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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.

Ford GT in FM6
Drive the Ford GT in Forza 6, Win a Trip to LeMans
By Patrick Rall on
Michelin and Microsoft have teamed up to sponsor a contest for Forza Motorsports 6 gamers that coincides with the 2016 24 Hours of LeMans race and for simply playing the game with the new Ford GT race car during specified period of time – you could win a trip to the 2017 LeMans race.
A dealer-add-on has now caused all of Toyota’s popular models to be recalled.
Dealer-Added Item Causes Toyota Recall of Camry, Prius, Tacoma, Corolla, Rav4 More
By John Goreham on
A dealer-add-on has now caused all of Toyota’s popular models, like Camry, Prius, Tacoma, Corolla, Rav4 to be recalled.
Comparing Chevy Volt vs Toyota Prius Plug In
Chevy Volt vs Toyota Prius Plug In: Prius Owners Praise Volt as an Excellent Alternative
By Armen Hareyan on
Chevy Volt was the next logical step of what Toyota Prius started. When you compare Chevy Volt vs Toyota Prius or its Plug In version it seems that Volt is an excellent alternative to the Prius, about which not many are talking about. Surprisingly, even Prius owners like the Volt.
Chevy Volt Door Chime Volume
3 Simple Ways To Fix Chevy Volt's Loud Door Ajar Alarm: The Chime Volume
By Armen Hareyan on
Some Chevy Volt owners complain that the door ajar alarm is very loud. It's also called Continuous Chiming, when the driver door is opened while the vehicle is in ON. Is there an easy fix to lower the door alarm sound?
Mercedes-Benz Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Lineup
Your Next Mercedes-Benz Could Have A Mild Hybrid System
By Will Maley on
In the age of tightening fuel economy and emission regulations, automakers are pulling all of the stops to get ready for it. Case in point is Mercedes-Benz which has a clever idea for their gas engines.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
BMW's New M2 and Other Wild Police Machines
By Denis Flierl on
The National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) 2016 motor show in the UK reveals a wild-colored BMW M2 Police car.
2017 Subaru BRZ, BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition
2017 Subaru BRZ Upgrades: Are They Enough? [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced the 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition. Are the upgrades enough for performance enthusiasts?
Tesla Model S Auto Charting Arm At Home
Man Builds Tesla Auto Charging Arm at Home and Shows Demo Video
By Armen Hareyan on
One Tesla Model S owner decided to change the way EVs are charged at home and created this auto charging arm for his Tesla, which automatically connects to the charger. Watch the video of his auto charger here and see how he made one.

Capps and Beckman at the Summernationals
Capps' Dodge Charger Wins Again in an All-Mopar Funny Car Finale
By Patrick Rall on
The domination of the Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars continued this past weekend as Ron Capps won the 4th straight all-Mopar final round, helping the Capps jump into the top spot in the 2016 Mello Yello series championship standings.
2017 Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso and GranSport
Maserati Updates the Quattroporte for 2017, See if You Can Spot the Changes!
By Will Maley on
Despite being on sale for only three years, the Maserati Quattroporte was falling behind the competition at a rapid rate. Maserati has decided to fix this with a refresh for the 2017 model year.
UPSP pickup truck stamps
Classic Ford, Chevy and International Trucks on New US Stamp
By Patrick Rall on
The newest collection of United States Postal Service stamps will feature a pair of classic Ford pickups, a classic Chevrolet pickup and an International Harvester pickup – all of which are displayed in color on a quartet of “Forever” stamps.
Cost of Nissan Leaf electric charging
Nissan LEAF Owners About The Rise of Their Electric Bill vs Cost of Gasoline Usage
By Armen Hareyan on
You buy a Nissan LEAF and the cost of your electric bill goes up. How much does it cost to fully charge a Nissan Leaf and what is the monthly cost. Nissan Leaf owners answer this question.
Ford Mustang Barricade
New Transformers Villain is a Ford Mustang Police Car
By Patrick Rall on
Director Michael Bay has offered up a look at another vehicle from the upcoming Transformers movie and once again, the Ford Mustang will play the villain in a police car livery – setting up what will surely be some great chase scenes with the new Chevrolet Camaro.
Tesla Model S
What Do Tesla Owners Tell to Potential Tesla Buyers: Regrets or No Regrets
By Armen Hareyan on
You are considering to buy a Tesla Model S, Model 3 or Model X. Tesla has delivered around 75,000 Model S electric cars around the world. Would you like to know what these owners would like to say say to new potential Tesla buyers and if they have any regrets?
