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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.

Woodward Dream Cruise Lingenfelter Collection

See the Lingenfelter Collection at Woodward Dream Cruise and help families fighting cancer

By John Goreham on August 7, 2015 - 1:01PM

The Lingenfelter folks would like to give you a chance to see some amazing cars and all you have to do is give a few bucks to Ronald McDonald House.

3 Reasons Why the 2016 Camaro Turbo Exhaust Video is Fake

By Patrick Rall on August 7, 2015 - 12:08PM

A video has surfaced showing a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in a photography studio with a soundtrack which supposedly comes from the new turbocharged 2.0L engine, but I suspect that it is fake for three reasons that the people sharing this video are missing.

5 reasons why buyers are snatching up Forester in record numbers

By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2015 - 7:41AM

The 2016 Subaru Forester is making its dealer launch and sales are hot in North America. Why does Forester continue to be a hot model?

Why Subaru fans will see 4 WRX STIs at LA Global Rallycross [video]

By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2015 - 6:19AM

Why Subaru fans will see 4 WRX STIs at LA Global Rallycross [video]

Exclusive: 2016 Acura NSX sighted on Southern California freeway

By Parks McCants on August 6, 2015 - 9:15PM

Thanks to Acura-Torque News reader Tommy Wadden, we have our first confirmed Southern California sighting of the production 2016 Acura NSX, and what a beautiful performance hybrid she is.

2016 Honda Odyssey SE gives Toyota Sienna a run for the money

By Parks McCants on August 6, 2015 - 6:28PM

Honda - Torque News takes a closer look at the “Battle of the Minivans.” It’s a darn close sales race between Honda and Toyota as we look to Honda’s ‘refreshed’ Odyssey.

Mazda Execs discuss Turbocharged MX-5 Miata

By John Goreham on August 6, 2015 - 3:40PM

Here is what Mazda said about the possibility of a new turbocharged Miata.

4 Key Range Improvements for the 2016 Chevy Volt Confirmed

By Patrick Rall on August 6, 2015 - 12:40PM

We knew that the 2016 Chevrolet Volt was getting a new look, a new interior, a new gasoline engine and a new battery system, but General Motors has now confirmed 5 key facts on the new range extended electric sedan – all of which are vastly improved efficiency numbers when compared to the outgoing 1st generation Volt.

Ride in the Hellcat Charger, Challenger at the Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on August 6, 2015 - 12:02PM

Those folks coming to the 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit will have a chance to go for a ride in the Hellcat Charger, the Hellcat Challenger or the Dodge Viper along with checking out the full range of new company vehicles – and it is all free.

How the 2016 Ford F150 is Getting Sportier

By Patrick Rall on August 6, 2015 - 10:56AM

In an effort to continue to satisfy those new truck buyers who like to go fast, the 2016 Ford F150 will include a new Sport Mode that has been borrowed from the 2015 Ford Mustang – bringing with it quicker shifts and rev-matching for a more engaging driving experience from the 2016 F150.

Why special edition 2016 Subaru Forester will make off-road recreation more fun

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2015 - 6:22AM

A new base special edition version of the 2016 Subaru Forester gets a number of luxury upgrades. What does an extra $2000 get you?

Could Future Electric Vehicle Range News Be Hurting Current EV Sales?

By Douglas Stansfield on August 6, 2015 - 2:08AM

With month over month sales declines from Tesla S and Nissan Leaf cars, are we seeing a slowdown because of the declining gas price or is there something else that is causing sales declines?

2015 CR-Z: Honda's forgotten hybrid performance coupe [Video]

By Parks McCants on August 6, 2015 - 1:23AM

We bid a fond farewell to what is arguably American Honda’s least loved offering. looking to the sales numbers, what came off the assembly line in 2010 as the “Car of the Year’” in Japan, has never quite caught on in the U.S..What killed the CR-Z in North America, Honda's mostly forgotten hybrid performance coupe.

