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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.

Camaro VS Everybody
Camaro VS Everybody Apparel Arrives for Christmas
By Patrick Rall on
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is currently shipping to all corners of the United States and whether or not the Camaro lover in your life is buying a next gen GM muscle car, a cool new apparel lineup has arrived – with the Camaro VS Everybody line coming from the popular Detroit VS Everybody brand.
2015 Ford F150 2.7L EcoBoost
Ford F150 Could Become the Segment's Most Efficient with a Land Rover Diesel
By Patrick Rall on
A Land Rover diesel V6 might be Ford’s answer to making the F150 more efficient than the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and while the EcoBoost engines have made Ford the most fuel efficient gas-powered pickup – a small diesel in the F150 could make it the most fuel efficient half ton truck in the segment.
Why You Might Not See As Many 'Driveless' Cars In Calfornia
By Will Maley on
California's Department of Motor Vehicles wants to make it harder for 'Driverless' Vehicles to appear on the road.
Porsche Bxster
Autocar Learns About What Engines Will Power the Next Boxster and Cayman
By Will Maley on
A first ride in the next Porsche Boxster gives us some ideas of what engine will power it.
ZOE Charger for EV owners
A Brilliant and Simple Idea To Improve Charging Station Efficiency for Electric Car Drivers
By Armen Hareyan on
Here is a case. Electric car is parked at a charging station and fully charged. It has been two hours and the owner has not returned yet. Other EVs are not able to charge. What do you do? Here is, what I think a brilliant and a very simple idea charging stations can implement to improve EV charging efficient and avoid issues like this.
electric car fast charger
3 Things We Will See Happen, If People Show Demand For Electric Cars
By Armen Hareyan on
EPA estimate shows the cost of electric cars exceeds the social cost of carbon. If we want to reduce emissions by 80 percent by 2050 governments need to almost completely remove carbon from transportation, this means from electric cars like Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S, Chevy Volt, BMW i3 or Prius Plug In. How do we reconcile this?
2011-2014 Subaru Forester
Subaru oil consumption lawsuit spreads to Canada
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru oil consumption issue is spreading to Canada. What is a Quebec man doing about it?
2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 2016 Subaru Impreza
New Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza excel in safety performance
By Denis Flierl on
When it comes to pre-crash safety performance, the new 2016 Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza models excel. What test did they ace?
Will the 2016 Toyota Highlander be rated Top Safety Pick Plus?
How the 2016 Toyota Highlander Can Keep Its Top Safety Rating
By John Goreham on
The 2015 model needs to change, particularly the Highlender. Here’s why.
2017 Ford GT
Ford GT Supercar Gets Gorilla Glass Windows
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Ford GT will be a rolling marvel of modern technology, with even the windows of the twin turbocharged supercar introducing technology never before seen on a road-going automobile.
2016 Jaguar XF, 2016 Jaguar XF At New York Auto Show
One Luxury Automaker Thinks Semi-Autonomous Technologies Are Dangerous
By Will Maley on
A number of automakers are beginning to install semi-autonomous technologies into their vehicles, but one is holding off for the time being.
Mazda just became best in MPG without turbos or CVTs
EPA just named Mazda best in MPG -without turbos or CVTs
By John Goreham on
The EPA says that the Mazda brand has both the best MPG and the lowest CO2 without using the most common two tricks.
2016 camaro ss
Hot Rod's 2016 Camaro SS Makes 405rwhp, Runs Low 12s
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Hod Rod have published their first full review of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS and in addition to putting more than 3,000 road miles on two different new GM muscle cars, the team also hit the dyno and the drag strip – with impressive numbers in both places.
Tacoma is the best vehicle for resale value
Guess which trucks just closed in on the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra in resale value
By John Goreham on
Toyota trucks still top the resale value charts but look how close this one Mfg. is now.
KBB - Lexus is top luxury brand for resale value
Just announced - KBB says Lexus is top luxury brand for resale value
By John Goreham on
Guess how many years in a row Lexus has now taken this honor.
