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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.

2015 WRX STI Global Rallycross car revealed: Full photo gallery

By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2015 - 7:05AM

Subaru will debut the new 2015 WRX STI Global Rallycross race car at the New York International Auto Show. What new changes will be coming for 2015?

BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car gets tangible boost in performance with water injection

By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2015 - 6:56AM

The “Official Car of MotoGP”, the 2015 BMW M4 with innovative water injection took to the track for the first time. How much more power does it get?

Dodge Plans to Build 1,000 More Hellcat Chargers, Challengers

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2015 - 5:45PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger powered by the 707 horsepower Hellcat Hemi remain locked out of the order banks at dealerships around the country, but in an effort to meet the crazy high demand of these record-setting muscle cars, Dodge has ordered 1,000 examples of the supercharged Hemi to be built – although it is unclear what number that 1,000 is being added to.

New Bridgestone tire targets Lexus IS and RC performance models

By John Goreham on March 31, 2015 - 4:28PM

Bridgestone’s new tire designed for cars like the ISF and RC F

Rumors of Civic 5 door for North America coming from Honda UK

By Parks McCants on March 31, 2015 - 1:25PM

With a major expansion penciled in for the Swindon, United Kingdom Honda plant, Civic Hatchback fans speculate as to an imported 2016, turbocharged 5 door for North America.

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang to Pack at Least 520hp

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2015 - 12:54PM

When the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang was first introduced last year, the Motor Company promised that the new flat plane V8 engine would deliver at least 500 horsepower and 400lb-ft of torque, but new comments made by a Ford exec indicate that it will be at least 520 horsepower.

Has Pennzoil Made the Best Hellcat Drifting Video?

By Armen Hareyan on March 31, 2015 - 9:53AM

Will iconic Subaru WRX STI meet challenge from Ford’s hot hatch Focus RS?

By Denis Flierl on March 31, 2015 - 8:47AM

The new 2016 Ford Focus makes its official debut at NYIAS this weekend. How will this new competition from Ford affect Subaru’s 2015 WRX STI?

First customer takes delivery of ultra exclusive BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition

By Denis Flierl on March 31, 2015 - 8:33AM

The BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition is super expensive and ultra-exclusive. The first customer took delivery of the Marco Wittmann model.

McLaren Is Expanding Faster Than Starbucks

By Craig Couture on March 30, 2015 - 10:42PM

While you won't see a new McLaren every time you venture out in your hometown, your chances of spotting the exclusive marque in the wild are getting better.

Dreams of Honda Ridgeline Hybrid top New York Auto Show speculation

By Parks McCants on March 30, 2015 - 6:26PM

American Honda Motors is pulling off the biggest anticipatory, suspense building announcement in recent memory. Top of the wish and want list for many Ridgeline loyal is a 2016 edition featuring greater fuel economy. How will Honda achieve it?

2015 Mercedes AMG C63 Could Be The Best Euro Performance Value

By Craig Couture on March 30, 2015 - 5:41PM

Affalterbach's answer to the M3 trumps the BMW in power and style. With performance on par with its Munich competition, the C63 may be the performance choice in European sedans.

Hellcat Charger Top Speed Record Challenged by BMW

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2015 - 4:58PM

The new Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the quickest and fastest 4-door production sedan in the world, but when the newest Alpina version of the BMW M5 arrives later this year with 591 horsepower and 590lb-ft of torque, it will have a top speed that will challenge that of the 707 horsepower Charger.

New 2016 MX-5 Miata prices and trims set by Mazda

By John Goreham on March 30, 2015 - 4:15PM

One part of the new 2016 Mazda Miata stays the same. Its value.

How a 5.0 Mustang GT Can Sound

By Armen Hareyan on March 30, 2015 - 2:57PM

Listen to the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Roar in the Wild

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2015 - 2:19PM

We have seen the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang in person at a couple auto shows and we have even gotten a chance to hear the new high performance pony cars rev their engines in and around the displays, but this new video showing a Shelby GT350 test car out in the wild still grabs my attention.

