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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.

Subaru Motor announces 2016 Subaru XV Active Edition

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2015 - 7:12AM

Subaru announces the 2016 XV Active Edition that will be headed to Russia. What makes this crossover different from other global market XVs?

Which Roars Harder: Dodge Challenger Scat Pack or Hellcat?

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2015 - 4:04PM

I recently spent time in the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and during that time, I made a similar exhaust video to the one that I made a year ago with the R/T Scat Pack – revealing that under light load, the Hellcat Challenger surprisingly has the quieter of the two exhaust systems.

How Shelby Builds the Newest Mustang Turbo GT

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2015 - 1:30PM

The newest Shelby GT Mustang has arrived and it is turbocharged, but rather than a V8, this new Shelby GT calls on the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder mill for its motivation – although the package is surprisingly expensive.

4 Key Performance Numbers Announced for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2015 - 9:55AM

The gradual rollout of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro continues today, as General Motors has announced 3 key performance figures for the entire Camar0Six lineup, including braking distances, cornering forces and the all-so-important 0-60 times – with the Camaro SS dashing from 0-60 in 4 seconds flat and rocketing down the quarter mile in the low 12 second range.

Can a 20 Mile EV Ford C-Max Energi Battery Deliver 50% Ev Miles?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 14, 2015 - 8:53AM

Based on the USA Governments figures of the average USA driver, he/she drives less than 40 miles a day in his/her car. Well if that is still the truth than the Ford C-Max Energi’s battery pack size of 20 miles should actually deliver 50% of this cars total miles. Is that even possible?

How 2016 Subaru WRX achieves highest IIHS Top Safety Pick

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2015 - 7:58AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX achieves the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety top award. How does Subaru keep doing it?

How BMW will continue 3 Series unbroken run of success

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2015 - 7:19AM

BMW will feature new models at the 2015 International Motor Show in Frankfurt. How will 2016 BMW 3 Series continue the success?

Subaru WRX STIs battle hard at GRC LA

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2015 - 6:45AM

The Subaru WRX STIs fought hard at the double-header GRC race in LA this weekend. How did they do at the STI-sponsored event?

Nissan to Unveil Gripz Concept in Frankfurt

By Aaron Turpen on September 13, 2015 - 2:29PM

A new crossover concept will be unveiled in Frankfurt this week. Nissan is calling it the Gripz and it's modeled off the Juke and a surprise old-school Nissan of renown.

2016 Nissan Versa Sedan Pricing Announced, Unchanged

By Aaron Turpen on September 13, 2015 - 2:21PM

The MSRP for the best-selling compact sedan on the market, the Versa, remains unchanged for 2016 with value beginning at $11,990.

Watch the 2015 Subaru WRX STI at Ojibwe Forests Rally in 360 degree view

By Denis Flierl on September 13, 2015 - 6:41AM

You can view the 2015 Subaru WRX STI of David Higgins at Ojibwe Forests Rally in 360 degree view. Check out the video.

CCS DC Fast Charging for Electric Cars Debuts at National Electric Drive Week

By Douglas Stansfield on September 12, 2015 - 9:34PM

Today, as National Electric Drive Week (NEDW) kicked off, many electric car Events where held across the USA and one interesting debut was a new fast EV charger.

Why The Destruction of The I.C.E. is Coming

By Douglas Stansfield on September 12, 2015 - 4:04PM

As this week of 9-11-2015 comes to a close let us never forget the men and woman that perished from the terrorist attack on this great nation. I personally knew people that lost their lives that day and I know many of you may have been touched negatively on that day. Let us never forget.

One Person is Going to Buy 500,000 Teslas

By Douglas Stansfield on September 12, 2015 - 3:41PM

At between $75,000 and $125,000 per Tesla that would be a purchase of $62.5 Billion at the $125k price point. Who would be able to spend that much money on Teslas? Why would someone need half a million Teslas and what in the world are they going to be used for?

2016 Honda Civic viewed prowling the wilds of Ann Arbor

By Parks McCants on September 12, 2015 - 2:14PM

Honda is producing the first live Youtube reveal of the much anticipated 10th Gen Civic September 16, So what’s the big deal. Spoiler alert, we already know what it looks like.

