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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.

Direct Adaptive Steering System
Infiniti Q50 Direct Adaptive Steering Wins Another Award
By Aaron Turpen on
The Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan has awarded the "steer by wire" steering in the Infiniti Q50 with its Technology of the Year Award 2014-2015, giving it its third such accolade since its entering production this year.
2015 Lexus IS 250 AWD buyer's guide
2015 Lexus IS 250 AWD buyer’s guide
By John Goreham on
The IS 250 AWD sedan has a lot going for it. Here are the details on this very popular model.
2015 Jaguar XFR
Looking to the future, Can Jaguar keep the excitement going?
By Joseph Scott on
Over the past couple of years Jaguar has released some great new cars and the excitement has never been higher for the brand, but what are the consumers and so called experts saying about them?
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek hybrid
How Subaru adds 5 new features and holds line on new XV Crosstrek pricing
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru added new features on the new 2015 XV Crosstrek gas and hybrid models but only gets a small increase in price. How did they do it?
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
Celebrity Owned 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda Hits the Market
By Bridgett Davis on
Evel Knievel taking things to the extreme on many levels in life did no less in his personally owned vehicles. Recently hitting the market and coming available for sale is a one of a kind 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda owned by the legendary stunt man himself, Evel Knievel. An amazing piece of history that has hit the market will soon reside in a new home.
2015 BMW Z4
Report: BMW Z4s are the most reliable sports cars in the world
By Denis Flierl on
The BMW brand and specifically the Z4 sports car gets a very interesting award. Just how reliable is BMW?
2015 Subaru WRX STI
Subaru brings a very special record-breaking 2015 WRX STI to LA [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru brought a very special 2015 WRX STI to the LA Auto Show. Do you remember what Mark Higgins did in this iconic STI?
Jaguar Land Rover Just Drive Twitter
Jaguar says you can Tweet from your seat
By Joseph Scott on
Full Smartphone Integration is the goal for Jaguar as they announced this week a new JustDrive technology that will allow you to run most smartphone apps by voice command while driving.
2016 Explorer debut
The 2016 Ford Explorer Dawns with a New Look and Mustang Power
By Patrick Rall on
The 2016 Ford Explorer is on display now at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show with a sleek new exterior design, a new premium trimline and a new midrange engine in the form of the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder that is featured in the 2015 Ford Mustang.
2016 cadillac ats-v coupe side
Look Out BMW M3 & M4 - Here Comes the Cadillac ATS-V
By Patrick Rall on
Last week we looked at the leaked images of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and with the start of the 2014 LA Auto Show, the full details for the new ATS-V in both coupe and sedan form have been rolled out in California.
2016 volt front end teaser
The First Good 2016 Chevrolet Volt Teaser Looks Remarkable
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors offered up a rear end teaser of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt back in August, but this newest teaser showing the front end of the next gen EV paints the portrait of a remarkable good looking vehicle – one that I cannot wait to see in person at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show debut.
2016 Chevy Volt
GM needs to change the lower grille on the 2016 Volt
By Luke Ottaway on
Until yesterday, all we knew about the next-generation Chevrolet Volt’s looks came from a teaser image of the liftgate of the car. Los Angeles-area Volt owners got a full preview of the new Volt, plus a partial front-end view for the rest of us.
2015 chrysler 300c platinum
2015 Chrysler 300 Gets a New Look, No SRT for the US
By Patrick Rall on
The 2015 Chrysler 300 is currently on display at the 2014 LA Auto Show with a revised exterior, an even more luxurious interior, a new 8-speed transmission, a variety of new high tech goodies and a new super-premium trimline, but what you won’t see in the 2015 300 lineup is a high performance SRT model – at least not in the United States, anyway.
2016 Mazda CX-3
Mazda reveals 2016 CX-3 promises bigger engine in North America
By John Goreham on
Mazda unveiled the new 2016 CX-3 compact crossover in LA and fans of the brand in the US market will be happy to hear about the engine it will get.
2016 Lexus LF-C2 IS 350C
Lexus Convertible concept LF-C2 is the 2016 IS 350C
By John Goreham on
Lexus should switch the model name to RC 350C, but this Lexus convertible is clearly an updated IS 350C.
