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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.

TorqueNews Top Ten Challengers from the LX Spring Festival

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2015 - 7:16PM

This past weekend I attended the 215 LX Spring Festival in Irvine, California and while it would be impossible to show you every car in attendance, over the next few days I will bring you my favorite cars from the show, beginning today with my top ten favorite Dodge Challenger models in attendance at the gigantic modern Mopar show.

2016 Acura MDX: Back seat ride review

By Parks McCants on March 24, 2015 - 5:30PM

Automotive journalist generally spend very little to no time outside of the confines of the driver’s seat. For this article, Torque News reports from “Row 2,” possibly the most comfortable long-road-trip seat found in a midsize SUV today.

2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport stuns in Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0

By John Goreham on March 24, 2015 - 4:07PM

Is blue making a comeback? Coupes sure are.

Revisiting the Mustang EcoBoost Powered 2016 Ford F150 Idea

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2015 - 1:49PM

Almost a year ago, we looked at the possibility of a 2015 Ford F150 that could be the most fuel efficient half ton truck in America with the 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine from the 2015 Ford Mustang and now that we know more about both the new F150 and the new Mustang – the idea of a 4-cylinder EcoBoost SFE F150 seems even better.

Corvette Gets First Sebring Win in 50 Years in Dominating Fashion

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2015 - 12:31PM

This past weekend brought American endurance racing fans the 63rd running of the 12 Hours of Sebring race and Chevrolet Corvette teams dominated the overall field, the prototype class and the GT LeMans class – giving Chevrolet their first overall Sebring win in 50n years while the GTLM Corvette Racing team made it 2-for-2 in 2015.

UK gets two 2015 Subaru Outback models U.S. buyers wish they had

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2015 - 8:09AM

The new 2015 Subaru Outback wagon will launch in the UK on April 1. No joke.

Watch BMW M3 get crushed in new Mission Impossible “Rogue Nation” [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2015 - 7:50AM

The 2015 BMW M3 will play a key role in the new Mission Impossible “Rogue Nation” movie starring Tom Cruise. Watch the M3 get crushed. [video]

Why Lexus followers should not discount this odd concept car

By John Goreham on March 23, 2015 - 7:58PM

Subcompact crossovers are the next huge wave in our industry. This LF-SA may not be Lexus’ exact offering, but here’s why it is important, and why this or something like it is coming soon.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is All New Shy of the Badges

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2015 - 3:54PM

We knew that the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro would usher in the new 6th generation of the famed GM muscle car, but with literally every aspect of the car being new except for the bowtie emblem and the SS badges on the rear end – while the Alpha platform and LT1 engines will also be unique from other applications.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Saleen S302 Black Label is Ready to Hunt Hellcats

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2015 - 3:24PM

There are few names in the high performance Ford Mustang world more respected for their go-fast capabilities than Saleen Automotive so it should come as no surprise that the new Saleen S302 Black Label based on the 2015 Mustang GT is one of the baddest ponies on the block – with 730 supercharged horsepower ready to tackle the Dodge Challenger Hellcat.

KBB calls 2015 Mazda CX-5 a Most Fun and Best Under $25K SUV

By John Goreham on March 23, 2015 - 2:18PM

The refreshed 2015 Mazda CX-5 takes home two awards from Kelly Blue Book.

Subaru plans to differentiate itself with new 7-seat SUV

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2015 - 8:26AM

The all-new Subaru 7-seater that will be the Tribeca replacement will likely go on sale in the next two years. Will the new Subaru flagship look like the 2015 Outback?

BMW finishes disappointing 4th and 8th at scorching hot Sebring

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2015 - 8:07AM

The BMW Team RLL driving the Z4 race cars miss out on a podium finish at the scorching hot 12-hr race. How hot was it at Sebring?

2016 Acura MDX may be safest foul weather SUV in North America

By Parks McCants on March 22, 2015 - 8:22PM

Driving 2016 Acura MDX SH-AWD with advanced drivetrain and safety features is much akin to running on train-tracks, even in the rain! MDX may be the safest SUV offered in North America today, here’s why…

No logic to Euro-Spec Civic hatchback import with 2016 HR-V ready for sale

By Parks McCants on March 22, 2015 - 6:29PM

Granted; the much speculated and long awaited return of a Honda Type-R to North America continues to rock the Civic owner forums. But, with the 2016 Honda HR-V crossover sitting in the wings, and on-shore manufactured turbocharged engines just months away, we digress.

