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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.

American Honda confirms spring dealership roll-out for HR-V Crossover

By Parks McCants on April 13, 2015 - 5:13PM

In speaking with American Honda Monday, we’re assured that 2016 HR-V will hit the showroom sometime in the late spring. Times ticking…

2016 Camaro Could Still Serve as Indy 500 Pace Car

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2015 - 4:17PM

When the rumor surfaced that the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro would debut in mid-May, I had speculated that it could debut as the 2015 Indy 500 Pace Car and even though we know that the mid-May debut is actually a standalone event in Detroit, I still think that the 6th gen Camaro could lead the Indy 500 field.

Why the V6 Toyota RAV4 is never coming back

By John Goreham on April 13, 2015 - 3:14PM

Toyota won't be bringing back the RAV4 with is excellent V6 and fans are not happy. Here's why.

Shelby Baja 700 Raptor F150 Packs Supercar Power

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2015 - 1:36PM

The 2017 Ford SVT Raptor F150 will derive its power from a specially tuned 3.5L EcoBoost V6, but the 2014 Raptor was powered by a 6.2L V8 and that older V8 pickup is the one that Shelby American has used to design their new Baja 700 package – with 700 horsepower and an off road suspension setup that make it the baddest truck on the road and off.

Hellcat Challengers Bring Viper Money at Mecum Houston

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2015 - 12:26PM

There were two examples of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat available at this weekend’s Mecum collector’s car auction in Houston, with one selling for $80,000 and the other selling for $110,000 – both of which are considerably higher prices than MSRP.

Video- Crash at Disney highlights supercars are not amusement rides

By John Goreham on April 13, 2015 - 11:12AM

A death on a Walt Disney track highlights just how seriously people should take track day safety.

Mazda MX-5 Miatas becoming rare on dealer lots

By John Goreham on April 13, 2015 - 8:49AM

The 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata is about to become extinct. In many areas it may already seem to be.

2016 Lexus ES 350 coming this month

By John Goreham on April 13, 2015 - 8:46AM

Lexus will show off the new version of its top-selling car. Here's what to expect

Upgraded 2.0-liter Subaru WRX STI prototype being tested by STI

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2015 - 8:10AM

STI is testing a new Subaru WRX STI prototype at Suzuka Circuit in Japan. What does this mean for U.S. buyers?

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition

Last Lancer Evolution Final Edition begins production in August

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2015 - 8:00AM

Mitsubishi announces the start of taking orders for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition. How many will be produced?

BMW M3/4 ranked most aesthetically pleasing sports cars

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2015 - 7:45AM

The BMW M3/M4 performance sedan and coupe have been named the most aesthetically pleasing models in the sports car class. What sets the twins apart?

2015 Subaru Forester, 2015 Outback, 2015 XV Crosstrek

Why Subaru’s 3 recreation-purposed vehicles are driving the brands success

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2015 - 8:18AM

Subaru’s top 3 selling vehicles, the 2015 Subaru Outback, 2015 Forester and 2015 XV Crosstrek are at the Denver Auto Show. How are they driving Subaru’s success?

2016 Civic Euro-Hatch for U.S. could be Turbo Diesel

By Parks McCants on April 10, 2015 - 6:14PM

North America wants a Honda Turbo Diesel. Honda Motors builds the cleanest burning 1.6 Liter in the business, consumers wish it brought to the U.S..

2016 Honda Pilot Elite to give Acura MDX a run for the money

By Parks McCants on April 10, 2015 - 3:56PM

Is Honda’s “Triple-threat” to the SUV market also a detractor from Acura MDX sales? We look to Honda Pilot Elite for an answer or two.

2015 Honda Civic Si rare commodity

By Parks McCants on April 10, 2015 - 2:07PM

With the announced release of the 10th generation Honda Civic “World Car” platform, we thought we’d revisit the 2015 Honda Civic Si. The problem is, we can’t find one in dealership stock. 2015 Honda Civic Si is a rare commodity.

