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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.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 30 2016 - 7:23am

BMW M2 Takes On Wild and Wacky One Lap of America

The new BMW M2 will take on the 2016 One Lap of America. Can it win?

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 29 2016 - 6:53pm

2017 Honda Ridgeline comes to market with segment topping MPG

While fuel economy may be secondary for many light duty pickup truck owners, 2017 Ridgeline comes to market with surprising fuel efficiency, in fact, the best for V6 power in the compact truck segment.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 29 2016 - 2:13pm

Ford Could be Working on a New Mustang Mach 1

A video has been captured showing what some believe could be the new Ford Mustang Mach 1 and while we don’t have anything concrete on this possible future trimline, rumors suggest that it will bridge the performance gap between the Mustang GT and the Shelby GT350.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 29 2016 - 1:35pm

Driving the Dodge Challenger, Charger and Viper at the Bondurant SRT Experience

Earlier this week I got to check something off of my bucket list after attending the new SRT Experience at Bondurant Racing School, where I spent the day pushing the Hellcat Challenger, the Hellcat Charger, the Viper TA2.0 and a handful of other high performance Dodge products to their limits – all under the watchful eye of the school’s world renown race instructors.

Will German Money Help Jump-Start EV Sales?

By John Goreham G+ Apr 29 2016 - 12:15pm

Will German Money Help Jump-Start Tesla, VW, BMW EV Sales?

Germany’s electric vehicle population is far below that of the U.S. Will pouring money on the problem help solve it?

By Will Maley Apr 29 2016 - 10:04am

Meet the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport

Hyundai is planning to unveil a hotted-up version of the Elantra later this year at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. But you don't need to wait as Hyundai has already revealed it in South Korea.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 29 2016 - 8:41am

Will Subaru Run 2.0-liter in New WRX STI Time Attack?

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack car specs have not been announced. Will it be powered by a 2.0-liter powerplant?

By John Goreham G+ Apr 28 2016 - 4:58pm

3 Big Changes Tesla Just Made to the 2016 Model S

The Model S continues to evolve. Here’s what’s new for this model year.

By Will Maley Apr 28 2016 - 2:34pm

Coming Soon, A Track Day for Autonomous Vehicles

Track days are a great way for you to take your personal vehicle and drive them at speeds that would have you arrested if you tried this on public roads.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 28 2016 - 2:14pm

805hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat X Hits the Track, Sans the Traction

The custom Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat “X” from the 2015 Challenger Dream Giveaway will be awarded on May 16th, but to help stir up some late ticket sales for the charity program – the 805 horsepower Mopar muscle car has hit the track to show off the function of the compound forced induction system.

By Will Maley Apr 28 2016 - 9:35am

Bentley Planning to do Faster Versions of the Bentayga

Most of Bentley's lineup features more powerful versions known as 'Speed' models. The only model without one is the brand new Bentayga SUV, but that might be changing.

2016 Nissan GT-R, beats Lamborghini Gallardo

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 28 2016 - 9:01am

Watch 1400hp Nissan GT-R Blow Away Lamborghini 3 Times [Video]

Watch a Nissan GT-R take on the Lamborghini Gallardo and win. Not just once but three times.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 28 2016 - 7:44am

One Reason Why Subaru Forester Only Gets a Bronze Medal

The 2016 Subaru Forester gets high marks in UK’s 2016 Driver Power survey. What 4 things stand out and what doesn’t impress owners?

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 27 2016 - 2:50pm

Speculation grows as to Chinese import 2017 Acura compact crossover for Americas

A near micro Chinese manufactured 2017 Acura CDX crossover for North America?

By Will Maley Apr 27 2016 - 10:23am

Auction Find: Haven't You Wanted A Peugeot LMP1 Racer?

Towards the end of the 2000s, there was a war going on between the French and German automakers. Audi and Peugeot were fighting on the track with their LeMans prototypes to show who was the better one. Now, you have the chance to own of those vehicles.