2016 Acura MDX: 9-speed transmission puts the thrill back into SUV driving

By Parks McCants on March 22, 2015 - 4:33PM

Initially we questioned why Acura opted for a 9-speed Sequential SportShift ™ automatic transmission with IDS for the best selling premium SUV in North America. A SportShift ™ transmission with electronic IDS drive mode selection for a truck-based SUV seemed to rest on the edge of “gadget overkill,” Then we drove it!

DeltaWing GT Race Car Concept Announced, New Road Car Specs

By Aaron Turpen on March 22, 2015 - 1:10PM

DeltaWing, whose V-shaped race car became a sensation in Formula racing, has announced plans and shown a concept for GT racing with the design as well as updates on the road car planned for possible production.

Watch significant side by side changes to 2015 BRZ GT300 from 2014 BRZ [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2015 - 7:34AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 official test at Okayama International Circuit video shows some big changes that have been made to the new race car. Watch the video.

2015 Subaru WRX STI on hand for engaging motorsports fan day

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2015 - 7:18AM

The All Japan Rally Championship 2015 Subaru WRX STI is unveiled for fans at the Subaru motorsports fan day. How does Subaru engage their fans?

Hellcat Challenger and Charger Orders Suspended - Not Production

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2015 - 5:49PM

Since the Chrysler Group announced that they had suspended the ordering process for the Hellcat powered Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, there are quite a few people and media outlets reporting that Hellcat production has been suspended – which simply isn’t the case.

Watch Vaughn Gittin JR's 2015 Mustang RTR Drift on Ice

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2015 - 5:43PM

Drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr. has himself a new 2015 Ford Mustang RTR race car and today, we have our first footage showing Gittin getting sideways in this season’s race car – but rather than sliding around a paved track, he has taken to the ice to show off his new muscular Mustang.

Cadillac CT6 will Introduce a New 400hp Twin Turbo V6 and More

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2015 - 5:27PM

When the Cadillac CT6 debuts next month at the New York Auto Show, it will introduce a new pair of V6 engines, with the top of the line twin turbocharged V6 delivering a whopping 400 horsepower while cylinder deactivation will help make it more fuel-friendly than the other twin turbo V6s already in use.

2016 Lexus RX coming April 1st, will it grow a row?

By John Goreham on March 20, 2015 - 10:40AM

Only a fool would miss this important reveal.

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in will rival Volvo XC90 and Tesla Model X

By John Goreham on March 19, 2015 - 3:36PM

Starting this fall three new premium crossovers with a plug hit the market. Here’s what BMW’s X5 xDrive40e has to offer green SUV buyers.

2016 Acura MDX features exceptional color pallet

By Parks McCants on March 19, 2015 - 12:21PM

Acura Division has upped the stakes in the premium SUV segment by presenting an exceptional premium 3 row of lasting quality, exquisite finish and impressive color pallet. In steps the 2016 MDX, draped in high end leather and exquisite color pallet.

Rumors of imported European Civic Hatch for North America

By Parks McCants on March 19, 2015 - 10:12AM

It’s no surprise that North American Honda fans wish for the return of a sport-tuned hatchback.
Could the U.S. and Canada see the return of the iconic compact Civic hatchback as soon as 2016?

2015 WRX STI extreme ice driving school is high on the fun meter

By Denis Flierl on March 19, 2015 - 9:10AM

2015 WRX STI Ice driving school in Finland is the ideal place to test the performance vehicle.

2015 Subaru Forester comes with more comfort for off-road enthusiasts

By Denis Flierl on March 19, 2015 - 8:46AM

2015 Subaru Forester is designed for off-road adventures. The new Russian variant gets more comfort on the inside for enthusiasts.

Jaguar passes Lexus on dealer service visit Customer Satisfaction Survey

By John Goreham on March 18, 2015 - 3:10PM

Among all luxury makes Lexus is no longer the top dog in terms of customer satisfaction following dealer service visits according to J.D. Power and Associates.

Build Your 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Today

By Patrick Rall on March 18, 2015 - 1:49PM

We have already looked at the detailed pricing of the R/T, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat versions of the 2015 Dodge Charger and today, we look at the most budget minded go-fast package for the Mopar muscle sedan – the 2015 Charger R/T Scat Pack.

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