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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 Patrick Rall G+ May 19 2015 - 6:17pm

Build Your 2015 Dodge Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker Online Today

The final piece of the 2015 Dodge Challenger puzzle has finally been unlocked, as the 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker has arrived on Dodge.com, allowing dreamers like myself the chance to build and price their 485 horsepower Mopar muscle car with the vintage Shaker hood design.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 19 2015 - 1:45pm

Ford Mustang Lovers - Your New Golf Cart has Arrived

If you are a 2015 Ford Mustang owner and you love to golf – or simply love to drive around in a golf cart – a new mini-Mustang has hit the market that will surely turn heads everywhere it goes, but having the sportiest golf cart on the block doesn’t come cheap.

By John Goreham G+ May 19 2015 - 12:23pm

Mazda fixes MX-5 Miata's worst fault for 2016

If you ever owned a Mazda Miata, you know what its worst drawback was.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 19 2015 - 11:53am

Final 5th Gen Camaro to Be Built on November 20th

The automotive world is still abuzz from the debut of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro this past weekend in Detroit, but the news has surfaced that production of the 5th generation Camaro in Canada will come to an end on November 20th, 2015 – marking the end of an era that has spanned the last two generations of the GM muscle car.

By Denis Flierl G+ May 19 2015 - 8:02am

Did new Bilstein shocks make a difference in Subaru’s WRX STI NBR win?

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI wins Nurburgring 24-hour race supported by new Bilstein shocks. Did the new shocks make a difference this year?

By Denis Flierl G+ May 19 2015 - 7:43am

G-Power tunes BMW M6 to a mind numbing 1001 hp

German tuner G-Power takes a BMW M6 and gives it a massive dose of power. Who did they build this powerful M6 for?

By Denis Flierl G+ May 19 2015 - 7:08am

Subaru launches new Impreza Sport Hybrid with advanced safety technology

Subaru introduces a new 2016 Impreza Sport Hybrid model in Japan. Will we see Subaru’s new Impreza hybrid in other global markets?

By Patrick Rall G+ May 18 2015 - 8:01pm

Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce Laps the Nurburgring in 6:59 (Video)

A new video has surfaced showing a new Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce lapping the famed Nurburgring in under 7 minutes – potentially making it just the second normal production road car to make it around The Green Hell in less than 7 full minutes.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 18 2015 - 6:32pm

Tiny Airbag Recall Issued for 2015 Dodge Challenger

The Chrysler Group has issued a very small recall for the 2015 Dodge Challenger due to a concern that part of the airbag system may not have been installed correctly and if the airbag has not been properly installed, it may not provide proper protection in the event of an accident.

By John Goreham G+ May 18 2015 - 2:14pm

Three ways the 2016 Toyota Tacoma will be number one

For 2016, the Toyota Tacoma is all-new. Here are three ways the new Tacoma will be tops in the mid-size truck category.

By Parks McCants G+ May 18 2015 - 2:03pm

2016 Honda HR-V 'Official Site' features unique approach to car shopping

Fumbling around manufacturer's online shopping tools comes with the territory for automotive review journalist. We just discovered the easiest, simplest to use shopping tool we’ve experienced to date. Honda presents a unique approach to crossover shopping. Keeping it simple 2016 HR-V style.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 18 2015 - 1:18pm

A Closer Look at the 2016 Camaro Performance Details

When the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro debuted this past Saturday afternoon at a rainy event on Detroit’s Belle Isle, we brought you live images of the debut and the basic details of the next generation muscle car – but today we take a closer look at the key performance details of Camaro Six.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 18 2015 - 11:48am

2016 Ford Mustang Pricing Remains Unchanged, New Packages Priced

The folks at Mustang6g have dug up the pricing for the 2016 Ford Mustang lineup and while we sadly don’t have pricing for the new Shelby GT350 – it looks as though none of the pricing figures for the Mustang have increased for the 2016 model year.

By Denis Flierl G+ May 18 2015 - 8:57am

2015 Subaru WRX STI blows turbo at Olympus Rally and still wins

SRT USA wins the 2015 Olympus Rally this weekend in the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI. How many consecutive victories does Higgins and Drew have?

By Denis Flierl G+ May 18 2015 - 8:39am

BMW Z4 GT3 finishes closest second at Nurburgring 24-hour since 1970

The 2015 BMW Z4 GT3 finishes a close second at the 2015 Nurburgring 24-hour race. Just how close was the finish?

