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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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Jack Beckman's Dodge Charger Falls Short of Funny Car Championship
By Patrick Rall on
Jack Beckman and his 2015 Dodge Charger R/T funny car came into the final event of the 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Championship with a shot of toppling Del Worsham and claiming the season championship, but Del beat Jack in a head to head battle and secured the title for the NHRA’s fastest bodied class.
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The 2016 Camaro SS Makes Impressive Power on the Dyno (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
Over the past two weeks, a fleet of 2016 Chevrolet Camaro coupes have been touring the country as part of GM’s Find New Roads Trip and one of the groups testing the newest Chevy muscle car stopped by a dyno shop with a 2016 Camaro SS – and the LT1 laid down some very impressive numbers.
2016 Lexus RC 350 Named Best Buy
KBB Names 2016 Lexus RX 350 a Best Buy Award Winner
By John Goreham on
Kelly Blue Book’s annual list of best buy vehicles by segment names the new Lexus RX 350 a winner.
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Civic fans take a wait and see attitude as to 2016 EX-T Turbo-Civic
By Parks McCants on
Many Civic Tuners are pulling 200+ horsepower out of their current 1.8 Liter i-VTEC engines with affordable aftermarket mods, so why buy a new Civic turbo?
2016 BMW 340i
Is the BMW 3 Series loosing its grip as the benchmark for luxury sports sedans?
By Denis Flierl on
Even though it’s a Motor Trend Car of the Year contender, MT says the new 2016 BMW 3 Series is loosing its luster as the benchmark for luxury sports sedans.
2016 Subaru WRX STI
How Subaru WRX STI proves its AWD capabilities at Rally GB
By Denis Flierl on
The conditions were extreme at Rally GB. How did the Subaru NR4-spec WRX STI do in the monsoon conditions?
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Honda to reveal production Clarity Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Los Angeles
By Parks McCants on
Yes, I know, we’ve been reporting on Honda’s latest fuel cell vehicle for years. But they say this time is the real deal.
2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek
How Subaru ramps up the fun-to-drive meter on the 2016 Outback
By Denis Flierl on
It’s called the SKC and it’s the proving ground for Subaru vehicles like the 2016 Outback. What does Subaru do here?
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Hellcat Charger, Challenger Becoming More Available Around the US
By Patrick Rall on
As the 2016 model year units of the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger reach dealerships around the United States, we are seeing more and more Hellcat versions sitting unsold on lots – meaning that if you have been waiting for your chance to own one of the 707hp beasts, some careful shopping will almost certainly net you a new supercharged muscle car.
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2016 Camaro Slightly More Efficient than 2016 Mustang
By Patrick Rall on
The first official fuel economy numbers for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro have arrived on the EPA website and while we only have the figures for a few of the configurations – the new Camaro appears to be slightly more fuel efficient than the comparable 2016 Ford Mustang.
2016 Toyota Tacoma Gas Engine vs. Chevy Colorado Diesel - Fuel Costs Comparison
2016 Toyota Tacoma Gas Engine vs. Chevy Colorado Diesel - Fuel Costs Comparison
By John Goreham on
We analyze the fuel costs of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma compared to the 2016 Chevy Colorado. Which do you think costs less over 100,000 miles?
2016 Subaru WRX
2016 Wards 10 Best Engine nominees include Subaru WRX 2.0-liter
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX gets the nod again and is on the list of nominees for Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. Can WRX pull off another victory?
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2016 Honda Civic Coupe spied on the road to L.A. Auto Show
By Parks McCants on
As announced by Torque News, 2016 Civic Coupe will make its world debut the week of the Los Angeles Auto Show. A friend of ours Civicx.com just sent us a spy-shot from L.A.
2016 Mazda CX-9 Preview and Image
2016 Mazda CX-9 Preview and Image
By John Goreham on
Mazda promises a new CX-9 reveal in one week. Here’s our guess.
Mazda is the best car brand in America – U.S. News & World Report
Mazda is the best car brand in America – U.S. News & World Report
By John Goreham on
The experienced team at U.S. News makes a good case for its pick.
