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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.

Steeda Mustang GT police car
Steeda Offers a 777hp Ford Mustang GT Police Package
By Patrick Rall on
While some police forces around the country use Ford Mustang as pursuit vehicles, the Ford Taurus generally gets far more attention for its special service capabilities, but for those police officers who need a police which will run down pretty much anything on the road on the United States – Steeda now offers a police package for the Mustang GT that packs 777 horsepower.
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax
Watch how 2016 Chevy Colorado maneuvers through some rocks
By Armen Hareyan on
Take a look how the 2016 Duramax Chevrolet Colorado is being tested and maneuvers through some rocks in the desert on day 2 of our 4x4 of the year test.
Nissan EV charging
Simple Ideas To Improve EV Charging Efficiency: Show Level of Charge and Completion Time
By Armen Hareyan on
Few days ago I reported on how multi charge setups can speedup and improve electric car charging efficiency. Here is how EV owners responded sharing some useful insights.
1st 10 second 2016 camaro ss
Meet the First 10-Second 2016 Chevrolet Camaro (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
Less than a month after the first 2016 Chevrolet Camaro was delivered, one owner has already put their 6th generation GM muscle car well into the 10-second quarter mile range – making it the first 2016 Camaro to run in the 10s and for now, the quickest 6th gen in the world.
Volkswagen Passat TDI, Passat SEL TDI, TDI, Diesel
Here Is How Volkswagen Is Planning To Cut Down On the Number of Lawsuits Against It
By Will Maley on
Volkswagen is taking a page from General Motors' playbook on dealing with a massive mess.
BMW X4 M40i
3 ways BMW X4 M40i delivers for performance enthusiasts
By Denis Flierl on
The new BMW X4 M40i is making its world debut in Detroit. Why is it going to be a performance enthusiasts dream SUV?
2016 Chevrolet Silverado
First real towing test for new 2016 Chevrolet Silverado
By Armen Hareyan on
Man buys a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and puts it to towing test in Australia pulling approximately 10000 lb up a very steep gravel road.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
BMW M2 to make highly anticipated global debut at NAIAS
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2016 BMW M2 will finally make its world reveal at NAIAS. What other performance model makes its global debut in Detroit?
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax
Video Shows How 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Is Being Tested
By Armen Hareyan on
Take a look and see how Four Wheeler Magazine puts the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax to test during Four Wheeler of the Year testing event. Would you put a new Colorado truck to such a test?
Amazing 2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport AWD Winter Image
The 2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport AWD Winter Image You Just Have To See
By John Goreham on
This image of an RC 350 F Sport AWD in the snow will inspire you to head out this winter.
Lexus NX 200t top internet search according to Google
New Lexus NX is top premium vehicle internet search for 2015
By John Goreham on
According to Google, more people were interested in the Lexus NX than any other premium model. Don’t tell Consumer Reports.
2007 Cuda Concept
Chrysler Trademarks Cuda Again, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has once again successfully extended their trademark of the term Cuda, but I don’t believe that the latest filing should cause anyone to get their hopes up for a new high performance muscle car sporting the Cuda name – at least not anytime soon.
Volkswagen Phaeton, Volkswagen, Phaeton, Luxury Sedan
The End Is Nigh For The Phaeton
By Will Maley on
Volkswagen's flagship Phaeton won't be around much longer.
Camaro VS Everybody
Camaro VS Everybody Apparel Arrives for Christmas
By Patrick Rall on
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is currently shipping to all corners of the United States and whether or not the Camaro lover in your life is buying a next gen GM muscle car, a cool new apparel lineup has arrived – with the Camaro VS Everybody line coming from the popular Detroit VS Everybody brand.
2015 Ford F150 2.7L EcoBoost
Ford F150 Could Become the Segment's Most Efficient with a Land Rover Diesel
By Patrick Rall on
A Land Rover diesel V6 might be Ford’s answer to making the F150 more efficient than the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and while the EcoBoost engines have made Ford the most fuel efficient gas-powered pickup – a small diesel in the F150 could make it the most fuel efficient half ton truck in the segment.
