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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.

Why 2015 Subaru Impreza gets second most KBB awards of any car

By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2015 - 7:26AM EDT

When it comes to awards, the 2015 Subaru Impreza is stacking them up at Kelly Blue Book. How many awards has the compact car received?

All-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma goes on sale today

Who will be the first person to drive home the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

By John Goreham on September 10, 2015 - 11:30AM EDT

The new generation hits dealers September 10th, 2015. Here is a recap on the new Tacoma.

Will this Toyota Tacoma's brakes stop it in time? See the result

By John Goreham on September 10, 2015 - 11:02AM EDT

This Toyota Tacoma owner was distracted by a Ford Raptor. Can rear drum brakes get the job done?

Self-Driven Car Implementation Hinges on V2V WiFi Spectrum

By Douglas Stansfield on September 10, 2015 - 9:41AM EDT

Self-Driving Cars have been in the news lately and one key ingredient in the mix is becoming an issue. Turns out back in 1999 the FCC granted WiFi Spectrum to the auto industry and now technology has changed everything. At odds are the self-driving cars made by tech industry heavyweights Google and Apple compared to Nissan, Ford, GM and others. The prize now is the WiFi Spectrum and the tech industry has eyes on the automakers allocation.

How Subaru improves blind spot safety on the 2016 Outback

By Denis Flierl on September 10, 2015 - 8:06AM EDT

Subaru has announced new safety upgrades on the Japan 2016 Outback. What new features will we see on U.S. models?

What the hot Subaru WRX and the ugly Pontiac Aztek have in common

By Denis Flierl on September 10, 2015 - 7:08AM EDT

The Subaru WRX and the Pontiac Aztek are not at all alike. What do they have in common?

Watch the Hellcat Challenger Dash to 60 in Under 4 Seconds

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2015 - 5:46PM EDT

I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, during which time I put together some videos of the most powerful muscle car of all time flexing those very big muscles – all of which are best captured in a few videos of the beast blasting from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.

3 Reasons 2015 Likely to Not Reach 2014 EV Sales Figures

By Douglas Stansfield on September 9, 2015 - 3:12PM EDT

Many factors are contributing to the decline in Electric Vehicles Sales. This is trending to the lightest EV sales year since the modern days EV sales started back in 2011 when the category was virtually empty.

2015 Ford Mustang is the World's Bestselling Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2015 - 2:11PM EDT

According to a survey by IHS Automotive, the Ford Mustang is the bestselling sports car in the world during the first six months of 2015, with even greater sales expected later this year as the first right-hand drive models reach those markets around the world.

39 States Won't Get the 2016 Chevy Volt at All

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2015 - 12:36PM EDT

General Motors has confirmed that the new 2016 Chevrolet Volt will only be available in California and 10 other “CARB” states, leaving prospective Volt buyers in the other 39 states waiting for the 2017 model year to buy a new range extended Chevy EV at their local dealership.

Can your car beat the Camry in reliability?

Can your vehicle beat the Camry's reliability? Check it here.

By John Goreham on September 9, 2015 - 10:52AM EDT

This reliability study goes way beyond the scope of most you may have read.

Video: How real are the Rouge Nation BMW M3 stunts?

By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2015 - 8:17AM EDT

Tom Cruise takes the BMW M3 through the narrow streets of Morocco on a high-speed chase. How real are the stunts?

Toyota Reveals New 2016 Prius – Pictures and Specs

Toyota Reveals New 2016 Prius – Your Thoughts?

By John Goreham on September 9, 2015 - 7:52AM EDT

The all-new Prius will move the bar on fuel efficiency, style and safety in the green-car segment.

How 2015 Subaru WRX shell is used to demo the brands crashworthiness

By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2015 - 7:22AM EDT

A 2015 Subaru WRX used in side impact testing has been saved from the crusher. What does Subaru do with the destroyed performance car?

Nanotube Film: The Cold Temperature solution For Electric Cars

By Douglas Stansfield on September 8, 2015 - 8:21PM EDT

If you have ever driven in a Nissan Leaf in the middle of the winter in a snow storm in the Northeast you have inevitably felt some range anxiety prior to getting you to your destination.

63% of Ford F150 Pickups Sold in August Pack EcoBoost Power

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2015 - 4:29PM EDT

Ford Motor Company rolled the dice when they introduced the twin turbocharged EcoBoost V6 for the F150 pickup a few years back and that gamble continues to pay off, with a whopping 63% of new F150 pickups sold in August 2015 coming with one of the two EcoBoost engine options – accounting for an improvement of 86% compared to the same month last year.

Watch the 2016 Toyota Prius Revealed Live Here Tonight

By John Goreham on September 8, 2015 - 3:50PM EDT

Here is your link to the exclusive reveal.

Beckman Wins Again, Dodge Charger Wins 14 of 18

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2015 - 1:02PM EDT

The domination of the NHRA Funny Car class by the 2015 Dodge Charger teams of Don Schumacher Racing continued this past weekend, with Fast Jack Beckman winning his 6th of the season and the 14th win in 18 events for the Schumacher Charger funny cars.

Mustang Sales Climb in August - Camaro Falls, Challenger Steady

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2015 - 12:22PM EDT

Following one of the worst sales months of 2015 in July, the Ford Mustang bounced back with strong sales in August and when combined with slumping Chevrolet Camaro sales – the Mustang built its lead in the annual muscle car sales race.

How GM Rebuilt the 1 Millionth Corvette

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2015 - 11:41AM EDT

After a sinkhole under the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky opened up and swallowed 8 classic Chevrolet Corvette display vehicles, General Motors vowed to fully restore the 1,000,000th Corvette ever built – a project which has been completed in a surprising way.

How you can win this $110K Dinan Club Edition BMW M4 Coupe

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2015 - 8:09AM EDT

BMW Car Club of America is raffling off a $110,000 Dinan Club Edition BMW M4 Coupe. How can you get a ticket?

JRM offers special limited time pricing on 2016 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2015 - 7:00AM EDT

Buy a new 2016 Subaru WRX STI now and JRM will give you thousands off the base model price. Who gets this special limited time pricing?

The 2016 BMW 335i xDrive Gran Turismo is how fast from 0-60?

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2015 - 6:47AM EDT

BMW says on their 2016 3 Series website that the new 2016 BMW 335i xDrive Gran Turismo is lightning fast. How fast is it from 0-60?

4 reasons why 2016 Subaru WRX/STI achieves best August on record

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2015 - 6:36AM EDT

The Subaru 2016 WRX STI and XV Crosstrek see the best August on record. What are keys to their success?

Has The Plug In Hybrid Broken Into The Super Car Space?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 7, 2015 - 8:37PM EDT

Recently I wrote about the BMW i8 and wondered who would want to buy this car.

2016 Honda Civic Compact Global Platform ‘Sporty and fun’ to drive

By Parks McCants on September 7, 2015 - 4:24PM EDT

With Honda and Toyota punching it out for #1 in the world’s largest car market, in rolls the 10th generation 2016 Civic. Honda places the emphasis on “sporty and fun to drive.” Will it be innovative enough to take the market lead for 2016?