Imagining a New Shelby GT500 Mustang with Ford GT Power

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2015 - 1:58PM

Even with the awesome new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang on the way, rumors continue to crop up about a new Shelby GT500 Mustang, with the newest rumor suggesting that the 600+ horsepower EcoBoost V6 from the 2017 Ford GT supercar could become the power plant for the next generation GT500.

Indy 500 Camaro Festival Car Stolen from Bill Estes

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2015 - 12:57PM

Last week, we spoke with a representative of Bill Estes Chevrolet about the 2015 Camaro Festival Cars for the 2015 Indy 500 and today, I bring you the news of one of those limited edition Camaros being stolen, wrecked and abandoned on the side of the road – and local police are hunting for the man responsible.

RMAP names 2015 Subaru Outback “Rocky Mountain SUV of the Year”

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2015 - 7:33AM

Rocky Mountain Automotive Press awards SUV of the Year Honors to the 2015 Subaru Outback. Who did Outback beat to get the honors?

Dodge Boss Plans to Make All Hellcat Charger, Challenger Customers Happy

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2015 - 4:20PM

Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis recently spoke with the LA Times about the popularity of the 2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger with the 707hp Hellcat Hemi, and when addressing the huge backlog of orders coupled with more people who want to place orders, Kuniskis stated very clearly that the automaker will “make them all happy."

GM Shows Off the 2016 Camaro SS Wheels, Front Brakes

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2015 - 1:56PM

The newest batch of teaser images of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro were introduced today on the CamaroSix website, this time showing us what appears to be the front brake setup of the new Camaro SS and a set of sharp looking wheels that I would suspect are also part of the SS package.

American Honda sends Accord Hybrid production to Japan

By Parks McCants on April 9, 2015 - 1:52PM

In a seemingly counter move to "regionalized" production and sales, American Honda Motors announced Thursday that its last remaining mainstream Hybrid, Accord will be produced and imported from Japan for 2016.

Honda Civic Type R EP3 vs. Integra Type R DC5 mini course battle

By Armen Hareyan on April 9, 2015 - 1:19PM

Listen to the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Roar (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2015 - 12:35PM

This morning, the Ford Performance YouTube page posted the best video we have seen thus far of the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, giving us our first chance to really hear the roar of the flat plane V8 when it is being pushed towards its limits.

Toyota's 2015 RAV4 has an important safety change

By John Goreham on April 9, 2015 - 9:29AM

Toyota made changes to the 2015 RAV4 that shoppers of new and used RAV4s should know about.

Listen to the 450hp 2015 Subaru BRZ STI Concept [video]

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2015 - 8:38AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ STI Concept makes its debut at the New York International Auto Show. Listen to the 450hp 2.0-liter turbo engine.

STI ramps up involvement with 2015 WRX STI Global Rallycross

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2015 - 8:14AM

The new 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross car sits at the New York International Auto Show already making a statement. How will STI’s new involvement affect results?

Toyota releases details on new 2016 RAV4 including new SE

By John Goreham on April 8, 2015 - 6:16PM

Toyota is making substantive changes to the 2016 RAV4 in the areas of safety, content and styling. Here is what is coming.

Hennessey to Build 1,000hp 2016 Cadillac CTS-V

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2015 - 5:31PM

If you buy one of the new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V super sedans when they arrive later this year and you quickly decide that 640 horsepower isn’t enough, the folks at Hennessey Performance have a trio of upgrade packages already planned for the new high performance luxury sedan – including an HPE1000 package that lifts the output to a stunning 1,000 horsepower.

Watch MotorWeek's surprise test result of the 2015 Lexus RC F

By John Goreham on April 8, 2015 - 4:17PM

MotorWeek's is just the latest automotive track test that concludes the Lexus RC F is comparable to the 2015 BMW M4.

Beware of Dealerships Taking Hellcat Challenger, Charger Orders

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2015 - 2:17PM

After receiving a handful of emails from people who have recently ordered a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat or 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, it seemed like a good time to explain the difference between ordering a car through the order bank and simply placing an order with a dealership – as orders being accepted right now aren’t getting you much closer to owning a 707hp Mopar muscle car.

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