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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.

Shelby GT350 VS Camaro 1LE SS
2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang VS 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS: Tale of the Tape
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS is being billed as the GM muscle car which will knock out the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while only some of the preliminary performance numbers for the new 1LE have been announced, I have compiled a list of vitals on each of these two muscle cars to see which car has the advantage on paper.
2017 camaro config
2017 Camaro Configurator Reveals a Model-Wide Price Hike
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro configurator has gone live at Chevrolet.com and in a surprising move, General Motors has added a price increase of $605 to every trimline and – sadly – there is no mention of the new Camaro 1LE or ZL1 just yet.
Challenger TA lineup
All 2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger Hemi Cars Get Dual Mode Exhaust
By Patrick Rall on
After the dual mode exhaust system on the likes of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack has proven to be so popular, the high performance brand will make a loud, dual mode exhaust system standard on every 2017 Challenger and Charger with a Hemi V8.
2017 Jaguar XE AWD
Jaguar Gives Customers the Chance to Compare the XE to Competitors
By Will Maley on
When it comes to buying a vehicle, one of more difficult things is keeping track of your thoughts on one and comparing to another. Wouldn't it be nice to have the key competitors to the vehicle you're looking at to make this easier?
2017 Nissan Versa, SV Special Edition Package
2017 Nissan Versa SV Special Edition Package Ramps Up the Entertainment
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Nissan Versa pricing remains the same and a new SV Special Edition Package has been added. What sets it apart?
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Toyota Camry
Why Toyota Camry is Out and the 2017 Subaru Impreza is In
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru stops production of the Toyota Camry and starts a new chapter with the 2017 Subaru Impreza.
Toyota’s North American Engineers picked an odd car to race
Some Engineers At Toyota Took What Car Racing?
By John Goreham on
Toyota’s North American Engineers picked an odd car to race, but it worked out well.
Mazda updates its prices for the MX-5 Miata Race Car.
Guess How Much the Most Popular Race Car In America Costs?
By John Goreham on
Mazda updates its prices for the car many consider the most popular race car of our time.
GM US Army Vehicle
GM and U.S. Army confirm joint fuel cell vehicle
By Mary Conway on
General Motors and the U.S. Army are cooperating on a fuel cell vehicle and we will get to see it in October. The automaker is releasing a teaser photo of the vehicle, based on the Chevrolet Colorado truck platform . The actual vehicle will be unveiled at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army, in Washington, D.C., in October.
2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Audi Adds More Tech for 2017 A3 Sportback e-tron
By Will Maley on
We have been waiting for Audi to announce details of the updated A3 Sportback e-tron since announcing the 2017 A3 and S3 sedans. Today, the german automaker spilled the beans.
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Brit built 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback earns 5 Star crash rating
By Parks McCants on
The first Honda Civic Hatchback to come to the U.S. in well over a decade, will also be the safest compact Hatchback in the maker’s history. Personally, we can’t wait to drive one.
2017 Challenger TA lineup
Preliminary 2017 Dodge Challenger Trimline Roundup
By Patrick Rall on
Since discussing the introduction of the new 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A, I have received a handful of questions about which trimlines it will be replacing and since there has been no word on any of the existing trimlines from 2016 being killed off for 2017 – I wanted to do a piece detailing what the 2017 Challenger trimline lineup should look like when it goes on sale later this year.
2017 camaro zl1
No 2017 Camaro ZL1 with the 10-Speed Auto until Next Spring
By Patrick Rall on
Based on some dealership allocation paperwork posted on Camaro6.com, the first examples of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the new 10-speed automatic transmission may not reach dealerships until next spring – with the entire first phase of production dedicated to ZL1 coupes equipped with the manual transmission.
The N Brand Chief Believes the new i30 N may be a Focus RS-Fighter
Hyundai N Brand Chief Sees i30 N As Possible Focus RS-Fighter
By Marc Stern on
Will Hyundai's N division turn out a successful Ford Focus RS-fighter? The chief of the division believes it is more than possible; it is likely to happen.
