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 WRX STI production

By Denis Flierl Apr 19 2016 - 7:31am

Japan Earthquakes Won’t Effect Subaru WRX STI Production

Two powerful earthquakes struck Kumamoto in south-western Japan. It is affecting automakers Toyota and Honda but not Subaru.

By John Goreham Apr 18 2016 - 5:46pm

2016 Toyota Camry and Avalon Recalled- Airbags Again

Camry and Avalon may have problems with airbag sensors.

By Patrick Rall Apr 18 2016 - 3:31pm

Dodge Durango SRT Coming Possibly without Hellcat Power

Rumors of a high performance Dodge Durango SRT have been rekindled by spyshots showing a test vehicle with a new, more aggressive front fascia which many believe will be a Hellcat Durango – but one of the insiders from Allpar suggests that the SRT Durango will pack the 392 cubic inch Hemi rather than the Hellcat Hemi.

By Patrick Rall Apr 18 2016 - 2:29pm

Dirty Porsche Teamwork Costs Corvette Racing the Long Beach Win

After the #4 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R appeared to be the car to beat in the GT LeMans class this past weekend in the Grand Prix at Long Beach, a dirty move by one of the Porsche North America team cars forced Corvette Racing to settle for 2nd with the car piloted by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.

By Patrick Rall Apr 18 2016 - 1:30pm

Happy 52nd Birthday to the Ford Mustang, America's Longest Running Sports Car

On this day 52 years ago, more than 22,000 people had purchased the new Ford Mustang which had been formally introduced at the World’s Fair on April 17th, 1964 – marking the start of the longest-running car and one of the most famous American cars in the history of the industry.

By John Goreham Apr 18 2016 - 1:14pm

Help Mazda’s Drive to 100 and Get $500 Off Your Next Mazda

Mazda’s charitable outreach programs hit overdrive. How you can help and benefit.

By Will Maley Apr 18 2016 - 11:16am

Koenigsegg Returns to the Nürburgring

Last year, Koenigsegg announced they would be tackling the Nürburgring lap record with the One:1, a model that has a one to one ratio of horsepower to kilogram, making it the most powerful production car in the world at the time. But those plans were scrapped.

By Will Maley Apr 18 2016 - 9:31am

A Front-Wheel Drive Mercedes-Benz Roadster?

As Mercedes-Benz begins to reduce the number of architectures it uses for their vehicles, an interesting question pops up: Could Mercedes-Benz do a front-wheel drive roadster?

By Denis Flierl Apr 18 2016 - 7:58am

Watch Airplane Worker Win New 2016 Subaru WRX STI [Video]

Watch as an airplane worker in the UK wins a new 2016 Subaru WRX STI.

By Denis Flierl Apr 18 2016 - 7:39am

What do Gigi And the New BMW M2 Have in Common? [Video]

Can you keep your eyes on Gigi in the new 2016 BMW M2 Coupe?

By Will Maley Apr 16 2016 - 10:24am

A Distinctive Porsche 959 Goes Up for Sale

Porsche never built a 959 cabriolet during its short production run in the eighties. But that doesn't mean this idea hasn't become real.

2016 Subaru Crosstrek Special Edition in “Pure Red”

By Denis Flierl Apr 16 2016 - 7:18am

Subaru Crosstrek Special Edition in “Pure Red” Arrives This Summer

Subaru announced pricing on the new 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Special Edition in “Pure Red”. What does $25,595 get you?

2016 Lexus RX named to Ward's 10-Best Interiors List

By John Goreham Apr 15 2016 - 2:46pm

See Why the 2016 Lexus RX was just named to Ward's 10-Best Interiors List

Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h have an award winning interior. Here’s why.

By Denis Flierl Apr 15 2016 - 2:42pm

2017 Subaru WRX/STI Pricing and 5 New Features Announced

The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI pricing and new upgrades are announced.

By Patrick Rall Apr 15 2016 - 1:37pm

Ford Mustang Sold Out Through 2017 in South Africa - Another RHD Market Success

The new Ford Mustang is the first ever to be sold in South Africa with the preferred right hand drive configuration and like every other RHD market that has just gotten the new Mustang – the American muscle car is sold out well into the foreseeable future.