Black 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish
With a Sinister Creation Aston Martin Displays a Work Of Art
By Bridgett Davis on
Q, the unique Aston Martin program that allows the buyer to personalize and create an Aston Martin that is truly yours in every sense, recently released images of a satin black 2015 Vanquish that is nothing less than a vision of stunning beauty and perfection.
2015 Subaru WRX STI
What makes Subaru WRX STI the best performance buy of 2015
By Denis Flierl on
Performance fans who already bought a new 2015 Subaru WRX STI should feel very good about their purchase. Why is STI the best performance buy of 2015?
2016 Jaguar F Type Manual
Jaguar F-Type manual shift, but only in the V6?
By Joseph Scott on
When the paddles shift car first began it was all the rage, but Jaguar just released the 2016 Jaguar F-Type with manual shift transmission, and most fans are jumping for joy.
2015 z06 side
The 2015 Corvette Z06 Fuel Economy: Landmark Performance Meets Impressive MPGs
By Patrick Rall on
While the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will land in the automotive history books for its breathtaking performance capabilities, the freshly announced fuel economy figures aren’t mind-blowing, but they are very impressive considering that this is the most track capable Corvette or all time.
Infotainment quality
Auto systems designed for the X-box generation but sold to the VHS generation are a disaster
By John Goreham on
Toyota, Lexus and Acura make Daylight Savings simple. Why can't all the automakers be this smart?
2015 Camaro Z28
The Camaro Z28 Could Face a Real Fight from the Shelby GT350 Mustang
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has been rightfully billed as the best handling American muscle car of all time, but with the introduction of the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the Z/28 could have a real battle on its hands in order to hold onto that title.
shelby gt350 front cruising
Listen to the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Roar on the Race Track
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company introduced the new Shelby GT350 Mustang with a video showing the newest super-Stang racing through a virtual world, but the automaker has also offered up some beautiful rolling footage of the new GT350 from every angle on a road course.
2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat SRT
Jay Leno Gives a Wounded Warrior a Dodge Challenger Hellcat
By Patrick Rall on
Famous car collector Jay Leno recently took a wounded American solider for a ride in the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and when the ride-and-drive was finished – Leno gave the 707hp Mopar muscle car to the young man.
Aston Martin 2015 Lagonda Tarif
Aston Martin Gives Credence to 2015 Lagonda Tarif Rumors
By Bridgett Davis on
Upon officially making a public reveal in Dubai recently, the all- new 2015 Aston Martin Lagonda Tarif, is likely to be coming available to potential consumers beyond the Middle East.
2015 Subaru WRX
New Subaru WRX significantly kicks up the excitement level
By Denis Flierl on
The 2015 Subaru WRX has been awarded ALG’s Residual Value Award. Why will WRX keep performance fans grinning for years?
2015 BMW 2 Series 228i, M235i
Why the new 2015 BMW 2 Series will make you a true believer
By Denis Flierl on
The 2015 BMW 2 Series has made 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Stars list. Why will it cultivate a new crop of BMW fans?
2014 Jaguar XJR Front Right View
Jaguar has you covered with its new XJ lineup
By Joseph Scott on
Whatever size or features you are seeking, the Jaguar XJ lineup has you covered and offers a finely tuned balance of driving exhilaration and refined luxury.
2015 f150
First Published 2015 Ford F150 MPGs Well Short of Ram EcoDiesel
By Patrick Rall on
Neither Ford Motor Company nor the EPA have announced the official fuel economy numbers for the 2015 F150, but the folks at Motor Trend have announced their numbers from the first round of testing with the 2.7L EcoBoost and surprisingly, this new engine falls well short of the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel.
Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang in white
Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Flat Plane V8 Explained
By Patrick Rall on
We know now that the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will be powered by a new 5.2L flat plane V8, but iI have realized that many people do not understand what makes a flat plane V8 different from any other Mustang engine, I thought that this would be a great time to explain what makes this new Shelby V8 special.
2015 Mazda3
Mazda’s simple trick keeps the 2015 Mazda3 winning the ALG residual value award
By John Goreham on
Mazda has now won the ALG residual value award back to back for its popular Mazda3. Its success is no accident.
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