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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.

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru Levorg, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru XV
Absolutely yellow Subaru WRX S4 and Levorg will run with the bicycles
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru uses vehicles like the 2016 WRX S4 and Levorg as support for the 2015 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race. How long has Subaru done this?
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How ‘plus sizing’ improves 2016 Honda Civic performance
By Parks McCants on
Noting the standard equipped ‘plus sizing’ tire trend in today’s chassis engineering and automotive body designs, wheel and tire sizing plays a critical part in 10th gen 2016 Honda Civic. How does it work and what does it do?
Mazda Koeru Concept foreshadows 2017 CX-6 crossover
Mazda Koeru Concept foreshadows 2017 CX-6 crossover
By John Goreham on
Mazda is preparing a larger 5-passenger crossover with the company’s signature styling.
Toyota’s answer to the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 Coming
Toyota’s Answer to the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 Coming
By John Goreham on
The world’s most profitable automaker isn’t going to wait too long to jump into this segment.
New Camaro ZL1 Spotted Out and About
By Patrick Rall on
New images showing what many people believe to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 have popped up around the internet, showing a comparable test mule to what Michiganders have seen sneaking in and out of the Milford Proving Grounds over the past few weeks.
2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium vs. Toyota RAV 4 XLE
2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium vs. Toyota RAV 4 XLE – Which to buy?
By John Goreham on
Two of the best compact crossovers on the market have a lot to offer but many key differences.
2012-2015 BMW 3 Series
BMW is recalling 2012-2015 3 Series for a lighting software issue
By Denis Flierl on
BMW is recalling 2012-2015 3 Series models for a exterior lighting issue. Is your 3 Series on the list?
Corvette Z06 bracket racing
Girl's First and Emotional Bracket Race in 2015 Corvette Z06
By Armen Hareyan on
One of our readers Angie Weaver graciously shared with us the video of her first bracket race in their 2015 Corvette Z06, and it's rather emotional.
New Subaru 7-seat SUV
Subaru seven-seat SUV to start production in U.S. after 2017
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will begin production on a new seven seat SUV sometime after 2017. Will it be exclusive to the U.S.?
2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Subaru Motor announces 2016 Subaru XV Active Edition
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announces the 2016 XV Active Edition that will be headed to Russia. What makes this crossover different from other global market XVs?
2015 Challenger Scat Pack and Hellcat
Which Roars Harder: Dodge Challenger Scat Pack or Hellcat?
By Patrick Rall on
I recently spent time in the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and during that time, I made a similar exhaust video to the one that I made a year ago with the R/T Scat Pack – revealing that under light load, the Hellcat Challenger surprisingly has the quieter of the two exhaust systems.
2015 shelby gt ecoboost mustang
How Shelby Builds the Newest Mustang Turbo GT
By Patrick Rall on
The newest Shelby GT Mustang has arrived and it is turbocharged, but rather than a V8, this new Shelby GT calls on the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder mill for its motivation – although the package is surprisingly expensive.
2016 Camaro SS
4 Key Performance Numbers Announced for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
By Patrick Rall on
The gradual rollout of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro continues today, as General Motors has announced 3 key performance figures for the entire Camar0Six lineup, including braking distances, cornering forces and the all-so-important 0-60 times – with the Camaro SS dashing from 0-60 in 4 seconds flat and rocketing down the quarter mile in the low 12 second range.
Ford C Max Energi dashboard mildeage
Can a 20 Mile EV Ford C-Max Energi Battery Deliver 50% Ev Miles?
By Douglas Stansfield on
Based on the USA Governments figures of the average USA driver, he/she drives less than 40 miles a day in his/her car. Well if that is still the truth than the Ford C-Max Energi’s battery pack size of 20 miles should actually deliver 50% of this cars total miles. Is that even possible?
2016 Subaru WRX
How 2016 Subaru WRX achieves highest IIHS Top Safety Pick
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX achieves the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety top award. How does Subaru keep doing it?