By Denis Flierl G+ May 17 2015 - 5:37pm

2015 Subaru WRX STI wins big at Nurburgring 24-hour

The STI team gets an impressive victory at the 2015 Nurburgring 24-hour race with the 2015 Subaru WRX STI NBR race car. How big was the win?

By Patrick Rall G+ May 16 2015 - 5:01pm

Images from the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Debut in Detroit

After months of speculation and waiting, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro made its grand debut at a private event on Detroit’s Belle Isle and here are just a few shots of the 6th gen GM muscle car from the big debut.

By Buzz Smith May 16 2015 - 8:40am

On ordering a 2016 Chevrolet Volt

The new body design of the 2016 Chevy Volt has had mixed reviews with some people claiming on social media that they’ll get a 2015 before they’re gone because they don’t like the new body style. Others, especially those that have seen the new Volt in person seem to like the design very much. And so the debate begins.

Here’s what’s known about configuring the new Volt:

There are two trim levels, the LT and the higher-end “LTZ” (also known as “Premier”). There is a definite demarcation between trim levels, with the entry-level LT missing out on some very nice features.

2015 BMW M6 Coupe, 2015 BMW M6 Gran Coupe, 2015 BMW M6 Convertible

By Denis Flierl G+ May 16 2015 - 7:20am

BMW M6 Competition Package sets new speed mark

BMW M GmbH will replace the existing Competition Package for the 2015 BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Gran Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible with an upgraded version. How fast is the new M6?

By Parks McCants G+ May 15 2015 - 8:26pm

Autonomous Driving Technology: Lessons learned from Acura’s MDX, RLX recall

“Old School”, “New School,” it doesn't matter. Want it or not, autonomous-like active safety technology has become a marketing tool for many if not all automotive manufacturers. What lessons do we learn from Acura’s latest MDX. RLX recall?

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 15 2015 - 1:16pm

Tesla is Delivering Model S in Pairs

This picture was taken by Robert Huston, and shared in the Tesla Owners and Enthusiasts Facebook group, showing how Tesla Motors now delivers Model S EVs in two truck loads. Apparently the demand is going up.

By John Goreham G+ May 15 2015 - 11:39am

2016 Mazda CX-5 named Best Family Car Value

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 crossover is singled out for value.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 15 2015 - 10:36am

Here is the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro (Leaked Images)

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will make its grand debut tomorrow at a special event on Detroit’s Belle Isle, but the folks at CNBC let the cat out of the bag this morning, revealing the 6th gen Camaro on their show Squawk Box – and members of the forum at GM Inside News were quick to get screen shots.

2015 Subaru Outback, 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, 2015 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl G+ May 15 2015 - 8:24am

Subaru adds Stitcher entertainment to STARLINK in-vehicle technology

The 2015 Subaru Outback, XV Crosstrek, Legacy and Impreza models equipped with STARLINK now get Stitcher. What is this new entertainment system?

By Parks McCants G+ May 14 2015 - 7:18pm

2016 Honda HR-V coming to a dealer near you: When?

While Torque News-Honda has put in the call to our local and regional sources, they have no arrival news as of yet. Here’s what American Honda Motors is saying.

By Parks McCants G+ May 14 2015 - 6:03pm

Acura Direct Injection Engine idle “ticking” explained (Video)

The first time Torque News drove a pre-production direct injected V6 powered Acura, we wondered if something wasn’t faulty with our test mule. The cars engine idle note didn’t seem quite right.

By Patrick Rall G+ May 14 2015 - 5:32pm

Challenger, Charger Engine, Transmission Plants to Run All Summer

The Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and a long list of other Chrysler Group vehicles that rely on the Hemi or Pentastar engines will skip their normal summer downtime in order to keep up with the high demand for these engines

By Aaron Turpen G+ May 14 2015 - 4:38pm

Nissan Versa "Best Green Car Value" In 2015, Says AAA

AAA has given its "Best Green Car Value" award to the best-selling Nissan Versa sedan and gave the second place to its best-selling hatchback twin, the 2015 Versa Note.

By Aaron Turpen G+ May 14 2015 - 4:26pm

2015 Nissan Murano Earns TSP+ Rating From IIHS

The Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is not easily earned, but the 2015 Nissan Murano becomes one of the few midsize crossovers to make the cut.

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 14 2015 - 4:26pm

You will be surprised what happens when asking a Tesla owner for their keys on your wedding day

As a young professional in the SAAS world you come across a lot of surprises much of which are pleasant and some not so much. When stepping out of the office into the real world and diving right into the the deep end of wedding planning a pleasant surprise is evermore glamorous.

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