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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.

VW cheats on diesel emissions - EPA
EPA’s incredible charges against Volkswagen’s diesel cheaters
By John Goreham on
Read the damning letter here. Fines could be staggering.
My ideal 2016 Camaro 2SS
Build Your Dream 2016 Camaro Online - Sans the Prices
By Patrick Rall on
If you are one of the thousands of Chevrolet Camaro fans who is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to buy the all-new 2016 Camaro, your wait is one step closer to ending, as GM has launched the first build page for Camaro Six – with a long list of customization options that allow you to design your cream muscle car, without the price.
EPA accuses Audi-VW of cheating on diesel emissions
EPA accuses Audi-VW of cheating on diesel emissions since 2009, demands recall
By John Goreham on
The EPA says Volkswagen and Audi used software to cheat.
2016 F150 Limited
Fords Newest F150 Costs More Than $63,000
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company announced earlier this year that the 2016 F150 would benefit from a new top of the line package named the Limited and while we speculated that it would be expensive, the pricing is far beyond what we would have guessed – with the four wheel drive version starting over $63,000.
Toyota RAV 4 wiper recall for what?
You won’t believe the cause of this Toyota RAV 4 recall
By John Goreham on
About a half million RAV 4 and RAV 4 EVs are being recalled for a windshield wiper defect with a ridiculous cause.
Audi e-tron Quatro
Audi Trying To Make It Into The EV Space with e-tron Quatro
By Douglas Stansfield on
Are European auto manufacturers feeling the pressure to launch electric vehicles? Has Audi seen the light? Is their new concept car competitive in this increasingly competitive marketplace?
focus rs in blue
Ford Focus RS Costs More, Will Beat the STI and Evo
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford Focus RS is finally coming to the US after dominating the hot hatch segment in Europe for ages, and today, we have the most important bits of information for a car like this – including the price, the top speed and the 0-60 time of the turbocharged hatchback.
2016 Chevrolet SS
Four Door Corvette Gets a Facelift for 2016
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet SS – the car billed by General Motors as a four door Corvette – has gotten some minor changes for the 2016 model year, although basic performance features and figured will all remain the same for the new year.
U.S. Toyota Tundra, Tacoma plant tops 4 million engines
U.S. Toyota Tundra, Tacoma plant tops 4 million engines
By John Goreham on
The Alabama plant reaches a milestone.
two 9 second Hellcat Challenger timeslips
2 Hellcat Challengers Break into the 9s
By Patrick Rall on
We have featured a handful of Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat quarter mile runs over the past year, but yesterday, the first two modern Mopar muscle cars broke into the 9 second range, with one cracking into the high 9s while the second got way into the 9s.
Nissan Gripz
Nissan Gripz: What if LEAF Wanted to be a Chevy Volt?
By Douglas Stansfield on
What if the Nissan LEAF crossed over to be a Chevy Volt? Would that increase market share? Is there a segment of young consumers that want a Crossover EV Performance car? The Nissan Gripz is a concept car that is extremely stylish for the younger generation and in this video it is screaming for attention.
Porsche Mission E electric car concept
What do you think of the Porsche's new all-electric concept Mission E?
By Armen Hareyan on
Porsche revealed its all-electric Mission E concept with some amazing characteristics and unknown price.
2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI
How Subaru uses a desire for challenge to entice global buyers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015 and brings the new 2016 Levorg sports tourer to the show. How do they entice Europeans to buy the wagon?
2016 BMW M3
How special one-off 2016 BMW M3 is dedicated to partying
By Denis Flierl on
BMW M GmbH will unveil a one-off 2016 BMW M3 “Munchner Wirte” to help celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany. How is this car tied to motorsport?
