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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.

2017 Subaru WRX STI
2 Ways Subaru WRX STI Proves Its Advantage at Nurburgring 24-Hr [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX STI NBR wins its class again at Nurburgring 24-hour. How hard is it to win?
2017_Acura_NSX
TLX-GT, NSX and RDX Dominate Acura News for May 2016
By Parks McCants on
Acura Racing TLX-GT efforts turn a corner as the first production 2017 NSX supercar rolls off the assembly line and RDX Crossover receives a positive nod from consumers.
2017_Honda_Ridgeline
2016 Civic, Indycar, Ridgeline dominate Honda News for May 2016
By Parks McCants on
May was a busy and successful month for American Honda as 2016 Civic, Indycar and the all new Ridgeline truck dominated Honda -- there were a couple of surprises.
OSU Camaro Hybrid
Ohio State 2016 Camaro Hybrid Wins EcoCar3 Competition Again
By Patrick Rall on
For the second year in a row, the team from Ohio State University was named the winner of the Chevrolet Camaro-centric EcoCar3 competition – beating teams from 15 other universities around the country with their custom Camaro hybrid.
Ferrari 458 MM Speciale
Ferrari Builds A One-Off 458 Speciale
By Will Maley on
If you have the cash, you can have Ferrari build a one-off supercar based on one of their models. That is just what one Ferrari owner has done.
2015 Dodge Charger RT
Smaller, Lighter Dodge Challenger and Charger Could Come at Late as 2021
By Patrick Rall on
There has been speculation that the next generation Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger would arrive for the 2018 or 2019 model year, but according to insider information from Allpar, the next refresh will be another minor one and the next generation with the new platform might not arrive until 2021.
2016 Toyota Tacoma Named Best All-Weather Midsize Truck
2016 Toyota Tacoma Named Best All-Weather Midsize Truck
By John Goreham on
Add best winter truck to the Toyota Tacoma’s long list of awards.
Porsche Panamera Turbo
Next-Gen Porsche Panamera Turbo To Be As Quick As A Former Supercar
By Will Maley on
Supercars and hypercars provide an interesting look at what was considered to be state of the art at the time. From exotic materials to extensive aero and engineering work, these vehicles give us an idea of how far we have come when it comes to comparing them to standard sports cars.
2017 Nissan GT-R, Nurburgring 24-hour
Nissan: 5 Reasons Why Nurburgring 24-Hr is the Hardest Race In the World
By Denis Flierl on
The Nurburgring 24-hour race is tough. Nissan can tell you. What happened to their GT-R?
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
Watch Golfer Win BMW M2 For Hole-In-One [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Scott Jamieson hit the first hole-in-one of the 2016 BMW PGA Championship. The reward? A new BMW M2.
2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Forester 2.0XT
2 Reasons Why Forester 2.0XT Pushes Up the Fun-To-Drive Meter [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru Forester is launching soon in North America. It gets a new driving experience. What bumps the fun-to-drive meter?
Tesla
Tesla announces a new Referral Program
By Jason Cobb on
Tesla doesn't spend money on traditional advertising but relies on current owner to help spread the word on driving a Tesla.
Mazda CX-5 Wins Wheels TV 2016 POV Award
Mazda CX-5 Wins Wheels TV 2016 POV Award
By John Goreham on
The 2013-2014 Mazda CX-5 is this year’s pre-owned vehicle award winner.
Why Toyota Tacoma Owners Should Not Fear the Frame Recall 2-year update
Why Toyota Tacoma Owners Should Not Fear the Frame Recall 2-year update
By John Goreham on
We visited with Pete once again to check on how his Toyota Tacoma is doing since the frame replacement about two years back.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
How BMW Australia Secures More High-Demand M2s
By Denis Flierl on
The new BMW M2 is sold out all over the globe. How did Australia secure more for 2016?
2017 Nissan GT-R, 2016 Nissan Rogue
How Nissan Ensures Performance Quality For Consumers
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Nissan GT-R has been announced. How does Nissan ensure the highest performance quality in all their cars?
2017 Subaru BRZ, 2017 Subaru WRX STI S207
STI Bringing Surprise BRZ and WRX STI S207 to Wicked Big Meet
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru and STI are bringing a surprise 2017 BRZ to Wicked Big Meet. What is STI up to?
2016 Subaru WRX STI, Nurburgring 24-hour
Subaru WRX STI Avoids Disaster Wins Nurburgring 24-Hr [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX STI wins the Nurburgring 24-hour race. It’s two-in a row. What disaster did the team avoid?
2017_Honda_Pilot
Reinvented Honda Pilot voted New England Winter Vehicle of the Year
By Parks McCants on
That’s a big deal in a region where Winter temperatures fall well below zero, and road conditions rival those of the Arctic.
2017_Honda_Fit
Built in Japan 2017 Honda Fit 15% Mexican
By Parks McCants on
Interestingly enough, a close study of the 2017 Honda Fit Dealership Monroney disclosure revealed an interesting factoid or two.
2016 Subaru WRX STI
Storm Suspends Nurburgring 24-HR Subaru WRX STI Running Second
By Denis Flierl on
After just 50 minutes, the red flag came out the 2016 Nurburgring 24-hour race is suspended.
2017 Maserati Levante at New York Auto Show
The 2017 Maserati Levante Order Guide Surfaces
By Will Maley on
Next month will see a new entrant into the luxury SUV marketplace, the 2017 Maserati Levante. We know there will be two trims on offer, and each trim will have their own engine configuration. But thanks to a member on a Maserati forum, we have some more details.
2012 Dodge Charger sRT8
Pre-2013 Dodge Challenger and Charger Added to Takata Airbag Recall
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has once again expanded the list of vehicles recalled for the Takata inflator failures, with every pre-2013 Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger that has been registered in select areas with high humidity – with the total scope of this new recall announcement adding almost 1 million cars, trucks, SUVs and van to the already massive recall.
2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO
How Nissan Improves 2017 GT-R NISMO’s Cornering Performance
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO made its global debut at the Nurburgring. What new performance upgrades are coming?
Maserati Quattroporte Q4
26k Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte Sedans Get Recalled For Suspension Problem
By Will Maley on
If you happen to be the owner of a 2014 to 2016 Maserati Ghibli or Quattroporte, you'll want to be paying close attention to this news.
2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Legacy
Subaru Announces 2017 Outback and Legacy Pricing with 2 New Safety Features
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru Outback and Legacy get price increases. How much do the upgrades cost?
2017 Subaru BRZ
Subaru Announces 7 New Upgrades For 2017 BRZ
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru BRZ is getting new performance upgrades. How much added power will it get?
Kevin Arias Dodge Challenger
Chicago Firefighter Wins a 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has just announced the winner of their FCA US LLC 2015 National Sweepstakes and of the 1.2 million entries received, firefighter Kevin Arias of Oswego, Illinois won the prize and took home a 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack.
2016 Kia Soul Commercial
Kia Quietly Teases A New Soul Model
By Will Maley on
Sometimes, an automaker will pull a fast one when announcing new model or variant. Whether it be flashing an image during a commercial or dropping bread crumbs in a press release.
HPE1000 Corvette Z06
The Hennessey HPE1000 Corvette Z06 Screams on the Dyno
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Hennessey have rolled out a video of their HPE1000 package for the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and while the output of more than 1,000 horsepower is impressive – the most exciting part of this video just might be the sound.
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