2016 Infiniti Q50
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 Packs 400 Twin Turbocharged Horsepower
By Patrick Rall on
Last night at a small holiday party in the Metro Detroit area, Infiniti rolled out the 2016 Q50 sedan in the high performance Red Sport 400 trimline, packing 400 horsepower from a new twin turbocharged V6 engine and the buyer’s choice of rear- or all-wheel drive – creating what should be a very entertaining luxury sedan.
2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC300
Mercedes-Benz Introduces A Number Of Changes For Its Smallest Roadster Starting With The Name
By Will Maley on
Mercedes-Benz has made some changes to their SLK roadster for 2017, beginning with the name.
2016_Honda_Civic_Grill
2016 Honda Civic lineup most diverse in company history
By Parks McCants on
When the Civic Type-R World Car hits the streets of America in 2017, Honda Civic will be the most varied and diverse lineup in company History.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
New BMW M2 pricing announced
By Denis Flierl on
BMW in Australia has announced pricing on the new 2016 M2 Coupe. The new M2 will be offered in two variants.
2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru Forester
Subaru scores KBB’s Best Brand second year in-a-row
By Denis Flierl on
In Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Resale Value Awards, the entire Subaru lineup is the best. What two vehicles stand out most?
Kia Soul
This Western State Allows Hyundai Tucsons and Kia Souls To Roam Around Without A Driver
By Will Maley on
If you're driving along this state's road and see Kia Soul or a Hyundai Tucson without a driver, don't panic.
2016_Honda_Fit
Honda ramps up Japan 2016 Fit production for U.S.
By Parks McCants on
Speaking with our dealership contacts, consumer demand for 2016 Fit is as high as ever. The current problem is meeting that demand.
2015 Shelby GT350R Mustang
Ford Shelby GT350R Easily Handles Camaro Z28 in Motor Trend Shootout
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Motor Trend put the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 head to head with the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang and, as you might expect, the newer Mustang took the overall win – beating the Camaro in almost every metric of the comparison.
Tesla Autopilot
The Reason Why Tesla May Curtail Model S Autopilot Capabilities in The Upcoming Update
By Armen Hareyan on
A bit of bad news for Tesla Model S owners with autopilot. Looks like Tesla is planning to severely curtail the capabilities of autopilot in the next software upgrade (7.1). Reason is given as 'crazy behavior' of some of the Model S owners abusing the version 7.0 of the autopilot which was released in October, writes one EV owner at Electric Vehicle Assn. of Alberta (EVAA).
Hellcat Challenger Then and Now
Another Hot Wheels Hellcat Challenger Hits Shelves
By Patrick Rall on
The 1:64 scale Hot Wheels toys of the Hellcat Dodge Challenger and Charger have proven to be so a hot item for toy collectors and Mopar fans alike, making it tough to find either of them in stores, but a new Hellcat Challenger from Hot Wheels has arrived just in time for Christmas.
2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI
Subaru introduces best WRX/STI deal for Holidays
By Denis Flierl on
Just in time for the Holidays, Subaru announces a great deal on a new 2016 WRX/STI, Forester, Outback or Crosstrek. What is Subaru giving away free?
2016 Subaru WRX
2016 Subaru WRX is top-ten in resale value
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX is tops in Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Resale Value Awards. Where does it rank in the top ten?
Cadillac CTS-V
See How These Cadillacs Look After Photoshop
By Armen Hareyan on
Today at Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owners/Admirers group on Facebook I saw this beautiful picture of two Cadillacs, which the guys said are Photoshopped. I asked the owners to share with TorqueNews readers and here is what they said about the vehicles.
2015_Honda_Fit_Parks_McCants
Cheap gasoline hammers 2016 Honda Fit sales in U.S.
By Parks McCants on
With Honda Fit sales off -50% month over month for November 2015, we look to cheap gasoline for a cause and effect answer or two.
Cadillac CTS
Look How Cadillac CTS Looks Like After Being Totaled, but Saved The Driver
By Armen Hareyan on
"Just wanted to say goodbye to this group. Going to miss my CTS. This is what happens when reckless little kids blow red lights," wrote one owner in Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owners/Admirers group on Facebook few days ago, while sharing his car's image.
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