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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.

Track day comparison – Cadillac ATS-V vs. Lexus RC F
Track day comparison – Cadillac ATS-V vs. Lexus RC F
By John Goreham on
We drove two of the best track-day cars on the market to see how they compare.
2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC
There’s not much to smile about for SRT USA in Las Vegas
By Denis Flierl on
SRT USA wraps up a disappointing season in Las Vegas with three Subaru WRX STI GRC cars. What happened in the last round?
2016 Subaru WRX
Video: Introducing the 2016 Subaru WRX with new wah-wah accelerator pedal
By Denis Flierl on
What is a wah-wah guitar pedal doing on the 2016 Subaru WRX? Watch the video from Subaru Australia and see.
2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI
Why 2016 Subaru WRX STI leads all models in the stable
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX STI is the top model in Subaru’s lineup for the highest percentage of increase in sales for 2015. Why is the STI so popular?
2016 BMW M4 Coupe
BMW brings new M Performance enhanced M4 to SEMA
By Denis Flierl on
The BMW M4 Coupe gets new performance parts at SEMA. What’s new for the BMW M4?
2017 Subaru Forester
How Subaru plans automatic driving by 2020
By Denis Flierl on
It’s called the VIZIV Concept and its at the Tokyo Motor Show now. What does this vehicle reveal about Subaru’s future plans?
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Reasons to Embrade The Dodge Dart GLH at SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
The information on the Dodge Dart GLH Concept has come out of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas and due to the standard 2.0L base engine, some enthusiasts who had high hopes for an SRT-level Dart are hating on the sporty compact sedan – but we should all look at what this car could lead to rather than what it is right now.
Electric cars fail to rebound in October
Electric cars fail to rebound in October
By John Goreham on
EVs continue their sales slump even as manufacturers post record sales numbers overall.
Dodge Challenger GT AWD
Yes, Mopar Built an All Wheel Drive Challenger for SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
When the Chrysler Group offered up a teaser image of the new Dodge Challenger with a badge that read GT AWD, we speculated that it would be an all-wheel drive muscle car and we were right – as this mean looking Mopar muscle car will indeed spin all four wheels with Hemi power.
2016 Toyota Tacoma outsells Chevy Colorado 2 to 1 in October
2016 Toyota Tacoma outsells Chevy Colorado 2 to 1 in October
By John Goreham on
Apparently, the 2016 Tacoma changes have only helped sales.
Are all diesels dirty? EPA calls out fancy Porsche Audi VW diesels
By John Goreham on
EPA issues its second Notice of Violation to the Volkswagen group. This time it is the pricey six-cylinder diesels EPA says are dirty.
2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX S4 SporVita
2016 WRX S4 SporVita has the luxury interior every Subaru needs
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru chose the 2016 WRX to get the luxury interior that every Subaru needs as an option. What other model also gets has the Mario Levi luxury cabin?
2016 BMW M2
First M Performance parts for 2016 BMW M2 revealed at SEMA
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 BMW M2 and BMW M4 are all about more performance parts at SEMA. What’s new for the BMW M2?
2016 Subaru WRX STI
David Higgins will run DirtFish WRX STI at GRC Las Vegas
By Denis Flierl on
SRT USA announced David Higgins will run a special Subaru WRX STI at the last round of Global RallyCross in Las Vegas. What’s the special livery?
2016 copo camaro
The 2016 COPO Camaro is Here
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has rolled out the next generation of the Chevrolet Camaro COPO drag racing package at the 2015 SEMA Show in a custom livery inspired by drag racer Courtney Force – with this unique muscle car headed to auction for charity in the future.
2016 ct6 in black.
Cadillac CT6 Starts at $54,490, Tops Out at $84,460
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced the pricing for the 2016 Cadillac CT6 and with a price starting at just $54,490 including destination, the new flagship Caddy is a full sized luxury bargain – even when it is loaded up in the top of the line trim.
Superchips F150
Superchips Lifts the 2015 Ford F150 EcoBoost to 408hp, 493tq
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Superchips have just rolled out their tuning packages for the 2015 Ford F150 in base 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 and 3.5L EcoBoost V6, with the EcoBoost V6 picking up 43 horsepower and 73lb-ft of torque for a total output of 408 horsepower and 493lb-ft of torque.
New Dodge SEMA teaser
Dodge Teases AWD Challenger, Mystery Dart Ahead of SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Dodge posted this shadowy teaser image yesterday showing what looks to be the alleged all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger, what is obviously a Dodge Dart and the date and time of their SEMA Show press conference.
Send us your Toyota Tacoma video to win a bag of stuff
Send us your 2016 Tacoma video for a shot at a Toyota goodie-bag
By John Goreham on
Your 2016 Tacoma video could win you the swag-bag that Toyota gives out to media attendees.
2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru chief says size does matter and bigger isn’t the answer
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru chief says Subaru will put a cap on sales to keep their niche identity. What is Subaru planning for the global market?
Tacoma video-approach and departure angles
Video: The ups and downs of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
By John Goreham on
We took the Tacoma to its limits of hill climbing and descent to prove its claims.
2016 BMW M2 Coupe
2016 BMW M2 from Manhart Racing pumps out 450hp
By Denis Flierl on
Manhart Racing is getting ready to present their newest project called the Mh2 450. What will they do to the new 2016 BMW M2?
2016 Subaru BRZ, Subaru BRZ GT300
Video: Subaru BRZ GT300 stalls in the pits at Autopolis after running third
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru BRZ GT300 qualified fourth fastest at round seven at Autopolis but cannot finish the race. What was the problem?
2017 Subaru BRZ STI
Subaru boss says a series production BRZ STI is coming
By Denis Flierl on
STI President talks to Motoring.com.au about more stand alone STIs and says a Subaru BRZ STI is in the works.
2016 BMW 340i
Exclusive 2016 BMW 340i 40 Year Edition launches in South Africa
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2016 BMW 340i launches in South Africa. They also get a special 40 Year Edition. How many will BMW build?
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Aloha Hawaii your 2016 Honda Civic is manufactured in Canada
By Parks McCants on
The first 2016 Civic Sedan you see driving on the roads of Hawaii will be imported from Canada.
Datsun Go-cross Concept
A Year After Its Rebirth, the Datsun Brand is Ready to Expand
By Aaron Turpen on
The Datsun brand re-deubted in select markets last year, starting with India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Russia. Now, 100,000 vehicles later, they're ready to go further.
Nissan Piloted Drive Prototype LEAF
Nissan Takes Latest Self-driving Prototype On Public Roads
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan's new Piloted Drive was its latest technology showcase at Tokyo and a LEAF prototype equipped with the autonomous car tech is taking to public streets and highways for a test run.
2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car
Video: Watch a 360 degree view from the Subaru WRX STI’s roof at LSPR
By Denis Flierl on
Look through the roof of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car at the record-setting run at LSPR.
2015 Dodge Viper Group
2 Key Reasons Why the Dodge Viper is Dying
By Patrick Rall on
According to the fine print in the new labor contract between the UAW and the Chrysler Group, the Dodge Viper will no longer be built at the Connor Ave plant after 2017 and it seems that the Mopar supercar will be killed off altogether – and there are two key reasons why this is happening.
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