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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.

2016 Toyota Tacoma Gas Engine vs. Chevy Colorado Diesel - Fuel Costs Comparison

By John Goreham on November 13, 2015 - 9:58AM

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 Wards 10 Best Engine nominees include Subaru WRX 2.0-liter

By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2015 - 6:53AM

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?

2016 Honda Civic Coupe spied on the road to L.A. Auto Show

By Parks McCants on November 12, 2015 - 11:03PM

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

By John Goreham on November 12, 2015 - 5:20PM

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

By John Goreham on November 12, 2015 - 4:26PM

The experienced team at U.S. News makes a good case for its pick.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night Coming to LA

By Patrick Rall on November 12, 2015 - 1:31PM

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.

Ford Mustang Named Best Performance Car, Best Stunt Car and SEMA's Top Car

By Patrick Rall on November 12, 2015 - 1:05PM

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.

2016 Honda Civic wins K.B.B. ‘Best Buy Award’ before hitting the streets

By Parks McCants on November 12, 2015 - 12:24PM

The reinvented 10th generation Civic frenzy continues with Kelley Blue Book awarding this formidable compact sedan its highest honor before hitting the streets.

Dodge Challenger Outsells Chevrolet Camaro in October

By Patrick Rall on November 12, 2015 - 9:44AM

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 November 12, 2015 - 8:37AM

Mitsubishi will auction off the first 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition #0001. How long will bidders have?

How Subaru’s hot 2016 WRX/STI heats up icy Canadian roads

By Denis Flierl on November 12, 2015 - 7:23AM

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?

The Camaro Show Finds New Roads in the 2016 Camaro

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2015 - 3:37PM

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

By John Goreham on November 11, 2015 - 1:43PM

Toyota's 2015 Highlander TRD seems to make good sense.

Toyota solidifies its commitment to future autonomous technology

By John Goreham on November 11, 2015 - 1:08PM

Toyota forms new Silicon Valley and MIT focused company to move autonomous driving technology forward.

Ford Mustang Eclipses 100k in October, Leads Camaro by Almost 40k

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2015 - 11:55AM

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 November 11, 2015 - 9:00AM

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?

Higgins pushes remarkably quiet Subaru WRX STI hard before Rally GB

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2015 - 7:24AM

Higgins tests the new NR4-spec Subaru WRX STI ahead of the Wales Rally GB. Why does he call it the silent assassin?

2016 Honda HR-V perfect hatchback for personal customizing

By Parks McCants on November 10, 2015 - 6:17PM

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.

Subaru teases Impreza Sedan Concept ahead of LA Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2015 - 9:00AM

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?

Why these 2 Subaru models are traveling in very different directions

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2015 - 7:56AM

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?

Why BMW needs to chop the top on the new M2 Coupe

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2015 - 7:46AM

The all-new BMW M2 Coupe hasn’t even hit BMW showrooms and there’s already talk of an M2 Cabriolet. Should BMW build one?

New Subaru 3-Row crossover, New Subaru 7-passenger SUV

Subaru expects new larger 3-Row crossover to keep sales rolling

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2015 - 7:29AM

A new larger 3-Row crossover to replace the aging Tribeca is coming. How long will Subaru fans have to wait?

2016 CR-Z may be Honda’s most under appreciated driving machine

By Parks McCants on November 9, 2015 - 7:12PM

Sitting on display at Honda’s corner of the world’s largest aftermarket show was perhaps the most under appreciated car in Honda’s North American lineup.

Danica Patrick Delivers the First 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2015 - 2:57PM

This past weekend, NASCAR driver Danica Patrick delivered the first 2016 Chevrolet Camaro sold via the retail process to a very lucky owner in Texas, as Alican “Turk” Boyacioglu officially became the first person in America to own a next generation Camaro.

2016 Honda Civic comes to Dealers Nov. 12, 2015

By Parks McCants on November 9, 2015 - 2:54PM

Monday news from Honda came with a confirmation of initial 2016 Honda deliveries. Here’s what we know.

Bondurant Dumps Corvette, Camaro for Viper, Challenger and Charger

By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2015 - 12:46PM

Bob Bondurant’s school of high performance driving has made a major announcement, switching to the Dodge Viper, Challenger and Charger from the Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro fleet that the Arizona-based driving school has been known for over the past decade.