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 Denis Flierl Feb 8 2016 - 7:08am

New BMW M2 Is a Bigger Star Among Stars in LA

The new BMW M2 hits the red carpet at the 68th annual Director’s Guild of America Awards. Who is the real star at the awards?

By Denis Flierl Feb 7 2016 - 7:17am

Study: Expect to Wait Longer Merging in Traffic if You Drive a Subaru WRX/STI

A study reveals motorists don’t like Subaru WRX and WRX STI drivers. How do they react to them in traffic?

By Will Maley Feb 6 2016 - 11:11am

Volkswagen Starts A TDI Buy Back Program For Dealers

Volkswagen is beginning to buy back certain models equipped with the 2.0L TDI engine. The bad news is this program is only for dealers.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 6 2016 - 10:54am

Datsun GO-Cross Concept Debuts

Nissan's Datsun brand is showcasing a new concept vehicle at the Delhi Auto Expo in India. The car is a crossover version of the popular little Datsun Go and is meant to test the waters for a potential production version of the idea in that market.

By Parks McCants Feb 5 2016 - 7:21pm

2016 Civic Coupe tops ‘C’ segment with extreme standard feature value

As I caught the late afternoon flight out of San Diego, a delayed realization hit me like a bolt of lightning. The greatest value to be found in Honda’s 2016 Civic Coupe may sit with the LX base trim.

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2016 - 5:13pm

Dodge Viper Sales 3-Year Update

The 5th generation Dodge Viper was first delivered in February 2013, so with the end of the month in January 2016, the modern Mopar supercar has been on sale for 3 full years – and today we bring you a look at Viper sales over the past 3 years.

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2016 - 4:16pm

The Roush F150 has 600hp for 39 States

The high performance Ford tuning experts at Roush have put together a new 600 horsepower package for the 2015-2016 F150 pickup with the 5.0L V8, but the system is not approved for use in California and the ten other states that use the CARB emission rules – meaning that this supercharged F150 is only good for folks in the other 39 states.

By Will Maley Feb 5 2016 - 3:37pm

Rumored: Kia Is Working On A Rear-Drive Sports Sedan

While Hyundai is busy working on its upscale Genesis brand, Kia is trying to position itself as the youthful, sporty brand. What better way to set this image up than with a sports sedan?

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2016 - 1:13pm

The 2016 COPO Camaro Sounds Insane, Runs an 8.99

General Motors has finally rolled out a video showing the 2016 COPO Camaro making full passes down the quarter mile and this car is nothing short of awe-inspiring in every way – with a sound that is sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who loves American muscle cars and an 8-second quarter mile time.

Toyota and GM Make Changes To Build More 2106 Tacomas Colorados Canyons

By John Goreham Feb 5 2016 - 11:10am

Toyota and GM Make Changes To Build More 2016 Tacomas Colorados Canyons

Both automakers are selling all the mid-size trucks they can make. Here is how they will make more.

By Denis Flierl Feb 5 2016 - 10:37am

2 Reasons Why Subaru Outback Chosen “16 Best Family Cars” in America

Kelly Blue Book says the 2016 Subaru Outback is one of the “16 Best Family Cars of 2016." What two things impressed KBB?

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By Will Maley Feb 5 2016 - 9:52am

Audi Sweetens The RS Q3 For Geneva

How do you make a piece of forbidden fruit that much sweeter? If you happen to be Audi, you add a bit more power.

By Denis Flierl Feb 5 2016 - 7:29am

Dave Mirra BMX Star and Subaru WRX STI GRC Driver Dead At Age 41

Former BMX champion and Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross driver dies at age 41 after apparent suicide.

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By Will Maley Feb 4 2016 - 2:30pm

Polestar Adds More Punch To Volvo's T6 Engine

You have decided to go with the Volvo's T6 engine in the S60, V60, XC60. But you wished there was a bit more performance. Polestar, Volvo's tuning arm may have the solution for you.

By Patrick Rall Feb 4 2016 - 12:48pm

Ford Shelby GT350RC Mustang Shines in Daytona Debut

Along with the arrival of the new Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang road cars, 2016 marks the first attack of the Rolex 24 of the new Shelby GT350R-C race car and in its debut this past weekend in Daytona – the new Mustang road racer looked fantastic against the competition.

