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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.

Would You Like Nissan To Improve These 5 Things in Your LEAF?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 3, 2015 - 10:46AM

Could Nissan have done better with the LEAF? Could various simple tweaks actually have improved the overall sales of this record setting electric car? Could they have fixed things without increasing the cost of the LEAF dramatically?

Why you shouldn’t wait for the 2016 BMW 3 Series and get the 2015 model now

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2015 - 7:13AM

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is making its dealer launch. Why should you get a 2015 model now before they are gone?

5 Things Toyota Got Wrong with the Prius; It's no wonder it's Grandma’s car

By Douglas Stansfield on September 2, 2015 - 10:08PM

Could you really poke fun at Toyota Prius? This is the car that launched the Hybrid Category and has been the leading innovator in creating high MPGs (Mile Per Gallon Cars).

Tesla Model 3, How much and When?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 2, 2015 - 9:32PM

Everyone has been asking, everyone has been wondering when will we know, when will Tesla’s every man’s car Model 3 be ready and how much will it cost?

Am I the only one who thinks the Tesla Model X is a move in the wrong direction?

By Armen Hareyan on September 2, 2015 - 4:44PM

If Elon Musk wants to make Tesla a mainstream car, is it going to the wrong direction with Model X? People are hoping for a Tesla model that will cost less than $30,000 and go 200 miles on a single charge, while Tesla is coming up with a Model X, which costs $132,000 and going to $144,000 with upgrades.

Consumer Reports calls 2015 Lexus NX200t a Worst Car Pick

By John Goreham on September 2, 2015 - 4:03PM

We don’t agree with the conclusion, but some of their findings ring true.

Who is Tesla’s latest celebrity customer?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 2, 2015 - 9:07AM

We all have seen reports of famous people stepping in to buy Tesla Model S, but this one might influence more buyers than anyone else. Is it the President? Is it the Queen of England? Who could be more influential than these two people? Well, I think this person can influence more people.

U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales In August Drop Below 2013 Levels

By John Goreham on September 2, 2015 - 7:20AM

EV sales numbers have been bad for months, but August is a disaster.

Hot Subaru WRX/STI siblings set blistering pace

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2015 - 7:10AM

The new 2016 Subaru WRX STI is here and set a blistering sales pace in August. Why are sales of the performance sedan so hot?

Where the record-setting 2016 Subaru Forester got its start

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2015 - 6:33AM

The 2016 Subaru Forester is a big success and the compact SUV just had its best month ever. What vehicle started it all for Subaru?

Who is the BMW i8 really for?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 1, 2015 - 3:43PM

Which one would you choose if you were in this buyers marketing group of cars? If you were to segment the $100k plus car segment, which one would the BMW i8 actually be a part of? Super Premium Hybrid Sports Car Market, maybe? Put it up against the Fisker Karma, the Porsche PanAmera S E-Hyrbrid? If you are ready to purchase a new car in this segment would styling alone be the deciding factor? Would overall performance be the key indicator of your purchase decision?

Why Can't GM Sell Cars?

By John Goreham on September 1, 2015 - 11:30AM

GM’s press release about its great sales gains in August leaves out an important point.

2016 Toyota Highlander and Sienna named to CarGurus' Top Ten Family-Friendly Kid-Haulers list

By John Goreham on September 1, 2015 - 8:48AM

CarGurus recognized two Toyota vehicles for their family-friendly attributes.

Video: How the Canadians do it right when they buy a BMW M3/M4

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2015 - 6:59AM

BMW knows how to take the M3 and M4 delivery process to another level. Watch as 15 Canadians get the ultimate new car experience.

4 reasons why the new Subaru Outback is a global success

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2015 - 6:49AM

The 2015 Subaru Outback is a global success and the brands shining star. Where is Outback having so much success?

FCA’s Sergio Marchionne won’t take no for an answer in GM merger talk request

By John Goreham on August 31, 2015 - 8:21PM

Mr. Marchionne seems to be saying he can force GM to the table.

How Subaru BRZ GT300 gets first podium at wet Suzuka 1000km

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2015 - 7:50AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 gets its first podium this weekend at the SUPER GT300 Suzuka 100km race. Where did BRZ GT300 finish?

How the new 2016 BMW 340i will fill the shoes of the 335i

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2015 - 7:43AM

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series configurator is now live at BMW USA. You can build your own here.

Where JRM’s 2015 Subaru WRX STI NR4 will make first public appearance

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2015 - 7:33AM

JRM confirms the NR4-specification 2015 Subaru WRX STI production rally car will make its first public appearance at the UK-based Rallyday show. What will fans get to see?

2015 Subaru WRX STI keeps streak alive at Ojibwe Forests Rally

By Denis Flierl on August 30, 2015 - 6:19AM

Higgins and Drew, won their seventh event at the wheel of their 2015 Subaru WRX STI to keep the win streak alive. How close was Pastrana?

How Subaru WRX/STI fans celebrate their shared passion of ownership

By Denis Flierl on August 29, 2015 - 9:27AM

Subaru WRX/STI fans in Canada came out in big numbers for the 12th Annual HyperMeeting. What charity are they also passionate about?

2016 Toyota Tacoma Rear Drum Brakes – Thumbs up

2016 Toyota Tacoma Rear Drum Brakes – We Say Thumbs Up

By John Goreham on August 28, 2015 - 8:05PM

Here is our opinion and the other side of the story on the Tacoma’s rear drum brakes.

2016 Land Cruiser – Toyota Updates a Classic

By John Goreham on August 28, 2015 - 7:33PM

The 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser gets some new technology.

Corvette C7R Coming to Forza 6, Playable Demo Launches Sept 1st

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2015 - 12:12PM

The newest batch of cars for the upcoming driving simulator Forza Motorsport 6 has been announced and the biggest car news in this new announcement is the arrival of the new Chevrolet Corvette C7R race car, but the biggest news overall is that the first playable demo for FM6 will go live on September 1st.

STI reveals all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC liveries

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2015 - 9:04AM

Subaru will bring new liveries for the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross cars to LA. Are there more surprises coming?

3 reasons why now is the best time to buy a Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2015 - 7:06AM

If your’e thinking about buying a Subaru BRZ sports coupe, here’s 3 reasons why now could be the best time to get the new 2016 BRZ.

Small-overlap Crash Test Takes Its Toll as IIHS Releases Results for Nissan

By Aaron Turpen on August 28, 2015 - 12:54AM

The 2015 model year is well on its way and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is nearing completion of its crash test results publications for various makes and models. Among them, Nissan has been hit especially hard with the problematic small-overlap front crash test.

Vaughn Gittin Jr is Taking His Mustang Road Racing

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 4:06PM

Vaughn Gittin Jr is arguably the most famous American ever to compete in the action packed world of drifting, but this weekend, Gittin and his trusty Ford Mustang are going road racing in the multi-class Trans Am Series.

Chrysler, GM Offer the Most Manual Transmission Models

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 1:12PM

If you are a Chrysler Group or General Motors fan who likes to row your own gears, you are in luck, as "FCA" and GM offer far more models with manual transmissions than do any of the other automakers doing business in the United States – with the Chrysler Group taking the slight edge overall.

The Hellcat Jeep Trackhawk Confirmed - Unofficially

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 12:36PM

In addition to the big Dodge rumors that we covered yesterday, the Chrysler dealer announcement event earlier this week introduced the Hellcat powered Jeep SRT Trackhawk – a 707 horsepower beast that will almost surely be the quickest, the fastest and the most powerful factory-stock sport utility vehicle anywhere in the world.

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