2016 BMW 3 Series
How BMW will continue 3 Series unbroken run of success
By Denis Flierl on
BMW will feature new models at the 2015 International Motor Show in Frankfurt. How will 2016 BMW 3 Series continue the success?
2015 Subaru WRX STI
Subaru WRX STIs battle hard at GRC LA
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STIs fought hard at the double-header GRC race in LA this weekend. How did they do at the STI-sponsored event?
Nissan Gripz Concept teaser
Nissan to Unveil Gripz Concept in Frankfurt
By Aaron Turpen on
A new crossover concept will be unveiled in Frankfurt this week. Nissan is calling it the Gripz and it's modeled off the Juke and a surprise old-school Nissan of renown.
2016 Nissan Versa
2016 Nissan Versa Sedan Pricing Announced, Unchanged
By Aaron Turpen on
The MSRP for the best-selling compact sedan on the market, the Versa, remains unchanged for 2016 with value beginning at $11,990.
2015 Subaru WRX STI
Watch the 2015 Subaru WRX STI at Ojibwe Forests Rally in 360 degree view
By Denis Flierl on
You can view the 2015 Subaru WRX STI of David Higgins at Ojibwe Forests Rally in 360 degree view. Check out the video.
BMW i3 fasting charging CCS DC
CCS DC Fast Charging for Electric Cars Debuts at National Electric Drive Week
By Douglas Stansfield on
Today, as National Electric Drive Week (NEDW) kicked off, many electric car Events where held across the USA and one interesting debut was a new fast EV charger.
Tesla charging
Why The Destruction of The I.C.E. is Coming
By Douglas Stansfield on
As this week of 9-11-2015 comes to a close let us never forget the men and woman that perished from the terrorist attack on this great nation. I personally knew people that lost their lives that day and I know many of you may have been touched negatively on that day. Let us never forget.
Tesla Model S
One Person is Going to Buy 500,000 Teslas
By Douglas Stansfield on
At between $75,000 and $125,000 per Tesla that would be a purchase of $62.5 Billion at the $125k price point. Who would be able to spend that much money on Teslas? Why would someone need half a million Teslas and what in the world are they going to be used for?
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2016 Honda Civic viewed prowling the wilds of Ann Arbor
By Parks McCants on
Honda is producing the first live Youtube reveal of the much anticipated 10th Gen Civic September 16, So what’s the big deal. Spoiler alert, we already know what it looks like.
2016 Subaru Impreza
How 2016 Subaru Impreza Premium and Limited trims get safer
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru Impreza remains unchanged except the all-wheel-drive compact gets new safety and security features. What's new for 2016?
Nissan Leaf
How Many Times Has Your EV Been Towed
By Douglas Stansfield on
How many times have you been towed in your Nissan Leaf, Tesla or other Electric Vehicle? Fortunately for me I have never ever had to be towed in my Nissan Leaf. I always use the Plugshare app to make sure that I know where the charging stations are prior to me leaving if my destination is outside of my normal Leafs range.
2016 Subaru Crosstrek
2016 Subaru Crosstrek drops XV adds new color and safety upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced pricing, adds new upgrades, gets a new color and changes the name of the new 2016 Crosstrek.
Lexus 2014 IS F or 2015 RC F – Which is faster on a track?
Lexus 2014 IS F or 2015 RC F – Which is faster on a track?
By John Goreham on
Car and Driver May have the answer.
Electric car charging DC Fast Charging
DC Fast EV Charging: The key to Future Electric Car Growth?
By Douglas Stansfield on
Anyone with a Nissan Leaf likely knows where every single CHAdeMo DC Fast Charger is to fill up his or her car. At present, there are three Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Standards in the USA and they are Telsa’s proprietary charging system, the Japanese CHAdeMo standard, and the USA’s SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standard.
2016 BMW 3 Series
What makes the 3 Series the best-selling BMW of all time
By Denis Flierl on
The BMW Group Plant plant in Munich rolls out its ten millionth BMW 3 Series Sedan. What makes the 3 Series the best-selling BMW of all time?
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