Why You Might Not See As Many 'Driveless' Cars In Calfornia
By Will Maley on
California's Department of Motor Vehicles wants to make it harder for 'Driverless' Vehicles to appear on the road.
Porsche Bxster
Autocar Learns About What Engines Will Power the Next Boxster and Cayman
By Will Maley on
A first ride in the next Porsche Boxster gives us some ideas of what engine will power it.
ZOE Charger for EV owners
A Brilliant and Simple Idea To Improve Charging Station Efficiency for Electric Car Drivers
By Armen Hareyan on
Here is a case. Electric car is parked at a charging station and fully charged. It has been two hours and the owner has not returned yet. Other EVs are not able to charge. What do you do? Here is, what I think a brilliant and a very simple idea charging stations can implement to improve EV charging efficient and avoid issues like this.
electric car fast charger
3 Things We Will See Happen, If People Show Demand For Electric Cars
By Armen Hareyan on
EPA estimate shows the cost of electric cars exceeds the social cost of carbon. If we want to reduce emissions by 80 percent by 2050 governments need to almost completely remove carbon from transportation, this means from electric cars like Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S, Chevy Volt, BMW i3 or Prius Plug In. How do we reconcile this?
2011-2014 Subaru Forester
Subaru oil consumption lawsuit spreads to Canada
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru oil consumption issue is spreading to Canada. What is a Quebec man doing about it?
2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 2016 Subaru Impreza
New Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza excel in safety performance
By Denis Flierl on
When it comes to pre-crash safety performance, the new 2016 Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza models excel. What test did they ace?
Will the 2016 Toyota Highlander be rated Top Safety Pick Plus?
How the 2016 Toyota Highlander Can Keep Its Top Safety Rating
By John Goreham on
The 2015 model needs to change, particularly the Highlender. Here’s why.
2017 Ford GT
Ford GT Supercar Gets Gorilla Glass Windows
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Ford GT will be a rolling marvel of modern technology, with even the windows of the twin turbocharged supercar introducing technology never before seen on a road-going automobile.
2016 Jaguar XF, 2016 Jaguar XF At New York Auto Show
One Luxury Automaker Thinks Semi-Autonomous Technologies Are Dangerous
By Will Maley on
A number of automakers are beginning to install semi-autonomous technologies into their vehicles, but one is holding off for the time being.
Mazda just became best in MPG without turbos or CVTs
EPA just named Mazda best in MPG -without turbos or CVTs
By John Goreham on
The EPA says that the Mazda brand has both the best MPG and the lowest CO2 without using the most common two tricks.
2016 camaro ss
Hot Rod's 2016 Camaro SS Makes 405rwhp, Runs Low 12s
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Hod Rod have published their first full review of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS and in addition to putting more than 3,000 road miles on two different new GM muscle cars, the team also hit the dyno and the drag strip – with impressive numbers in both places.
Tacoma is the best vehicle for resale value
Guess which trucks just closed in on the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra in resale value
By John Goreham on
Toyota trucks still top the resale value charts but look how close this one Mfg. is now.
KBB - Lexus is top luxury brand for resale value
Just announced - KBB says Lexus is top luxury brand for resale value
By John Goreham on
Guess how many years in a row Lexus has now taken this honor.
2016 Infiniti Q50
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 Packs 400 Twin Turbocharged Horsepower
By Patrick Rall on
Last night at a small holiday party in the Metro Detroit area, Infiniti rolled out the 2016 Q50 sedan in the high performance Red Sport 400 trimline, packing 400 horsepower from a new twin turbocharged V6 engine and the buyer’s choice of rear- or all-wheel drive – creating what should be a very entertaining luxury sedan.
2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC300
Mercedes-Benz Introduces A Number Of Changes For Its Smallest Roadster Starting With The Name
By Will Maley on
Mercedes-Benz has made some changes to their SLK roadster for 2017, beginning with the name.
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