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.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2016 - 4:19pm

Next Gen Dodge Challenger Could Be Sold in Australia

Mopar lovers in Australia have been pleading with the Chrysler Group for a right hand drive Dodge Challenger to compete with the Ford Mustang and the rumored arrival of the Chevrolet Camaro, and based on new reports, the future is looking brighter than ever for a proper Mopar muscle car to be sold Down Under – just not during this generation.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2016 - 3:18pm

Ford Mustang was Germany's Most Popular Sports Car in March

In case you needed a clear sign as to how popular the new Ford Mustang is in Europe, here it is – the Ford Mustang was the bestselling sports car in Germany last month and on the year, it is the second bestselling sports car in Germany so far this year.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2016 - 2:17pm

First 50th Anniversary Camaro Headed to Auction for Charity

The very first Chevrolet Camaro ever was introduced for the 1967 model year so with the 2017 model year comes the official 50th anniversary of the fabled muscle car and GM is celebrating the occasion with the 50th Anniversary Edition 2017 Camaro – the first of which will be auctioned off tomorrow to benefit the United Way of Southeastern Michigan.

By Denis Flierl Apr 8 2016 - 11:45am

New Prodrive Subaru WRX STI Revealed [Full Gallery]

The new 2016 Prodrive/Subaru WRX STI has been revealed. Can it beat the IOM record?

By John Goreham Apr 8 2016 - 11:00am

Review: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD - The 33 MPG Honey Badger

The new 2016 RAV 4 Hybrid doesn’t care how you drive it, I found out as I test drove it to review it. You never drop below 33 MPG.

By Will Maley Apr 8 2016 - 10:57am

Rumored: Mercedes-Benz Plans Four-Door S-Class Coupe

The current Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup includes the sedan, Maybach sedan, extra-long Pullman, coupe, and the upcoming cabriolet. But there is another variant coming.

By Will Maley Apr 8 2016 - 9:46am

Only Volkswagen Cheated On Emission Tests Says KBA

Since it came to light that Volkswagen used illegal software on diesel vehicles to cheat emission tests, questions of whether anyone else had done this. The German regulator for transportation has finished its testing on diesel vehicles and has the answer.

By Denis Flierl Apr 8 2016 - 7:56am

BMW M2 Will Take Center Stage at Goodwood

The 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed will feature BMW as the Central Feature Marque. The M2 will be on center stage.

By Patrick Rall Apr 7 2016 - 3:26pm

You Can Finally Order Your Callaway Corvette AeroWagon

Way back in March of 2013, we brought you the news that Callaway was working on a sport wagon conversion for the then-new Corvette Stingray and while it has taken them a few years to get their AeroWagon to production, you can now order one for your Corvette Stingray or Z06.

2017 Shelby Mustang GT350 trio in new colors

By Patrick Rall Apr 7 2016 - 1:17pm

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Changes Confirmed

Back in February, we brought you the news of some changes coming for the 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while that information was technically unofficial – having come from a leaked document posted on an enthusiast forum – the official information on the 2017 model year Shelby Mustang has arrived and confirmed all of the leaked info from earlier in the year.

By Will Maley Apr 7 2016 - 12:44pm

Audi Updates the A3 for the 2017 Model Year

Even though it seems like only yesterday that Audi introduced the new A3 lineup (sportback, sedan, and convertible), it has been on sale for a few years. Audi felt it was time to give the A3 some updates for the 2017 model year.

By Patrick Rall Apr 7 2016 - 12:14pm

Meet the 1st Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Convertible (Video)

The Chrysler Group doesn’t offer the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat as a convertible, but South Dakota based Iverson Dodge has worked up the first droptop example of the most powerful muscle car ever – with a price tag that is more than double the price of the standard Hellcat coupe.

By Will Maley Apr 7 2016 - 9:24am

PSA Group Announces A Slow Return to the U.S.

It was only a few years ago the PSA Peugeot Citroën were on life support due to declining sales and bleeding money. But thanks to an infusion of cash from the Chinese automaker Dongfeng and the French government, the French company was able to get back on track. The past couple years have seen the automaker become profitable.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

By Denis Flierl Apr 7 2016 - 8:43am

Why Subaru Expects 2017 Impreza to Rock

Subaru can’t produce their all-wheel-drive cars fast enough. Why do they expect the 2017 Impreza to skyrocket?