By Patrick Rall Feb 4 2016 - 12:01pm

New Dodge Charger Recall is Due to Incapable Operators, Not the Cars

The Chrysler Group announced yesterday that they were recalling over a half million examples of the Dodge Charger to hand out wheel chocks which prevent the car from rolling when being jacked up, but this recall isn’t because of a problem with the car – it is because of a problem with the people operating them.

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2016 - 7:14am

Subaru WRX Appeals To a Larger Audience STI Not So Much

When it gets cold in North America, the 2016 Subaru WRX and WRX STI can’t be stopped. Who’s buying the performance sedans?

By Patrick Rall Feb 3 2016 - 6:07pm

Drive the Toyota RAV4 Inside of the Chicago Auto Show, See Marty McFly's New Truck

Toyota has massive plans for the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, including a long list of vehicles including some race cars, specially customized show vehicles, concept cars, the newest production vehicles and interactive displays – including the opportunity to drive the new RAV4 inside of Chicago’s McCormick Place.

By John Goreham Feb 3 2016 - 3:00pm

Toyota Work Stoppages In Japan Unlikely To Affect U.S. Inventory

An explosion in a steel mill has forced Toyota to limit production in Japan. Here’s why it won’t make much difference to the American market.

By Patrick Rall Feb 3 2016 - 1:11pm

5,500 People Tried to Buy the 69 2016 COPO Camaro Drag Cars

The COPO drag racing package is the quickest of all factory built Chevrolet Camaro models and with the 2016 models arriving, Chevrolet received more than 5,500 purchase inquiries for the 6th gen Camaro drag car – but only 68 will actually get to buy one.

By Patrick Rall Feb 3 2016 - 12:04pm

Ford is Taking the 2017 Raptor F150 Off Road Racing

Ford Motor Company has announced they are taking a 2017 Raptor F150 off-road racing in the factory stock racing class of the Best in the Desert series, which will help to show off how rugged this new Raptor will be in the roughest conditions possible – and almost entirely with the same components that will be featured on the production road truck.

By Will Maley Feb 3 2016 - 11:51am

Volkswagen Sends A Proposed Fix For The 3.0L TDI

Volkswagen is crossing their fingers as they hope the proposed fix for the 3.0L TDI V6 passes muster with the EPA and California Air Resources Board.

By John Goreham Feb 3 2016 - 10:30am

The Three Real Reasons Toyota Just Killed Its Scion Brand

Toyota made it official today. Scion is gone. Here's why.

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2016 - 7:50am

Watch Strange Foot Model Show Off Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 [video]

It’s 1000 of 1000 special edition Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0. What’s up with the foot model?

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2016 - 7:33am

2016 Subaru WRX STI Gets in High Gear For Winter

2016 Subaru WRX/STI sales are good in spite of January’s winter stronghold. This is when they come out to play.

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2016 - 6:58am

Breaking: Scion Brand Gets Axed By Toyota After 13 Years

Scion is going away as the youth-oriented brand of Toyota Motor Company. For cars like the Scion FR-S, Scion iA and iM, this will be their last year with the Scion badge.

By Parks McCants Feb 2 2016 - 8:04pm

2.0 liter engine safety recall predicted for 2016 Honda Civic

Perhaps Honda’s motto should be “better safe than sorry” when it comes to the first and hopefully only recall for 2016 Civic. Honda predicts a recall anouncement Friday.

By Parks McCants Feb 2 2016 - 6:34pm

2016 Civic sales spearhead January record for American Honda

American Honda sets a new January sales benchmark spearheaded by the all new Civic. The numbers are staggering.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2016 - 6:06pm

The Cadillac ELR is Headed for Extinction and I’m Bummin'

The folks at Automotive News announced yesterday that the extended range Cadillac ELR – essentially the luxury coupe version of the Chevrolet Volt – will not continue on into a next generation and with the ELR being one of my favorite vehicles on the market today – I am sad to hear that the beautiful electric Caddy coupe is headed for the automotive graveyard.

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By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2016 - 4:53pm

Dodge Challenger, Charger Post Best January Ever

Although Old Man Winter was particularly harsh on some areas of the United States in January, that didn’t stop the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger from posting their best first-month sales ever – with both of these large, rear wheel drive cars bucking the small car trend thanks in part to low gas prices.

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