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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.

2016 Lexus RX named to Ward's 10-Best Interiors List

See Why the 2016 Lexus RX was just named to Ward's 10-Best Interiors List

By John Goreham on April 15, 2016 - 2:46PM

Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h have an award winning interior. Here’s why.

2017 Subaru WRX/STI Pricing and 5 New Features Announced

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2016 - 2:42PM

The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI pricing and new upgrades are announced.

Ford Mustang Sold Out Through 2017 in South Africa - Another RHD Market Success

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2016 - 1:37PM

The new Ford Mustang is the first ever to be sold in South Africa with the preferred right hand drive configuration and like every other RHD market that has just gotten the new Mustang – the American muscle car is sold out well into the foreseeable future.

Segment sales leader Acura ILX returns unchanged for 2017

By Parks McCants on April 15, 2016 - 12:50PM

Looking to the numbers, Acura ILX sales are up 40% in 2016, with sales momentum expected to continue into 2017 and beyond. Hey, if it’s not broken why fix it?

20 New Upgrades Are Coming on 2017 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2016 - 11:11AM

Subaru released details on the new 2017 Subaru Forester. It gets at least 20 new upgrades.

Rumored: End of the Road for the Volkswagen Beetle?

By Will Maley on April 15, 2016 - 9:04AM

Volkswagen's Beetle could be coming to an end in the next couple of years.

Subaru Reveals Purpose-Built WRX STI Time Attack Car

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2016 - 7:36AM

Subaru, Prodrive and STI have partnered together to built the ultimate 2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack car.

Build Your Ford GT Supercar Online Now, Buyers to be Hand Picked

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2016 - 3:03PM

The configurator page for the new Ford GT supercar has gone line on Ford.com, allowing us all to burn a few minutes picking our favorite combination of wheels, stripes and exterior colors, but those folks hoping to buy a new GT will have to apply through the unique purchased process – with only approved buyers getting the green light to take one home.

Toyota named an EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year

By John Goreham on April 14, 2016 - 2:34PM

For the 12th straight year, Toyota is recognized as a leader by EPA.

Challenger, Charger and Viper Featured in New High Performance Dodge Ad

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2016 - 1:20PM

The Dodge Viper, Hellcat Challenger, Hellcat Charger and the rest of the many Hemi-powered vehicles in the brand’s lineup makes it the leading American brand in terms of high performance vehicles and in their newest advertisement, the company shows off all of these powerful vehicles as they storm through the streets of Detroit.

Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Could Come To the U.S.

By Will Maley on April 14, 2016 - 11:49AM

We have to admit we like what crazy things Mercedes-Benz has been doing to the Geländewagen or G-Class This old-school off-road monster has undergone various changes such a six-wheel truck or dropping an AMG V12 under the hood.

CARB Paperwork Reveals Updated 911 GTS Is Coming

By Will Maley on April 14, 2016 - 9:03AM

It seemed slightly odd that Porsche would introduce a second-generation of the 911 GTS in 2015; less than a year before the updated 911 with turbo flat-six engines would be revealed. But it seems it was meant to be a short production run.

15 Ways BMW Minimizes Weight in M4 GTS

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2016 - 8:17AM

The new BMW M4 GTS makes its international press launch in Barcelona Spain. How did BMW M save weight in the M4 GTS?

WRX STI Runs Faultlessly in Rally Prep

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2016 - 7:59AM

The new 2016 Subaru WRX STI rally car undergoes testing in Australia. How is Molly’s time behind the wheel going?

2016 Camaro Priced Higher than Mustang in the UK Despite No Right-Drive

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2016 - 3:22PM

The pricing has been announced for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in the United Kingdom, and even though the new GM muscle car isn’t right hand drive and the new Ford Mustang is – the Camaro still costs more than the Mustang in both 4- and 8-cylinder form.

Volvo Wants to Bring A Fleet of Autonomous Vehicles to the U.S.

By Will Maley on April 13, 2016 - 2:57PM

Volvo is getting ready to launch a fleet of self-driving vehicles in Gothenburg, Sweden that will be driven by ordinary people next year. The Swedish automaker would like to do the same program in the U.S.

Lexus Hybrid Sales Pass 1 Million In March

By John Goreham on April 13, 2016 - 1:21PM

Lexus is the world leader in premium green car sales. The numbers.

Ford Allocates 2,000 More Mustangs to Australia

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2016 - 12:45PM

The Ford Mustang is so popular in Australia that the American muscle car is technically sold out until the middle of 2017, but the Motor Company is trying to help shorten the waiting list by allocating an extra 2,000 units for the Aussie market – although those extra cars won’t arrive until late this year.

The World's Quickest Manual Hellcat Challenger Gets Quicker

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2016 - 12:00PM

Jon Sipple and his record-setting Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat were back at the track this past weekend with a tune engine tune and the result was yet another record run – making the world’s quickest manual transmission Hellcat Challenger even quicker.

Leaked: Next Mercedes-AMG E63 Could Produce Over 600 Horsepower

By Will Maley on April 13, 2016 - 9:13AM

With Mercedes-Benz introducing a new E-Class earlier this year at Detroit, we wondered what could be in store for the high-performance E63.

Will New Subaru Impreza Take a Bite Out Of Crosstrek?

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2016 - 8:24AM

Will the new 2017 Impreza 5-Door hatchback take a bite out of Crosstrek sales?

Want a BMW M2? Get In Line

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2016 - 7:54AM

BMW M2 wait times are growing. How long are buyers waiting?

Volkswagen Dealer Planning Documentary on the Diesel Emission Scandal

By Will Maley on April 12, 2016 - 4:23PM

We'll admit the Volkswagen diesel scandal has gone in various directions and places we weren't expecting. Case in point is an owner of a Volkswagen dealer planning a documentary on the scandal.

Hennessey Venom GT Spyder Sets Top Speed Record with Corvette Power

By Patrick Rall on April 12, 2016 - 2:34PM

The folks at Hennessey Performance took their Venom GT Spyder to the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, California for a run at the convertible top speed record and they achieved that goal – shattering the Bugatti Veyron’s convertible top speed record in hitting 265.6 miles per hour with an engine borrowed from the Corvette Z06 and the Camaro Z28.

Ford F150 Beats Everyone in New Crash Tests

By Patrick Rall on April 12, 2016 - 2:07PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has published the results of their newest truck testing process and the new Ford F150 was the only truck to receive a “good” rating in every category – resulting in the F150 being the only truck to get the IIHS Top Safety Pick in multiple cab configurations.

Bring your Prius to the Prius Parade April 23rd in Alameda California and be part of a Guinness world record event.

Own a Toyota Prius? Be part of a Guinness World Record

By John Goreham on April 12, 2016 - 12:39PM

Bring your Toyota Prius to the Prius Parade April 23rd in Alameda California and be part of a Guinness world record event.

Watch the World's Quickest Hellcat Challenger in Action

By Patrick Rall on April 12, 2016 - 12:28PM

This past weekend, we see new a new record for the quickest Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat set at the Modern Street Hemi Shootout and after Ricky Ellison set the record with a 9.59, he backed up his record with a 9.58 – in less than ideal conditions and without the aid of nitrous oxide.