By Denis Flierl Apr 7 2016 - 7:35am

Aussie Boss Flies To Tokyo Asking For More Foresters

Subaru Australia passes the U.S. in percentage of growth. What is driving Subaru sales down under?

By Aaron Turpen Apr 6 2016 - 10:24pm

Nissan Posts Record 2015 Sales, Continues Fast Growth for 2016

Nissan has announced both March 2016 monthly sales totals and fiscal year 2015 sales figures, both of which are astounding. A total of 2 million vehicles were sold in 2015.

By John Goreham Apr 6 2016 - 9:10pm

2016 RAV4 Hybrid Has Outsold Every Electric Vehicle Model This Year

The RAV4 Hybrid is selling at a pace that makes EV fans envious.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2016 - 5:12pm

Hybrid F150 Test Truck Caught on Video

A short video has hit the internet showing what is believed to be a Ford F150 Hybrid test prototype pickup driving out on the open road, with unusual camouflage on the fenders and word from the person who captured the video that at 35mph, the engine clearly down as it went into an EV mode.

New Mopar Challenger Drag Paks ready for shipping.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2016 - 2:14pm

New Mopar Challenger Drag Pak is Technically Sold Out

The newest Mopar Challenger Drag Pak is likely to be the quickest thanks to a new supercharged engine package, so it should come as no surprise that the new factory drag cars are already all spoken for by dealerships around the country – but there is still a chance of getting one if you have deep enough pockets.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2016 - 1:35pm

Factory Warranty for the 2016 Camaro SS, 1LE Covers Track Action

Every 2016 Chevrolet Camaro sold with a V8 engine has a warranty that covers problems occurring during track action and unlike the 5th gen warranty program that covered only the Z28 and ZL1 models, the 2016 Camaro SS and 1LE are also included – although only in stock form.

By Will Maley Apr 6 2016 - 1:16pm

EPA Official Expresses Concern of Volkswagen and U.S. Meeting the Deadline

Volkswagen earned a deadline extension from a Federal Judge last month to work out a deal with the EPA, CARB, and U.S. Justice Department over the diesel emission scandal. But concerns are popping up that Volkswagen could miss this extension.

By Parks McCants Apr 6 2016 - 1:15pm

Inside Acura’s NSX Performance Manufacturing Center [Video]

Personal Accountability is key to exceptional 2017 Acura NSX precision quality

By Will Maley Apr 6 2016 - 8:55am

Your Chance To Buy The Queen's Bentley

Have you ever dreamt of being a king or queen? Rolling around in a fancy vehicle, waving to people? You'll be able to achieve at least one of these things.

By Denis Flierl Apr 6 2016 - 8:52am

$650 Gets You Half Day At the Track With BMW M2

Would you like to spend 3 hours at the track with the new BMW M2?

By Denis Flierl Apr 6 2016 - 7:51am

Subaru Legacy Makes Splash in KBB’s “Best Sedan Under $25K”

Kelley Blue Book picks the best affordable new sedans in the 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000. Why did they pick the 2016 Subaru Legacy?

By Parks McCants Apr 5 2016 - 9:43pm

Honda Performance slide in Indycar is not for lack of talent or engineering [Video]

For years Honda was the official engine provider to the Indycar race circuit. Today Chevrolet and Honda split the field, with Honda powered competitors too often viewed in Chevy’s rear view mirror.

By John Goreham Apr 5 2016 - 3:52pm

Can the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s Odd AWD System Really Handle Snow?

Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid has an unusual all-wheel drive setup. How does it do in harsh New England weather?

By Patrick Rall Apr 5 2016 - 2:33pm

Vaughn Gittin Jr Shows Off His Newest Ford Mustang Drift Car

Vaughn Gittin Jr has a new Ford Mustang drift car for the 2016 season and ahead of the start of the Formula Drift season this weekend in Long Beach, the former champ made a short video showing the new Monster Energy muscle car action.

By Patrick Rall Apr 5 2016 - 12:31pm

First 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Headed to Auction for Breast Cancer Charity

The very first 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport built for the public will be auctioned off this Friday at the Barrett Jackson Palm Beach auction, with the proceeds going to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University in Detroit – which will be accompanied by a $400,000 contribution from the GM Foundation.

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz, GLS-Class

By Will Maley Apr 5 2016 - 9:40am

Mercedes Says A Maybach SUV is Possible

With the relaunch of the Maybach nameplate on the Mercedes-Maybach S600, talk has been swirling around the next vehicle.

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