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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.

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The End: Land Rover Builds the Final Defender
By Will Maley on
Today was a melon collie day at Land Rover's Solihull plant as the final Defender rolled off the line, ending a 68 year run of continuous production.
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SEMA readies for 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup aftermarket
By Parks McCants on
It looks like SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is anxious to accessorize your 2017 Honda Ridgeline, or at the least, measure it.
diesel F150
Definitive Video Proof that the Diesel Ford F150 is a Real Thing
By Patrick Rall on
A while back, some pictures surfaced showing what was believed to be a Ford F150 test truck with a diesel engine and while those pictures were rejected by some as proof of anything – this new video leaves absolutely no question that Ford is definitely tinkering with a diesel F150.
On 2016 RAV4 mid-size crossover safety is still expensive
On 2016 Toyota RAV4 mid-size crossover safety is still expensive
By John Goreham on
The top-rated mid-size crossovers still charge extra for the safety they advertise.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
BMW M2 Almost Completely Sold Out Before Dealer Launch
By Denis Flierl on
The new BMW M2 Coupe is already in dealer showrooms and it’s been a big success before it’s official launch.
Maserati, Ghibli, Maserati Ghibli
Maserati Will Be Adding Hybrids To Their Lineup
By Will Maley on
Maserati's boss Harald Wester isn't a fan of electric vehicles, saying they were 'nonsense'. So it seems somewhat ironic that the Italian brand will be adding plug-in hybrid powertrains to most of their lineup.
2016 Subaru Forester
10 Reasons Why Subaru Forester Beats All Others in the Small SUV Class
By Denis Flierl on
Why is the 2016 Subaru Forester the perennial best-selling vehicle in the brand’s stable of all-wheel-drive vehicles?
2016 Nissan Micra Cup Limited Edition
Nissan Micra Cup 2016 Calendar and Car Design Revealed
By Aaron Turpen on
The Nissan Micra Cup 2016 race series will begin in May and run through September, according to the official calendar release this week. The calendar now expands out of Quebec to include Ontario as well. Nissan also announced a new Micra Cup Limited Edition consumer trim for the 2016 model year.
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RealTime Racing Acura TLX GT drops AWD for 2016 Pirelli World Challenge
By Parks McCants on
A big “set-up” change for the 2016 Pirelli World Challenge will level the field a bit for Acura TLX GT
Corvette Michelin Display
Mid-Engine Corvette to be Confirmed in 2016
By Patrick Rall on
Although GM execs have gone on the record insisting that there is no mid-engine Corvette being developed, the folks at CorvetteForum.com have inside information insisting that the mid-engine Corvette – or Zora, as it may be called – will be revealed in some manner during the 2016 calendar year.
2017 Raptor F150 in black
Start/Stop Technology in the Ford F150 Should Be Embraced
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced that all 2017 F150 pickups with an EcoBoost engine and while some people will complain about too much technology increasing the cost to consumers – this is a simple technology that is spreading across the industry, and it should be embraced.
2015 dodge challenger SRT Hellcat
The Dodge Challenger Could Soon be Chrysler's Smallest Car - Seriously
By Patrick Rall on
Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne recently stated that the Dodge Dart and the Chrysler 200 are on their way out of the lineup and if that proves to be true, the Dodge Challenger will be the smallest car in the Chrysler Group core brands – which is a pretty outrageous thing to consider.
Testing group says forward crash prevention and auto braking could save you
Testing group says forward crash prevention and auto braking could save you
By John Goreham on
Could save you from injury and also save you money. Here’s how.
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Rumored: Volkswagen Showing A Polo-Based Crossover At Geneva
By Will Maley on
The Geneva Motor Show is just a couple of months away and already we are getting some ideas of what will be shown.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
Watch High-Speed Autobahn Run in New BMW M2 [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
A new BMW M2 owner takes the new Coupe to the limit on the German Autobahn. Check out the start-up, sound and acceleration. [video].
2016 Subaru WRX STI
Lasek Doesn’t Get Keys to the New Subaru WRX STI
By Denis Flierl on
Bucky Lasek is ready to drive the Subaru WRX STI in his first-ever stage rally this weekend. It won’t be the 2016 Subaru WRX STI?
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77% of all Honda Fit owners surveyed would buy again
By Parks McCants on
What is it about Honda Fit that makes it one of the most popular cars with current owners in Honda’s lineup?
Toyota RAV4 Gearing Up To Pass Honda CR-V In Sales In 2016
By John Goreham on
Honda’s CR-V and Toyota’s RAV4 finished 1-2 in 2015 U.S. sales in the hottest automotive segment. How will this year turn out?
Look behind the curtain at the place IIHS does crash testing
Look behind the curtain at the place IIHS does crash testing
By John Goreham on
The best safety evaluations for American vehicles are not done by your government, but by this group. Here’s where they do it, how they do it, and why.
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, Porsche 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Paves A Turbocharged Future
By Will Maley on
Since the first-generation Porsche Boxster was first shown 1996, it has been equipped with a flat-six engine. But Porsche has decided to change things up with the 2017 model. Meet the 718 Boxster.
2016 GMC Sierra All-Terrain X Just Took Of-Road Further
2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X Just Took Of-Road Further
By John Goreham on
The 2016 GMC All Terrain X adds to the already impressive capabilities of the Sierra
2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI
Why Subaru WRX/STI #Subielove Will Drive the Brand Into the Future
By Denis Flierl on
Most car brands see a big drop in teen interest. Why is Subaru the exception? The WRX/STI is a big reason.
Kia, Kia GT Concept, GT Concept
Rumored: Kia Planning To Show Production GT This Year
By Will Maley on
After being shown in concept form at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and numerous reports saying a production model would be shown, we might actually get a chance to see the production version of the Kia GT.
Volkswagen, Volkswagen Factory
Emission Cheating Was An Open Secret At Volkswagen
By Will Maley on
The emission cheating scandal that Volkswagen finds itself in stretches all the way back to 2006 and was an 'open secret' among a group of employees.
2016 BMW M3 Sedan
Watch Horrific Crash as BMW M3 Hits a Taxi Broadside [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
This video shows how not to drive a high-performance BMW M3. Power and stupid don’t mix well.
2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Study: EyeSight-Equipped Subaru Vehicles Reduce Accidents Significantly
By Denis Flierl on
In a recent study, Subaru vehicles equipped with EyeSight were found to reduce accidents significantly. How much difference does EyeSight make?
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Audi's U.S. Chief Believes Diesel Still Has A Place In the U.S.
By Will Maley on
The Volkswagen diesel emission scandal is still ongoing and has caused many to wonder if diesel still has a place in the U.S.
Motorweek's 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Test Says 0-60 MPH Takes 4 Seconds
Motorweek's 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Test Says 0-60 MPH Takes 4 Seconds
By John Goreham on
Motorweek’s entirely positive test cannot match other reports’ ludicrous launch times.
Volvo, S60, V60, S60 Polestar, V60 Polestar, Production
Volvo's Polestar Division Working On Hotted-Up Plug-In Hybrids
By Will Maley on
While most of the focus on Volvo has been dealing with the XC90 and plans to reduce fatalities in their vehicles to zero in the near future, the Swedish automaker has quietly been making plans on performance variants.
2016 Subaru WRX STI
How Subaru brilliantly markets the WRX STI in extreme snow
By Denis Flierl on
How does Subaru market the new 2016 WRX STI to future performance fans? It’s called Subaru’s Galande taxi.
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