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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 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?
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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.
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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.
50th lemans edition for france
Ford Mustang, Focus and Fiesta Get 50th Anniversary LeMans Edition in France
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company is celebrating its dominating win of the 1966 24 Hours of LeMans race with a limited run of specially decorated performance cars including the Mustang, the Focus ST, the Focus RS and the Fiesta ST – but these unique high performance Ford products will be offered in France, only.
Audi S8 Plus vs Porsche Panamera Turbo
Audi S8 Plus and Porsche Panamera Turbo Duke It Out
By Will Maley on
In the land of performance flagship sedans, the Volkswagen group has two models to fill this niche.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible TDI
'Significant Progress' is Being Made on A Deal Over Volkswagen's Emission Cheating
By Will Maley on
It has been a quiet time with no news coming out about the Volkswagen diesel emission cheating scandal.
2017 Nissan GT-R
Is New 2017 Nissan GT-R Too Civilized? [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2017 Nissan GT-R is more comfortable than ever. Is the new GT-R becoming too civilized?
2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack, Isle of Man TT
2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack [New Pictures]
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack car is getting ready. Check out the new pictures.
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Most Fuel Efficient SUV Ever - Consumer Reports
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Most Fuel Efficient SUV Ever - Consumer Reports
By John Goreham on
The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid tops the prior two SUV MPG champs, both of which are siblings of the RAV4 Hybrid.
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2016 Civic's interior rates as high as BMW 7 Series
By Parks McCants on
While that may be a bit of a stretch. In Wards Auto's latest car interior rating, 2016 Honda Civic sits in the top 10.
2015 dodge challenger SRT Hellcat
Future Dodge Challenger and Charger Production Could Stay in Canada
By Patrick Rall on
There has been speculation as to whether the next generation Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger would continue to be built in Canada, comments from Sergio Marchionne suggest that the two Mopar muscle cars will continue to be built in Brampton when they transition to the next generation – even if they are on a platform shared with Alfa Romeo.
2014 F150
271K Ford F150 EcoBoost Pickups Recalled for Leaky Braking Systems
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for select 2013-2014 Ford F150 pickups equipped with the premium 3.5L EcoBoost V6 over a concern that the master cylinder could be leaking – leading to a possible loss of braking forces and an increased risk of an accident.
Hyundai i30 N Development Car
Hyundai Announces i30 N Development Car Will Tackle Nürburgring 24 Hours
By Will Maley on
If you want to perform some of the most intensive tests on a vehicle, enter it in an endurance race. That is what Hyundai is planning to do this weekend. Scroll for video.
2016 Toyota Prius Tops Every Diesel Ever and Honda Insight - Consumer Reports
2016 Toyota Prius Tops Every Diesel Ever and Honda Insight - Consumer Reports
By John Goreham on
In its recent test, Consumer Reports says the Prius is the most fuel-efficient vehicle without a plug.
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2016 Acura TLX GT: RealTime's P.D. Cunningham takes one for the team
By Parks McCants on
Following Ryan’s high speed wall kiss in Ontario, Canada last Sunday, the #43 Acura TLX-GT car is out of commission. RealTime Racing’s Peter ( P.D.) Cunningham has a plan.
Al Oppenheiser's Camaro ZL1 image
Watch the New Camaro ZL1 Blast Around the Nurburgring
By Patrick Rall on
Fresh video footage has hit the internet showing a pair of 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coupes storming around the Nürburgring looking great, sounding great and – most importantly – staying off of the walls.
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