2016_Honda_Civic_Sedan
2016 Civic YouTube reveal: A bit more Night Riots than Civic
By Parks McCants on
While Sage Marie and Honda engineering did a commendable stage presentation of Honda’s next best seller, from an auto journalist point of view, 2016 Honda Civic took a back seat to Boy Band Night Riots. Frankly, that’s not what most Honda fans anticipated
Honda_Civic_Si_Interior
Honda taps band Night Riots for 2016 Civic YouTube reveal
By Parks McCants on
Honda’s been on the concert music circuit for years. And according to our friends in Torrance, Civic is most popular car with U.S. young millennial drivers.
2016 corvette z06
How Does GM Improve the C7 Corvette?
By Patrick Rall on
The C7 Chevrolet Corvette has proven to be incredibly popular, posting strong sales numbers month after month after more than a full year of being on sale, but with the constant push to stay ahead of the competition, how will GM improve the Corvette?
Don't buy that tire and wheel protection warranty
We give tire and wheel protection warranties a thumbs down
By John Goreham on
Tire and wheel warranties seem like a good idea until you actually need them.
George W Bush with the 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang
Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Raises $885k for Military Charity
By Patrick Rall on
A while back we brought you the news that a 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang signed by President George W Bush would be auctioned off to support military charity and with Ford Motor Company issuing a release on the results of that auction, we know that the Bush-signed super-Stand raised a whopping $885,000 for charity.
uconnect 12.1
The Next Dodge Charger Could Get a Massive Infotainment Upgrade
By Patrick Rall on
Last week, the Chrysler Group showed off the 2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit with a gigantic 12.1 inch infotainment screen mounted in the dash and while that huge touchscreen is currently reserved for the police package – it looks like an ideal addition for the future civilian version.
2016 BMW 340i
What the new 2016 BMW 3 Series and the i8 have in common
By Denis Flierl on
BMW has come out with the new 2016 3 Series 318i in Europe. Would the 3 cylinder ever catch on in the U.S.?
2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru Levorg, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru XV
Absolutely yellow Subaru WRX S4 and Levorg will run with the bicycles
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru uses vehicles like the 2016 WRX S4 and Levorg as support for the 2015 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race. How long has Subaru done this?
2016_Honda_Civic_Wheels
How ‘plus sizing’ improves 2016 Honda Civic performance
By Parks McCants on
Noting the standard equipped ‘plus sizing’ tire trend in today’s chassis engineering and automotive body designs, wheel and tire sizing plays a critical part in 10th gen 2016 Honda Civic. How does it work and what does it do?
Mazda Koeru Concept foreshadows 2017 CX-6 crossover
Mazda Koeru Concept foreshadows 2017 CX-6 crossover
By John Goreham on
Mazda is preparing a larger 5-passenger crossover with the company’s signature styling.
Toyota’s answer to the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 Coming
Toyota’s Answer to the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 Coming
By John Goreham on
The world’s most profitable automaker isn’t going to wait too long to jump into this segment.
New Camaro ZL1 Spotted Out and About
By Patrick Rall on
New images showing what many people believe to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 have popped up around the internet, showing a comparable test mule to what Michiganders have seen sneaking in and out of the Milford Proving Grounds over the past few weeks.
2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium vs. Toyota RAV 4 XLE
2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium vs. Toyota RAV 4 XLE – Which to buy?
By John Goreham on
Two of the best compact crossovers on the market have a lot to offer but many key differences.
2012-2015 BMW 3 Series
BMW is recalling 2012-2015 3 Series for a lighting software issue
By Denis Flierl on
BMW is recalling 2012-2015 3 Series models for a exterior lighting issue. Is your 3 Series on the list?
Corvette Z06 bracket racing
Girl's First and Emotional Bracket Race in 2015 Corvette Z06
By Armen Hareyan on
One of our readers Angie Weaver graciously shared with us the video of her first bracket race in their 2015 Corvette Z06, and it's rather emotional.
New Subaru 7-seat SUV
Subaru seven-seat SUV to start production in U.S. after 2017
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will begin production on a new seven seat SUV sometime after 2017. Will it be exclusive to the U.S.?
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