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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.

Levorg STI, STI, Subaru, Subaru Tecnica International
How Fast-Selling Subaru Levorg STI Will Benefit Global Performance Fans
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Tecnica International (STI) put their badge on the Levorg Sport and it sells out in 30 days. Why is that good news?
2017 Nissan Rogue, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Star Wars
How Nissan Gets Traction With "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
It’s a match made in the heavens as Nissan partners with Lucasfilm and the new "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” film.
2017 Toyota 86, 2017 Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S
2017 Toyota 86 Gets Small Price Bump and Drop in Fuel Mileage
By Denis Flierl on
The Scion FR-S is now the 2017 Toyota 86 and it gets a minor refresh. It also gets a small price bump.
2016_Honda_Civic_6MT
China first to experience 6 speed manual Civic EX-T turbo [Video]
By Parks McCants on
True enough: From China, the world’s fastest growing car market, comes a behind the wheel account of the production 2016 Honda Civic EX-T 6 MT turbo!
2017_Acura_NSX_ McCants
2017 Acura NSX earns well deserved consumer accolades in Carmel
By Parks McCants on
Acura’s halo car turned more than a couple of heads at the hypercritical auto aficionado driven preview to Carmel’s Concourse classic car show.
2017 Range Rover Sport
Everything You Need To Know About the 2017 Range Rover Sport
By Will Maley on
A new model year could see a manufacturer make either none, some, or massive changes to one of their models. For the 2017 Range Rover Sport, Land Rover took the middle route.
2017 Camaro ZL1 with the Manual Can Hit 60 in 1st Gear
By Patrick Rall on
GM continues to offer up little bits of information on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the most recent being the fact that when equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission, the 6th gen Camaro ZL1 will get to 60 miles an hour in 1st gear – which could lead to a 0-60 time below 4 seconds.
Tesla Adopts a Typical Auto Dealership Gimmick
Tesla Adopts a Typical Auto Dealership Gimmick In New Lease Promotion
By John Goreham on
Tesla opts to promote its current vehicles with the low-ball lease offers many car dealerships do.
Mustang beats Tesla
Ford Mustang Stomps Tesla Model S at Roadkill Nights
By Patrick Rall on
While racing at the 2016 Roadkill Nights by Dodge event in Pontiac, Michigan, a Tesla Model S went head to head on a slippery surface with a Ford Mustang GT, and the highly touted electric super sedan took a serious beating at the hands of the American muscle car.
Mystery SRT Jeep at Woodward
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT "Trackhawk" Spotted at the Woodward Dream Cruise
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend while attending the Woodward Dream Cruise, I stumbled across the “Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk with the Hellcat Hemi” that has been making its rounds through the automotive media and having seen it in person – and I still don’t think that it is a Hellcat model.
2017 Kia Sportage exterior
There’s A Lot To Be Said For Auto Spies; How Else Would We Know Of New Kia Crossover?
By Marc Stern on
Auto spies saw the planned Kia compact crossover recently as the carmaker put the as-yet-unnamed vehicle through its paces. Kia is slotting it below the Sportage which is illustrated above.
Toyota and Lexus want to help flood victims who need help making payments.
If you own a Toyota or Lexus and were affected by floods – read this
By John Goreham on
Toyota and Lexus want to help those who need help making payments.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
Why Hasn't Canada Gotten the C-Class Wagon
By Will Maley on
The Canadian automotive marketplace is littered with vehicles that are nonexistent in the U.S. For example, Mercedes-Benz sells the B-Class and diesel version of the GLE-Coupe. There is also a C-Class Wagon that was announced earlier this year, but it hasn't arrived.
2016 Nissan Juke
Watch Driver Learn to Get Nissan Juke on 2 Wheels in Just 2 Days [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Watch as NISMO racing driver Sir Chris Hoy learns to drive a Nissan Juke on two wheels in just two days.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, Toronto Subaru Club Hypermeet
WRX STI Fans 'Show n Shine' at Toronto Subaru Club Hypermeet
By Denis Flierl on
The Toronto Subaru Club Hypermeet is the largest gathering of Subaru enthusiasts in Canada. There were plenty of Subaru WRX STIs on hand.