Subaru, Subaru Levorg, BTCC
Subaru Levorg Gets 2 More BTCC Podium Finishes
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Levorg BMR Racing team stays on fire and gets two more podium finishes this weekend.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Atlantic City,
Flat Tire Derails 2017 Subaru WRX STI at GRC Atlantic City
By Denis Flierl on
All eyes were on Chris Atkinson in the new 2017 Subaru WRX STI at Atlantic City GRC. How did the new STI perform?
A Takata Airbag Supply Truck Crashed and Exploded
Takata Supply Truck Erupts Killing 1, Hurting 4 In Ironic Blast
By Marc Stern on
In an ironic twist for Takata, a supply truck carrying inflators and propellants similar to the devices that have been linked to airbag inflators that have exploded worldwide crashed and exploded.
Australian Ford Mustang GT rear
670hp Ford Mustang Delayed in Australia by the Government
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company plans to offer a 670 horsepower version of the Ford Mustang GT with a Roush supercharger package at Australian dealerships with a full warranty, but the Australian regulatory process has caused a delay in the automaker launching these high performance models – forcing owners of the popular new Mustang to search elsewhere in their quest for more power.
2006 Cadillac XLR V
The Cadillac Corvette Could Be the Brand's Non-Sedan Flagship
By Patrick Rall on
In a lengthy comment posted on what is a now-debunked article about the future of Cadillac, the brand’s boss Johan de Nysschen stated that there is a non-sedan flagship coming and as I have speculated in the past – I believe that we could be getting a Corvette-bases supercar.
The 2007-2-12 Mazda CX-7 has an important safety recall.
Mazda CX-7 Recall For Loss of Steering Control
By John Goreham on
The 2007-2-12 Mazda CX-7 has an important safety recall.
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Do not turn off your 2016 Honda Civic engine while in motion
By Parks McCants on
It’s one of those mind boggling questions that come up from, we assume, “new” drivers at times: Is there any benefit to turning of my 2016 Honda Civic engine while in motion?’
2017 challenger ta 392
The New Dodge Challenger T/A 392 drops at the Perfect Time
By Patrick Rall on
Leading up to the Woodward Dream Cruise, Dodge introduced the new 2017 Challenger T/A with either the 5.7L Hemi or the 392 Hemi and while some will complain that these new trimlines are not elaborate enough – I think that this new Challenger T/A is a perfect package for the current muscle car market.
2017 Subaru Outback, Subaru EyeSight, safety
How Subaru Commits to Keep You Safe on the Road [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has always been about safety and they continue to improve their safety system called EyeSight. How will it keep you safer?
2017 Subaru WRX STI, STI, Rally America Championship, Subaru
Higgins Secures 6th Championship in the Subaru WRX STI
By Denis Flierl on
David Higgins and Craig Drew secure their sixth Rally America Championship. What happened to Pastrana?
2016 Subaru BRZ GT300, 2017 Subaru BRZ, SUPER GT
Subaru BRZ GT300 Gets First Win at Suzuka 1000km
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru BRZ GT300 gets its first win of the season. The team overcame a lot to get the victory.
2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door
Subaru Gets Ready to Launch the 2017 Impreza
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza launches soon. There’s a new Global Platform, a new assembly line and new features.
Amazon-Genesis, Hyundai linkages have helped to create Amazon Vehicles
Amazon-Genesis, Hyundai Links Power Online Sales Giant To New Auto Info Space
By Marc Stern on
Amazon-Genesis and Hyundai linkages have enabled the online sales giant to move into a new automotive information space, Amazon Vehicles.
Audi A6 Allroad
Rumored: Audi Ponders Whether or Not To Do An RS6 Allroad
By Will Maley on
Has there been a moment in time where you find yourself wishing that you had a wagon that could take you to that special fishing spot and do some track time? That wish could be coming true.
Nissan LEAF, Henry Marr video, save the planet
How 6 Year-Old Henry Marr Is Saving the Planet [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
It only takes one 6 year-old boy to help save the planet. What is Henry Marr doing about it?
2018 Subaru BRZ, Subaru BRZ tS, Subaru, Forester tS
Is Subaru Planning to Launch US-Spec 2018 BRZ tS?
By Denis Flierl on
Is a US-spec 2018 Subaru BRZ tS coming to US shores? New trademark applications suggest it could.
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