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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.

Why BMW 330e iPerformance Won’t Set the World on Fire

By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2016 - 8:05AM

BMW just introduced the new 330e iPerformance 3 Series plug-in hybrid. Will it be a popular 3 Series?

Will Subaru WRX STI NBR Crash Stop a Title Repeat?

By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2016 - 7:43AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI NBR crash won’t stop Subaru Tecnica International. Can they get the car ready in 2 months?

No Hybrid technology for 2017 Acura NSX GT3 Car

By Parks McCants on March 25, 2016 - 5:22PM

For 2017 Acura returns to the world of Grand Prix racing with a slightly modified factory built NSX GT3 race prepared Supercar. This NSX comes with a missing hybrid component or two..

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - Not Trackhawk - Debuts in NYC

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2016 - 12:33PM

A new Jeep Grand Cherokee with the word “hawk” in the name debuted this week at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, but rather than the Hellcat-powered Trackhawk that rumors insisted would debut, the new premium Trailhawk trimline debuted – with your choice of Hemi, Pentastar or Diesel power.

Mazda MX-5 Miata is 2016 World Car of the Year and Design of the Year

By John Goreham on March 25, 2016 - 11:16AM

The Mazda MX-5 took home the two most important awards at the New York Auto Show.

Will 5hp Bump Make Much Difference in 2017 Toyota 86?

By Denis Flierl on March 25, 2016 - 8:46AM

The 2017 Toyota 86 replaces the outgoing Scion FR-S and gets suspension and power upgrades. Will it make much difference?

2017 Acura MDX presents hybrid SUV luxury and fuel efficiency

By Parks McCants on March 24, 2016 - 8:45PM

The best selling premium 3-row SUV of all time just got better. The most significant change in 2017 Acura MDX is one that you’ll never see.

600 Horsepower 2016 Civic Coupe takes on ‘Global Rallycross’

By Parks McCants on March 24, 2016 - 7:27PM

What more can we say about the Honda Performance Development turbocharged 600 horsepower 2016 Civic Coupe?

Watch the Hellcat Challenger Go 171mph on Ice

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2016 - 5:32PM

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is very, very fast and while it is best known for tearing up the pavement, a team in Sweden recently took the Hellcat Challenger to a top speed competition on a frozen lakebed – with a top speed of 171 miles per hour on solid ice.

Genesis Reveals Their First Concept

By Will Maley on March 24, 2016 - 2:59PM

The Detroit Auto Show was the coming out party for the Genesis brand with the introductions of the G80 and G90. For New York, the brand decided it was time to show off a concept.

2017 Toyota Corolla Turns 50 In Style

By John Goreham on March 24, 2016 - 2:54PM

The Toyota Corolla’s 50th-anniversary edition is worth a look.

The Lincoln Navigator Concept Shows a Bright Future for the Luxury SUV

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2016 - 1:53PM

Ford Motor Company has used the 2016 New York International Auto Show to show off their new Lincoln Navigator Concept and while this massive SUV has a few aspects that aren’t exactly production friendly – this new Navigator Concept paints a beautiful picture of the future of the large Lincoln SUV.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Comes as a 640hp Convertible, Too

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2016 - 1:01PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is making its grand debut this week at the 2017 New York International Auto Show and as viewers of the morning show Kelly and Michael learned early this morning, the 640 horsepower super Camaro will also be offered as a convertible – including all of the performance goodies of the hardtop with the open-air fun.

Forget Buying a Tesla Model 3 in 2017 Unless You Fit This Narrow Profile

By John Goreham on March 24, 2016 - 11:43AM

Even before the new Model 3 has been revealed Tesla is starting to hint that you won’t be able to get one this year or next year.

The Three Flavors of Hyundai Ioniq Arrive In New York

By Will Maley on March 24, 2016 - 9:56AM

After making appearances in South Korea and Geneva, Hyundai brought the 2017 Ioniq lineup to New York for its North American debut.

Audi Cuts the Roof Off the R8

By Will Maley on March 24, 2016 - 9:23AM

It was going to happen sooner or later; a drop-top version of the Audi R8.

10 Improvements to Look For on New Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2016 - 8:16AM

Subaru introduced new 2017 Impreza 2.0i Sport models at the New York Auto Show. Why will they be for driving enthusiasts?

2016 Ford Mustang GT Fails Australian Police Car Trial

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2016 - 4:31PM

A few weeks back we brought you the news that the 2016 Ford Mustang GT was being considered for the next police pursuit vehicles for the New South Wales police, but it seems that a mechanical issue during testing has forced the police to remove the Mustang from their consideration process.

Kia Makes the Full-Size Sedan Relevant Again With the 2017 Cadenza

By Will Maley on March 23, 2016 - 4:23PM

The full-size sedan class is one that carries one without many changes. But whenever an automaker introduces a redesigned or an all-new model, people take notice.

Corvette Racing Goes 2-for-2 in 2016, Wins 2nd Straight Sebring Race

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2016 - 4:00PM

The Corvette Racing team took the GTLM class win at the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race this past weekend, winning the 12-hour battle for the second straight year and backing up their season-opening win at Daytona with back to back wins in the Sunshine State.

Go Mango Challenger Shaker and Charger RT

More Dodge Challenger, Charger Models Get Go Mango

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2016 - 3:18PM

After offering the new Go Mango exterior color on the 2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger exclusively in SRT 392 or SRT Hellcat form, the Chrysler Group has decided to begin offering this deep metallic orange hue on more trimlines – including the SXT, the R/T, Scat Pack and Shaker packages starting later this spring.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Introducing the New Subaru Impreza Sedan and 5-Door [Full Gallery]

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2016 - 1:16PM

The 2017 Subaru Impreza is uncovered at the New York International Auto Show. Check out the full gallery of pictures here.

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

3 Reasons Why Subaru Scores Hat Trick in KBB’s Brand Image Awards

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2016 - 10:39AM

Subaru scores a hat rick in Kelly Blue Book Brand Image Awards. How do they beat the major brands?

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF Miata Retractable Fastback is Stunning

By John Goreham on March 23, 2016 - 9:46AM

Aside from the added practicality, this is the best looking Miata ever.

2017 Toyota Prius Prime is the new Plug-In: 22 mile EV range, 120 MPGe

By John Goreham on March 23, 2016 - 9:24AM

Toyota re-enters the U.S. EV market with an updated plug-in Prius

Subaru WRX STI Crashes at Nurburgring 24-hr Practice

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2016 - 7:42AM

The new 2016 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring race car crashes during a practice session. How much damage was there?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan Uncovered in NY [Full Gallery]

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2016 - 6:46AM

Subaru uncovers the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza last night in New York. Check out the full gallery of pictures.

Honda extends turbocharged 6 speed option throughout Civic lineup

By Parks McCants on March 22, 2016 - 7:09PM

Hey, you wanted a 6-speed manual transmission, turbocharged Civic option -- you got it!

Sharp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Rendering Hits the Web

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2016 - 2:34PM

While it is unclear whether or not the new Hellcat powered Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk will debut this week in New York, a great rendering has surfaced on JeepTrackhawkForums.com showing a face that I could see being similar to the real thing.

2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H Marks 50 Years of Rent-a-Racers

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2016 - 12:21PM

A new 2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H will debut this week at the 2016 New York International Auto Show and this new Rent-A-Racer will help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Shelby Mustang offered through Hertz rental cars – with 140 of these cars headed to rental outlets around the US later this year.

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