STI are just arriving and the 2015 models are having a record month. What is driving sales?

Portal vehicles drive American Honda into positive June sales report

By Parks McCants on July 1, 2015 - 6:13PM

As they say: “The market has spoken,” taking American Honda Motors portal market SUV and crossovers to a record June with a surprise or two.

Acura reports astounding 38.6 % June sales increase.

By Parks McCants on July 1, 2015 - 4:39PM

As they say: “The market has spoken,” taking American Honda Motors built SUV and crossovers to a record June with a surprise or two.

Look for a 2017 Camaro Z28 to Arrive Next Year

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2015 - 2:13PM

Now that we have met the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in both coupe and convertible form, a great many readers are asking what is coming next so today, I look at what we can expect next for the 6th gen Camaro and when the next big Camaro news might drop.

Dodge Should Sell 12,000+ Hellcat Challengers, Chargers through 2016

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2015 - 1:33PM

Based on the recent news that the Dodge brand is planning to substantially increase production of the Hellcat Hemi in 2016, it is very realistic to believe that the company could sell upwards of 10,000 examples of the 707 horsepower Challenger and Charger.

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