Electric cars have the worst resale value of any type of vehicle, with one notable exception.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 27 2016 - 9:55am

Report: Tesla Model S only EV without a terrible resale value

Electric cars have the worst resale value of any type of vehicle, with one notable exception.

$EVs have made gains but are still a tiny fraction of new green vehicle sales.$

By John Goreham G+ Apr 27 2016 - 9:26am

EVs Made Up Just 14% of Green Car Sales In the U.S. in 2015

EVs have made gains but are still a tiny fraction of new green vehicle sales.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 27 2016 - 9:05am

1380hp Nissan GT-R Breaks Fastest Drift Record [Video]

Nissan breaks the Guinness World Records title for the fastest drift using a 2016 Nissan GT-R. How fast was it?

By Will Maley Apr 27 2016 - 9:02am

2006 Volkswagen Presentation Showed How to Fool Emission Tests

Volkswagen has been saying time and time again that it was only a small group of employees that knew about the illegal software installed on a number of their diesel models around the world. But a 2006 presentation is putting doubt into that claim.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, getting dirty in Canada

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 27 2016 - 8:14am

Getting Dirty With the Subaru WRX STI and BRZ Hikari [Video]

Canadian Rally Drivers Antoine L'Estage and Brandon Semenuk get the 2016 WRX STI and BRZ Hikari Editions dirty.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 27 2016 - 7:06am

Nissan Rogue Now Offers Lowest Lease of Any SUV

If you are looking for the best lease deal on a small SUV, the 2016 Nissan Rogue offers the lowest.

Please Take This MIT Autonomous Car Survey

By John Goreham G+ Apr 26 2016 - 4:49pm

Make Your Voice Heard - Take This MIT Autonomous Car Survey

The folks working to commercialize autonomous cars want your input.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 26 2016 - 10:58am

Details of the 2017 Lexus IS 200t, IS 350 Changes - Can You Spot Them?

Lexus Just restyled the IS Series. Can you tell?

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By Parks McCants G+ Apr 26 2016 - 10:37am

2016 Civic Turbo answers Honda Fanboys need for speed

“Tuners” are an inquizical group. Today we catch a handful of them pondering a performance upgrade for the first production turbocharged Civic in the maker’s history.

By Will Maley Apr 26 2016 - 9:01am

Auction Find: The Odd Marriage of Beetle and Corvette

We'll admit we like absurd project vehicles. For example, building a drag car using a Hyundai Elantra as base earns high marks from us. But we'll admit this Volkswagen Beetle is a bit crazy even for us.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 26 2016 - 7:50am

Why Subaru Outback is Voted Best Wagon in Russia

The 2016 Subaru Outback is a top wagon choice around the globe. Why do the Russians think it’s the best?

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 26 2016 - 7:30am

Will Marquez Win BMW M2 and Get 4th BMW M Award?

BMW unveils the winner of the BMW M Award and it’s the BMW M2 Coupe. Is anyone surprised?

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 25 2016 - 8:26pm

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger Recalled Due to Confused Owners

The Chrysler Group has issued a recall of the Dodge Charger, the Chrysler 300 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee for no other reason than the owners being unable to recognize whether the vehicle is in Park due to the unusual shifters featured in those vehicles.

By Parks McCants G+ Apr 25 2016 - 7:55pm

2017 Acura NSX Hot Lap with Indycar’s Graham Rahal

Driving 2017 Acura NSX on a racetrack was thrill enough. The last event of the day at the “Thermal Club” luxury motorsports raceway was life changing. We take a Hot Lap with Indycar’s Graham Rahal.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 25 2016 - 7:45pm

Ford Mustang GT500 Rumors Flare Up, Predict 750-800hp

A new batch of rumors has kicked up, suggesting that a new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is on the way and, according to these rumors, this newest pony car will pack enough twin turbocharged power to help the Mustang reclaim the title of America's most powerful.

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