Volkswagens
The Rumor Mill Has A New VW SUV Heading To The U.S.
By Marc Stern on
VW Australia may have a new SUV in development that may just be heading for the U.S. -- maybe. The one fly in the ointment, the engine.
2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru WRX
Subaru WRX STI Gets Huge Price Reduction in Russia
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Russia drops the price on the 2016 Subaru WRX STI. What’s the issue in Russia?
VW plans two brief production outages for Golf this year.
There Are Lots of Reasons To Tweak VW Production Schedules, Sometimes It’s Just Balance
By Marc Stern on
Volkswagen plans two short production outages this year. According to the automaker, the stoppages in the production of the Golf are to help balance production.
Lamborghini Centenario Roadster
Lamborghini Centenario Loses Its Top
By Will Maley on
When Lamborghini revealed the Centenario at the Geneva Motor Show in March, they said about 40 of them would be built - 20 coupes and 20 roadsters. We have seen the coupe and now we get our first glimpse at the roadster.
2017 Subaru Forester, Diesel Forester, Special Edition Forester
Meet the 2017 Subaru Forester Special Edition UK Style
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru Forester Special Edition comes with the diesel engine which U.S. buyers can’t get. What else sets this model apart?
If You're In Los Angeles This Weekend, Hyundai Offers Tailored Test Drives
Hyundai, Amazon Have A New Idea And They’re Not Afraid To Use It
By Marc Stern on
For the second time this week, Hyundai and Amazon have teamed up to bring a better automotive experience to buyers and owners. This time it's a customer-tailored online test-drive plan.
Hyundai Genesis and Alexa
Earth To Alexa, Your Genesis Is Ready, Please Pick It Up
By Marc Stern on
Amazon's digital assistant Alexa can now tell your Hyundai Genesis what it wants or doesn't want and your car has to comply.
Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Concept
Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Concept Exudes Electric Grandeur
By Will Maley on
Stunning Looks? Check. Opulent Interior? Check. Electric Powertrain? What?!
Mazda 2017 MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition Details & Price Estimate
Mazda 2017 MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition Details & Price Estimate
By John Goreham on
Your retractable hard-top, fast-back Miata will soon be available for pre-ordering.
Usain Bolt, 2016 Rio Olympics, 2017 Nissan GT-R, 200 meter Gold Medal
How Usain Bolt Gets “Bolted” By Nissan [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan is going to make sure Usain Bolt gets "Bolted" in a big way. What’s in store for the gold medalist?
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza
7 Reasons Not to Buy a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek will get the most significant changes since it launched in 2012. What’s next for Crosstrek?
2016 Roush RS Mustang
Check Out the Roush Mustang Lineup at the Woodward Dream Cruise
By Patrick Rall on
In addition to the hundreds of privately owned Ford Mustang coupes and convertibles lining Mustang Alley at this weekend’s Woodward Dream Cruise, Roush Performance will showcase their entire Mustang lineup – from the 300hp RS to the 670hp RS3.
2017_Acura_NSX
2017 Acura NSX: On the road to Monterey Car Week
By Parks McCants on
Acura’s manufactured in Ohio 2017 NSX hybrid supercar takes its place in the annals of the West Coast’s premier auto event.
Buy a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth, get a free driving school day at Bondurant
One huge reason to opt for the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth for 2017
By John Goreham on
Fiat has just made picking the Abarth version of its new 124 Spider much easier.
Delano Scat Pack Challenger
Dodge Challenger Scat Pack with DRs and a Tune Runs 11.50s
By Patrick Rall on
While we frequently bring you the news of the quickest Hellcat models from Dodge, today we bring you a look at what I believe to be the quickest Challenger Scat Pack in the world without any significant modifications – with just a good set of tires and a canned ECU tune helping this Hemi-powered muscle car to run well into the 11-second range.
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