2017 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2016 Toyota Tacoma – Spec Sheet Comparison
2017 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2016 Toyota Tacoma – Spec Sheet Comparison
By John Goreham on
We compare the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline Specs to the Industry-leading midsize pickup, the Toyota Tacoma.
2017 Nissan GT-R
Why High-Performance GT-R Enjoys Special Status at Nissan
By Denis Flierl on
Why does Nissan keep building the expensive low-volume 2017 GT-R?
2016 Mazda3 wins an award for being cool and also an award for being a great family car
2016 Mazda Mazda3 – The coolest family car under $18K?
By John Goreham on
This week the 2016 Mazda3 won an award for being cool and also an award for being a great family car.
2017 Subaru Impreza, 2017 Impreza sedan, 2017 Impreza 5-Door
Meet the Man Who Will Get You Excited About Subaru
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza arrives in November. Who’s the man behind the new design language?
Range Rover Sport SVR
Rumored: Introducing Range Rover's X6 Competitor
By Will Maley on
It is quite odd that Land Rover is planning to build a competitor to the likes of the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, but who are to judge.
2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition
Meet the New 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announces the 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition. Is there more than just the new color?
Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Crosstrek, Subaru oil consumption class action lawsuit
Subaru Oil Consumption Lawsuit Update: What Should You Do?
By Denis Flierl on
In the oil consumption class action lawsuit against Subaru, an important deadline is coming up tomorrow. What decision do consumers need to make?
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon World Debut
There's Another Version of the E-Class Wagon Coming
By Will Maley on
Earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz introduced the new E-Class Wagon. The new variant of the E-Class is jam packed with the latest technologies, and a lot of practicality. But it seems German luxury automaker was holding something back.
2016 Nissan Maxima, 2016 Nissan Murano, 2016 Nissan Rogue, 2016 Nissan Frontier
These 4 Nissan Vehicles Deliver on Their Ownership Promise
By Denis Flierl on
4 Nissan vehicles score best in class in vehicle satisfaction. Why are owners satisfied?
2016 Subaru WRX STI, Isle of Man TT Challenge
Part 2: Higgins Beats IOM Lap Record Again [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Mark Higgins beat his own Isle of Man record again in the 2016 Subaru WRX STI. How fast was he this time?
2016_Honda_Coupe_Touring
2016 Honda Civic Coupe: Where Safety Meets Sexy
By Parks McCants on
Sure, we could have told you that 2016 Honda Civic has just earned the highest available IIHS Safety Pick + designation, but, there’s way more to this story.
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Acura NSX Supercar assaults Pikes Peak Hill Climb x 3
By Parks McCants on
In 2015 Acura fans watched a prototype 2017 Acura NSX supercar pacing the start of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak Hill Climb Classic. For the 100th anniversary of the oldest hillclimb in the U.S., Honda R&D and the Acura Brand takes off all the stops.
UK Mustang GT police car
Ford Mustang GT Could Become a British Police Car
By Patrick Rall on
The new Ford Mustang was recently displayed at a trade show in the United Kingdom and depending on the approval process required of all new special service vehicles – the American muscle car could become the next British police car.
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 vs Model S 60: Which One to Buy
By Armen Hareyan on
By end of April the orders for Tesla Model 3 have reached nearly 400,000 globally by mid April and while Tesla reintroduces Model S 60 at twice the price of Model 3, but cheaper than Model S 70. Who will buy them and what should you do if are thinking to buy a Tesla.
NEMPA calls Mazda MX-5 Miata Best Value Convertible.
New England Motor Press Honors 2016 Mazda Miata
By John Goreham on
The New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) gathered earlier this month to honor the best of the best vehicles it tested over the past year. Mazda’s 2016 MX-5 Miata was honored as The Best Value Convertible this year. However, as Bill Griffith and Wheels TV wrote of the award, “It is really more of a lifetime achievement award.”
Lemans 2016 Corvette Racing Pair
Corvette Beats Ford GT, Leads Both Classes in LeMans Practice
By Patrick Rall on
The 2016 24 Hours of LeMans race is just over a week away and this past weekend, the Chevrolet Corvette teams in both the GTE Pro and GTE Am production-based classes – with the both C7R teams comfortably out-running all four of the new Ford GT teams.
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