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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 Honda CR-V may be safest SUV in North America

By Parks McCants on December 29, 2014 - 8:34PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) has rated 9 Honda, Acura vehicles as top safety picks for 2015. Is CR-V the safest small SUV in North America?

The C7 Corvette Daytona Prototype Racer Looks Championship Ready

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2014 - 5:45PM

The first images of the C7 Corvette Daytona Prototype racecar have been released and this dark blue beauty looks primed and ready to back up this year’s championship in the IMSA Tudor United SportCar Championship endurance racing series.

The Upcoming F150 Raptor Could Be Powered by the EcoBeast

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2014 - 4:55PM

Ford Motor Company has moved to trademark the name EcoBeast, which I believe could be the name of the EcoBoost engine that could power the upcoming 2016 Ford F150 Raptor – with more power than we have seen from any other production EcoBoost engine.

Tale of the Tape: 2016 Cadillac CTS-V VS 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2014 - 1:22PM

Now that General Motors has announced the new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V with the drivetrain from the 2015 Corvette Z06, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat finally has some competition from another Detroit automaker and today, we take a look at how these two super-sedans will match up.

Signature Edition GT500 Mustang Super Snake

Shelby Rolls Out One Last Special Mustang GT500 Super Snake Package

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2014 - 11:53AM

Although the performance world has turned its attention to the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the folks at Shelby American have rolled out one final limited edition package for the previous generation GT500 Mustang – with the new Signature Edition Super Snake packing up to 850 horsepower.

2014 Jaguar F-Type at Jaguar Performance Driving Academy

Jaguar offers the performance test drive of a lifetime

By Joseph Scott on December 29, 2014 - 10:55AM

Are you ready for an adrenaline rush that will leave you wanting more? The Jaguar Performance Driving Academy begs for you get behind the wheel and take a new Jaguar to the limits.

2015 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro vs. Mazda3 s Grand Touring: Which to buy?

By John Goreham on December 29, 2014 - 9:50AM

In our continuing series, we turn our attention to two small sedans with a surprising number of similarities.

2015 Subaru Forester tS, 2015 Subaru Forester XT

New 2015 Forester STI won’t be rocking NAIAS

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2014 - 8:58AM

The new 2015 Subaru Forester tS is making its show debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon next month.

Dynamic 2015 BMW M3/M4 twins score big in 2014

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2014 - 8:11AM

The 2015 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe received multiple awards in 2014, and there’s more to come.

Classic showcase, 1973 Jaguar XKE Series 3 Roadster

By Joseph Scott on December 28, 2014 - 11:02PM

Most cars from the early 70’s were not that sought after, but that’s not the case for the 1973 XKE from Jaguar. This V12 Roadster was ahead of its time and still looks good beside today’s cars.

Mitsubishi announces 473 hp 2015 Lancer Evolution X Final Edition

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2014 - 8:28AM

It’s the last 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X model and it’s going out with a big bang.

First 2015 BMW M4 Convertible from EAS gets unique blacked-out look

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2014 - 8:01AM

The first 2015 BMW M4 Convertibles are arriving and this Black Sapphire beauty is already getting a new look.

2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD the ultimate snow mobile

By Parks McCants on December 27, 2014 - 9:47PM

Super Handling All Wheel Drive(SH-AWD) is the key to Acura MDX stability and subsequent safety while driving through extreme winter conditions. How does it work?

Tesla’s New Roadster 3.0 Said to Travel 400 Miles on One Charge

By Amie Williams on December 27, 2014 - 9:07AM

It’s safe to say that Tesla is the king of high-end electric cars. A Christmas announcement came straight from the Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors, and it’s a good one we might add. The company’s new Roadster 3.0 has received quite the upgrade, one that will allow it to travel 400 miles on one single charge. That will allow the car to go 40-50 percent longer than other vehicles, and being 15 percent more aerodynamic doesn’t hurt.

Stock 2015 BMW M3/M4 is track-ready with this special feature [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 27, 2014 - 8:41AM

It’s called Adaptive M suspension and it turns the 2015 BMW M3/M4 from a finely tailored suit into a trained assassin.

2015 Infiniti Q50 and Q70 Score Top Safety Pick+ Ratings

By Aaron Turpen on December 26, 2014 - 11:58PM

New numbers from crash testing at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have the Infiniti Q50 flagship sedan and its larger sibling, the Q70, coming out with top honors.

From Russia With Love: Fastest European GT-R is Russian Godzilla

By Aaron Turpen on December 26, 2014 - 11:39PM

A quarter mile in 7.81 seconds at 178 miles per hour is a Russian-tuned Godzilla on steroids, grabbing the European title for fastest GT-R.

It’s a long way to the top, but Jaguar is ready to leap

By Joseph Scott on December 26, 2014 - 9:00PM

Jaguar is banking on continued success with their new car lineup and with the tools the all-new XE is equipped with it sounds more like a futuristic fighter jet ready for takeoff!

2015 Acura TLX takes top safety honors in segment

By Parks McCants on December 26, 2014 - 8:24PM

With this year’s qualifying contingencies closely tied to active electronic accident avoidance, Acura TLX earns 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating; here’s why.

Rumor: Mercedes to Jump on EV Bandwagon with "Ecoluxe" Brand

By Amie Williams on December 26, 2014 - 7:41PM

Electric vehicles are all the rage now, and even luxury car manufacturers may be jumping on board. With the Tesla being a sleek and increasingly popular car, Mercedes may want a slice of that EV pie.

New WRX/STI and LEVORG keep Subaru from having a bad Christmas

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2014 - 4:25PM

If it wasn’t for the Subaru 2015 WRX/STI performance sedans and LEVORG sports tourer, Subaru wouldn’t be celebrating much in their home market.

2015 Mazda3 s 2.5 manual Grand Touring exceeds expectations

By John Goreham on December 26, 2014 - 3:20PM

The Mazda3 with its larger engine and manual transmission is better than you hoped.

This is The Most Powerful Cadillac To Date

By Armen Hareyan on December 26, 2014 - 2:17PM

The Cadillac CTS-V Could Offer More Consistent Performance than the Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall on December 26, 2014 - 1:40PM

The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V will be powered by the same LT4 V8 as the 2015 Corvette Z06 and even though the high performance Caddy has slightly lower power ratings than the newest super-Vette – the 2016 CTS-V could actually offered more consistent performance over extended periods of high performance driving.

Jaguar intends to stir it up a bit in 2015

By Joseph Scott on December 26, 2014 - 1:20PM

The automotive world will be anxiously waiting to see if the 2016 Jaguar XE lives up to the hype. The all-new compact premium sports sedan will hit the streets ready to stir the melting pot of current cars.

The Biggest Factor Preventing a Hellcat Jeep - Challenger/Charger Success

By Patrick Rall on December 26, 2014 - 12:53PM

Mopar fans and lovers of very fast SUVs have been clamoring for a Hellcat version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and while a 707 horsepower Jeep would be incredible – the success of the Hellcat Challenger and the expect popularity of the Hellcat Charger are likely the biggest issues preventing the Chrysler Group from dropping the supercharged Hemi into a Grand Cherokee in the near future.

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang #1 to be Auctioned for Charity

By Patrick Rall on December 26, 2014 - 12:11PM

If you want to take a shot at buying the very first new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, you will be able to do so at the upcoming Barrett Jackson Scottsdale Auction, but with the proceeds of the auction benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – we can expect to see this track ready pony go for very big money.