Enthusiasts, Dodge Execs Don't Want a Hellcat Viper

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2015 - 3:08PM

Since it was announced that the Hellcat Hemi in the Dodge Challenger and Charger packs 707 horsepower, there have been people calling for a Dodge Viper packing the supercharged mill, but in reading through discussions online and in speaking with Chrysler Group execs – a great many people in the Mopar world would rather not see a Hellcat Viper.

Mustang Makes it 9 Straight, Beats Camaro and Challenger in July

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2015 - 2:00PM

The Ford Mustang continued its domination of the American muscle car sales race into a 9th month in July 2015, once again beating the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in a month where all three muscle cars saw a decline in sales – allowing the Mustang to build a massive lead in the annual sales race.

What If the 6g Camaro ZL1 Offers Z28 Handling?

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2015 - 12:45PM

Since the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro debuted at the private event on Detroit’s Belle Isle, there has been a longstanding debate as to whether the next super Camaro would be a new ZL1 or a new Z28, but I believe that the next premium performance model could combine the big power of the ZL1 with the insane handling capabilities of the Z28 in one amazing muscle car.

How Subaru BRZ blows up the competition again in Russia

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2015 - 6:47AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ team wins again in the Russian Series racing circuit but the race was not without incidents. What did the team do to win?

How Subaru hit a grand slam with new WRX/STI performance sedans

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2015 - 6:31AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI is here and sales are the hottest ever for the performance sedan. Is WRX/STI appealing to a broader audience?

322k Dodge Chargers Recalled for Airbag Risks

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2015 - 2:48PM

The Chrysler Group has announced another large recall, this time calling back 322,000 examples of the Dodge Charger due to side impact sensors that might be too sensitive – possibly leading to the airbags being triggered by something as simple as slamming a door or hitting a hard bump in the road.

How Lingenfelter Boosts Up the C7 Corvette Z06 on a Budget

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2015 - 2:16PM

If you are looking to add a bunch more power to your 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 without spending money that could effectively buy a new compact car, the folks at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has you covered with their new C7 Z06 Stage 1 kit – which adds big power with a relatively small price tag.

2016 Mazda CX-3 Performance tops Honda HR-V

Why 2016 Mazda CX-3 performance tops the Honda HR-V

By John Goreham on August 4, 2015 - 11:04AM

In a recent instrument-test, the Mazda CX-3 beats the Honda HR-V. Here’s why.

What Will Happen if EV Market Moves Up 1% of The US Car Market

By Douglas Stansfield on August 4, 2015 - 9:03AM

Nissan LEAF and Tesla Model S have started a true revolution as well as the other companies that are producing Electric Vehicles and Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Since the US market has seen the almost exponential growth in both these types of cars what will happen if this car segment moves out from the early adopter phase into the main stream market phase?

If you own a BMW i3 you could be getting paid by your utility

By Douglas Stansfield on August 4, 2015 - 8:07AM

Imagine someone offering you money to charge your BMW i3. Well some local San Francisco bay area i3 owners, got some welcomed news about a new program for the car owners from PG&E that does just that.

How Subaru dominates in the U.S. with Forester and Outback

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2015 - 6:25AM

Subaru is dominating the U.S. market in growth with strong sales of the 2015 Forester and Outback . How do they do it?

Why BMW 3 Series will remain the best sedan on the planet in the curves [video]

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2015 - 6:10AM

BMW is a luxury performance brand that is designed for European roads which offer lots of curves and bumps. What changes did BMW make to the new 2016 3 Series?

2015 Honda CR-V, Acura RDX drive record sales for July 2015 [Photos]

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2015 - 5:28PM

American Honda Motors and Acura Division posted record sales for the month of July 2015, with CR-V, RDX and ILX leading the uptick. Looks like Honda’s on a sustainable growth market trajectory. As 2015 CR-V remains the #1 selling SUV in North America, what other factors drive record sales?

Beckman Sets Records, 2015 Charger Wins Another All-Dodge Final

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2015 - 3:44PM

This past weekend, Jack Beckman and his Don Schumacher 2015 Dodge Charger funny car were a dominant force at the 2015 Sonoma Nationals in Sonoma California, setting a new track ET record en route to winning his 5th event of the season in yet another all-Mopar final round.