How 2016 Subaru Impreza Premium and Limited trims get safer

By Denis Flierl on September 12, 2015 - 7:16AM

The 2016 Subaru Impreza remains unchanged except the all-wheel-drive compact gets new safety and security features. What's new for 2016?

How Many Times Has Your EV Been Towed

By Douglas Stansfield on September 11, 2015 - 7:01PM

How many times have you been towed in your Nissan Leaf, Tesla or other Electric Vehicle? Fortunately for me I have never ever had to be towed in my Nissan Leaf. I always use the Plugshare app to make sure that I know where the charging stations are prior to me leaving if my destination is outside of my normal Leafs range.

2016 Subaru Crosstrek drops XV adds new color and safety upgrades

By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2015 - 4:14PM

Subaru announced pricing, adds new upgrades, gets a new color and changes the name of the new 2016 Crosstrek.

Lexus 2014 IS F or 2015 RC F – Which is faster on a track?

By John Goreham on September 11, 2015 - 12:24PM

Car and Driver May have the answer.

DC Fast EV Charging: The key to Future Electric Car Growth?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 11, 2015 - 10:53AM

Anyone with a Nissan Leaf likely knows where every single CHAdeMo DC Fast Charger is to fill up his or her car. At present, there are three Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Standards in the USA and they are Telsa’s proprietary charging system, the Japanese CHAdeMo standard, and the USA’s SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standard.

What makes the 3 Series the best-selling BMW of all time

By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2015 - 8:24AM

The BMW Group Plant plant in Munich rolls out its ten millionth BMW 3 Series Sedan. What makes the 3 Series the best-selling BMW of all time?

Why 2015 Subaru Impreza gets second most KBB awards of any car

By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2015 - 7:26AM

When it comes to awards, the 2015 Subaru Impreza is stacking them up at Kelly Blue Book. How many awards has the compact car received?

All-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma goes on sale today

Who will be the first person to drive home the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

By John Goreham on September 10, 2015 - 11:30AM

The new generation hits dealers September 10th, 2015. Here is a recap on the new Tacoma.

Will this Toyota Tacoma's brakes stop it in time? See the result

By John Goreham on September 10, 2015 - 11:02AM

This Toyota Tacoma owner was distracted by a Ford Raptor. Can rear drum brakes get the job done?

Self-Driven Car Implementation Hinges on V2V WiFi Spectrum

By Douglas Stansfield on September 10, 2015 - 9:41AM

Self-Driving Cars have been in the news lately and one key ingredient in the mix is becoming an issue. Turns out back in 1999 the FCC granted WiFi Spectrum to the auto industry and now technology has changed everything. At odds are the self-driving cars made by tech industry heavyweights Google and Apple compared to Nissan, Ford, GM and others. The prize now is the WiFi Spectrum and the tech industry has eyes on the automakers allocation.

How Subaru improves blind spot safety on the 2016 Outback

By Denis Flierl on September 10, 2015 - 8:06AM

Subaru has announced new safety upgrades on the Japan 2016 Outback. What new features will we see on U.S. models?

What the hot Subaru WRX and the ugly Pontiac Aztek have in common

By Denis Flierl on September 10, 2015 - 7:08AM

The Subaru WRX and the Pontiac Aztek are not at all alike. What do they have in common?

Watch the Hellcat Challenger Dash to 60 in Under 4 Seconds

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2015 - 5:46PM

I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, during which time I put together some videos of the most powerful muscle car of all time flexing those very big muscles – all of which are best captured in a few videos of the beast blasting from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.

3 Reasons 2015 Likely to Not Reach 2014 EV Sales Figures

By Douglas Stansfield on September 9, 2015 - 3:12PM

Many factors are contributing to the decline in Electric Vehicles Sales. This is trending to the lightest EV sales year since the modern days EV sales started back in 2011 when the category was virtually empty.

2015 Ford Mustang is the World's Bestselling Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2015 - 2:11PM

According to a survey by IHS Automotive, the Ford Mustang is the bestselling sports car in the world during the first six months of 2015, with even greater sales expected later this year as the first right-hand drive models reach those markets around the world.

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