By Parks McCants Apr 15 2016 - 12:50pm

Segment sales leader Acura ILX returns unchanged for 2017

Looking to the numbers, Acura ILX sales are up 40% in 2016, with sales momentum expected to continue into 2017 and beyond. Hey, if it’s not broken why fix it?

By Denis Flierl Apr 15 2016 - 11:11am

20 New Upgrades Are Coming on 2017 Subaru Forester

Subaru released details on the new 2017 Subaru Forester. It gets at least 20 new upgrades.

By Will Maley Apr 15 2016 - 9:04am

Rumored: End of the Road for the Volkswagen Beetle?

Volkswagen's Beetle could be coming to an end in the next couple of years.

By Denis Flierl Apr 15 2016 - 7:36am

Subaru Reveals Purpose-Built WRX STI Time Attack Car

Subaru, Prodrive and STI have partnered together to built the ultimate 2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack car.

By Patrick Rall Apr 14 2016 - 3:03pm

Build Your Ford GT Supercar Online Now, Buyers to be Hand Picked

The configurator page for the new Ford GT supercar has gone line on Ford.com, allowing us all to burn a few minutes picking our favorite combination of wheels, stripes and exterior colors, but those folks hoping to buy a new GT will have to apply through the unique purchased process – with only approved buyers getting the green light to take one home.

By John Goreham Apr 14 2016 - 2:34pm

Toyota named an EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year

For the 12th straight year, Toyota is recognized as a leader by EPA.

By Patrick Rall Apr 14 2016 - 1:20pm

Challenger, Charger and Viper Featured in New High Performance Dodge Ad

The Dodge Viper, Hellcat Challenger, Hellcat Charger and the rest of the many Hemi-powered vehicles in the brand’s lineup makes it the leading American brand in terms of high performance vehicles and in their newest advertisement, the company shows off all of these powerful vehicles as they storm through the streets of Detroit.

By Will Maley Apr 14 2016 - 11:49am

Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Could Come To the U.S.

We have to admit we like what crazy things Mercedes-Benz has been doing to the Geländewagen or G-Class This old-school off-road monster has undergone various changes such a six-wheel truck or dropping an AMG V12 under the hood.

By Will Maley Apr 14 2016 - 9:03am

CARB Paperwork Reveals Updated 911 GTS Is Coming

It seemed slightly odd that Porsche would introduce a second-generation of the 911 GTS in 2015; less than a year before the updated 911 with turbo flat-six engines would be revealed. But it seems it was meant to be a short production run.

By Denis Flierl Apr 14 2016 - 8:17am

15 Ways BMW Minimizes Weight in M4 GTS

The new BMW M4 GTS makes its international press launch in Barcelona Spain. How did BMW M save weight in the M4 GTS?

By Denis Flierl Apr 14 2016 - 7:59am

WRX STI Runs Faultlessly in Rally Prep

The new 2016 Subaru WRX STI rally car undergoes testing in Australia. How is Molly’s time behind the wheel going?

By Patrick Rall Apr 13 2016 - 3:22pm

2016 Camaro Priced Higher than Mustang in the UK Despite No Right-Drive

The pricing has been announced for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in the United Kingdom, and even though the new GM muscle car isn’t right hand drive and the new Ford Mustang is – the Camaro still costs more than the Mustang in both 4- and 8-cylinder form.

By Will Maley Apr 13 2016 - 2:57pm

Volvo Wants to Bring A Fleet of Autonomous Vehicles to the U.S.

Volvo is getting ready to launch a fleet of self-driving vehicles in Gothenburg, Sweden that will be driven by ordinary people next year. The Swedish automaker would like to do the same program in the U.S.

By John Goreham Apr 13 2016 - 1:21pm

Lexus Hybrid Sales Pass 1 Million In March

Lexus is the world leader in premium green car sales. The numbers.

By Patrick Rall Apr 13 2016 - 12:45pm

Ford Allocates 2,000 More Mustangs to Australia

The Ford Mustang is so popular in Australia that the American muscle car is technically sold out until the middle of 2017, but the Motor Company is trying to help shorten the waiting list by allocating an extra 2,000 units for the Aussie market – although those extra cars won’t arrive until late this year.

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