2016 Jeep SRT Night
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night Coming to LA
By Patrick Rall on
While many people are eagerly awaiting a new Jeep Grand Cherokee powered by the supercharged Hellcat Hemi which might be called the Trackhawk, the biggest new thus far on the 2016 Grand Cherokee is the arrival of the SRT Night package – which will debut at the upcoming LA Auto Show.
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Ford Mustang Named Best Performance Car, Best Stunt Car and SEMA's Top Car
By Patrick Rall on
The new Ford Mustang is selling like hot cakes and it has proven to be a massive success among buyers and the media, so it comes as no surprise that the bestselling sporty car in America has piled up a few more titles in the past week – including being called the best stunt car on the market, being named the Road & Track Performance Car of the Year and being named the Hottest Car of the 2015 SEMA Show.
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2016 Honda Civic wins K.B.B. ‘Best Buy Award’ before hitting the streets
By Parks McCants on
The reinvented 10th generation Civic frenzy continues with Kelley Blue Book awarding this formidable compact sedan its highest honor before hitting the streets.
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Dodge Challenger Outsells Chevrolet Camaro in October
By Patrick Rall on
For just the second time since the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro was introduced, the Dodge Challenger sold more units in the course of a month – beating the GM muscle car by 120 units and building on what is already the best year for the modern Mopar muscle car.
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition
Auction is now live for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition #0001
By Denis Flierl on
Mitsubishi will auction off the first 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition #0001. How long will bidders have?
2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI
How Subaru’s hot 2016 WRX/STI heats up icy Canadian roads
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Canada is experiencing record growth and the 2016 WRX/STI is leading the lineup. Will WRX/STI’s success spur more stand alone STI models?
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The Camaro Show Finds New Roads in the 2016 Camaro
By Patrick Rall on
As part of the ongoing 2016 Chevrolet Camaro road trip campaign titled the Find New Roads Trip, Chris Frezza of The Camaro Show and Jason Port of CamaroNews will be driving a 6th generation Camaro from San Francisco to Los Angeles – and you can follow along with the crew via a handful of social media venues.
2015 Toyota Highlander TRD -The One We Want and Might Get
2015 Toyota Highlander TRD -The One We Want and Might Get
By John Goreham on
Toyota's 2015 Highlander TRD seems to make good sense.
Toyota solidifies its commitment to future autonomous technology
Toyota solidifies its commitment to future autonomous technology
By John Goreham on
Toyota forms new Silicon Valley and MIT focused company to move autonomous driving technology forward.
2015 EcoBoost Mustang Convertible
Ford Mustang Eclipses 100k in October, Leads Camaro by Almost 40k
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford Mustang posted another stellar sales month in October 2015, moving more than 10,000 units for the 5th time this year and in doing so, the Mustang is nearly 40,000 units ahead of the Chevrolet Camaro in the annual sales race – making up for 5 straight years of losing the fight by slaughtering the competition in 2015.
2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
How tiny Subaru continues to beat all other automakers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is tiny compared to other automakers and isn’t even in the top 15 global automakers. How do they continually beat all other brands?
2016 Subaru WRX STI
Higgins pushes remarkably quiet Subaru WRX STI hard before Rally GB
By Denis Flierl on
Higgins tests the new NR4-spec Subaru WRX STI ahead of the Wales Rally GB. Why does he call it the silent assassin?
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2016 Honda HR-V perfect hatchback for personal customizing
By Parks McCants on
Attending 2015 SEMA Show Las Vegas was an eye opener for this gearhead. A friend from Honda asked me what was my favorite car at SEMA? Seriously, I couldn’t answer that question.
2017 Subaru Impreza
Subaru teases Impreza Sedan Concept ahead of LA Auto Show
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru brought the Impreza 5-Door concept hatchback to Tokyo, they will bring the new Impreza sedan concept to LA. Will the 2017 Impreza look like the show car?
2016 Subaru WRX STI, 2016 Subaru BRZ
Why these 2 Subaru models are traveling in very different directions
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX/STI is scolding hot and the Subaru BRZ is ice cold. Why are these 2 Subaru models traveling in very different directions?
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