The New Lincoln Continental Concept is a Stunning Glimpse of the Future

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2015 - 12:24PM

This morning, the new Lincoln Continental Concept debuted ahead of its grand introduction at the 2015 New York International Auto Show – previewing what will be Ford Motor Company’s next super sedan arriving in dealerships next year.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro Could Weigh Less than the Mustang

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2015 - 10:59AM

General Motors offered up their newest batch of details on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro today and the most important bit of information is that the 6th generation Camaro will weigh at least 200 pounds less than the comparable outgoing model – which could put it in the same weight range as the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Super-tuned 2015 Scion FR-S by Super Street to appear at NYIAS

By Denis Flierl on March 30, 2015 - 10:37AM

At this year’s New York International Auto Show, Scion will feature the 2015 Scion FR-S by Super Street.

2015 Subaru Outback in South Africa: One new model stands out

By Denis Flierl on March 30, 2015 - 10:28AM

Subaru just released the new 2015 Outback in South Africa with three models and three powerplants. What makes the Outback unique among SUVs?

Lexus best luxury value in America – 2015 Vincentric Awards

By John Goreham on March 30, 2015 - 7:10AM

Vincentric names Lexus the top value luxury brand for 2015.

Can Mercedes AMG and Lewis Hamilton Keep Their Streak Alive in Malaysia?

By Craig Couture on March 28, 2015 - 5:28PM

With the weather wreaking havoc this weekend at the Malaysian Grand Prix, Hamilton takes the pole, but a familiar face was in the rear view mirror.

Nissan GT-R NISMO Flies Into Crowd at Nurburgring - End of Mardenborough?

By Aaron Turpen on March 28, 2015 - 4:29PM

Jann Mardenborough's Nissan GT-R NISMO literally stood on its tailfin and flew into the crowd on a corner of the Nurburgring during the first VLN endurance race, crashing through the safety fence and into spectators, injuring several and killing one.

Eversley takes 2015 Acura TLX-GT to Pole Position St. Petersburg Round 3 (Video)

By Parks McCants on March 28, 2015 - 1:56PM

Taking advantage of Acura TLX-GT all-wheel-drive traction and handling capabilities on a wet St. Petersburg Florida 1.8 mile street course, Real Time Racing’s Ryan Eversley takes the Pole Position for Pirelli World Cup G.T. class in this weekends two race event.

The Top Ten Chrysler 300 Show Cars from LX Spring Festival

By Patrick Rall on March 27, 2015 - 5:13PM

The Chrysler 300 was one of the models that helped to introduce the world to the Chrysler LX platform and while there weren’t as many of the big luxury sedans in the 2015 LX Spring Festival in Irvine, California, the Chrysler 300 owners had just as much to show off as those driving Dodge Challengers and Chargers.

2016 Ford Mustang Colors Leaked Online

By Patrick Rall on March 27, 2015 - 1:37PM

While the most critical bit of information on the 2016 Ford Mustang relates to the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R packages, those who will be buying a higher volume 2016 Mustang will get 10 exterior colors from which to choose, according to a leaked brochure at Mustang6g.com.

New John Force Camaro SS Race Car Debuting This Weekend

By Patrick Rall on March 27, 2015 - 12:19PM

The John Force Racing team has had a tough 2015 NHRA season in their new Chevrolet Camaro race cars, but when Force arrives at the Four-Wide Nationals this weekend in Concord NC, his Camaro SS funny car will have a new Chevrolet-branded livery – hopefully bringing with it some luck for Force and his team.

Study says run-flat tire customer satisfaction lower

By John Goreham on March 27, 2015 - 11:50AM

J.D. Power and Associates have conducted a study. The results say that customers are less satisfied with Run-flats than they are with standard designs.

5 things set 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek apart from the competition

By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2015 - 7:36AM

The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek wins a Vincentric Best Value in America award for the 3rd year in a row. What sets the XV Crosstrek apart?

The 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Could Gain HP from Focus RS

By Patrick Rall on March 26, 2015 - 7:35PM

The new Ford Focus RS will make its American debut next week at the 2015 New York International Auto Show with a new, more powerful 2.3L EcoBoost engine that could end up in the Ford Mustang EcoBoost for the 2017 model year as well – bringing new levels of power to the fuel-sipping pony car.

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