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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.

3 Big Changes Tesla Just Made to the 2016 Model S

By John Goreham on April 28, 2016 - 4:58PM

The Model S continues to evolve. Here’s what’s new for this model year.

Coming Soon, A Track Day for Autonomous Vehicles

By Will Maley on April 28, 2016 - 2:34PM

Track days are a great way for you to take your personal vehicle and drive them at speeds that would have you arrested if you tried this on public roads.

805hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat X Hits the Track, Sans the Traction

By Patrick Rall on April 28, 2016 - 2:14PM

The custom Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat “X” from the 2015 Challenger Dream Giveaway will be awarded on May 16th, but to help stir up some late ticket sales for the charity program – the 805 horsepower Mopar muscle car has hit the track to show off the function of the compound forced induction system.

Bentley Planning to do Faster Versions of the Bentayga

By Will Maley on April 28, 2016 - 9:35AM

Most of Bentley's lineup features more powerful versions known as 'Speed' models. The only model without one is the brand new Bentayga SUV, but that might be changing.

2016 Nissan GT-R, beats Lamborghini Gallardo

Watch 1400hp Nissan GT-R Blow Away Lamborghini 3 Times [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2016 - 9:01AM

Watch a Nissan GT-R take on the Lamborghini Gallardo and win. Not just once but three times.

One Reason Why Subaru Forester Only Gets a Bronze Medal

By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2016 - 7:44AM

The 2016 Subaru Forester gets high marks in UK’s 2016 Driver Power survey. What 4 things stand out and what doesn’t impress owners?

Speculation grows as to Chinese import 2017 Acura compact crossover for Americas

By Parks McCants on April 27, 2016 - 2:50PM

A near micro Chinese manufactured 2017 Acura CDX crossover for North America?

Auction Find: Haven't You Wanted A Peugeot LMP1 Racer?

By Will Maley on April 27, 2016 - 10:23AM

Towards the end of the 2000s, there was a war going on between the French and German automakers. Audi and Peugeot were fighting on the track with their LeMans prototypes to show who was the better one. Now, you have the chance to own of those vehicles.

Electric cars have the worst resale value of any type of vehicle, with one notable exception.

Report: Tesla Model S only EV without a terrible resale value

By John Goreham on April 27, 2016 - 9:55AM

Electric cars have the worst resale value of any type of vehicle, with one notable exception.

$EVs have made gains but are still a tiny fraction of new green vehicle sales.$

EVs Made Up Just 14% of Green Car Sales In the U.S. in 2015

By John Goreham on April 27, 2016 - 9:26AM

EVs have made gains but are still a tiny fraction of new green vehicle sales.

1380hp Nissan GT-R Breaks Fastest Drift Record [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2016 - 9:05AM

Nissan breaks the Guinness World Records title for the fastest drift using a 2016 Nissan GT-R. How fast was it?

2006 Volkswagen Presentation Showed How to Fool Emission Tests

By Will Maley on April 27, 2016 - 9:02AM

Volkswagen has been saying time and time again that it was only a small group of employees that knew about the illegal software installed on a number of their diesel models around the world. But a 2006 presentation is putting doubt into that claim.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, getting dirty in Canada

Getting Dirty With the Subaru WRX STI and BRZ Hikari [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2016 - 8:14AM

Canadian Rally Drivers Antoine L'Estage and Brandon Semenuk get the 2016 WRX STI and BRZ Hikari Editions dirty.

Nissan Rogue Now Offers Lowest Lease of Any SUV

By Denis Flierl on April 27, 2016 - 7:06AM

If you are looking for the best lease deal on a small SUV, the 2016 Nissan Rogue offers the lowest.

Please Take This MIT Autonomous Car Survey

Make Your Voice Heard - Take This MIT Autonomous Car Survey

By John Goreham on April 26, 2016 - 4:49PM

The folks working to commercialize autonomous cars want your input.

Details of the 2017 Lexus IS 200t, IS 350 Changes - Can You Spot Them?

By John Goreham on April 26, 2016 - 10:58AM

Lexus Just restyled the IS Series. Can you tell?

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2016 Civic Turbo answers Honda Fanboys need for speed

By Parks McCants on April 26, 2016 - 10:37AM

“Tuners” are an inquizical group. Today we catch a handful of them pondering a performance upgrade for the first production turbocharged Civic in the maker’s history.

Auction Find: The Odd Marriage of Beetle and Corvette

By Will Maley on April 26, 2016 - 9:01AM

We'll admit we like absurd project vehicles. For example, building a drag car using a Hyundai Elantra as base earns high marks from us. But we'll admit this Volkswagen Beetle is a bit crazy even for us.

Why Subaru Outback is Voted Best Wagon in Russia

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2016 - 7:50AM

The 2016 Subaru Outback is a top wagon choice around the globe. Why do the Russians think it’s the best?

Will Marquez Win BMW M2 and Get 4th BMW M Award?

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2016 - 7:30AM

BMW unveils the winner of the BMW M Award and it’s the BMW M2 Coupe. Is anyone surprised?

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger Recalled Due to Confused Owners

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2016 - 8:26PM

The Chrysler Group has issued a recall of the Dodge Charger, the Chrysler 300 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee for no other reason than the owners being unable to recognize whether the vehicle is in Park due to the unusual shifters featured in those vehicles.

2017 Acura NSX Hot Lap with Indycar’s Graham Rahal

By Parks McCants on April 25, 2016 - 7:55PM

Driving 2017 Acura NSX on a racetrack was thrill enough. The last event of the day at the “Thermal Club” luxury motorsports raceway was life changing. We take a Hot Lap with Indycar’s Graham Rahal.

Ford Mustang GT500 Rumors Flare Up, Predict 750-800hp

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2016 - 7:45PM

A new batch of rumors has kicked up, suggesting that a new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is on the way and, according to these rumors, this newest pony car will pack enough twin turbocharged power to help the Mustang reclaim the title of America's most powerful.

2016 Honda Civic owners note flexible hood and door panels

By Parks McCants on April 25, 2016 - 2:07PM

It’s not unusual for auto manufacturers to employ thin high tear-strength metals and alloys in today’s fuel saving designs. Has Honda gone too far with 2016 Civic flexible hood and door panels?

Mazda’s popular Miata roadster reaches an incredible milestone.

Mazda Just Sold Its One-Millionth Miata

By John Goreham on April 25, 2016 - 11:45AM

Mazda’s popular roadster reaches an incredible milestone.

Audi Rushes the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with the 2017 TT RS

By Will Maley on April 25, 2016 - 11:14AM

How do you stand out at the Beijing Auto Show where it seems everyone is showing off a new vehicle? In the case of Audi, you bring the hottest TT.

Hyundai Elantra Sport Is Caught Undisguised

By Will Maley on April 25, 2016 - 9:11AM

Hyundai is getting ready to launch a hotted up version of the new Elantra later this year in the. But someone in Korea may have given our first look at the Sport.