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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.

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Honda’s updated response to consumer reported 2015 Honda CR-V vibration
By Parks McCants on
Because Honda cares as much about our CR-V readers as we do...
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2016 Honda Fit, HR-V on track for record sales year
By Parks McCants on
Looking to the numbers American Honda’s “one-two” sub compact punch is on path to a record setting sales year with 12,720 + units sold in May.
IS250 GS300 Lexus Carbon Build Up
Lexus IS250 GS300 carbon build-up - What you need to know
By John Goreham on
If you own a Lexus IS250 or GS300, your engine may have a carbon build-up issue. Here is what to do and why you should not worry.
2015 Nissan Murano
2015 Nissan Murano Takes New England Motor Press Award
By Aaron Turpen on
The New England Motor Press Association fell in love with the 2015 Murano and voted it the Best in Class SUV/Crossover $28,000-$40,000" at their annual Automotive Excellence Awards.
2015 Dodge Challenger RT Scat Pack
Dodge Challenger Posts Best Monthly Sales Ever in May
By Patrick Rall on
The sales numbers for May 2015 are in and once again, the Dodge Challenger posted very strong sales figures, with 7,438 units sold comfortably eclipsing the previous monthly sales record for the modern Mopar muscle car – thanks in part to the continued delivery process of the 707hp SRT Hellcat package.
Corvette sinkhole
Fully Restored Corvette Museum Skydome to Reopen Next Month
By Patrick Rall on
Roughly 16 months ago, a sinkhole under the floor of the National Corvette Museum Skydome exhibit opened up and swallowed eight Corvette show cars, but the fully restored display area will reopen next month in the same form as before the Earth tried to claim those special American sports cars.
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Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Packs More HP, Less TQ than Camaro Z28
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced the official power figures for the flat plane 5.2L V8 in the Shelby GT350 Mustang and with 526 horsepower and 429lb-ft of torque, the newest super-Stang packs more horsepower than the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 while the Chevy offers more peak torque.
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Continental Kit Spare Tire
Mazda testing 2016 MX-5 Miata Continental Kit option
By John Goreham on
Owners of Mazda Miatas have struggled with the spare tire issue since 2006. No more.
2015 Subaru BRZ
AWD is sizzling hot at Subaru, what’s wrong with the icy rear drive BRZ?
By Denis Flierl on
All-wheel-drive Subaru models are selling well except for the rear-drive 2015 Subaru BRZ sports coupe. What’s wrong with BRZ?
2015 Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback named one of "10 Best Family Cars" for having 6 essential features
By Denis Flierl on
Parents magazine and Edmunds revealed their annual 10 Best Family Cars list for 2015. What impressed them most about the new 2015 Subaru Outback?
2016 Chevy Volt
Why Aren't Consumers Willing to Buy Used Chevy Volts with Higher Mileage
By Douglas Stansfield on
Recent reports state that there are 6,000 2015 Chevy Volts on Dealer lots.
2015 Toyota Tacoma outsells the Chevy Colorado 2 to 1
2015 Toyota Tacoma outsells all-new Chevy Colorado 2 to 1
By John Goreham on
Toyota’s expanded manufacturing capacity comes on-line, and Tacoma sales jump 31%
2016 Subaru BRZ STI
Japan only 2016 Subaru BRZ STI is coming soon
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is introducing a new BRZ STI in the Japan market on June 30. Is this the BRZ STI fans have been waiting for?
2015 BMW M4
These BMWs will make you run to your nearest EMT training
By Denis Flierl on
BMW unveiled the most potent group of emergency response vehicles on the planet. What would you do if you had these at your disposal?
2016 Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback gets small price increase and 3 new refinements for 2016
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced pricing for the 2016 Outback. It comes with new refinements and a small price increase. What new for 2016?
2016 Subaru Legacy
Subaru Legacy gets a more refined ride for 2016
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announces pricing on the 2016 Legacy sedan and it comes with new refinements. What’s new for the 2016 model?
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American Honda expands 2016 Civic lineup without wagon varient
By Parks McCants on
Honda fans ask for more and get it as American Honda expands, improves and reinvents the entire Civic lineup. Were's my wagon?
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata - steering may not match NC
Will the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata steer as well as past versions?
By John Goreham on
The first two test drive reports are in. Both say the steering is not as tight as the prior generation.
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America Shuns Hybrid EV Option: The road back to $5 Per Gallon Gasoline
By Parks McCants on
262 Billion miles driven in March 2015. Where's cheap gasoline taking the future of automotive development and your personal fuel economy? America's headed back to $5 per gallon gasoline.
2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC
2015 Subaru WRX STI’s first GRC race a big disappointment
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s two 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross cars finished near the bottom of the standings this weekend. What happened to the new 2015 STIs?
2015 Toyota Sienna AWD named best winter van
2015 Toyota Sienna AWD named best all-weather minivan
By John Goreham on
The New England Motor Press name the Toyota Sienna AWD the best vehicle in its class for winter driving.
2006 2012 Toyota RAV4 best pre-owned vehicle
2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 named best pre-owned vehicle
By John Goreham on
According to the NEMPA/WheelsTV’s respected panel, the Toyota RAV4 is the best pre-owned vehicle in the U.S. marketplace.
New Subaru 7-seater SUV, 2015 Subaru Outback
Subaru keeps preventive safety performance a high priority
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s new 7-seater MPV 2015 Crossover 7 achieves the top safety award from JNCAP in Japan. How many other Subaru vehicles have achieved this top award?
Jann Mardenborough, Gaetan Paletou, Ricardo Sanchez at PRO-AM Blancpain
GT Academy Winners Take Podiums on 3 Continents
By Aaron Turpen on
At Silverstone, during a lead-up to Le Mans, and in the new Micra Cup, three Nissan GT Academy winners took the podium at three separate events on three continents. All roads lead to Le Mans.
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Hey North America, what’s your Honda ‘Real-World’ average mpg?
By Parks McCants on
Perusing the world press we learn that next month Honda will attempt a new “Guinness World Record” hyper-mpg run on the highways and byways of the European Union. Torque News wants-to-know your “Real-World” mpg experienced in North America.
Honda Logo
American Honda takes extraordinary measures in wake of latest Takata recall
By Parks McCants on
Bottom Line: In the wake of the largest product recall in U.S. history, American Honda Motors wants you to come in and participate. What’s Honda doing to facilitate the recall?
Nissan LEAF
Nissan Can Avert LEAF Pending Crisis If It Makes This Single Change
By Douglas Stansfield on
Nissan’s recent offer to existing LEAF lease holders of $5000 to reduce their residual value has presented an interesting dilemma for the automaker.
Car Fire
EVs are Smoking Hot, They Don't Normally Catch Fire
By Douglas Stansfield on
A Car was on Fire on Saturday in Kaufman County Texas over the weekend and a strong smell of fuel was reported. To our surprise it wasn’t a Chevy Volt, or Tesla or Nissan Leaf according to reports. It was a gas car fire. The Story didn’t even state what type of car it was; however, from the video you can tell it wasn’t one of the three vehicles I referenced above.
Nissan LEAF
You Might Be Taxed for Every Mile You Drive
By Douglas Stansfield on
Next time you drive your green car Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, or Tesla S to name a few, you could be paying a tax on every mile you drive.
2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Recalled for Extreme Underbody Temperatures
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has issued a voluntary recall of the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost over a concern that in the right situations, extreme underbody temperatures could cause damage to the fuel tank, the fuel system and the brake lines – leading to a myriad of possible problems and safety risks.
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